As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2011

Registration No.             

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10

GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

ATLAS RESOURCE PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware		45-3591625
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1550 Coraopolis Heights Road Moon Township, Pennsylvania		15108
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(800) 251-0171

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class to be so registered		Name of each exchange on which each class is to be registered
Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests		New York Stock Exchange

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act

None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer		¨		Accelerated filer		¨
Non-accelerated filer		þ  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller reporting company		¨

 

 

 

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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT

CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN INFORMATION STATEMENT AND

ITEMS OF FORM 10

Our information statement is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 10. For your convenience, we have provided below a cross-reference sheet identifying where the items required by Form 10 can be found in our information statement.

 

Item No.		Caption		Location in Information Statement
Item 1.		Business		See “Information Statement Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “The Separation and Distribution,” “Capitalization,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business,” “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Where You Can Find More Information”
Item 1A.		Risk Factors		See “Risk Factors”
Item 2.		Financial Information		See “Information Statement Summary,” “Capitalization,” “Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information,” “Index to Financial Statements” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
Item 3.		Properties		See “Business—Natural Gas and Oil Leases”
Item 4.		Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management		See “Security Ownership of Management, Directors and Principal Unitholders”
Item 5.		Directors and Executive Officers		See “Management”
Item 6.		Executive Compensation and Related Party Transactions		See “Management” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”
Item 7.		Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence		See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Management,” “Management—Composition of the Board of Directors of our General Partner,” “Management—Committees of the Board of Directors of our General Partner” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”
Item 8.		Legal Proceedings		See “Business—Legal Proceedings”
Item 9.		Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters		See “Information Statement Summary,” “The Separation and Distribution,” “Capitalization” and “Cash Distribution Policy”
Item 10.		Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities		On October 13, 2011, in connection with the formation of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P., we issued (i) the 2% general partner interest in us to Atlas Resource Partners GP, LLC for $20 and (ii) the 98% limited partner interest in us to Atlas Energy, L.P. for $980, in each case, in an offering exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.   There have been no other sales of unregistered securities within the past three years.

 

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Item No.		Caption		Location in Information Statement
Item 11.		Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered		See “The Separation and Distribution,” “Cash Distribution Policy” and “Description of Our Common Units”
Item 12.		Indemnification of Directors and Officers		See “Management” and “Our Partnership Agreement—Indemnification”
Item 13.		Financial Statements and Supplementary Data		See “Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” and “Index to Financial Statements” and the statements referenced therein
Item 14.		Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure		Not applicable
Item 15.		Financial Statements and Exhibits		See “Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” and “Index to Financial Statements” and the statements referenced therein

 

(a)

List of Financial Statements and Schedules.

The following financial statements are included in the information statement and filed as part of this Registration Statement on Form 10:

(1) Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.; and

(2) Financial Statements, including Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

(b)

Exhibits.

The following documents are filed as exhibits hereto:

 

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
2.1		Form of Separation and Distribution Agreement by and among Atlas Energy, L.P., Atlas Resource Partners GP, LLC and Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.*
3.1		Certificate of Limited Partnership of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.**
3.2		Form of Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.*
3.3		Certificate of Formation of Atlas Resource Partners GP, LLC.**
3.4		Form of Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Atlas Resource Partners GP, LLC.*
10.1		Pennsylvania Operating Services Agreement dated as of February 17, 2011 between Chevron North America Exploration and Production (f/k/a Atlas Energy, Inc.), Atlas Energy, L.P. (f/k/a Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P.) and Atlas Resources, LLC. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.1 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.2		Petro-Technical Services Agreement, dated as of February 17, 2011 between Chevron North America Exploration and Production (f/k/a Atlas Energy, Inc.) and Atlas Energy, L.P. (f/k/a Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P.). Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.2 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.

 

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Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
10.3		Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.3 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(a) of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.4		Amendment No. 1 to the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC, dated as of January 6, 2011. Exhibit 10.4 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(b) of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.5		Amendment No. 2 to the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC, dated as of February 2, 2011. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.5 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(c) of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.6		Transaction Confirmation, Supply Contract No. 0001, under Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC, dated February 17, 2011. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.6 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.7		Gas Gathering Agreement for Natural Gas on the Legacy Appalachian System dated as of June 1, 2009 between Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC and Atlas America, LLC, Atlas Energy Resources, LLC, Atlas Energy Operating Company, LLC, Atlas Noble, LLC, Resource Energy, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. and Atlas Pipeline Operating Partnership, L.P. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.7 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.8		Gas Gathering Agreement for Natural Gas on the Expansion Appalachian System dated as of June 1, 2009 between Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC and Atlas America, LLC, Atlas Energy Resources, LLC, Atlas Energy Operating Company, LLC, Atlas Noble, LLC, Resource Energy, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. and Atlas Pipeline Operating Partnership, L.P. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.8 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.9		Form of 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.**
10.10		Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, by and between Chevron Corporation and Edward E. Cohen, dated as of November 8, 2010. Exhibit 10.10 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 12, 2010.

 

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Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
10.11		Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, by and between Chevron Corporation and Jonathan Z. Cohen, dated as of November 8, 2010. Exhibit 10.11 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 12, 2010.
21.1		Subsidiaries of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.**
99.1		Information Statement of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P., preliminary and subject to completion, dated October 17, 2011**
99.2		Summary Reserve Report of Wright & Company, Inc.**

 

*	To be filed by amendment

**	Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: October 17, 2011

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
2.1		Form of Separation and Distribution Agreement by and among Atlas Energy, L.P., Atlas Resource Partners GP, LLC and Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.*
3.1		Certificate of Limited Partnership of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.**
3.2		Form of Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.*
3.3		Certificate of Formation of Atlas Resource Partners GP, LLC.**
3.4		Form of Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Atlas Resource Partners GP, LLC.*
10.1		Pennsylvania Operating Services Agreement dated as of February 17, 2011 between Chevron North America Exploration and Production (f/k/a Atlas Energy, Inc.), Atlas Energy, L.P. (f/k/a Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P.) and Atlas Resources, LLC. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.1 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.2		Petro-Technical Services Agreement, dated as of February 17, 2011 between Chevron North America Exploration and Production (f/k/a Atlas Energy, Inc.) and Atlas Energy, L.P. (f/k/a Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P.). Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.2 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.3		Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.3 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(a) of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.4		Amendment No. 1 to the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC, dated as of January 6, 2011. Exhibit 10.4 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(b) of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.5		Amendment No. 2 to the Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC, dated as of February 2, 2011. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.5 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(c) of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.

 

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Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
10.6		Transaction Confirmation, Supply Contract No. 0001, under Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas dated as of November 8, 2010 between Chevron Natural Gas, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Atlas Resources, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, and Resource Energy, LLC, dated February 17, 2011. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.6 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.7		Gas Gathering Agreement for Natural Gas on the Legacy Appalachian System dated as of June 1, 2009 between Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC and Atlas America, LLC, Atlas Energy Resources, LLC, Atlas Energy Operating Company, LLC, Atlas Noble, LLC, Resource Energy, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. and Atlas Pipeline Operating Partnership, L.P. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.7 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.8		Gas Gathering Agreement for Natural Gas on the Expansion Appalachian System dated as of June 1, 2009 between Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLC and Atlas America, LLC, Atlas Energy Resources, LLC, Atlas Energy Operating Company, LLC, Atlas Noble, LLC, Resource Energy, LLC, Viking Resources, LLC, Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. and Atlas Pipeline Operating Partnership, L.P. Specific terms in this exhibit have been redacted, as marked by three asterisks (***), because confidential treatment for those terms has been requested. The redacted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Exhibit 10.8 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 16, 2011.
10.9		Form of 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.**
10.10		Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, by and between Chevron Corporation and Edward E. Cohen, dated as of November 8, 2010. Exhibit 10.10 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 12, 2010.
10.11		Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, by and between Chevron Corporation and Jonathan Z. Cohen, dated as of November 8, 2010. Exhibit 10.11 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of Atlas Energy, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 12, 2010.
21.1		Subsidiaries of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.**
99.1		Information Statement of Atlas Resource Partners, L.P., preliminary and subject to completion, dated October 17, 2011**
99.2		Summary Reserve Report of Wright & Company, Inc.**

 

*	To be filed by amendment

**	Filed herewith

 

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