- Current report filing (8-K)

 

 

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:  February 27, 2012

 

 

EL PASO CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		1-14365		76-0568816
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

El Paso Building

1001 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas 77002

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  [phone]

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o             Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o             Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o             Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o             Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On February 27, 2012, we are announcing earnings results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.  A copy of our earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.A.  On February 27, 2012, we will make our financial reporting package available on our website at www.elpaso.com.  The corresponding exhibit listed under Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is not filed, but is furnished to comply with Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

	Exhibit  Number		Description
	99.A		Press Release dated February 27, 2012.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

	EL PASO CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ John R. Sult
		John R. Sult
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated:  February 27, 2012.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.A		Press Release dated February 27, 2012.

 

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