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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission file number 1-9210
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 95-4035997
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
10889 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(310) 208-8800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at March 31, 1998
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Common stock $.20 par value 367,328,137 shares
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONTENTS
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets --
March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 2
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations --
Three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows --
Three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 5
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 13
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 18
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders 18
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997
(Amounts in millions)
1998 1997
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5) $ 255 $ 113
Receivables, net 696 813
Inventories (Note 6) 669 604
Prepaid expenses, note receivable and other 1,610 386
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Total current assets 3,230 1,916
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, net 135 153
EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Note 11) 916 921
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of $7,935
at March 31, 1998 and $7,967 at December 31, 1997 (Note 7) 11,854 8,590
OTHER ASSETS 493 470
NET ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- 3,232
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$ 16,628 $ 15,282
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997
(Amounts in millions)
1998 1997
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt and
capital lease liabilities $ 1,401 $ 6
Notes payable 27 35
Accounts payable 545 717
Accrued liabilities 966 1,063
Domestic and foreign income taxes 222 49
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Total current liabilities 3,161 1,870
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LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities
and unamortized discount 5,931 4,925
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DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes 871 1,028
Other 2,614 3,173
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3,485 4,201
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Nonredeemable preferred stock, stated at liquidation value 295 1,125
ESOP preferred stock, at par value -- 1,400
Unearned ESOP shares -- (1,348)
Common stock, at par value 73 68
Additional paid-in capital 4,617 4,149
Retained earnings(deficit) (921) (1,097)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (13) (11)
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4,051 4,286
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$ 16,628 $ 15,282
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Amounts in millions, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31
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1998 1997
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REVENUES
Net sales
Oil and gas operations $ 740 $ 842
Chemical operations 960 1,075
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1,700 1,917
Interest, dividends and other income 78 15
Gains on disposition of assets, net 107 --
Income from equity investments (Note 11) 7 18
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1,892 1,950
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COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Cost of sales 1,265 1,327
Selling, general and administrative and other
operating expenses 178 196
Environmental remediation -- 6
Exploration expense 23 25
Interest and debt expense, net 131 108
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1,597 1,662
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Income(loss) from continuing operations before taxes 295 288
Provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes (Note 10) 156 161
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Income(loss) from continuing operations 139 127
Discontinued operations, net (Note 3) 38 52
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NET INCOME(LOSS) 177 179
Preferred dividends (4) (23)
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EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK $ 173 $ 156
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BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .39 $ .32
Discontinued operations, net .11 .16
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Basic earnings(loss) per common share $ .50 $ .48
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .38 $ .31
Discontinued operations, net .11 .15
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Diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .49 $ .46
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DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE $ .25 $ .25
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING 344.5 329.7
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Amounts in millions)
1998 1997
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income from continuing operations $ 139 $ 127
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided(used) by
operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 230 204
Deferred income tax provision 3 42
Other noncash charges to income -- 18
Gains on disposition of assets, net (107) --
Income from equity investments (7) (18)
Exploration expense 23 25
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (147) (226)
Other operating, net (82) (47)
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52 125
Operating cash flow from discontinued operations (244) 149
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Net cash provided(used) by operating activities (192) 274
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (280) (262)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net 131 --
Purchase of businesses, net (3,516) --
Sale of businesses, net 2,027 --
Other investing, net 6 8
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(1,632) (254)
Investing cash flow from discontinued operations (6) (8)
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Net cash used by investing activities (1,638) (262)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt 10 4
Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements 2,605 153
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease liabilities (212) (26)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 5 7
Repurchase of common stock (324) --
Proceeds of notes payable (8) 30
Cash dividends paid (105) (105)
Other financing, net 1 (13)
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1,972 50
Financing cash flow from discontinued operations -- (17)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,972 33
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents 142 45
Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of period 113 258
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Cash and cash equivalents--end of period $ 255 $ 303
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 1998
1. General
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have
been prepared by Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Occidental) pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain information and disclosures normally included in notes to
consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant
to such rules and regulations, but resultant disclosures are in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to interim
reporting. The consolidated condensed financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes
thereto incorporated by reference in Occidental's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 (1997 Form 10-K).
In the opinion of Occidental's management, the accompanying consolidated
condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly Occidental's
consolidated financial position as of March 31, 1998 and the consolidated
results of operations and cash flows for the three months then ended. The
results of operations and cash flows for the period ended March 31, 1998
are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows
to be expected for the full year.
Certain financial statements and notes for the prior year have been changed
to conform to the 1998 presentation.
Reference is made to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements
incorporated by reference in the 1997 Form 10-K for a summary of
significant accounting policies.
2. Changes in Accounting Principles
Effective January 1, 1998, Occidental adopted the provisions of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130--"Reporting Comprehensive
Income." This statement establishes standards for reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general purpose
financial statements. The implementation of SFAS No. 130 did not have an
impact on Occidental's results of operations. The prior year financial
statements have been restated to conform to the new presentation.
Occidental's comprehensive income was $175 million and $171 million for the
first quarter of 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Effective January 1, 1998, Occidental adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
131--"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information."
This statement establishes standards for reporting and display of
information about operating segments. It supersedes or amends several
Financial Accounting Standards Board statements, most notably, SFAS No.
14--"Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise." The
implementation of SFAS No. 131 did not have an impact on Occidental's
consolidated financial position or results of operations. Occidental now
reports equity earnings or losses from unconsolidated subsidiaries in the
respective business segment rather than, as previously reported, as a
Corporate item. Accordingly, 1997 segment results have been restated. See
Note 13 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for the required
disclosures.
3. Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions
On January 31, 1998 Occidental completed the sale of MidCon, its natural
gas transmission and marketing business for net cash proceeds of
approximately $1.7 billion and a fixed-rate interest bearing note payable
January 4, 1999 to Occidental for approximately $1.4 billion. In the fourth
quarter of 1997 Occidental classified MidCon and its subsidiaries as a
discontinued operation. As of December 31, 1997, the operating
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assets and liabilities of MidCon were reclassified as net assets of
discontinued operations on the balance sheet and consisted of current
assets of $428 million; net property, plant and equipment of $5.536
billion; other assets of $64 million; current liabilities of $442 million
and long-term liabilities of $2.354 billion.
On February 5, 1998, Occidental acquired the U.S. government's approximate
78 percent interest in the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve oil and gas
fields (the "Elk Hills Field") for approximately $3.5 billion. Occidental's
results of operations include the operations of the Elk Hills Field from
the date of acquisition. However, pro forma earnings for the quarterly
periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, including historical Elk Hills
results as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of each period,
would not have been materially different. Pro forma revenues would have
been $1.9 billion and $2.1 billion for the quarterly periods ended March
31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The pro forma calculations were made with
historical operating results for the Elk Hills Field prior to ownership by
Occidental and did not reflect anticipated future production enhancements
in the Elk Hills Field and operational cost improvements expected to be
realized.
In February 1998, Occidental sold its entire interest in an oilfield
development project in Venezuela for approximately $205 million in cash
plus contingent payments of up to $90 million over six years based on oil
prices. In addition, in March 1998 Occidental sold certain Oklahoma oil and
gas properties and interests in the Austin Chalk area of Louisiana and in
the Rocky Mountain region and other oil and gas properties for aggregate
proceeds of approximately $231 million, $100 million of which was received
in April 1998. These sales resulted in net pretax gains of approximately
$105 million.
See Note 14 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for
additional information regarding the contribution of certain chemical
assets to a partnership and other asset dispositions.
4. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash payments during the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
included federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately $28
million and $16 million, respectively. Interest paid (net of interest
capitalized) totaled approximately $115 million and $101 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid money-market mutual funds and
bank deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Cash
equivalents totaled $145 million and $50 million at March 31, 1998 and
December 31, 1997, respectively.
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6. Inventories
A portion of inventories is valued under the LIFO method. The valuation of
LIFO inventory for interim periods is based on management's estimates of
year-end inventory levels and costs. Inventories consist of the following
(in millions):
Balance at March 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
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Raw materials $ 105 $ 102
Materials and supplies 198 189
Work in process 22 22
Finished goods 389 342
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714 655
LIFO reserve (45) (51)
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Total $ 669 $ 604
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7. Property, Plant and Equipment
Reference is made to the consolidated balance sheets and Note 1 thereto
incorporated by reference in the 1997 Form 10-K for a description of
investments in property, plant and equipment.
8. Retirement Plans and Postretirement Benefits
Reference is made to Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements
incorporated by reference in the 1997 Form 10-K for a description of the
retirement plans and postretirement benefits of Occidental and its
subsidiaries.
9. Lawsuits, Claims, Commitments, Contingencies and Related Matters
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants or
as potentially responsible parties in a substantial number of lawsuits,
claims and proceedings, including governmental proceedings under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) and corresponding state acts. These governmental proceedings seek
funding, remediation and, in some cases, compensation for alleged property
damage, punitive damages and civil penalties, aggregating substantial
amounts. Occidental is usually one of many companies in these proceedings,
and has to date been successful in sharing response costs with other
financially sound companies. Occidental has accrued reserves at the most
likely cost to be incurred in those proceedings where it is probable that
Occidental will incur remediation costs which can be reasonably estimated.
During the course of its operations, Occidental is subject to audit by
taxing authorities for varying periods in various tax jurisdictions.
Occidental has certain other commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures, and certain other contingent liabilities. Additionally,
Occidental agreed to participate in the development of certain natural gas
reserves and construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Malaysia and
the development of certain natural gas reserves and the construction of a
pipeline and related facilities in the Philippines.
It is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate liabilities that
Occidental and its subsidiaries may incur resulting from the foregoing
lawsuits, claims and proceedings, audits, commitments, contingencies and
related matters. Several of these matters may involve substantial amounts,
and if these were to be ultimately resolved unfavorably to the full amount
of their maximum potential exposure, an event not currently anticipated, it
is possible that such event could have a material adverse effect upon
Occidental's consolidated financial position
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or results of operations. However, in management's opinion, after taking
into account reserves, it is unlikely that any of the foregoing matters
will have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated
financial position or results of operations.
Reference is made to Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements
incorporated by reference in the 1997 Form 10-K for information concerning
Occidental's long-term purchase obligations for certain products and
services.
10. Income Taxes
The provision for taxes based on income for the 1998 and 1997 interim
periods was computed in accordance with Interpretation No. 18 of APB
Opinion No. 28 on reporting taxes for interim periods and was based on
projections of total year pretax income.
At December 31, 1997, Occidental had, for U.S. federal income tax return
purposes, an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $165 million
available to reduce future income taxes. The alternative minimum tax credit
carryforward does not expire.
11. Investments
Investments in companies, other than oil and gas exploration and production
companies, in which Occidental has a voting stock interest of at least 20
percent, but not more than 50 percent, and certain partnerships are
accounted for on the equity method. At March 31, 1998, Occidental's equity
investments consisted primarily of a pipeline in the Dutch sector of the
North Sea, an investment of approximately 29 percent in the common shares
of Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd. and various chemical partnerships and
joint ventures. The following table presents Occidental's proportionate
interest in the summarized financial information of its equity method
investments (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 1997
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Revenues $ 210 $ 226
Costs and expenses 203 208
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Net income $ 7 $ 18
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12. Summarized Financial Information of Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
Occidental has guaranteed the payments of principal of, and interest on,
certain publicly traded debt securities of its subsidiary, OXY USA Inc.
(OXY USA). The following tables present summarized financial information
for OXY USA (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 1997
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Revenues $ 396 $ 310
Costs and expenses 308 242
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Net income $ 88 $ 68
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Balance at March 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
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Current assets $ 216 $ 150
Intercompany receivable $ 70 $ 29
Noncurrent assets $ 1,930 $ 2,024
Current liabilities $ 252 $ 259
Interest bearing note to parent $ 81 $ 89
Noncurrent liabilities $ 1,046 $ 1,106
Stockholders' equity $ 837 $ 749
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13. Industry Segments
Occidental has elected to adopt early the provisions of SFAS No.
131--"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information."
Occidental has identified two reportable segments through which it conducts
its continuing operations: oil and gas and chemical. The factors for
determining the reportable segments were based on the distinct nature of
their operations. They are managed as separate business units because each
requires and is responsible for executing a unique business strategy. The
oil and gas segment explores for, develops, produces and markets crude oil
and natural gas domestically and internationally. The chemical segment is a
highly integrated business that manufactures and markets, domestically and
internationally, a variety of chlorovinyls (basic chemicals and polymers
and plastics), specialty chemicals and petrochemicals. See Note 14 to the
consolidated condensed financial statements for a discussion regarding the
contribution of certain chemical assets to a partnership.
Earnings of industry segments and geographic areas exclude interest income,
interest expense, unallocated corporate expenses, discontinued operations
and extraordinary items, but include income from equity investments and
gains from dispositions of segment and geographic area assets. Intersegment
sales and transfers between geographic areas are made at prices
approximating current market values and are not significant.
Foreign income and other taxes and certain state taxes are included in
segment earnings on the basis of operating results. U.S. federal income
taxes are not allocated to segments except for amounts in lieu thereof that
represent the tax effect of operating charges or credits resulting from
purchase accounting adjustments which arise due to the implementation in
1992 of SFAS No. 109--"Accounting for Income Taxes."
Identifiable assets are those assets used in the operations of the
segments. Corporate assets consist of cash, short-term investments, certain
corporate receivables, an intrastate pipeline, other assets and net assets
of discontinued operations.
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Industry Segments
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In millions
Oil and Gas Chemical Corporate Total
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Quarter ended March 31, 1998
Net sales $ 740(a) $ 960(b) $ -- $ 1,700
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Pretax operating profit(loss) $ 269(c) $ 161 $ (135)(d) $ 295
Income taxes (37) (3) (116)(e) (156)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- 38 38
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Net income(loss) $ 232 $ 158 $ (213) $ 177
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Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries $ 210 $ 390 $ 316 $ 916
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Property, plant and equipment additions, net $ 212 $ 68 $ -- $ 280
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 153 $ 69 $ 8 $ 230
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Total assets $ 8,106 $ 5,596 $ 2,926 (f) $ 16,628
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Quarter ended March 31, 1997
Net sales $ 842(a) $ 1,075(g) $ -- $ 1,917
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Pretax operating profit(loss) $ 327 $ 98 $ (137)(d) $ 288
Income taxes (80) (6) (75)(e) (161)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- 52 52
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Net income(loss) $ 247 $ 92 $ (160) $ 179
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Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries $ 251 $ 440 $ 289 $ 980
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Property, plant and equipment additions, net $ 206 $ 56 $ -- $ 262
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 133 $ 63 $ 8 $ 204
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Total assets $ 4,605 $ 5,532 $ 4,993 (f) $ 15,130
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(a) Oil sales represented approximately 63 percent and 70 percent of net
sales for the quarterly periods ending March 31, 1998 and March 31,
1997, respectively. Gas sales accounted for the remainder.
(b) Product sales were approximately 55 percent in chlorovinyls, 37 percent
in petrochemicals and 16 percent in specialty chemicals, prior to
intercompany eliminations which represented approximately 8 percent of
net sales.
(c) Includes net pretax gains of approximately $105 million from the sale of
certain nonstrategic oil and gas properties.
(d) Includes unallocated net interest expense, administration expense and
other items.
(e) Includes unallocated income taxes.
(f) Includes the net assets of an intrastate pipeline. At March 31, 1998,
this amount also includes a note receivable of approximately $1.4
billion in connection with the sale of MidCon. At March 31, 1997,
this amount also includes the net assets of discontinued operations of
approximately $3.5 billion.
(g) Product sales were approximately 53 percent in chlorovinyls, 42 percent
in petrochemicals and 14 percent in specialty chemicals, prior to
intercompany eliminations which represented approximately 9 percent of
net sales.
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Geographic Areas
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In millions
Property, Plant and
Net Sales(a) Equipment, Net
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For the Quarter ended March 31, 1998 1997 1998 1997
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United States $ 1,342 $ 1,452 $ 10,116 $ 6,715
Qatar 112 103 708 437
Peru 33 54 124 101
Colombia 31 60 95 110
Other Foreign 182 248 811 861
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$ 1,700 $ 1,917 $ 11,854 $ 8,224
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(a) Sales are shown by individual country based on the location of the
entity making the sale.
14. Subsequent Events
On March 19, 1998, Occidental entered into an agreement with Lyondell
Petrochemical Company (Lyondell) and Millennium Chemicals Inc. (Millennium)
to contribute Occidental's ethylene, propylene, ethylene oxide and ethylene
glycol derivatives businesses (collectively, the petrochemicals business)
to a joint venture partnership called Equistar Chemicals, LP (Equistar), in
return for a 29.5 percent interest in such partnership, receipt of $420
million in cash and the assumption of $205 million of Occidental capital
lease obligations and other liabilities by Equistar. Through their
respective subsidiaries, Lyondell and Millennium are the original partners
of Equistar. The transaction is expected to close in May 1998, at which
time Lyondell would own 41 percent of Equistar and Occidental and
Millennium would each own 29.5 percent. Occidental does not expect to
record a gain or loss on the transaction.
Subsequent to March 31, 1998, Occidental completed the sale of certain
additional nonstrategic assets as part of an asset redeployment program.
Occidental expects to record a net gain on the sales.
In April 1998, Occidental issued $900 million par value of long-term debt.
The scheduled maturities range from 5 to 30 years. The proceeds were used
to repay outstanding commercial paper.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Occidental's net income for the first quarter of 1998 was $177 million, on net
sales of $1.7 billion, compared with $179 million, on net sales of $1.9 billion,
for the same period of 1997. Basic earnings per common share were $.50 for the
first quarter of 1998, compared with $.48 for the same period of 1997.
The 1998 and 1997 first quarter earnings included $38 million and $52 million,
respectively, to reflect the natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary,
MidCon as a discontinued operation. The first quarter 1998 amount reflects the
closing of the sale of MidCon and the finalization of the discontinued
operations reserve. Occidental completed the sale of MidCon in January 1998 for
net cash proceeds of approximately $1.7 billion and a fixed-rate interest
bearing note payable January 1999 to Occidental for approximately $1.4 billion.
The 1998 first quarter earnings also included net pretax gains of approximately
$105 million from the sale of certain nonstrategic oil and gas properties
included in the previously announced asset redeployment program. Earnings before
special items were $89 million for the first quarter of 1998, compared with $127
million for the same period in 1997. The decrease in earnings before special
items reflected lower worldwide crude oil and natural gas prices, partially
offset by increased crude oil production in the United States and Eastern
Hemisphere and higher chemical earnings. The higher chemical earnings reflected
lower feedstock costs and higher caustic soda margins, partially offset by lower
ethylene, propylene and commodity resin prices.
The decrease in net sales in the first quarter of 1998, compared with the same
period in 1997, primarily reflected lower worldwide crude oil and natural gas
prices in the oil and gas division and lower prices and volumes for certain
chemical products.
Interest, dividends and other income in the first quarter of 1998 included
interest earned on the note receivable from the sale of MidCon.
The increase in interest and debt expense reflected the impact of temporarily
higher debt levels used to fund a portion of the acquisition of the U.S.
government's approximate 78 percent interest in the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum
Reserve oil and gas fields (the "Elk Hills Field").
The following table sets forth the sales and earnings of each operating division
and corporate items (in millions):
First Quarter
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1998 1997
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DIVISIONAL NET SALES
Oil and gas $ 740 $ 842
Chemical 960 1,075
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NET SALES $ 1,700 $ 1,917
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DIVISIONAL EARNINGS
Oil and gas $ 232 $ 247
Chemical 158 92
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390 339
UNALLOCATED CORPORATE ITEMS
Interest expense, net (112) (101)
Income taxes, administration and other (139) (111)
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 139 127
Discontinued operations, net 38 52
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NET INCOME $ 177 $ 179
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Oil and gas earnings for the first quarter of 1998 were $232 million, compared
with $247 million for the same period of 1997. Oil and gas divisional earnings
before special items were $127 million for the first quarter of 1998, compared
with $247 million for the first quarter of 1997. The first quarter of 1998
earnings included pretax gains of approximately $105 million related to the sale
of nonstrategic assets located in Venezuela and the United States. The decrease
in earnings before special items reflects primarily the negative impact of lower
worldwide crude oil and natural gas prices, partially offset by increased crude
oil production in the United States and Eastern Hemisphere. Approximately 13
percent and 14 percent of oil and gas net sales were attributed to oil trading
activity in 1998 and 1997, respectively. The results of oil trading were not
significant. Oil and gas prices are sensitive to complex factors, which are
outside the control of Occidental. Accordingly, Occidental is unable to predict
with certainty the direction, magnitude or impact of future trends in sales
prices for oil and gas.
Chemical earnings for the first quarter of 1998 were $158 million, compared with
$92 million for the same period of 1997. The improvement in 1998 earnings
resulted primarily from lower feedstock costs and higher caustic soda margins,
partially offset by lower ethylene, propylene and commodity resin prices. Most
of Occidental's chemical products are commodity in nature, the prices of which
are sensitive to a number of complex factors, accordingly, Occidental is unable
to accurately forecast the trend of sales prices for its commodity chemical
products.
Divisional earnings include credits in lieu of U.S. federal income taxes. In the
first quarter of 1998 and 1997, divisional earnings benefited by $10 million in
each period from credits allocated. This included credits of $3 million and $7
million at oil and gas and chemical, respectively, in the first quarter of 1998
and $4 million and $6 million at oil and gas and chemical, respectively, for the
first quarter of 1997.
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants or as
potentially responsible parties in a substantial number of lawsuits, claims and
proceedings, including governmental proceedings under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and
corresponding state acts. These governmental proceedings seek funding,
remediation and, in some cases, compensation for alleged property damage,
punitive damages and civil penalties, aggregating substantial amounts.
Occidental is usually one of many companies in these proceedings, and has to
date been successful in sharing response costs with other financially sound
companies. Occidental has accrued reserves at the most likely cost to be
incurred in those proceedings where it is probable that Occidental will incur
remediation costs which can be reasonably estimated.
During the course of its operations, Occidental is subject to audit by taxing
authorities for varying periods in various tax jurisdictions. Occidental has
certain other commitments under contracts, guarantees and joint ventures, and
certain other contingent liabilities. Additionally, Occidental agreed to
participate in the development of certain natural gas reserves and construction
of a liquefied natural gas plant in Malaysia and the development of certain
natural gas reserves and the construction of a pipeline and related facilities
in the Philippines.
It is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate liabilities that
Occidental and its subsidiaries may incur resulting from the foregoing lawsuits,
claims and proceedings, audits, commitments, contingencies and related matters.
Several of these matters may involve substantial amounts, and if these were to
be ultimately resolved unfavorably to the full amount of their maximum potential
exposure, an event not currently anticipated, it is possible that such event
could have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial
position or results of operations. However, in management's opinion, after
taking into account reserves, it is unlikely that any of the foregoing matters
will have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Occidental's net cash provided by operating activities from continuing
operations was $52 million for the first quarter of 1998, compared with $125
million for the same period of 1997. The decrease primarily reflected the impact
of lower worldwide crude oil and natural gas prices. Included in total cash flow
from operating activities is cash used by discontinued operations of $244
million in 1998 and cash provided by discontinued operations of $149
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million in 1997. The 1998 amount included the effect of receivables repurchased
in connection with the sale of MidCon. The 1998 and 1997 noncash charges
included employee benefit plans expense and various other charges.
Occidental's net cash used by investing activities was $1.638 billion for the
first quarter of 1998, compared with $262 million for the same period of 1997.
The 1998 amount reflected cash used of $3.5 billion for the purchase of the Elk
Hills Field and capital expenditures of $280 million. The 1998 amount also
reflected proceeds of $2.2 billion, primarily from the sale of MidCon, as well
as disposals of property, plant and equipment. Capital expenditures were $280
million in 1998, including $212 million in oil and gas and $68 million in
chemical. Capital expenditures were $262 million in 1997, including $206 million
in oil and gas and $56 million in chemical.
Financing activities provided net cash of $1.972 billion in the first quarter of
1998, compared with $33 million for the same period of 1997. The 1998 amount
reflected net cash provided of $2.4 billion primarily from proceeds from
borrowings to fund a portion of the acquisition of the Elk Hills Field in
February 1998. The 1998 amount also included cash used of $324 million for the
repurchase of Occidental common stock and $105 million for the payment of
dividends. The 1997 amount reflected net cash provided of $161 million,
primarily from proceeds from borrowings, and cash used for the payment of
dividends of $105 million.
On March 19, 1998, Occidental entered into an agreement with Lyondell
Petrochemical Company (Lyondell) and Millennium Chemicals Inc. (Millennium) to
contribute Occidental's ethylene, propylene, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol
derivatives businesses (collectively, the petrochemicals business) to a joint
venture partnership called Equistar Chemicals, LP (Equistar), in return for a
29.5 percent interest in such partnership, receipt of $420 million in cash and
the assumption of $205 million of Occidental capital lease obligations and other
liabilities by Equistar. Through their respective subsidiaries, Lyondell and
Millennium are the original partners of Equistar. The transaction is expected to
close in May 1998, at which time Lyondell would own 41 percent of Equistar and
Occidental and Millennium would each own 29.5 percent. Occidental does not
expect to record a gain or loss on the transaction.
Subsequent to March 31, 1998, Occidental completed the sale of certain
additional nonstrategic assets as part of an asset redeployment program.
Occidental expects to record a net gain on the sales which may be material to
quarterly results.
In April 1998, Occidental issued $900 million par value of long-term debt. The
scheduled maturities range from 5 to 30 years. The proceeds were used to repay
outstanding commercial paper.
Cash used by investing activities exceeded cash provided by operating activities
in the first quarter of 1998. However, for 1998, Occidental expects that cash
generated from operations and asset sales will be adequate to meet its operating
requirements, capital spending and dividend payments. Occidental also has
substantial borrowing capacity to meet unanticipated cash requirements.
Available but unused lines of committed bank credit totaled approximately $1.3
billion at March 31, 1998, compared with $1.5 billion at December 31, 1997.
The balance in prepaid expenses, note receivable and other at March 31, 1998
includes the note receivable of approximately $1.4 billion, received in
connection with the sale of MidCon. The balance in property, plant and equipment
at March 31, 1998 includes the property from the acquisition of the Elk Hills
Field. The balance in net assets of discontinued operations at December 31, 1997
included the operating assets and liabilities of MidCon which was classified as
a discontinued operation in the fourth quarter of 1997 and consisted of current
assets of $428 million; net property, plant and equipment of $5.536 billion;
other assets of $64 million; current liabilities of $442 million and long-term
liabilities of $2.354 billion.
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities increased
reflecting the current portion of long-term debt that is expected to be paid in
the first quarter of 1999 using the proceeds of the $1.4 billion note receivable
discussed above. The increase in domestic and foreign income taxes payable
reflected taxes payable in connection with the sale of MidCon. The decrease in
deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes reflected the transfer of
certain amounts related to the MidCon sale to current domestic and foreign
income taxes. The increase in long-term debt reflected increased commercial
paper borrowings to fund a portion of the acquisition of the Elk
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Hills Field. Other deferred credits decreased reflecting the payment of amounts
associated with the sale of MidCon. The decrease in nonredeemable preferred
stock primarily reflected the conversion, in March 1998, of all of the 15.1
million shares of Occidental's $3.875 preferred stock into 33.2 million shares
of common stock. The decrease in ESOP preferred stock and unearned ESOP shares
resulted from the completion of the sale of MidCon.
Additional paid-in capital increased due to preferred stock conversions,
partially offset by common stock repurchased under the common stock repurchase
program. During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, Occidental purchased 11.5
million shares of common stock for approximately $324.1 million. Total shares
repurchased from the inception of the program through May 1, 1998 were 23.2
million for approximately $663.2 million. Occidental expects to repurchase up to
40 million shares of common stock under the program which should be completed
before year-end 1998.
Effective January 1, 1998, Occidental adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130--"Reporting Comprehensive Income."
This statement establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive
income and its components in a full set of general purpose financial statements.
The implementation of SFAS No. 130 did not have an impact on Occidental's
results of operations. The prior year financial statements have been restated to
conform to the new presentation.
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
131--"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information."
Occidental adopted this statement effective January 1, 1998 and will now report
equity earnings or losses from unconsolidated subsidiaries in the respective
business segment rather than, as previously reported, as a Corporate item.
Accordingly, 1997 segment results have been restated. The implementation of SFAS
No. 131 did not have an impact on Occidental's consolidated financial position
or results of operations.
In April 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position 98-5--"Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" (SOP
98-5), which requires that costs of start-up activities, including
organizational costs, be expensed as incurred. The initial application of the
statement will result in a charge to income for any costs of start-up activities
that have not yet been fully amortized. Occidental will implement SOP 98-5
effective January 1, 1999. Although a final amount has not been determined, the
initial adoption of SOP 98-5 is not expected to have a material impact on
Occidental's financial position or results of operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Occidental's operations in the United States are subject to stringent federal,
state and local laws and regulations relating to improving or maintaining the
quality of the environment. Foreign operations also are subject to varied
environmental protection laws. Costs associated with environmental compliance
have increased over time and may continue to rise in the future.
The laws which require or address environmental remediation apply retroactively
to previous waste disposal practices. And, in many cases, the laws apply
regardless of fault, legality of the original activities or ownership or control
of sites. Occidental is currently participating in environmental assessments and
cleanups under these laws at federal Superfund sites, comparable state sites and
other remediation sites, including Occidental facilities and previously owned
sites.
Occidental does not consider the number of Superfund and comparable state sites
at which it has been notified that it has been identified as being involved to
be a relevant measure of exposure. Although the liability of a potentially
responsible party (PRP), and in many cases its equivalent under state law, may
be joint and several, Occidental is usually one of many companies cited as a PRP
at these sites and has, to date, been successful in sharing cleanup costs with
other financially sound companies.
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As of March 31, 1998, Occidental had been notified by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) or equivalent state agencies or otherwise had become
aware that it had been identified as being involved at 182 Superfund or
comparable state sites. (This number does not include those sites where
Occidental has been successful in resolving its involvement.) The 182 sites
include 67 former Diamond Shamrock Chemical sites as to which Maxus Energy
Corporation has retained all liability, and 2 sites at which the extent of such
retained liability is disputed. Of the remaining 113 sites, Occidental has had
no recent or significant communication or activity with government agencies or
other PRPs at 3 sites, has denied involvement at 15 sites and has yet to
determine involvement in 16 sites. With respect to the remaining 79 of these
sites, Occidental is in various stages of evaluation. For 71 of these sites,
where environmental remediation efforts are probable and the costs can be
reasonably estimated, Occidental has accrued reserves at the most likely cost to
be incurred. The 71 sites include 15 sites as to which present information
indicates that it is probable that Occidental's aggregate exposure is
immaterial. In determining the reserves, Occidental uses the most current
information available, including similar past experiences, available technology,
regulations in effect, the timing of remediation and cost-sharing arrangements.
For the remaining 8 of the 79 sites being evaluated, Occidental does not have
sufficient information to determine a range of liability, but Occidental does
have sufficient information on which to base the opinion expressed above under
the caption "Results of Operations."
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
GENERAL
There is incorporated by reference herein the information regarding legal
proceedings in Item 3 of Part I of Occidental's 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K
and Note 9 to the consolidated condensed financial statements in Part I hereof.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEEDINGS
On April 28, 1998, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against
Occidental Chemical Corporation (OCC) in the U.S. District Court for the Middle
District of Pennsylvania on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The lawsuit, which involves the Centre County Kepone Superfund Site at State
College, Pennsylvania, seeks approximately $12 million in penalties and
governmental response costs, a declaratory judgment that OCC is a liable party
under the Superfund statute, and an order requiring OCC to carry out the remedy
that is being performed by the site owner. OCC intends to defend this lawsuit
vigorously.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS
Occidental's 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) was held
on May 1, 1998. The following actions were taken at the Annual Meeting, for
which proxies were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended:
1. The five nominees proposed by the Board of Directors were elected as
directors by the following votes:
Name For Withheld
-------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
Dr. Ray R. Irani 254,367,084 53,220,253
Dr. Dale R. Laurance 255,129,224 52,458,113
Edward P. Djerejian 255,066,217 52,521,120
Irvin W. Maloney 249,759,581 57,827,756
Aziz D. Syriani 255,072,702 52,514,635
2. A proposal to ratify the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as
Occidental's independent public accountants for 1998 was approved by
a vote of 305,119,902 for versus 1,646,893 against. There were
820,542 abstentions and no broker non-votes.
3. A proposal to amend Occidental's 1995 Incentive Stock Plan to
increase, among other things, the number of shares of Common Stock
available for issuance under the Plan was approved by a vote of
284,753,667 for versus 17,990,020 against. There were 4,843,650
abstentions and no broker non-votes.
4. A stockholder proposal to maximize value was defeated by a vote of
22,138,020 for versus 242,579,515 against. There were 8,400,633
abstentions and 34,469,169 broker non-votes.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
10 Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan
as amended (filed as Exhibit A to Occidental's Proxy
Statement for its May 1, 1998, Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, File No. 1-9210)
11 Statement regarding the computation of earnings per share
for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
12 Statement regarding the computation of total enterprise
ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 and the five years ended
December 31, 1997
27 Financial data schedule for the three month period ended
March 31, 1998 (included only in the copy of this report
filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange
Commission)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, Occidental filed the
following Current Reports on Form 8-K:
1. Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 26, 1998 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on January 27, 1998, for
the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's
results of operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal
year ended December 31, 1997
2. Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 30, 1998 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on January 30, 1998, for
the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, the filing of
restated financial statements for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996, and each of the fiscal quarters ended
March 31, June 30 and September 30, 1997, such restatement
to reflect the treatment of MidCon Corp. as a discontinued
operation
3. Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 31, 1998 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on February 10, 1998, for
the purpose of reporting, under Item 2, the acquisition of
Elk Hills field and the disposition of MidCon Corp., and,
under Item 5, certain recent developments
4. Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 11, 1998 (date
of earliest event reported), filed on February 12, 1998,
for the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's
recently announced preferred stock redemption
5. Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 12, 1998 (date
of earliest event reported), filed on February 26, 1998,
for the purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's
announcement of a record date for its 1998 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders
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From March 31, 1998 to the date hereof, Occidental filed the
following Current Reports on Form 8-K:
1. Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 1, 1998 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on April 3, 1998, for the
purpose of reporting, under Item 5, information relating
to $900 million of senior debt securities of Occidental
and under Item 7, exhibits related to the issuance of the
securities
2. Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 10, 1998 (date
of earliest event reported), filed on April 20, 1998, for
the purpose of reporting, among other things, under Item
2, the completion of the Elk Hills field acquisition,
under Item 5, certain recent developments, and under Item
7, certain financial statements and pro forma financial
information
3. Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 20, 1998 (date of
earliest event reported), filed on April 21, 1998, for the
purpose of reporting, under Item 5, Occidental's results
of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 1998
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
DATE: May 15, 1998 S. P. Dominick, Jr.
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S. P. Dominick, Jr., Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting and Duly Authorized Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBITS
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10 Occidental Petroleum Corporation 1995 Incentive Stock Plan as amended
(filed as Exhibit A to Occidental's Proxy Statement for its May 1,
1998, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, File No. 1-9210)
11 Statement regarding the computation of earnings per share for the
three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
12 Statement regarding the computation of total enterprise ratios of
earnings to fixed charges for the three months ended March 31, 1998
and 1997 and the five years ended December 31, 1997
27 Financial data schedule for the three month period ended March 31,
1998 (included only in the copy of this report filed electronically
with the Securities and Exchange Commission)
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EXHIBIT 11
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE 1998 1997
- -------------------------------------------------------------- -------- ---------
Income from continuing operations $138,278 $ 127,133
Preferred stock dividends (4,420) (23,174)
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Earnings from continuing operations applicable to common stock 133,858 103,959
Discontinued operations, net 38,400 52,341
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Earnings applicable to common shares $172,258 $ 156,300
======== =========
Weighted average common shares outstanding 344,505 329,654
======== =========
Basic earnings per share
Income from continuing operations $ .39 $ .32
Discontinued operations, net .11 .16
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Basic earnings per common share $ .50 $ .48
======== =========
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
Earnings from continuing operations applicable to common stock $133,858 $ 103,959
Dividends applicable to dilutive preferred stock 4,420 8,540
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138,278 112,499
Discontinued operations, net 38,400 52,341
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Earnings applicable to common stock $176,678 $ 164,840
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 344,505 329,654
Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding 654 449
Dilutive effect of conversions of preferred stock 14,821 31,005
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359,980 361,108
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Diluted earnings per share
Income from continuing operations $ .38 $ .31
Discontinued operations, net .11 .15
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Diluted earnings per common share $ .49 $ .46
======== =========
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EXHIBIT 12
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL ENTERPRISE RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Amounts in millions, except ratios)
Three Months Ended
March 31 Year Ended December 31
------------------- -------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------- ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income(loss) from continuing
operations(a) $ 139 $ 121 $ 245 $ 486 $ 325 $ (236) $ (190)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Add:
Provision(credit) for taxes on
income (other than foreign
and gas taxes) 80 68 47 99 155 (59) (23)
Interest and debt expense(b) 135 110 446 492 591 586 598
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest factor 9 9 39 38 43 50 49
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
224 187 532 629 789 577 624
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Earnings(loss) before fixed charges $ 363 $ 308 $ 777 $1,115 $1,114 $ 341 $ 434
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Fixed charges
Interest and debt expense
including capitalized
interest(b) $ 139 $ 113 $ 462 $ 499 $ 595 $ 589 $ 609
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the
interest factor 9 9 39 38 43 50 49
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total fixed charges $ 148 $ 122 $ 501 $ 537 $ 638 $ 639 $ 658
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.45 2.52 1.55 2.08 1.75 n/a(c) n/a(c)
- --------------------------------------------- ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
(a) Includes (1) minority interest in net income of majority-owned subsidiaries
having fixed charges and (2) income from less-than-50-percent-owned equity
investments adjusted to reflect only dividends received.
(b) Includes proportionate share of interest and debt expense of
50-percent-owned equity investments.
(c) Not computed due to less than one-to-one coverage. Earnings were inadequate
to cover fixed charges by $298 million in 1994 and $224 in 1993.
5
1,000,000
3-MOS
DEC-31-1998
MAR-31-1998
255
0
416
23
669
3,230
19,789
7,935
16,628
3,161
6,166
0
295
73
3,683
16,628
1,700
1,892
1,265
1,265
23
0
131
288
156
139
38
0
0
177
.50
.49
