How many ways can you take a company public? When it comes to an MLP, there are at least two, as evidenced last week by K-Sea GP Holdings LP’s (“GP Holdings”) announcement that it plans an initial public offering of common units.
Formed in December 2007, GP Holdings’ sole cash generating assets are partnership interests in K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (“KSP”). KSP is a publicly traded limited partnership that provides marine transportation, distribution and logistical services for refined petroleum products in the United States. KSP currently operates a fleet of 73 tank barges, one tanker, and 59 tugboats that serves major oil companies, oil traders and refiners.
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Tags: · Blackstone, Buckeye, EW LLC, EW Transportation LLC, Fortress, Jefferies Capital Partners, K-Sea GP Holdings LP, K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P., Magellan, Riverstone
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