Product Introductions, Project Launches, New Contracts, Year-End Filing, and Credit Facilities - Analyst Notes on W.R. Grace, BHP Billiton, McDermott, Franco-Nevada, and MarkWest

NEW YORK, April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding W.R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA), BHP Billiton plc (NYSE: BBL), McDermott International Inc. (NYSE: MDR), Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV), and MarkWest Energy Partners LP (NYSE: MWE). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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W.R. Grace & Co. Analyst Notes 

On March 24, 2014, W.R. Grace & Co. (Grace) reported that it has introduced ProVance™ pre-packed columns, a portfolio of products for cost-effective purification of biologic drugs, specifically monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). According to the Company, the ProVance™ portfolio is pre-packed with a new silica resin that has a higher capacity and lower cost compared to the leading alternative technology used for mAb purification. Adam Grose, Vice President and General Manager of Grace, commented, "Leveraging Grace's silica purification expertise and material science capabilities, the ProVance™ portfolio of products now brings the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of single use manufacturing to the purification process, allowing companies to realize the benefits of an end-to-end disposable solution." The full analyst notes on W.R. Grace & Co. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/GRA/report.pdf

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BHP Billiton plc Analyst Notes 

On March 17, 2014, BHP Billiton plc (BHP Billiton) reported that its charity, BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities, launched the Livelihoods Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Project in Mozambique. According to the Company, the charity will be pledging US$8.8 million to the new agricultural initiative that will benefit smallholder farmers from three districts in Maputo Province for over five years. The Company stated that the LEAD Project will work with more than 50 producer organisations that represent farmers to increase their income and business opportunities, provide farm-level training to improve their production capacity, and facilitate access to financing. Commenting on the project, BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities Chairman, Ian Wood, stated, "The LEAD project had strong appeal for the BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities' Directors right from the outset because it builds on people's affinity with their land in Mozambique and their history in small scale farming." The full analyst notes on BHP Billiton plc are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/BBL/report.pdf

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McDermott International Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 27, 2014, McDermott International Inc. (McDermott) has announced that one of its joint venture companies in China, Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (QMW) has been awarded by Jord Oil & Gas Systems B.V. with a contract for process module fabrication work. Commenting on the award, David Dickson, President and CEO, McDermott, stated, "We are pleased to be awarded this work for our Chinese fabrication joint venture. The yard is a first-class facility that offers competitive fabrication solutions for modules and exemplifies our global execution capabilities." According to the Company, the award will be included in QMW's Q1 2014 backlog. The full analyst notes on McDermott International Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/MDR/report.pdf

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Franco-Nevada Corporation Analyst Notes 

On March 20, 2014, Franco-Nevada Corporation (Franco-Nevada) announced that it has filed its year-end disclosure documents with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. According to the Company, the documents filed include the Annual Information Form, Consolidated Annual Financial Statements, and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year 2013. The Company stated that its Form 40-F for 2013 has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The full analyst notes on Franco-Nevada Corporation are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/FNV/report.pdf

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MarkWest Energy Partners LP Analyst Notes 

On March 20, 2014, MarkWest Energy Partners LP (MarkWest) announced the completion of an amendment to its senior secured revolving credit facility. The Company stated that Wells Fargo Securities LLC and RBC Capital Markets serve as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Lead Bookrunners of the bank syndicate. According to the Company, the amendment raises its total borrowing capacity to $1.3 billion, extends the maturity by 18 months to March 2019, and expands the existing accordion option from $250 million to $500 million. Frank Semple, Chairman, President, and CEO, commented, "We are proud to continue partnering with an exceptional group of lenders who have the resources and capital markets expertise that is essential to support our business." The full analyst notes on MarkWest Energy Partners LP are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04012014/MWE/report.pdf

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