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Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results
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INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq: CLMT) (the "Partnership" or "Calumet") reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 of $21.2 million compared to $4.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, Calumet reported net income of $7.2 million compared to $53.6 million for the same period in 2009. These results include noncash unrealized derivative losses of $13.8 million and gains of $17.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Calumet reported net cash provided by operating activities of $87.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to $110.6 million for the same period in 2009.

Earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined by the Partnership's credit agreements) were $44.1 million and $40.9 million, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 as compared to $27.7 million and $42.5 million, respectively, for the same quarter in 2009. Distributable Cash Flow (as defined below) for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 was $28.6 million as compared to $30.2 million for the same quarter in 2009. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA quarter over quarter was primarily due to increased realized losses on derivatives and increased transportation expense partially offset by higher gross profit, discussed below. (See the section of this 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 measures and reconciliations of such measures to the comparable GAAP measures.)

"We are pleased with our results for the third quarter. Our production levels and gross profit have continued to improve in each quarter this year. We continue to focus on increased run rates to meet higher demand for our specialty products," said Bill Grube, Calumet's Chief Executive Officer and President. "As a result of our third quarter results, we have raised our distribution to $0.46 per unit, a $0.005 per unit increase over the prior quarter," said Grube.

The $17.2 million improvement in net income quarter over quarter was due primarily to an increase of $21.0 million in gross profit, partially offset by increased realized derivative losses of $6.3 million and higher transportation expense of $4.7 million due to increased sales volume. These results include noncash unrealized derivative gains of $1.9 million and losses of $4.5 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:




                                    Three Months
                                       Ended               Nine Months Ended
                                   September 30,             September 30,
                                  2010       2009         2010        2009
                                  ----       ----         ----        ----
                                  (In thousands)            (In thousands)

    Specialty products         $60,880    $33,523     $130,706    $114,080
    Fuel products                1,226      7,633       12,695      24,414
                                 -----      -----       ------      ------
    Total gross profit (1)     $62,106    $41,156     $143,401    $138,494
                               =======    =======     ========    ========

    Specialty products gross
     profit per barrel          $20.58     $13.96       $16.56      $16.34
                                ======     ======       ======      ======
    Fuel products gross
     profit per barrel           $0.48      $2.55        $1.79       $2.82
                                 =====      =====        =====       =====

(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 of $27.4 million in specialty products segment gross profit quarter over quarter was primarily due to an increase of 19.7% in the average selling price per barrel, while the average cost of crude oil per barrel increased by only 12.6%. Also, specialty products sales volumes increased 23.1%, due primarily to improvements in overall specialty products demand as a result of improved economic conditions and the addition of sales volumes under our specialty products agreements with LyondellBasell which we entered into during the fourth quarter of 2009 (the "LyondellBasell Agreements").

The decrease of $6.4 million in fuel products segment gross profit quarter over quarter was negatively impacted by the 13.9% decrease in fuel products sales volume as a result of lower overall throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery to facilitate the balancing of inventory levels subsequent to the extended turnaround completed in April 2010. Partially offsetting this decrease in sales volume was a slight improvement in crack spreads as the average selling price per barrel of our fuel products increased by 14.8% driven by market conditions including a 12.5% increase in the average cost of crude oil per barrel, combined with a net $2.5 million increase in derivative gains on our fuel products crack spread cash flow hedges.

Quarterly Distribution

On October 13, 2010, the Partnership declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.46 per unit for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 on all outstanding units. The distribution will be paid on November 12, 2010 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 2, 2010. This distribution represents an increase of $0.005 per unit from the second 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         Nine Months
                                  Ended September               Ended
                                            30,       September 30,
                               ----------------       -------------


                                  2010     2009     2010     2009
                                  ----     ----     ----     ----
    Sales volume (bpd):
    Specialty products          32,152   26,108   28,916   25,579
    Fuel products               28,011   32,522   25,945   31,718
                                   ---   ------   ------   ------
    Total (1)                   60,163   58,630   54,861   57,297

    Total feedstock runs
     (bpd) (2)                  61,678   59,949   55,774   61,069
    Facility production
     (bpd): (3)
    Specialty products:
      Lubricating oils          14,707   13,118   13,268   11,481
      Solvents                  10,715    7,923    9,240    7,868
      Waxes                      1,307    1,274    1,157    1,082
      Fuels                        942      941    1,023      811
      Asphalt and other by-
       products                  8,079    7,667    6,649    7,694
                                 -----    -----    -----    -----
        Total                   35,750   30,923   31,337   28,936
                                ------   ------   ------   ------
    Fuel products:
      Gasoline                   8,538    9,144    8,674    9,841
      Diesel                    11,883   12,079   10,592   12,662
      Jet fuel                   5,336    7,328    5,306    7,184
      By-products                  735      562      586      529
                                   ---      ---      ---      ---
        Total                   26,492   29,113   25,158   30,216
                                ------   ------   ------   ------
    Total facility
     production (3)             62,242   60,036   56,495   59,152
                                ======   ======   ======   ======

(1) Total sales volume includes sales from the production of 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 certain third-party facilities pursuant to supply and/or processing agreements. The increase in feedstock runs for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is due primarily to higher throughput rates at our Princeton and Cotton Valley refineries and the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements. These improvements were partially offset by lower overall throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery to facilitate the balancing of inventory levels subsequent to the completion of our April 2010 turnaround discussed below.

The decrease in feedstock runs for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is primarily due to our decision to reduce crude oil run rates at our facilities during the entire first quarter of 2010 because of the poor economics of running additional barrels, the extended turnaround and reduced throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery during April 2010, and the lower subsequent throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery during the third quarter of 2010 as discussed above. These decreases were partially offset by higher throughput rates at our Cotton Valley refinery and the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements.

(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 certain third-party facilities pursuant to supply and/or processing agreements, including the LyondellBasell Agreements. 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 the production of specialty products for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is primarily the result of the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements and increased feedstock runs during those periods at our Princeton and Cotton Valley refineries. This increase was partially offset by reduced facility production levels as a result of reduced feedstock runs at our Shreveport refinery during the period as discussed above in footnote 2 of this table. The reduction in production of fuel products for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 was also due to reduced feedstock runs at our Shreveport refinery during the current period as discussed in footnote 2 of this table.

The increase in the production of specialty products for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is primarily the result of the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements and improved throughput rates at our Cotton Valley refinery as discussed in footnote 2 of this table. The reduction in production of fuel products for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 is due to reduced feedstock runs at our Shreveport refinery during the current period as discussed in footnote 2 of this table.

Credit Agreement Covenant Compliance

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 September 30, 2010, Calumet continued to be in compliance with all financial covenants under its credit agreements.

While assurances cannot be made regarding our future compliance with these financial covenants and subject to the inherent uncertainty of the crude oil pricing environment and general economic conditions, Calumet believes that it will continue to maintain compliance with such financial covenants.

Revolving Credit Facility Capacity

On September 30, 2010, Calumet had availability under its revolving credit facility of $143.8 million, based on a $251.1 million borrowing base, $75.4 million in outstanding standby letters of credit, and outstanding borrowings of $31.9 million. 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 or a significant, 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 Calumet's ability to comply with the covenants under Calumet's 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 Calumet's 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 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 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, November 3, 2010, to discuss the financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2010. Anyone interested in listening to the presentation may call 866-730-5764 and enter passcode 35701361. For international callers, the dial-in number is 857-350-1588 and the passcode is 35701361.

The telephonic replay of the conference call is available in the United States by calling 888-286-8010 and entering passcode 41866668. International callers can access the replay by calling 617-801-6888 and entering passcode 41866668. The replay will be available beginning Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at approximately 4:00 p.m. until Wednesday, November 17, 2010.

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

Some of the information in this release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including "may," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or other similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition, or state other "forward-looking" information. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties include 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 and decreases in crude oil and crack spread prices, including the impact on our liquidity; the results of the Partnership's hedging and risk management activities; the availability of, and the Partnership's ability to consummate, acquisition or combination opportunities; labor relations; the ability of the Partnership to comply with the financial covenants contained in its credit facilities; the Partnership's access to capital to fund acquisitions and its ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms; successful integration and future performance of acquired assets or businesses; 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 effects of competition; continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, counterparties; the impact of current and future laws, rulings and governmental regulations; 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; and general economic, market or business conditions. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements included in this release as well as the Partnership's most recent Form 10-K and 2010 Forms 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which could cause the Partnership's actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We include in this release the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and provide quarterly and annual reconciliations of net income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow and an annual reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow to net cash provided 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, support our indebtedness and meet minimum quarterly
        distributions;

    --  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 our 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 as net income plus interest expense (including debt issuance and extinguishment costs), taxes and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA to be Consolidated EBITDA as defined in our credit facilities. Consistent with that definition, Adjusted EBITDA means, for any period: (1) net income plus (2)(a) interest expense; (b) taxes; (c) depreciation and amortization; (d) unrealized losses from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; (e) unrealized items decreasing net income (including the non-cash impact of restructuring, decommissioning and asset impairments in the periods presented); and (f) other non-recurring expenses reducing net income which do not represent a cash item for such period; minus (3)(a) tax credits;

(b) unrealized items increasing net income (including the non-cash impact of restructuring, decommissioning and asset impairments in the periods presented); (c) unrealized gains from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; and (d) 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 are required to report Adjusted EBITDA to our lenders under our credit facilities and it is used to determine our compliance with the consolidated leverage and consolidated interest coverage tests thereunder.

We define Distributable Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less replacement capital expenditures, cash interest paid (excluding capitalized interest) and income tax expense. Distributable Cash Flow is used by us and our investors to analyze our ability to pay distributions.

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 this measurement. 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, EDITDA, 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 tables present a reconciliation of both net income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and Distributable Cash Flow Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to net cash provided by 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
               (In thousands, except per unit data)

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                          -------------
                                                          2010         2009
                                                          ----         ----

    Sales                                             $595,273     $492,431
    Cost of sales                                      533,167      451,275
                                                       -------      -------
    Gross profit                                        62,106       41,156
                                                          ----       ------
    Operating costs and expenses:
      Selling, general and administrative                7,403        7,437
      Transportation                                    23,258       18,519
      Taxes other than income taxes                      1,308        1,167
      Other                                                565          191
                                                           ---          ---
    Operating income                                    29,572       13,842
                                                        ------       ------
    Other income (expense):
      Interest expense                                  (7,794)      (8,243)
      Realized gain (loss) on derivative
       instruments                                      (2,288)       4,045
      Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
       instruments                                       1,931       (4,485)
      Other                                               (121)      (1,271)
                                                          ----       ------
    Total other expense                                 (8,272)      (9,954)
                                                        ------       ------
    Net income before income taxes                      21,300        3,888
    Income tax expense (benefit)                            79          (79)
                                                           ---          ---
    Net income                                         $21,221       $3,967
                                                       =======       ======
      Allocation of net income
      Net income                                       $21,221       $3,967
      Less:
        General partner's interest in net income           424           79
                                                           ---          ---
      Net income available to limited partners         $20,797       $3,888
                                                       =======       ======
      Weighted average limited partner units
       outstanding - basic                              35,337       32,232
                                                        ======       ======
      Weighted average limited partner units
       outstanding - diluted                            35,352       32,232
                                                        ======       ======
      Common and subordinated unitholders' basic
       and diluted net income per unit                   $0.59        $0.12
                                                         =====        =====
    Cash distributions declared per common and
     subordinated unit                                   $0.46        $0.45
                                                         =====        =====



                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                          -------------
                                                          2010         2009
                                                          ----         ----

    Sales                                           $1,594,542   $1,350,735
    Cost of sales                                    1,451,141    1,212,241
                                                     ---------    ---------
    Gross profit                                       143,401      138,494
                                                       -------      -------
    Operating costs and expenses:
      Selling, general and administrative               22,894       23,697
      Transportation                                    63,460       49,761
      Taxes other than income taxes                      3,431        3,156
      Other                                              1,373          888
                                                         -----          ---
    Operating income                                    52,243       60,992
                                                        ------       ------
    Other income (expense):
      Interest expense                                 (22,505)     (25,333)
      Realized gain (loss) on derivative
       instruments                                      (8,147)       3,213
      Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
       instruments                                     (13,835)      17,672
      Other                                               (170)      (2,856)
                                                          ----       ------
    Total other expense                                (44,657)      (7,304)
                                                       -------       ------
    Net income before income taxes                       7,586       53,688
    Income tax expense (benefit)                           339           70
                                                           ---          ---
    Net income                                          $7,247      $53,618
                                                        ======      =======
      Allocation of net income
      Net income                                        $7,247      $53,618
      Less:
        General partner's interest in net income           145        1,070
                                                             -           --
      Net income available to limited partners          $7,102      $52,548
                                                        ======      =======
      Weighted average limited partner units
       outstanding - basic                              35,332       32,232
                                                        ======       ======
      Weighted average limited partner units
       outstanding - diluted                            35,351       32,232
                                                        ======       ======
      Common and subordinated unitholders' basic
       and diluted net income per unit                   $0.20        $1.63
                                                         =====        =====
    Cash distributions declared per common and
     subordinated unit                                   $1.37        $1.35
                                                         =====        =====


              CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                           (In thousands)

                                        September 30,    December 31,
                                             2010            2009
                                        --------------  -------------
                                         (Unaudited)

                    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                    $88            $49
      Accounts receivable, net                 164,698        122,768
      Inventories                              150,214        137,250
      Derivative assets                              -         30,904
      Prepaid expenses and other
       current assets                            5,008          8,672
                                                 -----          -----
    Total current assets                       320,008        299,643
    Property, plant and equipment,
     net                                       618,408        629,275
    Goodwill                                    48,335         48,335
    Other intangible assets, net                31,487         38,093
    Other noncurrent assets, net                20,381         16,510
                                                ------         ------
    Total assets                            $1,038,619     $1,031,856
                                            ==========     ==========
        LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS'
                 CAPITAL
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                        $181,641       $109,976
      Other current liabilities                 22,028         20,165
      Current portion of long-term
       debt                                      4,840          5,009
      Derivative liabilities                    20,099          4,766
                                                ------          -----
    Total current liabilities                  228,608        139,916
    Pension and postretirement
     benefit obligations                         8,720          9,433
    Other long-term liabilities                  1,090          1,111
    Long-term debt, less current
     portion                                   386,103        396,049
                                               -------        -------
    Total liabilities                          624,521        546,509
    Partners' capital:
      Partners' capital                        432,484        472,703
      Accumulated other comprehensive
       income (loss)                           (18,386)        12,644
                                               -------         ------
    Total partners' capital                    414,098        485,347
                                               -------        -------
    Total liabilities and partners'
     capital                                $1,038,619     $1,031,856
                                            ==========     ==========


                  CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.
          UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (In thousands)

                                                           Nine Months Ended
                                                             September 30,
                                                             -------------
                                                             2010       2009
                                                             ----       ----
    Operating activities
    Net income                                             $7,247    $53,618
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                        47,289     48,890
      Amortization of turnaround costs                      6,639      5,692
      Provision for doubtful accounts                          74       (766)
      Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments     13,835    (17,672)
      Other non-cash activities                             1,467      3,561
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable                               (42,004)   (17,937)
        Inventories                                       (12,964)   (13,184)
        Prepaid expenses and other current assets           3,664      3,047
        Derivative activity                                   849      6,680
        Other assets                                      (10,311)    (4,539)
        Accounts payable                                   70,265     38,298
        Other liabilities                                   1,842      3,945
        Pension and postretirement benefit obligations       (190)       945
                                                             ----        ---
    Net cash provided by operating activities              87,702    110,578
    Investing activities
    Additions to property, plant and equipment            (27,310)   (20,718)
    Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and
     equipment                                                201        793
                                                              ---        ---
    Net cash used in investing activities                 (27,109)   (19,925)
    Financing activities
    Repayments of borrowings - revolving credit
     facility                                              (8,027)   (33,435)
    Repayment of borrowings - term loan credit
     facility                                              (2,888)    (2,888)
    Payments on capital lease obligation                   (1,023)      (875)
    Proceeds from public offerings, net                       793          -
    Contribution from Calumet GP, LLC                          18          -
    Change in bank overdraft                                    -     (6,325)
    Common units repurchased for vested phantom unit
     grants                                                  (248)      (164)
    Distributions to partners                             (49,179)   (44,447)
                                                          -------    -------
    Net cash used in financing activities                 (60,554)   (88,134)
                                                          -------    -------
    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                  39      2,519
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period           49         48
                                                              ---        ---
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                $88     $2,567
                                                              ===     ======
    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
    Interest paid                                         $19,635    $23,124
    Income taxes paid                                        $138        $91
                                                             ====        ===


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

                                                         Three Months
                                                            Ended
                                                         ------------
                                                        September 30,
                                                        -------------


                                                        2010      2009
                                                        ----      ----
                                                         (Unaudited)

    Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA,
     Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow:
    Net income                                       $21,221    $3,967
      Add:
        Interest expense                               7,794     8,243
        Depreciation and amortization                 15,031    15,578
        Income tax expense (benefit)                      79       (79)
                                                         ---       ---
    EBITDA                                           $44,125   $27,709
                                                     -------   -------
      Add:
        Unrealized (gain) loss from mark to market
         accounting for hedging activities           $(2,525)  $11,365
        Prepaid non-recurring expenses and accrued
         non-recurring expenses, net of cash outlays    (655)    3,449
                                                        ----     -----
        Adjusted EBITDA                              $40,945   $42,523
                                                     -------   -------
    Less:
      Replacement capital expenditures (1)            (5,751)   (4,995)
      Cash interest expense (2)                       (6,561)   (7,423)
      Income tax (expense) benefit                       (79)       79
                                                         ---       ---
    Distributable Cash Flow                          $28,554   $30,184
                                                     =======   =======



                                                       Nine Months Ended
                                                       -----------------
                                                        September 30,
                                                        -------------


                                                        2010       2009
                                                        ----       ----
                                                         (Unaudited)

    Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA,
     Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow:
    Net income                                        $7,247    $53,618
      Add:
        Interest expense                              22,505     25,333
        Depreciation and amortization                 44,824     46,396
        Income tax expense (benefit)                     339         70
                                                         ---        ---
    EBITDA                                           $74,915   $125,417
                                                     -------   --------
      Add:
        Unrealized (gain) loss from mark to market
         accounting for hedging activities           $14,683   $(10,430)
        Prepaid non-recurring expenses and accrued
         non-recurring expenses, net of cash outlays     (33)     4,271
                                                         ---      -----
        Adjusted EBITDA                              $89,565   $119,258
                                                     -------   --------
    Less:
      Replacement capital expenditures (1)           (22,090)   (12,739)
      Cash interest expense (2)                      (19,635)   (23,124)
      Income tax (expense) benefit                      (339)       (70)
                                                        ----        ---
    Distributable Cash Flow                          $47,501    $83,325
                                                     =======    =======

    (1) Replacement capital expenditures are defined as those capital
    expenditures which do not increase operating capacity or reduce
    operating costs.
    (2) Represents cash interest paid by the Partnership, excluding
    capitalized interest.


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

                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                          -------------
                                                           2010          2009
                                                           ----          ----
                                                    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    Reconciliation of Distributable Cash
     Flow, Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to
     net cash provided by operating
     activities:
    Distributable Cash Flow                             $47,501       $83,325
    Less:
    Replacement capital expenditures (1)                 22,090        12,739
    Cash interest expense (2)                            19,635        23,124
    Income tax expense                                      339            70
                                                            ---           ---
    Adjusted EBITDA                                     $89,565      $119,258
                                                        =======      ========
    Add:
    Unrealized gain (loss) from mark to
     market accounting for hedging
     activities                                         (14,683)       10,430
    Prepaid non-recurring expenses and
     accrued non-recurring expenses, net
     of cash outlays                                         33        (4,271)
                                                            ---        ------
    EBITDA                                              $74,915      $125,417
                                                        =======      ========
      Add:
        Interest expense, net of amortization           (19,626)      (22,597)
        Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative
         instruments                                     13,835       (17,672)
        Income tax expense                                 (339)          (70)
        Provision for doubtful accounts                      74          (766)
        Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable                             (42,004)      (17,937)
        Inventory                                       (12,964)      (13,184)
        Other current assets                              3,664         3,047
        Derivative activity                                 849         6,680
        Accounts payable                                 70,265        38,298
        Other liabilities                                 1,863         2,829
        Other, including changes in noncurrent
         assets and liabilities                          (2,830)        6,533
                                                         ------         -----
    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                                         $87,702      $110,578
                                                        =======      ========

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

    (2) Represents cash interest paid by the Partnership, excluding
    capitalized interest.

CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

UPDATE ON EXISTING COMMODITY DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

September 30, 2010

Fuel Products Segment

The following tables provide information about our derivative instruments related to our fuel products segment as of September 30, 2010:




                                                  Barrels          Average
    Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates Purchased    BPD    Swap
    -------------------------------------------- ---------    ---  ($/Bbl)
                                                                   -------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                           1,840,000 20,000  $67.29
    Calendar Year 2011                            5,888,000 16,132   76.81
    Calendar Year 2012                            4,661,000 12,735   85.56
                                                  ---------          -----
    Totals                                       12,389,000
    Average price                                                   $78.69




                                               Barrels
    Diesel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates    Sold     BPD  Average
    -----------------------------------------   -------   ---   Swap
                                                               ($/Bbl)
                                                               -------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                       1,196,000 13,000  $80.41
    Calendar Year 2011                        2,371,000  6,496   90.58
    Calendar Year 2012                        1,238,000  3,383   97.62
                                              ---------          -----
    Totals                                    4,805,000
    Average price                                               $89.86




                                                 Barrels
    Jet Fuel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates    Sold    BPD  Average
    -------------------------------------------   -------  ---    Swap
                                                                ($/Bbl)
                                                                -------
    Calendar Year 2011                          2,788,000 7,638  $89.08
    Calendar Year 2012                          3,286,500 8,980   98.92
                                                ---------         -----
    Totals                                      6,074,500
    Average price                                                $94.40




                                                 Barrels
    Gasoline Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates    Sold   BPD   Average
    -------------------------------------------   ------- ---    Swap
                                                                ($/Bbl)
                                                                -------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                           644,000 7,000  $75.28
    Calendar Year 2011                            729,000 1,997   83.53
    Calendar Year 2012                            136,500   373   89.04
                                                  -------         -----
    Totals                                      1,509,500
    Average price                                                $80.51

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)
                                                         -------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                 1,840,000 20,000  $11.32
    Calendar Year 2011                  5,888,000 16,132   12.19
    Calendar Year 2012                  4,661,000 12,735   12.71
                                        ---------          -----
    Totals                             12,389,000
    Average price                                         $12.26

At September 30, 2010, the Partnership had the following derivatives related to crude oil sales and gasoline purchases in its fuel products segment, none of which are designated as hedges.




                                                 Barrels
    Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates   Sold    BPD  Average
    --------------------------------------------  -------  ---    Swap
                                                                ($/Bbl)
                                                                -------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                           138,000 1,500  $58.25
                                                  -------        ------
    Totals                                        138,000
    Average price                                                $58.25




                                                Barrels         Average
    Gasoline Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates Purchased  BPD    Swap
    ------------------------------------------- ---------  ---  ($/Bbl)
                                                                -------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                           138,000 1,500  $58.42
                                                  -------        ------
    Totals                                        138,000
    Average price                                                $58.42

To summarize, at September 30, 2010, the Partnership had the following crude oil and gasoline derivative instruments not designated as hedges in its fuel products segment. These trades were used to economically lock in a portion of the mark-to-market valuation gain for the above crack spread trades.




                                       Barrels         Implied
    Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates Purchased  BPD   Crack
                                                        Spread
    ---------------------------------- ---------  ---  ($/Bbl)
                                                       -------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                  138,000 1,500    $0.17
                                         -------          -----
    Totals                               138,000
    Average price                                         $0.17

At September 30, 2010, 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    Bought
                                                    Put     Put
    Jet Fuel Put Option Crack Spread
     Contracts by Expiration Dates   Barrels BPD   ($/Bbl)  ($/Bbl)
    -------------------------------- ------- ---   -------  -------
    Calendar Year 2011               814,000 2,230   $4.17    $6.23
                                     -------         -----    -----
    Totals                           814,000
    Average price                                    $4.17    $6.23

Specialty Products Segment

The following tables provide information about our derivatives related to our specialty products segment as of September 30, 2010, none of which are designated as hedges:




                                                    Average  Average Average
                                                     Bought            Sold
                                                       Put    Swap     Call
    Crude Oil Put/Swap/Call Contracts
     by Expiration Dates              Barrels BPD   ($/Bbl)  ($/Bbl) ($/Bbl)
    --------------------------------- ------- ---   -------  ------- -------
    October 2010                      186,000 6,000   $62.48  $78.44  $88.44
                                      -------         ------  ------  ------
    Totals                            186,000
    Average price                                     $62.48  $78.44  $88.44



    Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates Barrels     BPD    Average
    -------------------------------------------- Purchased   ---     Swap
                                                  (Sold)            ($/Bbl)
                                                  ------            -------
    October 2010                                   155,000   5,000   $79.77
    December 2010                                  (62,000) (2,000)  (77.70)
    January 2011                                    62,000   2,000    79.25
                                                    ------            -----
    Totals                                         155,000
    Average price                                                    $80.39




    Natural Gas Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates  MMBtus  Average
    ----------------------------------------------  ------    Swap
                                                           ($/MMBtu)
                                                           ---------
    Fourth Quarter 2010                            220,000     $5.06
                                                      ----     -----
    Totals                                         220,000
    Average price                                              $5.06

SOURCE Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

SOURCE: Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results

PR Newswire

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq: CLMT) (the "Partnership" or "Calumet") reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 of $21.2 million compared to $4.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, Calumet reported net income of $7.2 million compared to $53.6 million for the same period in 2009. These results include noncash unrealized derivative losses of $13.8 million and gains of $17.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Calumet reported net cash provided by operating activities of $87.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to $110.6 million for the same period in 2009.

Earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined by the Partnership's credit agreements) were $44.1 million and $40.9 million, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 as compared to $27.7 million and $42.5 million, respectively, for the same quarter in 2009. Distributable Cash Flow (as defined below) for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 was $28.6 million as compared to $30.2 million for the same quarter in 2009. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA quarter over quarter was primarily due to increased realized losses on derivatives and increased transportation expense partially offset by higher gross profit, discussed below. (See the section of this 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 measures and reconciliations of such measures to the comparable GAAP measures.)

"We are pleased with our results for the third quarter. Our production levels and gross profit have continued to improve in each quarter this year. We continue to focus on increased run rates to meet higher demand for our specialty products," said Bill Grube, Calumet's Chief Executive Officer and President. "As a result of our third quarter results, we have raised our distribution to $0.46 per unit, a $0.005 per unit increase over the prior quarter," said Grube.

The $17.2 million improvement in net income quarter over quarter was due primarily to an increase of $21.0 million in gross profit, partially offset by increased realized derivative losses of $6.3 million and higher transportation expense of $4.7 million due to increased sales volume. These results include noncash unrealized derivative gains of $1.9 million and losses of $4.5 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:







Three Months Ended

September 30,


Nine Months Ended

September 30,


2010

2009


2010

2009


(In thousands)


(In thousands)







Specialty products

$  60,880

$  33,523


$130,706

$114,080

Fuel products

1,226

7,633


12,695

24,414

Total gross profit (1)

$  62,106

$  41,156


$  143,401

$138,494







Specialty products gross profit per barrel

$    20.58

$     13.96


$    16.56

$    16.34

Fuel products gross profit per barrel

$      0.48

$       2.55


$      1.79

$      2.82



(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 of $27.4 million in specialty products segment gross profit quarter over quarter was primarily due to an increase of 19.7% in the average selling price per barrel, while the average cost of crude oil per barrel increased by only 12.6%. Also, specialty products sales volumes increased 23.1%, due primarily to improvements in overall specialty products demand as a result of improved economic conditions and the addition of sales volumes under our specialty products agreements with LyondellBasell which we entered into during the fourth quarter of 2009 (the "LyondellBasell Agreements").

The decrease of $6.4 million in fuel products segment gross profit quarter over quarter was negatively impacted by the 13.9% decrease in fuel products sales volume as a result of lower overall throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery to facilitate the balancing of inventory levels subsequent to the extended turnaround completed in April 2010. Partially offsetting this decrease in sales volume was a slight improvement in crack spreads as the average selling price per barrel of our fuel products increased by 14.8% driven by market conditions including a 12.5% increase in the average cost of crude oil per barrel, combined with a net $2.5 million increase in derivative gains on our fuel products crack spread cash flow hedges.

Quarterly Distribution

On October 13, 2010, the Partnership declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.46 per unit for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 on all outstanding units. The distribution will be paid on November 12, 2010 to unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 2, 2010. This distribution represents an increase of $0.005 per unit from the second 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 September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,



2010

2009

2010

2009

Sales volume (bpd):





Specialty products

32,152

26,108

28,916

25,579

Fuel products

28,011

32,522

25,945

31,718

Total (1)

60,163

58,630

54,861

57,297






Total feedstock runs (bpd) (2)

61,678

59,949

55,774

61,069

Facility production (bpd): (3)





Specialty products:





Lubricating oils

14,707

13,118

13,268

11,481

Solvents

10,715

7,923

9,240

7,868

Waxes

1,307

1,274

1,157

1,082

Fuels

942

941

1,023

811

Asphalt and other by-products

8,079

7,667

6,649

7,694

Total

35,750

30,923

31,337

28,936

Fuel products:





Gasoline

8,538

9,144

8,674

9,841

Diesel

11,883

12,079

10,592

12,662

Jet fuel

5,336

7,328

5,306

7,184

By-products

735

562

586

529

Total

26,492

29,113

25,158

30,216

Total facility production (3)

62,242

60,036

56,495

59,152




(1) Total sales volume includes sales from the production of 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 certain third-party facilities pursuant to supply and/or processing agreements. The increase in feedstock runs for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is due primarily to higher throughput rates at our Princeton and Cotton Valley refineries and the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements. These improvements were partially offset by lower overall throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery to facilitate the balancing of inventory levels subsequent to the completion of our April 2010 turnaround discussed below.

The decrease in feedstock runs for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is primarily due to our decision to reduce crude oil run rates at our facilities during the entire first quarter of 2010 because of the poor economics of running additional barrels, the extended turnaround and reduced throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery during April 2010, and the lower subsequent throughput rates at our Shreveport refinery during the third quarter of 2010 as discussed above. These decreases were partially offset by higher throughput rates at our Cotton Valley refinery and the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements.

(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 certain third-party facilities pursuant to supply and/or processing agreements, including the LyondellBasell Agreements. 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 the production of specialty products for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is primarily the result of the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements and increased feedstock runs during those periods at our Princeton and Cotton Valley refineries. This increase was partially offset by reduced facility production levels as a result of reduced feedstock runs at our Shreveport refinery during the period as discussed above in footnote 2 of this table. The reduction in production of fuel products for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 was also due to reduced feedstock runs at our Shreveport refinery during the current period as discussed in footnote 2 of this table.

The increase in the production of specialty products for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 is primarily the result of the addition of volumes under the LyondellBasell Agreements and improved throughput rates at our Cotton Valley refinery as discussed in footnote 2 of this table. The reduction in production of fuel products for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 is due to reduced feedstock runs at our Shreveport refinery during the current period as discussed in footnote 2 of this table.

Credit Agreement Covenant Compliance

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 September 30, 2010, Calumet continued to be in compliance with all financial covenants under its credit agreements.

While assurances cannot be made regarding our future compliance with these financial covenants and subject to the inherent uncertainty of the crude oil pricing environment and general economic conditions, Calumet believes that it will continue to maintain compliance with such financial covenants.

Revolving Credit Facility Capacity

On September 30, 2010, Calumet had availability under its revolving credit facility of $143.8 million, based on a $251.1 million borrowing base, $75.4 million in outstanding standby letters of credit, and outstanding borrowings of $31.9 million. 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 or a significant, 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 Calumet's ability to comply with the covenants under Calumet's 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 Calumet's 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 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 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, November 3, 2010, to discuss the financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2010. Anyone interested in listening to the presentation may call 866-730-5764 and enter passcode 35701361. For international callers, the dial-in number is 857-350-1588 and the passcode is 35701361.

The telephonic replay of the conference call is available in the United States by calling 888-286-8010 and entering passcode 41866668. International callers can access the replay by calling 617-801-6888 and entering passcode 41866668. The replay will be available beginning Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at approximately 4:00 p.m. until Wednesday, November 17, 2010.

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

Some of the information in this release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology including "may," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or other similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition, or state other "forward-looking" information. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties include 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 and decreases in crude oil and crack spread prices, including the impact on our liquidity; the results of the Partnership's hedging and risk management activities; the availability of, and the Partnership's ability to consummate, acquisition or combination opportunities; labor relations; the ability of the Partnership to comply with the financial covenants contained in its credit facilities; the Partnership's access to capital to fund acquisitions and its ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms; successful integration and future performance of acquired assets or businesses; 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 effects of competition; continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, counterparties; the impact of current and future laws, rulings and governmental regulations; 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; and general economic, market or business conditions. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements included in this release as well as the Partnership's most recent Form 10-K and 2010 Forms 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which could cause the Partnership's actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We include in this release the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and provide quarterly and annual reconciliations of net income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow and an annual reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow to net cash provided 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, support our indebtedness and meet minimum quarterly distributions;

  • 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 our 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 as net income plus interest expense (including debt issuance and extinguishment costs), taxes and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA to be Consolidated EBITDA as defined in our credit facilities. Consistent with that definition, Adjusted EBITDA means, for any period: (1) net income plus (2)(a) interest expense; (b) taxes; (c) depreciation and amortization; (d) unrealized losses from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; (e) unrealized items decreasing net income (including the non-cash impact of restructuring, decommissioning and asset impairments in the periods presented); and (f) other non-recurring expenses reducing net income which do not represent a cash item for such period; minus (3)(a) tax credits;

(b) unrealized items increasing net income (including the non-cash impact of restructuring, decommissioning and asset impairments in the periods presented); (c) unrealized gains from mark to market accounting for hedging activities; and (d) 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 are required to report Adjusted EBITDA to our lenders under our credit facilities and it is used to determine our compliance with the consolidated leverage and consolidated interest coverage tests thereunder.

We define Distributable Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less replacement capital expenditures, cash interest paid (excluding capitalized interest) and income tax expense. Distributable Cash Flow is used by us and our investors to analyze our ability to pay distributions.

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 this measurement. 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, EDITDA, 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 tables present a reconciliation of both net income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow, and Distributable Cash Flow Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to net cash provided by 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

(In thousands, except per unit data)




Three Months Ended

September 30,

Nine Months Ended

September 30,


2010

2009

2010

2009






Sales

$  595,273

$  492,431

$  1,594,542

$  1,350,735

Cost of sales

533,167

451,275

1,451,141

1,212,241

Gross profit

62,106

41,156

143,401

138,494

Operating costs and expenses:





Selling, general and administrative

7,403

7,437

22,894

23,697

Transportation

23,258

18,519

63,460

49,761

Taxes other than income taxes

1,308

1,167

3,431

3,156

Other

565

191

1,373

888

Operating income

29,572

13,842

52,243

60,992

Other income (expense):





Interest expense

(7,794)

(8,243)

(22,505)

(25,333)

Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

(2,288)

4,045

(8,147)

3,213

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

1,931

(4,485)

(13,835)

17,672

Other

(121)

(1,271)

(170)

(2,856)

Total other expense

(8,272)

(9,954)

(44,657)

(7,304)

Net income before income taxes

21,300

3,888

7,586

53,688

Income tax expense (benefit)

79

(79)

339

70

Net income

$       21,221

$  3,967

$  7,247

$  53,618

Allocation of net income





Net income

$        21,221

$     3,967

$         7,247

$  53,618

Less:





General partner's interest in net income

424

79

145

1,070

Net income available to limited partners

$      20,797

$  3,888

$         7,102

$  52,548

Weighted average limited partner units outstanding – basic

35,337

32,232

35,332

32,232

Weighted average limited partner units outstanding – diluted

35,352

32,232

35,351

32,232

Common and subordinated unitholders' basic and diluted net income per unit

$  0.59

$      0.12

$          0.20

$  1.63

Cash distributions declared per common and subordinated unit

$           0.46

$      0.45

$     1.37

$  1.35



CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)


September 30, 2010

December 31, 2009


(Unaudited)





ASSETS



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents

$  88

$  49

Accounts receivable, net

164,698

122,768

Inventories

150,214

137,250

Derivative assets

30,904

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

5,008

8,672

Total current assets

320,008

299,643

Property, plant and equipment, net

618,408

629,275

Goodwill

48,335

48,335

Other intangible assets, net

31,487

38,093

Other noncurrent assets, net

20,381

16,510

Total assets

$  1,038,619

$  1,031,856

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL



Current liabilities:



Accounts payable

$  181,641

$  109,976

Other current liabilities

22,028

20,165

Current portion of long-term debt

4,840

5,009

Derivative liabilities

20,099

4,766

Total current liabilities

228,608

139,916

Pension and postretirement benefit obligations

8,720

9,433

Other long-term liabilities

1,090

1,111

Long-term debt, less current portion

386,103

396,049

Total liabilities

624,521

546,509

Partners' capital:



Partners' capital

432,484

472,703

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(18,386)

12,644

Total partners' capital

414,098

485,347

Total liabilities and partners' capital

$  1,038,619

$  1,031,856




CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)



Nine Months Ended

September 30,


2010

2009

Operating activities



Net income

$     7,247

$    53,618

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:



Depreciation and amortization

47,289

48,890

Amortization of turnaround costs

6,639

5,692

Provision for doubtful accounts

74

(766)

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments

13,835

(17,672)

Other non-cash activities

1,467

3,561

Changes in assets and liabilities:



Accounts receivable

(42,004)

(17,937)

Inventories

(12,964)

(13,184)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

3,664

3,047

Derivative activity

849

6,680

Other assets

(10,311)

(4,539)

Accounts payable

70,265

38,298

Other liabilities

1,842

3,945

Pension and postretirement benefit obligations

(190)

945

Net cash provided by operating activities

87,702

110,578

Investing activities



Additions to property, plant and equipment

(27,310)

(20,718)

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

201

793

Net cash used in investing activities

(27,109)

(19,925)

Financing activities



Repayments of borrowings – revolving credit facility

(8,027)

(33,435)

Repayment of borrowings – term loan credit facility

(2,888)

(2,888)

Payments on capital lease obligation

(1,023)

(875)

Proceeds from public offerings, net

793

Contribution from Calumet GP, LLC

18

Change in bank overdraft

(6,325)

Common units repurchased for vested phantom unit grants

(248)

(164)

Distributions to partners

(49,179)

(44,447)

Net cash used in financing activities

(60,554)

(88,134)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

39

2,519

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

49

48

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$  88

$      2,567

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information



Interest paid

$      19,635

$       23,124

Income taxes paid

$            138

$  91




CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

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

(In thousands)


Three Months Ended

September 30,

Nine Months Ended

September 30,



2010

2009

2010

2009


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Distributable Cash Flow:





Net income

$   21,221

$    3,967

$ 7,247

$    53,618

Add:





Interest expense

7,794

8,243

22,505

25,333

Depreciation and amortization

15,031

15,578

44,824

46,396

Income tax expense (benefit)

79

(79)

339

70

EBITDA

$  44,125

$  27,709

$   74,915

$  125,417

Add:





Unrealized (gain) loss from mark to market accounting for hedging activities

$    (2,525)

$  11,365

$  14,683

$(10,430)

Prepaid non-recurring expenses and accrued non-recurring expenses, net of cash outlays

(655)

3,449

(33)

4,271

Adjusted EBITDA

$  40,945

$  42,523

$   89,565

$   119,258

Less:





Replacement capital expenditures (1)

(5,751)

(4,995)

(22,090)

(12,739)

Cash interest expense (2)

(6,561)

(7,423)

(19,635)

(23,124)

Income tax (expense) benefit

(79)

79

(339)

(70)

Distributable Cash Flow

$ 28,554

$ 30,184

$ 47,501

$   83,325

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

(2) Represents cash interest paid by the Partnership, excluding capitalized interest.




CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

RECONCILIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FLOW, ADJUSTED EBITDA AND EBITDA TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(In thousands)




Nine Months Ended

September 30,


2010

2009


(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Distributable Cash Flow, Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to net cash provided by operating activities:



Distributable Cash Flow

$    47,501

$    83,325

Less:



Replacement capital expenditures (1)

22,090

12,739

Cash interest expense (2)

19,635

23,124

Income tax expense

339

70

Adjusted EBITDA

$      89,565

$     119,258

Add:



Unrealized gain (loss) from mark to market accounting for hedging activities

(14,683)

10,430

Prepaid non-recurring expenses and accrued non-recurring expenses, net of cash outlays

33

(4,271)

EBITDA

$      74,915

$    125,417

Add:



Interest expense, net of amortization

(19,626)

(22,597)

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments

13,835

(17,672)

Income tax expense

(339)

(70)

Provision for doubtful accounts

74

(766)

Changes in assets and liabilities:



Accounts receivable

(42,004)

(17,937)

Inventory

(12,964)

(13,184)

Other current assets

3,664

3,047

Derivative activity

849

6,680

Accounts payable

70,265

38,298

Other liabilities

1,863

2,829

Other, including changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities

(2,830)

6,533

Net cash provided by operating activities

$      87,702

$  110,578

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


(2) Represents cash interest paid by the Partnership, excluding capitalized interest.




CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P.

UPDATE ON EXISTING COMMODITY DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

September 30, 2010

Fuel Products Segment

The following tables provide information about our derivative instruments related to our fuel products segment as of September 30, 2010:



Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels

Purchased


BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                   

1,840,000

20,000

$  67.29

Calendar Year 2011                                                   

5,888,000

16,132

76.81

Calendar Year 2012                                                   

4,661,000

12,735

85.56

Totals                                                              

12,389,000



Average price                                                       



$  78.69





Diesel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels Sold

BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                    

1,196,000

13,000

$  80.41

Calendar Year 2011                                                    

2,371,000

6,496

90.58

Calendar Year 2012                                                    

1,238,000

3,383

97.62

Totals                                                               

4,805,000



Average price                                                       



$  89.86





Jet Fuel Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels Sold

BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Calendar Year 2011                                                     

2,788,000

7,638

$  89.08

Calendar Year 2012                                                     

3,286,500

8,980

98.92

Totals                                                                

6,074,500



Average price                                                         



$  94.40







Gasoline Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels Sold

BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                   

644,000

7,000

$  75.28

Calendar Year 2011                                                   

729,000

1,997

83.53

Calendar Year 2012                                                   

136,500  

373

89.04

Totals

1,509,500



Average price



$ 80.51







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)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                 

1,840,000

20,000

$   11.32

Calendar Year 2011                                                  

5,888,000

16,132

12.19

Calendar Year 2012                                                  

4,661,000

12,735

12.71

Totals                                                             

12,389,000



Average price                                                     



$ 12.26



At September 30, 2010, the Partnership had the following derivatives related to crude oil sales and gasoline purchases in its fuel products segment, none of which are designated as hedges.


Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels Sold

BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                     

138,000

1,500

$  58.25

Totals                                                               

138,000



Average price                                                         



$  58.25






Gasoline Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels

Purchased


BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                       

138,000

1,500

$  58.42

Totals                                                                 

138,000



Average price                                                          



$ 58.42




To summarize, at September 30, 2010, the Partnership had the following crude oil and gasoline derivative instruments not designated as hedges in its fuel products segment. These trades were used to economically lock in a portion of the mark-to-market valuation gain for the above crack spread trades.



Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

Barrels

Purchased


BPD

Implied

Crack

Spread ($/Bbl)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                   

138,000

1,500

$  0.17

Totals                                                              

138,000



Average price                                                       



$  0.17



At September 30, 2010, 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)  

Calendar Year 2011                                            

814,000

2,230

$  4.17

$  6.23

Totals                                                       

814,000




Average price                                               



$  4.17

$  6.23




Specialty Products Segment

The following tables provide information about our derivatives related to our specialty products segment as of September 30, 2010, none of which are designated as hedges:




Crude Oil Put/Swap/Call Contracts by Expiration Dates



Barrels



BPD

Average

Bought Put

($/Bbl)

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

Average

Sold Call

($/Bbl)

October 2010

186,000

6,000

$   62.48

$ 78.44

$  88.44

Totals

186,000





Average price



$    62.48

$ 78.44

$  88.44









Crude Oil Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates      

Barrels

Purchased

(Sold)

BPD

Average

Swap

($/Bbl)

October 2010                                             

155,000

5,000

$  79.77

December 2010                                           

(62,000)

(2,000)

(77.70)

January 2011                                             

62,000

2,000

79.25

Totals

155,000



Average price



$ 80.39








Natural Gas Swap Contracts by Expiration Dates

MMBtus

Average

Swap

($/MMBtu)

Fourth Quarter 2010                                                         

220,000

$    5.06

Totals                                                                    

220,000


Average price


$   5.06



SOURCE Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.

CONTACT: Jennifer Straumins, Investor Relations of Calument Specialty Products Partners, L.P., +1-317-328-5660

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