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 11, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: February 11, 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 11, 2003, we announced our CEO Transition Plan
to announce William A. Wise's retirement by close of 2003. A copy
of our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated by herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 11, 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/ D. Dwight Scott
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D. Dwight Scott
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: February 11, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 11, 2003.