UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): July 2, 2007
APACHE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 1-4300 (Commission File Number) | 41-0747868 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2000 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77056-4400
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77056-4400
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 296-6000
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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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On July 2, 2007, Mr. Jay A. Precourt retired from his position as a director of Apache Corporation. Mr. Precourt was a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Apache’s board of directors. In his letter notifying Apache of his retirement, Mr. Precourt indicated that he did not have any disagreement with Apache or its management on any matter relating to Apache’s operations, policies, or practices.
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.
APACHE CORPORATION | ||||
Date: July 5, 2007 | /s/ Roger B. Plank | |||
Roger B. Plank | ||||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||