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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q
 
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _____ TO______
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-35195
 
 
Compressco Partners, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Delaware 
94-3450907
(State of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
101 Park Avenue, Suite 1200
 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73102
(Address of principal executive offices)
(zip code)
 
(405) 677-0221
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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 past 90 days. Yes [ X ]  No [   ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes [ X ]  No [   ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,”  “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
Large accelerated filer [  
Accelerated filer [   ] 
Non-accelerated filer [X] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company [   ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [   ]  No [ X ]
As of November 7, 2013, there were 9,279,293 Common Units and 6,273,970 Subordinated Units outstanding.




CERTAIN REFERENCES IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT
 
References in this Quarterly Report to “Compressco Partners,” “we,” “our,” “us,” “the Partnership” or like terms refer to Compressco Partners, L.P. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. References to “Compressco Partners GP” or “our General Partner” refer to our general partner, Compressco Partners GP Inc. References to “TETRA” refer to TETRA Technologies, Inc. and TETRA’s controlled subsidiaries, other than us.





PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements.
 
Compressco Partners, L.P.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands, Except Unit and Per Unit Amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Compression and other services
$
28,408

 
$
27,167

 
$
84,870

 
$
72,427

Sales of compressors and parts
1,555

 
1,517

 
3,984

 
3,737

Total revenues
29,963

 
28,684

 
88,854

 
76,164

Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization expense):
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Cost of compression and other services
15,354

 
13,518

 
48,613

 
37,550

Cost of compressors and parts sales
726

 
829

 
2,096

 
2,057

Total cost of revenues
16,080

 
14,347

 
50,709

 
39,607

Selling, general, and administrative expense
4,473

 
4,516

 
12,988

 
12,388

Depreciation and amortization
3,717

 
3,376

 
10,723

 
9,721

Interest (income) expense, net
136

 
24

 
303

 
2

Other (income) expense, net
210

 
427

 
433

 
618

Income before income tax provision
5,347

 
5,994

 
13,698

 
13,828

Provision for income taxes
1,144

 
931

 
2,478

 
2,396

Net income
$
4,203

 
$
5,063

 
$
11,220

 
$
11,432

General partner interest in net income
$
84

 
$
101

 
$
225

 
$
229

Common units interest in net income
$
2,453

 
$
2,945

 
$
6,545

 
$
6,648

Subordinated units interest in net income
$
1,666

 
$
2,017

 
$
4,450

 
$
4,555

Net income per common unit:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic
$
0.27

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.71

 
$
0.73

Diluted
$
0.26

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.70

 
$
0.73

Weighted average common units outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic
9,235,680

 
9,163,738

 
9,227,116

 
9,155,744

Diluted
9,319,142

 
9,163,738

 
9,311,061

 
9,155,744

Net income per subordinated unit:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic and diluted
$
0.27

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.71

 
$
0.73

Weighted average subordinated units outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic and diluted
6,273,970

 
6,273,970

 
6,273,970

 
6,273,970



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Compressco Partners, L.P.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net income
$
4,203

 
$
5,063

 
$
11,220

 
$
11,432

Foreign currency translation adjustment
58

 
135

 
(36
)
 
112

Comprehensive income
$
4,261

 
$
5,198

 
$
11,184

 
$
11,544

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Compressco Partners, L.P.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Unit Amounts)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
 
(Unaudited)
 
 

ASSETS
 

 
 

Current assets:
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
10,102

 
$
12,966

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $508 in 2013 and $329 in 2012
24,649

 
18,599

Inventories
14,551

 
15,908

Deferred tax asset
84

 
195

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,170

 
3,495

Total current assets
51,556

 
51,163

Property, plant, and equipment:
 

 
 

Land and building
2,178

 
2,178

Compressors and equipment
174,434

 
156,027

Vehicles
13,256

 
12,997

Construction in progress

 
466

Total property, plant, and equipment
189,868

 
171,668

Less accumulated depreciation
(87,673
)
 
(78,053
)
Net property, plant, and equipment
102,195

 
93,615

Other assets:
 

 
 

Goodwill
72,161

 
72,161

Deferred tax asset
2,900

 
594

Other assets
240

 
253

Total other assets
75,301

 
73,008

Total assets
$
229,052

 
$
217,786

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
5,210

 
$
4,610

Accrued liabilities and other
5,479

 
4,108

Accrued payroll and benefits
964

 
1,613

Amounts payable to affiliates
9,508

 
8,232

Deferred tax liabilities
3,503

 
1,976

Total current liabilities
24,664

 
20,539

Other liabilities:
 

 
 

Long-term debt, net
24,373

 
10,050

Deferred tax liabilities
5,644

 
4,894

Other long-term liabilities
51

 
53

Total other liabilities
30,068

 
14,997

Commitments and contingencies
 

 
 

Partners' capital:
 

 
 

General partner interest
3,168

 
3,346

Common units (9,279,293 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and 9,172,865 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012)
104,744

 
108,943

Subordinated units (6,273,970 units issued and outstanding)
65,440

 
68,957

Accumulated other comprehensive income
968

 
1,004

Total partners' capital
174,320

 
182,250

Total liabilities and partners' capital
$
229,052

 
$
217,786

 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Compressco Partners, L.P.
Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Capital
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Partners' Capital
 
Accumulated
 
 
 
 
 
Limited Partners
 
Other
 
Total
 
General
Partner
 
Common
Unitholders
 
Subordinated
Unitholder
 
Comprehensive
Income
 
Partners'
Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012
$
3,346

 
$
108,943

 
$
68,957

 
$
1,004

 
$
182,250

Net income
225

 
6,545

 
4,450

 

 
11,220

Distributions ($1.27 per unit)
(403
)
 
(11,774
)
 
(7,967
)
 

 
(20,144
)
Equity compensation

 
1,030

 

 

 
1,030

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 
(36
)
 
(36
)
Balance as of September 30, 2013
$
3,168

 
$
104,744

 
$
65,440

 
$
968

 
$
174,320

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Compressco Partners, L.P.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Operating activities:
 

 
 

Net income
$
11,220

 
$
11,432

Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
10,723

 
9,721

Provision for deferred income taxes
210

 
611

Equity compensation expense
1,030

 
1,313

Provision for doubtful accounts
192

 
62

Loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment
219

 
183

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
(6,238
)
 
(9,249
)
Inventories
1,328

 
688

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,313

 
(736
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
2,792

 
8,487

Other
183

 
71

Net cash provided by operating activities
22,972

 
22,583

Investing activities:
 

 
 

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment, net
(19,975
)
 
(16,782
)
Other investing activities

 
(42
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(19,975
)
 
(16,824
)
Financing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from long-term debt
14,323

 
5,800

Distributions
(20,144
)
 
(18,429
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(5,821
)
 
(12,629
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(40
)
 
57

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(2,864
)
 
(6,813
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
12,966

 
17,476

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
10,102

 
$
10,663

Supplemental cash flow information:
 

 
 

Income taxes paid
$
1,890

 
$
540



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Compressco Partners, L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
NOTE A BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
We are a provider of compression-based production enhancement services, which are used in both conventional wellhead compression applications and unconventional compression applications and, in certain circumstances, well monitoring and sand separation services. We provide our services to a broad base of natural gas and oil exploration and production companies operating throughout many of the onshore producing regions of the United States. Internationally, we have significant operations in Mexico and Canada and a growing presence in certain countries in South America, Eastern Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
 
Presentation
 
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of our management, our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2013, and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, include all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of our results for the interim periods. Operating results for the period ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements required to be filed with the SEC and do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in connection with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which we filed with the SEC on March 11, 2013.

Beginning with the three month period ended September 30, 2013, certain ad valorem tax expenses for operating equipment have been classified as cost of compression and other services instead of being included in general and administrative expense as reported in prior periods. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year period presentation. The amount of such reclassification is $0.7 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2013, and $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively. This reclassification had no effect on net income for any of the periods presented. This revised presentation results in a presentation that is consistent with other reporting entities in our industry.

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclose contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material.
 
Cash Equivalents
 
We consider all highly liquid cash investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
 
Financial Instruments
 
The fair values of our financial instruments, which may include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and long-term debt pursuant to our bank credit agreement, approximate their carrying amounts.
 

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Inventories
 
Inventories consist primarily of compressor unit components and parts and are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the weighted average cost method.
 
Net Income Per Common and Subordinated Unit
 
The computations of net income per common and subordinated unit are based on the weighted average number of common and subordinated units, respectively, outstanding during the applicable period. Our subordinated units meet the definition of a participating security, and, therefore, we are required to use the two-class method in the computation of net income per unit. Basic net income per common and subordinated unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to the common units and subordinated units, respectively, after deducting the amount allocated to our General Partner (including any distributions to our General Partner on its
incentive distribution rights) by the weighted average number of outstanding common and subordinated units, respectively, during the period.
 
We determine cash distributions based on available cash and determine the actual incentive distributions allocable to our General Partner, if any, based on actual distributions. When computing net income per common and subordinated unit under the two-class method, the amount of the actual incentive distribution rights, if any, is deducted from net income and allocated to our General Partner for the period to which the calculation relates. The remaining amount of net income, after deducting the incentive distribution rights, is allocated among our General Partner, common, and subordinated units based on how our partnership agreement allocates net income.
 
The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average number of common and subordinated units outstanding to the number of common and subordinated units used in the computations of net income per common and subordinated unit. 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Common
Units
 
Subordinated
Units
 
Common
Units
 
Subordinated
Units
Number of weighted average units outstanding
9,235,680

 
6,273,970

 
9,227,116

 
6,273,970

Restricted units outstanding
83,462

 

 
83,945

 

Average diluted units outstanding
9,319,142

 
6,273,970

 
9,311,061

 
6,273,970


 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Common
Units
 
Subordinated
Units
 
Common
Units
 
Subordinated
Units
Number of weighted average units outstanding
9,163,738

 
6,273,970

 
9,155,744

 
6,273,970

Restricted units outstanding

 

 

 

Average diluted units outstanding
9,163,738

 
6,273,970

 
9,155,744

 
6,273,970


Environmental Liabilities
 
Costs to remediate and monitor environmental matters are accrued when such liabilities are considered probable and a reasonable estimate of such costs is determinable.
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Certain of our international operations maintain their accounting records in the local currencies that are their functional currencies. For these operations, the functional currency financial statements are converted to United States dollar equivalents, with the effect of the foreign currency translation adjustment reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income is included in partners’ capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and consists of the cumulative currency translation adjustments associated with such international operations. Activity within accumulated other comprehensive income during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, is as follows:

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Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of period
$
910

 
$
879

 
1,004

 
902

Foreign currency translation adjustment
58

 
135

 
(36
)
 
112

Balance, end of period
$
968

 
$
1,014

 
968

 
1,014


Activity within accumulated other comprehensive income includes no reclassifications to net income.

Allocation of Net Income
 
Our net income is allocated to partners’ capital accounts in accordance with the provisions of our partnership agreement.

Distributions
 
On January 18, 2013, the board of directors of our General Partner declared a cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended December 31, 2012, of $0.42 per unit. This distribution equates to a distribution of $1.68 per outstanding unit, or approximately $26.6 million, on an annualized basis. This cash distribution was paid on February 15, 2013, to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on February 1, 2013.

On April 19, 2013, the board of directors of our General Partner declared a cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended March 31, 2013 of $0.425 per unit. This distribution equates to a distribution of $1.70 per outstanding unit, or approximately $27.0 million, on an annualized basis. This cash distribution was paid on May 15, 2013, to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on May 1, 2013.
 
On, July 19, 2013, the board of directors of our General Partner declared a cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended June 30, 2013 of $0.425 per unit. This distribution equates to a distribution of $1.70 per outstanding unit, or approximately $27.0 million, on an annualized basis. This cash distribution was paid on August 15, 2013, to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on August 1, 2013.

Subsequent to September 30, 2013, on October 18, 2013, the board of directors of our General Partner declared a cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended September 30, 2013 of $0.43 per unit. This distribution equates to a distribution of $1.72 per outstanding unit, or approximately $27.0 million, on an annualized basis. This cash distribution is to be paid on November 15, 2013 to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2013.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) published Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Presentation of Comprehensive Income” (ASU 2011-05), with the stated objective of improving the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. As part of ASU 2011-05, the FASB eliminated the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The ASU 2011-05 amendments require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The ASU 2011-05 amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, and the amendments are applied retrospectively. In December 2011, with the issuance of ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05,” the FASB announced that it has deferred certain aspects of ASU 2011-05. In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-2, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” with the stated objective of improving the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments in ASU 2013-2 are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-05, 2011-12 and 2013-2 regarding comprehensive income have not had a significant impact on the accounting or disclosures in our financial statements. 
 

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In December 2011, the FASB published ASU 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210), Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (ASU 2011-11), which requires an entity to disclose the nature of its rights of setoff and related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. The objective of ASU 2011-11 is to make financial statements that are prepared under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards. The new disclosures will give financial statement users information about both gross and net exposures. In January 2013, the FASB published ASU 2013-01, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210), Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (ASU 2013-01), with the stated objective of clarifying the scope of offsetting disclosures and address any unintended consequences of ASU 2011-11. ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2013, and will be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

In July 2013, the FASB published ASU No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" (ASU 2013-11). The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on presentation of unrecognized tax benefits and are expected to reduce diversity in practice and better reflect the manner in which an entity would settle at the reporting date any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position when net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption and retrospective application permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE B LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER BORROWINGS
 
On June 24, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which was amended on December 4, 2012, and May 14, 2013 (as amended, the Credit Agreement), whereby, among other modifications, the maximum credit commitment under the credit facility was increased from $20.0 million to $40.0 million. Under the Credit Agreement, we, along with certain of our subsidiaries, were named as borrowers, and all obligations under the Credit Agreement were guaranteed by all of our existing and future, direct and indirect, domestic subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement included a maximum credit commitment of $40.0 million and was available for letters of credit (with a sublimit of $5.0 million) and included an uncommitted $20.0 million expansion feature. The Credit Agreement was available to be used to fund our working capital needs, letters of credit, and for general partnership purposes, including capital expenditures and potential future acquisitions. So long as we were not in default, the Credit Agreement could also be used to fund quarterly distributions. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement were subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default. The maturity date of the Credit Agreement was June 24, 2015. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate equal to three month British Bankers Association LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) plus a margin of 2.25% per annum. 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we borrowed $14.25 million pursuant to the Credit Agreement, which was used to fund ongoing capital expenditures related to the expansion of our U.S. and Canadian fleet of compressor units, the upgrades to our existing domestic compressor fleet, and the purchase of mid-horsepower compressor units. As of September 30, 2013, the aggregate $24.4 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement bears interest at a weighted average rate of 2.5625% per annum.

         On October 15, 2013, we entered into a new asset-based revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent (the New Credit Agreement), which replaced the previous Credit Agreement. Under the New Credit Agreement, we, along with certain of our subsidiaries, are named as borrowers, and all obligations under the New Credit Agreement are guaranteed by all of our existing and future, direct and indirect, domestic subsidiaries. The New Credit Agreement includes a maximum credit commitment of $100.0 million that is available for letters of credit (with a sublimit of $20.0 million), and includes an uncommitted $30.0 million expansion feature. The actual maximum credit availability under the New Credit Agreement varies from time to time and is determined by calculating the applicable borrowing base, which is based upon applicable percentages of the values of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and equipment, minus reserves as determined necessary by the Administrative Agent. As of November 7, 2013, we had a balance outstanding under the New Credit Agreement of $24.5 million and had availability under the New Credit Agreement of $40.9 million, based upon a $65.6 million borrowing base and the $24.5 million outstanding balance.


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The New Credit Agreement may be used to fund our working capital needs, letters of credit, and for general partnership purposes, including the refinancing of the indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, capital expenditures, and potential future expansions or acquisitions. So long as we are not in default, the New Credit Agreement could also be used to fund our quarterly distributions at the option of the board of directors of our general partner (provided, that after giving effect to such distributions, we will be in compliance with the financial covenants). The initial borrowings under the New Credit Agreement of $24.5 million were used to repay in full all amounts outstanding under the previous Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default. The maturity date of the New Credit Agreement is October 15, 2017.

Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (a) LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) for an interest period equal to one, two, three or six months (as selected by us), plus a margin of 2.25% per annum or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime rate of interest per annum announced from time to time by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or (2) LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) for a one-month interest period on such day plus 2.50% per annum. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the New Credit Agreement, we are required to pay a commitment fee, in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder, of 0.375% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears. We are also required to pay a customary letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin on revolving credit LIBOR loans and fronting fees.

The New Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio (ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to interest) of 4.0 to 1.0 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, calculated on a trailing four quarters basis. In addition, the New Credit Agreement includes customary negative covenants, which, among other things, limits our ability to incur additional debt, incur or permit certain liens to exist, or make certain loans, investments, acquisitions, or other restricted payments. The New Credit Agreement provides that we can make distributions to holders of our common and subordinated units, but only if there is no default or event of default under the facility.

All obligations under the New Credit Agreement and the guarantees of those obligations are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first lien security interest in substantially all of our assets (excluding real property) and our existing and future, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries, and all of the capital stock of our existing and future, direct and indirect subsidiaries (limited, in the case of foreign subsidiaries, to 65% of the capital stock of first tier foreign subsidiaries).

NOTE C – MARKET RISKS AND DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
 
We are exposed to financial and market risks that affect our businesses. We have currency exchange rate risk exposure related to transactions denominated in a foreign currency as well as to investments in certain of our international operations. As a result of our variable rate bank credit facility, we face market risk exposure related to changes in applicable interest rates. We have concentrations of credit risk as a result of trade receivables owed to us by companies in the energy industry. Our financial risk management activities may at times involve, among other measures, the use of derivative financial instruments, such as swap and collar agreements, to hedge the impact of market price risk exposures.

In October 2013, we entered into a foreign currency forward sale derivative contract as part of a program designed to mitigate the currency exchange rate risk exposure on transactions for our Mexico subsidiaries. The contract is an approximately $6.1 million equivalent nominal value sale of Mexican pesos in November 2013 at a fixed exchange rate. Under this program, we may enter into similar derivative contracts from time to time. Although contracts pursuant to this program will serve as an economic hedge of the cash flow of our currency exchange risk exposure, they will not be formally designated as hedge contracts or qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, any change in the fair value of these derivative instruments during a period will be included in the determination of earnings for that period.

NOTE D – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Set forth below is a description of one of the agreements we entered into with related parties in connection with the completion of our initial public offering (the Offering) on June 20, 2011. This description is not a complete discussion of this agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the complete agreement, which is filed, along with other agreements, as exhibits to our filings with the SEC.

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Omnibus Agreement
 
On June 20, 2011, in connection with the completion of the Offering, we entered into an omnibus agreement (the Omnibus Agreement) with TETRA and our General Partner.
 
Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, our General Partner provides all personnel and services reasonably necessary to manage our operations and conduct our business (other than in Mexico and Argentina), and certain of TETRA’s Latin American-based subsidiaries provide personnel and services necessary for the conduct of certain of our Latin American-based businesses. In addition, under the Omnibus Agreement, TETRA provides certain corporate and general and administrative services as requested by our General Partner, including, without limitation, legal, accounting and financial reporting, treasury, insurance administration, claims processing and risk management, health, safety and environmental, information technology, human resources, credit, payroll, internal audit, and tax services. Pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement, we reimburse our General Partner and TETRA for services they provide to us.
 
Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, TETRA has agreed to indemnify us for three years after the completion of our initial public offering (the Offering) against certain potential environmental claims, losses, and expenses associated with the operation of the business prior to the completion of the Offering. TETRA’s maximum liability for this indemnification obligation is $5.0 million, and TETRA will not have any obligation under this indemnification until our aggregate losses exceed $250,000. TETRA will have no indemnification obligations with respect to environmental claims made as a result of new or modified environmental laws promulgated after the completion of the Offering. We have agreed to indemnify TETRA for environmental claims arising following the completion of the Offering regarding the business contributed to us.
 
Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, we or TETRA may, but neither are under any obligation to, perform for the other such production enhancement or other oilfield services on a subcontract basis as are needed or desired by the other, for such periods of time and in such amounts as may be mutually agreed upon by TETRA and our General Partner. Any such services are required to be performed on terms that are (i) approved by the conflicts committee of our General Partner’s board of directors, (ii) no less favorable to us than those generally being provided to or available from non-affiliated third parties, as determined by our General Partner, or (iii) fair and reasonable to us, taking into account the totality of the relationships between TETRA and us (including other transactions that may be particularly favorable or advantageous to us), as determined by our General Partner.
 
Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, we or TETRA may, but are under no obligation to, sell, lease or like-kind exchange to the other such production enhancement or other oilfield services equipment as is needed or desired to meet either of our production enhancement or other oilfield services obligations, in such amounts, upon such conditions and for such periods of time, if applicable, as may be mutually agreed upon by TETRA and our General Partner. Any such sales, leases, or like-kind exchanges are required to be on terms that are (i) approved by the conflicts committee of our General Partner’s board of directors, (ii) no less favorable to us than those generally being provided to or available from non-affiliated third parties, as determined by our General Partner, or (iii) fair and reasonable to us, taking into account the totality of the relationships between TETRA and us (including other transactions that may be particularly favorable or advantageous to us), as determined by our General Partner. In addition, unless otherwise approved by the conflicts committee of our General Partner’s board of directors, TETRA may purchase newly fabricated equipment from us at a negotiated price, provided that such price may not be less than the sum of the total costs (other than any allocations of general and administrative expenses) incurred by us in fabricating such equipment plus a fixed margin percentage thereof, and TETRA may purchase from us previously fabricated equipment for a price that is not less than the sum of the net book value of such equipment plus a fixed margin percentage thereof.
 
TETRA has also agreed to indemnify us for liabilities related to: (1) certain defects in title to our assets as of the completion of the Offering and any failure to obtain, prior to the completion of the Offering, certain consents and permits necessary to own and operate such assets, to the extent we notify TETRA within three years after the completion of the Offering; and (2) tax liabilities attributable to the operation of our assets prior to the completion of the Offering.
 
The Omnibus Agreement (other than the indemnification obligations described above) will terminate upon the earlier to occur of (i) a change of control of our General Partner or TETRA, or (ii) the third anniversary of the

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completion of the Offering, unless we, our General Partner, or TETRA decide to extend the term of the Omnibus Agreement. 

NOTE E – INCOME TAXES
 
Our operations are not subject to federal income tax other than the operations that are conducted through our taxable subsidiaries. We will incur state and local income taxes in certain states of the United States in which we conduct business. We incur income taxes and will be subject to withholding requirements related to certain of our operations in Mexico, Canada, and other foreign countries in which we operate. Furthermore, we will also incur Texas Margin Tax, which, in accordance with FASB ASC 740, is classified as an income tax for reporting purposes.
 
NOTE F – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
From time to time, we are involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. While the outcome of any lawsuits or other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not consider it reasonably possible that a loss resulting from such lawsuits or proceedings in excess of any amounts accrued has been incurred that is expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. 

NOTE G – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
On October 15, 2013, we entered into a new asset-based revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase, N.A., which replaced our previous Credit Agreement. For further discussion, see Note B - Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowings.

On October 18, 2013, the board of directors of our General Partner declared an increased cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended September 30, 2013 of $0.43 per unit. This cash distribution is to be paid on November 15, 2013, to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2013.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in this Quarterly Report. In addition, the following discussion and analysis also should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2013. This discussion includes forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties.
 
Business Overview
 
We are a provider of compression-based production enhancement services, which are used in both conventional wellhead compression applications and unconventional compression applications, and, in certain circumstances, well monitoring and sand separation services. We provide our services to a broad base of natural gas and oil exploration and production companies operating throughout many of the onshore producing regions of the United States. Internationally, we have significant operations in Mexico and Canada and a growing presence in certain countries in South America, Eastern Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
 
Over time, oil and natural gas wells exhibit declining pressure and production. Production enhancement technologies are designed to enhance daily production and total recoverable reserves. Our conventional compression-based production enhancement services are utilized to increase production by deliquifying wells, lowering wellhead pressure, and increasing gas velocity. Our conventional applications include production enhancement services for dry gas wells and liquid-loaded gas wells, and backside auto injection systems (“BAIS”) for liquid-loaded gas wells. Our unconventional compression services applications are utilized primarily in horizontal resource play reservoirs in connection with oil and liquids production and include vapor recovery and casing gas system applications. In certain circumstances, in connection with our primary production enhancement services, we also provide ongoing well monitoring services and automated sand separation services. While our conventional applications are primarily associated with mature gas wells with low formation pressures, they are also effectively utilized on newer gas wells that have experienced significant production declines. Our field services are performed by our highly trained staff of regional service supervisors, optimization specialists, and field mechanics. In addition,

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we design and manufacture most of the compressor units we use to provide our services, and, in certain markets, we sell our compressor units to customers.
 
Increased demand for unconventional compression services applications, particularly vapor recovery, has resulted in increased U.S. service revenues compared to the prior year period. Although the growth of our unconventional compression services applications has helped reduce our overall dependence on natural gas prices, the level of our conventional production enhancement services operations remains generally dependent upon the demand for and prices of natural gas in the locations in which we operate. U.S. natural gas prices increased during the second half of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013. However, U.S. natural gas prices decreased during the second and third quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter of the year, although they remained higher than prices during the corresponding prior year period. If the reduction in natural gas prices experienced in the third quarter of 2013 continues for a prolonged period, this could result in a decline in demand for our conventional production enhancement services. Demand for our unconventional compression services applications continues to increase and we expect continued growth.

Third quarter 2013 activity levels in Mexico have decreased significantly compared to the third quarter of 2012 due to current budget re-evaluations by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), which began to affect the demand for our services in the northern onshore region of Mexico in March 2013. We believe this decline in demand is temporary. During 2013, we have seen a shift in customer spending in Mexico from oil related operations to natural gas operations. While this has reduced activity in certain locations in Mexico compared to 2012, we have seen emerging opportunities for our production enhancement services related to increased natural gas activity. As a result we have begun to see a slow increase in activity levels in Mexico.
 
Overall, our total revenues and cost of revenues increased during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year periods. This increase reflects:
         improved overall utilization of the existing fleet, particularly in the U.S.;
         increased compression services in Argentina and Canada, which have offset a large portion of the decline in activity in Mexico;
growth of our unconventional compression services applications in the U.S;
         growth of the fleet within our other international operations; and
increased operating expenses driven by higher labor and equipment costs.
    
While our revenues did increase during the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the prior year period, the increase was more than offset by the increase during the current period in cost of compression and other services and increased depreciation and amortization expenses. In addition, our effective income tax rate increased during the current period compared to the prior year period. As a result, net income for the current quarter was $0.9 million less than that for the prior year quarter.

The overall growth of our compressor fleet requires increased capital expenditure investment. The increased activity in Latin America has also required increased investment in working capital and resulted in additional personnel and related administrative services provided under the Omnibus Services Agreement and our other agreements with TETRA and its subsidiaries. In addition, our operations in Latin America are subject to potential volatility relating to our Mexico operations, as addressed in more detail under “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Cash Flows.”
 
How We Evaluate Our Operations
 
Operating Expenses. We use operating expenses as a performance measure for our business. We track our operating expenses using month-to-month, year-to-date, and year-to-year comparisons, and as compared to budget. This analysis is useful in identifying adverse cost trends and allows us to investigate the cause of these trends and implement remedial measures, if possible. The most significant portions of our operating expenses are the labor costs of our field personnel, repair and maintenance of our equipment, and the fuel and other supplies consumed while providing our services. Other materials consumed while performing our services, ad valorem taxes, other labor costs, truck maintenance, rent on storage facilities, and insurance expenses comprise the significant remainder of our operating expenses. Our operating expenses generally fluctuate with the level of activities performed.


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Our labor costs consist primarily of wages and benefits for our field personnel, as well as expenses related to their training and safety. Additional information regarding our operating expenses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013, is provided within the results of operations sections below.
 
EBITDA. We view EBITDA as one of our primary management tools, and we track it on a monthly basis, both in dollars and as a percentage of revenues (compared to the prior month, prior year period, and to budget). We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by our management and by external users of our financial statements, including investors, to:
assess our ability to generate available cash sufficient to make distributions to our unitholders and General Partner;
evaluate the financial performance of our assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure, or historical cost basis;
measure operating performance and return on capital as compared to our competitors; and
determine our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures.
 
EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flows from operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Our EBITDA may not be comparable to EBITDA or similarly titled measures of other entities, as other entities may not calculate EBITDA in the same manner as we do. Management compensates for the limitations of EBITDA as an analytical tool by reviewing the comparable GAAP measures, understanding the differences between the measures, and incorporating this knowledge into management’s decision-making processes. EBITDA should not be viewed as indicative of the actual amount we have available for distributions or that we plan to distribute for a given period, nor should it be equated with “available cash” as defined in our partnership agreement.
 
The following table reconciles net income to EBITDA for the periods indicated:
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In Thousands)
Net income
$
4,203

 
$
5,063

 
$
11,220

 
$
11,432

Provision for income taxes
1,144

 
931

 
2,478

 
2,396

Depreciation and amortization
3,717

 
3,376

 
10,723

 
9,721

Interest (income) expense, net
136

 
24

 
303

 
2

EBITDA
$
9,200

 
$
9,394

 
$
24,724

 
$
23,551

 
The following table reconciles cash flow from operating activities to EBITDA:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In Thousands)
Cash flow from operating activities
$
22,972

 
$
22,583

Changes in current assets and current liabilities
622

 
739

Deferred income taxes
(210
)
 
(611
)
Other non-cash charges
(1,441
)
 
(1,558
)
Interest (income) expense, net
303

 
2

Provision for income taxes
2,478

 
2,396

EBITDA
$
24,724

 
$
23,551

Average Utilization Rate of our Compressor Units. We measure the average compressor unit utilization rate of our fleet of compressor units as the average number of compressor units used to provide services during a particular period, divided by the average number of compressor units in our fleet during such period. Our management primarily uses this metric to determine our future need for additional compressor units.

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The following table sets forth our historical fleet size and average number of compressor units being utilized to provide our production enhancement services during the periods shown and our average utilization rates during those periods.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Total compressor units in fleet (at period end)
3,994

 
3,694

 
3,994

 
3,694

Total compressor units in service (at period end)
3,401

 
3,076

 
3,401

 
3,076

Average number of compressor units in service (during period)(1)
3,346

 
3,025

 
3,300

 
3,009

Average compressor unit utilization (during period)(2)
84.2
%
 
82.0
%
 
85.3
%
 
81.9
%
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(1)
“Average number of compressor units in service” for each period shown is determined by calculating an average of two numbers, the first of which is the number of compressor units being used to provide services at the beginning of the period and the second of which is the number of compressor units being used to provide services at the end of the period.
(2)
“Average compressor unit utilization” for each period shown is determined by dividing the average number of compressor units in service during such period by the average of two numbers, the first of which is the total number of compressor units in our fleet at the beginning of such period and the second of which is the total number of compressor units in our fleet at the end of such period.
Net Increase in Compressor Fleet Size. We define the net increase in our compressor fleet size during a given period of time as the difference between the number of compressor units we placed into service, less the number of compressor units we removed from service. Management uses this metric to evaluate our operating performance and specifically the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. Additional information regarding changes in the size of our compressor fleet for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 is provided within the results of operations sections below.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
There have been no material changes or developments in the evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies pertaining to our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we make assumptions, estimates, and judgments that affect the amounts reported. We periodically evaluate these estimates and judgments, including those related to potential impairments of long-lived assets (including goodwill), the useful life of long-lived assets, and the collectability of accounts receivable. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on future expectations that we believe are reasonable. The fair values of a large portion of our total assets and liabilities are measured using significant unobservable inputs. The combination of these factors forms the basis for judgments made about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. These judgments and estimates may change as new events occur, as new information is acquired, and as changes in our operating environments are encountered. Actual results are likely to differ from our current estimates, and those differences may be material.


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Results of Operations
 
The following data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the associated Notes contained elsewhere in this document.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
Period-to-Period Change
 
Percentage of Total Revenues
 
Period-to-Period Change
Combined Results of Operations
2013
 
2012
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compression and other services
$
28,408

 
$
27,167

 
$
1,241

 
94.8
%
 
94.7
%
 
4.6
 %
Sales of compressors and parts
1,555

 
1,517

 
38

 
5.2
%
 
5.3
%
 
2.5
 %
Total revenues
$
29,963

 
$
28,684

 
$
1,279

 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
4.5
 %
Cost of revenues:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Cost of compression and other services
$
15,354

 
$
13,518

 
1,836

 
51.2
%
 
47.1
%
 
13.6
 %
Cost of compressors and parts sales
726

 
829

 
(103
)
 
2.4
%
 
2.9
%
 
(12.4
)%
Total cost of revenues
$
16,080

 
$
14,347

 
$
1,733

 
53.7
%
 
50.0
%
 
12.1
 %
Selling, general and administrative expense
4,473

 
4,516

 
(43
)
 
14.9
%
 
15.7
%
 
(1.0
)%
Depreciation and amortization
3,717

 
3,376

 
341

 
12.4
%
 
11.8
%
 
10.1
 %
Interest (income) expense, net
136

 
24

 
112

 
0.5
%
 
0.1
%
 
466.7
 %
Other (income) expense, net
210

 
427

 
(217
)
 
0.7
%
 
1.5
%
 
(50.8
)%
Income before income taxes
$
5,347

 
$
5,994

 
$
(647
)
 
17.8
%
 
20.9
%
 
(10.8
)%
Provision for income taxes
1,144

 
931

 
213

 
3.8
%
 
3.2
%
 
22.9
 %
Net income
$
4,203

 
$
5,063

 
$
(860
)
 
14.0
%
 
17.7
%
 
(17.0
)%
 
Three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to three months ended September 30, 2012
 
Revenues
 
The increase in our consolidated revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the prior year period, was associated with the increase in revenues from compression and other services, as we utilized an average of 3,346 compressor units to provide services during the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to an average of 3,025 compressor units during the three months ended September 30, 2012. U.S. natural gas prices increased compared to the prior year period, positively affecting demand for our compression services and also resulting in increases in average prices for our services during the quarter ended September 30, 2013. In addition, revenues per domestic compressor unit have increased due to the growth of our unconventional compression applications, as we continue to see growth in demand for these higher priced unconventional services. The increased demand for our unconventional compression services applications remains largely driven by increased activity primarily in U.S. horizontal resource play reservoirs. Service revenues in Argentina increased during the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the prior year period due to additional units in service for the increased activity. The increase in Argentina service revenues was more than offset by the decrease in Mexico service revenues. As a result of ongoing budget re-evaluations by PEMEX, which began in late March 2013, we experienced a significant decline in the level of activity and revenues in Mexico compared to the prior year period. We believe this decline in demand is temporary, and we have seen an increase in activity in certain gas producing regions of Mexico during the third quarter of 2013. However, any long-term increase in the levels of Mexico revenues is dependent upon the resolution of these customer budget re-evaluations and the renewal or extension of certain contracts, or the awarding of new contracts, with PEMEX. Issues regarding PEMEX and the status of our contracts with PEMEX are discussed in more detail under “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Cash Flows.” 
 
Revenues from sales of compressor units and parts during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, remained consistent from the prior year period. Although sales of compressor units are a part of our operations, the level of revenues from sales of compressors is volatile and more difficult to forecast than our revenues from compression and other services.

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Cost of revenues
 
The increase in cost of compression and other services during the quarter ended September 30, 2013, more than offset the increase in consolidated revenues compared to the prior period. The increase in cost of compression and other services was primarily due to the increased service activity in the U.S. and in Argentina. Consolidated cost of compression and other services as a percentage of consolidated compression and other services revenues increased to 54.0% during the current year period from 49.8% during the prior year period primarily due to the decrease in the higher margin Mexico activity level. The increase in U.S. costs was primarily due to increased parts and equipment maintenance expense, as well as increased operating costs in certain of the markets in which we provide unconventional compression services applications. In addition, Argentina reported increased labor and equipment costs, due to the overall growth and increased activity in Argentina. As a result of increased demand in Mexico during 2012 and early 2013, equipment and personnel operating costs increased. However, in response to the decline in demand for our services in Mexico noted above, during the second and third quarter of 2013 we took appropriate cost reduction steps, including aggressive reductions in headcount and the relocation of certain compressor equipment assets into the U.S.

Consistent with the relatively constant level of sales of compressor units, the cost of compressors and parts sales remained consistent compared to the prior year period.
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
Selling, general and administrative expense decreased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to decreased administrative salary and personnel related expenses. These decreases were offset by approximately $0.4 million of increased professional services expenses, primarily legal and consulting costs incurred in related to potential merger and acquisition activities.
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization expense primarily consists of the depreciation of compressor units. In addition, it includes the depreciation of other operating equipment and facilities. Depreciation and amortization expense increased primarily as a result of additional units placed into service as compared to the prior year period.

Interest expense
 
As of September 30, 2013, our total outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement was $24.4 million, which included an additional $3.0 million borrowed on September 23, 2013. We incurred approximately $0.1 million of interest expense in the current year period associated with these borrowings under the Credit Agreement. There was no outstanding Credit Agreement debt or related interest expense in the prior year period.
 
Other expense, net
 
Other expense, net, was $0.2 million during the third quarter of 2013 compared to $0.4 million during the prior year period, primarily due to decreased foreign currency exchange losses.
 
Provision for income taxes
 
Our U.S. operations are not subject to U.S. federal income tax other than with respect to the operations that are conducted through our taxable U.S. corporate subsidiary. We also incur state and local income taxes in certain states, and we incur income taxes related to our foreign operations.
 

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
Period-to-Period Change
 
Percentage of Total Revenues
 
Period-to-Period Change
Combined Results of Operations
2013
 
2012
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Compression and other services
$
84,870

 
$
72,427

 
$
12,443

 
95.5
%
 
95.1
%
 
17.2
 %
Sales of compressors and parts
3,984

 
3,737

 
247

 
4.5
%
 
4.9
%
 
6.6
 %
Total revenues
$
88,854

 
$
76,164

 
$
12,690

 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
16.7
 %
Cost of revenues:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cost of compression and other services
$
48,613

 
$
37,550

 
$
11,063

 
54.7
%
 
49.3
%
 
29.5
 %
Cost of compressors and parts sales
2,096

 
2,057

 
39

 
2.4
%
 
2.7
%
 
1.9
 %
Total cost of revenues
$
50,709

 
$
39,607

 
$
11,102

 
57.1
%
 
52.0
%
 
28.0
 %
Selling, general and administrative expense
12,988

 
12,388

 
600

 
14.6
%
 
16.3
%
 
4.8
 %
Depreciation and amortization
10,723

 
9,721

 
1,002

 
12.1
%
 
12.8
%
 
10.3
 %
Interest (income) expense, net
303

 
2

 
301

 
0.3
%
 
%
 
15,050.0
 %
Other (income) expense, net
433

 
618

 
(185
)
 
0.5
%
 
0.8
%
 
(29.9
)%
Income before income taxes
$
13,698

 
$
13,828

 
$
(130
)
 
15.4
%
 
18.2
%
 
(0.9
)%
Provision for income taxes
2,478

 
2,396

 
82

 
2.8
%
 
3.1
%
 
3.4
 %
Net income
$
11,220

 
$
11,432

 
$
(212
)
 
12.6
%
 
15.0
%
 
(1.9
)%
 

Nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2012
 
Revenues
 
Our consolidated revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, increased due to the increase in revenues from compression and other services, as we utilized an average of 3,300 compressor units to provide services during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to an average of 3,009 compressor units during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Increases in U.S. and Canadian natural gas prices from the prior year period positively affected demand for our conventional compression services in these regions during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, and have resulted in increases in the average numbers of compressor units in service in these regions. Revenues per U.S. and Canadian compressor units have increased, primarily due to the growth of our unconventional compression services applications in these regions, as we continue to see growth in demand for these higher priced unconventional services. The increased demand for our unconventional compression services applications remains largely driven by increased activity primarily in U.S. horizontal resource play reservoirs. Latin America service revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, increased $5.4 million as compared to the prior year period due to additional units in service in Mexico during the first quarter of 2013 and due to increasing demand in Argentina. As a result of ongoing budget re-evaluations by PEMEX, in March 2013 we began to experience a decline in the level of activity and revenues in Mexico. We believe this decline in demand is temporary, and we have seen an increase in activity in certain gas producing regions in Mexico during the third quarter of 2013. However, any long-term increase in the levels of Mexico revenues is dependent upon the resolution of the PEMEX budget re-evaluations and the renewal or extension of certain contracts, or the awarding of new contracts, with PEMEX. Issues regarding PEMEX and the status of our contracts with PEMEX are discussed in more detail under “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Cash Flows.” Revenues increased from foreign markets other than Canada and Latin America, and we expect these revenues will continue to increase.
 
In addition to the increase in consolidated service revenues, there was a slight increase in revenues from sales of compressor units and parts during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the increased sales in certain foreign markets. Although sales of compressor units are a part of our operations, the level of revenues from sales of compressors is volatile and more difficult to forecast than are our revenues from compression and other services.


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Cost of revenues
 
The increase in consolidated cost of compression and other services during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, was primarily due to the increased service activity, particularly in Latin America and the U.S. regions, compared to the prior year period. Consolidated cost of compression and other services as a percentage of consolidated compression and other services revenues increased to 57.3% during the current year period from 51.8% during the prior year period. This increase was due to increased equipment maintenance, labor, and fuel costs in Latin America due to the growth of our operations in Mexico and Argentina for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the prior year period. This increase was despite the decrease in Mexico activity during the second and third quarter of 2013 compared to the prior year periods. Costs in the U.S. have also increased, primarily due to increased parts, equipment maintenance expense, and wages, as well as increased operating costs in certain of the markets in which we provide unconventional compression services applications. We also incurred operating expenses during the current year period associated with engine quality improvement initiatives associated with our manufactured compressor units. During the second and third quarter of 2013, we took appropriate cost reduction steps overall, particularly in response to the decline in demand for our services in Mexico where we have taken aggressive reductions in headcount and relocated certain compressor equipment assets into the U.S.

Consistent with the relatively slight increase of sales of compressor units, cost of compressors and parts sales stayed consistent compared to the prior year period.

Selling, general and administrative expense
 
Selling, general, and administrative expense levels increased compared to the prior year period, although they decreased as a percentage of revenues. This increase was primarily as a result of approximately $0.4 million of increased professional services expenses, primarily legal and consulting costs related to potential merger and acquisition activities. In addition we had increases in office expenses and allocation costs partially offset by decreases in other employee-related expenses.

Depreciation and amortization
 
Depreciation and amortization expense primarily consist of the depreciation of compressor units. In addition, it includes the depreciation of other operating equipment and facilities. Depreciation and amortization expense increased, primarily as a result of additional units placed into service as compared to the prior year period.

Interest expense
 
On March 25, 2013, we borrowed $4.25 million pursuant to the previous Credit Agreement, on June 24, 2013, we borrowed $7.0 million pursuant to the previous Credit Agreement, and on September 23, 2013, we borrowed an additional $3.0 million pursuant to the previous Credit Agreement, bringing our total outstanding borrowings under the previous Credit Agreement to $24.4 million at September 30, 2013. We incurred approximately $0.2 million of interest expense in the current year period associated with our borrowings under the Credit Agreement. There was no outstanding Credit Agreement debt or related interest expense in the prior year period.

Other expense, net
 
Other expense, net, decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to decreased foreign currency exchange losses.

Provision for income taxes
 
Our U.S. operations are not subject to U.S. federal income tax, other than with respect to the operations that are conducted through our taxable U.S. corporate subsidiary. We also incur state and local income taxes in certain states, and we incur income taxes related to our foreign operations.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our primary cash requirements are for distributions, working capital requirements, normal operating expenses, and capital expenditures. Our sources of funds are our existing cash balances, cash generated from our operations, long-term and short-term borrowings, and future issuances of equity, which we believe will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements. We believe that we have sufficient liquid assets, cash flow from operations, and borrowing capacity to meet our financial commitments, debt service obligations, and anticipated capital expenditures. We expect to fund future acquisitions and capital expenditures with cash flow generated from operations, funds borrowed under our New Credit Agreement, funds received from the issuance of long-term debt, and the issuance of additional equity. However, we are subject to business and operational risks that could materially adversely affect our cash flows. Please read Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
 
The continued growth in our operations, both internationally and in the U.S, requires ongoing significant capital expenditure investment. A significant portion of our 2013 capital expenditures were related to the expansion of our compressor fleet designed to serve the increasing demand for unconventional compression applications. In addition to this capital expenditure investment, budget re-evaluations and related increased receivable collection time from our primary customer in Mexico have resulted in increased working capital requirements. Continued growth of our operations or increased working capital requirements could result in the need for additional borrowings.
 
On October 18, 2013, the board of directors of our General Partner declared an increased cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended September 30, 2013, of $0.43 per unit. This distribution equates to a distribution of $1.72 per outstanding unit, or approximately $27.0 million, on an annualized basis. This cash distribution is to be paid on November 15, 2013, to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2013.
 
Cash Flows
 
The following table summarizes our primary sources and uses of cash for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In Thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
22,972

 
$
22,583

Net cash used in investing activities
(19,975
)
 
(16,824
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(5,821
)
 
(12,629
)

Operating Activities
 
Net cash from operating activities increased by $ 0.4 million during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 to $23.0 million compared to $22.6 million for the 2012 period. Improvements in the collection of accounts receivable were largely offset by changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

During the first quarter of 2013, PEMEX represented 31.6% of our total revenues and during the third quarter of 2013, PEMEX represented 18.5% of total revenues. Cash provided from our Mexico operations is subject to the volatility associated with interruptions caused by current PEMEX budgetary decisions, uncertainties regarding the renewal of our existing customer contracts with PEMEX under their current terms and the possibility that new contracts for such projects could be awarded to our competitors, and other changes in contract arrangements, security concerns, and the timing of collection of our receivables from PEMEX. During the second quarter of 2013, we were notified by PEMEX of their intention to extend, until late 2013, certain of our contracts that represent a majority of our Mexico revenues and that were scheduled to expire in June 2013. At the request of PEMEX, we are currently operating under this understanding and anticipate that we will bid on new contracts covering these activities during the fourth quarter of 2013. Based on our prior course of business with PEMEX, we anticipate that we will be awarded new contracts or be able to extend some or a majority of our activities under the extended contracts on the same or similar terms or to provide similar services under other of our contracts with PEMEX.  However, there are no assurances that our future activity levels with PEMEX will approach first quarter 2013 levels or that we will retain all of our current business with PEMEX.

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Investing Activities
 
Capital expenditures during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, increased by $3.2 million, or 19.0%, to $20.0 million compared to $16.8 million for the 2012 period, primarily due to an increase in the number of compressor units manufactured or upgraded during the period. Also included within this amount of current year period capital expenditures were maintenance capital expenditures of $0.9 million. The increase in the number of compressor units manufactured was primarily due to the increasing demand in the U.S. and Argentina. Compressor units were also upgraded during the current year period to facilitate the use of such units in U.S. unconventional compression services applications such as vapor recovery. Our expansion capital programs in 2013 have focused on increasing our fleet to meet our customer needs.
 
Financing Activities
 
Our partnership agreement requires that, within 45 days after the end of each quarter, we distribute all of our available cash to our unitholders of record on the applicable record date and to our General Partner. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, we distributed approximately $20.1 million to our unitholders and General Partner. On October 18, 2013, the board of directors of our General Partner declared an increased cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended September 30, 2013, of $0.43 per unit. This distribution equates to a distribution of $1.72 per outstanding unit, or approximately $27.0 million on an annualized basis. This cash distribution is to be paid on November 15, 2013, to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2013.
 
Our sources of funds for liquidity needs are existing cash balances, cash generated from our operations, long-term and short-term borrowings, and future issuances of equity.
 
Bank Credit Facilities

On June 24, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which was amended on December 4, 2012, and May 14, 2013 (as amended, the Credit Agreement), whereby, among other modifications, the maximum credit commitment under the credit facility was increased from $20.0 million to $40.0 million. Under the Credit Agreement, we, along with certain of our subsidiaries, were named as borrowers, and all obligations under the Credit Agreement were guaranteed by all of our existing and future, direct and indirect, domestic subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement included a maximum credit commitment of $40.0 million, was available for letters of credit (with a sublimit of $5.0 million), and included an uncommitted $20.0 million expansion feature. The Credit Agreement was available to be used to fund our working capital needs, letters of credit, and for general partnership purposes, including capital expenditures and potential future acquisitions. So long as we were not in default, the Credit Agreement could also be used to fund quarterly distributions. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement were subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default. The maturity date of the Credit Agreement was June 24, 2015. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate equal to three month British Bankers Association LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) plus a margin of 2.25% per annum. 

On October 15, 2013, we entered into a new asset-based revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent (the New Credit Agreement) which replaced the previous Credit Agreement. Under the New Credit Agreement, we, along with certain of our subsidiaries, are named as borrowers, and all obligations under the New Credit Agreement are guaranteed by all of our existing and future, direct and indirect, domestic subsidiaries. The New Credit Agreement includes a maximum credit commitment of $100.0 million that is available for letters of credit (with a sublimit of $20.0 million) and includes an uncommitted $30.0 million expansion feature. The actual maximum credit availability under the New Credit Agreement varies from time to time and is determined by calculating the applicable borrowing base, which is based upon applicable percentages of the values of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and equipment, minus reserves as determined necessary by the Administrative Agent. As of November 7, 2013, had a balance outstanding under the New Credit Agreement of $24.5 million and had availability under the New Credit Agreement of $40.9 million, based upon a $65.6 million borrowing base and the $24.5 million outstanding balance.

The New Credit Agreement may be used to fund our working capital needs, letters of credit, and for general partnership purposes, including the refinancing of the indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, capital expenditures, and potential future expansions or acquisitions. So long as we are not in default, the New Credit

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Agreement can also be used to fund our quarterly distributions at the option of the board of directors of our general partner (provided, that after giving effect to such distributions, we will be in compliance with the financial covenants). The initial borrowings under the New Credit Agreement of $24.5 million were used to repay in full all amounts outstanding under the previous Credit Agreement dated June 24, 2011. Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default. The maturity date of the New Credit Agreement is October 15, 2017.

Borrowings under the New Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (a) LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) for an interest period equal to one, two, three or six months (as selected by us), plus a margin of 2.25% per annum or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime rate of interest per annum announced from time to time by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or (2) LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) for a one-month interest period on such day plus 2.50% per annum. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the New Credit Agreement, we are required to pay a commitment fee, in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder, of 0.375% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears. We are also required to pay a customary letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin on revolving credit LIBOR loans and fronting fees.

The New Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio (ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to interest) of 4.0 to 1.0 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, calculated on a trailing four quarters basis. In addition, the New Credit Agreement includes customary negative covenants, which, among other things, limits our ability to incur additional debt, incur, or permit certain liens to exist, or make certain loans, investments, acquisitions, or other restricted payments. The New Credit Agreement provides that we can make distributions to holders of its common and subordinated units, but only if there is no default or event of default under the facility.

All obligations under the New Credit Agreement and the guarantees of those obligations are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first lien security interest in substantially all of our assets (excluding real property) and its existing and future, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries, and all of the capital stock of our existing and future, direct and indirect subsidiaries (limited, in the case of foreign subsidiaries, to 65% of the capital stock of first tier foreign subsidiaries).
 
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As of September 30, 2013, we had no “off balance sheet arrangements” that may have a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
 
Commitments and Contingencies
 
From time to time, we are involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these lawsuits or other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not consider it reasonably possible that a loss resulting from such lawsuits or proceedings in excess of any amounts accrued has been incurred that is expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Contractual Obligations

Our contractual obligations and commitments principally include obligations associated with our outstanding indebtedness and obligations under operating leases. Except for the following, during the first nine months of 2013, there were no material changes in the specified contractual obligations.

On March 25, 2013, we borrowed $4.25 million pursuant to the previous Credit Agreement, which was used to fund ongoing capital expenditures related to the expansion of our U.S. and Canadian fleet of compressor units and other equipment and to fund ongoing upgrades to our U.S. compressor fleet. On June 24, 2013, we borrowed $7.0 million, under this Credit Agreement, which was used to fund our ongoing capital expenditures related to the expansion of our U.S. fleet of compressor units as a result of increased demand. On September 23, 2013, we borrowed an additional $3.0 million under this Credit Agreement, which has been, and will continue to be, used to fund our ongoing capital expenditures related to the expansion of our U.S. fleet including the purchase of mid-range horsepower compressor units. As of September 30, 2013, the aggregate $24.4 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement bears interest at a weighted average rate of 2.5625% per annum. Subsequent to September 30, 2013,

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in October 2013 we entered into a New Credit Agreement whereby the initial proceeds borrowed were used to repay all amounts due under the previous Credit Agreement, which has been terminated.

For additional information about our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Cautionary Statement for Purposes of Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain statements contained herein and elsewhere may be deemed to be forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of that act. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “would,” “could,” “estimates,” and similar terms. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning our business outlook, future or expected sales, earnings, costs, expenses, acquisitions, asset recoveries, working capital, capital expenditures, financial condition, other results of operations, anticipated activities by our customers, our ability to extend or obtain contracts with our customers, the expected impact of current economic and capital market conditions on the oil and gas industry and our operations, other statements regarding our beliefs, plans, goals, future events and performance, and other statements that are not purely historical. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. Some of the risk factors that could affect our actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from any such results that might be projected, forecast, estimated, or budgeted by us in such forward-looking statements are set forth in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the SEC on March 11, 2013, and others that may be set forth from time to time in our filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as may be required by law.
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. We do not take title to any commodities in connection with our services and, accordingly, have no direct exposure to fluctuating commodity prices. While we have a significant number of customers who have retained our services through periods of high and low commodity prices, we generally experience less growth and more customer attrition during periods of significantly high or low commodity prices. For a discussion of our indirect exposure to fluctuating commodity prices, please read “Risk Factors — Certain Business Risks” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2013. We depend on U.S. and international demand for and production of oil and natural gas, and a reduction in this demand or production could adversely affect the demand or the prices we charge for our services, which could cause our revenues and cash available for distribution to our unitholders to decrease in the future. We do not currently hedge, and do not intend to hedge, our indirect exposure to fluctuating commodity prices.
 
We have exposure to changes in interest rates on our indebtedness associated with the revolving credit facility. On September 30, 2013, we had a total of $24.4 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement. As interest charged on the Credit Facility is based on a variable rate, we are exposed to floating interest rate risk on outstanding borrowings. Any increase or decrease in the prevailing interest rate will impact our interest expense during periods of indebtedness under the New Credit Facility. We may use certain derivative instruments to hedge our exposure to variable interest rates in the future, but as of November 8, 2013, we do not have in place any interest rate hedges or forward contracts.

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Expected Maturity Date
 
 
 
Fair
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
There-after
 
Total
 
Market
Value
 
(In Thousands, Except Percentages)
As of September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. dollar variable rate
$

 
$

 
$
24,400

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
24,400

 
$
24,400

Weighted average interest rate

 

 
2.563
%
 

 

 

 

 
2.563
%
 
2.563
%
Variable to fixed swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed pay rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable receive rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 We have exposure to changes in foreign exchange rates associated with our operations in Latin America and Canada. Most of our billings under our contracts with PEMEX and other clients in Mexico are denominated in U.S. dollars; however, a large portion of our expenses and costs under those contracts are incurred in Mexican pesos, and we retain cash balances denominated in pesos. As such, we are exposed to fluctuations in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar. As Mexican peso denominated assets are largely offset by Mexican peso denominated liabilities, a hypothetical increase or decrease in the U.S. dollar-Mexican peso foreign exchange rate of 10.0% would have a $23,000 impact on our net income for the three month period ended September 30, 2013.In October 2013, we entered into a foreign currency forward sale derivative contract as part of a program designed to mitigate the currency exchange rate risk exposure on transactions for our Mexico subsidiaries. The contract is an approximately $6.1 million equivalent nominal value sale of Mexican pesos in November 2013 at a fixed exchange rate. Under this program, we may enter into similar derivative contracts from time to time. Although contracts pursuant to this program will serve as an economic hedge of the cash flow of our currency exchange risk exposure, they will not be formally designated as hedge contracts or qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, any change in the fair value of these derivative instruments during a period will be included in the determination of earnings for that period.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of our General Partner, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of our General Partner concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2013, the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
 
From time to time, we are involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these lawsuits or other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not consider it reasonably possible that a loss resulting from such lawsuits or proceedings in excess of any amounts accrued has been incurred that is expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
There have been no material changes in the information pertaining to our Risk Factors as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with SEC on March 11, 2013.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
(a)  None.
 
(b)  None.
 
(c)  Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.
Period
 
Total Number
of Units Purchased
 
Average
Price
Paid per Unit
 
Total Number of Units Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs(1)
 
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value)
of Units that May Yet
be Purchased Under the
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs(1)
July 1 – July 30, 2013
 
458

 
$
20.09

 
N/A
 
N/A
Aug 1 – Aug 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
N/A
 
N/A
Sept 1 – Sept 30, 2013
 
833

 
21.00

 
N/A
 
N/A
Total
 
1,291

 
 

 
N/A
 
N/A
_____________________________________________________________
(1)
Units acquired in connection with the vesting of certain employee restricted units.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
None.
 
Item 5. Other Information.
 
None.
 

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Item 6. Exhibits.
 
Exhibits: 
31.1*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS+
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
_____________________________________________________________
*
Filed with this report.
**
Furnished with this report.
+
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2013; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Users of this data are advised pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T that the interactive data files in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 
 
 
COMPRESSCO PARTNERS, L.P.
 
 
 
By:
Compressco Partners GP Inc.,
 
 
 
  its General Partner
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 8, 2013
By:
/s/Ronald J. Foster
 
 
 
Ronald J. Foster, President
 
 
 
Principal Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 8, 2013
By:
/s/James P. Rounsavall
 
 
 
James P. Rounsavall
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
 
 
 
Principal Financial Officer
 
 
 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
31.1*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Furnished Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Furnished Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Furnished Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS+
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE+
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
_____________________________________________________________
*
Filed with this report.
**
Furnished with this report.
+
Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2013; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012; and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Users of this data are advised pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T that the interactive data files in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be part of any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


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