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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 28, 2016)

Filed January 28, 2016For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This 8-K filing by Energy Transfer LP (ET), filed on January 27, 2016, primarily serves to disclose a routine quarterly cash distribution announcement. The company confirmed a cash distribution of $0.285 per ETE common unit for the fourth quarter of 2015, which annualizes to $1.14 per unit. This distribution underscores the company's commitment to returning capital to its unitholders, a key factor for income-focused investors. While this filing doesn't contain significant operational or strategic updates, the confirmed distribution provides visibility into the company's cash flow generation and its dividend policy. Investors should note the payment and record dates for this distribution, which are February 19, 2016, and February 8, 2016, respectively, to ensure they are positioned to receive the payout.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of a quarterly cash distribution of $0.285 per ETE common unit for the quarter ended December 31, 2015.
  • 2The annualized cash distribution amounts to $1.14 per unit.
  • 3Distribution payment date is February 19, 2016.
  • 4Record date for the distribution is February 8, 2016.
  • 5The information was disclosed via a press release dated January 27, 2016, attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) and Other Events (Item 8.01).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing was to publicly announce Energy Transfer LP's (ET) quarterly cash distribution for the period ended December 31, 2015, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The cash distribution is $0.285 per ETE common unit for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. This amounts to an annualized distribution of $1.14 per unit.

The cash distribution will be paid on February 19, 2016, to unitholders of record as of the close of business on February 8, 2016.

No, this filing primarily consists of the announcement of the quarterly cash distribution and does not contain new strategic initiatives, operational updates, or detailed financial performance figures beyond what is necessary to communicate the distribution.