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Noncontrolling Interests
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Noncontrolling Interests  
Noncontrolling Interests

Note 13 — Noncontrolling Interests

 

The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 810-10-45, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests of parties other than the Company in subsidiaries, such as joint ventures and partnerships,.

 

The Company determined that the Blythe joint venture was a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and that the Company was determined to be the primary beneficiary as a result of its significant influence over the joint venture operations. Revenues for the Blythe joint venture for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $25,769 and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Blythe joint venture was $1,511.  Since Blythe is a partnership, no tax effect was recognized for the income.  There was no material operating activity for the project during the year ended December 31, 2011.  There were no distributions to noncontrolling interests and no capital contributions made by noncontrolling interests during the years ended December 31, 2012 or 2011.

 

At December 31, 2012, the carrying value of the assets and liabilities associated with the operations of the Blythe joint venture included $3,565 of cash, $8,843 of accounts receivable and current liabilities of $9,379.  As of December 31, 2011, the carrying value of the assets and liabilities associated with the Blythe joint venture was $2,546 and $2,540, respectively. The net assets of the joint venture are restricted for use by the project and are not available for general operations of the Company.