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Occidental Petroleum Corporation reports developments for an international energy company that produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas and operates primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. Company news centers on quarterly financial results, production performance, reserves, midstream and marketing activity, and capital spending.
Recurring updates also cover regular common-stock dividends, senior note and debenture tender offers, consent solicitations, debt-reduction actions, Gulf of America exploration activity, and governance matters such as management succession planning. Occidental also describes its carbon management work and lower-carbon technologies as part of its broader energy portfolio.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) has announced the early tender results of its cash offers to purchase various senior notes totaling a maximum aggregate purchase price of $2 billion. As of July 9, 2020, valid tenders were received for several notes, including 4.10% Senior Notes due 2021 and Floating Interest Rate Notes due February 2021, among others. The company plans to execute supplemental indentures after receiving sufficient consent for some notes, while others remain unchanged. The early settlement date for accepted notes is set for July 13, 2020.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) will release its second quarter 2020 financial results on August 10, 2020, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for August 11, 2020, at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central to discuss the results. Participants can join by calling 1-866-871-6512 (international callers: 1-412-317-5417) or via a webcast at oxy.com/investors. Q2 results will be published on the company's Investor Relations page, with a recording available post-call.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) announced an increase in its maximum aggregate purchase price for senior notes from $1,500 million to $2,000 million as part of its Tender Offers. The decision is contingent upon the completion of a concurrent offering generating at least $1,950 million in net proceeds. The Tender Offers will expire on July 23, 2020, and holders have until July 9, 2020, for early tenders to receive a premium. Occidental is also soliciting consents to amend existing covenants related to the Notes.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) announced a distribution of warrants to its common stockholders, allowing them to purchase additional shares at $22 each. Stockholders will receive 1/8 of a warrant for every share held as of July 6, 2020, with the warrants set to be distributed on August 3, 2020. Each warrant will have a seven-year term. CEO Vicki Hollub emphasized the Board's commitment to maximizing shareholder value through this move, which helps existing stockholders acquire shares without diluting their interests.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) has initiated cash Tender Offers for its outstanding senior notes, totaling an aggregate maximum purchase price of $1.5 billion, as detailed in its June 25, 2020 press release. The tender includes various senior notes due from 2021 to 2022, with early tender holders eligible for additional premiums. The offers will expire on July 23, 2020, unless extended. The offers are subject to conditions, including a concurrent offering yielding at least $1.475 billion.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share on common stock, payable on July 15, 2020, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2020. This marks a significant adjustment from the previous dividend of $0.11 per share declared on March 10, 2020. Occidental, a leading energy company in the U.S., continues to manage operations across various regions while focusing on sustainability and reducing emissions through its subsidiaries.