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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: December 6, 2002
(Date of earliest event reported: December 6, 2002)
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in the charter)
Delaware 1-08968 76-0146568
(State or other (Commission File Number) ( I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation
1201 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(832) 636-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 6, 2002, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation issued a press release
relating to the completion of the acquisition of Howell Corporation. A copy of
that press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K
and is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Anadarko, dated December 6, 2002.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
By: /s/ Suzanne Suter
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Name: Suzanne Suter
Title: Vice President
Date: December 6, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated December 6, 2002.