UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2014
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P. | ||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||
Delaware | 0-5465 | 13-3727655 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York | 10022 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 520-2300
N/A |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 12, 2014, Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Current Report, including the exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this Current Report, including the exhibit, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any incorporation by reference language in any such filing, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be considered “filed” or incorporated by reference therein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press Release issued March 12, 2014. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
March 12, 2014 | STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P. | |
By: | Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. | |
Its General Partner | ||
By: | /s/ James F. McCabe, Jr. | |
James F. McCabe, Jr. | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press Release issued March 12, 2014. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE Source: Steel Partners Holdings L.P.
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2013 Financial Results
NEW YORK, March 12, 2014 -- Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP) (“SPLP” or the “Company”), a global, diversified holding company, today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. They are summarized in the following paragraphs. For a full discussion of the operating results, please read the Company's Form 10-K, which can be found at www.steelpartners.com.
SPLP reported revenue of $192.9 million for the quarter, as compared to $162.9 million for the same period of 2012. Loss before taxes and equity method investments was $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, as compared to income of $8.1 million in 2012. Net income attributable to the Company's common unitholders for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $30.8 million, or $0.99 per diluted common unit, as compared to a loss of $1.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted common unit, for the same period in 2012.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 SPLP reported revenues of $805.2 million, as compared to $711.6 million in 2012. Income before taxes and equity method investments was $26.9 million for the year, as compared to income of $44.4 million in 2012. Net income attributable to the Company's common unitholders for the year was $19.5 million, or $0.63 per diluted common unit, as compared to net income of $41.0 million, or $1.38 per diluted common unit, for 2012.
Financial Summary ($000s)
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 192,919 | $ | 162,909 | $ | 805,174 | $ | 711,586 | |||||||
Costs and Expenses | 197,504 | 154,804 | 778,271 | 667,158 | |||||||||||
(Loss) Income before taxes and equity method investments | (4,585 | ) | 8,105 | 26,903 | 44,428 | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) provision | (5,829 | ) | 2,467 | 10,244 | 16,833 | ||||||||||
Income (Loss) of associated companies, net of taxes | 40,227 | (11,180 | ) | 27,786 | 14,204 | ||||||||||
(Loss) Income from other investments - related party | (1,013 | ) | 95 | (271 | ) | (8,329 | ) | ||||||||
Income from investments held at fair value | 5,476 | 6,102 | 811 | 18,967 | |||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | 45,934 | 655 | 44,985 | 52,437 | |||||||||||
(Loss) Income from discontinued operations | (4,267 | ) | 5,396 | (165 | ) | 11,328 | |||||||||
Net income | 41,667 | 6,051 | 44,820 | 63,765 | |||||||||||
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (10,908 | ) | (7,071 | ) | (25,360 | ) | (22,747 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common unit holders | $ | 30,759 | $ | (1,020 | ) | $ | 19,460 | $ | 41,018 | ||||||
Net income (loss) per common unit - basic | $ | 1.04 | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.65 | $ | 1.38 | ||||||
Net income (loss) per common unit - diluted | $ | 0.99 | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.63 | $ | 1.38 | ||||||
Segment Results ($000s)
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||||||||
Diversified industrial | $ | 152,309 | $ | 126,083 | $ | 655,224 | $ | 579,528 | |||||||
Energy | 33,498 | 26,915 | 120,029 | 92,834 | |||||||||||
Financial services | 7,443 | 7,636 | 28,185 | 21,155 | |||||||||||
Corporate | (331 | ) | 2,275 | 1,736 | 18,069 | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 192,919 | $ | 162,909 | $ | 805,174 | $ | 711,586 | |||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes: | |||||||||||||||
Diversified industrial | $ | 11,977 | $ | 7,597 | $ | 62,278 | $ | 39,903 | |||||||
Energy | 2,705 | 1,564 | 12,641 | 25,034 | |||||||||||
Financial services | 4,501 | 5,318 | 17,668 | 12,913 | |||||||||||
Corporate | 20,922 | (11,357 | ) | (37,358 | ) | (8,580 | ) | ||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 40,105 | 3,122 | 55,229 | 69,270 | |||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) provision | (5,829 | ) | 2,467 | 10,244 | 16,833 | ||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ | 45,934 | $ | 655 | $ | 44,985 | $ | 52,437 | |||||||
Income (loss) from equity method investments: | |||||||||||||||
Diversified industrial | $ | 7,060 | $ | 3,094 | $ | 18,257 | $ | 1,796 | |||||||
Energy | (646 | ) | — | (863 | ) | 13,139 | |||||||||
Corporate | 32,800 | (14,179 | ) | 10,121 | (9,060 | ) | |||||||||
Total | $ | 39,214 | $ | (11,085 | ) | $ | 27,515 | $ | 5,875 | ||||||
About Steel Partners Holdings L.P.
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. is a global diversified holding company that engages in multiple businesses through consolidated subsidiaries, associated companies and other interests. It owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in leading companies in various industries, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect SPLP's current expectations and projections about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause its actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities in 2014 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, SPLP's subsidiaries need for additional financing and the terms and conditions of any financing that is consummated, their customers' acceptance of its new and existing products, the risk that the Company and its subsidiaries will not be able to compete successfully, and the possible volatility of the Company's unit price and the potential fluctuation in its operating results. Although SPLP believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable and achievable, any such statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that the actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking statements. Investors should read carefully the factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company's filings with the SEC, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for information regarding risk factors that could affect the Company's results. Except as otherwise required by federal securities laws, SPLP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.
Investor contact: Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc.
James F. McCabe, Jr., Chief Financial Officer
212-520-2300
jmccabe@steelpartners.com