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 (Date of earliest event reported):
January 10, 2002
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
0-09781 |
74-2099724 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
Identification No.) |
1600 Smith Street, Dept. HQSEO, Houston, Texas |
77002 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(713) 324-2950
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 10, 2002, Continental Airlines, Inc. issued a press release announcing that
it has recorded a special charge of $39 million ($61 million before taxes) in the fourth quarter of 2001 associated primarily with the impairment of various owned aircraft and spare engines. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Continental Airlines, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
By /s/ Jennifer L. Vogel
Jennifer L. Vogel
Vice President and General Counsel
January 10, 2002
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