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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 15, 2010)

Filed September 15, 2010For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This 8-K filing from Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) primarily serves as a means to publicly disclose historical and interim financial statements for its consolidated entities, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP), Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P. (ETP GP), and Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C. (ETP LLC), as well as for Regency Energy Partners LP (Regency) and Regency GP LP (Regency GP LP). These filings are crucial for investors seeking to understand the financial health and performance of these underlying business units that constitute a significant part of Energy Transfer's overall operations. The inclusion of both audited and unaudited statements provides a comprehensive view of the financial positions and results of operations across different periods, enabling detailed analysis of trends and financial performance. For investors, the key takeaway is access to the detailed financial performance of these key subsidiaries. The filing provides audited consolidated financial statements for ETP, ETP GP, and ETP LLC for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, and previous periods, along with unaudited interim statements as of June 30, 2010. Similarly, Regency and Regency GP LP's financial statements, both audited and interim, are also being filed. This level of detail is essential for due diligence, valuation, and understanding the operational scope and financial underpinnings of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.

Key Highlights

  • 1Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) is filing financial statements for its subsidiaries: Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), ETP GP, ETP LLC, Regency Energy Partners (Regency), and Regency GP LP.
  • 2The filing includes audited consolidated financial statements for ETP, ETP GP, and ETP LLC for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, and prior periods.
  • 3Unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2010, and for the related periods, are also provided for ETP, ETP GP, and ETP LLC.
  • 4Financial statements for Regency and Regency GP LP, including audited statements for the three-year period ended December 31, 2009, and interim statements as of June 30, 2010, are included.
  • 5This filing enables investors to review the financial performance and position of these key operating entities within the Energy Transfer structure.
  • 6The filing incorporates by reference these financial statements as exhibits to the 8-K report.
  • 7The report confirms Energy Transfer Equity's 100% ownership of ETP LLC and indirect control over Regency GP LP.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose historical and interim consolidated financial statements for several key operating entities under Energy Transfer Equity, L.P., including Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) and Regency Energy Partners (Regency).

This report includes financial statements for Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP), Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P. (ETP GP), Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C. (ETP LLC), Regency Energy Partners LP (Regency), and Regency GP LP (Regency GP LP).

The filing includes audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, and prior periods, as well as unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2010, and for the related interim periods for ETP and its related entities. For Regency and Regency GP LP, audited statements for the three-year period ended December 31, 2009, and interim statements as of June 30, 2010, are provided.

The detailed financial statements are included as exhibits (Exhibits 99.1 through 99.10) to this Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference. Investors would need to review these exhibits for the complete financial data.