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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) AUGUST 21, 2000
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EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 1-3551 25-0464690
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE OXFORD CENTRE, SUITE 3300, 301 GRANT STREET, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15219
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (412) 553-5700
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NONE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
o On August 21, 2000, Equitable Resources, Inc. announced the
appointment of Philip P. Conti to serve as Vice President, Finance
and Treasurer.
A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this report.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Equitable Resources, Inc. press release announcing executive
appointment is filed as Exhibit 99 to this report.
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.
EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ David L. Porges
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David L. Porges
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
August 21, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Document Description Sequential Page No.
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99 Press release issued by Equitable 4
Resources, Inc., announcing executive
appointment.
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