form8k-020711.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 7, 2011
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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 February 7, 2011, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release announcing its year-end 2010 reserves. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information, including the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, in Item 2.02 of this Current Report 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
In a press release issued on February 7, 2011, Newfield announced its 2011 capital investment program and production growth forecast. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
The information, including the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, in Item 7.01 of this Current Report 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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Reserves Press Release issued by Newfield on February 7, 2011
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99.2
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2011 Capital Investment Press Release issued by Newfield on February 7, 2011
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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 7, 2011
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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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Reserves Press Release issued by Newfield on February 7, 2011
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99.2
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2011 Capital Investment Press Release issued by Newfield on February 7, 2011
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