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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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October 25, 2016 |
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P. |
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware | 1-11727 | 73-1493906 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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8111 Westchester Drive, Suite 600
Dallas, Texas 75225 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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(214) 981-0700 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 25, 2016, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (“ETP”) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain interests in PennTex Midstream Partners, LP (“PennTex”) from various parties for total consideration of approximately $640 million in cash and ETP common units.
A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in this Item 7.01 and in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
To the extent required, the information included in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K is incorporated into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index set forth below for a list of exhibits included with this Form 8-K.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated October 25, 2016. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P. |
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| | By: | | Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P., its general partner |
| | By: | | Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C. its general partner |
Date: October 25, 2016 | | | | |
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| | | | /s/ Thomas E. Long |
| | | | Thomas E. Long |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated October 25, 2016. |
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