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: SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
(DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: SEPTEMBER 29, 2002)
HOWELL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8704 74-1223027
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1111 Fannin, Suite 1500
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
713-658-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 30, 2002, Howell Corporation issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release of Howell Corporation dated September 30, 2002.
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S I G N A T U R E
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HOWELL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Dated: September 30, 2002 By: /s/ Allyn R. Skelton, II
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Allyn R. Skelton, II
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 30, 2002.
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