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 8, 2014
CALPINE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 1-12079 | 77-0212977 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
717 Texas Avenue, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77002
(Addresses of principal executive offices and zip codes)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 830-2000
Not applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| | ITEM 7.01 — REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE | |
| | ITEM 9.01 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS | |
| | SIGNATURES | |
| | EXHIBIT INDEX | |
ITEM 7.01 — REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On July 8, 2014, Calpine Corporation (the "Company") announced that it intends to offer $2.8 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2023 and 2025. In addition, the Company also announced the commencement of cash tender offers and consent solicitations for its 7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2020 and 7.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2021. A copy of each press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 hereto.
ITEM 9.01 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Calpine Corporation Press Release dated July 8, 2014 * |
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| 99.2 | | Calpine Corporation Press Release dated July 8, 2014 * |
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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
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| | | By: | /s/ ZAMIR RAUF | |
| | | | Zamir Rauf | |
| | | | Executive Vice President and | |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer | |
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| | Date: July 8, 2014 | | | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Calpine Corporation Press Release dated July 8, 2014 * |
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| 99.2 | | Calpine Corporation Press Release dated July 8, 2014 * |
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