Company: OXY-WT
Filing Date: 2025-11-10
Form Type: 10-Q
Source: 0001628280-25-051071
Chunk: 7

Company: OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/
Filing Date: 2025-11-10
Form: 10-Q
Item: Part II, Item 1A
Chunk 7
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 price could be adversely affected.

If the OxyChem Transaction is completed, Occidental's business will be more exposed to fluctuations in the markets for oil, NGL and natural gas, which could adversely affect Occidental's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

If the OxyChem Transaction is completed, Occidental's business will be more exposed to fluctuations in the markets for oil, NGL and natural gas. Prices for oil, NGL and natural gas fluctuate widely. Historically, the markets for oil, NGL and natural gas have been volatile and may continue to be volatile in the future. If the prices of oil, NGL or natural gas continue to be volatile or decline, Occidental’s operations, financial condition, cash flows, level of expenditures, the quantity of estimated proved reserves that may be attributed to its properties and/or stock price may be materially and adversely affected. Prices are determined by global and local market forces which are not in Occidental’s control.

In connection with the OxyChem Transaction, the Company, by or through one or more of its subsidiaries, will retain certain liabilities and be subject to post-closing indemnification obligations, any of which could adversely affect Occidental's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In connection with the OxyChem Transaction, an Occidental subsidiary will retain environmental liabilities relating to OxyChem's legacy sites. Furthermore, under the Purchase Agreement, there are post-closing indemnification obligations, for, among other items, (i) such legacy environmental liabilities and (ii) pre-closing liabilities of OxyChem, including pre-closing environmental liabilities, in each case, subject to certain limitations and procedures. In connection with the closing, Occidental will enter into a guaranty in favor of Berkshire Hathaway to guarantee those indemnification obligations of its subsidiaries. Such retained liabilities or indemnification obligations could be greater than expected and could result in significant liability to Occidental, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.