SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC. 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): April 16, 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 April 16, 2003 Equistar Chemicals, LP ("Equistar") announced that it will
sell $450 million of 10-5/8% senior notes at par in a private placement offering
announced earlier this week. The notes will mature May 1, 2011. Equistar's April
16, 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/ Gerald A. O'Brien
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Gerald A. O'Brien
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date: April 16, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release