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): April 5, 2011 (March 31, 2011)
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 001-11331 | | 43-1698480 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
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7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000,
Overland Park, Kansas | | 66210 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 913-661-1500
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 333-06693 | | 43-1742520 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
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7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000,
Overland Park, Kansas | | 66210 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 913-661-1500
n/a
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Ferrellgas, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 000-50182 | | 43-1698481 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
| | | | |
7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000,
Overland Park, Kansas | | 66210 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 913-661-1500
n/a
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Ferrellgas Finance Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 000-50183 | | 14-1866671 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
| | | | |
7500 College Blvd., Suite 1000,
Overland Park, Kansas | | 66210 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 913-661-1500
n/a
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:
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 8.01 Other Events.
On April 5, 2011, Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas”) issued a press release announcing the closing of the over-allotment option of 660,000 common units representing limited partner interests in Ferrellgas (the “Common Units”). A copy of the press release is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
On April 5, 2011, Ferrellgas closed the over-allotment option of 660,000 Common Units under its Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-157760). A legal opinion related to the Common Units is filed herewith as Exhibit 5.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | | Description |
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5.1 | | Opinion of McGuireWoods LLP. |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated April 5, 2011. |
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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.
| Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. |
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April 5, 2011 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle |
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| | Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle |
| | Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. |
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April 5, 2011 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle |
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| | Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle |
| | Title: Senior Vice President and Sole Director |
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| Ferrellgas, L.P. |
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April 5, 2011 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle |
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| | Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle |
| | Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| Ferrellgas Finance Corp. |
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April 5, 2011 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle |
| | |
| | Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle |
| | Title: Senior Vice President and Sole Director |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit | | Description |
5.1 | | Opinion of McGuireWoods LLP |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated April 5, 2011 |
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