SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 1997
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TRANSCANADA CAPITAL
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-14420 13-7095718
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
organization)
IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company
One State Street
New York, New York 10004
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) Zip
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 858-2000
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
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Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
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Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
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Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
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Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
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1. Receipt of $3,500,196.88 of interest on TransCanada Pipeline Limited
8.75% Junior Subordinated Debentures due July 24, 2045 on December 31, 1997.
2. Payment of $3,500,196.88 to holders of TransCanada Capital
Cumulative Trust Originated Preferred Securities and Common Stock on December
31, 1997.
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
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Not applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
1. Administration Trustee's Report in respect of (i) receipt of
$3,500,196.88 of interest on TransCanada Pipeline Limited 8.75% Junior
Subordinated Debentures due July 24, 2045 on December 31, 1997 and (ii) payment
of $3,500,196.88 to holders of TransCanada Capital Cumulative Trust Originated
Preferred Securities and Common Stock on December 31, 1997.
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
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Not applicable.
SIGNATURE
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.
TRANSCANADA CAPITAL
(Registrant)
By: IBJ SCHRODER BANK & TRUST COMPANY
as Administrative Trustee
By: /s/ Stuart Rothenberg
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Stuart Rothenberg
Assistant Vice President
Dated: January 29, 1998
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Page
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99 Administrative Trustee's Report in respect of (i) 1
receipt of $3,500,196.88 of interest on TransCanada
Pipeline Limited 8.75% Junior Subordinated
Debentures due July 24, 2045 on December 31, 1997
and (ii) payment of $3,500,196.88 to holders of
TransCanada Capital Cumulative Trust Originated
Preferred Securities and Common Stock on December
31, 1997.
EXHIBIT 99
CASH TRANSACTIONS
TRANSCANADA CAPITAL
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12/31/97 Receipt of Interest on TransCanada Pipeline $3,500,196.88
Limited 8.75% Junior Subordinated Debentures due
July 24, 2045
12/31/97 Funds disbursed to Holders of TransCanada $3,500,196.88
Capital Cumulative Trust Originated Preferred
Securities and Common Stock
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