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

This 8-K filing announces Occidental Petroleum Corporation's (Oxy) entry into a material definitive agreement to merge with Vintage Petroleum, Inc. It confirms the execution of the merger agreement and provides initial details about the transaction.

What are the next steps for this merger and how can investors get more information?

Oxy will file a Form S-4 registration statement, and Vintage Petroleum will file a proxy statement with the SEC. These documents will contain detailed information about the merger. Investors are strongly encouraged to review these filings once they become available, which can be accessed for free on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or directly from the companies.

Who are the key parties involved in the merger announcement?

The key parties are Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) and Vintage Petroleum, Inc. The merger agreement is between Oxy, its wholly owned subsidiary Occidental Transaction 1, LLC, and Vintage Petroleum, Inc.

What is the significance of the "Participants in Solicitation" section?

This section informs investors that Oxy, Vintage, and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered "participants" in soliciting shareholder votes for the merger. Details about their interests and stock ownership will be provided in the upcoming filings (Form S-4 and proxy statement), allowing investors to understand potential conflicts of interest or motivations.

OXY/OXY-WT 8-K: Material Agreements

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) announced on October 13, 2005, its entry into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Vintage Petroleum, Inc. This agreement outlines the terms for Vintage Petroleum to merge into a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxy, signifying a significant strategic move for Occidental Petroleum. Investors should note that further details regarding this transaction will be disclosed through filings on Form S-4 by Oxy and a proxy statement by Vintage with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These documents will be crucial for understanding the full scope and implications of the merger, and investors are strongly encouraged to review them once available. Information on how to access these filings and potential participants in the solicitation process is also provided.

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1Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Vintage Petroleum, Inc.
2The transaction involves Vintage Petroleum merging into a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxy.
3The Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 13, 2005, is filed as an exhibit to this report.
4Oxy will file a Form S-4, and Vintage will file a proxy statement with the SEC concerning the merger.
5Investors are urged to read the forthcoming Form S-4 and proxy statement for important information.
6Key documents related to the merger will be available free of charge on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov).
7Information regarding directors and executive officers of both companies and their potential interests in the merger will be disclosed in the filings.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 17, 2005)

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