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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 2, 2001
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-09781 74-2099724
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1600 Smith, HQSEO, Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(713) 324-2950
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 2, 2001, Continental Airlines, Inc. (the "Company") announced
that Gregory D. Brenneman, its President and Chief Operating Officer and a
member of the Company's Board of Directors, had resigned, effective immediately.
The Company also announced that at its upcoming Board meeting on May
15, 2001 it is anticipated that the Board will promote the Company's three
current Executive Vice Presidents, Lawrence W. Kellner, C.D. McLean and Jeffery
A. Smisek, each of whom will assume new responsibilities. Each of them will
report directly to Gordon Bethune, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Kellner, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, is expected to be named President. Mr. McLean, currently Executive Vice
President Operations, is expected to be named Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer. Mr. Smisek, currently Executive Vice President and General
Counsel, is expected to be named Executive Vice President - Corporate.
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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/ Jeffery A. Smisek
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Jeffery A. Smisek
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
May 2, 2001