UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: November 16, 2004
Date of Earliest Event Reported: November 15, 2004
ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.
| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
1-11727 (Commission File Number) |
73-1493906 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2838 Woodside Street
Dallas, Texas 75204
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(918) 492-7272
(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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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 15, 2004, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) issued a press release announcing our financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2004. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 15, 2004, the Partnership issued a press release announcing that on November 18, 2004, the Partnership will be holding an earnings call to discuss the financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2004. A copy of this press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibits. The following exhibits are being furnished herewith: | |||
| Exhibit Number 99.1 – Press Release dated November 15, 2004 announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2004. | ||||
| Exhibit Number 99.2 – Press Release dated November 15, 2004 announcing earnings call. | ||||
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.
| Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. | ||||
| By: | U.S. Propane L.P., General Partner | |||
| By: | U.S. Propane L.L.C., General Partner | |||
Date: November 16, 2004
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By: | /s/ Ray C. Davis | ||
| Ray C. Davis | ||||
| Co-Chief Executive Officer and officer duly authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant | ||||
| By: | /s/ Kelcy L. Warren | |||
| Kelcy L. Warren | ||||
| Co-Chief Executive Officer and officer duly authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant | ||||