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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): April 23, 2007
UAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-6033
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36-2675207 |
(State of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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77 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (312) 997-8000
1200 East Algonquin Road, Elk Grove Township, Illinois 60007
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 23, 2007, UAL Corporation (the Company) announced that the Company and its subsidiary
United Air Lines, Inc. (United) filed with the Securities Exchange Commission a registration
statement on Form S-3 for the resale by selling securityholders of the Companys previously issued
4.50% Senior Limited-Subordination Convertible Notes due 2021, which are unconditionally guaranteed
by United, and shares of the Companys common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes or in
payment of accrued interest on the notes. The registration statement automatically became
effective upon filing. A copy of the press release, dated April 23, 2007, is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1
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Press release dated April 23, 2007 |
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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.
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UAL CORPORATION
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/s/ Frederic F. Brace
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Frederic F. Brace |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: April 23, 2007
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1*
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Press release dated April 23, 2007 |
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Exhibit 99.1
UAL Corporation and United Air Lines, Inc. File Resale Registration Statement for
Previously Issued
Convertible Notes
Registration Statement Effective Upon Filing with the SEC
CHICAGO, April 23, 2007 / PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network UAL Corporation (Nasdaq:
UAUA) (the Company) today announced that the Company and its subsidiary United Air Lines, Inc.
(United) filed with the Securities Exchange Commission a registration statement on Form S-3 for
the resale by selling securityholders of the Companys previously issued 4.50% Senior
Limited-Subordination Convertible Notes due 2021, which are unconditionally guaranteed by United,
and shares of the Companys common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes or in payment of
accrued interest on the notes. The registration statement automatically became effective upon
filing. The notes were originally issued in an aggregate principal amount of $726 million on July
25, 2006. The notes are subject to a registration rights agreement. Neither the Company nor
United will receive any of the proceeds from the resale of the notes or the shares of common stock
issuable upon conversion of the notes.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the
securities, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification of the securities
under the securities laws of any such state.
About United
United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates more than 3,600* flights a day on United, United Express
and Ted to more than 210 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific
region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the
United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for
our customers to 841 destinations in 157 countries worldwide. Uniteds more than 55,000 employees
reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other
information about United can be found at the companys Web site at united.com.
*Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain
statements included in this press release are forward-looking and thus reflect the Companys
current expectations and beliefs with respect to certain current and future events and financial
performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks and
uncertainties relating to the operations and business environments of the Company that may cause
actual results to differ materially from any
future results expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could
significantly affect net earnings, revenues, expenses, costs, load factor and capacity include,
without limitation, the following: the Companys ability to comply with the terms of its credit
facility; the costs and availability of financing; the Companys ability to execute its business
plan; the Companys ability to attract, motivate and/or retain key employees; the Companys ability
to attract and retain customers; demand for transportation in the markets in which the Company
operates; general economic conditions (including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates,
crude oil prices and refining capacity in relevant markets); the effects of any hostilities or act
of war or any terrorist attack; the ability of other air carriers with whom the Company has
alliances or partnerships to provide the services contemplated by the respective arrangements with
such carriers; the costs and availability of aircraft insurance; the costs of jet fuel; our ability
to cost-effectively hedge against increases in the price of jet fuel; the costs associated with
security measures and practices; labor costs; competitive pressures on pricing and on demand; capacity decisions of our competitors, U.S. or foreign
governmental legislation, regulation and other actions; the ability of the Company to maintain
satisfactory labor relations and our ability to avoid any disruptions to operations due to any
potential actions by our labor groups; weather conditions; and other risks and uncertainties set
forth from time to time in UALs reports to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Consequently, the forward-looking statements should not be regarded as representations or
warranties by the Company that such matters will be realized. The Company disclaims any intent or
obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether in response to new
information, unforeseen events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
Worldwide Communications:
Media Relations Office: 847.700.5538
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