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 13, 2011
EL PASO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-14365 | 76-0568816 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 13, 2011, we announced that we have commenced cash tender offers to purchase certain of our outstanding notes. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.A.
Nothing in this report should be construed as an offer to purchase our outstanding notes, as such offer is only being made upon the terms and is subject to the conditions set forth in our Offer to Purchase dated July 13, 2011 and the related Letter of Transmittal.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.A | Press Release of El Paso Corporation dated July 13, 2011. | |
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/ Robert W. Baker | |
| Robert W. Baker | ||
| Executive Vice President and General Counsel | ||
| Dated: July 14, 2011. | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.A | Press Release of El Paso Corporation dated July 13, 2011. | |