Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Energy Transfer LP
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 7, 2018
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended September 30, 2018
This filing serves as a notification that the Partnership issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2018. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), the content of 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 announcement of results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
No specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in the provided text. The filing states that the information in the attached exhibit is "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 7, 2018) for actual financial figures and operational metrics.
- Verify the specific definitions of "furnished" versus "filed" information as noted in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: Thomas E. Long, Chief Financial Officer, signing on behalf of LE GP, LLC.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may provide updated guidance or risk factors not present in this initial notification.