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: May 3, 2004 (Date of Earliest Event Reported: May 3, 2004) EL PASO PRODUCTION HOLDING COMPANY (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 333-106586 76-0637534 (State or other ( File Number) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation or organization) El Paso Building 1001 Louisiana Street Houston, Texas 77002 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 420-2600 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure ----------------------------------------- On May 3, 2004, El Paso Corporation, our parent company, announced its findings of an independent review of the Audit Committee of their Board of Directors concerning the revisions to its oil and natural gas reserves (including our reserves). A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.A and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99.A Press Release dated May 3, 2004. 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 thereunto duly authorized. EL PASO PRODUCTION HOLDING COMPANY By: /s/D. Mark Leland ------------------ D. Mark Leland Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: May 3, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99.A Press Release dated May 3, 2004.