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 16, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: July 16, 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 July 16, 2003, we announced that Douglas L. Foshee was
elected our President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of
our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated 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 July 16, 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/ Jeffrey I. Beason
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Jeffrey I. Beason
Senior Vice President
and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: July 16, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 16, 2003.