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 (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2006
PLAINS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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| Delaware | | 33-0430755 |
| (State of Incorporation) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
001-31470
(Commission File No.)
700 Milam, Suite 3100
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 579-6000
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:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d2-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d2-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On January 20, 2006 Plains Exploration and Production Company (“PXP”) announced that it has entered into real estate consulting agreements with Cook Hill Properties, LLC, a new development venture based in Los Angeles and headed by Lodwrick M. Cook, former Chairman of ARCO and current Vice Chairman of Pacific Capital. The venture will be responsible for creating a development plan and obtaining all necessary permits for real estate development in an environmentally responsible manner on the surface estates of PXP’s holdings at its Montebello property in Los Angeles County, Lompoc in Santa Barbara County and Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obispo County. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information presented under this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The Company does not undertake to update the information as posted on its website; however, it may post additional information included in future press releases and Forms 8-K, as well as posting its periodic Exchange Act reports.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| (c) | | Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated January 20, 2006. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | | PLAINS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION COMPANY |
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Date: January 20, 2006 | | | | /s/ JOHN F. WOMBWELL |
| | | | | John F. Wombwell |
| | | | | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
