SCHEDULE: ALPS Advisors, Alerian MLP ETF Disclose 14.47% Stake in USA Compression

ALPS Advisors, Inc. and Alerian MLP ETF have disclosed a shared beneficial ownership of 14.47% in USA Compression Partners LP, totaling 17,748,200 common units.

Summary

• ALPS Advisors, Inc. and Alerian MLP ETF are reporting persons for this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 6.
• The entities collectively hold 17,748,200 common units representing limited partner interests in USA Compression Partners LP.
• This aggregate amount represents 14.47% of the class of securities.
• Both reporting persons share voting and dispositive power over these 17,748,200 units.
• ALPS Advisors, Inc. acts as an investment adviser to Alerian MLP ETF, an investment company, and disclaims beneficial ownership, stating the securities are owned by the Funds.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership by institutional investors, indicating a neutral sentiment as it does not contain performance data, strategic changes, or forward-looking statements that would typically influence sentiment.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• "By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §§ 240.14a-11."

Industry Context

This filing indicates a significant passive investment by an investment adviser and an ETF specializing in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) in USA Compression Partners LP, a company operating in the midstream energy sector. Such disclosures are routine for large institutional investors and reflect their portfolio allocations within the energy infrastructure space.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant institutional ownership, which can influence market perception and liquidity.

Key Dates

Keywords

USA Compression Partners LP, ALPS Advisors, Alerian MLP ETF, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Common Units, Limited Partner Interests, Investment Adviser, Investment Company, MLP