Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Operating activities    
Net loss $ (21,899) $ (18,784)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and accretion 21,177 22,566
Amortization of financing costs 1,395 2,230
Unrealized loss on derivatives 11,456 4,872
Stock-based compensation 533 0
Deferred taxes (2,032) 292
Equity in losses in unconsolidated investments 12,548 10,025
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Trade receivables (6,357) (13,221)
Reimbursable interconnection receivable    (416)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,027 865
Other assets (non-current) (122) (115)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities (5,021) (815)
Related party receivable/payable (155) (198)
Accrued interest payable 855 1,090
Net cash provided by operating activities 16,405 8,391
Investing activities    
Proceeds from sale of investments    7,054
Decrease in restricted cash 300 778
Increase in restricted cash (1) (3)
Capital expenditures 314 (67,178)
Deferred development costs    (528)
Distribution from unconsolidated investments    10,463
Contribution to unconsolidated investments (1,283) (6,524)
Reimbursable interconnection receivable 1,418 (5,227)
Other assets (non-current) 618 446
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,366 (60,719)
Financing activities    
Proceeds from IPO, net of expenses (135)   
Repurchase of shares for employee tax withholding (26)   
Dividends paid (11,082)   
Capital contributions - controlling interest    21,454
Capital distributions - controlling interest    (23,465)
Capital distributions - noncontrolling interest    (168)
Decrease in restricted cash 4,668   
Increase in restricted cash (7,707) (5,252)
Payment for deferred financing costs (589) (45)
Proceeds from long-term debt    78,047
Repayment of long-term debt (5,830) (6,231)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (20,701) 64,340
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (296) (742)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (3,226) 11,270
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 103,569 17,574
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 100,343 28,844
Supplemental disclosure    
Cash payments for interest and commitment fees 12,597 13,379
Schedule of non-cash activities    
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps (9,471) 7,205
Change in fair value of contingent liabilities    8,001
Capitalized interest 1,283 391
Capitalized commitment fee    28
Change in property, plant and equipment (31,074) (84,118)
Transfer of capitalized assets to South Kent joint venture    49,275
Non-cash distribution to Pattern Development    $ (3,283)