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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 17, 2007)

Filed January 17, 2007For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This 8-K filing from Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) on January 17, 2007, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2006, through an accompanying press release. Investors should note that the filing also discloses the resignation of H. Michael Krimbill from the board of directors of LE GP, LLC, the general partner of ET. This resignation is explicitly stated to be unrelated to any disagreements regarding the Partnership's operations, policies, or practices. The main takeaway for investors is the release of Q1 2006 financial performance, which is detailed in the referenced press release. While the departure of a director is noted, the lack of any disclosed disagreements suggests it's a non-event from a corporate governance or operational risk perspective. Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial details.

Key Highlights

  • 1Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) filed an 8-K on January 17, 2007.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2006, via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3H. Michael Krimbill resigned as a director of LE GP, LLC (ET's general partner) on January 10, 2007.
  • 4Mr. Krimbill also resigned as an executive officer and director of the general partner of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (a subsidiary).
  • 5The resignation of H. Michael Krimbill is stated to be unrelated to any disagreements with management or the board regarding the Partnership's operations, policies, or practices.
  • 6The filing includes the press release detailing Q1 2006 financial results and Mr. Krimbill's resignation letter as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most significant financial event reported is the announcement of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.'s (ET) financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2006. These results are detailed in a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference into this filing.

H. Michael Krimbill resigned as a director of LE GP, LLC (ET's general partner) and as an executive officer and director of the general partner of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. The filing explicitly states that his resignation is not due to any disagreements with the board of directors or management concerning the Partnership's operations, policies, or practices.

The financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2006, are provided in a press release dated January 16, 2007, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the filing explicitly states that Mr. Krimbill's resignation is not related to any disagreements with the board or management on matters concerning the Partnership's operations, policies, or practices. Therefore, investors should not infer any operational concerns from his departure based on this filing.