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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): June 5, 2006
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-16383 95-4352386
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
717 Texas Avenue
Suite 3100
Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 659-1361
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On June 5, 2006, David B. Gorte accepted the position of Senior Vice
President and Chief Risk Officer with Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the "Company"). Mr.
Gorte's employment is expected to begin on August 21, 2006. He is to be paid an
annual base salary of $240,000 and is to receive a grant of 10,000 shares of
restricted stock on the first business day of the month following his date of
employment. He is also to be eligible to participate in the Company's annual
cash and/or stock bonus awards and other benefits available to the Company's
employees.
A summary of the compensation for each of the Company's executive
officers is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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10.1 Summary of Compensation for Executive Officers (filed herewith)
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.
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
Date: June 9, 2006 By: /s/ Z.S. Kobiashvili
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Name: Z.S. Kobiashvili
Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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10.1 Summary of Compensation for Executive Officers (filed herewith)