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Simplification Transactions (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016
Simplification Transactions |
Selected unaudited pro forma results of operations and balance sheet amounts giving effect to the Simplification Transactions | Selected unaudited pro forma results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are presented below giving effect to the Simplification Transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2016 (amounts in millions, except per unit data):
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 |  | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net income attributable to PAA | $ | 294 |  |  | $ | 589 |
Basic net income per common unit | $ | 0.40 |  |  | $ | 0.77 |
Diluted net income per common unit | $ | 0.40 |  |  | $ | 0.77 |
Selected unaudited pro forma balance sheet amounts as of September 30, 2016 are presented below giving effect to the Simplification Transactions as if they had occurred on September 30, 2016 (amounts in millions):
| As of September 30, 2016
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |  |
Other long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs | $ | 1,114 |
PARTNERS’ CAPITAL |  |
Common unitholders | $ | 6,898 |
General partner | $ | — |
Total partners’ capital | $ | 8,464 |

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