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): August 7, 2015
ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified
in Charter)
DELAWARE |
1-10934 |
39-1715850 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) |
(Commission
File Number) |
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 3300, HOUSTON,
TEXAS 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(713) 821-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed
Since Last Report)
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)) |
| Item 1.01. | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
On August 7, 2015, Enbridge Energy
Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) exercised its right to add a lender and increase the total amount of
commitments under its 364-day revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2012, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National
Association, as administrative agent, by entering into an Incremental Commitment Activation Notice and a New Lender
Supplement, each dated August 7, 2015, with BNP Paribas, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. This transaction
increased the aggregate commitments by $100 million to $625 million and added BNP Paribas as a new lender. A copy of each of
the Incremental Commitment Activation Notice and New Lender Supplement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2,
respectively.
Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
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Description
of the Exhibit |
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10.1 |
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Incremental Commitment Activation Notice, dated as of August 7, 2015, by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., BNP Paribas and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. |
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10.2 |
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New Lender Supplement, dated as of August 7, 2015, by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., BNP Paribas and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. |
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, thereunto duly
authorized.
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ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Registrant) |
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By: |
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. |
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as delegate of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.,
its General Partner |
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Date: August 13, 2015 |
By: |
/s/ Chris Kaitson |
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Chris Kaitson |
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Vice President – Law and Assistant Corporate Secretary |
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(Duly Authorized Officer) |
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Incremental Commitment Activation Notice, dated as of August 7, 2015, by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., BNP Paribas and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. |
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10.2 |
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New Lender Supplement, dated as of August 7, 2015, by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., BNP Paribas and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. |
Exhibit 10.1
INCREMENTAL COMMITMENT ACTIVATION NOTICE
| To: | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative
Agent |
| Re: | Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to
the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2012 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the
“Credit Agreement”), by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Borrower”), the Lenders
from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and Swing
Line Lender. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the
Credit Agreement.
This notice is an Incremental
Commitment Activation Notice referred to in the Credit Agreement, and the Borrower and the New Lender party hereto hereby notify
you that:
| 1. | The New Lender party hereto agrees to make a Commitment Increase in the amount set forth opposite
such Lender’s name below under the caption “Commitment Increase Amount.” |
| 2. | The proposed Incremental Commitment Effective Date is August 7, 2015. |
[Signature
Page Follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have
executed this Incremental Commitment Activation Notice as of the date first set forth above.
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ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership as Borrower |
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By: ENBRIDGE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., as delegate of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., its General Partner |
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By: |
/s/ Stephen J. Neyland |
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Name: Stephen J. Neyland |
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Title: Vice President-Finance |
Signature
Page to Commitment Increase under
Credit
Agreement, dated July 6, 2012, as amended, by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., the
lenders from time to time parties thereto,
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent
Commitment Increase Amount: |
BNP Paribas |
$100,000,000 |
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By: |
/s/ Zainuddin Ahmed |
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Name: Zainuddin Ahmed |
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Title: Vice President |
Signature
Page to Commitment Increase under
Credit
Agreement, dated July 6, 2012, as amended, by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., the
lenders from time to time parties thereto,
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent
Accepted and Acknowledged by: |
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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
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as Administrative Agent |
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By: |
/s/ Juan J. Javellena |
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Name: Juan J. Javellena |
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Title: Executive Director |
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Signature
Page to Commitment Increase under
Credit
Agreement, dated July 6, 2012, as amended, by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P., the
lenders from time to time parties thereto,
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent
Exhibit 10.2
Execution Version
NEW LENDER
SUPPLEMENT
August 7, 2015
Reference is made to
the Credit Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2012 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the
“Credit Agreement”), by and among Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (the “Borrower”), the Lenders
from time to time party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, an L/C Issuer and a Swing
Line Lender. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the
Credit Agreement.
The New Lender identified
on Schedule l hereto (the “New Lender”), the Administrative Agent, the Swing Line Lender, the L/C Issuer and
the Borrower agree as follows:
1. The New Lender hereby irrevocably
makes a Commitment to the Borrower in the amount set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (the “New Commitment”) pursuant
to Section 2.15 of the Credit Agreement. From and after the Effective Date (as defined below), the New Lender will be a Lender
under the Credit Agreement for all purposes and to the same extent as if originally a party thereto and shall be bound by and entitled
to the benefits of the Credit Agreement. The New Commitment of the New Lender shall for all purposes be deemed to be a Commitment
and to be part of the Aggregate Commitments under the Credit Agreement.
2. The Administrative Agent (a) makes
no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made
in or in connection with the Credit Agreement or with respect to the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness,
sufficiency or value of the Credit Agreement and (b) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect
to the financial condition of the Borrower, any Affiliates of the Borrower or any other obligor or the performance or observance
by the Borrower, any Affiliate of the Borrower or any other obligor of any of their respective obligations under the Credit Agreement
or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto or thereto.
3. The New Lender (a) represents and
warrants that it is legally authorized to enter into this New Lender Supplement, (b) confirms that it has received a copy of the
Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, together with copies of the most recent financial statements delivered or deemed
delivered pursuant to Section 6.01 of the Credit Agreement and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate
to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this New Lender Supplement, (c) agrees that it will, independently and
without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall deem
appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Credit Agreement, the
other Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto or thereto, (d) appoints and authorizes the
Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under the Credit Agreement,
the other Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto or thereto as are delegated to the Administrative
Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are incidental thereto and (e) agrees that it will be bound by the provisions
of the Credit Agreement from and after the Effective Date as if originally a party thereto and will perform, in accordance with
its terms, all the obligations which by the terms of the Credit Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender.
4. The effective date of this New Lender
Supplement shall be the Effective Date of the New Commitment described in Schedule 1 hereto (the “Effective Date”).
Following the execution of this New Lender Supplement by each of the New Lender, the Swing Line Lender, the L/C Issuer and the
Borrower, it will be delivered to the Administrative Agent for acceptance and recording by it pursuant to the Credit Agreement
effective as of the Effective Date (which shall not, unless otherwise agreed to by the Administrative Agent, be earlier than the
date of such acceptance and recording by the Administrative Agent).
5. Upon such acceptance and recording,
from and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments in respect of the New Commitment (including
payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts) to the New Lender for amounts which have accrued on and subsequent to
the Effective Date.
6. From and after the Effective Date,
the New Lender shall be a party to the Credit Agreement and, to the extent provided in this New Lender Supplement, shall have the
rights and obligations of a Lender thereunder and shall be bound by the provisions thereof.
7. THIS NEW LENDER SUPPLEMENT SHALL
BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED
ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE; PROVIDED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND EACH LENDER SHALL RETAIN ALL RIGHTS ARISING UNDER FEDERAL
LAW.
[Signature Page Follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
each of the undersigned has caused this New Lender Supplement to be executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer on the
date first above written.
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BNP PARIBAS, acting through its Canada Branch, as the New Lender |
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By: |
/s/ Zainuddin Ahmed |
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Name: Zainuddin Ahmed |
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Title: Vice President |
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By: |
/s/ Abhoy Vaidya |
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Name: Abhoy Vaidya |
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Title: Managing Director |
Signature
Page to
New
Lender Supplement
Acknowledged by: |
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ENBRIDGE ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P., |
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a Delaware limited partnership, as the Borrower |
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By: |
ENBRIDGE ENERGY MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., |
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as delegate of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., |
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its General Partner |
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By: |
/s/ Stephen J. Neyland |
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Name: Stephen J. Neyland |
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Title: Vice President - Finance |
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Signature
Page to
New
Lender Supplement
Acknowledged by: |
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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, |
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as the Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and |
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L/C Issuer |
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By |
/s/ Juan J. Javellana |
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Name: Juan J. Javellana |
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Title: Executive Director |
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Signature
Page to
New
Lender Supplement
Schedule 1
to New Lender Supplement
Name of New Lender: |
BNP PARIBAS, acting through its Canada Branch |
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Effective Date of New Commitment: |
August 7, 2015 |
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Principal Amount of New Commitment: |
$100,000,000 |
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