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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: July 9, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: June 26, 2003)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
El Paso Building
1001 Louisiana Street
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 420-2600
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Item 5. Other Events
On June 26, 2003, we announced that we had executed two definitive
settlement agreements that resolve the principal litigation and
claims against us relating to the sale or delivery of natural gas
and/or electricity to or in the Western United States. Attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K is a press release
relating to this announcement.
On June 27, 2003, participants in the El Paso settlement announced
that they had taken the final procedural step (filing lawsuits and
entering into stipulated judgments) to ensure the completion of
the settlement finalized on June 26, 2003. Attached as Exhibit
99.2 to this current report on Form 8-K is a press release
relating to this announcement.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated June 26, 2003
99.2 Press release dated June 27, 2003
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
EL PASO CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jeffrey I. Beason
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Jeffrey I. Beason
Senior Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: July 9, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated June 26, 2003.
99.2 Press Release dated June 27, 2003.
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