SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT - JANUARY 20, 2000
(DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED: JANUARY 19, 2000)
THE COASTAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-71761 74-1734212
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
COASTAL TOWER, NINE GREENWAY PLAZA, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77046-0995
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 877-1400
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
99.1 Analysts' Presentation relating to the proposed merger of El Paso
Merger Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of El Paso Energy
Corporation, with and into The Coastal Corporation (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of Form 8-K/A filed by El Paso
Energy Corporation on January 20, 2000).
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 20, 2000 THE COASTAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Austin M. O'Toole
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Name: Austin M. O'Toole
Title: Senior Vice President and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
99.1 Analysts' Presentation relating to the proposed merger of El Paso
Merger Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of El Paso Energy
Corporation, with and into The Coastal Corporation (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of Form 8-K/A filed by El Paso
Energy Corporation on January 20, 2000).
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