Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Martin Midstream Partners L.P. on October 20, 2004. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding a quarterly distribution announcement.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The sole financial data point disclosed is the declaration of a quarterly distribution.
- Quarterly Distribution: $0.525 per unit.
- Eligible Holders: Common and subordinated unitholders of record as of the close of business on November 1, 2004.
- Payment Date: November 15, 2004.
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 contingencies beyond the distribution announcement. The information is furnished pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of November 1, 2004, to confirm eligibility for the $0.525 per unit distribution.
- Confirm the payment date of November 15, 2004, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not summarized in the 8-K text.