Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Common Unitholders Approve Merger with Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
Combined partnership’s common units to trade under ticker symbol “ET”
Approximately 98.2% of the total ETP common units that were voted at the special meeting voted in favor of the merger. With a quorum voting, the Merger Agreement and merger were approved and adopted by the common unitholders.
The merger is expected to close on
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prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety
of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks and uncertainties
include the risks that the proposed transaction may not be consummated
or the benefits contemplated therefrom may not be realized. Additional
risks include: the satisfaction of the other conditions to the
consummation of the merger, the potential impact of the consummation of
the proposed transaction on relationships, including with employees,
suppliers, customers, competitors and credit rating agencies, and the
ability to achieve revenue, DCF and EBITDA growth, and volatility in the
price of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Actual results and
outcomes may differ materially from those expressed in such
forward-looking statements. These and other risks and uncertainties are
discussed in more detail in filings made by ETE and ETP with the
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Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
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