Definitive Additional Materials
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Filed by the Registrant þ
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¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement
¨ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule
14a-6(e)(2))
¨ Definitive Proxy Statement
þ Definitive Additional Materials
¨ Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12
Newfield Exploration Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified
In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy
Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 4, 2012.
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Meeting Information |
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Annual Meeting |
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For holders as of: |
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March 9, 2012 |
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Date: May 4, 2012 |
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Time: 8:00 a.m., Local Time |
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Location: Williams Resources Center Theater |
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
4 WATERWAY SQUARE PLACE SUITE 100
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380 |
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Mid-Continent Office |
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One Williams Center |
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Tulsa, OK 74172 |
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. |
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This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to
you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). |
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We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the reverse side of this
notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 2011
ANNUAL REPORT AND 10-K WRAP |
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How to View Online: |
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Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. |
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL
Copy: |
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to
make your request: |
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1) BY INTERNET: |
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www.proxyvote.com |
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2) BY TELEPHONE: |
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1-800-579-1639 |
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3) BY E-MAIL*: |
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
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* If requesting materials by e-mail,
please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line. |
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Requests, instructions
and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 22, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.
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— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person: Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited
to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
available and follow the instructions. Vote
By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. |
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” Proposals 1, 2 and 3.
Nominees:
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John Randolph Kemp lll |
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2. Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for
fiscal 2012.
3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “AGAINST” Proposal 4.
4. Stockholder
Proposal - Independent Chairman of the Board. NOTE: In their discretion, the
Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
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