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Energy Transfer LP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 6, 2016)

Filed June 6, 2016For Securities:ETET-PI

Summary

This 8-K filing from Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE) on June 6, 2016, primarily serves to announce a procedural deadline related to its pending acquisition of The Williams Companies, Inc. (Williams). Specifically, it highlights that the election deadline for Williams stockholders to choose their preferred form of consideration (subject to proration) in the merger is set for June 24, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. For investors, this filing is important as it signals a key milestone in the merger process, moving closer to the actual consummation of the deal. The deadline underscores the timeline for the transaction and provides a concrete date for Williams shareholders to act. Investors in both ETE and Williams should pay close attention to this date, as it influences the future structure of both entities and potential outcomes for shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Election deadline for Williams stockholders to choose merger consideration set for June 24, 2016.
  • 2The deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
  • 3Consideration election is subject to proration, indicating potential complexities in the exchange.
  • 4The filing is an 8-K, signaling a material event concerning the pending acquisition of Williams by ETE.
  • 5Includes a press release from ETE dated June 6, 2016, as an exhibit.
  • 6Contains extensive "Forward-looking Statements" and "Additional Information" sections, typical for merger-related filings, urging investors to review related SEC filings (Form S-4, 10-Ks).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the deadline for Williams Companies, Inc. stockholders to elect the form of consideration they wish to receive in the pending acquisition by Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE).

The election deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 24, 2016.

It means that if too many Williams stockholders elect one form of consideration over the other, the actual amount of that consideration received by each stockholder may be adjusted proportionally (prorated) to stay within the limits set by the merger agreement. This could affect the exact mix of cash and stock each shareholder ultimately receives.

The filing itself directs investors to review the Registration Statement on Form S-4, which was declared effective on May 25, 2016, and other related SEC filings (including Annual Reports on Form 10-K for ETE, ETP, SXL, SUN, WMB, and WPZ). Investors are strongly encouraged to read these documents, which contain important information about the proposed business combination.