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): November 28, 2001 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 November 28, 2001, Continental Airlines, Inc. issued a press release, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing an underwritten public offering of 6.74 million shares of its Class B common stock. In connection with the public offering, Continental granted, and the underwriter has exercised, an option to purchase 1.011 million shares of such stock to cover overallotments. Continental expects to close the offering of all 7.751 million shares on or about December 3, 2001. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release 99.2 Risk Factors 2 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 November 29, 2001 3 EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press Release 99.2 Risk Factors 4