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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 (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): SEPTEMBER 8, 2003
NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-12534 72-1133047
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
363 N. SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E., SUITE 2020
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(281) 847-6000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 8, 2003, Newfield issued a press release disclosing
information regarding its recent acquisition and divestiture activity, as well
as recent drilling results. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on
September 8, 2003.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
Date: September 9, 2003 By: /s/ TERRY W. RATHERT
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Terry W. Rathert
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer and Principal
Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on
September 8, 2003.