Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 4, 2016
Reporting Period: First Quarter 2016
This filing serves as a notification that the Registrant issued a press release on May 4, 2016, reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2016. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1.
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 referenced as being available 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 the Q1 2016 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release containing management commentary but does not reproduce the text of that commentary.
Regulation FD Disclosure: The information under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is furnished for disclosure purposes and is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this excerpt.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 4, 2016) for actual Q1 2016 financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings per share numbers reported in the press release.
- Check for any forward-looking guidance or operational updates included in the full press release.
- Confirm the status of the company's general partner, PAA GP Holdings LLC, as the signing authority.