Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 4, 2011
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2011
This filing serves as a notification that the Partnership issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2011. 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 referenced as being detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not present in the body of this 8-K filing.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of Q1 2011 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing notes the issuance of a press release regarding Q1 2011 results but does not include specific commentary, guidance, or outlook within this document.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this text.
Legal Status: The information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 4, 2011) for actual Q1 2011 financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue, EBITDA, and distribution coverage ratios in the attached press release.
- Confirm any year-over-year operational changes detailed in the full press release.
- Note that the data in this 8-K is "furnished" rather than "filed," affecting the legal liability framework for the information.