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: March 22, 2007
EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-2700 | | 74-0608280 |
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 22, 2007, we announced that we have commenced a cash tender offer and a related consent solicitation for a certain series of our outstanding notes. A copy of the press release announcing the tender offer and consent solicitation is attached as Exhibit 99.A.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 99.A | | Press Release dated March 22, 2007. |
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 NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
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| | By: | /s/ John R. Sult |
| | | John R. Sult |
| | | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Controller |
| | | (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) |
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Dated: March 22, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 99.A | | Press Release dated March 22, 2007. |
