1 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): SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 CONOCO INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) <Table> <Caption> DELAWARE 1-14521 51-0370352 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) </Table> 600 NORTH DAIRY ASHFORD ROAD HOUSTON, TEXAS 77079 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 281-293-1000 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On September 20, 2001, Conoco Canada Resources Limited (formerly named Gulf Canada Resources Limited), a subsidiary of Conoco Inc., commenced a tender offer for all outstanding 8.375% Senior Notes due 2005, 8.35% Senior Notes due 2006, 7.125% Notes due 2011, and 8.25% Senior Notes due 2017 of Conoco Canada Resources. The notes have an aggregate principal amount of $975 million. The press release issued by Conoco Canada Resources in connection with the commencement of the offer is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 -- Press release issued by Conoco Canada Resources Limited on September 20, 2001 3 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. CONOCO INC. By: /s/ Sigmund L. Cornelius ------------------------------------------ Name: Sigmund L. Cornelius Title: Treasurer Date: September 20, 2001 4 EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT ----------- ---------------------- 99.1 -- Press release issued by Conoco Canada Resources Limited on September 20, 2001