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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 5, 2011)

Filed May 5, 2011For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

Energy Transfer LP (ET) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2011, to announce its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial results; instead, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued on May 4, 2011, detailing these results. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures on revenue, earnings, operational performance, and any forward-looking statements made by the company for the first quarter of 2011. This filing serves as notification of the earnings release. As per SEC rules (General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K), the information in the press release is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed,' meaning it is not subject to the full liability provisions of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors should ensure they have accessed and reviewed the press release for a complete understanding of ET's Q1 2011 performance and any strategic updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Energy Transfer LP (ET) announced its Q1 2011 financial and operating results via an 8-K filing on May 4, 2011.
  • 2The detailed results are presented in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), dated May 4, 2011.
  • 3The filing's primary purpose is to furnish this press release to the SEC, making the information publicly available.
  • 4Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial and operational performance data for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
  • 5The information provided is deemed 'furnished,' not 'filed,' under SEC regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed Q1 2011 financial and operating results are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing, dated May 4, 2011.

Information deemed 'furnished' (as is the press release in this filing) is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unlike information that is 'filed'. It's a procedural distinction by the SEC for certain types of disclosures.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a cover document. The actual financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2011 are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is incorporated by reference.