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| EX-5.1 - EX-5.1 - MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS L P | a11-6401_6ex5d1.htm |
| EX-99.1 - EX-99.1 - MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS L P | a11-6401_6ex99d1.htm |
| EX-99.2 - EX-99.2 - MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS L P | a11-6401_6ex99d2.htm |
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 10, 2011
MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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001-31239 (Commission File Number) |
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27-0005456 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
1515 Arapahoe Street, Tower 1, Suite 1600, Denver CO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 303-925-9200
Not Applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written Communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-Commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-Commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 10, 2011, MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) issued a press release, which announced the completion of a public offering of an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% Senior Notes due 2021. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
On March 10, 2011, the Partnership issued a press release, which announced the expiration and final results of its tender offer for a portion of its 8.75% senior notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
The information contained in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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5.1 |
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Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. |
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23.1 |
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Consent of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5.1). |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 10, 2011, announcing the completion of a public offering. |
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99.2 |
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Press release dated March 10, 2011, announcing the expiration and final results of its tender offer for a portion of its 2018 Notes. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. | |
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(Registrant) | |
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By: |
MarkWest Energy GP, L.L.C., |
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Its General Partner |
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Date: March 11, 2011 |
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/s/ NANCY K. BUESE |
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Nancy K. Buese |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |