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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Feb 19, 2014)

Filed February 19, 2014For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE) and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP) have completed a significant transaction effective January 1, 2014, and reported on February 19, 2014. ETP transferred its ownership interest in Trunkline LNG Company, LLC (TLNG), which operates a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to ETE. In exchange, ETE redeemed 18.71 million ETP units it held, with the transaction valued at approximately $1.02 billion based on ETP's unit price on February 18, 2014. This transaction includes key financial adjustments and agreements designed to impact future distributions and services. ETE has agreed to forgo incentive distributions from ETP totaling $180 million over sixteen quarters, starting in 2016. Additionally, ETP will provide corporate business development services for ETE's Trunkline LNG and crude oil conversion projects for two years, for which ETE will pay ETP a $150 million fee. These actions reflect a strategic realignment of assets and financial obligations between the two entities.

Key Highlights

  • 1ETP transferred its interest in Trunkline LNG Company, LLC (TLNG) to ETE.
  • 2ETE redeemed 18.71 million ETP units in exchange for the TLNG asset.
  • 3The transaction was valued at approximately $1.02 billion based on ETP's closing unit price on February 18, 2014.
  • 4ETE will forgo $180 million in incentive distributions from ETP over sixteen quarters, beginning January 1, 2016.
  • 5ETP will receive a $150 million fee from ETE for corporate business development services related to the Trunkline LNG and crude oil conversion projects over a two-year period.
  • 6The transaction was deemed effective as of January 1, 2014.
  • 7Following the transaction, ETE holds significant direct and indirect ownership stakes in ETP, including common units, Class H Units, and incentive distribution rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports on the completion of a material definitive agreement between Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE) and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP). Specifically, it details the transfer of ETP's interest in Trunkline LNG Company, LLC (TLNG) to ETE in exchange for the redemption of ETP units held by ETE.

TLNG is an entity that owns a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification facility located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

For ETE, the transaction involves acquiring the TLNG asset and redeeming ETP units valued at approximately $1.02 billion. ETE will also forgo $180 million in incentive distributions from ETP. For ETP, the transaction simplifies its asset structure and it will receive a $150 million fee from ETE for providing business development services over two years.

While ETE transferred its interest in TLNG to ETE, ETE's overall ownership and control over ETP remain significant. Post-transaction, ETE continues to own a substantial number of ETP common units and Class H units, all outstanding equity interests in ETP's general partner, and approximately a 1% general partner interest in ETP.