NGL Energy Partners LP current report, 14 September 2018

SEC Filing Summary: NGL Energy Partners LP (Form 8-K)

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by NGL Energy Partners LP on September 14, 2018. The filing primarily addresses a material corporate event regarding the redemption of outstanding debt securities.

Key Financial Metrics and Debt

  • Debt Instrument: 6.875% Senior Notes due 2021.
  • Principal Amount Called: $367,048,000 (100% of outstanding principal).
  • Redemption Date: October 16, 2018.
  • Redemption Price: 101.719% of principal ($1,017.19 per $1,000).
  • Accrued Interest: $0.19 per $1,000 of redeemed Notes.
  • Upcoming Interest Payment: Scheduled for October 15, 2018, to holders of record as of October 1, 2018.

The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or overall liquidity metrics, as this report focuses exclusively on the debt redemption event.

Material Changes

The Company has initiated the full redemption of its 6.875% Senior Notes due 2021. This action will reduce the Company's outstanding debt load by approximately $367 million upon the redemption date. The redemption price includes a premium over par value.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Management has executed a formal notice of redemption. The filing states that the redemption is being made solely pursuant to this notice. No specific guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks related to future operations is included in this specific 8-K filing. The press release detailing the event is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 but is not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the total cash outflow required for the redemption, including the 1.719% premium and accrued interest.
  • Confirm the Company's liquidity position to ensure it can fund the $367 million principal plus premium without refinancing risk.
  • Check the record date (October 1, 2018) to determine eligibility for the final interest payment on October 15, 2018.
  • Review the impact of this debt reduction on the Company's leverage ratios and interest expense in subsequent quarters.