8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2016)

Filed February 4, 2016For Securities:OXYOXY-WT

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2016, to report its financial results and condition for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document announcing the release of financial information, the key takeaway for investors lies within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). This press release would contain the specific financial and operational data for OXY's fourth quarter and full year 2015, including revenue, earnings, production volumes, and potentially forward-looking guidance. Investors should consult the referenced press release for the detailed financial performance and strategic updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Occidental Petroleum Corporation filed a Form 8-K on February 4, 2016.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to announce the company's financial condition and results of operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2015.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial information is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information is incorporated by reference into the 8-K, making it accessible to investors.
  • 5This filing serves as a notification that OXY has publicly disclosed its latest financial performance.
  • 6Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for the actual financial data and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing by Occidental Petroleum Corporation is to announce and provide access to its financial results and condition for the quarter ended December 31, 2015, through a furnished press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 4, 2016, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification that a press release containing the financial results has been issued. The actual detailed financial performance data is found in the press release itself (Exhibit 99.1).

The statement clarifies that the information furnished under Item 2.02 (and thus the press release) is not considered formally 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it doesn't carry the same legal implications regarding liability for misstatements or omissions under that specific section, though it is still material information for investors.