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):
May 10, 2001
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
0-09781 |
74-2099724 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
Identification No.) |
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1600 Smith Street, Dept. HQSEO, Houston, Texas |
77002 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(713) 324-2950
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 10, 2001, Continental Airlines, Inc. issued a press release, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
- Exhibits
- Press Release
- Biography of Nominee for Director
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Continental Airlines, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
By /s/ Jennifer L. Vogel
Jennifer L. Vogel
Vice President
May 10, 2001
EXHIBIT INDEX
- Press Release
- Biography of Nominee for Director
Exhibit 99.1
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES Announces Nomination of
Lawrence W. Kellner for Election to Board of Directors
HOUSTON, May 10, 2001 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced today that Lawrence W. Kellner has been nominated by the company's board of directors for election to the board at the company's May 15 annual meeting of stockholders in light of the decision of Gregory D. Brenneman on May 2 not to stand for re-election at the meeting. Mr. Kellner is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. The company announced last week that it is anticipated that Mr. Kellner will be elected President of the company next week when the board meets.
Continental Airlines is the fifth largest airline in the U.S., offering more than 2,200 departures daily to 136 domestic and 92 international destinations. Operating hubs in Newark, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, Continental ( www.continental.com) serves more international cities than any other U.S. carrier, including extensive services throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Exhibit 99.2
Lawrence W. Kellner, age 42, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 1996. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (June 1995-November1996); Director of Belden & Blake Corporation.