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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: December 15, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: December 15, 2003)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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 AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 15, 2003, we announced our long-range business plan, which defines
our future businesses, targets significant debt reduction, establishes specific
financial goals and closely aligns compensation with shareholder interests.
A copy of our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.A and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.A Press Release dated December 15, 2003.
99.B Slide Presentation dated December 15, 2003.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 15, 2003, we presented slides on our long-range business
plan at an investor meeting. A copy of our slide presentation is attached as
Exhibit 99.B. This exhibit regarding the slide presentation on our long-range
business plan is not filed, but is furnished to comply with Item 9 of Form 8-K.
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: December 15, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.A Press Release dated December 15, 2003.
99.B Slide Presentation dated December 15, 2003.