What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide Kinder Morgan's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, and to furnish the related press release as an exhibit.

Where can I find the detailed financial results for the third quarter of 2015?

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by Kinder Morgan on October 21, 2015, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Does this report contain new strategic initiatives or significant business changes?

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to report the company's quarterly financial and operational results. For details on strategic initiatives or significant business changes, investors would need to review the content of the furnished press release or subsequent filings.

What is the significance of the information being 'furnished' rather than 'filed'?

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means it is being provided to the SEC but is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into the company's other SEC filings. This is standard practice for earnings releases.

KMI/EP-PC 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) filed an 8-K on October 21, 2015, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. This report, while not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, serves to provide investors with timely information on the company's performance and outlook. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is the key document for understanding KMI's operational and financial condition as of that date.

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1KMI announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2015.
2The company held a webcast conference call on October 21, 2015, to discuss these results.
3The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
4This report is an 8-K filing, indicating a material event, which in this case is the release of quarterly financial results.
5The filing emphasizes that the information provided in the press release is furnished and not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

KINDER MORGAN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2015)

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