Sunoco Logistics Partners Ceases to Exist as of Today

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As of today, the nameplate on the door that says "Sunoco Logistics Partners" is getting changed to "Energy Transfer Partners" (ETP). On paper (and for investors) Sunoco LP & ETP have been different companies, but functionally both companies have co-existed under the Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) umbrella for years--essentially as different divisions of the same company. Sunoco LP is (currently) best known for its Mariner East pipeline projects--along with the Marcus Hook refinery/terminal. ETP is (currently) best known for the recently completed Dakota Access Pipeline. Sunoco LP's headquarters will move from Newtown Square, PA to combine with ETP's HQ in Dallas, TX. For investors, Sunoco LP will stop trading at close of business today and become part of the ETP ticker symbol as of Monday. Shareholders for both companies approved the paper merger on Wednesday...

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