Energy Transfer (ET) Co-CEO files Form 4 for restricted units, cash units and tax withholding
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Energy Transfer LP Co-CEO reports equity awards and tax withholding transactions. On 12/05/2025, the reporting person, a Director and Co-CEO of Energy Transfer LP, had 381,947 common units withheld (code F) at $16.6 per unit to cover tax liabilities tied to the vesting of previously granted restricted units. On the same date, the person received an award of 704,438 restricted common units at $0, granted under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan, which will vest 60% on December 5, 2028 and 40% on December 5, 2030, subject to continued employment. After these transactions, 7,862,107 common units were held directly, with an additional 45,389 units held indirectly by a son. The person also received 234,812 cash units under the Long-Term Cash Restricted Unit Plan, scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments on December 5 of 2026, 2027, and 2028, and to be settled solely in cash based on the fair market value of the underlying common units.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Cash Units | 234,812 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Units | 381,947 | $16.60 | $6.34M |
| Grant/Award | Common Units | 704,438 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Units | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Payment of tax liability by withholding securities incident to the vesting of Restricted Units issued under one of the Energy Transfer LP Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIP). This method is the default option for payment of tax liability upon vesting of LTIP awards. An award of Restricted Units granted under the Energy Transfer LP Long-Term Incentive Plan that will vest 60% on December 5, 2028 and the remaining 40% on December 5, 2030 generally contingent upon the reporting person's continued employment with the issuer or one of its affiliates on each applicable vesting date. An award of cash units granted under the Energy Transfer LP Long-Term Cash Restricted Unit Plan, scheduled to vest one-third on December 5, 2026, one-third on December 5, 2027, and one-third on December 5, 2028, generally contingent upon the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer or one of its affiliates on each applicable vesting date. The cash units will be settled solely in cash at the fair market value of the underlying common units based on the average closing price of a common unit for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the applicable vesting date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Energy Transfer LP (ET) report in this Form 4?
The filing shows that a Director and Co-CEO of Energy Transfer LP had 381,947 common units withheld on 12/05/2025 to pay taxes on vesting restricted units, and received a new grant of 704,438 restricted common units and 234,812 cash units under the company’s long-term incentive plans.
How many Energy Transfer LP (ET) units does the Co-CEO beneficially own after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, the Co-CEO beneficially owns 7,862,107 common units directly and 45,389 common units indirectly through a son, as disclosed in the filing.
What are the vesting terms of the 704,438 restricted units granted by Energy Transfer LP (ET)?
The 704,438 restricted common units vest 60% on December 5, 2028 and the remaining 40% on December 5, 2030, generally contingent on the Co-CEO’s continued employment with Energy Transfer LP or an affiliate on each vesting date.
What are the vesting and settlement terms of the 234,812 cash units in the Energy Transfer LP (ET) plan?
The 234,812 cash units vest in three equal installments on December 5, 2026, December 5, 2027, and December 5, 2028, subject to continued employment. They will be settled solely in cash based on the fair market value of ET common units, using the average closing price over the ten trading days before each vesting date.
Why were 381,947 Energy Transfer LP (ET) common units withheld in this Form 4?
The 381,947 common units were withheld to pay tax liabilities arising from the vesting of restricted units previously granted under an Energy Transfer LP Long-Term Incentive Plan. This tax-withholding via share retention is described as the default method for paying such tax liabilities.
Does this Energy Transfer LP (ET) Form 4 involve open-market purchases or sales by the Co-CEO?
The disclosed transactions consist of tax withholding of units upon vesting and grants of restricted units and cash units under long-term incentive plans. The filing does not describe open-market purchases or sales by the Co-CEO.