SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) September 1, 2004
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UNOCAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-8483 95-3825062
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 4000, El Segundo, California 90245
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(310) 726-7600
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 5.03(a). Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
On July 21, 2004, we announced the appointment of Mr. Joseph H. Bryant as
Unocal's President and Chief Operating Officer and as a member of Unocal's
Management Committee, effective September 1, 2004. In connection with Mr.
Bryant's appointment to the Management Committee, the Board of Directors of
Unocal approved the amendment, effective September 1, 2004, of Article VI,
Section 3 of Unocal's bylaws to change the quorum requirement for Management
Committee actions from two members to a majority of the members. These amended
and restated bylaws are filed as an exhibit under Item 9.01(c) of this report.
Item 9.01(c). Exhibits.
3.ii. Bylaws of Unocal Corporation, as amended and effective September 1, 2004.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
UNOCAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: September 1, 2004 By: /s/ JOE D. CECIL
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Joe D. Cecil
Vice President and Comptroller