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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Dec 3, 2001)

Filed December 3, 2001For Securities:OXYOXY-WT

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation filed an 8-K report on December 3, 2001, detailing the issuance of new debt. Specifically, the company sold $300 million in 5.875% Senior Notes due January 15, 2007, and $500 million in 6.750% Senior Notes due January 15, 2012. These issuances were made in connection with a previously effective Form S-3 registration statement. This filing indicates Occidental Petroleum's strategy to raise capital through debt markets. Investors should note the aggregate principal amount of $800 million and the respective interest rates and maturity dates of the new notes. The inclusion of the Underwriting Agreement and the forms of the Senior Notes provides transparency regarding the terms of these debt offerings. This move suggests the company is seeking to fund its operations, strategic initiatives, or refinance existing debt.

Key Highlights

  • 1Occidental Petroleum issued $300 million of 5.875% Senior Notes due January 15, 2007.
  • 2Occidental Petroleum issued $500 million of 6.750% Senior Notes due January 15, 2012.
  • 3Total debt issued amounts to $800 million.
  • 4The debt issuance was filed under a previously effective Form S-3 registration statement.
  • 5Key documents filed include the Underwriting Agreement dated November 29, 2001, the Indenture, and forms of the Senior Notes.
  • 6The issuance was facilitated by Banc of America Securities LLC as the representative of the underwriters.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily reports on the completion of Occidental Petroleum's offering of $800 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, split between two different series with distinct interest rates and maturity dates. It also includes the relevant exhibits detailing the terms of the debt issuance.

Occidental Petroleum issued $300 million of 5.875% Senior Notes due January 15, 2007, and $500 million of 6.750% Senior Notes due January 15, 2012. These are senior unsecured notes.

The issuance of $800 million in debt will increase Occidental Petroleum's total liabilities and debt-to-equity ratio. It also adds interest expense to the company's income statement. Investors should analyze how the company intends to use these funds and its capacity to service this new debt.

Senior notes are unsecured debt obligations that rank higher in priority for repayment than subordinated debt but are typically subordinate to secured debt in the event of bankruptcy or liquidation. This means holders of senior notes have a stronger claim on the company's assets compared to holders of subordinated debt.