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Buckeye Partners, L.P.

Case Summary

Buckeye Partners, L.P. Securities Litigation

Case Summary

Case Status:    ONGOING    
On or around 03/31/2020 (Date of last review)

Filing Date: June 13, 2019

According to the Complaint, Buckeye Partners, L.P. is a master limited partnership that owns and operates a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products.

This action stems from a proposed transaction announced on May 10, 2019, pursuant to which Buckeye Partners, L.P. will be acquired by IFM Global Infrastructure Fund and its affiliates.

On May 10, 2019, the Board of Directors of Buckeye’s general partner, Buckeye GP LLC, caused the Partnership to enter into an agreement and plan of merger with Hercules Intermediate Holdings LLC, Hercules Merger Sub LLC, Buckeye Pipe Line Services Company, and the General Partner. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Buckeye’s unitholders will receive $41.50 in cash for each Buckeye common unit they own.

On June 7, 2019, Defendants filed a proxy statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Proposed Transaction. The Complaint alleges that the Proxy Statement omits material information with respect to the Proposed Transaction, which renders the Proxy Statement false and misleading.

This case was voluntarily dismissed on August 9, 2019. A related case continues under Docket 19-CV-02645 in the Southern District of Texas.

On December 10, the Court issued an Order appointing Lead Plaintiff and Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed an amended Complaint on December 23.

Company & Securities Information

Defendant: Buckeye Partners, L.P.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Operations
Headquarters: United States

SECURITIES INFORMATION:

Ticker Symbol: BPL
Company Market: New York SE
Market Status: Public (Listed)

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First Identified Complaint

Harry Curtis, et al. v. Buckeye Partners, L.P., et al.

COURT: S.D. Texas
DOCKET #: 19-CV-02147
JUDGE: Hon. Alfred H Bennett
DATE FILED: 06/13/2019
CLASS PERIOD START: 05/10/2019
CLASS PERIOD END: 06/13/2019
PLAINTIFF FIRMS NAMED IN COMPLAINT:
  1. Brodsky & Smith, LLC
  2. The Bilek Law Firm, L.L.P.
First Identified Complaint (FIC) Filings:
No Document Title Filing Date
1 Class Action Complaint 06/13/2019
2 Notice of Dismissal Pursuant to F. R. C. P.41(a)(1)(A)(i) 08/09/2019
3 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 10/03/2019
4 Order of Dismissal 10/03/2019

Reference Complaint

In Re Buckeye Partners L.P. MergerLitigation

COURT: S.D. Texas
DOCKET #: 19-CV-02645
JUDGE: Hon. Alfred H Bennett
DATE FILED: 12/23/2019
CLASS PERIOD START: 05/10/2019
CLASS PERIOD END: 06/28/2019
PLAINTIFF FIRMS NAMED IN COMPLAINT:
  1. Cooch and Taylor, P.A. (Wilmington)
  2. Krislov & Associates, Ltd.
  3. Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas, LLP
Reference Complaint (REF) Filings:
No Document Title Filing Date
1 Stipulation and Order to Dismiss Action as Moot and Retain Jurisdiction to Determine Plaintiff's Counsel's Potential Application for Fees and Expenses 09/30/2019
2 Order Granting Ryan's Motion for Relief from Dismissal 11/18/2019
3 Order 12/10/2019
4 Amended Class Action Complaint 12/23/2019
5 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 12/31/2019

Related District Court Filings

No Document Title Filing Date
1 Complaint for Violation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 06/18/2019
2 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 06/19/2019
3 Class Action Complaint for Violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 06/26/2019
4 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 12/02/2019
 
 

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