8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 15, 2011)

Filed November 15, 2011For Securities:OXYOXY-WT

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on November 15, 2011, primarily to disclose a presentation delivered by its President and CEO, Stephen I. Chazen, at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Global Energy Conference. This filing serves as a mechanism for Regulation FD disclosure, meaning the information shared is intended for public dissemination and not to be considered selective disclosure. Investors should review the attached presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for insights into the company's strategic positioning, operational performance, and outlook as presented by senior management at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Occidental Petroleum disclosed a presentation given by its President and CEO at a significant industry conference.
  • 2The filing is classified under Regulation FD, ensuring public access to information previously shared with conference attendees.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the actual presentation materials, which are the core of this disclosure.
  • 4The presentation was delivered on November 15, 2011, providing a snapshot of Occidental's status and strategy at that point in time.
  • 5This 8-K does not contain new financial statements or exhibits beyond the presentation itself.
  • 6Information presented is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, limiting liability but indicating the company's intent to share information publicly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to comply with Regulation FD by publicly disclosing a presentation given by Occidental's CEO at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Energy Conference. This ensures that all investors have access to the information presented.

The actual content of the presentation is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for details on Occidental's strategy, operations, and outlook as of November 15, 2011.

No, this particular 8-K filing, under Item 7.01 and Item 9.01(d), specifically refers to a presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and does not include any new financial statements or detailed financial performance metrics.

According to the filing, the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, it is being disclosed publicly under Regulation FD.