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 6, 2004
CALPINE CORPORATION
(A Delaware Corporation)
Commission File Number: 001-12079
I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 77-0212977
50 West San Fernando Street
San Jose, California 95113
Telephone: (408) 995-5115
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
NEWS RELEASE CONTACTS: (408) 995-5115
Media Relations: Katherine Potter, x1168
Investor Relations: Rick Barraza, x1125
Calpine Announces Initial Purchaser Exercises Option
to Purchase Additional $250 Million of 4 3/4% Senior Unsecured
Convertible Notes Due 2023
(SAN JOSE, CALIF.) /PRNEWSWIRE - First Call/ Jan. 6, 2004 - Calpine
Corporation [NYSE:CPN] today announced that it has sold an additional $250
million of its 4 3/4% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes Due 2023, pursuant to
the exercise by the initial purchaser of its entire remaining option.
This transaction is expected to close on January 9, 2004. Net proceeds from
the offering will be used to repurchase or repay existing indebtedness.
The 4 3/4% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes Due 2023 were offered in a
private placement under Rule 144A, have not been registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, and may not be offered in the United States absent registration or
an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This press release shall
not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy.
Securities laws applicable to private placements under Rule 144A limit the
extent of information that can be provided at this time.
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.
Senior Vice President and Controller
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: January 6, 2004