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) MAY 2, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported) MAY 1, 2006
NORTHERN BORDER PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-12202 93-1120873
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
13710 FNB PARKWAY, OMAHA, NEBRASKA
(Address of principal executive offices)
68154-5200
(Zip code)
(402) 492-7300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On May 2, 2006, Northern Border Partners, L.P. issued a press
release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31,
2006 and reiterated our business outlook for 2006. A copy of the
press release is furnished and attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On May 1, 2006, Northern Border Partners issued a press release
announcing the completion of the purchase of the additional 66 2/3
percent interests in Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C. A copy of the press
release is furnished and attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is
incorporated herein by reference.
On May 2, 2006, Northern Border Partners, L.P. issued a press
release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31,
2006 and reiterated our business outlook for 2006. A copy of the
press release is furnished and attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Northern Border Partners, L.P. press release dated
May 2, 2006.
99.2 Northern Border Partners, L.P. press release dated
May 1, 2006.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Northern Border Partners, L.P.
Date: May 2, 2006 By: /s/ Jim Kneale
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Jim Kneale
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial
Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 Northern Border Partners, L.P. press release dated
May 2, 2006.
Exhibit 99.2 Northern Border Partners, L.P. press release dated
May 1, 2006.