Atlas Energy, L.P. Announces Distribution of $0.24 Per Common Unit for the Third Quarter 2011
PHILADELPHIA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Atlas Energy, L.P. (NYSE: ATLS) announces today that it has declared a quarterly distribution for the third quarter 2011 of $0.24 per common unit. The third quarter distribution of $0.24 per common unit represents a $0.02 increase, or 9%, over the second quarter 2011 distribution of $0.22, and reflects a distribution coverage ratio of approximately 1.6x. The distribution is payable Friday, November 18, 2011 to holders of record as of Monday, November 7, 2011.
Atlas Energy, L.P. (NYSE: ATLS)is a master limited partnership which owns an interest in over 8,500 producing natural gas and oil wells, representing over 185 Bcfe of net proved developed reserves. Additionally, Atlas Energy owns and operates the general partner of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: APL), through which it owns a 2% general partner interest, all the incentive distribution rights and approximately 5.75 million common limited partner units of APL. For more information, please visit our website at [ www.atlasenergy.com ], or contact Investor Relations at [ InvestorRelations@atlasenergy.com ].