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: April 7, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: April 7, 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 April 7, 2003, we announced that James L. Dunlap, former
Vice Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Ocean
Energy/United Meridian Corporation and a former president of Texaco
U.S.A., will join the El Paso Board of Directors effective as of
April 7, 2003. We also announced our new slate for the Board of
Directors. The press releases are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and
Exhibit 99.2, respectively. Both are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and
Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 7, 2003.
99.2 Press Release dated April 7, 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: April 7, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 7, 2003.
99.2 Press Release dated April 7, 2003.