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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose a presentation given by Occidental's Chief Financial Officer at a major energy conference, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD and providing investors with access to the information shared.

Where can I find the specific details discussed in the presentation?

The specific details and content of the presentation are available as Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for in-depth information.

Who presented the information, and what was their role?

The presentation was given by Stephen I. Chazen, who held the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Occidental Petroleum Corporation at the time of the filing.

Does this filing contain new financial results for Occidental?

No, this specific 8-K filing (Item 7.01) is for Regulation FD disclosure related to a conference presentation. It does not contain new financial results. To find those, you would typically look for the relevant quarterly or annual earnings report (10-Q or 10-K filings).

OXY/OXY-WT 8-K: Regulation FD

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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2006, primarily to disclose a presentation given by their Senior Executive Vice President and CFO, Stephen I. Chazen, at the Merrill Lynch Global Energy Conference 2006. While the filing itself does not contain detailed financial results or operational updates, it signals that investors could access significant company information and management's perspective on strategy and outlook through this presentation. Investors should review the attached Exhibit 99.1 for specific insights into Occidental's business, competitive positioning, and forward-looking statements made at the time.

Key Highlights

1Disclosure of a presentation by Occidental's CFO at the Merrill Lynch Global Energy Conference 2006.
2The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring broad public access to information presented.
3Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed company information and management's views.
4The presentation was delivered by Stephen I. Chazen, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
5The conference date was November 1, 2006.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 1, 2006)

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