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: February 18, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: February 18, 2003)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
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
Item 5. Other Events
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On February 18, 2003, we asked shareholders to reject Selim
Zilkha's proposal to be brought before the 2003 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and support our business plan execution. A copy of our
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 18, 2003
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)
Dated: February 18, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 18, 2003.