AmeriGas Partners LP reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported revenues of $876.647 million, operating income of $139.866 million, income before income taxes of $98.670 million, net income attributable to company of $96.665 million or $0.93 per diluted share compared to the revenues of $683.812 million, operating income of $60.096 million, income before income taxes of $43.563 million, net income attributable to company of $42.525 million or $0.55 per diluted share for the same period last year. Revenues for the quarter increased reflecting the higher retail volumes sold partially offset by lower average selling prices. EBITDA was $187.839 million compared to the $83.696 million for the same quarter year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $193.327 million compared to the $87.413 million for the same quarter year ago, reflecting the impact of the Heritage Propane acquisition. Maintenance capital expenditures was $10.05 million against $11.79 million a year ago. Growth capital expenditures was $11.89 million against $9.81 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, the company expected net income attributable to company of $244.000 million, interest expense of $166 million, depreciation of $156 million, amortization of $44 million, EBITDA of $612.500 million, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $620 million to $645 million.