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: July 9, 2004
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: July 9, 2004)
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 and Regulation FD Disclosure
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On July 9, 2004, we issued a press release to announce that
our subsidiary, El Paso Production Holding Company (EPPH), has
entered into an agreement with the holders of a majority of its
7 3/4% senior notes due 2013, issued and outstanding under its
indenture dated May 23, 2003. The agreement with the noteholders
provides for a waiver of its breach of the covenant to timely
file its annual and quarterly reports with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In connection with the wavier, EPPH has
agreed to modify the covenants under this indenture with respect
to affiliated party transactions. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.A and is incorporated herein by reference.
The form of consent and the related form of supplemental
indenture are attached as Exhibit 99.B and are incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.A Press Release dated July 9, 2004.
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: July 9, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.A Press Release dated July 9, 2004.