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): SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 ------------------------------ RELIANT RESOURCES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-16455 76-0655566 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1111 LOUISIANA HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 207-3000 ------------------------------ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On September 18, 2002, Fitch Ratings (Fitch), lowered its rating on Reliant Resources, Inc.'s senior unsecured debt from BBB - (rating watch negative) to BB (rating watch negative). ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: None. 2 SIGNATURE 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. RELIANT RESOURCES, INC. Date: September 18, 2002 By: /s/ Thomas C. Livengood ---------------------------------- Thomas C. Livengood Vice President and Controller 3