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): | October 15, 2008 |
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
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(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.) |
| 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
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.
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(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.) |
| 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
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
The information included in Item 2.03 of this Current Report on form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01 of this Current Report on form 8-K.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
On October 15, 2008, Ferrellgas, Inc., as general partner of Ferrellgas, L.P., executed a second amendment to its Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement which increased the letter of credit sublimit from $90.0 million to $200.0 million through February 28, 2009, and to $150.0 million thereafter. The letter of credit sublimit is part of, and not in addition to, the aggregate credit facility commitment. The amendment also requires Ferrellgas, L.P. to, on or before November 3, 2008, cash collateralize any outstanding letter of credit obligations in an amount equal to the pro rata share of any defaulting lender.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
10.1 Second Amendment to Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
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. | ||||
| October 16, 2008 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||
| Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||
| Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. | ||||
| October 16, 2008 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||
| Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer and Sole Director | ||||
| Ferrellgas, L.P. | ||||
| October 16, 2008 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||
| Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||
| Ferrellgas Finance Corp. | ||||
| October 16, 2008 | By: | /s/ J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||
| Name: J. Ryan VanWinkle | ||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer and Sole Director | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
10.1 | Second Amendment to Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement |