10-K/APeriod: FY2007

Energy Transfer LP Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Aug 31, 2007

Filed May 29, 2008For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This filing represents an amendment (10-K/A) to Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.'s (ET) Annual Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007. The amendment's primary purpose is to correct Exhibit 31.1, which pertains to the certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Investors should note that this filing does not introduce new financial data or material operational changes but rather corrects a prior submission related to internal controls and executive certifications. As of February 28, 2007, ET had a substantial market capitalization of approximately $3.03 billion based on common units held by non-affiliates. The company had a significant number of common units outstanding, indicating a broadly held public float. This filing, being an amendment, reinforces the company's commitment to compliance with SEC reporting requirements, specifically regarding executive accountability for financial reporting and internal controls.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007.
  • 2The primary purpose of the amendment is to correct Exhibit 31.1, related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 302 certifications.
  • 3No new financial or operational information is introduced; it's a procedural correction.
  • 4As of February 28, 2007, the aggregate market value of common units held by non-affiliates was approximately $3,030,100,000.
  • 5As of October 15, 2007, 222,829,956 Common Units of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. were outstanding.
  • 6The company is classified as a large accelerated filer.
  • 7The filing confirms ET is not a shell company.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to the original Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007. Its main purpose is to correct Exhibit 31.1, which contains the certifications from the principal executive and financial officers as required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This is a procedural correction and does not add new financial information.

No, this amendment is purely administrative and addresses a correction in an exhibit related to internal controls and certifications. It does not alter the financial statements, operational disclosures, or the overall reported financial performance for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007.

As of February 28, 2007, the aggregate market value of the registrant's Common Units held by non-affiliates was approximately $3,030,100,000, indicating a significant market presence.

At October 15, 2007, Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. had 222,829,956 Common Units outstanding.