nfx8k-042610.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 26, 2010
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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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363 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 847-6000
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 26, 2010, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release providing a detailed update on operations in its core operating regions. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
On April 27, 2010, Newfield issued a press release announcing its first quarter 2010 operating results, second quarter and full-year 2010 earnings guidance and updating its 2010 outlook. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 27, 2010, Newfield issued its @NFX publication, which includes second quarter and full-year 2010 guidance and tables detailing complete hedging positions as of April 26, 2010. A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.
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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Operational Press Release issued by Newfield on April 26, 2010
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99.2
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Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on April 27, 2010
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99.3
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@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on April 27, 2010
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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 27, 2010
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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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Operational Press Release issued by Newfield on April 26, 2010
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99.2
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Earnings Press Release issued by Newfield on April 27, 2010
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99.3
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@ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on April 27, 2010
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