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Phillips 66 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 18, 2022)

Filed August 18, 2022For Securities:PSX

Summary

Phillips 66 (PSX) filed an 8-K on August 18, 2022, detailing two significant strategic transactions concerning its interests in DCP Midstream, LP (DCP Midstream). First, the company announced a realignment of its economic and governance interests in DCP Midstream and Gray Oak Pipeline, LLC through a merger of existing joint ventures with Enbridge. This transaction aims to consolidate and simplify the structure of these joint ventures. Second, and of direct investor interest, Phillips 66 submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all publicly held common units of DCP Midstream for $34.75 per unit in cash. This offer, if successful and a definitive agreement is reached, would result in DCP Midstream becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phillips 66, following a merger with an indirect subsidiary of PSX. These actions signal a move towards greater control and potential simplification of PSX's midstream operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Phillips 66 announced a strategic realignment of its joint venture interests in DCP Midstream and Gray Oak Pipeline with Enbridge.
  • 2The company submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all publicly held common units of DCP Midstream for $34.75 per unit in cash.
  • 3The proposed acquisition would involve a merger where DCP Midstream would be the surviving entity and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phillips 66.
  • 4This filing includes exhibits such as a presentation summarizing the transactions, merger agreements, and a new LLC agreement for DCP Midstream.
  • 5Investors are advised to review future SEC filings, including information statements, for detailed information on the proposed DCP Midstream transaction.
  • 6The announcement includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements and potential risks associated with the proposed transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Phillips 66 filed an 8-K to announce two key actions: a realignment of its joint venture interests in DCP Midstream and Gray Oak Pipeline with Enbridge, and a non-binding proposal to acquire all publicly held common units of DCP Midstream for $34.75 per unit in cash.

Phillips 66 has proposed to acquire all publicly held common units of DCP Midstream for $34.75 per unit in cash, subject to the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement.

If the proposed transaction is successfully negotiated and completed, DCP Midstream will merge with an indirect subsidiary of Phillips 66, with DCP Midstream being the surviving entity. This would make DCP Midstream a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phillips 66.

Investors can find more information in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing (such as presentations and agreements). Furthermore, Phillips 66 and DCP Midstream expect to file additional documents, including an information statement, with the SEC, which will contain important details about the proposed transaction. These documents will be available on the SEC's website and the companies' investor relations pages.