============================================================================== 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: May 13, 2003 (Date of Earliest Event Reported: May 13, 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 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROFORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS ----------------------------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated May 13, 2003. 99.2 Conference Call Slide Presentation dated May 13, 2003 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD ------------- On May 13, 2003, we announced our earnings results for first quarter 2003. A copy of our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the Conference Call Slide Presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 The attached Exhibits are not filed, but are furnished to comply with Item 9 and Item 12 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 ---------------------------------- Jeffrey I. Beason Senior Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Dated: May 13, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated May 13, 2003. 99.2 Conference Call Slide Presentation dated May 13, 2003