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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Partnership Contact:

Bradley W. Harris

(614) 643-0314

ir@OxfordResources.com

 

Oxford Resource Partners, LP Reports

Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

 

Successfully completes refinancing, closes on $175 million of new credit facilities

 

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 6, 2013 – Oxford Resource Partners, LP (NYSE: OXF) (the “Partnership” or “Oxford”) today announced second quarter 2013 financial results.

 

Adjusted EBITDA1 was $13.9 million for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $14.7 million for the second quarter of 2012. Adjusted EBITDA declined due to the planned lower sales volume from the Partnership’s Illinois Basin operations. The second quarter 2013 cash margin of $8.28 per ton was a slight improvement over the second quarter 2012 cash margin of $8.26 per ton. Coal sales revenue increased 2.6% to $51.21 per ton, but was offset by an increase in cash cost of coal sales of 3.1% to $42.93 per ton as a result of the lower Illinois Basin production.

 

Net loss for the second quarter of 2013 was $4.1 million compared to a net loss of $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2012. Net loss for the second quarter of 2013 included: $2.1 million in expense representing the change in fair value of warrants and $2.8 million in fees associated with the Partnership’s debt refinancing, $0.8 million of deferred financing fees related to the prior credit facility that were written-off, a $5.9 million net gain primarily related to the sale of certain oil and gas rights and $0.7 million of impairment and restructuring expenses. Of these items, $3.6 million were non-cash costs. Net loss for the second quarter of 2012 included: a $5.7 million net gain primarily related to the sale of certain oil and gas rights and $5.3 million of impairment and restructuring expenses. Of these items, $4.4 million were non-cash costs. Excluding these items, Adjusted Net Loss2 would have been $3.5 million for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2012.

“We successfully completed our refinancing in June which greatly increases our financial flexibility,” said Oxford’s President and Chief Executive Officer Charles C. Ungurean. “By extending the maturity of our debt and increasing availability under our revolver, we have enhanced our liquidity, giving us a runway to execute our strategic plan. We continue to focus on increasing productivity across our operations and, with our improved liquidity, are in a stronger position to participate when coal markets improve.”


Business Update

 

Oxford’s projected sales volume is almost fully committed and priced for 2013, underscoring the strength of its long-term customer relationships and its strategic importance in its core region. For 2014, projected sales volume is 81% committed (with 49% of the projected sales volume priced and 32% of the projected sales volume unpriced).

 

 

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1 The definition of Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, and a reconciliation thereof to Net Loss, a comparable GAAP financial measure, are included in a table presented near the end of this press release.

2 The definition of Adjusted Net Loss, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, and a reconciliation thereof to Net Loss, a comparable GAAP financial measure, are included in a table presented near the end of this press release.

 

 

 

 
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As a leading low-cost producer of thermal coal and the largest producer of surface mined coal in Ohio, Oxford is focused on its core Northern Appalachian operations. Continued rationalization of the Partnership’s Illinois Basin operations has allowed for the transfer of excess equipment to the Northern Appalachian mines, which has reduced capital spending. Based on current market conditions, the Partnership expects to idle production at its Illinois Basin operations and conclude its restructuring activities by the end of 2013.

 

Refinancing

 

As previously reported, during the second quarter the Partnership closed on $175 million of new credit facilities that replaced its previous term loan and revolving credit facility, thereby extending the maturity profile of the Partnership's debt and increasing availability under its revolver.  The new facilities, secured by substantially all of the assets of the Partnership and its wholly owned subsidiaries, consist of a first lien $75 million term loan and $25 million revolving credit facility, and a second lien $75 million term loan (with an option for an additional $10 million term loan if requested by the Partnership and approved by the second lien lenders). The financing agreements for both facilities contain customary financial and other covenants, and also preclude the making of distributions during the terms of the facilities. The first lien facility matures in September 2015 with an option to extend to June 2016, and the second lien facility matures in December 2015 with an option to extend to September 2016, if certain conditions are met. As of June 30, 2013, the blended cash interest rate for both credit facilities was 9.53%.

 

The first lien facility bears interest at LIBOR (floor of 1.50%) plus 6.75% or at the Reference Rate (floor of 3.00%) plus 6.25%.  As of June 30, 2013, the blended cash interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the first lien facility was 8.32%.

 

The second lien facility bears interest at LIBOR (floor of 1.25%) plus 9.75% or at the Reference Rate (floor of 3.00%) plus 11.75%. As of June 30, 2013, the blended cash interest rate on borrowings outstanding under the second lien facility was 11.00%. The second lien facility also provides for PIK (paid-in-kind) interest at a rate of 5.75% which is added to the outstanding principal balance on a quarterly basis. In conjunction with the second lien facility, certain second lien lenders and their affiliates received warrants entitling them to purchase at $0.01 per unit both common and subordinated units representing in the aggregate on a fully diluted basis 15% of the then outstanding units in each class. The warrants were valued at $7.9 million at issuance and recorded as a discount to the second lien debt.

 

Liquidity

 

As of June 30, 2013, the Partnership had $6.0 million of cash and $8.0 million in available borrowing capacity on its revolving credit line. The Partnership continues to pursue the sale of excess Illinois Basin equipment which had a net book value of $3.9 million at the end of the second quarter.

 

2013 Guidance

 

The Partnership provides the following updated guidance for 2013 based on its current industry outlook:

 

The Partnership expects to produce between 6.1 million tons and 6.4 million tons and sell between 6.6 million tons and 6.9 million tons of thermal coal. The average selling price is projected to be $50.50 per ton to $52.00 per ton, with an anticipated average cost of $43.00 per ton to $44.50 per ton.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $45 million to $48 million.

 

The Partnership anticipates capital expenditures of between $22 million and $25 million.

 

 
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Conference Call

 

The Partnership will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time today (August 6, 2013) to review its second quarter 2013 financial results. To participate in the call, dial (877) 299-4454 or (617) 597-5447 for international callers and provide passcode 60722828. The call will also be webcast live on the Internet in the Investor Relations section of the Partnership’s website at www.OxfordResources.com.

 

An audio replay of the conference call will be available for seven days beginning at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 6, 2013, and may be accessed at (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888 for international callers.  The replay passcode is 14146069.  The webcast will also be archived on the Partnership’s website at www.OxfordResources.com for 30 days following the call.

 

About Oxford Resource Partners, LP

 

Oxford Resource Partners, LP is a low-cost producer of high-value steam coal in Northern Appalachia. Oxford markets its coal primarily to large electric utilities with coal-fired, base-load scrubbed power plants under long-term coal sales contracts. The Partnership is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

 

For more information about Oxford Resource Partners, LP (NYSE: OXF), please visit www.OxfordResources.com. Financial and other information about the Partnership is routinely posted on and accessible at www.OxfordResources.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Except for historical information, statements made in this press release are “forward-looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Partnership expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including the statements and information set forth under the headings “Business Update,” “Refinancing,” “Liquidity” and “2013 Guidance.”

 

These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Partnership based on its management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors the Partnership’s management believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Partnership’s control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: productivity levels, margins earned and the level of operating costs; weakness in global economic conditions or in customers’ industries; changes in governmental regulation of the mining industry or the electric power industry and the increased costs of complying with those changes; decreases in demand for electricity and changes in coal consumption patterns of U.S. electric power generators; the Partnership’s dependence on a limited number of customers; the Partnership’s inability to enter into new long-term coal sales contracts at attractive prices and the renewal and other risks associated with the Partnership’s existing long-term coal sales contracts, including risks related to adjustments to price, volume or other terms of those contracts; difficulties in collecting the Partnership’s receivables because of credit or financial problems of major customers, and customer bankruptcies, cancellations or breaches to existing contracts or other failures to perform; the Partnership’s ability to acquire additional coal reserves; the Partnership’s ability to respond to increased competition within the coal industry; fluctuations in coal demand, prices and availability due to labor and transportation costs and disruptions, equipment availability, governmental regulations, including those pertaining to carbon dioxide emissions, and other factors; significant costs imposed on the Partnership’s mining operations by extensive and frequently changing environmental laws and regulations, and greater than expected environmental regulations, costs and liabilities; legislation and regulatory and related judicial decisions and interpretations including issues pertaining to climate change and miner health and safety; a variety of operational, geologic, permitting, labor and weather-related factors, including those pertaining to both our mining operations and our underground coal reserves that we do not operate; limitations in the cash distributions the Partnership receives from its majority-owned subsidiary, Harrison Resources, LLC, and the ability of Harrison Resources, LLC to acquire additional reserves on economical terms from CONSOL Energy Inc. in the future; the potential for inaccuracies in estimates of the Partnership’s coal reserves, which could result in lower than expected revenues or higher than expected costs; the accuracy of the assumptions underlying the Partnership’s reclamation and mine closure obligations; liquidity constraints, including those resulting from the cost or unavailability of financing due to current capital markets conditions; risks associated with major mine-related accidents; results of litigation, including claims not yet asserted; the Partnership’s ability to attract and retain key management personnel; greater than expected shortage of skilled labor; the Partnership’s ability to maintain satisfactory relations with employees; and failure to obtain, maintain or renew security arrangements, such as surety bonds or letters of credit, in a timely manner and on acceptable terms.

 

 
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The Partnership undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views only as of the date hereof. Further information on risks and uncertainties is available in the Partnership’s periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise publicly disseminated by the Partnership.

 

 

 
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OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012

(in thousands, except for unit data)

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 
                                 

REVENUES:

                               

Coal sales

  $ 85,691     $ 89,966     $ 170,484     $ 184,779  

Other revenue

    2,434       1,982       6,367       5,036  

Total revenues

    88,125       91,948       176,851       189,815  
                                 

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

                               

Cost of coal sales:

                               

Produced coal

    66,556       68,259       133,984       148,205  

Purchased coal

    5,292       6,644       11,893       9,847  

Total cost of coal sales (excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization)

    71,848       74,903       145,877       158,052  

Cost of other revenue

    370       359       773       786  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    12,810       12,227       25,743       25,909  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    5,847       3,529       10,005       7,574  

Impairment and restructuring expenses

    721       5,282       862       13,637  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net

    (5,905 )     (5,690 )     (5,487 )     (4,513 )

Total costs and expenses

    85,691       90,610       177,773       201,445  

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

    2,434       1,338       (922 )     (11,630 )
                                 

INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSES:

                               

Interest income

    1       5       2       6  

Interest expense

    (4,416 )     (2,792 )     (7,338 )     (5,510 )

Change in fair value of warrants

    (2,149 )     -       (2,149 )     -  

Total interest and other expenses

    (6,564 )     (2,787 )     (9,485 )     (5,504 )

NET LOSS

    (4,130 )     (1,449 )     (10,407 )     (17,134 )
                                 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (380 )     (6 )     (650 )     (97 )

Net loss attributable to Oxford Resource Partners, LP unitholders

    (4,510 )     (1,455 )     (11,057 )     (17,231 )

Net loss allocated to general partner

    (89 )     (29 )     (221 )     (344 )

Net loss allocated to limited partners

  $ (4,421 )   $ (1,426 )   $ (10,836 )   $ (16,887 )
                                 

Net loss per limited partner unit:

                               

Basic

  $ (0.21 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.82 )

Diluted

  $ (0.21 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.82 )
                                 

Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding:

                               

Basic

    21,093,448       20,704,386       20,779,901       20,696,917  

Diluted

    21,093,448       20,704,386       20,779,901       20,696,917  
                                 

Distributions paid per unit:

                               

Limited partners:

                               

Common

  $ -     $ 0.43750     $ -     $ 0.87500  

Subordinated

  $ -     $ 0.10000     $ -     $ 0.53750  

General partner

  $ -     $ 0.26875     $ -     $ 0.70625  

 

 

 
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OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012

(in thousands, except for unit data)

   

As of

June 30,

2013

   

As of
December 31,

2012

 

ASSETS

               

CURRENT ASSETS:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 6,043     $ 3,977  

Accounts receivable

    26,941       19,792  

Inventory

    11,849       12,554  

Advance royalties

    3,453       4,461  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    7,015       2,046  

Assets held for sale

    -       6,106  

Total current assets

    55,301       48,936  
                 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

    155,628       158,483  

ADVANCE ROYALTIES, LESS CURRENT PORTION

    6,976       4,861  

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

    1,315       1,442  

OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS

    29,060       7,177  

Total assets

  $ 248,280     $ 220,899  
                 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

               

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 24,891     $ 26,893  

Current portion of long-term debt

    11,688       102,970  

Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs

    6,292       3,869  

Accrued taxes other than income taxes

    1,278       1,213  

Accrued payroll and related expenses

    1,941       1,629  

Other liabilities

    1,625       2,491  

Total current liabilities

    47,715       139,065  
                 

LONG-TERM DEBT

    156,292       41,557  

RECLAMATION AND MINE CLOSURE COSTS

    28,870       25,144  

WARRANTS

    10,028       -  

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

    3,782       3,806  

Total liabilities

    246,687       209,572  
                 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    -       -  
                 

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL:

               

Limited partners (20,817,351 and 20,751,190 units outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)

    (570 )     9,593  

General partner (423,494 units outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012)

    (2,231 )     (2,010 )

Total Oxford Resource Partners, LP (deficit) capital

    (2,801 )     7,583  

Noncontrolling interest

    4,394       3,744  

Total partners’ capital

    1,593       11,327  

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

  $ 248,280     $ 220,899  

 

 

 
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OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012

(in thousands)

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2013

   

2012

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

               

Net loss

  $ (10,407 )   $ (17,134 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:

               
                 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    25,743       25,909  

Impairment and restructuring expenses

    862       13,637  

Change in fair value of warrants

    2,149       -  

Interest rate swap adjustment to market

    (12 )     69  

Non-cash interest expense

    347       -  

Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs

    2,114       879  

Non-cash equity-based compensation expense

    739       476  

Accretion of reclamation and mine closure costs

    1,058       805  

Amortization of below-market coal sales contracts

    (60 )     (422 )

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net

    (5,487 )     (4,513 )
                 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable

    (7,149 )     (3,766 )

Inventory

    705       (3,100 )

Advance royalties

    (1,981 )     361  

Other assets

    (973 )     (327 )

Accounts payable

    (2,002 )     2,083  

Reclamation and mine closure costs

    (4,138 )     (5,369 )

Accrued taxes other than income taxes

    65       (382 )

Accrued paryoll and related expenses

    312       (1,070 )

Other liabilities

    (951 )     (1,851 )

Net cash from operating activities

    934       6,285  
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

               

Purchase of property and equipment

    (5,694 )     (9,993 )

Purchase of coal reserves and land

    (14 )     (51 )

Mine development costs

    (1,940 )     (1,672 )

Proceeds from sale of assets

    6,249       7,962  

Insurance proceeds

    14       -  

Change in restricted cash

    (6,537 )     (1,889 )

Net cash from investing activities

    (7,922 )     (5,643 )
                 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

               

Proceeds on borrowings

    150,000       -  

Payments on borrowings

    (45,009 )     (4,039 )

Advances on line of credit

    28,888       31,000  

Payments on line of credit

    (104,000 )     (14,000 )

Debt issuance costs

    (9,354 )     (1,086 )

Collateral for reclamation bonds

    (11,471 )     -  

Capital contributions from partners

    -       6  

Distributions to partners

    -       (14,938 )

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

    -       -  

Net cash from financing activities

    9,054       (3,057 )
                 

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    2,066       (2,415 )
                 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

    3,977       3,032  
                 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

  $ 6,043     $ 617  

 

 

 
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OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA1

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012

(in thousands)

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 
                                 

Net loss

  $ (4,130 )   $ (1,449 )   $ (10,407 )   $ (17,134 )
                                 

Adjustments:

                               

Interest expense, net of interest income

    4,415       2,787       7,336       5,504  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    12,810       12,227       25,743       25,909  

Change in fair value of warrants

    2,149       -       2,149       -  

Impairment and restructuring expenses

    721       5,282       862       13,637  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net

    (5,905 )     (5,690 )     (5,487 )     (4,513 )

Amortization of below-market coal sales contracts

    (8 )     (205 )     (60 )     (422 )

Non-cash equity-based compensation expense

    416       214       739       476  

Non-cash reclamation and mine closure costs

    550       424       1,058       805  

Non-recurring costs:

                               

Debt refinancing expenses

    2,849       -       3,059       -  

Other

    -       1,141       (2,100 )     1,465  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 13,867     $ 14,731     $ 22,892     $ 25,727  

 

 

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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management to gauge operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss before deducting interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, change in fair value of warrants, impairment and restructuring expenses, gain or loss on disposal of assets, amortization of below-market coal sales contracts, non-cash equity-based compensation expense, non-cash reclamation and mine closure costs, and certain non-recurring items. Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, we believe it is useful to management and others, such as investors and lenders, in evaluating our financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structure or income taxes; our ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest on our indebtedness, make distributions and fund capital expenditures; and our compliance with certain credit facility financial covenants. Because not all companies calculate Adjusted EBITDA the same way, our calculation may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

 

 

 
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OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED NET LOSS2

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012

(in thousands)

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 
                                 

Net loss

  $ (4,130 )   $ (1,449 )   $ (10,407 )   $ (17,134 )
                                 

Adjustment:

                               

Impairment and restructuring expenses

    721       5,282       862       13,637  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net

    (5,905 )     (5,690 )     (5,487 )     (4,513 )

Change in fair value of warrants

    2,149       -       2,149       -  

Debt refinancing expenses

    2,849       -       3,059       -  

Write-off of deferred financing costs related to prior credit facility

    808       -       808       -  

Adjusted net loss

  $ (3,508 )   $ (1,857 )   $ (9,016 )   $ (8,010 )

 

 

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Adjusted Net Loss is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management to gauge operating performance. We define Adjusted Net Loss as net income or loss before deducting impairment and restructuring expenses, gain or loss on disposal of assets, change in fair value of warrants, debt refinancing expenses and write-off of deferred financing costs. Although Adjusted Net Loss is not a measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, we believe it is useful to management and others, such as investors and lenders, in evaluating our financial performance without regard to items which are primarily non-cash and our restructuring efforts which are not typical operating activities. Because not all companies calculate Adjusted Net Loss the same way, our calculation may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

 

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED OPERATING STATISTICS3

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012

(in thousands, except per ton amounts)

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 
                                 

Tons sold

    1,674       1,799       3,347       3,729  
                                 

Coal sales revenue per ton

  $ 51.21     $ 50.00     $ 50.94     $ 49.55  

Amortization of below-market coal sales contracts per ton

    -       (0.11 )     (0.02 )     (0.11 )

Cash coal sales revenue per ton

    51.21       49.89       50.92       49.44  

Cash cost of coal sales per ton

    (42.93 )     (41.63 )     (43.59 )     (42.38 )

Cash margin per ton

  $ 8.28     $ 8.26     $ 7.33     $ 7.06  

 

 

 

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Per ton amounts are calculated by dividing the related amount on the financial statements by the number of tons sold. Although per ton amounts are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, we believe they are useful to management and others, such as investors and lenders, in evaluating performance because they are widely used in the coal industry as a measure to evaluate a company's sales performance or control over costs. Because not all companies calculate these measures the same way, our calculations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

 

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