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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September&nbsp;12, 2013 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS, L.P. </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>1-11727</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>73-1493906</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of incorporation)</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Commission</B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>3738 Oak Lawn Avenue </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Dallas, Texas 75219 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive offices) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(214) 981-0700 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="12%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;1.01.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On September&nbsp;12, 2013, Energy Transfer
Partners, L.P. (the &#147;Partnership&#148;) entered into an underwriting agreement (the &#147;Underwriting Agreement&#148;) with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as joint book-running managers and representatives
of the several underwriters named therein (collectively, the &#147;Underwriters&#148;), relating to the public offering by the Partnership of $700 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.15% Senior Notes due 2020, $350 million aggregate
principal amount of its 4.90% Senior Notes due 2024 and $450 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.95% Senior Notes due 2043 (collectively, the &#147;Notes&#148;). The offering of the Notes has been registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the &#147;Securities Act&#148;), pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (Registration No.&nbsp;333-171697) of the Partnership, as supplemented by the Prospectus Supplement dated September&nbsp;12, 2013 relating to the Notes
(together with the accompanying prospectus dated January&nbsp;13, 2011, the &#147;Prospectus Supplement&#148;), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act on September&nbsp;13, 2013. Closing of
the issuance and sale of the Notes is scheduled for September&nbsp;19, 2013. A legal opinion related to the Notes is included as Exhibit 5.1 hereto. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Underwriting Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and agreements by the Partnership, and customary conditions to
closing, indemnification obligations of the Partnership and the Underwriters, including for liabilities under the Securities Act, other obligations of the parties and termination provisions. The summary of the Underwriting Agreement in this report
does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Underwriting Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 1.1 hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notes will be issued under the indenture dated as of January&nbsp;18, 2005 (the &#147;Indenture&#148;), among the Partnership, as issuer,
the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as supplemented by the Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture thereto (the &#147;Supplemental Indenture&#148;), between the Partnership and U.S. Bank National Association,
as successor trustee. The terms of the Notes and the Supplemental Indenture are further described in the Prospectus Supplement under the captions &#147;Description of Notes&#148; and &#147;Description of the Debt Securities,&#148; which description
is incorporated herein by reference and filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2. Such description does not purport to be complete and is qualified by reference to the Indenture, which is filed as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and to
the Supplemental Indenture, which will be filed upon execution thereof. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="12%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;7.01.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Regulation FD Disclosure. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On September&nbsp;12, 2013, the Partnership issued a press
release relating to the pricing of the public offering of the Notes contemplated by the Underwriting Agreement. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Financial Statements and Exhibits. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>1.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Underwriting Agreement dated as of September 12, 2013 among the Partnership, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Indenture dated as of January 18, 2005 between the Partnership, as issuer, the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K of the Partnership filed
January 19, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Opinion of Latham &amp; Watkins LLP regarding the legality of the Notes.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Consent of Latham &amp; Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1 hereto).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Press Release, dated September 12, 2013, announcing the pricing of the Notes.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Description of Notes and Description of the Debt Securities.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P.,</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">its
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C,</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">its general
partner</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date: September&nbsp;17, 2013</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Martin Salinas, Jr.</P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>1.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Underwriting Agreement dated as of September 12, 2013 among the Partnership, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Indenture dated as of January 18, 2005 between the Partnership, as issuer, the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K of the Partnership filed
January 19, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Opinion of Latham &amp; Watkins LLP regarding the legality of the Notes.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Consent of Latham &amp; Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1 hereto).</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Press Release, dated September 12, 2013, announcing the pricing of the Notes.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" NOWRAP>99.2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Description of Notes and Description of the Debt Securities.</TD></TR>
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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): September 12, 2013
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 Number)
3738 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75219
(Address of principal executive offices)
(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)
¨
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¨
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Item 1.01.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On September 12, 2013, Energy Transfer
Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") entered into an underwriting agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement") with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as joint book-running managers and representatives
of the several underwriters named therein (collectively, the "Underwriters"), relating to the public offering by the Partnership of $700 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.15% Senior Notes due 2020, $350 million aggregate
principal amount of its 4.90% Senior Notes due 2024 and $450 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.95% Senior Notes due 2043 (collectively, the "Notes"). The offering of the Notes has been registered under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the "Securities Act"), pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (Registration No. 333-171697) of the Partnership, as supplemented by the Prospectus Supplement dated September 12, 2013 relating to the Notes
(together with the accompanying prospectus dated January 13, 2011, the "Prospectus Supplement"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act on September 13, 2013. Closing of
the issuance and sale of the Notes is scheduled for September 19, 2013. A legal opinion related to the Notes is included as Exhibit 5.1 hereto.
The Underwriting Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and agreements by the Partnership, and customary conditions to
closing, indemnification obligations of the Partnership and the Underwriters, including for liabilities under the Securities Act, other obligations of the parties and termination provisions. The summary of the Underwriting Agreement in this report
does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Underwriting Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 1.1 hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Notes will be issued under the indenture dated as of January 18, 2005 (the "Indenture"), among the Partnership, as issuer,
the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as supplemented by the Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture thereto (the "Supplemental Indenture"), between the Partnership and U.S. Bank National Association,
as successor trustee. The terms of the Notes and the Supplemental Indenture are further described in the Prospectus Supplement under the captions "Description of Notes" and "Description of the Debt Securities," which description
is incorporated herein by reference and filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2. Such description does not purport to be complete and is qualified by reference to the Indenture, which is filed as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and to
the Supplemental Indenture, which will be filed upon execution thereof.
Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 12, 2013, the Partnership issued a press
release relating to the pricing of the public offering of the Notes contemplated by the Underwriting Agreement. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
Description
1.1
Underwriting Agreement dated as of September 12, 2013 among the Partnership, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.
4.1
Indenture dated as of January 18, 2005 between the Partnership, as issuer, the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K of the Partnership filed
January 19, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
5.1
Opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP regarding the legality of the Notes.
23.1
Consent of Latham & Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1 hereto).
99.1
Press Release, dated September 12, 2013, announcing the pricing of the Notes.
99.2
Description of Notes and Description of the Debt Securities.
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:
Energy Transfer Partners GP, L.P.,
its
general partner
By:
Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C,
its general
partner
Date: September 17, 2013
/s/ Martin Salinas, Jr.
Martin Salinas, Jr.
Chief Financial
Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
Description
1.1
Underwriting Agreement dated as of September 12, 2013 among the Partnership, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.
4.1
Indenture dated as of January 18, 2005 between the Partnership, as issuer, the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K of the Partnership filed
January 19, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
5.1
Opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP regarding the legality of the Notes.
23.1
Consent of Latham & Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1 hereto).
99.1
Press Release, dated September 12, 2013, announcing the pricing of the Notes.
99.2
Description of Notes and Description of the Debt Securities.