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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide public notice and access to a presentation that Occidental Petroleum's CEO will deliver at an upcoming energy conference. It ensures that information shared at the conference is also made available to the broader investor community.

Does this filing contain new financial or operational results?

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial or operational results. The core information is in the presentation that will be delivered at the Howard Weil Energy Conference, which should be reviewed for any new insights or updates.

Where can I find the details of the information presented?

The details of the information presented are found in Exhibit 99.1 (the presentation itself) and Exhibit 99.2 (a reconciliation to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - GAAP), which are attached to this 8-K filing.

Will the information in this filing be incorporated into future SEC filings?

The filing states that the information provided is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless expressly set forth by specific reference in another filing. This means it won't automatically be incorporated into future SEC filings unless OXY specifically chooses to do so.

OXY/OXY-WT 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on March 18, 2013, primarily to disclose a presentation to be given by its CEO, Stephen I. Chazen, at the Howard Weil 41st Annual Energy Conference on March 19, 2013. The filing itself does not contain new operational or financial results, but rather provides access to forward-looking information and strategic discussions that will occur at the conference. Investors should refer to the attached presentation (Exhibit 99.1) and its GAAP reconciliation (Exhibit 99.2) for details on the company's current views and strategies.

Key Highlights

1OXY filed an 8-K on March 18, 2013, related to an upcoming conference presentation.
2The presentation will be delivered by CEO Stephen I. Chazen at the Howard Weil 41st Annual Energy Conference.
3The event date for the presentation is March 19, 2013.
4Key information is contained within Exhibit 99.1 (the presentation) and Exhibit 99.2 (GAAP reconciliation).
5Information in this filing is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless explicitly incorporated by reference into another filing.
6Investors should review the accompanying presentation for updates on the company's strategy and outlook.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 18, 2013)

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