UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2009
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| 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 100
Houston, Texas 77060
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 847-6000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On April 22, 2009, Newfield Exploration Company (“Newfield”) issued a press release announcing its first quarter 2009 financial and operating results, second quarter 2009 earnings guidance and providing an operational update by region. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 22, 2009, Newfield issued its @NFX publication, which includes first quarter 2009 highlights, an operational update by region, second quarter 2009 guidance, and tables detailing complete hedging positions as of April 21, 2009. A copy of the publication is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits |
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| | 99.1 | Press Release issued by Newfield on April 22, 2009 |
| | 99.2 | @ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on April 22, 2009 |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY |
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| Date: April 23, 2009 | By: | /s/ Brian L. Rickmers |
| | | Brian L. Rickmers |
| | | Controller |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release issued by Newfield on April 22, 2009 |
| 99.2 | | @ NFX Publication issued by Newfield on April 22, 2009 |
