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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 (Date of earliest event reported) JUNE 24, 1997
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CALPINE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 033-73160 77-0212977
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
50 WEST SAN FERNANDO STREET, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95113
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (408) 995-5115
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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.
On June 24, 1997, the registrant announced in a press release
that it has proposed to make a Rule 144A offering of $200 million principal
amount of Senior Notes Due 2007. A copy of the press release issued in
connection with this announcement is incorporated herein by reference and is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
99. Press Release dated June 24, 1997.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
CALPINE CORPORATION
DATE: June 30, 1997 By: /s/ Ann B. Curtis
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Name: Ann B. Curtis
Title: Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. EXHIBIT
99. Press Release dated June 24, 1997.
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NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: KATHERINE POTTER
CALPINE ANNOUNCES PROPOSED RULE 144A OFFERING
OF $200 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES DUE 2007
SAN JOSE, CALIF.--June 24, 1997--Calpine Corporation [NYSE:CPN], the
San Jose, CA-based power company, announced today that it has proposed to make
a Rule 144A offering of $200 million of Senior Notes Due 2007.
Calpine expects to use the proceeds from the offering to refinance
existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, including the
development and acquisition of power generation facilities.
The Senior Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of
1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or
an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
Calpine Corporation is a fully integrated power company, providing
electricity and steam to customers in the United States and selected
international markets.
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