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): December 31, 2003
ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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39-1715850 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1100 LOUISIANA |
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77002 |
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REGISTRANTS TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 821-2000 |
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 31, 2003, Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, issued a press release announcing the closing of its $247 million acquisition of the North Texas System that was originally announced on November 19, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., dated December 31, 2003.
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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.
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ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. |
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Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C., |
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as delegate of Enbridge Energy Company, |
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Dated: January 5, 2004 |
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/s/ JODY L. BALKO |
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Jody L. Balko |
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Controller |
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(Duly Authorized Officer) |
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