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): May 6, 2004
PENN OCTANE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-24394 52-1790357
(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
77-530 Enfield Land, Bldg D
Palm Desert, California 92211
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(760) 772-9080
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events And Required FD Disclosure
On May 6, 2004, Penn Octane Corporation issued a press release regarding the
expiration of its prior contract with P.M.I. Trading Limited ("PMI") and new
monthly contracts entered into with PMI for April and May 2004 The press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements And Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated May 6, 2004
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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.
PENN OCTANE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Ian T. Bothwell
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Name: Ian T. Bothwell
Title: Vice President, Treasurer,
Assistant Secretary, Chief
Financial Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer
Date: May 7, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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99.1 Press Release dated May 6, 2004 5 - 6
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