General Partner Interest
Our general partner owns a non-economic general partner interest in us and, as of December 16, 2019, 898,000 Class A Shares and 266,416,928 Class B Shares. Our general partner, in its capacity as a Class A shareholder, is entitled to share in cash distributions on our Class A Shares, but is not otherwise entitled to receive cash distributions with respect to its general partner interest in us or its Class B Shares. However, our general partner may in the future own other equity interests in us and may be entitled to receive distributions on any such interests.
Distributions to Class A Shares
On December 16, 2019, we issued 17,960,655 Class A Shares in connection with the Restructuring. As of December 16, 2019, we had 17,960,655 Class A Shares outstanding. Our partnership agreement requires that, within 45 days after the end of each quarter, we distribute all of our available cash to shareholders of record on the applicable record date.
Distributions to Class B Shares
On December 16, 2019, we issued 266,416,928 Class B Shares in connection with the Restructuring. As of December 16, 2019, we had 266,416,928 Class B Shares outstanding, all of which were held by our general partner. Except for splits and combinations as contemplated by our partnership agreement, no distribution shall be made under any circumstances in respect of any Class B Shares.
Adjustment of the Minimum Quarterly Distribution
If we combine our Shares or other interests in us (“Company Interests”) into fewer Shares or Company Interests (commonly referred to as a “reverse split”) or subdivide our Shares or Company Interests into a greater number of Shares or Company Interests (commonly referred to as a “split”), we will proportionately adjust the minimum quarterly distribution.
For example, if a two-for-one split of Class A Shares should occur, the minimum quarterly distribution would be reduced to 50% of its initial level. We will not make any adjustment by reason of the issuance of additional Shares or Company Interests for cash or property (including additional Class A Shares issued under any compensation or benefit plans).
Distributions of Cash Upon Liquidation
General
If we dissolve in accordance with our partnership agreement, we will sell or otherwise dispose of our assets in a process called liquidation. We will first apply the proceeds of liquidation to the payment of our creditors. We will distribute any remaining proceeds to all record holders of Class A Shares, pro rata, and such distribution will be made by the end of such taxable period (or, if later, within 90 days after said date of such occurrence).
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