8-K 1 cov-8k_1202.txt 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): December 2, 2003 Covanta Energy Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-3122 13-5549268 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 40 Lane Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 882-9000 Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure. On December 2, 2003, Covanta Energy Corporation ("Covanta") issued a press release announcing that they have signed a definitive agreement with Danielson Holding Corporation ("Danielson") under which Danielson will acquire Covanta's energy and water businesses in connection with Covanta's emergence from bankruptcy. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (a) Financial Statements of business acquired: [Not applicable]. (b) Pro forma financial information: [Not applicable]. (c) Exhibits: 99. Press release issued by Covanta Energy Corporation on December 2, 2003. 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 hereto duly authorized. Date: December 3, 2003 COVANTA ENERGY CORPORATION By: /s/ Jeffrey R. Horowitz ----------------------- Name: Jeffrey R. Horowitz Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary