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ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 26, 2009)

Filed October 26, 2009For Securities:EPDEPDU

Summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2009, reporting a significant milestone: the approval of its merger with TEPPCO Partners, L.P. (TEPPCO) by TEPPCO unitholders. The merger received overwhelming support, with approximately 97% of voting TEPPCO units and 96% of unaffiliated TEPPCO unitholders voting in favor. This strong endorsement clears a major hurdle for the transaction, positioning EPD for successful integration and potential synergies. Additionally, the filing highlights the progress of EPD's offer to exchange TEPPCO senior and subordinated notes for its own notes. As of October 23, 2009, nearly the entire $2 billion aggregate principal amount of TEPPCO notes had been tendered, indicating strong investor participation and a smooth process for debt consolidation. These developments are crucial for EPD's strategic growth and financial restructuring.

Key Highlights

  • 1TEPPCO unitholders overwhelmingly approved the merger with Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD), with approximately 97% of voting units in favor.
  • 2Unaffiliated TEPPCO unitholders also strongly supported the merger, with 96% of their votes cast in favor.
  • 3The merger is proceeding under the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 28, 2009.
  • 4EPD's offer to exchange TEPPCO senior and subordinated notes for Enterprise notes has seen substantial participation.
  • 5Approximately $1.94 billion of the $2 billion aggregate principal amount of TEPPCO notes were tendered for exchange by October 23, 2009.
  • 6The filing includes a joint press release dated October 23, 2009, detailing these announcements as Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary news for EPD investors is that TEPPCO unitholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger between EPD and TEPPCO. This significant approval moves the merger closer to completion.

The merger received strong support from TEPPCO unitholders. Approximately 97% of the TEPPCO units that voted were in favor of the merger, and 96% of the votes cast by unaffiliated TEPPCO unitholders also approved it. This indicates a high level of agreement among TEPPCO's stakeholders.

EPD's offer to exchange TEPPCO's senior and subordinated notes for Enterprise notes has been very successful. As of October 23, 2009, nearly the full $2 billion aggregate principal amount of TEPPCO notes had been tendered for exchange, suggesting a smooth process for EPD to consolidate its debt structure.

The filing states that the expiration date for the offer to exchange TEPPCO notes for Enterprise notes was October 26, 2009. The strong tender results indicate that a significant portion of noteholders participated before this deadline.