Energy Transfer LP current report, 29 March 2010

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. on March 30, 2010, covering the event date of March 29, 2010. The filing addresses a significant change in corporate governance regarding the board of directors.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is strictly a current event notification and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

The primary material change reported is the death of Dan L. Duncan on March 29, 2010. Mr. Duncan served as the Chairman and a director of EPE Holdings, LLC (the general partner of Enterprise GP Holdings L.P.) and had been a director of LE GP, LLC (the general partner of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.) since December 23, 2009.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the notification of the director's departure.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the appointment of a successor to fill the vacancy on the board of directors left by Dan L. Duncan.
  • Confirm the impact of this leadership change on the general partner structure of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
  • Review subsequent filings for any changes in executive compensation or governance policies resulting from this event.