UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 3, 2017 (June 1, 2017)

TC PipeLines, LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (877) 290-2772

(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

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Explanatory Note

This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (the “Second Amendment”) amends and supplements the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by TC PipeLines, LP (the “Partnership”) on June 1, 2017 (the “Original Form 8-K”), which reported under Item 2.01 thereof that the Partnership, through its subsidiary TC PipeLines Intermediate Limited Partnership, completed the acquisitions of a 49.34% interest in Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (“Iroquois”) from subsidiaries of TransCanada Corporation (“TransCanada”)  together with TransCanada’s remaining 11.81% interest in the Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (“PNGTS”) (collectively, the “Acquisition”), and the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Partnership on June 30, 2017 (the “First Amendment”), which was filed as an amendment to the Original Form 8-K to file the consolidated financial statements of Iroquois and PNGTS as required under Item 9.01(a) of Form 8-K and the pro forma financial information as required under Item 9.01(b) of Form 8-K. This Second Amendment is being filed to update the pro forma financial statements required by Item 9.01(b)(1) to    include the complete three year pro forma income statements as required by Regulation S-X, Article 11 Rule 11-02 (c) (2) (iii). The Exhibit 99.5 of this Second Amendment amends and replaces in its entirety the unaudited pro forma financial information included as Exhibit 99.5 of the First Amendment.  All other information previously reported in the Original Form 8-K and the First Amendment is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (b)       Pro forma financial information.

Unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements of the Partnership as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and for the years ended December 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.5.

    (d)       Exhibits

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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.

Dated:  August 3, 2017

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit 99.5

Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Data

TC PipeLines, LP (the “Partnership”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) has derived the summary historical financial data of the Partnership as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and for the years ended December 31, 2016,2015 and 2014 from our historical financial statements and related notes. The information below should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and the financial statements for Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (“Iroquois”) and Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (“PNGTS”), which are included as Exhibit 99.1, 99.2, 99.3, 99.4 on the Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2017, as amended on August 3, 2017.

On June 1, 2017, the Partnership acquired from subsidiaries of TransCanada a 49.34 percent interest in Iroquois, including a future option to acquire a further 0.66 percent in Iroquois, together with an additional 11.81 percent interest in PNGTS resulting in the Partnership owning a 61.71 percent interest in PNGTS (Acquisition). The total purchase price of the 2017 Acquisition was $765 million plus preliminary purchase price adjustments amounting to $9 million. The purchase price consisted of (i) $710 million for the Iroquois interest (less $165 million, which reflected our 49.34 percent share of Iroquois outstanding debt at March 31, 2017)  (ii) $55 million for the additional 11.81 percent in PNGTS (less, $5 million, which reflected our 11.81% proportionate share in PNGTS’ debt at March 31, 2017) and (iii) preliminary working capital adjustments on Iroquois and PNGTS amounting to $6 million and $3 million respectively. The Partnership funded the cash portion of the transaction through a combination of proceeds from the Partnership’s May 25, 2017 public debt offering and borrowing under the Partnership’s Senior Credit Facility.

The unaudited pro forma statement of income adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and for three months ended March 31, 2017 reflect our acquisition of an additional 11.81 percent interest in PNGTS and a 49.34 percent interest in Iroquois from subsidiaries of TransCanada as if the Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2014. On January 1, 2016, the Partnership acquired a 49.9 percent interest in PNGTS. The unaudited pro forma statement of income adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2015 reflect our acquisition of a 49.9 percent interest in PNGTS from a subsidiary of TransCanada as if it had occurred on January 1, 2015.

The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as at March 31, 2017 reflects the Acquisition as if such transaction had occurred on March 31, 2017.

This unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to represent what the Partnership’s results of operations or financial position would actually have been had the Acquisition and the related financing in fact occurred on the dates specified, nor does the information purport to project the Partnership’s results of operations for any future period or financial position at any future date.

TC PipeLines, LP

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet

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TC PipeLines, LP

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income

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TC PipeLines, LP

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income

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TC PipeLines, LP

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income

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TC PipeLines, LP

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income

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Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Data

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited pro forma statement of income adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and for three months ended March 31, 2017 reflect our acquisition of an additional 11.81  percent interest in PNGTS and a 49.34 percent interest in Iroquois from subsidiaries of  TransCanada as if the Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2014. On January 1, 2016, the Partnership acquired  a 49.9 percent interests in PNGTS. The unaudited pro forma statement of income adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2015  reflect our acquisition of a 49.9 percent interest in PNGTS from a subsidiary of TransCanada as if it had occurred on January 1, 2014. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as at March 31, 2017 reflects the Acquisition as if such transaction had occurred on March 31, 2017.

The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and certain estimates and assumptions; therefore, actual adjustments will differ from the pro forma adjustments. Management believes, however, that the assumptions provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects of these transactions as contemplated, and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of income and balance sheet.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of income and balance sheet does not give effect to synergies that might result from the Acquisition described above or any non-recurring charges or credits, and related tax effects, directly attributable to the transactions.

This unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to represent what the Partnership’s results of operations or financial position would actually have been had the Acquisition and the related financing in fact occurred on the dates specified, nor does the information purport to project the Partnership’s results of operations for any future period or financial position at any future date.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information reflects the Acquisition as follows:

·   the closing of a $500 million public offering of senior unsecured notes  on May 25, 2017 bearing an interest rate of 3.90 percent maturing  May 25, 2027. The net proceeds of $497 million were used to fund a portion of the Acquisition.;

·   the assumed utilization of senior credit facility amounting to $107 million to finance the remaining portion of the purchase price of the Acquisition; and

·   the acquisition from subsidiaries of TransCanada, a 49.34 percent interest in Iroquois, together with an additional 11.81 percent interest in PNGTS resulting in the Partnership owning a 61.71 percent in PNGTS. The total purchase price of the 2017 Acquisition was $765 million plus preliminary purchase price adjustments amounting to $9 million The purchase price consisted of  (i) $710 million for the Iroquois interest (less $165 million, which reflected our 49.34 percent share of Iroquois outstanding debt at March 31,2017)  (ii) $55 million for the additional 11.81 percent in PNGTS (less, $5 million, which reflected our 11.81% proportionate share in PNGTS’ debt at March 31,2017) and ( iii) preliminary working capital adjustments on Iroquois and PNGTS amounting to $6 million and $3 million respectively.

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Note 2. Proforma Adjustments and Assumptions

The following significant estimates and assumptions have been used in preparation of the unaudited pro forma financial data:

(1)             The acquisition of 11.81 percent equity interests in PNGTS’ net assets will result in the Partnership’s total ownership percentage of 61.71% and will be accounted for as transactions between entities under common control, whereby assets and liabilities of PNGTS will be recorded at TransCanada’s historical carrying values. PNGTS will become a subsidiary of the Partnership and will be consolidated. The consolidation of PNGTS includes state taxes for business profits tax (BPT) levied by the state of New Hampshire at the PNGTS level resulting in PNGTS’ recognition of deferred taxes related to the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.

As the fair value paid for the additional 11.81% interest in PNGTS was in excess of the recorded net assets of PNGTS, the excess purchase price at March 31, 2017 of approximately $21 million will be recorded as a reduction to Partners’ equity, representing a $21 million reduction in the common units equity and a $nil million reduction in the general partner equity. Additionally, the intercompany distributions between the Partnership and PNGTS amounting to $2 million and between PNGTS and TransCanada amounting to $3 million were eliminated resulting to a net increase in working capital of $1 million and a corresponding increase of $1 million in the common units equity and a $nil million adjustment in the general partner equity.

(2)             The acquisition of 49.34 percent equity interests in Iroquois net assets will be accounted for as transactions between entities under common control, whereby the Partnership’s investment in Iroquois will be recorded at TransCanada’s historical carrying values. As the fair value paid for 49.34% equity interest in Iroquois was in excess of the recorded net assets of Iroquois, the excess purchase price at March 31, 2017 of approximately $323 million would be recorded as a reduction to Partners’ equity, representing a $317 million reduction in the common units equity and a $6 million reduction in the general partner equity.

(3)             The pro forma adjustment to current liabilities at March 31, 2017 reflects an estimated payable of $3 million related to the debt issuance, which will be deferred and amortized over the life of the debt, and a $2 million payable related to acquisition costs. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Additionally, the $2 million payable related to acquisition costs decreased common units equity by $2 million and a $nil million reduction in the general partner equity and the acquisition costs are not included in the proforma adjustment to expenses in the proforma income statement for all periods presented. Consistent with our accounting policy, the debt issuance cost of $3 million is presented net of total long term debt in the proforma balance sheet.

(4)             The increase to long-term debt reflects the financing used to complete the Acquisition. The pro forma adjustment reflects the issuance of $500 million public debt offering of senior unsecured notes, net of discount of $3 million, for a total proceeds of $497 million and a draw of $107 million on our revolving credit facility. Consistent with our accounting policy, the debt discount of $3 million is presented net of total long term debt in the proforma balance sheet.

(5)             The pro forma adjustment reflects the consolidation of 61.71% interest in PNGTS and elimination of equity earnings in PNGTS previously recognized. The consolidation of PNGTS includes the state income tax expense (approximately at 3.8 percent) relating to business profits tax (BPT) levied by the state of New Hampshire at the PNGTS level.

(6)             The pro forma adjustment reflects the 49.34% equity earnings from Iroquois income.

(7)             The proforma adjustment reflects the inclusion of (1) interest expense relating to the issuance of $500 million of the fixed-rate debt for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 using the fixed interest rate of 3.90 percent per annum and (2) interest expense relating to the draw of $107 million on our revolving credit facility for the three months ended March 31,

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2017 and years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 using weighted average interest incurred during the period of 2.03 percent, 1.72 percent 1.44 percent and 1.41 percent per annum, respectively (3) interest expense  relating to a draw of $190 million on our revolving credit facility for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.44 percent and 1.41 percent, respectively representing the utilization of our revolver in the 49.9 percent acquisition of PNGTS on  January 1, 2016 (the interest expense incurred on this borrowing is already reflected in our historical information beginning January 1, 2016) and (4) the amortization of the debt issuance fee of $3 million and debt discount of $3 million, which are both assumed to be amortized over 10 years. In addition, there would be an increase in interest expense relating to the consolidation of PNGTS as described in Note 1 and footnote 5. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, there would be an increase of $1 million, $4 million $7 million and $11 million, respectively, recognized in relation to consolidation of 61.71 percent interest on PNGTS as if it had occurred on January 1, 2014.

Additionally, the Partnership has variable interest exposure on its revolving credit facility. If interest rates hypothetically increased (decreased) by 0.125 percent on the borrowings on its variable-rate revolving credit facility, compared with the weighted average interest incurred during three months ended March 31, 2017 and years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the  interest expense as reflected on the proforma adjustment would increase (decrease) and net income would decrease (increase) by approximately $nil million, $1 million, $1 million and $1 million, respectively.

(8)             Net income per common unit is computed by dividing net income attributable to Controlling Interests, after deduction of amounts attributable to the General Partner and Class B units by the weighted average number of common units outstanding.

The amounts allocable to the General Partner equals an amount based upon the General Partner’s effective two percent general partner interest, plus an amount equal to incentive distributions. Incentive distributions are paid to the General Partner if quarterly cash distributions on the common units exceed levels specified in the Partnership Agreement.

The amount allocable to the Class B units in 2017 equals 30 percent of GTN’s distributable cash flow during the year ended December 31, 2017 less $20 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, no amounts were allocated to the Class B units as the annual threshold of $20 million has  not been exceeded.

The amount allocated to the Class B units during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $22 million and $12 million, respectively. No amount was allocated to the Class B units during the year ended December 31, 2014.

The common units and general partner’s allocation were based on historical calculations, adjusted for the income impact of the 61.71 percent interest in PNGTS and 49.34 percent interest in Iroquois as if it had occurred on January 1, 2014.

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