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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 29, 2009)

Filed July 29, 2009For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) on July 28, 2009, primarily serves as a disclosure vehicle for a press release announcing the approval and declaration of a cash distribution for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. While not containing significant operational or financial updates, the distribution announcement is a key event for unitholders, signaling continued returns to investors during that period. The filing, specifically under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 8.01 (Other Events), directs readers to Exhibit 99.1, the press release itself, for further details on the distribution. Investors interested in the direct cash payout from their investment in Energy Transfer Equity would find this information relevant.

Key Highlights

  • 1Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. announced the approval of a cash distribution for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
  • 2The information regarding the distribution was disseminated via a press release dated July 28, 2009.
  • 3The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4The filing falls under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) and Other Events (Item 8.01).
  • 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The principal executive offices are located in Dallas, TX.
  • 7The filing was signed by John W. McReynolds, President and Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose that Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. announced its Board of Directors approved a cash distribution for the quarter ending June 30, 2009. The detailed press release is attached as an exhibit.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not provide detailed updated financial results for the quarter. Its primary function is to announce the approved cash distribution to unitholders.

The details of the cash distribution are contained within the press release dated July 28, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1 is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.