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CONOCOPHILLIPS 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 18, 2011)

Filed January 18, 2011For Securities:COP

Summary

This 8-K filing from ConocoPhillips primarily concerns the return of Director William K. Reilly to the company's board. Mr. Reilly had taken a voluntary leave of absence to serve as co-chair of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. The Commission released its final report on January 11, 2011, and subsequently, Mr. Reilly resumed his duties as a Director on January 12, 2011. This event signifies the conclusion of his impactful public service role and his recommitment to ConocoPhillips' governance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Director William K. Reilly has returned to ConocoPhillips' board after a leave of absence.
  • 2Mr. Reilly's leave was to serve as co-chair of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling.
  • 3The National Commission released its final report on January 11, 2011.
  • 4Mr. Reilly resumed his Director duties on January 12, 2011.
  • 5The filing is primarily informational, detailing the resumption of a key board member's service.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main reason for this 8-K filing is to announce the return of Director William K. Reilly to ConocoPhillips' board of directors. He had taken a leave of absence to serve on a national commission.

William K. Reilly served as the co-chair of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling.

Mr. Reilly returned from his leave of absence and resumed his active service as a Director of ConocoPhillips on January 12, 2011.

No, this filing is primarily an administrative event related to board composition. It does not indicate any significant changes in ConocoPhillips' operations or strategy.