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 Petroleum's President and CFO, Stephen I. Chazen, at the Credit Suisse 2010 Energy Summit. This is done to comply with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors have access to the same material information.

Where can I find the information discussed in the presentation?

The presentation itself is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the detailed content, including any discussions on strategy, financial performance, or future outlook.

Does this 8-K filing include any new financial statements or other material events?

No, this specific 8-K filing (dated February 4, 2010) solely reports the dissemination of the presentation under Regulation FD. It does not include any new financial statements or report other material events beyond the presentation disclosure.

Who is Stephen I. Chazen and why is his presentation significant?

Stephen I. Chazen was the President and Chief Financial Officer of Occidental Petroleum at the time of this filing. As a senior executive, his presentations often provide key insights into the company's performance, strategy, and management's perspective on the industry and the company's position within it. His remarks at the Credit Suisse Energy Summit are therefore considered material information for investors.

OXY/OXY-WT 8-K: Regulation FD

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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed a Current Report (8-K) on February 4, 2010, primarily to disclose a presentation made by its President and Chief Financial Officer, Stephen I. Chazen, at the Credit Suisse 2010 Energy Summit. This filing serves as a means to disseminate important company information to the investing public, adhering to Regulation FD. Investors should review the presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for the most detailed insights into the company's strategic direction, financial performance, and outlook as communicated by senior management at that time.

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1Disclosure of a presentation made by President and CFO Stephen I. Chazen on February 4, 2010.
2The presentation was delivered at the Credit Suisse 2010 Energy Summit.
3The filing adheres to Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of information.
4Exhibit 99.1 contains the presentation, which is the core content of this 8-K.
5No other material events or financial statements are reported in this specific 8-K filing.
6Investors are directed to the attached presentation for detailed company information.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 4, 2010)

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