UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): February 22, 2017
WPX Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-35322 | 45-1836028 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 3500 One Williams Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
74172-0172 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 855-979-2012
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On February 22, 2017, WPX Energy, Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2016. A copy of the press release announcing the same is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| WPX Energy, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Stephen E. Brilz | |
| Stephen E. Brilz | ||
| Vice President and Corporate Secretary | ||
DATED: February 22, 2017
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press release dated February 22, 2017 | |