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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: October 1, 2004
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: September 30, 2004)
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14365 76-0568816
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
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
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On September 30, 2004, we filed our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2003. We also announced that certain operational statistics
would be made available on our website at www.elpaso.com. A copy of our press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.A. A copy of the operational statistics is
attached as Exhibit 99.B. The attached Exhibits are not filed, but are furnished
to comply with Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.A Press Release dated September 30, 2004.
99.B Operational Statistics
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: October 1, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.A Press Release dated September 30, 2004.
99.B Operational Statistics