UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Explanatory Note
The following is the written text of a recorded
message that may be used for proxy solicitation in connection with the solicitation described in
the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Buckeye Partners, L.P. Answering Machine
Message
This is a courtesy call regarding Buckeye Partners, L.P. to inform you that important proxy
material for the upcoming special meeting has been mailed.
The special meeting is scheduled to be held on November 16, 2010, to consider and vote on the
previously announced merger agreement, entered into on August 18, 2010, between Buckeye
Partners, L.P. and Buckeye GP Holdings L.P.
When you receive the proxy material, we ask that you please vote promptly in order for your units
to be counted at the special meeting. You may vote by mail using the postage-paid envelope provided
in your package, or electronically by using the internet and telephonic voting instructions also
provided in your package.
If you have questions or need help voting your units, please call toll free 1.800.573.4412 between
the hours of 8 am to 6 pm Central Time, Monday-Friday, and one of our proxy voting specialists will
assist you.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.