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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 7, 2012)

Filed November 7, 2012For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (the "Partnership") filed an 8-K on November 7, 2012, primarily to announce its third quarter financial and operating results for the period ended September 30, 2012. The key information for investors is contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which details the Partnership's performance during the quarter. Investors should review this press release for specific financial metrics, operational achievements, and any forward-looking statements made by management. This filing serves as a notification of the release of these results, highlighting the company's ongoing reporting obligations. While the 8-K itself is brief, the accompanying press release is the substantive document containing the financial details and operational insights that would be of interest to shareholders and potential investors seeking to understand the company's recent performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. announced its third quarter 2012 financial and operating results.
  • 2The results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, were disclosed via a press release.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source of detailed financial and operational information for investors.
  • 4This filing is in accordance with Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of Form 8-K.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release, is deemed 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of certain SEC regulations.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for specific performance metrics and management commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.'s financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial and operational information for the third quarter of 2012 is located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release furnished with this 8-K filing.

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

While this 8-K does not provide the specific metrics, investors should review the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for key items such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, segment operating results, EBITDA, distributable cash flow, and any capital expenditure details for the third quarter of 2012.