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: June 19, 2003 (Date of Earliest Event Reported: June 17, 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 ------------ On June 17, 2003, we announced that preliminary results indicate our shareholders have voted to re-elect El Paso's nominees to the Board of Directors. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated June 17, 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 ----------------------- Jeffrey I. Beason Senior Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Dated: June 19, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated June 17, 2003.