Summary
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on February 13, 2018, primarily to furnish a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. While the filing itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for comprehensive information on the company's operational performance and financial condition for the period. Investors should review this press release for key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and operational highlights. This 8-K serves as a notification mechanism for the release of earnings information. Investors are encouraged to consult the furnished press release for substantive details, including any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by Occidental Petroleum regarding its strategy, outlook, and performance drivers. The filing also notes that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it does not automatically become part of future SEC filings unless explicitly incorporated.
Key Highlights
- 1Occidental Petroleum (OXY) announced its Q4 and FY 2017 financial results via a press release on February 13, 2018.
- 2The 8-K filing serves as a notification of the earnings release, with the detailed results contained in Exhibit 99.1.
- 3Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial and operational performance data.
- 4The filing incorporates the press release by reference.
- 5Information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.
- 6No new accounting standards elections impacting extended transition periods were specified in this filing.