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) July 9, 2002 Cooper Cameron Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-13884 76-0451843 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1333 West Loop South, Suite 1700, Houston, Texas 77027 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 513-3300 515 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77027 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Page 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On July 9, 2002, Cooper Cameron Corporation issued a press release responding to a lawsuit filed by a Houston resident regarding chemical residue in underground water. This release is filed as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 99.l Press Release dated July 9, 2002 of Cooper Cameron Corporation. 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. COOPER CAMERON CORPORATION By: /s/ William C. Lemmer ------------------------------------- William C. Lemmer Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: July 9, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Cooper Cameron Corporation Press Release responding to a lawsuit filed by a Houston resident regarding chemical residue in underground water.