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): October 2, 2003 --------------- CSX CORPORATION --------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia -------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 1-8022 62-1051971 ------ ---------- (Commission (I.R.S. Employer File No.) Identification No.) 500 Water Street, 15th Floor,Jacksonville, FL 32202 --------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 359-3200 -------------- N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since date of last report) ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS On October 2, 2003, CSX Corporation issued a press release announcing its intention to satisfy in cash its obligation to purchase its Zero Coupon Convertible Debentures due October 30, 2021. A copy of the press release is being filed with this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K The following exhibit is filed as part of this report. 99.1 Press Release of October 2, 2003 from CSX Corporation Signature --------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. CSX CORPORATION By: /s/ David A. Boor ---------------------------- David A. Boor Vice President and Treasurer Date: October 2, 2003 EXHIBIT LIST ------------ Exhibit Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release of October 2, 2003 from CSX Corporation