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Ferrellgas Q3 net earnings down 53% to $28M; completes Class B unit conversion
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP
- Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas fell to $28.0M from $59.1M YoY; adjusted EBITDA $102.1M, down 11%.
- Gross profit up $2.2M (1%) as revenue decline offset by cost reduction; margin per gallon up 2%.
- Operating expense increased $29.0M primarily from $24.7M legacy casualty claims settlement (non-recurring).
- Completed conversion of 1.3M Class B Units into 6.5M Class A Units after $107M final distribution.
- Board changes: Pamela Breuckmann appointed Vice-Chair; Andrew Safran elected to Board.