Form 8-K

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

 

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 16, 2005

 

 

ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware   1-11727   73-1493906

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

2838 Woodside Street

Dallas, Texas 75204

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On March 16, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the completion of its two-for-one split of Partnership units, attached as an Exhibit to this Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c) Exhibits

 

The following is filed herewith:

 

Exhibit Number 3.1.7 – Amendment No. 7 to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited

Partnership of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.

Exhibit Number 99.1 – Press Release dated March 16, 2005

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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:   Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P.,
        General Partner
    By:   Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C.,
        General Partner
Date: March 16, 2005   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

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.
  

Description

3.1.7   Amendment No. 7 to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
99.1   Press Release dated March 16, 2005