8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

EOG RESOURCES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 10, 2010)

Filed February 10, 2010For Securities:EOG

Summary

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) filed an 8-K on February 10, 2010, primarily to disclose its fourth quarter 2009 financial and operational results, alongside its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2010. The report also includes benchmark commodity pricing information, critical for understanding the company's revenue drivers and future performance expectations in the volatile energy market. Investors should note that this filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on February 9, 2010. While this press release contains forward-looking statements and financial guidance, it is important to remember that, as stated in the filing, this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it does not carry the same legal liabilities as officially filed financial statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Q4 2009 financial and operational results.
  • 2Provision of Q1 and Full Year 2010 financial and operational forecast.
  • 3Inclusion of benchmark commodity pricing information relevant to EOG's business.
  • 4The filing includes a press release dated February 9, 2010, as an exhibit.
  • 5Forward-looking statements and guidance are provided within the attached press release.
  • 6Information furnished under Regulation FD is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose EOG Resources, Inc.'s fourth quarter 2009 financial results, operational performance, and its forecast for the first quarter and the full year of 2010, along with commodity pricing benchmarks.

The detailed financial and operational results for Q4 2009, as well as the forecast for Q1 and the full year 2010, are contained within a press release issued by EOG Resources on February 9, 2010. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the press release containing the forecast and commodity pricing information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability as formally filed financial statements, and investors should be aware of this distinction.

This refers to information about the expected or current prices of key commodities like crude oil and natural gas, which are the primary products EOG Resources extracts and sells. This pricing directly impacts the company's revenue and profitability.