nfx8k-042412.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2012
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-12534
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72-1133047
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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4 Waterway Square Place, Suite 100
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 210-5100
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 24, 2012, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release announcing its first quarter 2012 financial and operating results. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 24, 2012, Newfield also issued its @NFX publication, which updates Newfield’s hedge positions to reflect changes since its last publication on March 14, 2012. A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d)
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Exhibits
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99.1
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First Quarter 2012 Financial and Operating Results Press Release issued by Newfield on April 24, 2012
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99.2
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@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on April 24, 2012
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
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Date: April 24, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Brian R. Rickmers
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Brian R. Rickmers
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Controller
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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First Quarter 2012 Financial and Operating Results Press Release issued by Newfield on April 24, 2012
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99.2
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@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on April 24, 2012
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