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MPLX LP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 20, 2015)

Filed July 20, 2015For Securities:MPLXMPLXP

Summary

MPLX LP (MPLX) filed an 8-K on July 20, 2015, to provide supplemental information regarding its previously announced merger agreement with MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (MWE). This filing primarily includes a press release and an investor presentation, both dated July 20, 2015, which offer additional details on the proposed transaction where MWE would become a wholly owned subsidiary of MPLX. Investors should note that this report is primarily for disclosure and communication purposes related to the merger. MPLX and MWE are encouraging investors and security holders to read the upcoming registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a proxy statement/prospectus, for comprehensive information about the proposed merger. This document will contain crucial details regarding the transaction, and it is advisable to review it once it becomes available on the SEC's website.

Key Highlights

  • 1MPLX LP announced supplemental information regarding its merger agreement with MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (MWE).
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2), both dated July 20, 2015.
  • 3The transaction proposes for MWE to become a wholly owned subsidiary of MPLX.
  • 4The report serves as a communication tool, directing investors to a future Form S-4 registration statement for detailed merger information.
  • 5Investors and unitholders are strongly encouraged to review the forthcoming proxy statement/prospectus within the Form S-4.
  • 6Information on participants in the solicitation for the merger is disclosed, referencing previous filings.
  • 7The filing contains forward-looking statements and outlines associated risks and uncertainties for both MPLX and MWE, as well as for Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide supplemental information, including a press release and investor presentation, regarding the previously announced merger agreement between MPLX LP and MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (MWE).

MPLX and MWE have entered into a definitive merger agreement, and this filing provides additional details related to that agreement. MWE is expected to become a wholly owned subsidiary of MPLX upon completion of the transaction.

Investors and security holders are encouraged to read the registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a proxy statement/prospectus. This document, once filed with the SEC, will contain important information about the proposed merger and will be available on the SEC's website and the respective companies' websites.

The filing highlights several risks, including the ability to complete the merger on anticipated terms and timetable, obtain necessary approvals (unitholder and governmental), realize cost savings and synergies as expected, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers, unforeseen liabilities, and factors affecting commodity prices, market conditions, and regulatory environments.