Cheniere Energy Partners declares $0.89 distribution

For foreign investors, all distributions are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.890 per common unit, payable November 13, 2026, to unitholders of record November 3, 2026. It comprises a $0.775 base amount and a $0.115 variable amount; the partnership also declared a related distribution to its general partner. The partnership states that 100 percent of distributions to foreign investors is attributable to income effectively connected with a US trade or business, and those distributions are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Nominees are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received for foreign investors.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Cash distribution: $0.890 per common unit Base amount: $0.775 per common unit Variable amount: $0.115 per common unit +2 more

5 metrics

Cash distribution $0.890 per common unit Quarterly distribution declared

Base amount $0.775 per common unit Component of the quarterly cash distribution

Variable amount $0.115 per common unit Component of the quarterly cash distribution

Record date November 3, 2026 Unitholders of record eligible for the distribution

Payment date November 13, 2026 Quarterly distribution payable date

Key Terms

effectively connected, qualified notice, withholding agents, cumulative net income

4 terms

effectively connected regulatory

"income that is effectively connected with a US trade or business"

Income or gains that are treated for U.S. tax purposes as arising from a taxpayer’s regular business activities in the United States; think of it as money that is 'tied to' active operations in the U.S. rather than passive holdings. Investors care because income deemed effectively connected often faces different tax rates, withholding rules and reporting requirements, which can change after-tax returns and the paperwork or withholding applied to payouts.

qualified notice regulatory

"serves as qualified notice to nominees"

A qualified notice is a formal communication that meets the specific wording, timing and delivery rules set out in a contract, corporate policy or law so it is legally effective. Think of it like a certified letter that ticks every checkbox required by an agreement. Investors care because only a qualified notice can trigger rights or changes — such as deadlines, payments, defaults or board actions — and thus can materially affect a company’s obligations and share value.

withholding agents regulatory

"Nominees are treated as withholding agents"

A withholding agent is an entity (often an employer, broker, or payer) that is legally required to hold back and remit taxes or other required amounts from payments made to a recipient, such as wages, dividends, interest, or contractor fees. For investors, this matters because withheld amounts affect the cash they receive, determine tax reporting and potential refunds, and influence net returns in cross-border or taxable transactions — like a cashier keeping part of a payment to cover a bill.

cumulative net income regulatory

"in excess of cumulative net income"

Cumulative net income is the running total of a company's net profit or loss summed over multiple reporting periods, often from a specific start date or since the company's founding. Net income itself is what remains after subtracting all expenses, interest, and taxes from revenue. For investors, cumulative net income shows the long-term accumulation of profitability or losses — like reading the balance of a checking account that reflects all past deposits and withdrawals rather than a single month’s activity.

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What is CQP's quarterly distribution and when is it paid?

CQP declared a cash distribution of $0.890 per common unit, payable November 13, 2026, to unitholders of record November 3, 2026. It comprises a base amount of $0.775 and a variable amount of $0.115. The partnership also declared a related distribution to its general partner.

What tax withholding applies to CQP distributions for foreign investors?

CQP states that 100 percent of its distributions to foreign investors is attributable to income effectively connected with a US trade or business and is subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Nominees are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received on behalf of foreign investors.

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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 23, 2026

CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-33366			20-5913059
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

845 Texas Avenue, Suite 1250

Houston, Texas 77002

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(713) 375-5000

(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))

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests			CQP			NYSE

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

    Emerging growth company ☐

    If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01    Other Events.

On October 23, 2026, Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.890 per common unit payable on November 13, 2026 to unitholders of record as of November 3, 2026. On October 23, 2026, the Partnership issued a press release announcing the distribution, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Information included on the Partnership’s website is not incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1*						Press Release, dated October 23, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

*Filed herewith

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.

CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.

By:

CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS GP, LLC,

Its general partner

Date:

October 23, 2026

By:

/s/ Zach Davis

Name:

Zach Davis

Title:

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. NEWS RELEASE

Cheniere Partners Declares Quarterly Distributions

Houston–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (“Cheniere Partners”) (NYSE: CQP) today declared (i) a cash distribution of $0.890 per common unit to unitholders of record as of November 3, 2026, comprised of a base amount equal to $0.775 and a variable amount equal to $0.115, and (ii) the related distribution to its general partner. These distributions are payable on November 13, 2026.

Publicly traded partnerships that earn net income in a calendar year that is effectively connected with the conduct of a US trade or business are generally required to withhold US income tax from distributions paid to foreign persons. The portion of our quarterly cash distributions that are paid to foreign persons will generally be subject to US withholding tax.

This press release serves as qualified notice to nominees as provided for under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4 and 1.446(f)-4. Please note that 100 percent of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a US trade or business and subject to withholding under Treasury Regulation Sections 1.1446-1 – 1.1446-6. Accordingly, all of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Furthermore, 100 percent of Cheniere Partners’ distributions to foreign investors is in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii). Nominees are treated as withholding agents responsible for withholding distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors.

About Cheniere Partners

Cheniere Partners owns the Sabine Pass LNG terminal located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, which has natural gas liquefaction facilities with a total production capacity of over 30 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”). The Sabine Pass LNG terminal also has operational regasification facilities that include five LNG storage tanks, vaporizers, and three marine berths. Cheniere Partners also owns the Creole Trail Pipeline, which interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG terminal with a number of large interstate and intrastate pipelines.

For additional information, please refer to the Cheniere Partners website at www.cheniere.com and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historical or present facts or conditions, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” Included among “forward-looking statements” are, among other things, (i) statements regarding Cheniere Partners’ financial and operational guidance, business strategy, plans and objectives, including the development, construction and operation of liquefaction facilities, (ii) statements regarding Cheniere Partners’ anticipated quarterly distributions and ability to make quarterly distributions at the base amount or any amount, (iii) statements regarding regulatory authorization and approval expectations, (iv) statements expressing beliefs and expectations regarding the development of Cheniere Partners’ LNG terminal and liquefaction business, (v) statements regarding the business operations and prospects of third-parties, (vi) statements regarding potential financing arrangements, (vii) statements regarding future discussions and entry into contracts, and (viii) statements relating to our goals, commitments and strategies in relation to environmental matters. Although Cheniere Partners believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Cheniere Partners’ actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in Cheniere Partners’ periodic reports that are filed with and available from the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, Cheniere Partners does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Contacts

Cheniere Partners

Investors
Randy Bhatia			713-375-5479
Frances Smith			713-375-5753
Media Relations
Randy Bhatia			713-375-5479
Bernardo Fallas			713-375-5593

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 10.7 KB

Other Documents

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