Summary
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) filed an 8-K on April 4, 2016, reporting on the issuance of common units between January 1, 2016, and April 1, 2016. During this period, the partnership successfully raised approximately $1.58 billion in gross proceeds through its at-the-market (ATM) equity issuance program, its Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), and an employee unit purchase plan. This issuance activity demonstrates EPD's ability to access capital markets effectively to fund its operations and growth initiatives. Notably, a significant portion of these issuances involved privately held affiliates of Enterprise Products Company (EPCO), which reinvested substantial amounts through the ATM program and the DRIP, indicating continued support from key stakeholders.
Key Highlights
- 1EPD raised approximately $1.58 billion in gross proceeds from January 1, 2016, to April 1, 2016.
- 2The capital was raised through the issuance of common units under its at-the-market (ATM) program, Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), and employee unit purchase plan.
- 3A total of 66,837,916 common units were issued during this period.
- 4Privately held affiliates of Enterprise Products Company (EPCO) purchased 3,830,256 common units for approximately $100 million under the ATM program in January 2016.
- 5EPCO affiliates also reinvested $100 million under the DRIP, acquiring an additional 4,481,504 common units.
- 6The filing indicates continued strong support and capital commitment from EPCO affiliates.
- 7This issuance activity suggests EPD's proactive approach to capital raising and potential funding for strategic projects or debt reduction.