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ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 16, 2022)

Filed November 16, 2022For Securities:EPDEPDU

Summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) has announced the settlement of its long-standing litigation concerning the construction of its PDH 1 facility. The company received a cash payment of $115 million from its former contractor, Amec Foster Wheeler USA Corporation (AFW), and its affiliates. This settlement resolves claims stemming from a contract dispute initiated in 2016, where EPD alleged various breaches of contract and negligence related to the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of the PDH 1 facility. The resolution of this litigation is a positive development for EPD, as it brings a significant legal overhang to a close and results in a substantial cash inflow. Investors can view this as a positive event, removing uncertainty and providing a financial boost that can be utilized for strategic initiatives or returned to unitholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1EPD received a $115 million cash settlement payment from Amec Foster Wheeler USA Corporation (AFW).
  • 2The settlement resolves litigation related to the construction of EPD's PDH 1 facility.
  • 3The lawsuit was initially filed in September 2016, alleging breach of contract, fraud, and negligence.
  • 4The trial for the case had recently concluded its closing arguments in July 2022.
  • 5The settlement effectively ends a protracted legal dispute for Enterprise Products Partners.
  • 6The cash received from the settlement will contribute to EPD's financial resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

The litigation stemmed from a contract dispute over the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of Enterprise Products Partners' PDH 1 facility. EPD had sued its former contractor, Amec Foster Wheeler USA Corporation (AFW), alleging breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and other claims.

Enterprise Products Partners received a cash payment of $115 million from AFW as part of the settlement agreement.

The settlement is significant as it resolves a long-standing legal dispute, removing a substantial legal and financial uncertainty for the company. The $115 million cash inflow also strengthens EPD's financial position.

The litigation was initiated by Enterprise Products Partners in September 2016 after terminating AFW for cause. However, the underlying contract issues date back to the initial engagement with Foster Wheeler in July 2013.