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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)—November 1, 2007
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
DELAWARE   1-14569   76-0582150
(State or other   (Commission   (IRS Employer
jurisdiction        
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
333 Clay Street, Suite 1600, Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
     (d) Exhibit 99.1—Press release dated November 1, 2007
Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. Results of Operations and Financial Condition; Regulation FD Disclosure
     Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (the “Partnership”) today issued a press release reporting its third quarter 2007 results. We are furnishing the press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. Pursuant to Item 7.01, we are providing detailed guidance for financial performance for the fourth quarter of calendar 2007 and resulting financial performance for the full year of calendar 2007 (which supersedes guidance in our Form 8-K furnished on August 6, 2007) and are providing preliminary guidance for calendar 2008. In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information presented herein under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Update of Fourth Quarter 2007 Guidance; Disclosure of Full Year 2008 Preliminary Guidance
     EBIT and EBITDA (each as defined below in Note 1 to the “Operating and Financial Guidance” table) are non-GAAP financial measures. Net income and cash flows from operating activities are the most directly comparable GAAP measures to EBIT and EBITDA. In Note 10 below, we reconcile EBITDA and EBIT to net income for the 2007 guidance periods presented. It is, however, impractical to reconcile EBIT and EBITDA to cash flows from operating activities for forecasted periods. We encourage you to visit our website at www.paalp.com, in particular the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation,” which presents a historical reconciliation of certain commonly used non-GAAP financial measures, including EBIT and EBITDA. We present EBIT and EBITDA because we believe they provide additional information with respect to both the performance of our fundamental business activities and our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. We also believe that debt holders commonly use EBITDA to analyze partnership performance. In addition, we have highlighted the impact of our equity compensation plans and, to the extent known, gains and losses related to SFAS 133 (primarily non-cash, mark-to-market adjustments) on Segment Profit, Net Income and Net Income per Basic and Diluted Limited Partner Unit.
     The following guidance for the three-month and the twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2007, as well as the preliminary guidance for calendar 2008, is based on assumptions and estimates that we believe are reasonable given our assessment of historical trends (modified for recent changes in market conditions), business cycles and other information reasonably available. Our assumptions and future performance, however, are both subject to a wide range of business risks and uncertainties, so no assurance can be provided that actual performance will fall within the guidance ranges. Please refer to the information under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks” below. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other unforeseeable risks and uncertainties, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the following table. The operating and financial guidance provided below is given as of the date hereof, based on information known to us as of November 1, 2007. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
Operating and Financial Guidance
(in millions, except per unit data)
                                         
    Actual     Guidance (1)(2)  
    Nine Months     Three Months Ending     Twelve Months Ending  
    Ended     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2007  
    09/30/07     Low     High     Low     High  
Segment Profit
                                       
Net revenues (including equity earnings in unconsolidated entities)
  $ 1,074.3     $ 326.8     $ 344.3     $ 1,401.1     $ 1,418.6  
Field operating costs
    (394.8 )     (133.7 )     (131.7 )     (528.5 )     (526.5 )
General and administrative expenses
    (127.9 )     (37.7 )     (37.2 )     (165.6 )     (165.1 )
 
                             
 
    551.6       155.4       175.4       707.0       727.0  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    (134.9 )     (44.0 )     (42.0 )     (178.9 )     (176.9 )
Interest expense, net
    (121.1 )     (42.0 )     (40.0 )     (163.1 )     (161.1 )
Income tax expense
    (15.4 )     (0.8 )     (0.5 )     (16.2 )     (15.9 )
Other income (expense), net
    7.7       12.0       12.0       19.7       19.7  
 
                             
Net Income
  $ 287.9     $ 80.6     $ 104.9     $ 368.5     $ 392.8  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net Income to Limited Partners
  $ 231.3     $ 58.3     $ 82.1     $ 289.6     $ 313.4  
Basic Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit
                                       
Weighted Average Units Outstanding
    112.1       116.0       116.0       113.0       113.0  
Net Income Per Unit
  $ 2.06     $ 0.50     $ 0.71     $ 2.56     $ 2.77  
 
                                       
Diluted Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit
                                       
Weighted Average Units Outstanding
    113.0       116.8       116.8       113.9       113.9  
Net Income Per Unit
  $ 2.05     $ 0.50     $ 0.70     $ 2.54     $ 2.75  
 
                                       
EBIT
  $ 424.4     $ 123.4     $ 145.4     $ 547.8     $ 569.8  
 
                             
EBITDA
  $ 559.3     $ 167.4     $ 187.4     $ 726.7     $ 746.7  
 
                             
 
                                       
Selected Items Impacting Comparability
                                       
 
                                       
Equity compensation charge
  $ (37.9 )   $ (9.4 )   $ (9.4 )   $ (47.3 )   $ (47.3 )
Gain on sale of pipeline linefill (3)
          12.0       12.0       12.0       12.0  
Deferred income tax expense (4)
    (10.8 )                 (10.8 )     (10.8 )
SFAS 133 Mark-to-Market Adjustment
    (14.8 )                 (14.8 )     (14.8 )
 
                             
 
  $ (63.5 )   $ 2.6     $ 2.6     $ (60.9 )   $ (60.9 )
 
                             
 
                                       
 
                                       
Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability
                                       
Adjusted Segment Profit
                                       
Transportation
  $ 263.7     $ 90.0     $ 95.0     $ 353.7     $ 358.7  
Facilities
    84.6       29.0       32.0       113.6       116.6  
Marketing
    257.7       46.0       58.0       303.7       315.7  
Other Income (Expense), net
    6.0                   6.0       6.0  
 
                             
Adjusted EBITDA (5)
  $ 612.0     $ 165.0     $ 185.0     $ 777.0     $ 797.0  
 
                             
Adjusted Net Income
  $ 351.4     $ 78.0     $ 102.3     $ 429.4     $ 453.7  
 
                             
Adjusted Basic Net Income per Limited Partner Unit
  $ 2.62     $ 0.48     $ 0.69     $ 3.10     $ 3.30  
 
                             
Adjusted Diluted Net Income per Limited Partner Unit
  $ 2.60     $ 0.48     $ 0.68     $ 3.09     $ 3.29  
 
                             
 
(1)   The projected average foreign exchange rate is $1.00 CAD to $1 USD. The rate as of October 31, 2007 was $0.94 CAD to $1 USD.
 
(2)   The sum of the interim periods may not equal the total year due to rounding.
 
(3)   In the fourth quarter of 2007, we sold 250,000 barrels of pipeline linefill in owned assets for a gain of approximately $12 million. These
 
    volumes represent a change in the estimate of the amount of linefill required on certain of our assets. Linefill and minimum working
 
    inventory requirements in assets we own are recorded at historical cost.
 
(4)   Amount related to the initial cumulative effect of the recent change in Canadian tax legislation.
 
(5)   Excludes deferred income tax expenses included in the list of selected items impacting comparability.

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Notes and Significant Assumptions:
1.   Definitions.
     
Bcf
  Billion cubic feet
EBIT
  Earnings before interest and taxes
EBITDA
  Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization expense
Bbls/d
  Barrels per day
Segment Profit
  Net revenues (including equity earnings, as applicable) less purchases, field operating costs, and
segment general and administrative expenses
LTIP
  Long-Term Incentive Plan
LPG
  Liquefied petroleum gas and other petroleum products
FX
  Foreign currency exchange
2. Business Segments. We manage our operations through three operating segments: (i) Transportation, (ii) Facilities, and (iii) Marketing. The following is a brief explanation of the operating activities for each segment as well as key metrics.
  a. Transportation. Our transportation segment operations generally consist of fee-based activities associated with transporting crude oil and refined products on pipelines, trucks and gathering systems. We generate revenue through a combination of tariffs, third-party leases of pipeline capacity and transportation fees. We also include in this segment our equity earnings from our investments in the Butte and Frontier pipeline systems, in which we own minority interests, and Settoon Towing, in which we own a 50% interest.
 
    Pipeline volume estimates are based on historical trends, anticipated future operating performance and completion of internal growth projects. Volumes are influenced by temporary market-driven storage and withdrawal of oil, maintenance schedules at refineries, production declines and other external factors beyond our control. Segment profit is forecast using the volume assumptions in the table below, priced at forecasted tariff rates, less estimated field operating costs and G&A expenses. Field operating costs do not include depreciation. Actual segment profit could vary materially depending on the level of volumes transported or expenses incurred during the period.
 
    The following table summarizes our total pipeline volumes and highlights major systems that are significant either in total volumes transported or in contribution to total transportation segment profit.

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    Actual     Guidance  
    Nine Months     Three Months     Twelve Months  
    Ended     Ending     Ending  
    September 30     December 31     December 31  
Average Daily Volumes (000 Bbls/d)
                       
All American
    48       48       48  
Basin
    382       360       375  
Capline
    232       230       232  
Line 63 / 2000
    177       180       179  
Salt Lake City
    62       63       62  
N. Dakota / Trenton
    95       100       96  
West Texas / New Mexico (1)
    391       380       387  
Manito
    74       75       75  
Refined Products
    110       110       109  
Other
    1,125       1,154       1,133  
 
                 
 
    2,696       2,700       2,696  
Trucking
    107       115       111  
 
                 
 
    2,803       2,815       2,807  
 
                 
Average Segment Profit ($/Bbl)
                       
Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability
  $ 0.34     $ 0.36 (2)   $ 0.35 (2)
 
                 
 
(1)   The aggregate of multiple systems in the West Texas / New Mexico area.
 
(2)   Mid-point of guidance.
  b. Facilities. Our facilities segment operations generally consist of fee-based activities associated with providing storage, terminalling and throughput services for crude oil, refined products and LPG, as well as LPG fractionation and isomerization services. We generate revenue through a combination of month-to-month and multi-year leases and processing arrangements. This segment also includes our equity earnings from our 50% investment in PAA/Vulcan Gas Storage, LLC which owns and operates approximately 25.7 billion cubic feet of underground natural gas storage capacity and is constructing an additional 24 Bcf of underground storage capacity.
 
    Segment profit is forecast using the volume assumptions in the table below, priced at forecasted rates, less estimated field operating costs and G&A expenses. Field operating costs do not include depreciation.
                         
    Actual     Guidance  
    Nine Months     Three Months     Twelve Months  
    Ended     Ending     Ending  
    September 30     December 31     December 31  
Operating Data
                       
Crude oil, refined products and LPG storage (MMBbls/Mo.)
    36.9       41.0       37.9  
 
                 
Natural Gas Storage (Bcf/Mo.)
    12.9       12.9       12.9  
 
                 
LPG Processing (MBbl/d)
    18.2       20.7       18.8  
 
                 
Facilities Activities Total (1)
                       
Avg. Capacity (MMBbls/Mo.)
    39.6       43.8       40.6  
 
                 
 
                       
Segment Profit per Barrel ($/Bbl)
                       
Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability
  $ 0.24     $ 0.23 (2)   $ 0.24 (2)
 
                 
 
(1)   Calculated as the sum of: (i) crude oil, refined products and LPG storage capacity; (ii) natural gas storage capacity divided by 6 to account for the 6:1 mcf of gas to crude oil barrel ratio; and (iii) LPG processing volumes multiplied by the number of days in the month and divided by 1,000 to convert to monthly capacity in millions.
 
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  c. Marketing. Our marketing segment operations generally consist of the following merchant activities:
    the purchase of crude oil at the wellhead and the bulk purchase of crude oil at pipeline and terminal facilities, as well as the purchase of foreign cargoes at their load port and various other locations in transit;
 
    the storage of inventory during contango market conditions;
 
    the purchase of refined products and LPG from producers, refiners and other marketers;
 
    the resale or exchange of crude oil, refined products and LPG at various points along the distribution chain to refiners or other resellers; and
 
    the arrangement of the transportation of crude oil, refined products and LPG on trucks, barges, railcars, pipelines and ocean-going vessels to our terminals and third-party terminals.
The level of profit in the marketing segment is influenced by overall market structure and the degree of volatility in the crude oil market as well as variable operating expenses. Forecasted operating results for the three-month period ending December 31, 2007 reflect our expectation of a less favorable market than experienced in the first nine months of 2007. Unexpected changes in market structure or volatility (or lack thereof) could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasted results.
We forecast segment profit using the volume assumptions stated below and estimates of unit margins, field operating costs, G&A expenses and carrying costs for contango inventory, based on current and anticipated market conditions. Field operating costs do not include depreciation. Realized unit margins for any given lease-gathered barrel could vary significantly based on a variety of factors including location, quality and contract structure.
                         
    Actual     Guidance  
    Nine Months     Three Months     Twelve Months  
    Ended     Ending     Ending  
    September 30     December 31     December 31  
Average Daily Volumes (MBbl/d)
                       
Crude Oil Lease Gathering
    689       680       687  
LPG Sales
    78       105       85  
Refined Products
    10       15       11  
Waterborne foreign crude imported
    76       60       72  
 
                 
 
    853       860       855  
 
                 
 
                       
Segment Profit per Barrel ($/Bbl)
                       
Excluding Selected Items Impacting Comparability
  $ 1.11     $ 0.66 (1)   $ 0.99 (1)
 
                 
 
(1)   Mid-point of guidance.
3.   Depreciation and Amortization. We forecast depreciation and amortization based on our existing depreciable assets, forecasted capital expenditures and projected in-service dates. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives, which range from 3 years (for office furniture and equipment) to 40 years (for certain pipelines, crude oil terminals and facilities) and includes gains and losses on the sale of assets.
 
4.   Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended (“SFAS 133”). The guidance presented above does not include forecasts with respect to potential gains or losses related to derivatives accounted for under SFAS 133, as there is no accurate way to forecast these potential gains or losses.

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    The potential gains or losses related to these derivatives (primarily mark-to-market adjustments) could cause actual net income to differ materially from our projections.
 
5.   Capital Expenditures and Acquisitions. Although acquisitions constitute a key element of our growth strategy, the forecasted results and associated estimates do not include any forecasts for acquisitions that may be made after the date hereof. Capital expenditures for expansion projects are forecasted to be approximately $540 million during calendar 2007, of which $392 was incurred in the first nine months. Following are some of the more notable projects and forecasted expenditures for the year:
         
    Calendar 2007  
    (in millions)  
Expansion Capital
       
St. James, Louisiana Storage Facility
  $ 80  
Cheyenne Pipeline
    68  
Salt Lake City Expansion
    55  
Cushing Tankage — Phase VI
    34  
Patoka Tankage
    32  
Martinez Terminal
    25  
Fort Laramie Tank Expansion
    21  
High Prairie Rail Terminal
    12  
Paulsboro Expansion
    8  
Elk City to Calumet
    12  
Pier 400
    7  
Kerrobert Tankage
    9  
Other Projects*
    177  
 
     
 
    540  
Maintenance Capital
    48  
 
     
Total Projected Capital Expenditures (excluding acquisitions)
  $ 588  
 
     
 
*   Primarily pipeline connections, upgrades and truck stations as well as new tank construction and refurbishing.
    Capital expenditures for maintenance projects are forecast to be approximately $48 million during 2007, of which $32 million was incurred in the first nine months.
 
6.   Capital Structure. This guidance is based on our capital structure as of September 30, 2007. The Partnership’s policy is to finance acquisitions and major growth capital projects with at least 50% equity or cash flow in excess of distributions. As a result of our recent equity financing activities in combination with our projected 2007 cash flows in excess of distributions, we have pre-funded the required equity financing associated with our 2007 expansion capital program, as well as a large portion, if not all, of our 2008 expansion capital program.
 
7.   Interest Expense. Debt balances are projected based on estimated cash flows, current distribution rates, forecasted capital expenditures for maintenance and expansion projects, expected timing of collections and payments, and forecasted levels of inventory and other working capital sources and uses.
 
    Annual 2007 interest expense is expected to be between $161 million and $163 million, assuming an average long-term debt balance of approximately $2.6 billion during the period. Included in interest expense are commitment fees, amortization of long-term debt discounts or premiums, deferred amounts associated with terminated interest-rate hedges and interest on short-term debt for non-contango inventory (primarily hedged LPG inventory and New York Mercantile Exchange and IntercontinentalExchange margin deposits). Interest expense is net of amounts capitalized for major expansion capital projects and does not include interest on borrowings for contango inventory. We treat interest on contango related borrowings as carrying costs of crude oil and include it as part of the purchase price of crude oil.
 
8.   Net Income per Unit. Basic net income per limited partner unit is calculated by dividing net income allocated to limited partners by the basic weighted average units outstanding during the period.

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    Actual     Guidance  
    Nine Months     Three Months Ending     Twelve Months Ending  
    Ended     December 31, 2007     December 31, 2007  
    09/30/07     Low     High     Low     High  
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per limited partner unit:
                                       
Net Income
  $ 287.9     $ 80.6     $ 104.9     $ 368.5     $ 392.8  
General partners incentive distribution
    (66.9 )     (26.1 )     (26.1 )     (93.0 )     (93.0 )
General partners incentive distribution reduction
    15.0       5.0       5.0       20.0       20.0  
 
                             
 
    236.0       59.5       83.8       295.5       319.8  
General partner 2% ownership
    (4.7 )     (1.2 )     (1.7 )     (5.9 )     (6.4 )
 
                             
Net income available to limited partners
  $ 231.3     $ 58.3     $ 82.1     $ 289.6     $ 313.4  
 
                             
 
                                       
Denominator:
                                       
Denominator for basic earnings per limited partner unit-weighted average number of limited partner units
    112.1       116.0       116.0       113.0       113.0  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                                       
Weighted average LTIP units
    0.9       0.8       0.8       0.9       0.9  
 
                             
Denominator for diluted earnings per limited partner unit-weighted average number of limited partner units
    113.0       116.8       116.8       113.9       113.9  
 
                             
 
                                       
Basic net income per limited partner unit
  $ 2.06     $ 0.50     $ 0.71     $ 2.56     $ 2.77  
 
                             
Diluted net income per limited partner unit
  $ 2.05     $ 0.50     $ 0.70     $ 2.54     $ 2.75  
 
                             
    Net income allocated to limited partners is impacted by the income allocated to the general partner and the amount of the incentive distribution paid to the general partner. The amount of income allocated to our limited partner interests is 98% of the total partnership income after deducting the amount of the general partner’s incentive distribution. Based on our current annualized distribution rate of $3.36 per unit, our general partner’s distribution is forecast to be approximately $112.3 million annually, of which approximately $104.4 million is attributed to the incentive distribution rights. In conjunction with the Pacific acquisition, however, the general partner agreed to reduce the amounts due it as incentive distributions. The reduction will be effective for five years, as follows: (i) $5 million per quarter for the first four quarters beginning with the February 2007 distribution, (ii) $3.75 million per quarter for the following eight quarters, (iii) $2.5 million per quarter for the following four quarters, and (iv) $1.25 million per quarter for the final four quarters. The total reduction in incentive distributions will be $65 million. Total incentive distributions to the general partner in 2007 will be reduced by $20.0 million. The relative amount of the incentive distribution varies directionally with the number of units outstanding and the level of the distribution on the units. Each $0.05 per unit annual increase in the distribution over $3.36 per unit decreases net income available for limited partners by approximately $5.8 million ($0.05 per unit) on an annualized basis.
 
9.   Equity Compensation Plans. The majority of grants outstanding under our Long-Term Incentive Plans contain vesting criteria that are based on a combination of performance benchmarks and service period. The grants will vest in various percentages, typically on the later to occur of specified earliest vesting dates and the dates on which minimum distribution levels are reached. Among the various grants, vesting dates range from May 2008 to May 2012 and minimum annualized distribution levels range from $2.80 to $4.00. For some awards, a percentage of any remaining units will vest on a date certain in 2011 or 2012.
 
    On October 18, 2007, we declared an annualized distribution of $3.36 payable on November 14, 2007 to our unitholders of record as of November 2, 2007. In addition to achieving the distribution level of $3.36, we have deemed probable that the $3.50 distribution level will be achieved. Accordingly, for grants that vest at annualized distribution levels of $3.50 or less, guidance includes an accrual over the corresponding service period at an assumed market price of $56.00 per unit as well as the fair value associated with awards that will vest on a date certain. For 2007, the guidance includes approximately $50.4 million of expense associated with these LTIP grants. The actual amount of equity compensation expense amortization in any given year will be directly influenced by (i) our unit price at the end of each reporting period, (ii) our unit price on the date of actual vesting, (iii) the amount of amortization in the early years, and (iv) new LTIP award grants. For example, a $3.00 change in the unit price assumption at December 31, 2007 would change the total amortization by $3.1 million — $0.4 million for the current quarter and $2.7 million for the life-to-date adjustment to the liability accrued in prior periods. Therefore, actual net income could differ materially from our projections.

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On August 29, 2007, the Board of Directors of Plains All American GP LLC authorized the grant of 200,000 Class B units in Plains AAP, L.P., our general partner. At September 30, 2007, approximately 85,500 Class B units have been granted and the remaining units are reserved for future grants. The Class B units are earned in 25% increments upon us achieving annualized distribution levels of $3.50, $3.75, $4.00 and $4.50. When earned, the Class B units are entitled to participate in distributions paid to our general partner in any quarter in which we distribute at least $0.875 per common unit ($3.50 per common unit on an annualized basis). Assuming all 200,000 Class B units were granted and earned, the maximum participation would be 8% of the general partner distribution in excess of $11.0 million each quarter. Although the Class B units, which are equity classified, do not impact our cash or units outstanding, the intent of the Class B units is to provide a performance incentive and encourage retention for certain members of our senior management. Therefore, we recognize the grant date fair value of the Class B units as compensation expense over the service period. Based on our assessment that achievement of the $3.50 annualized distribution level is probable, we have included approximately $2.0 million of compensation expense attributable to the Class B units in the guidance for 2007. The expense is reflected as a selected item impacting comparability since the economic burden is borne solely by the General Partner and not the Partnership. The expense will be reflected as a capital contribution and thus will result in a corresponding credit to the general partners’ capital in the financial statements of the Partnership.
The amount of equity compensation expense highlighted in selected items impacting comparability for 2007 excludes the portion of the equity compensation expense represented by LTIP grants under the 2006 Plan that, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, will be settled in cash only ($5.1 million) and have no impact in the determination of diluted units.
10.   Reconciliation of EBITDA and EBIT to Net Income. The following table reconciles the 2007 guidance ranges for EBITDA and EBIT to net income.
                                 
    Three Months Ending     Twelve Months Ending  
    December 31, 2007     December 31, 2007  
    Low     High     Low     High  
Reconciliation to Net Income
                               
EBITDA
  $ 167.4     $ 187.4     $ 726.7     $ 746.7  
Depreciation and amortization
    44.0       42.0       178.9       176.9  
 
                       
EBIT
    123.4       145.4       547.8       569.8  
Interest expense
    42.0       40.0       163.1       161.1  
Income tax expense
    0.8       0.5       16.2       15.9  
 
                       
Net Income
  $ 80.6     $ 104.9     $ 368.5     $ 392.8  
 
                       
Preliminary Calendar 2008 Guidance
This preliminary adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2008 is based on (1) continued operating and financial performance of our existing assets in line with recent performance trends, (2) achievement of targeted performance levels for recent acquisitions, (3) contributions from expansion capital expenditures in line with our expectations, and (4) a less favorable market relative to our assets and business model than experienced in the first nine months of 2007. The following table summarizes the range of selected key financial data of our preliminary projections for calendar year 2008.
Preliminary Calendar 2008 Guidance (in millions)
                 
    Low     High  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 760     $ 810  
Depreciation and amortization
    (193 )     (183 )
Interest expense
    (177 )     (167 )
 
           
Adjusted Net Income
  $ 390     $ 460  
 
           
 
Maintenance Capital Expenditures
  $ 60     $ 55  

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Our preliminary guidance for interest expense is based on our projected capital structure as of September 30, 2007, the current market outlook for floating interest rates and our current forecast of approved capital projects for 2008. Our preliminary guidance for depreciation and amortization is based on projected depreciation from our present asset base, and continued development of our portfolio projects. Our preliminary guidance for maintenance capital expenditures is based on our estimated level of recurring expenditures of approximately $55 to $60 million. Adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA exclude selected items impacting comparability such as equity compensation expense and SFAS 133. It is impractical to forecast selected items impacting comparability to arrive at net income and EBITDA and therefore adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA are presented to provide information with respect to both the performance and fundamental business activities.
Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks
     All statements included in this report, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements identified by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend” and “forecast” and similar expressions and statements regarding our business strategy, plans and objectives of our management for future operations. The absence of these words, however, does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events, based on what we believe are reasonable assumptions. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from results anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to:
    the failure to realize the anticipated synergies and other benefits of the merger with Pacific Energy Partners;
 
    the success of our risk management activities;
 
    environmental liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves;
 
    maintenance of our credit rating and ability to receive open credit from our suppliers and trade counterparties;
 
    abrupt or severe declines or interruptions in outer continental shelf production located offshore California and transported on our pipeline systems;
 
    failure to implement or capitalize on planned internal growth projects;
 
    shortages or cost increases of power supplies, materials or labor;
 
    the availability of adequate third-party production volumes for transportation and marketing in the areas in which we operate, and other factors that could cause declines in volumes shipped on our pipelines by us and third-party shippers;
 
    fluctuations in refinery capacity in areas supplied by our mainlines and other factors affecting demand for various grades of crude oil, refined products and natural gas and resulting changes in pricing conditions or transmission throughput requirements;
 
    the availability of, and our ability to consummate, acquisition or combination opportunities;
 
    our access to capital to fund additional acquisitions and our ability to obtain debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms;

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    successful integration and future performance of acquired assets or businesses and the risks associated with operating in lines of business that are distinct and separate from our historical operations;
 
    unanticipated changes in crude oil market structure and volatility (or lack thereof);
 
    the impact of current and future laws, rulings and governmental regulations;
 
    the effects of competition;
 
    continued creditworthiness of, and performance by, our counterparties;
 
    interruptions in service and fluctuations in tariffs or volumes on third-party pipelines;
 
    increased costs or lack of availability of insurance:
 
    fluctuations in the debt and equity markets, including the price of our units at the time of vesting under our long-term incentive plans;
 
    the currency exchange rate of the Canadian dollar;
 
    weather interference with business operations or project construction;
 
    risks related to the development and operation of natural gas storage facilities;
 
    general economic, market or business conditions; and
 
    other factors and uncertainties inherent in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, refined products and liquefied petroleum gas and other natural gas related petroleum products.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Further information on risks and uncertainties is available in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which information is incorporated by reference herein.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
    PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P.
 
       
    By: PLAINS AAP, L. P., its general partner
 
       
    By: PLAINS ALL AMERICAN GP LLC, its general partner
 
       
Date: November 1, 2007
  By:   /s/ PHIL KRAMER
 
       
 
  Name:   Phil Kramer
 
  Title:   Executive Vice President and
 
      Chief Financial Officer

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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1—Press release dated November 1, 2007