Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 22, 2017
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016
This filing serves to announce the financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of 2016. The detailed results are contained in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document (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 results for the fourth quarter of 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing notes the issuance of a press release regarding Q4 2016 results but does not include the text of that commentary.
Legal Status: 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.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 22, 2017) for specific Q4 2016 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: Thomas E. Long, Group Chief Financial Officer.