Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 6, 2014
Reporting Period: Second quarter ended June 30, 2014
This filing serves as a notification that the Partnership issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2014. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being included in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not present in the body of this 8-K filing.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of results for the period ended June 30, 2014.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing management commentary and operating results but does not reproduce the text of that commentary.
Legal Status: In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated August 6, 2014) for specific revenue, EBITDA, and distribution figures.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the data, noting it is not subject to Section 18 liability of the Exchange Act in the same manner as filed documents.
- Confirm the exact date of the General Partner's authorization (August 6, 2014) signed by Jamie Welch, Chief Financial Officer.