nfx8k022112.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): February 21, 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 February 21, 2012, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full-year 2011 operational summary. 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 February 21, 2012, Newfield issued a press release announcing its 2012 capital investment program and plans for “oil focused” growth. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
Also on February 21, 2012, Newfield issued its @NFX publication, which includes fourth quarter and full year 2011 and first quarter 2012 guidance and tables detailing complete hedging positions as of February 20, 2012. A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the exhibits attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3, 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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2011 Operational Summary Press Release issued by Newfield on February 21, 2012
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99.2
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2012 Capital Expenditures Press Release issued by Newfield on February 21, 2012
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99.3
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@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on February 21, 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: February 22, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Brian L. Rickmers
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Brian L. 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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2011 Operational Summary Press Release issued by Newfield on February 21, 2012
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99.2
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2012 Capital Expenditures Press Release issued by Newfield on February 21, 2012
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99.3
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@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on February 21, 2012
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