Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (the "Partnership") was submitted on December 18, 2015. The report discloses a corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a senior officer within the general partner, LE GP, LLC.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to personnel changes and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Thomas P. Mason as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of LE GP, LLC, effective December 18, 2015. Mr. Mason previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C. since April 2012.
Outlook and Management Commentary
In his new role, Mr. Mason will serve as the head of the legal function for the entire family of partnerships under Energy Transfer Equity (ETE). He is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in setting legal policy and strategy. The filing confirms there are no undisclosed arrangements or relationships requiring disclosure under Regulation S-K.
Investor Verification Points
- Confirm the effective date of Thomas P. Mason's appointment as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
- Verify the scope of Mr. Mason's new responsibilities across the ETE family of partnerships.
- Note that this filing contains no financial results or forward-looking guidance.