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CHEVRON CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 25, 2005)

Filed July 25, 2005For Securities:CVX

Summary

This 8-K filing by Chevron Corporation (CVX) primarily concerns an amendment to the agreement and plan of merger with Unocal Corporation, dated April 4, 2005. The amendment, entered into on July 19, 2005, signifies continued progress towards the proposed acquisition of Unocal by Chevron. Investors should note that the filing includes a Supplement to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus dated July 22, 2005, which provides further details on this amended merger agreement. Additionally, the consent of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, also dated July 22, 2005, is filed as an exhibit. Both Chevron and Unocal are urging investors to review these documents, along with other filings with the SEC, as they contain important information regarding the transaction and potential implications for shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Chevron and Unocal amended their merger agreement on July 19, 2005, signaling ongoing progress of the proposed acquisition.
  • 2A Supplement to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, dated July 22, 2005, has been filed, providing updated information on the amended merger.
  • 3The consent of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, dated July 22, 2005, is included as an exhibit.
  • 4Both companies are emphasizing the importance of investors reviewing SEC filings, including the Form S-4 and proxy statements, for critical details about the merger.
  • 5Information regarding the interests of directors and executive officers of both Chevron and Unocal in the merger is detailed in the respective proxy statements and the Form S-4.
  • 6Investors can obtain these important documents free of charge from the SEC's website or directly from Chevron and Unocal investor relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to report an amendment to the merger agreement between Chevron and Unocal Corporation and to provide supplementary documents related to this proposed transaction.

The filing indicates that the merger agreement has been amended, suggesting that discussions and negotiations are continuing. Investors are advised to review the supplementary documents for the most current details on the merger's progress.

More detailed information can be found in the Form S-4, the proxy statement, and other relevant documents filed with the SEC by both Chevron and Unocal. These documents are available on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and can also be obtained directly from Chevron and Unocal.

Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated has provided a consent dated July 22, 2005, which is filed as an exhibit to this report. The specific nature of this consent is typically related to financial advisory or fairness opinions, but further details would be in the referenced filings.