8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K 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): JULY 26, 2001 EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 333-76473 76-0550481 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1221 MCKINNEY STREET SUITE 700, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77010 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 713-652-7200 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS In a press release dated July 26, 2001, Equistar Chemicals, LP ("Equistar") announced that it expects to implement a new financing package in the second half of 2001, which will include secured term and revolving credit facilities and senior unsecured notes. The senior unsecured notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers. Such 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. The text of the press release dated July 26, 2001 is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 -- Press release dated July 26, 2001 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. Equistar Chemicals, LP By: /s/ Gerald A. O'Brien --------------------- Gerald A. O'Brien Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: August 1, 2001
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