UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 4, 2018.
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| Meeting Type: | Annual Meeting | ||
| For holders as of: | March 9, 2018 | ||
| Date: May 4, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Central Time | |||
| Location: | Occidental Petroleum Conference Center | ||
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| Voting Items |
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” each of the director nominees:
| 1. | Election of Directors | |
| Nominees: | ||
| 1a. | Spencer Abraham | |
| 1b. | Howard I. Atkins | |
| 1c. | Eugene L. Batchelder | |
| 1d. | John E. Feick | |
| 1e. | Margaret M. Foran | |
| 1f. | Carlos M. Gutierrez | |
| 1g. | Vicki Hollub | |
| 1h. | William R. Klesse | |
| 1i. | Jack B. Moore | |
| 1j. | Avedick B. Poladian | |
| 1k. | Elisse B. Walter | |
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” proposal 2: | |
| 2. | Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation |
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” proposal 3: | |
| 3. | Approval of the Second Amendment to the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan to Increase the Number of Shares Available for Grant |
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” proposal 4: | |
| 4. | Ratification of Selection of KPMG as Independent Auditor for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018 |
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