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: November 10, 2003 (Date of Earliest Event Reported: November 10, 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 and Exhibits --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description ------- ------------ 99.1 Press Release dated November 10, 2003. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition --------------------------------------------- On November 10, 2003, we announced our earnings results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. A copy of our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The attached Exhibit is not filed, but is furnished to comply with 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: November 10, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description _______ ___________ 99.1 Press Release dated November 10, 2003.