Energy Transfer announces cash distribution for first quarter 2012

DALLAS - Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (ETP) and Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (ETE) on April 24 announced distributions for the quarter ended March 31.

ETP announced a quarterly distribution of $0.89375 per unit ($3.575 annualized) on ETP common units. The cash distribution will be paid on May 15 to unitholders of record on May 4.

ETE announced a quarterly distribution of $0.625 per unit ($2.50 annualized) on outstanding common units. The distribution will be paid on May 18 to unitholders of record on May 4.

Both partnerships expect to release earnings for the quarter ended March 31 on May 8 after the market closes.