Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Global Partners LP, dated October 19, 2011, reports a Regulation FD disclosure regarding a quarterly cash distribution declaration. The distribution covers the period from July 1, 2011, through September 30, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
- Quarterly Cash Distribution: $0.50 per unit.
- Annualized Distribution: $2.00 per unit.
- Record Date: November 3, 2011.
- Payment Date: November 14, 2011.
The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes to financial performance versus prior periods. It solely announces the declaration of the quarterly distribution by the Board of Directors of Global GP LLC.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the standard legal disclaimer regarding the "filed" status of the press release under the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the record date of November 3, 2011, to ensure eligibility for the distribution.
- Verify the payment date of November 14, 2011, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K summary.