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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): NOVEMBER 30, 2000
PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-9808 76-0582150
(State or other jurisdiction of Organization) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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500 DALLAS STREET, SUITE 700
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 654-1414
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On November 30, 2000, Plains Resources Inc., the parent of the general
partner of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., announced that it had retained
Petrie Parkman & Co. to assist it in evaluating strategic restructuring
alternatives intended to optimize the value and value-creating ability of each
of its upstream and midstream business segments. The alternatives to be
evaluated include, but are not limited to, a spin-off or split-off of either the
upstream segment or midstream segment, a spin-off or special dividend of certain
units of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and potential asset sales. Any
modifications to the existing structure will depend on a number of factors
including tax efficiency, critical mass and other considerations. Accordingly,
there can be no assurance that any modifications will be made. The Registrant's
announcement is attached as an exhibit to this report.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 -- Press Release of Plains Resources Inc. dated November 30, 2000,
announcing Plans to Evaluate Restructuring Alternatives.
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.
Dated: December 7, 2000
PLAINS RESOURCES INC.
By: /s/ Tim Moore
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Name: Tim Moore
Title: Vice President
PLX-1
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Plains Resources Inc. dated November 30, 2000,
announcing Plans to Evaluate Restructuring Alternatives.
PLX-2
