NuStar GP Holdings, LLC - FORM 8-K - EX-99.01 - EXHIBIT - July 25, 2014

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Exhibit 99.1


NuStar GP Holdings, LLC Reports Increased EPU in the Second Quarter of 2014

SAN ANTONIO, July 25, 2014 - NuStar GP Holdings, LLC (NYSE: NSH) today announced that net income for the second quarter of 2014 was $15.8 million, or $0.37 per unit, compared to $12.6 million, or $0.29 per unit, for the second quarter of 2013. Second quarter 2014 distributable cash flow available to unitholders was $22.8 million, or $0.54 per unit, compared to $23.2 million, or $0.54 per unit, for the second quarter of 2013.
With respect to the quarterly distribution to unitholders for the second quarter of 2014, NuStar GP Holdings, LLC announced that its board of directors has declared a distribution of $0.545 per unit. The second quarter 2014 distribution will be paid on August 14, 2014, to holders of record as of August 6, 2014.
“NuStar GP Holdings, LLC benefitted from NuStar Energy L.P.’s strong second quarter results and remains well positioned given NuStar Energy L.P.’s strategic re-direction,” said Brad Barron, President and Chief Executive Officer of NuStar Energy L.P. and NuStar GP Holdings, LLC.
A conference call with management is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) today, July 25, 2014, to discuss the financial results for the second quarter of 2014. Investors interested in listening to the presentation may call 800/622-7620, passcode 63499232. International callers may access the presentation by dialing 706/645-0327, passcode 63499232. The company intends to have a playback available following the presentation, which may be accessed by calling 800/585-8367, passcode 63499232. International callers may access the playback by calling 404/537-3406, passcode 63499232.
Investors interested in listening to the live presentation or a replay via the internet may access the presentation directly by clicking here or by logging on to NuStar GP Holdings, LLC’s Web site at www.nustargpholdings.com.
NuStar GP Holdings, LLC is a publicly traded limited liability company that owns the two percent general partner interest, a 12.9 percent limited partner interest and the incentive distribution rights in NuStar Energy L.P., one of the largest independent liquids terminal and pipeline operators in the nation. NuStar has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, including St. Eustatius in the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and Turkey. For more information, visit NuStar GP Holdings, LLC’s Web site at www.nustargpholdings.com.
This release serves as qualified notice to nominees under Treasury Regulation Sections 1.1446-4(b)(4) and (d). Please note that 100% of NuStar’s distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, all of NuStar’s distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest effective tax rate for individuals and corporations, as applicable. Nominees, and not NuStar, are treated as the withholding agents responsible for withholding on the distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding future events. All forward-looking statements are based on the company’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the company. These statements reflect the company’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions are discussed in NuStar Energy L.P. and NuStar GP Holdings, LLC’s 2013 annual reports on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




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NuStar GP Holdings, LLC
Condensed Financial Information
(Unaudited, Thousands of Dollars, Except Unit and Per Unit Data)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014

2013
 
2014
 
2013
Statement of Income Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in earnings of NuStar Energy L.P.
$
16,739

 
$
13,417

 
$
31,129

 
$
25,561

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expenses
(880
)
 
(618
)
 
(1,752
)
 
(1,418
)
Other income, net
196

 
18

 
213

 
99

Interest expense, net
(231
)
 
(170
)
 
(453
)
 
(343
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income tax (expense) benefit
15,824

 
12,647

 
29,137

 
23,899

Income tax (expense) benefit
(56
)
 
(88
)
 
277

 
(265
)
Net income
$
15,768

 
$
12,559

 
$
29,414

 
$
23,634

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted net income per unit
$
0.37

 
$
0.29

 
$
0.69

 
$
0.55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in Earnings of NuStar Energy L.P.:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General partner interest
$
894

 
$
446

 
$
1,473

 
$
722

General partner incentive distribution
10,805

 
10,805

 
21,610

 
21,610

General partner’s interest in earnings and incentive
     distributions of NuStar Energy L.P.
11,699

 
11,251

 
23,083

 
22,332

Limited partner interest in earnings of NuStar Energy L.P.
5,761

 
2,887

 
9,488

 
4,671

Amortization of step-up in basis related to NuStar
     Energy L.P.’s assets and liabilities
(721
)
 
(721
)
 
(1,442
)
 
(1,442
)
Equity in earnings of NuStar Energy L.P.
$
16,739

 
$
13,417

 
$
31,129

 
$
25,561

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distributable Cash Flow (Note 1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash distributions from NuStar Energy L.P. associated with:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General partner interest
$
1,961

 
$
1,961

 
$
3,922

 
$
3,922

General partner incentive distribution
10,805

 
10,805

 
21,610

 
21,610

Limited partner interest – common units
11,223

 
11,272

 
22,434

 
22,552

Total cash distributions expected from NuStar Energy L.P.
23,989

 
24,038

 
47,966

 
48,084

Deduct expenses of NuStar GP Holdings, LLC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative expenses
(880
)
 
(618
)
 
(1,752
)
 
(1,418
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(56
)
 
(88
)
 
277

 
(265
)
Interest expense, net
(231
)
 
(170
)
 
(453
)
 
(343
)
DCF
$
22,822

 
$
23,162

 
$
46,038

 
$
46,058

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common units outstanding
42,658,178

 
42,618,376

 
42,657,235

 
42,612,057

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DCF per unit (Note 1)
$
0.54

 
$
0.54

 
$
1.08

 
$
1.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash distributions to be paid to the unitholders of
     NuStar GP Holdings, LLC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution per unit
$
0.545

 
$
0.545

 
$
1.090

 
$
1.090

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total distribution
$
23,250

 
$
23,236

 
$
46,498

 
$
46,458





NuStar GP Holdings, LLC
Consolidated Financial Information - Continued
(Unaudited, Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Unit Data)
Notes:
(1)
NuStar GP Holdings, LLC utilizes financial measures, distributable cash flow (DCF) and DCF per unit, which are not defined in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Management uses these financial measures because they are widely accepted financial indicators used by investors to compare company performance. In addition, management believes that these measures provide investors an enhanced perspective of the ability to make a minimum quarterly distribution. DCF and DCF per unit are not intended to represent cash flows from operations for the period, nor are they presented as an alternative to net income. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of performance in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The following is a reconciliation of net income to DCF and net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
$
15,768

 
$
12,559

 
$
29,414

 
$
23,634

Less equity in earnings of NuStar Energy L.P.
(16,739
)
 
(13,417
)
 
(31,129
)
 
(25,561
)
Plus cash distributions expected from NuStar Energy L.P.
23,989

 
24,038

 
47,966

 
48,084

Other income, net
(196
)
 
(18
)
 
(213
)
 
(99
)
DCF
22,822

 
23,162

 
46,038

 
46,058

Less cash distributions expected from NuStar Energy L.P.
(23,989
)
 
(24,038
)
 
(47,966
)
 
(48,084
)
Distributions of equity in earnings of NuStar Energy L.P.
16,739

 
13,417

 
31,129

 
25,561

Net effect of changes in operating accounts
1,223

 
(611
)
 
1,747

 
60

Net cash provided by operating activities
$
16,795

 
$
11,930

 
$
30,948

 
$
23,595





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