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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 2, 2011)

Filed November 2, 2011For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) on November 2, 2011, primarily serves to announce the company's financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The core of the filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results, which is furnished but not filed with the SEC. Investors should refer to this press release for details on the company's performance during the quarter. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, the furnished press release is critical for understanding ET's operational and financial condition as of that period. It would typically include key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per unit, and operational highlights relevant to the midstream energy sector.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing announces Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ET) third quarter 2011 financial and operating results.
  • 2Results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, were released via a press release.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished as part of the 8-K filing.
  • 4Information is deemed 'furnished,' not 'filed,' for SEC purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a 'filed' document.
  • 5The filing date is November 2, 2011.
  • 6The principal executive offices are located in Dallas, TX.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.'s financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2011, which ended on September 30, 2011.

The detailed financial and operating results are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific performance data.

The information, specifically the press release, is considered 'furnished' under SEC rules, not 'filed.' This distinction means it's provided to the SEC but doesn't carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as 'filed' documents.

The financial and operating results presented in the press release cover the third quarter of 2011, ending on September 30, 2011.