Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 7, 2012
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended September 30, 2012
This filing serves as a notification that the Partnership issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2012. 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 detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) referenced within the filing but are not included in the body of this 8-K document.
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 September 30, 2012.
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 of Information: In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this Item 2.02 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 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 November 7, 2012) for specific revenue, EBITDA, and distribution figures.
- Verify the "furnished" status of the data, noting it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities 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.