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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with a summary of management's key considerations that are expected to impact Occidental Petroleum's fourth quarter 2023 results, ahead of the official earnings release.

Does this filing contain the actual Q4 2023 financial results?

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the actual Q4 2023 financial results. It provides 'Earnings Considerations' which are factors management believes will influence those results. Investors will need to wait for the formal earnings announcement for the specific financial figures.

Where can I find more detailed information about the factors impacting Q4 2023 results?

More detailed information can be found in Exhibit 99.1, titled 'Occidental Petroleum Corporation 4Q23 Earnings Considerations', which is furnished with this 8-K filing.

Is the information in this filing considered 'filed' for legal purposes?

No, the information contained in this report and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and is not deemed to be 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly stated.

OXY/OXY-WT 8-K: Earnings & Results

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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) filed an 8-K on January 10, 2024, to provide an overview of management's key considerations impacting its fourth quarter 2023 results. This filing primarily serves to inform investors about potential factors that will shape the company's upcoming earnings announcement, rather than reporting actual financial results. The furnished "Earnings Considerations" document (Exhibit 99.1) is expected to detail operational performance drivers, market influences, and any significant events that occurred during the fourth quarter, providing context for the financial figures to be released.

Key Highlights

1Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has provided preliminary insights into factors influencing its Q4 2023 financial results.
2The company filed an 8-K on January 10, 2024, to furnish "Earnings Considerations" as Exhibit 99.1.
3This filing is a pre-release communication to manage investor expectations ahead of the official Q4 earnings report.
4The "Earnings Considerations" document will likely detail operational performance, market conditions, and other key drivers impacting the quarter.
5Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for a better understanding of the company's performance narrative for Q4 2023.
6The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 10, 2024)

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