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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004

OR

For the transition period from                      to                     .

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-32453

Inergy, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(816) 842-8181

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the last 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  x    No  ¨

The following units were outstanding at May 1, 2004:

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INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands, Except Per Unit Data)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

(In Thousands)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(unaudited)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

(In Thousands)

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization

The consolidated financial statements of Inergy, L.P. (the “Company”) include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary Inergy Propane, LLC which, collectively, are referred to as “Inergy.” Inergy Partners, LLC (the “Non-Managing General Partner”), a subsidiary of Inergy Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”), owns the Non-Managing General Partner interest representing a 2% unsubordinated general partner’s interest in the Company. Inergy GP, LLC, (the “Managing General Partner”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, has sole responsibility for conducting our business and managing our operations. Holdings is a holding company whose principal business, through its subsidiaries, is its management of and ownership in Inergy, L.P. Holdings also directly owns the incentive distribution rights with respect to Inergy, L.P.

Basis of Presentation

The financial information as of March 31, 2004 and for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 contained herein is unaudited. The Company believes this information has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The Company also believes this information includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended. The retail distribution business is largely seasonal due to propane’s primary use as a heating source in residential and commercial buildings. Accordingly, the results of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 are not indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the entire year.

The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Inergy, L.P. and subsidiary and the notes thereto included in Form 10-K/A as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended September 30, 2003.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 2 – Accounting Policies

Financial Instruments and Price Risk Management

Inergy, through its wholesale operations, sells propane to various propane users, retailers, and resellers and offers price risk management services to these customers as part of its marketing and distribution operations. Inergy’s wholesale operations also sell propane to energy marketers and dealers. Derivative financial instruments utilized in connection with these activities are accounted for using the mark-to-market method in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue (“EITF”) No. 02-3, “Issues Involved in Accounting for Contracts Held for Trading Purposes and Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities,” as discussed below and, prior to its October 2002 rescission effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2002, EITF No. 98-10, “Accounting for Contracts Involved in Energy Trading and Risk Management Activities.” Inergy’s overall objective for entering into such derivative financial instruments, including those designated as fair value hedges of Inergy’s inventory positions, is to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices and changes in the fair market value of its inventories.

SFAS No. 133 requires recognition of all derivative instruments in the balance sheets and measures them at fair value. If a derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting, it must be adjusted to fair value through earnings. Beginning in December 2002, certain of Inergy’s commodity derivative financial instruments have been designated as hedges of selected inventory positions, and qualify as fair value hedges, as defined in SFAS No. 133. For derivative instruments designated as hedges, Inergy uses regression analysis to formally assess, both at the hedge contract’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the hedge contract is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value of hedged items. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges are reported in the balance sheet as price risk management assets or liabilities. The ineffective portions of hedging derivatives are recognized immediately in cost of product sold. At March 31, 2004, the fair value of approximately 6.4 million gallons of propane inventory was being hedged by various commodity derivatives with a fair value of $0.1 million recorded as a liability from price risk management activities in accordance with Inergy’s hedging strategies. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges are recorded in current period earnings in accordance with SFAS No. 133. The fair value of derivatives not designated as hedges are determined based on quoted market prices, current transactions or similar commodities with similar counterparties, or other calculations based on observable market inputs.

During the three months and six months ended March 31, 2004, Inergy recognized a net loss of $0.1 million and a net gain of $0.1 million, respectively, related to the ineffective portion of its hedging instruments and net losses of $0.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively, related to the portion of the hedging instruments Inergy excluded from its assessment of hedge effectiveness.

The cash flow impact of financial instruments is reflected as cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 2 – Accounting Policies (continued)

In October 2002, the EITF reached a consensus in EITF No. 02-3 to rescind EITF No. 98-10, the basis for mark-to-market accounting used for recording energy trading activities. The October 2002 EITF consensus requires that all new energy-related contracts entered into subsequent to October 25, 2002 should not be accounted for pursuant to EITF No. 98-10. Instead, those contracts should be accounted for under accrual accounting and would not qualify for mark-to-market accounting unless the contracts meet the requirements stated under SFAS No. 133. The October 2002 EITF consensus also provides that inventory will no longer be accounted for using mark-to-market accounting and must be accounted for at the lower of cost or market. As noted above, Inergy has elected to use the special hedge accounting rules in SFAS No. 133 and hedge the fair value of certain of its inventory positions, whereby the hedged inventory and the related derivative instruments are both marked to market. Inventories purchased under energy contracts subsequent to October 25, 2002, and not otherwise designated as being hedged, as discussed above, are carried at the lower-of-cost or market effective January 1, 2003.

The effective date for the full rescission of EITF No. 98-10 was for quarterly periods beginning after December 15, 2002. The effect of the rescission of EITF No. 98-10 did not have a material impact on Inergy’s financial position or results of operations.

Revenue Recognition

Sales of propane are recognized at the time product is shipped or delivered to the customer. Revenue from the sale of propane appliances and equipment is recognized at the time of sale or installation. Revenue from repairs and maintenance is recognized upon completion of the service.

Expense Classification

Cost of products sold includes the actual cost of propane and other fuels, merchandise, production costs associated with our gas processing plant, and compensation and fuel costs associated with our transportation business. Operating and administrative expenses include all corporate and wholesale operating expenses, and all costs incurred to deliver products to our retail customers, including all retail branch operating expenses.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 2 – Accounting Policies (continued)

Inventories

Inventories for retail operations, which mainly consist of liquid propane, are stated at the lower of cost, determined using the average-cost method, or market. Wholesale propane inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined using the average-cost method, or market unless designated as being hedged by forward sales contracts, as discussed above, in which case the inventories are marked to market. Wholesale propane inventories being hedged and carried at market were $3.9 million and $28.9 million at March 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003, respectively.

Inventories consist of (in thousands):

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 2 – Accounting Policies (continued)

Income Per Unit

Basic net income per limited partner unit is computed by dividing net income, after considering the Non-Managing General Partner’s interest, by the weighted average number of Common and Subordinated Units outstanding. Diluted net income per limited partner unit is computed by dividing net income, after considering the Non-Managing General Partner’s interest, by the weighted average number of Common and Subordinated Units outstanding and the dilutive effect of unit options granted under the long-term incentive plan. All limited partnership units and per limited partner unit amounts have been restated to reflect the two-for-one split which was effective January 12, 2004. See Note 4, Two-For-One Unit Split. The following table presents the calculation of basic and dilutive income per limited partner unit (in thousands, except per unit data):

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 2 – Accounting Policies (continued)

Accounting for Unit-Based Compensation

Inergy has a unit-based employee compensation plan, which is accounted for under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” for all periods presented and presents the fair value method pro forma disclosures required under the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” as amended by SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure.” No unit-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under the plan had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying Common Units on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and net income per limited partner unit as if Inergy had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to unit-based employee compensation. For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of an option is amortized to expense over the option’s vesting period. Inergy’s pro forma information for each of the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 is as follows (in thousands, except per unit data):

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 2 – Accounting Policies (continued)

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended March 31, 2003 to conform to the three and six months ended March 31, 2004.

Note 3 – Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

Effective in July 2003, Inergy Propane, LLC executed an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended Facility”) with its existing lenders in addition to others. The Amended Facility consists of a $50 million revolving working capital facility and a $150 million revolving acquisition facility. The Amended Facility expires in July 2006 and carries terms, conditions and covenants substantially similar to the previous credit agreement. The Amended Facility is also guaranteed by Inergy, L.P.

Inergy is required to reduce the principal outstanding on the revolving working capital line of credit to $4 million or less for a minimum of 30 consecutive days during the period commencing March 1 and ending September 30. As such, $4 million of the outstanding balance at September 30, 2003, has been classified as a long-term liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. There was no balance outstanding on the working capital facility at March 31, 2004. At March 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003, the balance outstanding under this amended credit facility was $75.9 million and $41.0 million, respectively, including $0 million and $15.5 million, respectively, under the working capital facility. The prime rate and LIBOR plus the applicable spreads were between 3.12% and 4.00% at March 31, 2004, and between 3.11% and 4.00% at September 30, 2003, for all outstanding debt under the credit agreement.

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Note 3 – Long-Term Debt (continued)

In June 2002, Inergy entered into a note purchase agreement with a group of institutional lenders pursuant to which it issued $85.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes with a weighted average interest rate of 9.07% and a weighted average maturity of 5.9 years. The senior secured notes consisted of the following: $35 million principal amount of 8.85% senior secured notes with a 5-year maturity, $25.0 million principal amount of 9.10% senior secured notes with a 6-year maturity, and $25.0 million principal amount of 9.34% senior secured notes with a 7-year maturity. The net proceeds from these senior secured notes were used to repay a portion of the amount outstanding under the credit facility. The funds from a public unit offering, together with net new borrowings under the revolving credit facility were used to repay in full $85.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes, plus a make whole premium charge of approximately $17.9 million in January 2004. All interest rate swap agreements were cancelled in conjunction with the repayment of $85 million of senior secured notes. The make whole premium charge of $17.9 million has been recorded as a charge to earnings in the quarter ended March 31, 2004 together with the write-off of the $1.2 million deferred financing costs associated with the senior secured notes, partially offset by a $0.9 million gain from the cancellation of the interest rate swaps.

The credit agreement contains several covenants which, among other things, require the maintenance of various financial performance ratios, restrict the payment of distributions to unitholders, and require financial reports to be submitted periodically to the financial institutions. Unused borrowings under the credit agreement amounted to $113.8 million and $154.9 million at March 31, 2004 and September 30, 2003, respectively.

The aggregate amounts of principal to be paid on the outstanding long-term debt during the next five years ending March 31 and thereafter, are as follows, in thousands of dollars:

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(Unaudited)

Note 3 – Long-Term Debt (continued)

In August 2002, the Operating Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements scheduled to mature in June 2008 and June 2009, respectively, each designed to hedge $10 million in underlying fixed rate senior secured notes, in order to manage interest rate risk exposure and reduce overall interest expense. In October 2002, the Operating Company entered into three additional interest rate swap agreements scheduled to mature in June 2007, June 2008, and June 2009 each designed to hedge $5 million in underlying fixed rate senior secured notes. These swap agreements, which were scheduled to expire on the same dates as the maturity dates of the related senior secured notes, required the counterparty to pay us an amount based on the stated fixed interest rate on the notes due every three months. In exchange, the Operating Company was required to make quarterly floating interest rate payments on the same dates to the counterparty based on an annual interest rate equal to the 3 month LIBOR interest rate plus spreads between 4.83% and 5.02% applied to the same notional amount of $35 million. The swap agreements have been recognized as fair value hedges. Amounts to be received or paid under the agreements were accrued and recognized over the life of the agreements as an adjustment to interest expense. The Partnership recognized the approximate $1.3 million increase in the fair market value of the related senior secured notes at September 30, 2003, with a corresponding increase in the fair value of its interest rate swaps, which are recorded in other non-current assets. In January 2004, all interest rate swap agreements were cancelled in conjunction with the repayment of $85 million of senior secured notes.

Note 4 – Two-for-One Unit Split

On December 10, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Managing General Partner declared a two-for-one split of the outstanding common and subordinated units. The split entitled unitholders of record at the close of business on January 2, 2004 to receive one additional unit for each unit held as of such date. The distribution was made on January 12, 2004. The effect of the split was to double the number of all outstanding units and to reduce by half the minimum quarterly per unit distribution and the targeted distribution levels. All common and subordinated unit amounts and per unit amounts have been restated to reflect the two-for-one split.

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Note 5 – Quarterly Distributions of Available Cash

On February 13, 2004, a quarterly distribution of $0.395 per limited partner unit was paid to its unitholders of record on February 6, 2004 with respect to the first fiscal quarter of 2004, which totaled $9.6 million. Inergy will distribute $0.405 per limited partner unit on May 14, 2004 to unitholders of record on May 7, 2004, for a total distribution of $9.9 million with respect to its second fiscal quarter of 2004.

On February 14, 2003, a quarterly distribution of $0.3575 per limited partner unit was paid to its unitholders of record on February 7, 2003 with respect to the first fiscal quarter of 2003, which totaled $5.7 million. Inergy distributed $0.365 per limited partner unit on May 15, 2003 to unitholders of record on May 8, 2003, for a total distribution of $6.4 million with respect to its second fiscal quarter of 2003.

Note 6 – Commitments and Contingencies

Inergy periodically enters into agreements to purchase fixed quantities of propane at fixed prices with suppliers. At March 31, 2004, the total of these firm purchase commitments was approximately $61.2 million.

At March 31, 2004, Inergy was contingently liable for letters of credit outstanding totaling $10.3 million, which guarantee various transactions.

Inergy is periodically involved in litigation. The results of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty; however, management believes that Inergy does not have material potential liability in connection with these proceedings that would have a significant financial impact on its consolidated financial condition and results of operations.

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Note 7 – Segments

Inergy’s financial statements reflect two reportable segments: retail sales operations and wholesale sales operations. Retail sales operations include all retail operations and transportation services. Wholesale sales operations include wholesale supply, marketing and distribution, and the recently acquired natural gas processing and NGL fractionation operations. Revenues, gross profit and identifiable assets for each of our reportable segments are presented below.

The identifiable assets associated with each reportable segment include accounts receivable and inventories. The net asset/liability from price risk management, as reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, is related to the wholesale segment.

The following segment information is presented in thousands of dollars: