Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 11, 2009
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2009
This filing serves as a notification that the Partnership issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2009. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing management commentary but does not reproduce the content.
Legal Status of Information: In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and the attached exhibit is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Consequently, this information is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 11, 2009) for specific Q1 2009 financial figures.
- Verify the distinction between "furnished" and "filed" information regarding liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: John W. McReynolds, President and Chief Financial Officer.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may provide updated guidance or risk factors not detailed in this summary.