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): July 12, 2007
CALPINE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-12079 | 77-0212977 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
50 West San Fernando Street, San Jose, California 95113
717 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002
(Addresses of principal executive offices and zip codes)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 995-5115
Not applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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 July 12, 2007, Calpine Corporation issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 9.01 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| (d) | Exhibits |
99.1 Calpine Corporation Press Release Dated July 12, 2007.
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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.
CALPINE CORPORATION
| By: | /s/ Charles B. Clark, Jr. |
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| Charles B. Clark, Jr. |
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| Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
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Date: July 12, 2007 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
| Calpine Corporation Press Release Dated July 12, 2007. |
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