Welcome to our dedicated page for California Res SEC filings (Ticker: CRC), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
The SEC filings of California Resources Corporation (CRC) provide detailed, legally mandated information about the company’s operations, financial condition, capital structure and significant corporate events. CRC is a Delaware corporation whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CRC, and its filings are made available through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR system.
Among the key documents for CRC are its current reports on Form 8-K, which disclose material events. Recent 8-K filings describe an all-stock combination in which a CRC subsidiary merged with Berry Corporation, resulting in Berry becoming a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of CRC. These filings outline the merger agreement, the exchange ratio for Berry shares, the treatment of Berry equity awards and related matters such as the registration of CRC shares on Form S-4.
Other 8-K filings detail amendments to CRC’s amended and restated credit agreement, including the addition of lenders and increases to the aggregate elected commitment amount, as well as private offerings of senior notes and the terms of those notes. These documents explain how CRC structures its revolving credit facility and long-term debt and how certain transactions relate to the Berry combination.
CRC’s filings also include current reports announcing quarterly financial results, where the company furnishes press releases summarizing its operating performance and financial condition for specified periods. Additional 8-Ks provide updates on regulatory milestones, such as the expiration of waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for the Berry transaction and references to required approvals under the Federal Power Act.
On Stock Titan’s SEC filings page for CRC, users can access these documents as they are filed and use AI-powered tools to summarize complex sections. This can help readers understand topics such as merger mechanics, credit agreement amendments, note offerings, and other regulatory disclosures without having to parse every technical detail in the original filings.
CRC submitted a Rule 144 notice reporting restricted stock vesting and related sales by an affiliate. The filing lists a 78-share restricted stock vesting on 03/13/2026 and a sale of 8,564 shares reported with a consideration figure of 545,589.86 on 03/05/2026.
California Resources Corp ownership disclosure: The Vanguard Group filed an amended Schedule 13G stating that, after an internal realignment, certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately and The Vanguard Group holds 0 shares of common stock, representing 0%. The filing cites the internal realignment effective January 12, 2026 and is signed on 03/26/2026.
California Resources Corporation completed an upsized private offering of an additional $350 million of 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2034. These new notes are issued under the existing indenture and form a single series with the previously issued $400 million 7.000% senior notes due 2034.
The company intends to use the net proceeds, together with cash on hand and/or borrowings under its revolving credit facility, to redeem $350 million of its 8.250% senior unsecured notes due 2029 at 100% of principal plus the applicable premium and accrued interest. The redemption is expected to close on March 24, 2026, effectively refinancing higher-coupon debt with longer-dated 7.000% notes.
The notes are senior unsecured obligations guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by existing subsidiary guarantors and certain future subsidiaries. They carry semi-annual interest payments each January 15 and July 15, include optional redemption features, and require a repurchase offer at 101% if specified change of control trigger events occur.
California Resources Corp executive Michael S. Helm, VP Finance & Controller, filed an initial ownership report showing 21,652 shares of common stock held directly. This total includes restricted stock units (RSUs): 4,956 RSUs vesting on March 1, 2027; 2,712 RSUs vesting on March 1, 2028; and 2,804 RSUs vesting in three equal installments on March 2, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock upon vesting.
California Resources Corporation is asking shareholders to vote at its 2026 virtual annual meeting on April 30, 2026, on three items: electing nine directors for one-year terms, ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving executive pay on an advisory basis.
The company highlights 2025 results, including record free cash flow of $543 million and returning $513 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks, and nearly $1.6 billion since mid-2021. CRC completed its merger with Berry Corporation in December 2025, targeting $80–90 million of annual synergies. The Board emphasizes strong governance, with eight of nine directors expected to be independent and fully independent committees, plus majority voting and an anti-hedging policy.
Executive compensation is heavily performance-based, with 60% of long-term incentives in performance stock and 40% time-vested, using total shareholder return metrics. For 2026, 20% of management’s annual incentive tied to company performance will be linked to sustainability goals, reinforcing CRC’s focus on safety, environmental stewardship and its Carbon TerraVault decarbonization platform.
California Resources Corp insider filing shows an entity associated with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board completed an open-market sale of 3,500,000 shares of common stock at $61.10 per share on March 12, 2026.
After this transaction, the filing reports that entities affiliated with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board continue to indirectly hold 7,006,895 shares of California Resources common stock through CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (6), Inc.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board filed an amended Schedule 13D updating its ownership in California Resources Corporation following a large secondary sale. The filing shows the reporting persons now beneficially own 7,006,895 shares of common stock, representing 7.9% of the outstanding shares as of January 31, 2026.
These shares are held of record by CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (6), Inc., which is wholly owned by CPP Investment Board Private Holdings (5), Inc., itself wholly owned by CPPIB. On March 12, 2026, the group sold 3,500,000 shares in a block trade at $61.10 per share, reducing but not exiting its position.
California Resources Corporation appointed Michael Helm as Vice President – Finance and Controller and designated him as its principal accounting officer effective March 16, 2026. Helm previously led Berry Corporation’s accounting function as Chief Accounting Officer and later served as its Chief Financial Officer, and earlier held senior accounting roles at CRC and other companies.
Senior Vice President and Controller Noelle Repetti is retiring effective March 16, 2026, after more than 11 years with the company. Her departure is stated not to result from any dispute or disagreement regarding operations, financial statements, internal controls, policies, or practices. CRC will enter into an Indemnification Agreement with Helm consistent with its existing form for directors and executive officers.