ALPS Advisors Reports 11.39% Stake in Sunoco LP

Executive Summary

On October 7, 2026, ALPS Advisors, Inc. and Alerian MLP ETF filed Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13G with the SEC regarding Sunoco LP (SUN). The filing discloses shared beneficial ownership of 23,323,043 Common Units, representing 11.39% of the outstanding class as of September 30, 2026.

Filer & Ownership Details

• Reporting Entities: ALPS Advisors, Inc. (Investment Adviser) and Alerian MLP ETF (Investment Company).
• Sole Voting / Dispositive Power: 0 units.
• Shared Voting / Dispositive Power: 23,323,043 units.
• Class Percentage: 11.39%.
• Certification: Filed under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the units are held in the ordinary course of business without intent to influence or change corporate control.

Market Significance

This filing represents a routine amended disclosure by a passive institutional asset manager and ETF provider (Alerian MLP ETF). Because it reflects passive portfolio management and index tracking rather than activist accumulation, its market and trading impact is considered low.