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 22, 2002
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: July 22, 2002)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or File Number) Identification No.)
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 July 22, 2002, we issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit
99.1 announcing the completion of the removal of ratings triggers on our
$1 billion Clydesdale minority interest financing transaction. The removal
of the trigger in the Clydesdale financing is the final step in the
elimination of all triggers contemplated in our balance sheet enhancement
plan announced in December 2001.
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 July 22, 2002.
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 22, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 22, 2002.