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: March 28, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 27, 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 March 27, 2003, we announced that J. Michael Talbert,
current chairman and former chief executive officer of Transocean
Inc., will join the El Paso Board of Directors effective as of
April 1, 2003. John Bissell has also been named as Lead Director
of El Paso. 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 March 27, 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: March 28, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 27, 2003.