FORM 8-K

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): March 3, 2004

 

 

PLAINS RESOURCES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

Delaware   13-2898764
(State of Incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

0-9808

(Commission File No.)

 

700 Milam, Suite 3100

Houston, Texas 77002

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (832) 239-6000

 

Item 5. Other Events

 

On March 3, 2004, Plains Resources Inc. (PLX) issued a press release reporting 2003 fourth quarter and annual results.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(c) Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated March 3, 2004

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    PLAINS RESOURCES INC.

Date: March 3, 2004

  

/s/ John F. Wombwell

   

John F. Wombwell

    Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

 

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