Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Martin Midstream Partners L.P. on January 20, 2005. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding a quarterly distribution announcement made via press release on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The sole financial figure disclosed is the distribution amount:
- Quarterly Distribution: $0.535 per unit.
- Payment Date: February 14, 2005.
- Record Date: January 31, 2005.
- Eligible Holders: Common and subordinated unitholders.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to operations, financial condition, or results of operations compared to prior periods. It solely announces the scheduled payment of the quarterly distribution.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. The document explicitly states that the information is "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of January 31, 2005, to confirm eligibility for the $0.535 per unit distribution.
- Confirm the payment date of February 14, 2005, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K summary.
- Note that this filing does not contain audited financial data or operational updates.