8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 31, 2019)

Filed July 31, 2019For Securities:OXYOXY-WT

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2019, primarily to report its financial results and operational condition for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The company furnished a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference into this filing. Investors should note that the information provided in this report and the press release is furnished and not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document unless specifically incorporated into other filings. The 8-K also confirms that OXY's Common Stock, $0.20 par value, and 9 1/4% Senior Debentures due 2019 are registered on the New York Stock Exchange.

Key Highlights

  • 1Occidental Petroleum (OXY) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2019, to disclose its Q2 2019 financial and operational results.
  • 2The disclosure was made via a press release dated July 31, 2019, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The press release information is incorporated by reference but is considered 'furnished,' not 'filed,' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4This means the information has different legal implications compared to formally filed SEC documents.
  • 5The company's Common Stock and Senior Debentures due 2019 are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • 6The filing does not indicate whether OXY is utilizing the extended transition period for new accounting standards as an emerging growth company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Occidental Petroleum's financial results and operational condition for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, through an accompanying press release.

When information is 'furnished,' it generally carries less legal liability than if it were 'filed.' Information that is 'filed' is subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important for investors to understand regarding the legal standing of the disclosed information.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated July 31, 2019, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to report past results via a press release. Any forward-looking statements or guidance would be detailed within the content of the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not fully reproduced in the 8-K text provided.