8-K 1 0001.txt CURRENT REPORT ================================================================================ 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): SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 PLAINS RESOURCES INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-9808 13-2898764 (State or other (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Organization) Identification No.) 500 DALLAS STREET, SUITE 700 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 654-1414 ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On September 14, 2000, the Registrant announced that it and Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. had agreed in principle with the plaintiffs in two actions to settle such actions. The Registrant's announcement is attached as an exhibit to this report. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits 99.1 -- Press Release of Plains Resources Inc., announcing an agreement in principle to settle legal actions. 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. Dated: September 15, 2000 PLAINS RESOURCES INC. By: /s/ Tim Moore ------------------------- Name: Tim Moore Title: Vice President PLX-1 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ------------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release of Plains Resources Inc., announcing an agreement in principle to settle legal actions. PLX-2 5543717.1