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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Occidental Petroleum's financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2009 and to attach the related earnings press release and supporting presentation materials for investors.

What specific financial information is available in this filing?

While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial statements, it references and attaches the company's earnings press release, supplemental investor schedules, and conference call slides, which collectively provide the detailed financial results and operational performance for the period.

Who are the key executives mentioned in the attached speeches?

The attached speeches were given by Dr. Ray R. Irani, who was Chairman, President, and CEO of Occidental Petroleum at the time, and Stephen I. Chazen, who was Executive Vice President and CFO.

Where can I find the actual financial numbers for the quarter?

The actual financial numbers and detailed results are contained within the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press release dated July 23, 2009) and Exhibit 99.3 (Investor Relations Supplemental Schedules).

OXY/OXY-WT 8-K: Earnings & Results

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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on July 23, 2009, to report its financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2009. The filing primarily serves as a vehicle to attach the company's earnings press release and related presentation materials, including speeches from key executives and supplemental schedules for investors. This provides investors with detailed insights into the company's operational performance and financial condition during the period.

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1Occidental Petroleum released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, on July 23, 2009.
2The 8-K filing includes the full text of the company's earnings press release dated July 23, 2009.
3Speeches from Dr. Ray R. Irani (Chairman, President and CEO) and Stephen I. Chazen (Executive Vice President and CFO) are attached.
4Supplemental schedules for investor relations are provided to offer further financial details.
5The filing also includes earnings conference call slides and forward-looking statements disclosure materials.
6This report is primarily an informational filing to disseminate the company's quarterly financial performance and related commentary.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 23, 2009)

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