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): November 18, 2003
Equistar Chemicals, LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 333-76473 | 76-0550481 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
1221 McKinney Street
Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77010
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-652-7200
Item 5. Other Events.
On November 18, 2003 Equistar Chemicals, LP (“Equistar”) announced that it will sell $250 million of 10-5/8% senior notes due 2011 in a private placement offering as part of a financing plan announced earlier this week. The notes will be priced at approximately 104.7% to yield 9-1/2%. The notes will mature May 1, 2011. Equistar’s November 18, 2003 press release regarding the offering is being filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Equistar Chemicals, LP | ||
By: | /s/ Charles L. Hall | |
Charles L. Hall Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Date: November 18, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release |