What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the speech and accompanying materials presented by Dr. Ray R. Irani at Occidental Petroleum's 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, in compliance with Regulation FD.

What are non-GAAP financial measures and why are they reconciled?

Non-GAAP financial measures are metrics that are not calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Companies provide reconciliations to show how these non-GAAP measures relate to their closest GAAP equivalents, allowing investors to understand the adjustments made and compare financial performance on a consistent basis.

Is this filing reporting any new financial results or significant corporate events?

This specific 8-K filing is primarily for the disclosure of the speech and related materials from the annual meeting. It does not report new financial results or announce significant corporate events beyond what was communicated in the speech itself. Investors should refer to the content of the speech for details on the company's performance and outlook.

OXY/OXY-WT 8-K SEC Disclosure

Q: Where can I find the information discussed by the CEO?

The full text of Dr. Ray R. Irani's speech and the addendum reconciling non-GAAP financial measures are attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2004, primarily to disclose the full text of a speech delivered by Dr. Ray R. Irani at the company's 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This speech, along with an addendum reconciling non-GAAP financial measures, is attached as an exhibit. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with direct access to management's commentary on the company's performance, strategic outlook, and financial performance as presented at the annual meeting. Investors should review the attached presentation and speech for insights into the company's operational achievements, financial results, and forward-looking statements made by the CEO.

Key Highlights

1Occidental Petroleum Corporation filed an 8-K on April 30, 2004.
2The filing discloses the full text of a speech given by Dr. Ray R. Irani at the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
3An addendum reconciling non-GAAP financial measures used in the speech is also included.
4The speech provides management's perspective on the company's performance and strategy.
5Exhibit 99.1 contains the presentation and speech, as well as the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
6The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Apr 30, 2004)

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