Summary
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed a Form 8-K on May 4, 2017, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued on the same date. This press release serves as the primary source of information regarding the company's operational and financial performance during the first quarter of 2017. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for specific details on earnings, revenue, operational metrics, and any forward-looking statements or strategic updates provided by Occidental Petroleum for the period. The 8-K filing serves as an official notification mechanism, ensuring these results are publicly disclosed in accordance with SEC regulations, but the substantive financial data is contained within the accompanying exhibit.
Key Highlights
- 1Occidental Petroleum announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017, via an 8-K filing on May 4, 2017.
- 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated May 4, 2017, which contains the detailed financial and operational information.
- 3Investors are directed to the furnished press release for the specific results of operations and financial condition for Q1 2017.
- 4The report clarifies that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated into other filings.
- 5This filing serves as notification of the release of Q1 2017 earnings, but the detailed analysis requires review of the accompanying press release.