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Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Reports First Quarter 2011 Results
PR Newswire
INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) (the "Partnership," "Calumet," "we," "our" or "us") reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $4.2 million compared to a net loss of $13.1 million for the same quarter in 2010. These results include noncash unrealized derivative losses of $0.4 million and $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Calumet reported net cash used by operating activities of $42.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $57.3 million in 2010.

Earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) were $26.4 million and $34.7 million, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $8.9 million and $20.1 million, respectively, for the same quarter in 2010. Distributable Cash Flow (as defined below) for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $18.2 million compared to $7.1 million for the same quarter in 2010. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA quarter over quarter was due primarily to higher gross profit, discussed below, and decreased unrealized derivative losses, partially offset by increased transportation expense. (See the section of this press release titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the attached tables for discussion of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and other non-generally accepted accounting principles ("non-GAAP") financial measures, definitions of these measures and reconciliations of such measures to the comparable GAAP measures.)

"We are pleased with our results for the first quarter. Specialty products production levels improved quarter over quarter. Our fuels production was reduced in the first quarter due to the planned turnaround of various operating units at our Shreveport refinery. We continue to focus on increased run rates to meet higher demand for our specialty products and to better benefit from improved fuel products crack spreads," said Bill Grube, Calumet's Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board. "As a result of these improvements in our operations and our outlook, we raised our quarterly distribution to $0.475 per unit for the first quarter of 2011, a $0.005 per unit increase over the fourth quarter of 2010. Also, we completed a follow-on equity offering, which yielded net proceeds of $94 million in March 2011 and completed a private placement offering of $400 million of senior unsecured notes due 2019 in April 2011 to enhance liquidity and strengthen our long-term capital structure," said Grube.

The $17.3 million improvement in net income quarter over quarter was due primarily to an increase of $15.2 million in gross profit, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expense of $3.4 million and higher transportation expense of $2.8 million due to increased sales volume. These results were also impacted by a decrease in noncash unrealized derivative losses of $7.3 million, which may or may not be realized in the future as the derivatives are settled.

Gross profit by segment is as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:



                                 Three Months Ended
                                 ------------------
                                      March 31,
                                      ---------
                                   2011         2010
                                   ----         ----
                                    (In thousands,
                                  except for barrel
                                        data)

    Specialty products          $47,891      $23,426
    Fuel products                (1,027)       8,249
                                 ------        -----
    Total gross profit (1)      $46,864      $31,675
                                =======      =======

    Specialty products gross
     profit per barrel           $18.09        $9.54
                                 ======        =====
    Fuel products gross
     profit per barrel           $(0.47)       $3.75
                                 ======        =====



    (1)  We define specialty products and fuel
     products gross profit as sales less the
     cost of crude oil and other feedstocks and
     other production-related expenses, the
     most significant portion of which include
     labor, plant fuel, utilities, contract
     services, maintenance, depreciation and
     processing materials.

The increase in specialty products segment gross profit of $24.5 million was due primarily to a 20.5% increase in the average selling price per barrel, partially offset by a 21.3% increase in the average cost of crude oil per barrel. Also, specialty products sales volumes increased 7.9%, due primarily to improvements in overall specialty products demand as a result of improved economic conditions.

Fuel products segment gross profit was negatively impacted by a 1.2% decrease in fuel products sales volume, as a result of planned turnaround activities at our Shreveport refinery in the first quarter of 2011, weather related unplanned downtime and the increased realized losses from our fuel products hedging program partially offset by selling prices (excluding the impacts of hedging activities) for our fuel products increasing by 31.0% as compared to a 21.4% increase in the cost of crude oil. Our fuels hedging program resulted in a decrease of $25.3 million of gross profit in 2011 as compared to 2010 as we had outstanding hedges which approximated 80% of our diesel and jet fuel sales related to the 2011 period. As a result, we did not benefit materially from the increase in market crack spreads for diesel and jet fuel. Also, by-product production increased in 2011 as compared to 2010 due primarily to an increase quarter over quarter in sour crude oil run rates due to the turnaround of the sweet crude oil unit which resulted in a reduction in gross profit in our fuel products segment of approximately $5.5 million. Finally, we experienced higher operating costs during the 2011 period primarily driven by increased maintenance costs.

Quarterly Distribution

On April 8, 2011, the Partnership declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.475 per unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 on all outstanding units. The distribution will be paid on May 13, 2011 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on May 3, 2011. This distribution represents an increase of $0.005 per unit from the fourth quarter of 2010.

Operations Summary

The following table sets forth unaudited information about our combined operations. Facility production volume differs from sales volume due to changes in inventory.



                                    Three Months Ended
                                        March 31,
                                    ------------------
                                    2011            2010
                                    ----            ----

    Sales volume (bpd):
    Specialty products            29,422          27,278
    Fuel products                 24,134          24,422
                                  ------          ------
    Total (1)                     53,556          51,700

    Total feedstock runs
     (bpd) (2)                    56,085          48,331
    Facility production
     (bpd):
    Specialty products:
      Lubricating oils            13,779          11,279
      Solvents                    10,127           8,070
      Waxes                        1,059           1,009
      Fuels                          633           1,150
      Asphalt and other by-
       products                    8,024           5,766
                                   -----           -----
       Total                      33,622          27,274
                                  ------          ------
    Fuel products:
      Gasoline                     8,964           8,777
      Diesel                      10,763           8,986
      Jet fuel                     3,165           5,254
      By-products                    556             297
                                     ---             ---
       Total                      23,448          23,314
                                  ------          ------
    Total facility
     production (3)               57,070          50,588
                                  ======          ======



    (1)  Total sales volume includes sales from the
     production at our facilities and certain
     third-party facilities pursuant to supply
     and/or processing agreements and sales of
     inventories.
    -----------------------------------------------

    (2)  Total feedstock runs represent the barrels
     per day of crude oil and other feedstocks
     processed at our facilities and at certain
     third-party facilities pursuant to supply
     and/or processing agreements.  The increase
     in feedstock runs for the three months ended
     March 31, 2011 compared to the same quarter in
     2010 is due primarily to the decision to
     increase crude oil run rates at our facilities
     during the entire first quarter of 2011
     because of favorable economics of running
     additional barrels, partially offset by a
     planned turnaround on our sweet crude unit at
     our Shreveport refinery.

    (3)  Total facility production represents the
     barrels per day of specialty products and fuel
     products yielded from processing crude oil and
     other feedstocks at our facilities and at
     certain third-party facilities, pursuant to
     supply and/or processing agreements,
     including such specialty products agreements
     with LyondellBasell. The difference between
     total facility production and total feedstock
     runs is primarily a result of the time lag
     between the input of feedstock and production
     of finished products and volume loss. The
     increase in production of specialty products
     in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the
     same quarter in 2010 is due primarily to
     higher throughput rates at our Princeton and
     Shreveport refineries quarter over quarter, as
     well as increased volumes under our specialty
     products agreements with LyondellBasell,
     partially offset by planned turnaround
     activities at our Shreveport refinery during
     the first quarter of 2011.

Credit Agreement Covenant Compliance and 2019 Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

Compliance with the financial covenants under Calumet's credit agreements is measured quarterly based upon performance over the most recent four fiscal quarters. As of March 31, 2011, Calumet continued to be in compliance with all financial covenants under its credit agreements.

On April 21, 2011, Calumet fully repaid and terminated its senior secured first lien credit facility with the proceeds from a $400 million 2019 senior unsecured notes offering (the "2019 Notes"). Please read the indenture governing the 2019 senior unsecured notes that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Current Report on Form 8-K on April 26, 2011 for a complete listing of the covenants under this new agreement.

Revolving Credit Facility Capacity

On March 31, 2011, Calumet had availability under its revolving credit facility of $225.6 million, based on a $310.5 million borrowing base, $84.9 million in outstanding standby letters of credit, and no outstanding borrowings. Calumet believes that it will have sufficient cash flow from operations and borrowing capacity to meet its financial commitments, minimum quarterly distributions to unitholders, debt service obligations, contingencies and anticipated capital expenditures. However, Calumet is subject to business and operational risks that could materially adversely affect its cash flows. A material decrease in Calumet's cash flow from operations a significant or a sustained decline in crude oil prices would likely produce a corollary material adverse effect on Calumet's borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility and potentially its ability to comply with the covenants under its credit facilities. Substantial declines in crude oil prices, if sustained, may materially diminish Calumet's borrowing base, which is based in part on the value of Calumet's crude oil inventory, which could result in a material reduction in Calumet's borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. A significant increase in crude oil prices, if sustained, would likely result in increased working capital funded by borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

About the Partnership

The Partnership is a Delaware limited partnership formed on September 27, 2005 and is a leading independent producer of high-quality, specialty hydrocarbon products in North America. The Partnership processes crude oil and other feedstocks into customized lubricating oils, white oils, solvents, petrolatums, waxes and other specialty products used in consumer, industrial and automotive products. The Partnership also has contractual arrangements with Houston Refining and other third parties which provide additional volumes of finished products for its specialty products segment.

The Partnership also produces fuel products including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The Partnership is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and has five facilities located in northwest Louisiana, western Pennsylvania and southeastern Texas.

A conference call is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT) on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, to discuss the financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2011. Anyone interested in listening to the presentation may call 866-356-4281 and enter passcode 48143421. For international callers, the dial-in number is 617-597-5395 and the passcode is 48143421.

The telephonic replay of the conference call is available in the United States by calling 888-286-8010 and entering passcode 80731368. International callers can access the replay by calling 617-801-6888 and entering passcode 80731368. The replay will be available beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at approximately 4:00 p.m. until Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

The information contained in this press release is available on the Partnership's website at http://www.calumetspecialty.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements". The words "may," "intend," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts for our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those summarized below: the overall demand for specialty hydrocarbon products, fuels and other refined products; our ability to produce specialty products and fuels that meet our customers' unique and precise specifications; the impact of fluctuations and rapid increases or decreases in crude oil and crack spread prices, including the resulting impact on our liquidity; the results of the Partnership's hedging and other risk management activities; the ability of the Partnership to comply with the financial covenants contained in its debt instruments; the availability of, and the Partnership's ability to consummate, acquisition or combination opportunities; labor relations; the Partnership's access to capital to fund expansions, acquisitions and its working capital needs and its ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms; successful integration and future performance of acquired assets, businesses or third-party product supply and processing relationships; environmental liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves; maintenance of the Partnership's credit ratings and ability to receive open credit from its suppliers; demand for various grades of crude oil and resulting changes in pricing conditions; fluctuations in refinery capacity; the ability to access sufficient crude oil supply through evergreen contracts and on the spot market; the effects of competition; continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, counterparties; the impact of current and future laws, rulings and governmental regulations, including guidance related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; shortages or cost increases of power supplies, natural gas, materials or labor; hurricane or other weather interference with business operations; fluctuations in the debt and equity markets; accidents or other unscheduled shutdowns and general economic, market or business conditions. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We include in this Quarterly Report the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and provide reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow to net income (loss) and net cash provided (used in) by operating activities, our most directly comparable financial performance and liquidity measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are used as supplemental financial measures by our management and by external users of our financial statements such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and others, to assess:

    --  the financial performance of our assets without regard to financing
        methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;

    --  the ability of our assets to generate cash sufficient to pay interest
        costs and support our indebtedness;

    --  our operating performance and return on capital as compared to those of
        other companies in our industry, without regard to financing or capital
        structure; and

    --  the viability of acquisitions and capital expenditure projects and the
        overall rates of return on alternative investment opportunities.

We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to analysts and investors as they exclude transactions not related to our core cash operating activities and provide metrics to analyze our ability to pay distributions. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations.

We define EBITDA for any period as net income plus interest expense (including debt issuance and extinguishment costs), taxes and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA for any period as: (1) net income plus (2)(a) interest expense; (b) income taxes; (c) depreciation and amortization; (d) unrealized losses from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; (e) realized gains under derivative instruments excluded from the determination of net income; (f) non-cash equity based compensation expense and other non-cash items (excluding items such as accruals of cash expenses in a future period or amortization of a prepaid cash expense) that were deducted in computing net income; (g) debt refinancing fees, premiums and penalties and (h) all extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items of gain or loss, or revenue or expense; minus (3)(a) unrealized gains from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; (b) realized losses under derivative instruments excluded from the determination of net income and (c) other non-recurring expenses and unrealized items that reduced net income for a prior period, but represent a cash item in the current period.

We define Distributable Cash Flow for any period as Adjusted EBITDA less replacement capital expenditures, turnaround costs, cash interest expense (consolidated interest expense less non-cash interest expense) and income tax expense. Distributable Cash Flow is used by us and our investors to analyze our ability to pay distributions.

The definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash that are presented in this Quarterly Report have been updated to reflect the definition of "Consolidated Cash Flow" contained in the indenture governing our 2019 Notes. We are required to report Consolidated Cash Flow to the holders of our 2019 Notes and Adjusted EBITDA to the lenders under our revolving credit facility, and these measures are used by them to determine our compliance with certain covenants governing those debt instruments. The levels of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow that are presented in this Quarterly Report for prior periods have been for updated to reflect the use of the new definitions and are not significantly different from the previously reported levels of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow. Please refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources -- Debt and Credit Facilities" within this item for additional details regarding the covenants governing our debt instruments.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow should not be considered alternatives to net income, operating income, net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, management recognizes and considers the limitations of these measurements. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are only three of the measurements that management utilizes. Moreover, our EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because all companies may not calculate EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow in the same manner. The following table presents a reconciliation of both net income (loss) to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and Distributable Cash Flow, Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, our most directly comparable GAAP financial performance and liquidity measures, for each of the periods indicated.


             CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
    UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                          For the Three Months
                                                  Ended
                                          --------------------
                                               March 31,
                                               ---------
                                              2011         2010
                                              ----         ----
                                          (In thousands, except
                                             per unit data)

    Sales                                 $605,240     $484,616
    Cost of sales                          558,376      452,941
                                           -------      -------
    Gross profit                            46,864       31,675
                                            ------       ------
    Operating costs and expenses:
      Selling, general and
       administrative                       10,528        7,170
      Transportation                        23,075       20,246
      Taxes other than income taxes          1,360        1,025
      Other                                    535          327
                                               ---          ---
    Operating income                        11,366        2,907
                                            ------        -----
    Other income (expense):
      Interest expense                      (7,481)      (7,434)
      Realized gain (loss) on
       derivative instruments                  386         (561)
      Unrealized loss on derivative
       instruments                            (417)      (7,758)
      Other                                    617          (59)
                                               ---          ---
    Total other expense                     (6,895)     (15,812)
                                            ------      -------
    Net income before income
     taxes                                   4,471      (12,905)
    Income tax expense                         270          162
                                               ---          ---
    Net income (loss)                       $4,201     $(13,067)
                                            ======     ========
    Allocation of net income
     (loss):
      Net income (loss)                     $4,201     $(13,067)
      Less:
       General partner's interest in
        net income (loss)                       84         (261)
       Holders of incentive
        distribution rights                      -            -
                                               ---          ---
      Net income (loss) available
       to limited partners                  $4,117     $(12,806)
                                            ======     ========
      Weighted average limited
       partner units outstanding -
       basic                                36,875       35,351
                                            ======       ======
      Weighted average limited
       partner units outstanding -
       diluted                              36,895       35,351
                                            ======       ======
      Limited partner unitholders'
       basic and diluted net income
       (loss) per unit                       $0.11       $(0.36)
                                             =====       ======
    Cash distributions declared
     per limited partner unit               $0.475       $0.455
                                            ======       ======


                 CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                December 31,
                                               March 31, 2011        2010
                                               --------------  -------------
                                                 (Unaudited)
                                                   (In thousands, except unit
                                                             data)
                              ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                       $15,330             $37
      Accounts receivable:
       Trade                                          184,795         157,185
       Other                                              461             776
                                                          ---             ---
                                                      185,256         157,961
      Inventories                                     171,929         147,110
      Prepaid expenses and other current
       assets                                           1,495           1,909
      Deposits                                         31,994           2,094
                                                       ------           -----
    Total current assets                              406,004         309,111
    Property, plant and equipment, net                606,262         612,433
    Goodwill                                           48,335          48,335
    Other intangible assets, net                       27,918          29,666
    Other noncurrent assets, net                       19,879          17,127
                                                       ------          ------
    Total assets                                   $1,108,398      $1,016,672
                                                   ==========      ==========
                LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                               $160,173        $146,730
      Accounts payable - related party                 45,509          27,985
      Accrued salaries, wages and benefits              5,364           7,559
      Taxes payable                                     7,095           7,174
      Other current liabilities                         4,592          16,605
      Current portion of long-term debt                   968           4,844
      Derivative liabilities                          146,746          32,814
                                                      -------          ------
    Total current liabilities                         370,447         243,711
      Pension and postretirement benefit
       obligations                                      8,703           9,168
      Other long-term liabilities                       1,077           1,083
      Long-term debt, less current portion            356,865         364,431
                                                      -------         -------
    Total liabilities                                 737,092         618,393
    Commitments and contingencies
    Partners' capital:
      Limited partner unitholders (39,779,778
       units and 35,279,778 units                     488,233         407,773
      issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December
       31, 2010, respectively)
      General partner's interest                       19,841          18,125
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (136,768)        (27,619)
                                                     --------         -------
    Total partners' capital                           371,306         398,279
                                                      -------         -------
    Total liabilities and partners' capital        $1,108,398      $1,016,672
                                                   ==========      ==========


                  CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                          For the Three Months
                                                                 Ended
                                                          --------------------
                                                               March 31,
                                                               ---------
                                                             2011        2010
                                                             ----        ----
                                                            (In thousands)
    Operating activities
    Net income (loss)                                      $4,201    $(13,067)
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
    provided by (used in) operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                        14,432      14,404
      Amortization of turnaround costs                      3,213       2,140
      Non-cash interest expense                               998         947
      Provision for doubtful accounts                         135         (91)
      Unrealized loss on derivative instruments               417       7,758
      Other non-cash activities                             1,338         936
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable                                (27,430)    (17,438)
       Inventories                                        (24,819)     26,256
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets              414         313
       Derivative activity                                  4,305       1,071
       Turnaround costs                                    (5,587)       (940)
       Deposits                                           (29,900)      5,248
       Accounts payable                                    30,074      28,466
       Accrued salaries, wages and benefits                (2,195)       (630)
       Taxes payable                                          (79)       (645)
       Other liabilities                                  (12,019)      2,442
       Pension and postretirement benefit obligations        (404)        161
                                                             ----         ---
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating
     activities                                           (42,906)     57,331
    Investing activities
    Additions to property, plant and equipment             (6,566)     (5,669)
    Proceeds from sale of  equipment                           59          89
                                                              ---         ---
    Net cash used in investing activities                  (6,507)     (5,580)
    Financing activities
    Proceeds from borrowings - revolving credit
     facility                                             289,791     215,056
    Repayments of borrowings - revolving credit
     facility                                            (300,623)   (248,000)
    Repayments of borrowings - term loan credit
     facility                                                (963)       (963)
    Payments on capital lease obligations                    (267)       (372)
    Proceeds from equity offering, net                     92,366         793
    Contribution from Calumet GP, LLC                       1,970          18
    Change in bank overdraft                                    -      (1,650)
    Common units repurchased for vested phantom unit
     grants                                                  (620)       (248)
    Distributions to partners                             (16,948)    (16,397)
                                                          -------     -------
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing
     activities                                            64,706     (51,763)
                                                           ------     -------
    Net increase (decrease)  in cash and cash
     equivalents                                           15,293         (12)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period           37          49
                                                              ---         ---
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period            $15,330         $37
                                                          =======         ===
    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
    Interest paid                                          $7,185      $6,944
    Income taxes paid                                          $-          $8
                                                              ===         ===


                      CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
             RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA, ADJUSTED EBITDA, AND
                               DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FLOW
                                    (In thousands)

                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                           March 31,
                                                           ---------
                                                           2011          2010
                                                           ----          ----
                                                   (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)
    Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to
     EBITDA,
    Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash
     Flow:
    Net income (loss)                                    $4,201      $(13,067)
      Add:
       Interest expense                                   7,481         7,434
       Depreciation and amortization                     14,432        14,404
       Income tax expense                                   270           162
                                                            ---           ---
    EBITDA                                              $26,384        $8,933
                                                        -------        ------
      Add:
       Unrealized loss on derivatives                      $417        $7,758
       Realized gains on derivatives, not included
        in net income                                     3,743         1,070
       Amortization of turnaround costs                   3,213         2,140
       Non-cash equity based compensation                   896           222
                                                            ---           ---
       Adjusted EBITDA                                  $34,653       $20,123
                                                        -------       -------
    Less:
      Replacement capital expenditures (1)                4,091         5,449
      Cash interest expense (2)                           6,483         6,487
      Turnaround costs                                    5,587           940
      Income tax expense                                    270           162
                                                            ---           ---
    Distributable Cash Flow                             $18,222        $7,085
                                                        =======        ======



    (1)  Replacement capital expenditures are defined as those capital
     expenditures which do not increase operating capacity or reduce
     operating costs and exclude turnaround costs.
    (2)  Represents consolidated interest expense less non-cash interest
     expense.


                  CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
    RECONCILIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FLOW, ADJUSTED EBITDA AND EBITDA
            TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                                (In thousands)

                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                       March 31,
                                                       ---------
                                                       2011          2010
                                                       ----          ----
                                                (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    Reconciliation of Distributable Cash
     Flow, Adjusted EBITDA and
    EBITDA to net cash provided by (used
     in) operating activities:
    Distributable Cash Flow                         $18,222        $7,085
    Add:
    Replacement capital expenditures (1)              4,091         5,449
    Turnaround costs                                  5,587           940
    Cash interest expense (2)                         6,483         6,487
    Income tax expense                                  270           162
                                                        ---           ---
    Adjusted EBITDA                                 $34,653       $20,123
                                                    =======       =======
    Less:
    Unrealized loss on derivatives                     $417        $7,758
    Realized gains on derivatives, not
     included in net income                           3,743         1,070
    Non-cash equity based compensation                  896           222
    Amortization of turnaround costs                  3,213         2,140
                                                      -----         -----
    EBITDA                                          $26,384        $8,933
                                                    =======        ======
      Add:
       Unrealized loss on derivative
        instruments                                     417         7,758
       Cash interest expense (2)                     (6,483)       (6,487)
       Non-cash equity based compensation               896           222
       Amortization of turnaround costs               3,213         2,140
       Income tax expense                              (270)         (162)
       Provision for doubtful accounts                  135           (91)
       Changes in assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable                          (27,430)      (17,438)
       Inventory                                    (24,819)       26,256
       Other current assets                         (29,486)        5,561
       Turnaround costs                              (5,587)         (940)
       Derivative activity                            4,305         1,071
       Accounts payable                              30,074        28,466
       Other liabilities                            (14,293)        1,167
       Other, including changes in noncurrent
        assets and liabilities                           38           875
                                                        ---           ---
    Net cash provided by (used in)
     operating activities                          $(42,906)      $57,331
                                                   ========       =======



    (1)  Replacement capital expenditures are defined as those
     capital expenditures which do not increase operating capacity
     or reduce operating costs.
    (2)   Represents consolidated interest expense less non-cash
     interest expense.



                      CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
                      EXISTING COMMODITY DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
                                   March 31, 2011

    Fuel Products Segment

    The following tables provide information about our derivative
     instruments related to our fuel products segment as of March 31,
     2011, all of which are designated as hedges:




                                                                   Average
                                                  Barrels           Swap
    Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates  Purchased  BPD   ($/Bbl)
    --------------------------------------------  ---------  ---   -------
    Second Quarter 2011                           1,774,000 19,495  $77.03
    Third Quarter 2011                            1,610,000 17,500   77.38
    Fourth Quarter 2011                           1,334,000 14,500   77.71
    Calendar Year 2012                            5,626,000 15,372   86.63
    Calendar Year 2013                            1,125,000  3,082  101.50
                                                  ---------         ------
    Totals                                       11,469,000
    Average price                                                   $84.27




                                                              Average
                                                                Swap
                                               Barrels
    Diesel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates    Sold    BPD  ($/Bbl)
    -----------------------------------------   -------  ---  -------
    Second Quarter 2011                         637,000 7,000  $89.57
    Third Quarter 2011                          552,000 6,000   91.74
    Fourth Quarter 2011                         552,000 6,000   91.74
    Calendar Year 2012                        1,651,000 4,511  101.08
                                              ---------        ------
    Totals                                    3,392,000
    Average price                                              $95.88




                                                                 Average
                                                                   Swap
                                                 Barrels
    Jet Fuel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates    Sold    BPD   ($/Bbl)
    -------------------------------------------   -------  ---   -------
    Second Quarter 2011                           819,000  9,000  $89.58
    Third Quarter 2011                            920,000 10,000   89.86
    Fourth Quarter 2011                           644,000  7,000   89.21
    Calendar Year 2012                          3,838,500 10,488   99.78
    Calendar Year 2013                            945,000  2,589  126.36
                                                  -------         ------
    Totals                                      7,166,500
    Average price                                                 $99.90




                                                               Average
                                                                Swap
                                                Barrels
    Gasoline Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates   Sold    BPD  ($/Bbl)
    -------------------------------------------  -------  ---  -------
    Second Quarter 2011                          318,000 3,495  $85.95
    Third Quarter 2011                           138,000 1,500   85.50
    Fourth Quarter 2011                          138,000 1,500   85.50
    Calendar Year  2012                          136,500   373   89.04
    Calendar Year 2013                           180,000   493  110.38
                                                 -------        ------
    Totals                                       910,500
    Average price                                               $91.11



    The following table provides a summary of these derivatives and implied
     crack spreads for the crude oil, diesel and gasoline swaps disclosed
     above, all of which are designated as hedges.



                                         Barrels         Implied
    Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates Purchased   BPD    Crack
    ---------------------------------- ---------   ---   Spread
                                                         ($/Bbl)
                                                         -------
    Second Quarter 2011                 1,774,000 19,495   $11.89
    Third Quarter 2011                  1,610,000 17,500    12.75
    Fourth Quarter 2011                 1,334,000 14,500    12.16
    Calendar Year 2012                  5,626,000 15,372    13.27
    Calendar Year 2013                  1,125,000  3,082    22.30
                                        ---------
    Totals                             11,469,000
    Average price                                          $13.74



    At March 31, 2011, the Partnership had the following put options
     related to jet fuel crack spreads in its fuel products segment, none
     of which are designated as hedges.



                                                   Average  Average
                                                    Sold
                                                     Put   Bought Put
    Jet Fuel Put Option Crack Spread
     Contracts by Expiration Dates   Barrels  BPD  ($/Bbl)  ($/Bbl)
    -------------------------------- -------  ---  -------  -------
    Fourth Quarter 2011              184,000 2,000   $4.75       $7.00
                                     -------         -----       -----
    Totals                           184,000
    Average price                                    $4.75       $7.00



    Specialty Products Segment

    At March 31, 2011 the Company did not have any derivative positions
     outstanding related to crude oil purchases in its specialty products
     segment.

SOURCE Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

SOURCE: Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Reports First Quarter 2011 Results

PR Newswire

INDIANAPOLIS, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) (the "Partnership," "Calumet," "we," "our" or "us") reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $4.2 million compared to a net loss of $13.1 million for the same quarter in 2010. These results include noncash unrealized derivative losses of $0.4 million and $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Calumet reported net cash used by operating activities of $42.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $57.3 million in 2010.

Earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) were $26.4 million and $34.7 million, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $8.9 million and $20.1 million, respectively, for the same quarter in 2010. Distributable Cash Flow (as defined below) for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $18.2 million compared to $7.1 million for the same quarter in 2010. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA quarter over quarter was due primarily to higher gross profit, discussed below, and decreased unrealized derivative losses, partially offset by increased transportation expense. (See the section of this press release titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the attached tables for discussion of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and other non-generally accepted accounting principles ("non-GAAP") financial measures, definitions of these measures and reconciliations of such measures to the comparable GAAP measures.)

"We are pleased with our results for the first quarter. Specialty products production levels improved quarter over quarter.  Our fuels production was reduced in the first quarter due to the planned turnaround of various operating units at our Shreveport refinery.  We continue to focus on increased run rates to meet higher demand for our specialty products and to better benefit from improved fuel products crack spreads," said Bill Grube, Calumet's Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board. "As a result of these improvements in our operations and our outlook, we raised our quarterly distribution to $0.475 per unit for the first quarter of 2011, a $0.005 per unit increase over the fourth quarter of 2010.  Also, we completed a follow-on equity offering, which yielded net proceeds of $94 million in March 2011 and completed a private placement offering of $400 million of senior unsecured notes due 2019 in April 2011 to enhance liquidity and strengthen our long-term capital structure," said Grube.

The $17.3 million improvement in net income quarter over quarter was due primarily to an increase of $15.2 million in gross profit, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expense of $3.4 million and higher transportation expense of $2.8 million due to increased sales volume. These results were also impacted by a decrease in noncash unrealized derivative losses of $7.3 million, which may or may not be realized in the future as the derivatives are settled.

Gross profit by segment is as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:


Three Months Ended

March 31,


2011


2010


(In thousands, except for barrel data)



Specialty products

$ 47,891


$  23,426

Fuel products

(1,027)


8,249

Total gross profit (1)

$ 46,864


$  31,675





Specialty products gross profit per barrel

$  18.09


$       9.54

Fuel products gross profit per barrel

$   (0.47)


$       3.75







(1)  We define specialty products and fuel products gross profit as sales less the cost of crude oil and other feedstocks and other production-related expenses, the most significant portion of which include labor, plant fuel, utilities, contract services, maintenance, depreciation and processing materials.



The increase in specialty products segment gross profit of $24.5 million was due primarily to a 20.5% increase in the average selling price per barrel, partially offset by a 21.3% increase in the average cost of crude oil per barrel. Also, specialty products sales volumes increased 7.9%, due primarily to improvements in overall specialty products demand as a result of improved economic conditions.

Fuel products segment gross profit was negatively impacted by a 1.2% decrease in fuel products sales volume, as a result of planned turnaround activities at our Shreveport refinery in the first quarter of 2011, weather related unplanned downtime and the increased realized losses from our fuel products hedging program partially offset by selling prices (excluding the impacts of hedging activities) for our fuel products increasing by 31.0% as compared to a 21.4% increase in the cost of crude oil.  Our fuels hedging program resulted in a decrease of $25.3 million of gross profit in 2011 as compared to 2010 as we had outstanding hedges which approximated 80% of our diesel and jet fuel sales related to the 2011 period.  As a result, we did not benefit materially from the increase in market crack spreads for diesel and jet fuel. Also, by-product production increased in 2011 as compared to 2010 due primarily to an increase quarter over quarter in sour crude oil run rates due to the turnaround of the sweet crude oil unit which resulted in a reduction in gross profit in our fuel products segment of approximately $5.5 million.  Finally, we experienced higher operating costs during the 2011 period primarily driven by increased maintenance costs.

Quarterly Distribution

On April 8, 2011, the Partnership declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.475 per unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 on all outstanding units. The distribution will be paid on May 13, 2011 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on May 3, 2011. This distribution represents an increase of $0.005 per unit from the fourth quarter of 2010.

Operations Summary

The following table sets forth unaudited information about our combined operations. Facility production volume differs from sales volume due to changes in inventory.


Three Months Ended March 31,


2011


2010





Sales volume (bpd):




Specialty products

29,422


27,278

Fuel products

24,134


24,422

Total (1)

53,556


51,700





Total feedstock runs (bpd) (2)

56,085


48,331

Facility production (bpd):




Specialty products:




Lubricating oils

13,779


11,279

Solvents

10,127


8,070

Waxes

1,059


1,009

Fuels

633


1,150

Asphalt and other by-products

8,024


5,766

Total

33,622


27,274

Fuel products:




Gasoline

8,964


8,777

Diesel

10,763


8,986

Jet fuel

3,165


5,254

By-products

556


297

Total

23,448


23,314

Total facility production (3)

57,070


50,588











(1)  Total sales volume includes sales from the production at our facilities and certain third-party facilities pursuant to supply and/or processing agreements and sales of inventories.


(2)  Total feedstock runs represent the barrels per day of crude oil and other feedstocks processed at our facilities and at certain third-party facilities pursuant to supply and/or processing agreements.  The increase in feedstock runs for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same quarter in 2010 is due primarily to the decision to increase crude oil run rates at our facilities during the entire first quarter of 2011 because of favorable economics of running additional barrels, partially offset by a planned turnaround on our sweet crude unit at our Shreveport refinery.


(3)  Total facility production represents the barrels per day of specialty products and fuel products yielded from processing crude oil and other feedstocks at our facilities and at certain third-party facilities, pursuant to supply and/or processing agreements, including such specialty products agreements with LyondellBasell. The difference between total facility production and total feedstock runs is primarily a result of the time lag between the input of feedstock and production of finished products and volume loss. The increase in production of specialty products in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter in 2010 is due primarily to higher throughput rates at our Princeton and Shreveport refineries quarter over quarter, as well as increased volumes under our specialty products agreements with LyondellBasell, partially offset by planned turnaround activities at our Shreveport refinery during the first quarter of 2011.



Credit Agreement Covenant Compliance and 2019 Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

Compliance with the financial covenants under Calumet's credit agreements is measured quarterly based upon performance over the most recent four fiscal quarters. As of March 31, 2011, Calumet continued to be in compliance with all financial covenants under its credit agreements.

On April 21, 2011, Calumet fully repaid and terminated its senior secured first lien credit facility with the proceeds from a $400 million 2019 senior unsecured notes offering (the "2019 Notes").  Please read the indenture governing the 2019 senior unsecured notes that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Current Report on Form 8-K on April 26, 2011 for a complete listing of the covenants under this new agreement.  

Revolving Credit Facility Capacity

On March 31, 2011, Calumet had availability under its revolving credit facility of $225.6 million, based on a $310.5 million borrowing base, $84.9 million in outstanding standby letters of credit, and no outstanding borrowings. Calumet believes that it will have sufficient cash flow from operations and borrowing capacity to meet its financial commitments, minimum quarterly distributions to unitholders, debt service obligations, contingencies and anticipated capital expenditures. However, Calumet is subject to business and operational risks that could materially adversely affect its cash flows. A material decrease in Calumet's cash flow from operations a significant or a sustained decline in crude oil prices would likely produce a corollary material adverse effect on Calumet's borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility and potentially its ability to comply with the covenants under its credit facilities. Substantial declines in crude oil prices, if sustained, may materially diminish Calumet's borrowing base, which is based in part on the value of Calumet's crude oil inventory, which could result in a material reduction in Calumet's borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. A significant increase in crude oil prices, if sustained, would likely result in increased working capital funded by borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

About the Partnership

The Partnership is a Delaware limited partnership formed on September 27, 2005 and is a leading independent producer of high-quality, specialty hydrocarbon products in North America. The Partnership processes crude oil and other feedstocks into customized lubricating oils, white oils, solvents, petrolatums, waxes and other specialty products used in consumer, industrial and automotive products. The Partnership also has contractual arrangements with Houston Refining and other third parties which provide additional volumes of finished products for its specialty products segment.

The Partnership also produces fuel products including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The Partnership is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and has five facilities located in northwest Louisiana, western Pennsylvania and southeastern Texas.

A conference call is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT) on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, to discuss the financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2011. Anyone interested in listening to the presentation may call 866-356-4281 and enter passcode 48143421. For international callers, the dial-in number is 617-597-5395 and the passcode is 48143421.

The telephonic replay of the conference call is available in the United States by calling 888-286-8010 and entering passcode 80731368. International callers can access the replay by calling 617-801-6888 and entering passcode 80731368. The replay will be available beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at approximately 4:00 p.m. until Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

The information contained in this press release is available on the Partnership's website at http://www.calumetspecialty.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements". The words "may," "intend," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature.  These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us.  While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate.  All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts for our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions.  Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those summarized below: the overall demand for specialty hydrocarbon products, fuels and other refined products; our ability to produce specialty products and fuels that meet our customers' unique and precise specifications; the impact of fluctuations and rapid increases or decreases in crude oil and crack spread prices, including the resulting impact on our liquidity; the results of the Partnership's hedging and other risk management activities; the ability of the Partnership to comply with the financial covenants contained in its debt instruments; the availability of, and the Partnership's ability to consummate, acquisition or combination opportunities; labor relations; the Partnership's access to capital to fund expansions, acquisitions and its working capital needs and its ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms; successful integration and future performance of acquired assets,  businesses or third-party product supply and processing relationships; environmental liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves; maintenance of the Partnership's credit ratings and ability to receive open credit from its suppliers; demand for various grades of crude oil and resulting changes in pricing conditions; fluctuations in refinery capacity; the ability to access sufficient crude oil supply through evergreen contracts and on the spot market; the effects of competition; continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, counterparties; the impact of current and future laws, rulings and governmental regulations, including guidance related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; shortages or cost increases of power supplies, natural gas, materials or labor; hurricane or other weather interference with business operations; fluctuations in the debt and equity markets; accidents or other unscheduled shutdowns and general economic, market or business conditions. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We include in this Quarterly Report the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and provide reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow to net income (loss) and net cash provided (used in) by operating activities, our most directly comparable financial performance and liquidity measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are used as supplemental financial measures by our management and by external users of our financial statements such as investors, commercial banks, research analysts and others, to assess:

  • the financial performance of our assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;

  • the ability of our assets to generate cash sufficient to pay interest costs and support our indebtedness;

  • our operating performance and return on capital as compared to those of other companies in our industry, without regard to financing or capital structure; and

  • the viability of acquisitions and capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return on alternative investment opportunities.

We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to analysts and investors as they exclude transactions not related to our core cash operating activities and provide metrics to analyze our ability to pay distributions. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations.

We define EBITDA for any period as net income plus interest expense (including debt issuance and extinguishment costs), taxes and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA for any period as: (1) net income plus (2)(a) interest expense; (b) income taxes; (c) depreciation and amortization; (d) unrealized losses from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; (e) realized gains under derivative instruments excluded from the determination of net income; (f) non-cash equity based compensation expense and other non-cash items (excluding items such as accruals of cash expenses in a future period or amortization of a prepaid cash expense) that were deducted in computing net income; (g) debt refinancing fees, premiums and penalties and (h) all extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items of gain or loss, or revenue or expense; minus (3)(a)  unrealized gains from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; (b) realized losses under derivative instruments excluded from the determination of net income and (c) other non-recurring expenses and unrealized items that reduced net income for a prior period, but represent a cash item in the current period.

We define Distributable Cash Flow for any period as Adjusted EBITDA less replacement capital expenditures, turnaround costs, cash interest expense (consolidated interest expense less non-cash interest expense) and income tax expense. Distributable Cash Flow is used by us and our investors to analyze our ability to pay distributions.

The definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash that are presented in this Quarterly Report have been updated to reflect the definition of "Consolidated Cash Flow" contained in the indenture governing our 2019 Notes.  We are required to report Consolidated Cash Flow to the holders of our 2019 Notes and Adjusted EBITDA to the lenders under our revolving credit facility, and these measures are used by them to determine our compliance with certain covenants governing those debt instruments.   The levels of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow that are presented in this Quarterly Report for prior periods have been for updated to reflect the use of the new definitions and are not significantly different from the previously reported levels of Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow.  Please refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources — Debt and Credit Facilities" within this item for additional details regarding the covenants governing our debt instruments.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow should not be considered alternatives to net income, operating income, net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, management recognizes and considers the limitations of these measurements. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow are only three of the measurements that management utilizes. Moreover, our EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because all companies may not calculate EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow in the same manner. The following table presents a reconciliation of both net income (loss) to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and Distributable Cash Flow, Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, our most directly comparable GAAP financial performance and liquidity measures, for each of the periods indicated.

CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS




For the Three Months Ended

March 31,


2011

2010


(In thousands, except per unit data)



Sales

$  605,240

$  484,616

Cost of sales

558,376

452,941

Gross profit

46,864

31,675

Operating costs and expenses:



Selling, general and administrative

10,528

7,170

Transportation

23,075

20,246

Taxes other than income taxes

1,360

1,025

Other

535

327

Operating income

11,366

2,907

Other income (expense):



Interest expense

(7,481)

(7,434)

Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

386

(561)

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments

(417)

(7,758)

Other

617

(59)

Total other expense

(6,895)

(15,812)

Net income before income taxes

4,471

(12,905)

Income tax expense

270

162

Net income (loss)

$  4,201

$  (13,067)

Allocation of net income (loss):



Net income (loss)

$  4,201

$  (13,067)

Less:



General partner's interest in net income (loss)

84

(261)

Holders of incentive distribution rights

    —

    —

Net income (loss) available to limited partners

$  4,117

$  (12,806)

Weighted average limited partner units outstanding — basic

36,875

35,351

Weighted average limited partner units outstanding — diluted

36,895

35,351

Limited partner unitholders' basic and diluted net income (loss) per unit

$  0.11

$  (0.36)

Cash distributions declared per limited partner unit

$       0.475

$       0.455




CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



March 31, 2011

December 31, 2010


(Unaudited)



(In thousands, except unit data)

ASSETS



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents

$  15,330

$      37

Accounts receivable:



Trade

184,795

157,185

Other

461

776


185,256

157,961

Inventories

171,929

147,110

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,495

1,909

Deposits

31,994

2,094

Total current assets

406,004

309,111

Property, plant and equipment, net

606,262

612,433

Goodwill

48,335

48,335

Other intangible assets, net

27,918

29,666

Other noncurrent assets, net

19,879

17,127

Total assets

$  1,108,398

$  1,016,672

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL



Current liabilities:



Accounts payable

$  160,173

$  146,730

Accounts payable — related party

45,509

27,985

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits

5,364

7,559

Taxes payable

7,095

7,174

Other current liabilities

4,592

16,605

Current portion of long-term debt

968

4,844

Derivative liabilities

146,746

32,814

Total current liabilities

370,447

243,711

Pension and postretirement benefit obligations

8,703

9,168

Other long-term liabilities

1,077

1,083

Long-term debt, less current portion

356,865

364,431

Total liabilities

737,092

618,393

Commitments and contingencies



Partners' capital:



Limited partner unitholders (39,779,778 units and 35,279,778 units

issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)

488,233

407,773

General partner's interest

19,841

18,125

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(136,768)

(27,619)

Total partners' capital

371,306

398,279

Total liabilities and partners' capital

$  1,108,398

$  1,016,672





CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



For the Three Months Ended

March 31,


2011

2010


(In thousands)

Operating activities



Net income (loss)

$  4,201

$  (13,067)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash

provided by (used in) operating activities:



Depreciation and amortization

14,432

14,404

Amortization of turnaround costs

3,213

2,140

Non-cash interest expense

998

947

Provision for doubtful accounts

135

(91)

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments

417

7,758

Other non-cash activities

1,338

936

Changes in assets and liabilities:



Accounts receivable

(27,430)

(17,438)

Inventories

(24,819)

26,256

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

414

313

Derivative activity

4,305

1,071

Turnaround costs

(5,587)

(940)

Deposits

(29,900)

5,248

Accounts payable

30,074

28,466

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits

(2,195)

(630)

Taxes payable

(79)

(645)

Other liabilities

(12,019)

2,442

Pension and postretirement benefit obligations

(404)

161

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(42,906)

57,331

Investing activities



Additions to property, plant and equipment

(6,566)

(5,669)

Proceeds from sale of  equipment

59

89

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,507)

(5,580)

Financing activities



Proceeds from borrowings — revolving credit facility

289,791

215,056

Repayments of borrowings — revolving credit facility

(300,623)

(248,000)

Repayments of borrowings — term loan credit facility

(963)

(963)

Payments on capital lease obligations

(267)

(372)

Proceeds from equity offering, net

92,366

793

Contribution from Calumet GP, LLC

1,970

18

Change in bank overdraft

(1,650)

Common units repurchased for vested phantom unit grants

(620)

(248)

Distributions to partners

(16,948)

(16,397)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

64,706

(51,763)

Net increase (decrease)  in cash and cash equivalents

15,293

(12)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

37

49

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$  15,330

$  37

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information



Interest paid

$  7,185

$  6,944

Income taxes paid

$  —

$  8





CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA, ADJUSTED EBITDA, AND DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FLOW

(In thousands)



Three Months Ended

March 31,


2011

2010


(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA,

Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow:



Net income (loss)

$      4,201

$  (13,067)

Add:



Interest expense

7,481

7,434

Depreciation and amortization

14,432

14,404

Income tax expense

270

162

EBITDA

$    26,384

$  8,933

Add:



Unrealized loss on derivatives

$         417

$  7,758

Realized gains on derivatives, not included in net income

3,743

1,070

Amortization of turnaround costs

3,213

2,140

Non-cash equity based compensation

896

222

Adjusted EBITDA

$    34,653

$  20,123

Less:



Replacement capital expenditures (1)

4,091

5,449

Cash interest expense (2)

6,483

6,487

Turnaround costs

5,587

940

Income tax expense

270

162

Distributable Cash Flow

$     18,222

$  7,085




(1)  Replacement capital expenditures are defined as those capital expenditures which do not increase operating capacity or reduce operating costs and exclude turnaround costs.

(2)  Represents consolidated interest expense less non-cash interest expense.



CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

RECONCILIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FLOW, ADJUSTED EBITDA AND EBITDA TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(In thousands)



Three Months Ended

March 31,


2011

2010


(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Distributable Cash Flow, Adjusted EBITDA and

EBITDA to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:



Distributable Cash Flow

$   18,222

$   7,085

Add:



Replacement capital expenditures (1)

4,091

5,449

Turnaround costs

5,587

940

Cash interest expense (2)

6,483

6,487

Income tax expense

270

162

Adjusted EBITDA

$   34,653

$    20,123

Less:



Unrealized loss on derivatives

$      417

$   7,758

Realized gains on derivatives, not included in net income

3,743

1,070

Non-cash equity based compensation

896

222

Amortization of turnaround costs

3,213

2,140

EBITDA

$    26,384

$      8,933

Add:



Unrealized loss on derivative instruments

417

7,758

Cash interest expense (2)

(6,483)

(6,487)

Non-cash equity based compensation

896

222

Amortization of turnaround costs

3,213

2,140

Income tax expense

(270)

(162)

Provision for doubtful accounts

135

(91)

Changes in assets and liabilities:



Accounts receivable

(27,430)

(17,438)

Inventory

(24,819)

26,256

Other current assets

(29,486)

5,561

Turnaround costs

(5,587)

(940)

Derivative activity

4,305

1,071

Accounts payable

30,074

28,466

Other liabilities

(14,293)

1,167

Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities

38

875

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$(42,906)

$   57,331




(1)  Replacement capital expenditures are defined as those capital expenditures which do not increase operating capacity or reduce operating costs.

(2)  Represents consolidated interest expense less non-cash interest expense.



CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
EXISTING COMMODITY DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
March 31, 2011


Fuel Products Segment


The following tables provide information about our derivative instruments related to our fuel products segment as of March 31, 2011, all of which are designated as hedges:







Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates


Barrels

Purchased



BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Second Quarter 2011

1,774,000

19,495

$  77.03

Third Quarter 2011

1,610,000

17,500

77.38

Fourth Quarter 2011

1,334,000

14,500

77.71

Calendar Year 2012

5,626,000

15,372

86.63

Calendar Year 2013

1,125,000

3,082

101.50

Totals

11,469,000



Average price



$  84.27







Diesel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates



Barrels Sold



BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Second Quarter 2011

637,000

7,000

$  89.57

Third Quarter 2011

552,000

6,000

91.74

Fourth Quarter 2011

552,000

6,000

91.74

Calendar Year 2012

1,651,000

4,511

101.08

Totals

3,392,000



Average price



$  95.88







Jet Fuel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates



Barrels Sold



BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Second Quarter 2011

819,000

9,000

$  89.58

Third Quarter 2011

920,000

10,000

89.86

Fourth Quarter 2011

644,000

7,000

89.21

Calendar Year 2012

3,838,500

10,488

99.78

Calendar Year 2013

945,000

2,589

126.36

Totals

7,166,500



Average price



$  99.90







Gasoline Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates



Barrels Sold



BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Second Quarter 2011

318,000

3,495

$  85.95

Third Quarter 2011

138,000

1,500

85.50

Fourth Quarter 2011

138,000

1,500

85.50

Calendar Year  2012

136,500

373

89.04

Calendar Year 2013

180,000

493

110.38

Totals

910,500



Average price



$  91.11




The following table provides a summary of these derivatives and implied crack spreads for the crude oil, diesel and gasoline swaps disclosed above, all of which are designated as hedges.





Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels

Purchased


BPD

Implied

Crack

Spread

($/Bbl)

Second Quarter 2011

1,774,000

19,495

$11.89

Third Quarter 2011

1,610,000

17,500

12.75

Fourth Quarter 2011

1,334,000

14,500

12.16

Calendar Year 2012

5,626,000

15,372

13.27

Calendar Year 2013

1,125,000

3,082

22.30

Totals

11,469,000



Average price



$13.74




At March 31, 2011, the Partnership had the following put options related to jet fuel crack spreads in its fuel products segment, none of which are designated as hedges.






Jet Fuel Put Option Crack Spread Contracts by Expiration Dates



Barrels



BPD

Average

Sold Put

($/Bbl)

Average

Bought Put

($/Bbl)

Fourth Quarter 2011

184,000

2,000

$   4.75

$       7.00

Totals

184,000




Average price



$   4.75

$       7.00




Specialty Products Segment


At March 31, 2011 the Company did not have any derivative positions outstanding related to crude oil purchases in its specialty products segment.  



SOURCE Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

CONTACT: Jennifer Straumins, +1-317-328-5660, jennifer.straumins@calumetspecialty.com

Web Site: http://www.calumetspecialty.com