Operator
Welcome to the Kinder Morgan s quarterly earnings conference call. Today s call is being recorded. If you have any objections, you may disconnect at this time. [Operator instructions] I would now like to turn the call over to Mr.
Rich Kinder, executive chairman of Kinder Morgan. Thank you, sir. You may begin.
Rich Kinder
Executive Chairman
Thank you, Missy. Before we begin, as usual, I d like to remind you that KMI s earnings release today and this call include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as well as certain non-GAAP financial measures. Before making any investment decision, we strongly encourage you to read our full disclosure on forward-looking statements and use of non-GAAP financial measures set forth at the end of our earnings release, as well as review our latest filings with the SEC for important material assumptions, expectations and risk fact