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 23, 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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Oficers.

 

On September 19, 2005, J. Charles Sawyer notified Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), that he will not stand for reelection at the October 10, 2005 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner. Mr. Sawyer serves as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Sawyer is not remaining on the Board because of other business interests and is not resigning as a result of any disagreement with the Partnership.

 

On September 23, 2005, Stephen L. Cropper notified the Partnership that he will not stand for reelection at the October 10, 2005 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Partnership’s general partner. Mr. Cropper serves as a member of the Audit Committee, Independent Committee and Litigation Committee. Mr. Cropper is not resigning as a result of any disagreement with the Partnership.

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., General Partner
    By:   Energy Transfer Partners, L.L.C., General Partner
Date: September 23, 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