UNITED STATES
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 Earliest Event Reported: November 3, 2008
Commission File No. 1-8968
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
1201 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380-1046
(832) 636-1000
Incorporated in the State of Delaware | I.R.S. Employer Identification No. 76-0146568 |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 3, 2008, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Anadarko) announced third quarter 2008 earnings. The press release is included in this report as Exhibit 99.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 3, 2008, Anadarko provided guidance for the remainder of 2008. This information is contained in the press release included in this report as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99 Anadarko Press Release, dated November 3, 2008.
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 officer.
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION | ||
(Registrant) | ||
November 3, 2008 | By: | /s/ BRUCE W. BUSMIRE |
Bruce W. Busmire - Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer | ||