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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) January 30, 1998
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-9210 95-4035997
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10889 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(310) 208-8800
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Item 5. Other Events
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Under cover of this Form 8-K, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (the
"Company") is filing restated financial statements as of and for each of the
three fiscal years in the period ended December 31, 1996, previously included
in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, and as
of and for each of the quarters ended March 31, 1997, June 30, 1997 and
September 30, 1997, each of which were previously filed in the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 1997, June 30,
1997 and September 30, 1997, respectively (collectively, the "restated
financial statements"), together with certain revisions to the Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
applicable to the above periods. The restated financial statements are being
filed by the Company to reflect its MidCon Corp. (MidCon) natural gas and
marketing subsidiary as a discontinued operation pursuant to APB Opinion No. 30,
as a result of signing a definitive agreement to sell MidCon to K N Energy, Inc.
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Item 7. Financial Statements
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FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Dollar amounts in millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales and operating revenues $ 7,987 $ 8,389 $ 7,128 $ 5,747 $ 6,020
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 514 $ 358 $ (223) $ (194) $ (247)
Net income(loss) $ 668 $ 511 $ (36) $ 283 $ (591)
Preferred dividend requirements $ 93 $ 93 $ 76 $ 39 $ 3
Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 575 $ 418 $ (112) $ 244 $ (594)
Earnings(loss) per common share from
continuing operations $ 1.30 $ .83 $ (.96) $ (.76) $ (.83)
Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ 1.77 $ 1.31 $ (.36) $ .80 $ (1.97)
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ 1.73 $ 1.30 $ (.36) $ .80 $ (1.97)
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total assets $ 14,981 $ 15,342 $ 15,376 $ 14,395 $ 14,967
Long-term debt, net $ 4,511 $ 4,819 $ 5,816 $ 5,721 $ 5,443
Capital lease liabilities, net $ 237 $ 259 $ 291 $ 319 $ 354
Stockholders' equity $ 5,140 $ 4,630 $ 4,457 $ 3,958 $ 3,440
Dividends per common share $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING (thousands) 324,145 318,231 310,836 304,898 302,017
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See Management's Discussion and Analysis and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding
accounting changes, asset acquisitions and dispositions and charges for reorganization, litigation matters,
environmental remediation and other costs and other special items affecting comparability.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
1996 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Global demand for energy continued to increase.
The United States economy expanded modestly, while certain developing nations
experienced robust growth. Harsh weather early in 1996 restricted the normal
seasonal increases in crude oil inventories. Sales of Iraqi crude oil under
United Nations Resolution 986, a psychological factor in the market all year,
did not materialize until December 1996. Expansion of non-OPEC production was
limited in 1996 and OPEC production remained sufficiently disciplined so that
excess crude oil supply did not appear in the market. The combination of
increased demand with controlled production and lower inventories provided
higher prices for the year as the benchmark grades, West Texas Intermediate
(WTI) and Brent, each averaged more than $3.50 per barrel above 1995 levels.
Volatility also increased as low inventories caused normal market messages to
be amplified and traders factored the "on-again, off-again" status of Iraqi
crude oil supply into their day-to-day market decisions. Producers, such as
Occidental, benefited from the demand for energy more than refiners as a
worldwide surplus of refining capacity continued to restrict refining margins.
As in 1995, the difference in the value of light crude oil compared to
heavy crude oil narrowed. Occidental continued to benefit from the change in
relative values since Occidental's worldwide crude oil production, on average,
is somewhat heavier than the benchmark grades.
Natural gas prices were significantly higher in 1996 than in 1995. The
1995-96 heating season had an extended period of cold weather. Heating
requirements increased demand, inventories were drawn down to low levels, and
prices increased. The cold weather was particularly severe in the eastern half
of the United States and transportation capacity from the western United States
and Canada to the eastern United States was limited. This caused high prices in
the Midwest and the East Coast compared to the rest of the country.
Summer demand, supported by economic growth and the need to restore
depleted inventories for the 1996-97 heating season, sustained relatively high
prices. As winter approached, storage inventories were below year-ago levels,
with producing area storage reduced the most.
Price volatility has encouraged trading in natural gas futures on the
New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). The volume of futures trading is
approximately four times the actual amount of gas delivered to pipelines. This
winter, NYMEX natural gas futures attained another all-time high price and
natural gas was among the most volatile of U.S.-traded commodities.
Although 1996 earnings for the U.S. chemical industry were lower than
1995, steady demand growth contributed to stability and to pricing and margins
that overall were not unfavorable. Demand for OxyChem products remained strong
as the United States and other economies continued to benefit from sustained
health in such key end-use markets as construction, automotive, pulp and paper,
and aluminum. While chlorine demand and prices remained strong throughout 1996,
a softening of prices began to occur in caustic soda during the last half of
the year as customer inventories of caustic soda grew in certain important
sectors.
Prices for ethylene and ethylene co-products, such as propylene, continued
to improve during 1996 due to strong demand. However, ethylene margins were
lower due to increasing feedstock costs. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) demand
continued to grow at strong rates during 1996, but increased industry capacity
and higher raw material costs resulted in reduced margins. Sales and income
from OxyChem's specialty business increased from 1995 due to the strong economy
and contributions of complementary businesses acquired in the third quarter.
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1996 INCOME SUMMARY Occidental reported income from continuing
operations of $514 million ($1.30 per share) in 1996, on net sales and
operating revenues of $8.0 billion. Income from discontinued operations was
$184 million or $.56 per share in 1996. Before the after-tax effect of the
special items listed below, earnings were $643 million in 1996 and $623 million
in 1995. In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its
MidCon natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary to K N Energy for
$3.49 billion. K N Energy will also pay Occidental an average of $30 million a
year for a twenty-nine year lease of the MidCon Texas Pipeline. The transaction
is expected to close in the first quarter of 1998.
As a result of this transaction Occidental will record a charge of
approximately $750 million in the fourth quarter of 1997. The financial
statements for all periods presented have been restated to present MidCon
as a discontinued operation.
DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS The following discussion of each of Occidental's two
operating divisions and corporate items should be read in conjunction with Note
17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Divisional earnings exclude interest income, interest expense, unallocated
corporate expenses, extraordinary items and income from equity investments, but
include gains from dispositions of divisional assets.
Foreign income and other taxes and certain state taxes are included in
divisional earnings on the basis of operating results. U.S. federal income
taxes are not allocated to divisions 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 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109--"Accounting for
Income Taxes." Divisional earnings in 1996 benefited by $41 million from
credits allocated of $15 million and $26 million in oil and gas and chemical,
respectively. Divisional earnings in 1995 benefited by $43 million from credits
allocated of $16 million and $27 million in oil and gas and chemical,
respectively. Divisional earnings in 1994 benefited by $50 million from net
credits allocated of $18 million and $32 million in oil and gas and chemical,
respectively.
The following table sets forth the sales and earnings of each operating
division and corporate items:
DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS
In millions
Sales Earnings(Loss)
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For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994
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Oil and gas $ 3,680 $ 3,019 $ 2,451 $ 480 $ 45 $ 27
Chemical 4,307 5,370 4,677 668 1,080 350
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$ 7,987 $ 8,389 $ 7,128 1,148 1,125 377
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Unallocated corporate items
Interest expense, net (454) (548) (559)
Income taxes (109) (162) 35
Other (71) (57) (76)
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Income(loss) from continuing operations 514 358 (223)
Discontinued operations, net 184 153 187
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (30) -- --
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Net income(loss) $ 668 $ 511 $ (36)
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OIL AND GAS
1996 1995 1994
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DIVISIONAL SALES (in millions) $ 3,680 $ 3,019 $ 2,451
DIVISIONAL EARNINGS (in millions) $ 480 $ 45 $ 27
AVERAGE SALES PRICES
CRUDE OIL PRICES (per barrel)
U.S. $ 18.98 $ 15.61 $ 14.21
Other Western Hemisphere $ 12.65 $ 10.62 $ 10.19
Eastern Hemisphere $ 17.66 $ 14.47 $ 12.08
GAS PRICES (per thousand cubic feet)
U.S. $ 2.11 $ 1.51 $ 1.85
Other Western Hemisphere $ -- $ -- $ 1.72
Eastern Hemisphere $ 2.23 $ 2.07 $ 1.15
EXPENSED EXPLORATION(a) (in millions) $ 120 $ 106 $ 127
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (in millions)
Development $ 540 $ 373 $ 345
Exploration $ 164 $ 130 $ 147
Acquisitions and other $ 58 $ 72 $ 326
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(a) Includes amounts previously shown in exploration capital expenditures.
Occidental emphasizes international oil and gas exploration and production.
Occidental seeks long-term improvement in profitability and cash flow through a
combination of improved operations in existing fields, enhanced oil recovery
projects, high potential exploration and complementary property acquisitions.
Occidental reorganized its worldwide oil and gas operations in late 1995.
This change allowed Occidental to redeploy its resources, to reduce costs and to
sharpen its focus on improving performance.
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The operating results of 1996, compared with 1995, reflected higher
worldwide crude oil prices, increased international oil production, higher
domestic natural gas prices and lower costs resulting from the reorganization,
partially offset by higher exploration costs. The change in sales for 1996,
compared with 1995, largely reflected higher worldwide crude oil production and
prices and increased oil trading revenue. The operating results of 1995,
compared with 1994, reflected higher worldwide crude oil production and prices,
and higher international natural gas volumes and lower exploration costs,
partially offset by lower domestic natural gas prices. The change in sales for
1995, compared with 1994, largely reflected higher worldwide crude oil
production and prices and increased oil trading activity. Approximately one-
third of oil and gas sales for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were attributable to oil
trading activity. The results are not significant. Occidental participates in
oil trading to remain aware of the complexities affecting price volatility and
supply/demand fundamentals in order to optimize its long-term global oil
marketing.
The 1996 results included a $105 million charge for the write-down of
Occidental's investment in an oil and gas project in the Republic of Komi in the
former Soviet Union.
The 1995 results included charges of $95 million related to reorganization
costs and $109 million for settlement of litigation. The 1994 results reflected
charges of $45 million for environmental and litigation matters, $11 million for
the impairment of oil and gas properties and $12 million for a voluntary
retirement program and severance and related costs. Also included in the 1994
results was the gain of $16 million from the sale of Occidental's remaining
interests in its producing operations in Argentina and a $15 million benefit
resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed for anticipated
liabilities related to the sale of Occidental's U.K. North Sea interests.
CHEMICAL
1996 1995 1994
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DIVISIONAL SALES (in millions) $ 4,307 $ 5,370 $ 4,677
DIVISIONAL EARNINGS (in millions) $ 668 $ 1,080 $ 350
KEY PRODUCT INDEXES (1987 through
1990 average price = 1.0)
Chlorine 1.36 1.36 1.43
Caustic soda 1.16 1.28 .54
PVC resins .82 1.01 .93
KEY PRODUCT VOLUMES
Chlorine (thousands of tons) 3,254 3,170 3,172
Caustic soda (thousands of tons) 3,401 3,275 3,471
PVC resins (millions of pounds) 1,654 1,724 1,920
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (in millions)
Basic chemicals $ 102 $ 121 $ 87
Petrochemicals $ 41 $ 43 $ 32
Polymers and plastics $ 75 $ 33 $ 34
Specialty businesses $ 39 $ 30 $ 23
Other $ 5 $ 16 $ 14
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OxyChem's ongoing commitment to controlling costs and maintaining the
reliable operation of its manufacturing facilities continues to benefit
earnings. However, lower margins, resulting from higher feedstock and raw
material costs and lower pricing, kept 1996 earnings below last year's record
earnings.
OxyChem completed a realignment of its operations in early 1996, whereby
each of the four business units became responsible for worldwide management of
its products and businesses. The realignment resulted in consolidation of
logistical operations, more efficient delivery of products and cost reductions.
Earnings in 1996 decreased, compared with 1995, mainly because margins
declined for a number of OxyChem's key products, primarily PVC, caustic soda and
petrochemicals resulting from lower sales prices, and increased feedstock costs.
After declining in 1995, chlorine prices strengthened throughout 1996 having
little year-to-year effect, while caustic pricing declined, especially for
exports. Prices for PVC in 1996 were also lower. The drop in revenue from 1995
resulted principally from the absence of revenue from divested assets.
Otherwise, sales volume increases mostly offset the impact on sales revenue of
lower prices. The 1996 results benefited from ongoing manufacturing and
administrative cost-improvement programs. The higher earnings in 1995, compared
with 1994, reflected significantly improved prices and margins for PVC, caustic
soda and petrochemicals.
The 1996 earnings included the pretax gain of $170 million related to
favorable litigation settlements, and a charge of $75 million for additional
environmental reserves relating to various existing sites, and the related state
tax effects. Included in the 1995 results was a $40 million pretax gain related
to the sale of the PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana. The 1994 results reflected
a $55 million charge for litigation matters and charges of $48 million for
expenses related to the curtailment and closure of certain plant operations.
Also included in the 1994 results was an $11 million unfavorable impact, related
to an explosion at the Taft plant, and charges for start-up costs related to the
now divested Swift Creek chemical plant.
CORPORATE The 1996 income tax amount included a benefit of approximately $100
million primarily from a reduction in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance
due to the realization of benefits from operating loss and credit carryforwards
in the United States and Peru.
The increased costs in unallocated corporate other items in 1996, compared
with 1995, primarily reflected lower equity income from unconsolidated chemical
investments and costs associated with the initial establishment of an Employee
Stock Ownership Plan at MidCon.
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The improvement in unallocated corporate other items in 1995, compared with
1994, primarily reflected the benefit of higher equity income from
unconsolidated chemical and oil and gas investments.
The 1994 amount included a net benefit of $7 million resulting from the
reversal of reserves no longer required and the adoption of SFAS No.
112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits."
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS As previously discussed, in December 1997 Occidental
signed a definitive agreement to sell its MidCon subsidiary. Income from
discontinued operations was $184 million, $153 million and $187 million in
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
MIDCON ESOP In November 1996, Occidental established the MidCon Corp.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (MidCon ESOP) for the benefit of employees of
MidCon. Pursuant to the MidCon ESOP, Occidental has issued 1,400,000 shares of
its cumulative MidCon-indexed convertible preferred stock (the CMIC Preferred
Stock) to the MidCon Corp. ESOP Trust. The CMIC Preferred Stock is designed to
track the value of MidCon. The MidCon ESOP paid for the CMIC Preferred Stock
with a $1.4 billion promissory note guaranteed by MidCon (the ESOP Note).
Dividends on the CMIC Preferred Stock are payable at an annual rate of $21 per
share, when and as declared by Occidental's Board of Directors. The CMIC
Preferred Stock is subject to mandatory redemption when the sale of MidCon
closes.
REORGANIZATION CHARGES In the fourth quarter of 1995, Occidental recorded
pretax charge of $95 million related to the reorganization of its worldwide
oil and gas operations.
ACCOUNTING CHANGES Occidental periodically reviews the estimated economic
lives of its assets. Beginning in 1994, Occidental revised the estimated
average useful lives used to compute depreciation for most of its chemical
machinery and equipment from 20 years to 25 years. These revisions were made
to more properly reflect the current economic lives of the assets based on
anticipated industry conditions. The result was a reduction in net loss for
the year ended December 31, 1994 of approximately $34 million, or approximately
$.11 per share.
STATEMENT OF POSITION NO. 96-1 In October 1996, the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position No.
96-1--"Environmental Remediation Liabilities" (SOP 96-1), which provides
authoritative guidance on specific accounting issues that are present in the
recognition, measurement, display and disclosure of environmental remediation
liabilities. Occidental will implement SOP 96-1 effective January 1, 1997 and
has not yet made a final determination of its impact on the financial
statements.
SFAS NO. 125 In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
SFAS No. 125--"Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities." The statement provides consistent standards for
distinguishing transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that
are secured borrowings. Occidental will implement SFAS No. 125 effective January
1, 1997. The adoption of the statement is not expected to have a material impact
on Occidental's financial position or results of operations.
SFAS NO. 123 In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
SFAS No. 123--"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." This statement defines,
among other things, a fair-value based method of accounting for options under an
employee stock option plan. However, it also allows an entity to continue to
account for such items using Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No.
25--"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," under which no compensation
expense is recognized. Occidental elected this option, which alternatively
requires pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share, as if
compensation expense had been recognized. In accordance with SFAS No. 123,
Occidental will continue to use the accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25.
Effective for the year ended December 31, 1996, the required pro forma
disclosures have been made as indicated above at Note 13 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
SFAS NO. 121 In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
SFAS No. 121--"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-
Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." The statement requires a review of long-lived
assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If it is determined that
an impairment loss has occurred based on expected future cash flows, then a loss
will be recognized in the income statement using a fair-value based model.
Occidental's adoption of SFAS No. 121, effective January 1, 1996, did not have a
material impact on Occidental's financial position or results of operations.
SFAS NO. 112 In December 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," which
substantially changed the existing method of accounting for employer benefits
provided to inactive or former employees after active employment but before
retirement. The statement requires that the cost of postemployment benefits
(principally medical benefits for inactive employees) be recognized in the
financial statements during employees' active working careers. Occidental's
adoption of SFAS No. 112, effective January 1, 1994, did not have a material
impact on Occidental's financial position or results of operations.
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SPECIAL ITEMS Special items are infrequent transactions that may affect
comparability between years. The special items included in the 1996, 1995 and
1994 results are detailed below. For further information, see Note 17 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements and the discussion above.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Benefit(Charge) In millions 1996 1995 1994
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OIL AND GAS
Write-down of investment in
oil and gas project in Komi $ (105) $ -- $ --
Litigation settlement -- (109) --
Reorganization -- (95) --
Gain on sale of producing
interests in Argentina -- -- 16
U.K. North Sea reserve
reversal -- -- 15
Environmental and litigation -- -- (45)
Severance and voluntary
retirement program -- -- (12)
Property impairments -- -- (11)
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CHEMICAL
Favorable litigation settlements 170 -- --
Environmental reserves (75) -- --
Gain on sale of PVC facility -- 40 --
Litigation reserves -- -- (55)
Curtailment of operations
and plant closure -- -- (48)
Plant explosion and
start-up costs -- -- (11)
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CORPORATE
Tax reserve reversal 100 -- --
Extraordinary loss on debt
redemption(a) (30) -- --
Reversal of reserves and
adoption of SFAS No. 112 -- -- 7
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(a) These amounts are shown after-tax.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS--REVENUES
SELECTED REVENUE ITEMS
In millions 1996 1995 1994
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Net sales and operating
revenues $ 7,987 $ 8,389 $ 7,128
Interest, dividends and
other income $ 244 $ 105 $ 67
Income from equity
investments $ 70 $ 94 $ 60
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The decrease in sales in 1996, compared with 1995, primarily reflected
the absence of revenues from divested assets partially offset by higher
worldwide crude oil prices and production and increased oil trading activity.
The increase in sales in 1995, compared with 1994, primarily reflected higher
sales prices for most major chemical products, higher worldwide crude oil
production and prices, and increased oil trading activity. These increases
were partially offset by the impact of lower domestic natural gas prices.
The increase in interest, dividends and other income in 1996, compared
with 1995, was primarily attributed to the gain of $170 million related to
favorable litigation settlements. This was partially offset by decreased
interest earnings resulting from lower investment balances compared to 1995.
The increase in interest, dividends and other income in 1995, compared with
1994, reflected higher interest income resulting from the substantial increase
in invested cash balances. The 1994 amount included a $15 million benefit
resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed for anticipated
liabilities related to the sale of Occidental's U.K. North Sea interests.
The decrease in income from equity investments in 1996, compared with 1995,
primarily reflected lower earnings from certain unconsolidated chemical
investments.
The increase in income from equity investments in 1995, compared with 1994,
primarily reflected higher earnings from certain unconsolidated chemical and oil
and gas investments.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS--EXPENSES
SELECTED EXPENSE ITEMS
In millions 1996 1995 1994
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Cost of sales $ 5,060 $ 5,492 $ 5,185
Selling, general and adminis-
trative and other
operating expenses $ 933 $ 996 $ 838
Environmental remediation $ 100 $ 21 $ 5
Interest and debt expense, net $ 482 $ 579 $ 576
Provision for domestic and
foreign income and
other taxes $ 342 $ 313 $ 34
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The decrease in cost of sales from 1995 to 1996 reflected the absence of
costs from divested assets partially offset by higher prices on oil traded and
higher chemical feedstock costs.
The increase in cost of sales in 1995, compared with 1994, primarily
reflected increased oil trading activity.
Selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses in 1995
reflected the charges for reorganization costs and settlement of litigation.
Environmental remediation included a charge of $75 million in 1996, for
additional environmental reserves related to various existing sites.
Lower interest and debt expense in 1996 from 1995 primarily reflected lower
outstanding average debt levels and lower average interest rates in 1996.
The 1996 provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes,
compared with 1995, reflected the increased divisional earnings and reduced
interest expense. In addition, income taxes for 1996 benefited by approximately
$100 million from a reduction in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. The
1995 provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes, compared with
1994, reflected the substantial increase in divisional earnings subject to U.S.
income tax, primarily at domestic chemical operations. In 1994, income taxes
exceeded pretax income primarily because of substantial amounts of foreign
income that were taxed individually in separate jurisdictions, before the
benefit of a U.S. tax deduction for interest and corporate expenses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
In millions 1996 1995 1994
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NET CASH PROVIDED $ 1,987 $ 1,501 $ 760
The 1996 improvement in net cash provided by operating activities, compared
with 1995, reflected higher operating earnings in the oil and gas division,
proceeds from litigation settlements and proceeds from sale of an additional
$100 million of receivables.
The 1995 improvement in net cash provided by operating activities, compared
with 1994, reflected higher operating earnings in both the oil and gas and
chemical divisions and proceeds of $100 million from an advance sale of crude
oil, further discussed below.
Other noncash charges of $298 million in 1996 primarily reflected the $105
million charge for the write-down of Occidental's investment in Komi and
additional environmental reserves. Other noncash charges of $209 million in 1995
primarily reflected the charges of $95 million for reorganization costs at the
oil and gas division. Other noncash charges of $196 million in 1994 primarily
reflected the charges of $100 million for environmental and litigation matters
and $48 million for expenses related to the curtailment and closure of certain
chemical plant operations, partially offset by $22 million resulting from the
reversal of reserves no longer needed. Each of the three years also included
charges for employee benefit plans and other items.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
In millions 1996 1995 1994
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NET CASH USED $ (979) $ (136) $ (1,008)
Net cash used in investing activities included Occidental's capital
expenditure program as discussed below. The 1996 and 1995 investing amounts
also included proceeds from sales of businesses and other assets.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES In millions 1996 1995 1994
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Oil and gas $ 762 $ 575 $ 818
Chemical 262 243 190
Corporate and other 14 11 3
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$ 1,038 $ 829 $ 1,011
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The spending in the oil and gas business continues to be the major part of
Occidental's capital program, underscoring Occidental's commitment to this core
business. Significant capital was also spent on chemical to maintain and upgrade
Occidental's businesses and to provide for expansion.
The 1994 capital expenditures included the cash portion of the purchase
price of certain U.S. Gulf Coast oil and gas properties acquired from Agip
Petroleum Co. Inc. and payments under a production sharing agreement for an
enhanced oil recovery project in Qatar. Capital expenditures for 1997 are
estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion, with most of the increase from 1996
allocated to oil and gas.
ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INVESTING ACTIVITIES The 1996 proceeds from the sale of
businesses and disposals of property, plant and equipment included the sale of a
subsidiary which engaged in on-shore drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells
and the sale of Occidental's royalty interest in the Congo.
The 1995 operating lease buyouts of $141 million included $71 million for
the Swift Creek chemical plant. This plant was part of the agricultural chemical
products business sold in the fourth quarter of 1995. The 1995 net proceeds from
the sale of businesses and disposal of property, plant and equipment reflected
the proceeds from the sale of Occidental's high-density polyethylene business
(HDPE), its agricultural chemicals business, its PVC facilities at Addis,
Louisiana, and Burlington South, New Jersey, which were sold pursuant to a
Federal Trade Commission divestiture order, and a portion of Occidental's oil
and gas operation in Pakistan.
The 1994 purchase of businesses reflected cash balances obtained as a
result of the acquisition of Placid Oil Company, which was consummated through
the issuance of Occidental common and preferred stock.
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
In millions 1996 1995 1994
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NET CASH PROVIDED(USED) $ (1,330) $ (961) $ 236
The increase in 1996 cash used for financing activities, compared with
1995, reflected repayment of high coupon debt using proceeds from asset sales
that occurred in 1996 and 1995 and cash flow from operations. In 1996, payments
of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities and net proceeds from borrowings
totaled $860 million.
The significant change in 1995 financing activities, compared with 1994,
reflected repayment of debt using proceeds from asset sales and cash flow from
operations. In 1995, payments of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities
and net proceeds from borrowings totaled $602 million.
Financing activities in 1994 provided net cash proceeds of approximately
$557 million from the February public offering of 11,388,340 shares of $3.00
cumulative CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock. Additionally, in 1994,
proceeds from borrowings, net of payments of long-term debt and capital lease
liabilities, resulted in net cash provided of $27 million.
Occidental paid preferred and common stock dividends of $415 million in
1996, $406 million in 1995 and $376 million in 1994. The increases in 1996 and
1995 primarily reflected the dividends on the preferred and common stocks issued
in connection with acquisitions.
Cash used by investing activities exceeded cash provided by operating
activities for the year ended December 31, 1994. Occidental funded this net cash
use through borrowings and issuance of preferred stock.
Occidental has a centralized cash-management system that funds the working
capital and capital expenditure requirements of its various subsidiaries. There
are no provisions under existing debt agreements that significantly restrict the
ability to move funds among operating entities.
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION The changes in the following components of
Occidental's balance sheet are discussed below:
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS
In millions 1996 1995
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Prepaid expenses and other $ 313 $ 358
Equity investments $ 985 $ 873
Other assets $ 416 $ 307
Current maturities of long-term debt
and capital lease liabilities $ 27 $ 515
Long-term debt, net $ 4,511 $ 4,819
Stockholders' equity $ 5,140 $ 4,630
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Prepaid expenses and other decreased reflecting the reduction of deferred
tax assets and prepaid insurance during 1996. Equity investments increased
primarily reflecting the acquisition of INDSPEC Chemical Corporation (INDSPEC).
Other assets increased primarily reflecting goodwill resulting from various
acquisitions during 1996.
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities decreased
reflecting the repayment of debt during 1996.
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and unamortized discount,
decreased reflecting debt repayments, using proceeds from asset sales and cash
flow from operations. At December 31, 1996, minimum principal payments on
long-term debt, including sinking fund requirements, totaled $367 million in
1998, $1.216 billion in 1999, $501 million in 2000, $515 million in 2001, $77
million in 2002 and $1.983 billion thereafter. However, Occidental has the
option to call certain issues of long-term debt prior to their maturity dates.
At December 31, 1996, Occidental had available approximately $2.0 billion
of committed credit lines and draws on them, as needed, to maintain sufficient
cash balances for daily operating and other purposes.
The increase in stockholders' equity primarily reflected net income and the
issuance of common stock for various acquisitions, to various employee benefit
plans, and for the dividend reinvestment plan, partially offset by dividends
declared.
ACQUISITIONS AND COMMITMENTS In August 1996, Occidental acquired three
specialty chemical producers in separate transactions for approximately $149
million through the issuance of 5,512,355 shares of Occidental common stock,
with a value of approximately $130 million, and the balance paid in cash. The
acquisitions included Laurel Industries, Inc., North America's largest producer
of antimony oxide at its LaPorte, Texas facility; Natural Gas Odorizing, Inc.,
the leading U.S. producer of mercaptan-based warning agents for use in natural
gas and propane from its single plant in Baytown, Texas; and a plant in Augusta,
Georgia, purchased from Power Silicates Manufacturing, Inc., which produces
sodium silicates for use in soap and detergent formulating, paper manufacturing
and silica-based catalysts. These acquisitions have been accounted for by the
purchase method. Accordingly, the cost of each acquisition was allocated to the
assets acquired, goodwill and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated
respective fair values.
In April 1996, Occidental completed its acquisition of a 64 percent equity
interest (on a fully-diluted basis) in INDSPEC for approximately $92 million
through the issuance of 3,346,421 shares of Occidental common stock, with a
value of approximately $87 million, and the balance paid in cash. Under the
terms of the acquisition agreement, INDSPEC's management and employees have
retained voting control of INDSPEC.
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In December 1995, Occidental entered into a transaction with Clark USA,
Inc. (Clark) under which Occidental agreed to deliver approximately 17.7 million
barrels of WTI-equivalent oil over a six-year period. In exchange, Occidental
received $100 million in cash and approximately 5.5 million shares of Clark
common stock. As a result of this transaction, Occidental owns approximately 19
percent of Clark. Occidental has accounted for the consideration received in the
transaction as deferred revenue which is being amortized into revenue as WTI-
equivalent oil is produced and delivered during the term of the agreement. At
December 31, 1996, approximately 15.5 million barrels remain to be delivered.
During the second quarter of 1995, Occidental and Canadian Occidental
Petroleum Ltd. formed partnerships into which they contributed primarily sodium
chlorate manufacturing facilities. Occidental retained a less-than-twenty-
percent direct interest in these partnerships accounted for on the equity
method. This transaction did not result in any gain or loss.
Commitments at December 31, 1996 for major capital expenditures during 1997
and thereafter were approximately $357 million. Total capital expenditures for
1997 are estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion, the major portion of which
is for oil and gas. Occidental believes that, through internally-generated funds
and financing activity, it will have sufficient funds to continue its current
capital spending programs.
HEDGING ACTIVITIES Occidental, including MidCon, periodically uses commodity
futures contracts, options and swaps to hedge the impact of oil and natural gas
price fluctuations and uses forward exchange contracts to hedge the risk
associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Occidental
does not engage in activities using complex or highly leveraged instruments.
Gains and losses on commodity futures contracts are deferred until recognized
as an adjustment to sales revenue or purchase costs when the related transaction
being hedged is finalized. Gains and losses on foreign currency forward exchange
contracts that hedge identifiable future commitments are deferred until
recognized when the related item being hedged is settled. All other contracts
are recognized in periodic income.
In addition, the oil and gas division engages in oil and gas trading
activity, primarily through the use of futures contracts. The results are not
significant and are included in periodic income.
Many of Occidental's foreign oil and gas operations and foreign chemical
operations are located in countries whose currencies generally depreciate
against the U.S. dollar on a continuing basis. An effective currency forward
market does not exist for these countries; therefore, Occidental attempts to
manage its exposure primarily by balancing monetary assets and liabilities and
maintaining cash positions only at levels necessary for operating purposes.
Additionally, almost all foreign oil and gas cash flows are denominated in U.S.
dollars. Most foreign currency positions at December 31, 1996 are generally in a
net liability position, effectively eliminating the potentially unfavorable
effects of devaluation. For those currencies that are in a net asset position,
Occidental maintains these positions at low levels so that the exposure to
currency devaluation is relatively insignificant.
Interest rate swaps are entered into as part of Occidental's overall
strategy to maintain part of its debt on a floating rate basis. From time to
time, Occidental enters into interest rate swaps on specific debt. Occidental
has outstanding interest rate swaps as of December 31, 1996 on fixed-rate debt
for notional amounts totaling $530 million, converting this fixed-rate debt to
floating-rate debt. The swap rate difference resulted in approximately $1
million and $5 million of additional interest expense in 1996 and 1995,
respectively, and $6 million savings in interest expense for 1994, compared to
what interest expense would have been had the debt remained at fixed rates. The
impact of the swaps on the weighted average interest rates for all debt in 1996,
1995 and 1994 was not significant. The fair value of interest rate swaps is the
amount at which they could be settled, based on estimates obtained from dealers.
Based on these estimates at December 31, 1996, Occidental would be required to
pay approximately $10 million to terminate its interest rate swap agreements.
Occidental will continue its strategy of maintaining part of its debt on a
floating rate basis.
TAXES Deferred tax liabilities were $614 million at December 31, 1996, net of
deferred tax assets of $1.4 billion. The current portion of the deferred tax
assets of $225 million is included in prepaid expenses and other. The net
deferred tax assets are expected to be realized through future operating income
and reversal of taxable temporary differences.
LAWSUITS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Occidental and certain of its
subsidiaries are parties to various lawsuits, environmental and other
proceedings and claims that may involve substantial amounts. See Note 10 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. Occidental also has commitments under
contracts, guarantees and joint ventures and certain other contingent
liabilities. See Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In
management's opinion, after taking into account reserves, none of these matters
should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial
position or results of operations in any given year.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURES 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 environmental protection laws. Costs associated with
environmental compliance have increased over time and are expected to continue
to rise in the future. Environmental expenditures, related to current
operations, are factored into the overall business planning process. These
expenditures are mainly considered an integral part of production in
manufacturing quality products responsive to market demand.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION 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. Also, Occidental and
certain of its subsidiaries have been involved in a substantial number of
governmental and private proceedings involving historical practices at various
sites including, in some instances, having been named as defendants and/or as
potentially responsible parties (PRPs) under the federal Superfund law. These
proceedings seek funding and/or remediation and, in some cases, compensation for
alleged personal injury or property damage, punitive damages and civil
penalties, aggregating substantial amounts.
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 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. Also, many of these sites are still under investigation by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the equivalent state agencies. Prior to
actual cleanup, the parties involved assess site conditions and responsibility
and determine the appropriate remedy. The majority of remediation costs are
incurred after the parties obtain EPA or equivalent state agency approval to
proceed. The ultimate future cost of remediation of certain of the sites for
which Occidental has been notified that it has been identified as involved
cannot be reasonably determined at this time.
As of December 31, 1996, Occidental had been notified by the EPA or
equivalent state agencies or otherwise had become aware that it had been
identified as being involved at 262 Superfund or comparable state sites. (This
number does not include 67 sites where Occidental has been successful in
resolving its involvement.) The 262 sites include 81 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 179 sites, Occidental has had no recent or significant communication
or activity with government agencies or other PRPs at 29 sites, has denied
involvement at 30 sites and has yet to determine involvement in 19 sites. With
respect to the remaining 101 of these sites, Occidental is in various stages of
evaluation. For 93 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 93 sites include 29 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 101 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 in the Lawsuits, Commitments and Contingencies section.
For management's opinion on lawsuits and proceedings and on other environmental
loss contingencies, see the Lawsuits, Commitments and Contingencies section.
ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS Occidental's costs, some of which may include estimates,
relating to compliance with environmental laws and regulations are shown below
for each division (excluding MidCon):
In millions 1996 1995 1994
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Oil and gas $ 41 $ 41 $ 34
Chemical 59 63 74
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$ 100 $ 104 $ 108
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REMEDIATION EXPENSES
Oil and gas $ -- $ 3 $ 4
Chemical 100 18 1
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$ 100 $ 21 $ 5
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Oil and gas $ 54 $ 43 $ 42
Chemical 27 27 24
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$ 81 $ 70 $ 66
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Operating expenses are incurred on a continuous basis. Remediation expenses
relate to existing conditions caused by past operations and do not contribute
to current or future revenue generation. Capital expenditures relate to longer
lived improvements in facilities. Although total costs may vary in any one year,
over the long term, divisional operating and capital expenditures for
environmental compliance generally are expected to increase. As of December 31,
1996 and 1995, Occidental had environmental reserves of approximately $566
million and $582 million, respectively. The net reduction reflects additional
provisions which are more than offset by payments for remediation programs and
settlement agreements.
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FOREIGN INVESTMENTS Portions of Occidental's oil and gas assets are located
in countries outside North America, some of which may be considered politically
and economically unstable. These assets and the related operations are subject
to the risk of actions by governmental authorities and insurgent groups.
Occidental attempts to conduct its financial affairs so as to protect against
such risks and would expect to receive compensation in the event of
nationalization. At December 31, 1996, the carrying value of Occidental's oil
and gas assets in countries outside North America aggregated approximately
$1.924 billion, or approximately 13 percent of Occidental's total assets at
that date. Of such assets, approximately $722 million was located in the
Middle East, $639 million was located in Latin America, and substantially
all of the remainder were located in the Netherlands and the Far East.
1997 BUSINESS OUTLOOK
OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY The petroleum industry is a highly competitive
global business subject to significant volatility due to numerous external
market forces. World oil demand for 1997 is expected to increase by over 2
percent or 1.5 million barrels a day, with the largest increase coming from
developing countries. Longer term, world GDP growth through 2001 should provide
the impetus for rising oil demand.
Oil prices will continue to be affected by short-term fundamentals such as
weather, inventory levels, competing fuel prices, availability of transport
capacity and supply conditions. Increases in crude oil supplies from non-OPEC
sources, Iraqi production allowed under United Nations supervision and a warmer
January and February 1997 have placed downward pressure on oil prices in the
first quarter of 1997. Another factor that directly influences crude oil prices
is OPEC members' compliance with production quotas. If world demand for oil
stabilizes or declines, non-compliance with production quotas by member
countries within OPEC will have a negative impact on prices. While fundamentals
are a deciding factor affecting crude oil price over the longer term, day to day
prices may be more volatile due to futures trading activity on the NYMEX. Such
volatility can be influenced by perceptions of world events, government
announcements, proposed legislation or other similar factors.
Debottlenecking of gas pipelines continues, which has increased supply and,
in turn, should reduce seasonal gas price disparities among U.S. geographic
regions. In early 1997, the overall gas supply has increased and the frequency
and magnitude of gas price spikes witnessed in 1996 were reduced. One of the
results of these developments was that average gas prices should be lower in the
first quarter than at year-end 1996.
In order to enhance its competitiveness in response to steadily increasing
global competition, Occidental continues its focus on improving both its
organizational and cost structures to increase efficiencies and improve
profitability. Increased efficiencies will help the Company increase output from
its production base.
Occidental's net worldwide oil production--which has risen by 48 percent
since 1992--is expected to increase by more than 20 percent over the next two
years principally from Qatar, Ecuador and the United States. Net worldwide gas
production is expected to rise at a more moderate pace through the end of the
century after which gas development projects now under way will result in a
sharp increase in production.
The Company's enhanced oil recovery (EOR) activities are expected to
provide a major impetus for its growth strategy in 1997 and beyond. Occidental
will continue to build on its successes in applying its engineering and
technological skills to assist foreign governments in maximizing production from
their oil fields through EOR projects. Approximately one-third of 1997 oil and
gas capital expenditures will be allocated to support worldwide EOR projects.
In addition, Occidental will continue its active global exploration program
to seek large oil and natural gas deposits and to optimize the value of large
natural gas projects in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Occidental has
more than 30 active exploration projects in 21 foreign countries. During 1997,
Occidental expects to drill or participate in more than 40 wells worldwide, of
which approximately 80 percent will be international.
Work is moving ahead toward developing large natural gas discoveries in
Malaysia and the Philippines. In Malaysia, design work has begun for the
development of the Jintan field, which will provide initial feedstock for a new
liquefied natural gas facility. In the Philippines, Occidental and its partners
have signed a memorandum of understanding with the government to investigate the
repowering of an idle nuclear power plant in Bataan with natural gas. Fields
discovered by Occidental in Malaysia and with its partners in the Philippines
contain an estimated 7.6 trillion cubic feet of gross recoverable natural gas.
In Indonesia, Occidental has an interest in the Berau Block, where five
major natural gas discoveries have been made. Appraisal of the discoveries by
the operator will continue into 1997, but Occidental expects that the reserves
are sufficient to justify construction of a liquefied natural gas plant.
In northeastern Bangladesh, Occidental and Unocal, each with a 50 percent
interest, have rights to explore and develop a large gas discovery made by a
prior operator. In late 1996, Occidental, as operator, completed a gas sales and
purchase agreement. Appraisal of the Jalalabad gas field will begin in 1997,
with first production expected in 1998.
The Gulf of Mexico will be a focus of continued exploration and
development, while the expanding Austin Chalk operation in central Louisiana
will be a vehicle to increase domestic production. In addition, the Milne Point
operation in Alaska should contribute to the rise in domestic production.
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CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
BASIC CHEMICALS In 1996, demand for chlorine and chlorine-related derivatives
continued to be strong. For caustic soda, overall demand remained strong through
the first three quarters of the year. The result was a year in which
chlor-alkali margins overall remained at historically high levels.
Markets that offer the strongest outlet for chlorine production include
ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and PVC. Demand for EDC,
which is principally exported, remained strong through 1996, as did chlorine
consumption for VCM and other end uses. These market conditions are expected to
continue in 1997.
Due to strong demand, the chlorine and caustic soda industry operated
essentially at capacity in 1996. Some new capacity will become available in
1997, primarily in the United States and Middle East; however, the industry is
expected to remain capacity-constrained during the year.
Chlorine markets will continue to experience pressure from various
environmental groups and regulatory authorities seeking alternatives to, or
substitutes for, compounds containing chlorine. While there has been less demand
for chlorine in some market segments, such as pulp and paper, demand from the
PVC industry has more than offset those reductions. Occidental believes that the
overall market for chlorine will remain strong, led by PVC demand.
Overall, chlorine prices in 1996 were comparable with average 1995 prices.
Chlorine prices are expected to increase in 1997, while caustic soda prices will
remain under pressure until demand for caustic soda in key sectors, such as
alumina and automotive, returns to higher sustained levels.
PETROCHEMICALS The primary petrochemicals--ethylene, propylene, butadiene and
benzene--are precursors to a wide variety of consumer and industrial products
that include fibers, tires and plastics. Petrochemicals account for
approximately 20 percent of all chemical world trade, and changes in global
economic conditions have an immediate effect on the domestic petrochemical
industry. The cycles in the petrochemical business have been demonstrated by
periods of high profitability, as in the late 1980s, followed by large capacity
increases and subsequent depressed margins as experienced in 1991 through 1993.
The profitability of petrochemical plants during 1996 was below
expectations due to higher than anticipated feedstock costs. Margins in the
first quarter were extremely low but began to increase as product prices were
raised and prices for feedstocks such as refined by-products and natural gas
liquids (NGL) fell. Profitability continued to increase through the third
quarter. However, earnings declined when feedstock prices advanced as cold
weather, coupled with low inventories of liquid and NGL feedstocks, drove
margins down in the fourth quarter. OxyChem has the flexibility in some of its
plants to operate on a wide variety of feedstocks. In particular, OxyChem was
able to shift away from NGLs in certain plants when they became uneconomical in
the fourth quarter. Margins are expected to improve in the second and third
quarters of 1997, but return to lower levels near the end of the year as several
major ethylene expansions come on-line.
Throughout 1995 and 1996, OxyChem petrochemical and derivatives plants
operated at capacity. Demand in 1997 is anticipated to increase slightly in
excess of the growth in GDP. Ethylene growth in 1996 was about 5 percent, or two
times GDP growth, while propylene demand growth was 3 percent. Ethylene was
driven by both higher domestic and export demand. Propylene demand was fueled by
a 9 percent increase in polypropylene production. Propylene supply and demand is
expected to be in balance for the next several years because the new furnaces
are heavily reliant on low propylene producing feedstock. Overall, OxyChem
expects a growth rate of approximately 4 percent in ethylene and propylene in
1997. Benzene prices were driven down by the onset of new manufacturing
processes. This new source of benzene, combined with flat styrene demand, kept
benzene in an oversupplied mode which is expected to continue for several years.
Demand for ethylene oxide and glycols is expected to expand by 3 percent per
year in the United States and in excess of 5 percent globally. OxyChem expanded
the Bayport facility by 25 percent in April 1996 in anticipation of a
strengthening market for ethylene glycol.
POLYMERS AND PLASTICS North American demand for PVC resin grew at a rate of
13 percent during 1996, led primarily by construction applications. Although
lower in absolute volumes, export sales continued at a rate close to 10 percent
of annual North American production. After recovering from declines during the
latter half of 1995, PVC resin prices improved in the first half of 1996 but
declined again in the second half of the year. This decline, combined with
substantial feedstock cost increases during the second half of the year,
resulted in poor PVC resin margins by year-end. This margin erosion during a
period of demand growth can be attributed primarily to substantial capacity
additions in both the domestic and world markets during 1996. Additional
industry capacity is expected in 1997 and 1998; however, North American and
global demand in 1997 is forecasted to grow at over 5 percent.
OxyChem's 450 million-pounds-per-year PVC expansion at Pasadena, Texas is
planned to start up in the second half of 1997. The 700 million-pounds-per-year
VCM expansion at a plant, owned equally by OxyChem and Marubeni Corporation of
Tokyo and managed by OxyChem, also is planned to come on stream in the second
half of 1997 and will provide the major raw material (VCM) for the Pasadena PVC
expansion.
OxyChem's PVC business continues to be well balanced in all major end-use
markets and is supported by a completely integrated feedstock supply. OxyChem
has significant market share positions as a supplier in the following markets:
PVC pipe, vinyl siding, sheet vinyl flooring, vinyl floor tile, vinyl electrical
insulation and PVC window frames. OxyChem also is well positioned in strategic
export markets in the Asian Pacific and Latin American regions.
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SPECIALTY BUSINESSES The Specialty Business Group was formed in 1995 to
emphasize OxyChem's leadership position in many smaller-volume chemical markets.
Specialty chemical products are less cyclical than commodity chemicals and
provide a more steady source of earnings.
Four separate acquisitions were made in 1996. In April, Occidental
completed its acquisition of a 64 percent interest (on a fully-diluted basis) in
INDSPEC, the world's largest producer of resorcinol, which is primarily used as
a bonding and stiffening agent in the production of tires. In August, OxyChem
completed three other acquisitions--a sodium silicate plant in Augusta, Georgia,
which strengthens OxyChem's position as the second-largest producer in the
United States; Natural Gas Odorizing, a producer of warning agents for the
natural gas and propane markets; and Laurel Industries, North America's largest
producer of antimony oxide, a flame retardant synergist used in manufacturing
plastics complementing OxyChem's existing flame retardants.
Product line extensions and additional volume in existing products are
expected to improve profits in 1997. In addition, OxyChem will benefit from
full-year operations at its recent acquisitions.
OxyChem has targeted the Specialty Business Group for substantial growth in
the coming years by expanding volume in existing products, developing new
products and making acquisitions.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT REGARDING OUTLOOK AND OTHER FORWARD-LOOKING DATA
Portions of this filing, including Management's Discussion and Analysis,
are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly
affect expected results. Factors that could cause results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to: global commodity pricing fluctuations;
competitive pricing pressures; higher than expected costs including feedstocks;
the supply/demand considerations for Occidental's products; any general economic
recession domestically or internationally; and not successfully completing any
expansion, capital expenditure or acquisition.
REPORT OF MANAGEMENT The management of Occidental Petroleum Corporation is
responsible for the integrity of the financial data reported by Occidental and
its subsidiaries. Fulfilling this responsibility requires the preparation and
presentation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. Management uses internal accounting controls,
corporate-wide policies and procedures and judgment so that such statements
reflect fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and
cash flows of Occidental.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Occidental Petroleum Corporation
In millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
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REVENUES
Net sales and operating revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 3,680 $ 3,019 $ 2,451
Chemical operations 4,307 5,370 4,677
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7,987 8,389 7,128
Interest, dividends and other income 244 105 67
Gains on disposition of assets, net (Note 4) 11 45 15
Income from equity investments (Note 15) 70 94 60
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8,312 8,633 7,270
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COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Cost of sales 5,060 5,492 5,185
Selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses 933 996 838
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 761 768 728
Environmental remediation 100 21 5
Exploration expense 120 106 127
Interest and debt expense, net 482 579 576
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7,456 7,962 7,459
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INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES 856 671 (189)
Provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes (Note 12) 342 313 34
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INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 514 358 (223)
Discontinued operations, net (Note 4) 184 153 187
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (Note 5) (30) -- --
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NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 668 $ 511 $ (36)
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EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK $ 575 $ 418 $ (112)
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PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 1.30 $ .83 $ (.96)
Discontinued operations, net .56 .48 .60
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (.09) -- --
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PRIMARY EARNINGS(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Note 1) $ 1.77 $ 1.31 $ (.36)
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Note 1) $ 1.73 $ 1.30 $ (.36)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Occidental Petroleum Corporation
In millions, except share amounts and Subsidiaries
Assets at December 31, 1996 1995
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 1) $ 258 $ 580
Trade receivables, net of reserves of $24 in 1996 and $19 in 1995 626 640
Receivables from joint ventures, partnerships and other 131 118
Inventories (Notes 1 and 6) 582 563
Prepaid expenses and other (Note 12) 313 358
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,910 2,259
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LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, NET 153 158
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EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Notes 1 and 15) 985 873
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST (Notes 1, 4 and 9)
Oil and gas operations 8,554 8,377
Chemical operations 5,893 5,672
Corporate and other 1,439 1,400
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15,886 15,449
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (7,690) (7,251)
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8,196 8,198
OTHER ASSETS (Note 1) 416 307
NET ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Note 4) 3,321 3,547
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$ 14,981 $ 15,342
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Liabilities and Equity at December 31, 1996 1995
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities (Notes 7 and 9) $ 27 $ 515
Notes payable (Note 1) 20 16
Accounts payable 617 655
Accrued liabilities (Note 1) 970 929
Dividends payable 107 103
Domestic and foreign income taxes (Note 12) 96 82
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,837 2,300
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LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES AND UNAMORTIZED DISCOUNT (Note 7) 4,511 4,819
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DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes (Note 12) 839 888
Other (Notes 1, 8, 9 and 14) 2,654 2,705
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3,493 3,593
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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS (Notes 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes 4, 7 and 13)
Nonredeemable preferred stock, $1.00 par value; authorized 50 million shares; outstanding shares:
1996--26,493,209 and 1995--26,494,824; stated at liquidation value of $50 per share 1,325 1,325
ESOP preferred stock, $1.00 par value; authorized and outstanding shares:
1996--1,400,000 1,400 --
Unearned ESOP shares (1,394) --
Common stock, $.20 par value; authorized 500 million shares; outstanding shares:
1996--329,227,688 and 1995--318,711,037 66 64
Additional paid-in capital 4,463 4,631
Retained earnings(deficit) (726) (1,402)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (Note 1) 6 12
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5,140 4,630
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$ 14,981 $ 15,342
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Occidental Petroleum Corporation
In millions and Subsidiaries
Cumulative
Non- Additional Retained Foreign
redeemable ESOP Unearned Common Paid-in Earnings Currency
Preferred Preferred ESOP Stock Capital (Deficit) Translation
Stock Stock Shares (Notes 4 (Notes 7 (Notes 7 Adjustments
(Note 13) (Note 13) (Note 13) and 13) and 13) and 13) (Note 1)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1993 $ 575 $ -- $ -- $ 61 $ 5,212 $ (1,883) $ (7)
Net loss -- -- -- -- -- (36) --
Dividends on common stock -- -- -- -- (311) -- --
Dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- -- (76) -- --
Issuance of common stock -- -- -- 2 193 -- --
Issuance of preferred stock
(Note 13) 750 -- -- -- (17) -- --
Pension liability adjustment
(Note 14) -- -- -- -- -- (10) --
Exercises of options and other,
net -- -- -- -- 3 -- 1
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994 1,325 -- -- 63 5,004 (1,929) (6)
Net income -- -- -- -- -- 511 --
Dividends on common stock -- -- -- -- (318) -- --
Dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- -- (93) -- --
Issuance of common stock -- -- -- 1 28 -- --
Pension liability adjustment
(Note 14) -- -- -- -- -- 16 --
Exercises of options and other,
net -- -- -- -- 10 -- 18
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1995 1,325 -- -- 64 4,631 (1,402) 12
Net income -- -- -- -- -- 668 --
Dividends on common stock -- -- -- -- (325) -- --
Dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- -- (93) -- --
Issuance of common stock -- -- -- 2 240 -- --
Issuance of preferred stock
(Note 13) -- 1,400 (1,394) -- (6) -- --
Pension liability adjustment
(Note 14) -- -- -- -- -- 8 --
Exercises of options and other,
net -- -- -- -- 16 -- (6)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996 $ 1,325 $ 1,400 $ (1,394) $ 66 $ 4,463 $ (726) $ 6
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Occidental Petroleum Corporation
In millions and Subsidiaries
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Income(loss) from continuing operations, after extraordinary gain(loss),net $ 484 $ 358 $ (223)
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Extraordinary (gain)loss, net 30 -- --
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 761 768 728
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 7 32 15
Deferred income tax provision (3) 70 6
Other noncash charges(credits) to income 298 209 196
Gains on disposition of assets, net (11) (45) (15)
Income from equity investments (70) (94) (60)
Exploration expense 120 106 127
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease(increase) in accounts and notes receivable 201 117 (321)
Decrease(increase) in inventories (32) (85) (2)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets (6) (33) (46)
Increase(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (65) (34) 109
Increase(decrease) in current domestic and foreign income taxes 39 44 13
Other operating, net (164) (51) (212)
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1,589 1,362 315
Operating cash flow from discontinued operations 398 139 445
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,987 1,501 760
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (1,038) (829) (1,011)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net (Note 4) 229 178 10
Buyout of operating leases -- (141) --
Purchase of businesses (18) (7) 45
Sale of businesses, net (Note 4) 31 756 2
Equity investments, net 40 50 32
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(756) 7 (922)
Investing cash flow from discontinued operations (223) (143) (86)
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NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (979) (136) (1,008)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt 65 322 621
Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements 645 (528) (160)
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities (1,570) (396) (434)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 25 28 38
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock (Note 13) -- -- 557
Payments of notes payable (1) (5) (22)
Cash dividends paid (415) (406) (376)
Other financing, net 9 12 (4)
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(1,242) (973) 220
Financing cash flow from discontinued operations (88) 12 16
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NET CASH PROVIDED(USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1,330) (961) 236
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INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (322) 404 (12)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS--BEGINNING OF YEAR 580 176 188
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS--END OF YEAR $ 258 $ 580 $ 176
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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NATURE OF OPERATIONS Occidental is a multinational organization whose
principal lines of business are oil and gas exploration and production
and chemicals. Oil and gas represent approximately 46 percent while
chemical represents approximately 54 percent of sales.
In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its
MidCon natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary. The transaction is
expected to close in the first quarter of 1998. As a result of this transaction
Occidental will record a charge of approximately $750 million in the fourth
quarter of 1997. The consolidated financial statements have been restated to
reflect MidCon as a discontinued operation. The following footnotes to the
consolidated financial statements also have been restated to exclude the
operations of MidCon, unless otherwise indicated.
Internationally, Occidental has oil and gas production in 10 countries and
exploration projects in 21 countries. Domestically, Occidental has oil and gas
exploration and production in the United States, including the Gulf of Mexico.
In addition, Occidental is one of the world's largest commodity chemical
producers, with interests in basic chemicals, petrochemicals and polymers and
plastics.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Occidental Petroleum Corporation, all subsidiaries where the Company
has majority ownership of voting stock and Occidental's proportionate interests
in oil and gas exploration and production ventures (Occidental). All material
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in less
than majority-owned enterprises, including joint-interest pipelines, but
excluding oil and gas exploration and production ventures, are accounted for on
the equity method (see Note 15).
Certain financial statements, notes and supplementary data for prior years
have been changed to conform to the 1996 presentation.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES The process of preparing consolidated financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires
the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled
transactions and events as of the date of the consolidated financial statements.
Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts,
generally not by material amounts. Management believes that these estimates and
assumptions provide a reasonable basis for the fair presentation of Occidental's
financial position and results of operations.
Included in the accompanying balance sheet is net property, plant and
equipment at a carrying value of $8.2 billion as of December 31, 1996. These
carrying values are based on Occidental's plans and intentions to continue to
operate, maintain and, where it is economically desirable, to expand its
businesses. If future economic conditions result in changes in management's
plans or intentions, the carrying values of the affected assets will be reviewed
again and any appropriate adjustments made.
Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet is a deferred tax
asset of $1.4 billion as of December 31, 1996, the noncurrent portion of which
is netted against deferred income tax liabilities. Realization of that asset is
dependent upon Occidental generating sufficient future taxable income.
Occidental expects to realize the recorded deferred tax asset through future
operating income and reversal of taxable temporary differences.
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet includes assets of $1.924
billion as of December 31, 1996 relating to Occidental's oil and gas operations
in countries outside North America. Some of these countries may be considered
politically and economically unstable. These assets and the related operations
are subject to the risk of actions by governmental authorities and insurgent
groups. Occidental attempts to conduct its financial affairs so as to protect
against such risks and would expect to receive compensation in the event of
nationalization.
Since Occidental's major products are commodities, significant changes in
the prices of oil and gas and chemical products could have a significant impact
on Occidental's results of operations for any particular year.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION The functional currency applicable to
Occidental's foreign oil and gas operations, except for operations in the Dutch
sector of the North Sea, is the U.S. dollar since cash flows are denominated
principally in U.S. dollars. Chemical operations in Latin America, which
historically have been subject to high inflation rates, use the U.S. dollar as
the functional currency. The effect of exchange-rate changes on transactions
denominated in nonfunctional currencies generated a loss of approximately $3
million in 1996 and gains of approximately $1 million in 1995 and $14 million in
1994, which in 1994 was mainly attributable to the highly inflationary economy
of Brazil.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid money-
market mutual funds and bank deposits with initial maturities of three months
or less. Cash equivalents totaled approximately $205 million and $619
million at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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TRADE RECEIVABLES In 1992, Occidental entered into an agreement to sell,
under a revolving sale program, an undivided percentage ownership interest in a
designated pool of domestic trade receivables, with limited recourse. Under this
program, Occidental serves as the collection agent with respect to the
receivables sold. An interest in new receivables is sold as collections are made
from customers. As of December 31, 1996, Occidental (including MidCon) had
received cash proceeds totaling $600 million, of which $100 million was
received in the fourth quarter of 1996 and the remainder in 1993 and 1992. Fees
and expenses under this program are included in Selling, general and
administrative and other operating expenses. During the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, the cost of this program amounted to approximately 5.8
percent, 6.3 percent and 4.8 percent, respectively, of the weighted average
amount of proceeds received.
INVENTORIES Product and raw material inventories, except certain domestic
chemicals, are stated at cost determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) and
average-cost methods and did not exceed market value. The remaining product and
raw material inventories are stated at cost using the last-in, first-out (LIFO)
method and also did not exceed market value. Inventories of materials and
supplies are valued at cost or less (see Note 6).
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property additions and major renewals and
improvements are capitalized at cost. Interest costs incurred in connection with
major capital expenditures are capitalized and amortized over the lives of the
related assets (see Note 17). Depreciation of oil and gas producing properties
is determined principally by the unit-of-production method and is based on
estimated recoverable reserves. The unit-of-production method of depreciation,
based on estimated total productive life, also is used for certain chemical
plant and equipment. Depreciation of other plant and equipment has been provided
primarily using the straight-line method (see Note 5).
Oil and gas properties are accounted for using the successful-efforts
method. Costs of acquiring nonproducing acreage, costs of drilling successful
exploration wells and development costs are capitalized. Producing and
nonproducing properties are evaluated periodically and, if conditions warrant,
an impairment reserve is provided. Annually, a determination is made whether it
is probable that significant impairment of the carrying cost for individual
fields or groups of fields has occurred, considering a number of factors,
including profitability, political risk and Occidental's estimate of future oil
and gas prices. If impairment is believed probable, a further analysis is
performed using Occidental's estimate of future oil and gas prices to determine
any impairment to be recorded for specific properties. Annual lease rentals and
exploration costs, including geologic and geophysical costs and exploratory
dry-hole costs, are expensed as incurred.
OTHER ASSETS Other assets include tangible and intangible assets, certain of
which are amortized over the estimated periods to be benefited.
NOTES PAYABLE Notes payable at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consisted of
short-term notes due to financial institutions and other corporations. The
weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding as of
December 31, 1996 and 1995 was 5.4 percent and 6.0 percent, respectively.
ACCRUED LIABILITIES--CURRENT Accrued liabilities include the following
(in millions):
Balance at December 31, 1996 1995
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Accrued payroll, commissions and related expenses $ 158 $ 196
Accrued interest expense $ 93 $ 132
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ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS Environmental expenditures that relate to current
operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate
to existing conditions caused by past operations and that do not contribute to
current or future revenue generation are expensed. Reserves for estimated costs
are recorded when environmental remedial efforts are probable and the costs can
be reasonably estimated. 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. The environmental reserves are based on management's estimate of
the most likely cost to be incurred and are reviewed periodically and adjusted
as additional or new information becomes available. Probable recoveries or
reimbursements are recorded as an asset. The environmental reserves are included
in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities and amounted to $137
million and $425 million, respectively, at December 31, 1996 and $137 million
and $440 million, respectively, at December 31, 1995.
Environmental reserves are discounted only when the aggregate amount of the
estimated costs for a specific site and the timing of cash payments are reliably
determinable. As of December 31, 1996 and 1995, reserves that were recorded on a
discounted basis were not material.
DISMANTLEMENT, RESTORATION AND RECLAMATION COSTS The estimated future
abandonment costs of oil and gas properties and removal costs for offshore
production platforms, net of salvage value, are accrued over their operating
lives. Such costs are calculated at unit-of-production rates based upon
estimated proved recoverable reserves and are taken into account in determining
depreciation, depletion and amortization. For all other operations, appropriate
reserves are provided when a decision is made to dispose of a property, since
Occidental makes capital renewal expenditures on a continual basis while an
asset is in operation. Such reserves are included in accrued liabilities and
other noncurrent liabilities and amounted to $9 million and $215 million,
respectively, at December 31, 1996 and $16 million and $222 million,
respectively, at December 31, 1995.
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HEDGING ACTIVITIES Occidental, including MidCon, periodically uses commodity
futures contracts, options and swaps to hedge the impact of oil and natural gas
price fluctuations and uses forward exchange contracts to hedge the risk
associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Gains and
losses on commodity futures contracts are deferred until recognized as an
adjustment to sales revenue or purchase costs when the related transaction
being hedged is finalized. Gains and losses on foreign currency forward
exchange contracts that hedge identifiable future commitments are deferred until
recognized when the related item being hedged is settled. All other contracts
are recognized in periodic income. The cash flows from such contracts are
included in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Interest rate swaps are entered into, from time to time, on specific debt
as part of Occidental's overall strategy to maintain part of its debt on a
floating rate basis.
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Primary earnings per common share was computed by
dividing net income, less preferred dividend requirements, by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding and the dilutive effect of stock
options during each year: approximately 324 million in 1996, 318 million in 1995
and 311 million in 1994. The computation of fully diluted earnings per share
further assumes the dilutive effect of conversion of the preferred stocks.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash payments during the years 1996, 1995
and 1994 included federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately $216
million, $148 million and $128 million, respectively. Interest paid (net of
interest capitalized) totaled approximately $482 million, $537 million and $505
million for the years 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. See Note 4 for detail
of noncash investing and financing activities regarding certain acquisitions.
NOTE 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
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The following discussion includes information relating to MidCon's
financial instruments.
COMMODITY FUTURES AND FORWARD CONTRACTS Occidental's oil and gas and natural
gas transmission segments have, from time to time, engaged in some form of
commodity derivative activity, generally limited to hedging arrangements. The
oil and gas division engages in oil and gas trading activity primarily through
the use of futures contracts. The results are not significant and are included
in periodic income. MidCon uses commodity futures contracts, options and swaps
to hedge the impact of natural gas price fluctuations related to two major
categories of business: purchases for and sales from storage; and fixed-price
sales and purchase contracts.
STORAGE Storage activities consist of purchasing and injecting natural gas
into storage during low-price, low-demand periods (typically the months of April
through October) and withdrawing that gas for sale during high-price, high-
demand periods (typically the months of November through March). These periods
may vary depending primarily on weather conditions and competing fuel prices in
the market areas. MidCon uses derivatives to hedge the sales and purchase prices
related to its storage program mainly through futures contracts. The hedging
contracts used have terms of less than 18 months. Gains and losses on these
hedging contracts are deferred until recognized when the transactions being
hedged are finalized. A small number of options were sold against inventory
capacity or physical inventory with results included in periodic income.
FIXED-PRICE SALES AND PURCHASES Fixed-price gas sales and purchase contracts
vary by agreement. Hedges are placed nearly simultaneously with the consummation
of many of the sales-purchase agreements. All agreements are for less than 18
months.
Gains and losses on these hedging contracts are deferred until recognized
when the transactions being hedged are finalized. New York Mercantile Exchange
(NYMEX), Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) (collectively, the Exchanges) and
over-the-counter (OTC) hedge instruments are utilized.
All hedging activity is matched to physical natural gas buying and selling
activity and is done with natural gas futures or derivative instruments. There
is essentially no discrepancy with regard to timing, i.e., hedges are placed for
the same month in which the price risk for the underlying physical movement is
anticipated to occur, based on analysis of sales and purchase contracts and
historical data. Hedges are removed upon consummation of the underlying physical
activity. All deferred gains or losses are then recognized. Because the
commodity covered by the Exchanges' natural gas futures contracts is
substantially the same commodity that MidCon buys and sells in the physical
market, no special correlation studies, other than monitoring the degree of
convergence between the futures and the cash markets, are deemed necessary.
Geographic basis risk (the difference in value of gas at the Exchanges' delivery
points versus the points of MidCon's transaction) is monitored and, where
appropriate, hedged using OTC instruments. Exchange-traded futures and options
are valued using settlement prices published by the Exchanges. OTC options are
valued using a standard option pricing model that requires published exchange
prices, market volatility per broker quotes and the time value of money. Swaps
are valued by comparing current broker quotes for price or basis with the
corresponding price or basis in the related swap agreement and then discounting
the result to present value.
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Although futures and options traded on the Exchanges are included in the
table below, they are not financial instruments as defined in generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP), since physical delivery of natural gas may be, and
occasionally is, made pursuant to these contracts. However, they are a major
part of MidCon's commodity risk management program.
The following table summarizes the types of hedges used and the related
financial information for MidCon as of December 31, 1996 and 1995:
1996 1995
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Over-the- Over-the-
Notional volumes in Bcf Hedges of Exchanges(a) Counter(b) Total Exchanges(a) Counter(b) Total
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Price hedge
Futures Purchases 32 -- 32 62 -- 62
Swaps Purchases -- -- -- -- 8 8
Sales -- 1 1 -- -- --
Options Purchases -- 2 2 -- -- --
Basis hedge
Basis swaps(c) Purchases -- 33 33 -- 9 9
Sales -- 34 34 -- 7 7
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1996 1995
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Over-the- Book Fair Over-the- Book Fair
Dollars in millions Exchanges Counter Value Value Exchanges Counter Value Value
================================ ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Deferred net gains(losses)
Firm commitment/forecast
transactions $ (3) $ -- $ 14 $ --
Assets
Basis swaps $ -- $ 1 $ -- $ --
Liabilities
Price swaps $ -- $ -- $ 2 $ 6
Basis swaps $ -- $ -- $ 1 $ 2
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(a) Not financial instruments as defined in GAAP but included as they are a major part of the program.
(b) Excluding the nine-year swap agreement, which was terminated in 1996, the average weighted term is less than 12 months. Ninety
percent of the notional volumes are hedged with counterparties with a triple B or better credit rating.
(c) Basis swaps are utilized to hedge the geographic price differentials due primarily to transportation cost and local supply-
demand factors.
FORWARD EXCHANGE AND INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS Occidental is engaged in both
oil and gas and chemical activities internationally. International oil and gas
transactions are mainly denominated in U.S. dollars; consequently, foreign
currency exposure is not deemed material. Many of Occidental's foreign oil and
gas operations and foreign chemical operations are located in countries whose
currencies generally depreciate against the U.S. dollar on a continuing basis.
An effective currency forward market does not exist for these countries;
therefore, Occidental attempts to manage its exposure primarily by balancing
monetary assets and liabilities and maintaining cash positions only at levels
necessary for operating purposes. Most foreign currency positions at December
31, 1996 are generally in a net liability position, effectively eliminating the
potentially unfavorable effects of devaluation. For those currencies that are in
a net asset position, Occidental maintains these positions at low levels so that
the exposure to currency devaluation is relatively insignificant. At December
31, 1996, Occidental had one foreign currency forward purchase exchange contract
totaling $38 million which hedged foreign currency denominated debt. This
contract matures in 2000.
From time to time, Occidental enters into interest rate swap agreements. In
November 1993, Occidental entered into interest rate swaps on newly issued
fixed-rate debt for notional amounts totaling $530 million. This converted
fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt, based on the London Interbank Offered
Rate (LIBOR), with interest rates ranging from 6.5 percent to 6.7 percent at
December 31, 1996. These agreements mature at various dates from 1998 through
2000. Notional amounts do not represent cash flow. Credit risk exposure is
limited to the net interest differentials, which are reflected in interest
expense. The swap rate difference resulted in approximately $1 million and $5
million of additional interest expense in 1996 and 1995, respectively, and $6
million savings in interest expense for 1994, compared to what interest expense
would have been had the debt remained at fixed rates. The impact of the swaps on
the weighted average interest rates for all debt in 1996, 1995 and 1994 was not
significant.
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Occidental values financial instruments
as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 107. The
carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and short-term notes payable
approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments.
Occidental estimates the fair value of its long-term debt based on the quoted
market prices for the same or similar issues or on the yields offered to
Occidental for debt of similar rating and similar remaining maturities. The
estimated fair value of Occidental's long-term debt at December 31, 1996 and
1995 was $4.968 billion and $5.478 billion, respectively, compared with a
carrying value of $4.511 billion and $4.819 billion, respectively. The fair
value of interest rate swaps is the amount at which they could be settled, based
on estimates obtained from dealers. Based on these estimates at December 31,
1996 and 1995, Occidental would be required to pay approximately $10 million and
$3 million, respectively, to terminate its interest rate swap agreements.
Occidental will continue its strategy of maintaining part of its debt on a
floating rate basis.
The carrying value of other on-balance sheet financial instruments
approximates fair value and the cost, if any, to terminate off-balance sheet
financial instruments is not significant.
NOTE 3 REORGANIZATION CHARGES
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In the fourth quarter of 1995, Occidental recorded charges of $95 million,
included in other operating expenses, related to the reorganization of its
worldwide oil and gas operations. This reorganization was part of Occidental's
efforts to consolidate operations and to increase management efficiency, asset
utilization and profitability.
NOTE 4 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND ASSET ACQUISITIONS AND
DISPOSITIONS
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In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its
MidCon natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary to K N Energy for $3.49
billion. K N Energy will also pay Occidental an average of $30 million a year
for a twenty-nine year lease of the MidCon Texas Pipeline. The transaction is
expected to close in the first quarter of 1998. The decision to sell MidCon
will allow Occidental to focus on its two worldwide businesses - oil and gas
exploration and production and chemicals.
As a result of this transaction Occidental will record a charge of
approximately $750 million in the fourth quarter of 1997.
As of December 31, 1996 and 1995, the operating assets and liabilities of
the natural gas transmission business have been reclassified as net assets of
discontinued operations on the balance sheet. The balance at December 31, 1996
consisted of current assets of $280 million; net property, plant and equipment
of $5.612 billion; other assets of $82 million; current liabilities of $633
million; non-current liabilities of $2.02 billion. Income from discontinued
operations included tax charges of $112 million, $89 million and $109 million
in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
In August 1996, Occidental acquired three specialty chemical producers in
separate transactions for approximately $149 million through the issuance of
5,512,355 shares of Occidental common stock, with a value of approximately $130
million, and the balance paid in cash. The acquisitions included Laurel
Industries, Inc., North America's largest producer of antimony oxide at its
LaPorte, Texas facility; Natural Gas Odorizing, Inc., the leading U.S. producer
of mercaptan-based warning agents for use in natural gas and propane from its
single plant in Baytown, Texas; and a plant in Augusta, Georgia, purchased from
Power Silicates Manufacturing, Inc., which produces sodium silicates for use in
soap and detergent formulating, paper manufacturing and silica-based catalysts.
These acquisitions have been accounted for by the purchase method. Accordingly,
the cost of each acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired, goodwill and
liabilities assumed based upon their estimated respective fair values.
In April 1996, Occidental completed its acquisition of a 64 percent equity
interest (on a fully-diluted basis) in INDSPEC Chemical Corporation (INDSPEC)
for approximately $92 million through the issuance of 3,346,421 shares of
Occidental common stock, with a value of approximately $87 million, and the
balance paid in cash. Under the terms of the agreement, INDSPEC's management and
employees have retained voting control of INDSPEC.
In April 1996, Occidental completed the sale of its subsidiary which
engaged in on-shore drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells for
approximately $32 million. Also in April 1996, certain assets of an
international phosphate fertilizer trading operation were sold for approximately
$20 million in interest-bearing notes. In July 1996, Occidental sold its royalty
interest in the Congo for $215 million to the Republic of the Congo.
In October 1995, Occidental sold its agricultural chemicals business.
During May 1995, Occidental sold its high-density polyethylene business.
Occidental also sold, pursuant to a Federal Trade Commission divestiture order,
its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) facilities at Addis, Louisiana and Burlington
South, New Jersey. In addition, Occidental sold certain Canadian oil and gas
assets, which were acquired as part of the purchase of Placid Oil Company
(Placid) in December 1994, and a portion of the oil and gas operation in
Pakistan. The combined cash proceeds from these asset dispositions were in
excess of $900 million.
During the second quarter of 1995, Occidental and Canadian Occidental
Petroleum Ltd. (CanadianOxy) formed partnerships into which they contributed
primarily sodium chlorate manufacturing facilities. Occidental retained a less-
than-twenty-percent direct interest in these partnerships accounted for on the
equity method.
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In December 1994, Occidental acquired Placid for an aggregate purchase
price of approximately $250 million through the issuance of 3,606,484 shares of
$3.875 cumulative convertible voting preferred stock, with a value of $175
million, and the balance through the issuance of 3,835,941 shares of Occidental
common stock.
In March 1994, Occidental acquired interests in certain U.S. Gulf Coast oil
and gas properties from Agip Petroleum Co. Inc. for a purchase price of $161
million through the issuance of 5,150,602 shares of Occidental common stock and
$78 million in cash.
On a pro forma basis, these acquisitions would not have had a significant
effect on Occidental's consolidated results.
NOTE 5 EXTRAORDINARY GAIN(LOSS) AND ACCOUNTING CHANGES
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The 1996 results included a net extraordinary loss of $30 million, which
resulted from the early extinguishment of all the then outstanding $955 million
principal amount of its 11.75% Senior Debentures.
In October 1996, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA) issued Statement of Position No. 96-1--"Environmental Remediation
Liabilities" (SOP 96-1), which provides authoritative guidance on specific
accounting issues that are present in the recognition, measurement, display, and
disclosure of environmental remediation liabilities. Occidental will implement
SOP 96-1 effective January 1, 1997 and has not yet made a final determination of
its impact on the financial statements.
Beginning in 1994, Occidental revised the estimated average useful lives
used to compute depreciation for most of its chemical machinery and equipment
from 20 years to 25 years. These revisions were made to more properly
reflect the current economic lives of the assets based on anticipated industry
conditions. The result was a reduction in loss from continuing operations
for the year ended December 31, 1994 of approximately $34 million, or
approximately $.11 per share.
In December 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
112--"Employers Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," which substantially
changed the existing method of accounting for employer benefits provided to
inactive or former employees after active employment but before retirement. This
statement requires that the cost of postemployment benefits (principally medical
benefits for inactive employees) be recognized in the financial statements
during employees' active working careers. Occidental's adoption of SFAS No. 112,
effective January 1, 1994, did not have a material impact on Occidental's
financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 6 INVENTORIES
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Inventories of approximately $215 million and $223 million were valued
under the LIFO method at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):
Balance at December 31, 1996 1995
==================================================== ========= =========
Raw materials $ 135 $ 116
Materials and supplies 173 163
Work in process 17 17
Finished goods 304 296
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629 592
LIFO reserve (47) (29)
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TOTAL $ 582 $ 563
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NOTE 7 LONG-TERM DEBT
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Long-term debt consisted of the following (in millions):
Balance at December 31, 1996 1995
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
11.75% senior debentures due 2011, called March 15, 1996 at 104.838 $ -- $ 955
11.125% senior debentures due 2019, callable June 1, 1999 at 105.563 144 144
10.125% senior debentures due 2009 276 276
9.25% senior debentures due 2019, putable August 1, 2004 at par 300 300
10.125% senior notes due 2001 330 330
9.625% senior notes due 1999, called July 1, 1996 at par -- 300
9.1% to 9.75% medium-term notes due 1997 through 2001 99 99
8.5% medium-term notes due 2004, callable September 15, 1999 at par 250 250
11.125% senior notes due 2010 150 150
Floating rate senior notes due 1999, called November 4, 1996 at par -- 150
8.5% senior notes due 2001 150 150
8.75% medium-term notes due 2023 100 100
6.49375% to 11% medium-term notes due 1997 through 2000 294 294
6.04% to 8.34% medium-term notes due 1997 through 2008 285 292
5.76% to 6.41% medium-term notes due 1998 through 2000 601 601
10.42% senior notes due 2003, callable December 1, 1998 at par 50 50
5.55% to 7.1% commercial paper 567 --
5.66% to 6.94% revolving credits 80 --
7.3% to 8.8% retail medium-term notes due 1997 through 2004, callable at various dates 139 167
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3,815 4,608
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OXY USA Inc.
7% debentures due 2011, callable anytime at par 274 274
7.2% unsecured notes due 2020 (Note 16) 7 7
6.625% debentures due 1998 through 1999, callable anytime at par (Note 16) 55 55
6.125% debentures due 1997 (Note 16) 15 15
5.7% to 7.8% unsecured notes due 1997 through 2007 56 58
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407 409
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OTHER SUBSIDIARY DEBT
3.1597% to 12.5% unsecured notes due 1997 through 2030 432 382
6% to 14.5% secured notes due 1997 through 2011 10 57
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442 439
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4,664 5,456
Less:
Unamortized discount, net (148) (147)
Current maturities (5) (490)
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TOTAL $ 4,511 $ 4,819
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At December 31, 1996, $961 million of notes due in 1997 were classified as
noncurrent since it is management's intention to refinance this amount on a
long-term basis, initially utilizing available lines of bank credit with
maturities extending to 1999 and 2000.
At December 31, 1996, minimum principal payments on long-term debt,
including sinking fund requirements, subsequent to December 31, 1997 aggregated
$4.659 billion, of which $367 million is due in 1998, $1.216 billion in 1999,
$501 million in 2000, $515 million in 2001, $77 million in 2002 and $1.983
billion thereafter. Unamortized discount is generally being amortized to
interest expense on the effective interest method over the lives of the related
issues.
At December 31, 1996, under the most restrictive covenants of certain
financing agreements, the capacity for the payment of cash dividends and other
distributions on, and for acquisitions of, Occidental's capital stock was
approximately $2.4 billion, assuming that such dividends, distributions and
acquisitions were made without incurring additional borrowings.
At December 31, 1996, Occidental had available lines of committed bank
credit of approximately $2.0 billion. Bank fees on committed lines of credit
ranged from 0.125 percent to 0.1875 percent.
NOTE 8 ADVANCE SALE OF CRUDE OIL
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In December 1995, Occidental entered into a transaction with Clark USA,
Inc. (Clark) under which Occidental agreed to deliver approximately 17.7 million
barrels of West Texas Intermediate (WTI)-equivalent oil over a six-year period.
In exchange, Occidental received $100 million in cash and approximately 5.5
million shares of Clark common stock. As a result of this transaction,
Occidental owns approximately 19 percent of Clark accounted for on the cost
method. Occidental has accounted for the consideration received in the
transaction as deferred revenue, which is being amortized into revenue as WTI-
equivalent oil is produced and delivered during the term of the agreement.
Reserves dedicated to the transaction are excluded from the estimate of proved
oil and gas reserves (see Supplemental Oil and Gas Information). At December 31,
1996, 15.5 million barrels remain to be delivered.
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NOTE 9 LEASE COMMITMENTS
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The present value of net minimum lease payments, net of the current
portion, totaled $237 million and $259 million at December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. These amounts are included in Other liabilities.
Operating and capital lease agreements frequently include renewal and/or
purchase options and require Occidental to pay for utilities, taxes, insurance
and maintenance expense.
At December 31, 1996, future net minimum lease payments for capital and
operating leases (excluding oil and gas and other mineral leases) were the
following (in millions):
CAPITAL OPERATING
=================================================================== ========= =========
1997 $ 42 $ 109
1998 17 64
1999 17 53
2000 212 45
2001 49 46
Thereafter 1 258
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TOTAL MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS 338 $ 575
=========
Less:
Executory costs (5)
Imputed interest (74)
Current portion (22)
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PRESENT VALUE OF NET MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS, NET OF CURRENT PORTION $ 237
=================================================================== =========
Rental expense for operating leases, net of immaterial sublease rental, was
$114 million in 1996, $127 million in 1995 and $149 million in 1994.
Included in the 1996 and 1995 property, plant and equipment accounts were
$429 million and $442 million, respectively, of property leased under capital
leases and $144 million and $137 million, respectively, of related accumulated
amortization.
NOTE 10 LAWSUITS, CLAIMS AND RELATED MATTERS
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Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been named in a substantial
number of governmental proceedings as defendants or potentially responsible
parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA) and corresponding state acts. These 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. As to those proceedings for
which Occidental does not have sufficient information to determine a range of
liability, Occidental does have sufficient information on which to base the
opinion below.
It is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate legal liabilities
that may arise from various lawsuits, claims and proceedings, including
environmental proceedings described above, pending against Occidental and its
subsidiaries, some of which may involve substantial amounts. However, in
management's opinion, after taking into account reserves, none of such pending
lawsuits, claims and proceedings should have a material adverse effect upon
Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of operations in any
given year.
NOTE 11 OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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At December 31, 1996, commitments for major capital expenditures during
1997 and thereafter were approximately $358 million.
Occidental has entered into agreements providing for future payments to
secure terminal and pipeline capacity, drilling services, electrical power,
steam and certain chemical raw materials. At December 31, 1996, the net present
value of the fixed and determinable portion of the obligations under these
agreements aggregated $112 million, which was payable as follows (in millions):
1997--$15, 1998--$15, 1999--$13, 2000--$10, 2001--$9 and 2002 through 2014--
$50. Payments under these agreements, including any variable component, were
$194 million in 1996, $181 million in 1995 and $188 million in 1994.
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. In
management's opinion, none of such commitments and contingencies discussed above
should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial
position or results of operations in any given year.
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NOTE 12 DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INCOME AND OTHER TAXES
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The domestic and foreign components of income(loss) before extraordinary
items, discontinued operations and domestic and foreign income and other taxes
were as follows (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, Domestic Foreign Total
=========================================== ========= ========= =========
1996 $ 254 $ 602 $ 856
========= ========= =========
1995 $ 183 $ 488 $ 671
========= ========= =========
1994 $ (342) $ 153 $ (189)
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The provisions(credits) for domestic and foreign income and other taxes
relating to continuing operations consisted of the following (in millions):
U.S. State
For the years ended December 31, Federal and Local Foreign Total
====================================== ========= ========= ========= =========
1996
Current $ 67 $ 21 $ 257 $ 345
Deferred (6) 2 1 (3)
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$ 61 $ 23 $ 258 $ 342
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1995
Current $ 21 $ 47 $ 175 $ 243
Deferred 95 (17) (8) 70
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$ 116 $ 30 $ 167 $ 313
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1994
Current $ (79) $ 11 $ 96 $ 28
Deferred (3) 5 4 6
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$ (82) $ 16 $ 100 $ 34
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The following is a reconciliation, stated as a percentage of pretax income,
of the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to Occidental's effective tax rate
on income(loss) before extraordinary items and discontinued operations:
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
===================================================== ========= ========= =========
U.S. federal statutory tax rate 35% 35% 35%
Operations outside the United States(a) 16 15 (37)
State taxes, net of federal benefit 2 7 (8)
State tax benefit from operating loss carryforwards -- (4) --
Reserves not previously benefited -- (7) --
Nondeductible depreciation and other expenses 2 1 (7)
Reduction in deferred tax asset valuation allowance (12) -- --
Other (3) -- (1)
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Tax rate provided by Occidental 40% 47% (18)%
===================================================== ========= ========= =========
(a) Included in these figures is the impact of not providing U.S. taxes on the unremitted
earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. The effect of this is to reduce the U.S.
federal tax rate by approximately 6 percent in 1996 and 5 percent in 1995.
The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards resulting in
deferred income taxes at December 31, 1996 and 1995 were as follows (in
millions):
1996 1995
-------------------------- --------------------------
Deferred Deferred Deferred Deferred
Tax Tax Tax Tax
Items resulting in temporary differences and carryforwards Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
=========================================================== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Property, plant and equipment differences $ 197 $ 1,650 $ 178 $ 1,683
Discontinued operation loss accruals 160 -- 167 --
Environmental reserves 224 -- 244 --
Postretirement benefit accruals 153 -- 160 --
State income taxes 84 -- 82 --
Tax credit carryforwards 200 -- 292 --
All other 445 342 609 503
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Subtotal 1,463 1,992 1,732 2,186
Valuation allowance (85) -- (189) --
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Total deferred taxes $ 1,378 $ 1,992 $ 1,543 $ 2,186
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Included in total deferred tax assets was a current portion aggregating
$225 million and $245 million as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
that was reported in Prepaid expenses and other. The valuation allowance
decreased primarily due to the realization of benefits from operating loss and
credit carryforwards in the United States and Peru.
A deferred tax liability of approximately $120 million at December 31, 1996
has not been recognized for temporary differences related to Occidental's
investment in certain foreign subsidiaries primarily as a result of unremitted
earnings of consolidated subsidiaries, as it is Occidental's intention,
generally, to reinvest such earnings permanently.
The pension liability adjustments recorded directly to retained earnings
were net of an income tax charge of $6 million in 1996 and $9 million in 1995,
and an income tax benefit of $6 million in 1994.
The foreign currency translation adjustment credited directly to retained
earnings was net of an income tax benefit of $2 million in 1996, and an income
tax charge of $10 million in 1995.
The extraordinary loss that resulted from the early extinguishment of
high-coupon debt was reduced by an income tax benefit of $16 million in 1996.
At December 31, 1996, Occidental had, for U.S. federal income tax return
purposes, an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $200 million
available to reduce future income taxes. The alternative minimum tax credit
carryforward does not expire.
Occidental is subject to audit by taxing authorities for varying periods in
various tax jurisdictions. Management believes that any required adjustments to
Occidental's tax liabilities will not have a material adverse impact on its
financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 13 NONREDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK, ESOP PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCK
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The following is an analysis of nonredeemable preferred stock and common
stock (shares in thousands):
Nonredeemable Common
Preferred Stock Stock
============================================ =============== =========
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1993 11,500 305,603
Issued 14,995 11,300
Options exercised and other, net -- (50)
- -------------------------------------------- --------------- ---------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1994 26,495 316,853
Issued -- 1,523
Options exercised and other, net -- 335
- -------------------------------------------- --------------- ---------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1995 26,495 318,711
Issued -- 10,145
Options exercised and other, net (2) 372
- -------------------------------------------- --------------- ---------
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996 26,493 329,228
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NONREDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK Occidental has authorized 50,000,000 shares of
preferred stock with a par value of $1.00 per share. In February 1994,
Occidental issued 11,388,340 shares of $3.00 cumulative CXY-indexed convertible
preferred stock in a public offering for net proceeds of approximately $557
million. The shares are convertible into Occidental common stock in accordance
with a conversion formula that is indexed to the market price of the common
shares of CanadianOxy. The shares of CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock are
redeemable on or after January 1, 1999, in whole or in part, at the option of
Occidental, at a redemption price of $51.50 per share declining ratably to
$50.00 per share on or after January 1, 2004, in each case plus accumulated and
unpaid dividends to the redemption date. As of December 31, 1996, the aggregate
number of shares of Occidental common stock issuable upon conversion of all of
the issued and outstanding shares of the CXY-indexed convertible preferred stock
was 28,068,277, based on the Conversion Ratio then in effect of 2.465.
In December 1994, Occidental issued 3,606,484 shares of $3.875 cumulative
convertible voting preferred stock in connection with the Placid acquisition. In
February 1993, Occidental issued 11,500,000 shares of $3.875 cumulative
convertible preferred stock. The shares of both series are redeemable on or
after February 18, 1998, in whole or in part, at the option of Occidental, at a
redemption price of $51.9375 per share declining ratably to $50.00 per share on
or after February 18, 2003, in each case plus accumulated and unpaid dividends
to the redemption date. Each series of $3.875 preferred stock is convertible at
the option of the holder into common stock of Occidental at a conversion price
of $22.76 per share, subject to adjustment in certain events.
All stock purchase rights (rights) issued pursuant to a 1986 stockholders'
rights plan expired in 1996. The rights would have been exercisable only if a
person or group either acquired a beneficial ownership of 20 percent or more of
Occidental's common stock or commenced a tender or exchange offer that would
have resulted in ownership of 30 percent or more.
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ESOP PREFERRED STOCK In November 1996, Occidental established the MidCon
Corp. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (MidCon ESOP) for the benefit of employees
of MidCon. Pursuant to the MidCon ESOP, Occidental has issued 1,400,000 shares
of its cumulative MidCon-indexed convertible preferred stock (CMIC Preferred
Stock) to the MidCon Corp. ESOP Trust. The CMIC Preferred Stock is convertible
into Occidental common stock based on the value of MidCon, which remains a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Occidental. The MidCon ESOP paid for the CMIC
Preferred Stock with a $1.4 billion 30-year promissory note (ESOP Note), with
interest at 7.9 percent per annum, guaranteed by MidCon. Generally, the shares
held by the MidCon ESOP are released and allocated to participant accounts based
on the proportion of the payment on the note for the respective period compared
to the total remaining payments due on the note. Dividends on the CMIC Preferred
Stock are payable at an annual rate of $21 per share, when and as declared by
Occidental's Board of Directors. It is anticipated that MidCon will make
discretionary annual contributions to the MidCon ESOP which, together with the
annual dividends, will be used to repay the ESOP Note.
The MidCon ESOP is subject to the provisions of AICPA Statement of Position
No. 93-6 (SOP 93-6) which requires that compensation expense be measured based
on the fair value of the shares committed to be released. In addition, SOP 93-6
requires that dividends paid on allocated ESOP shares are reported as a charge
to retained earnings, and only shares that are allocated and committed to be
released are considered outstanding in the calculation of earnings per share.
Dividends of $3.3 million on unearned shares and cash contributions of $9.2
million from MidCon were received by the MidCon ESOP and were used for debt
service on the ESOP Note in 1996. Compensation expense related to the MidCon
ESOP recognized during 1996 totaled $217,000. The MidCon ESOP has 6,151
allocated shares outstanding at December 31, 1996. The CMIC Preferred Stock is
subject to mandatory redemption when the sale of MidCon closes.
STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS
STOCK OPTIONS AND STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS Options to purchase common stock
of Occidental have been granted to officers and employees under stock option
plans adopted in 1978, 1987 and 1995. During 1996, options for 957,715 shares
became exercisable, and options for 3,589,365 shares were exercisable at
December 31, 1996 at a weighted-average exercise price of $21.631. These options
vest over three years with a maximum term of ten years and one month. At
December 31, 1996, options with stock appreciation rights (SAR) for 992,667
shares were outstanding, all of which options for shares were exercisable.
The following is a summary of stock option transactions during 1996, 1995
and 1994 (shares in thousands, except per-share amounts):
1996 1995 1994
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Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
====================== ========= ============== ========= ============== ========= ==============
BEGINNING BALANCE 5,481 $ 22.263 5,098 $ 22.121 4,556 $ 23.272
Granted or issued 1,335 $ 24.375 1,127 $ 23.125 905 $ 17.827
Exercised (483) $ 21.276 (431) $ 19.230 (52) $ 18.905
Canceled or expired (381) $ 24.958 (313) $ 27.222 (311) $ 27.021
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ENDING BALANCE 5,952 $ 22.637 5,481 $ 22.263 5,098 $ 22.121
========= ========= =========
OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
AT YEAR END 3,589 3,517 3,374
====================== ========= ========= =========
For options outstanding at December 31, 1996 the exercise prices were
between $17.75 and $29.625 and the weighted average remaining contractual life
was 7 years.
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS Occidental has a stock incentive plan whereby a
limited number of executives may be awarded Occidental restricted common stock
at the par value of $.20 per share, with such shares vesting after four years
(five years for awards issued prior to December 1995) or earlier under certain
conditions. The related expense is amortized over the vesting period. In 1996,
171,649 shares were awarded at a weighted-average grant-date value of $21.431
per share; 21,339 shares were awarded in 1995, at a weighted-average grant-date
value of $20.875 per share.
PERFORMANCE STOCK AWARDS Certain performance stock awards were made to senior
executive officers in January 1996 pursuant to the 1995 Incentive Stock Plan.
The number of shares of common stock to be received, under these awards, by such
officers at the end of the performance period will depend on the attainment of
performance objectives based on a peer company comparison of total stockholder
return for such period. Dependent on the Company's ranking among its peers, the
grantees will receive shares of common stock in an amount ranging from 0 percent
to 175 percent of the Target Share Award (as such amount is defined in the
grant). The shares vest over four years with a maximum term of four years. In
1996, 101,630 shares were awarded at a weighted-average grant-date value of
$21.375 per share.
Under the 1995 Stock Incentive Plan a total of approximately 10,000,000
shares may be awarded. At December 31, 1996, 8,370,382 shares were available for
the granting of all future awards under these plans, of which a maximum of
4,705,382 shares were available to issue restricted and performance stock
awards.
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Occidental accounts for these plans under Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25. Had the compensation expense for these plans been determined in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123--"Accounting
for Stock Based Compensation" (SFAS No. 123), Occidental's pro forma net income
would have been $666 million in 1996 and $510 million in 1995. Primary and fully
diluted earnings per share would not have changed. The SFAS No. 123 method of
accounting has not been applied to options granted prior to January 1, 1995,
therefore the resulting pro forma compensation expense may not be representative
of that to be expected in future years. The fair value of each option grant, for
pro forma calculation purposes, is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-
pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in
1996 and 1995, respectively: dividend yield of 4.20 percent and 4.32 percent;
expected volatility of 23.92 percent and 24.19 percent; risk-free rate of return
6.79 percent and 6.93 percent; and expected lives of 5 and 7 years.
1996 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS Under the 1996
Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, each non-employee Director of
the Company will receive awards of restricted common stock each year as
additional compensation for his or her services as a member of the Board of
Directors. A maximum of 50,000 shares of common stock may be awarded under the
Directors Plan and 3,250 shares of common stock were awarded during 1996. At
December 31, 1996, 46,750 shares of common stock were available for the granting
of future awards.
NOTE 14 RETIREMENT PLANS AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
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The following footnote excludes amounts related to MidCon except for
certain liabilities that were retained by the Company.
Occidental has various defined contribution retirement plans for its
salaried, domestic union and nonunion hourly, and certain foreign national
employees that provide for periodic contributions by Occidental based on plan-
specific criteria, such as base pay, age level and/or employee contributions.
Occidental contributed and expensed $53 million, $58 million and $58 million
under the provisions of these plans for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Occidental's retirement and postretirement defined benefit plans are
accrued based on various assumptions and discount rates, as described below. The
actuarial assumptions used could change in the near term as a result of changes
in expected future trends and other factors which, depending on the nature of
the changes, could cause increases or decreases in the liabilities accrued.
Pension costs for Occidental's defined benefit pension plans, determined by
independent actuarial valuations, are funded by payments to trust funds, which
are administered by independent trustees. The components of the net pension cost
for 1996, 1995 and 1994 were as follows (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
================================================ ========= ========= =========
Service cost--benefits earned during the period $ 9 $ 9 $ 8
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 23 23 21
Actual return on plan assets (31) (43) 1
Net amortization and deferral 21 32 (10)
Curtailments and settlements 1 12 --
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Net pension cost $ 23 $ 33 $ 20
================================================ ========= ========= =========
In 1996, 1995 and 1994, Occidental recorded adjustments to retained
earnings of credits of $8 million and $16 million and a charge of $10 million,
respectively, to reflect the net-of-tax difference between the additional
liability required under pension accounting provisions and the corresponding
intangible asset.
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The following table sets forth the defined benefit plans' funded status and
amounts recognized in Occidental's consolidated balance sheets at December 31,
1996 and 1995 (in millions):
1996 1995
------------------------------ ------------------------------
Assets Exceed Accumulated Assets Exceed Accumulated
Accumulated Benefits Accumulated Benefits
Balance at December 31, Benefits Exceed Assets Benefits Exceed Assets
===================================================== ============= ============= ============= =============
PRESENT VALUE OF THE ESTIMATED PENSION BENEFITS TO
BE PAID IN THE FUTURE
Vested benefits $ 75 $ 208 $ 35 $ 230
Nonvested benefits 4 11 4 11
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Accumulated benefit obligations 79 219 39 241
Effect of projected future salary increases(a) 12 9 15 6
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total projected benefit obligations 91 228 54 247
Plan assets at fair value 95 169 50 179
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF(LESS THAN)
PLAN ASSETS $ (4) $ 59 $ 4 $ 68
===================================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
Projected benefit obligation in excess of(less than)
plan assets $ (4) $ 59 $ 4 $ 68
Unrecognized net asset(obligation) 1 (8) (4) (4)
Unrecognized prior service(cost) benefit -- (9) -- (7)
Unrecognized net gain(loss) (4) (25) 2 (46)
Additional minimum liability(b) -- 39 -- 55
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
PENSION LIABILITY(ASSET) $ (7) $ 56 $ 2 $ 66
===================================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
(a) The effect of salary increases related primarily to international salary-based plans.
(b) A related amount up to the limit allowable under SFAS No. 87--"Employers' Accounting for Pensions" has been included
in other assets. Amounts exceeding such limits have been charged to retained earnings.
The discount rate used in determining the actuarial present value of the
projected benefit obligations was 7.5 percent in 1996 and 1995. The rate of
increase in future compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present
value of the projected benefit obligations was between 4.5 percent and 5.5
percent in 1996 and 1995. The expected long-term rate of return on assets was 8
percent in 1996 and 1995.
Occidental provides medical, dental and life insurance for certain active,
retired and disabled employees and their eligible dependents. Beginning in 1993,
certain salaried participants pay for all medical cost increases in excess of
increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The benefits generally are funded
by Occidental as the benefits are paid during the year. The cost of providing
these benefits is based on claims filed and insurance premiums paid for the
period. The total benefits costs were approximately $89 million in 1996, $78
million in 1995 and $108 million in 1994. The 1996, 1995 and 1994 costs included
$37 million, $17 million and $46 million, respectively, for postretirement
costs, as discussed below.
Effective January 1, 1992, Occidental adopted SFAS No. 106--"Employers'
Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." This statement
required that the cost of postretirement benefits other than pensions, which are
primarily for health care, be accrued as a form of deferred compensation earned
during the period that employees render service, rather than the previously
permitted practice of accounting for such costs as claims were paid. Occidental
elected immediate recognition of the net obligation at January 1, 1992.
The postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 was
determined by application of the terms of medical, dental and life insurance
plans, including the effect of established maximums on covered costs, together
with relevant actuarial assumptions and health care cost trend rates projected
at a CPI increase of 3 percent and 4 percent in 1996 and 1995, respectively
(except for union employees). For union employees, the health care cost trend
rates were projected at annual rates ranging ratably from 9 percent in 1996 to 6
percent through the year 2002 and level thereafter. The effect of a 1 percent
annual increase in these assumed cost trend rates would increase the accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $14 million in 1996; the
annual service and interest costs would not be materially affected. The weighted
average discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 was 7.5 percent. Occidental's
funding policy generally is to pay claims as they come due.
The following table sets forth the postretirement plans' combined status,
reconciled with the amounts included in the consolidated balance sheets at
December 31, 1996 and 1995 (in millions):
Balance at December 31, 1996 1995
=================================================== ========= =========
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Retirees $ 255 $ 303
Fully eligible active plan participants 49 51
Other active plan participants 73 84
--------- ---------
Total accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 377 438
Plan assets at fair value -- --
--------- ---------
Unfunded status 377 438
Unrecognized prior service cost (5) (5)
Unrecognized net gain(loss) 40 (27)
--------- ---------
Accrued postretirement benefit cost $ 412 $ 406
=================================================== ========= =========
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Net periodic postretirement benefit cost for 1996, 1995 and 1994 included
the following components (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
=============================================================== ========= ========= =========
Service cost--benefits attributed to service during the period $ 6 $ 7 $ 8
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 29 34 34
Net amortization and deferral 2 2 4
Curtailments and settlements -- (26) --
--------- --------- ---------
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $ 37 $ 17 $ 46
=============================================================== ========= ========= =========
NOTE 15 INVESTMENTS
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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 December 31, 1996, Occidental's equity investments
consisted primarily of a pipeline in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, an
investment of approximately 30 percent in the common shares of CanadianOxy and
various chemical partnerships and joint ventures. Equity investments paid
dividends of $48 million, $34 million and $26 million to Occidental in 1996,
1995 and 1994, respectively. Cumulative undistributed earnings since
acquisition, in the amount of $201 million, of 50-percent-or-less-owned
companies have been accounted for by Occidental under the equity method. At
December 31, 1996 and 1995, Occidental's investment in equity investees exceeded
the historical underlying equity in net assets by approximately $258 million
and $203 million, respectively, which is being amortized into income over
periods not exceeding 40 years. The aggregate market value of the investment
in CanadianOxy, based on the quoted market price for CanadianOxy common shares,
was $644 million at December 31, 1996, compared with an aggregate book value of
$251 million.
Occidental and its subsidiaries' purchases from certain equity method
pipeline ventures and chemical partnerships were $183 million, $192 million and
$183 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Occidental and its
subsidiaries' sales to certain equity method pipeline ventures and chemical
partnerships were $245 million, $263 million and $224 million, in 1996, 1995 and
1994, respectively.
The following table presents Occidental's proportional interest in the
summarized financial information of its equity method investments (in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
================================ ========= ========= =========
Revenues $ 849 $ 764 $ 644
Costs and expenses 779 670 584
--------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 70 $ 94 $ 60
================================ ========= ========= =========
Balance at December 31, 1996 1995
================================ ========= =========
Current assets $ 257 $ 211
Noncurrent assets $ 1,108 $ 876
Current liabilities $ 156 $ 138
Noncurrent liabilities $ 657 $ 465
Stockholders' equity $ 552 $ 484
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Investments also include certain cost method investments, in which
Occidental owns less than 20 percent of the voting stock. At December 31, 1996,
these investments consisted primarily of the shares in Clark (see Note 8).
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NOTE 16 SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
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Occidental has guaranteed the payments of principal of, and interest on,
certain publicly traded debt securities of its subsidiary, OXY USA.
The following table presents summarized financial information for OXY USA
(in millions):
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
================================ ========= ========= =========
Revenues $ 982 $ 709 $ 748
Costs and expenses 882 778 749
--------- --------- ---------
Net income(loss) $ 100 $ (69) $ (1)
================================ ========= ========= =========
Balance at December 31, 1996 1995
================================ ========= =========
Current assets $ 183 $ 206
Intercompany receivable $ 428 $ 323
Noncurrent assets $ 2,028 $ 2,057
Current liabilities $ 277 $ 244
Interest bearing note to parent $ 105 $ 121
Noncurrent liabilities $ 1,221 $ 1,283
Stockholders' equity $ 1,036 $ 938
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NOTE 17 INDUSTRY SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
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Occidental conducts its continuing operations through two industry
segments: oil and gas and chemical. The oil and gas segment explores for,
develops, produces and markets crude oil and natural gas domestically and
internationally. The chemical segment manufactures and markets, domestically
and internationally, a variety of basic chemicals, petrochemicals, polymers
and plastics and specialty chemicals.
Earnings of industry segments and geographic areas exclude interest income,
interest expense, unallocated corporate expenses, discontinued operations,
extraordinary items and income from equity investments, but include gains from
dispositions of segment and geographic area assets (see Note 4). 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.
Identifiable assets are those assets used in the operations of the
segments. Corporate assets consist of cash, short-term investments, certain
corporate receivables and other assets, including net assets of discontinued
operations.
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INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
In millions
Oil and Gas Chemical Corporate Total
=================================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
TOTAL REVENUES $ 3,695 $ 4,484 $ 133 $ 8,312
============ ============ ============ ============
Pretax operating profit(loss)(a,b) $ 739 $ 683 $ (566) $ 856
Income taxes (259) (15) (68) (342)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- 184 184
Extraordinary gain(loss) -- -- (30) (30)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 480(c) $ 668(d) $ (480)(e)$ 668
============ ============ ============ ============
Property, plant and equipment additions, net(f) $ 651 $ 262 $ 14 $ 927
============ ============ ============ ============
Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 493 $ 236 $ 32 $ 761
============ ============ ============ ============
TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,496 $ 5,429 $ 5,056 $ 14,981
=================================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
TOTAL REVENUES $ 3,043 $ 5,410 $ 180 $ 8,633
============ ============ ============ ============
Pretax operating profit(loss)(a,b) $ 211 $ 1,107 $ (647) $ 671
Income taxes (166) (27) (120) (313)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- 153 153
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 45(g) $ 1,080(h) $ (614) $ 511
============ ============ ============ ============
Property, plant and equipment additions, net(f) $ 480 $ 243 $ 11 $ 734
============ ============ ============ ============
Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 451 $ 262 $ 55 $ 768
============ ============ ============ ============
TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,594 $ 5,181 $ 5,567 $ 15,342
=================================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
TOTAL REVENUES $ 2,494 $ 4,680 $ 96 $ 7,270
============ ============ ============ ============
Pretax operating profit(loss)(a,b) $ 128 $ 368 $ (685) $ (189)
Income taxes (101) (18) 85 (34)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- 187 187
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 27(i) $ 350(j) $ (413)(k)$ (36)
============ ============ ============ ============
Property, plant and equipment additions, net(f) $ 1,046 $ 191 $ 2 $ 1,239
============ ============ ============ ============
Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 396 $ 278 $ 54 $ 728
============ ============ ============ ============
TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,488 $ 5,935 $ 4,953 $ 15,376
=================================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
(a) Research and development costs were $16 million in 1996, $21 million in 1995 and $22 million in 1994.
(b) Divisional earnings include charges and credits in lieu of U.S. federal income taxes. In 1996, the amounts allocated to the
divisions were credits of $15 million and $26 million at oil and gas and chemical, respectively. In 1995, the amounts
allocated to the divisions were credits of $16 million and $27 million at oil and gas and chemical, respectively. In 1994,
a credit of $18 million and a credit of $32 million were allocated to oil and gas and chemical, respectively.
(c) Includes a charge of $105 million for the write-down of investment in the Republic of Komi.
(d) Includes a pretax gain of $170 million related to favorable litigation settlements and a charge of $75 million for additional
environmental reserves, and the related state tax effects.
(e) Includes a $100 million reduction in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
(f) Excludes acquisitions of other businesses of $58 million in chemical in 1996 and $11 million and $257 million in oil and gas
in 1995 and 1994, respectively. Includes capitalized interest of $9 million in 1996, $10 million in 1995 and $5 million in
1994.
(g) Includes charges of $109 million for settlement of litigation and $95 million for reorganization costs.
(h) Includes a pretax gain of $40 million from the sale of a PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana.
(i) Includes a $45 million charge for environmental and litigation matters, a charge of $11 million for the impairment of oil and
gas properties and a $12 million charge for a voluntary retirement program and severance and related costs, partially offset
by a $16 million gain resulting from the sale of the remaining interest in its producing operations in Argentina and a $15
million benefit resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer needed for anticipated liabilities related to the sale of
the U.K. North Sea interests.
(j) Includes a $55 million charge for litigation matters, charges of $48 million for expenses related to the curtailment and
closure of certain plant operations and an $11 million unfavorable impact related to an explosion at the Taft plant and
charges for start-up costs related to the Swift Creek chemical plant.
(k) Includes a net benefit of $7 million resulting from the reversal of reserves no longer required and the adoption of SFAS No.
112--"Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits."
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GEOGRAPHIC AREAS(a,b)
In millions
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere
States Hemisphere and Other Corporate Total
========================================== ========= ========== ========== ========= =========
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
TOTAL REVENUES $ 6,379(c) $ 769 $ 1,031 $ 133 $ 8,312
========= ========== ========== ========= =========
Geographic earnings(loss) before taxes $ 922 $ 260 $ 240 $ (566) $ 856
Income taxes (15) (90) (169) (68) (342)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- -- 184 184
Extraordinary gain(loss) -- -- -- (30) (30)
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 907 $ 170 $ 71 $ (480) $ 668
========= ========== ========== ========= =========
TOTAL ASSETS $ 7,659 $ 897 $ 1,369 $ 5,056 $ 14,981
========================================== ========= ========== ========== ========= =========
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
TOTAL REVENUES $ 6,985(c) $ 672 $ 796 $ 180 $ 8,633
========= ========== ========== ========= =========
Geographic earnings(loss) before taxes $ 913 $ 182 $ 223 $ (647) $ 671
Income taxes (24) (56) (113) (120) (313)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- -- 153 153
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 889 $ 126 $ 110 $ (614) $ 511
========= ========== ========== ========= =========
TOTAL ASSETS $ 7,446 $ 783 $ 1,546 $ 5,567 $ 15,342
========================================== ========= ========== ========== ========= =========
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
TOTAL REVENUES $ 6,127(c) $ 626 $ 421 $ 96 $ 7,270
========= ========== ========== ========= =========
Geographic earnings(loss) before taxes $ 384 $ 167 $ (55) $ (685) $ (189)
Income taxes (15) (65) (39) 85 (34)
Discontinued operations, net -- -- -- 187 187
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME(LOSS) $ 369 $ 102 $ (94) $ (413) $ (36)
========= ========== ========== ========= =========
TOTAL ASSETS $ 8,216 $ 708 $ 1,499 $ 4,953 $ 15,376
========================================== ========= ========== ========== ========= =========
(a) Included in the consolidated balance sheets were liabilities of approximately $254 million, $285 million
and $249 million at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, which pertained to operations based
outside the United States and Canada.
(b) Investments in foreign countries are subject to the actions of those countries, which could significantly
affect Occidental's operations and investments in those countries.
(c) Includes export sales, consisting of chemical products, of approximately $673 million, $1.039 billion and
$756 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
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NOTE 18 COSTS AND RESULTS OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCING ACTIVITIES
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Capitalized costs relating to oil and gas producing activities and related
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, which include impairments,
were as follows (in millions):
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
======================================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
DECEMBER 31, 1996
Proved properties $ 4,695 $ 1,891 $ 1,274 $ 7,860
Unproved properties 64 33 97 194
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
TOTAL PROPERTY COSTS(a) 4,759 1,924 1,371 8,054
Support facilities 11 125 54 190
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
TOTAL CAPITALIZED COSTS 4,770 2,049 1,425 8,244
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
and valuation provisions (2,760) (1,554) (522) (4,836)
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
NET CAPITALIZED COSTS $ 2,010 $ 495 $ 903 $ 3,408
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' net capitalized costs(b) $ 76 $ 80 $ 152 $ 308
======================================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Proved properties $ 4,614 $ 1,754 $ 1,224 $ 7,592
Unproved properties 78 36 184 298
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
TOTAL PROPERTY COSTS(a) 4,692 1,790 1,408 7,890
Support facilities 21 119 50 190
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
TOTAL CAPITALIZED COSTS 4,713 1,909 1,458 8,080
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
and valuation provisions (2,680) (1,474) (381) (4,535)
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
NET CAPITALIZED COSTS $ 2,033 $ 435 $ 1,077 $ 3,545
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' net capitalized costs(b) $ 68 $ 66 $ 164 $ 298
======================================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
DECEMBER 31, 1994
Proved properties $ 4,566 $ 1,645 $ 1,239 $ 7,450
Unproved properties 96 19 99 214
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
TOTAL PROPERTY COSTS(a) 4,662 1,664 1,338 7,664
Support facilities 22 127 51 200
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
TOTAL CAPITALIZED COSTS 4,684 1,791 1,389 7,864
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
and valuation provisions (2,559) (1,410) (339) (4,308)
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
NET CAPITALIZED COSTS $ 2,125 $ 381 $ 1,050 $ 3,556
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' net capitalized costs(b) $ 56 $ 61 $ 206 $ 323
======================================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
(a) Includes costs related to leases, exploration costs, lease and well equipment, pipelines and terminals, gas
plants and other equipment.
(b) Excludes amounts applicable to synthetic fuels.
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Costs incurred relating to oil and gas producing activities, whether
capitalized or expensed, were as follows (in millions):
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
================================ ========= ========== ========== =========
DECEMBER 31, 1996
Acquisition of properties
Proved $ 8 $ -- $ 28 $ 36
Unproved 9 -- -- 9
Exploration costs 30 55 80 165
Development costs 212 118 244 574
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
$ 259 $ 173 $ 352 $ 784
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' costs $ 35 $ 36 $ 54 $ 125
================================ ========= ========== ========== =========
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Acquisition of properties
Proved $ 4 $ -- $ 55 $ 59
Unproved 7 -- 4 11
Exploration costs 29 34 70 133
Development costs 173 110 118 401
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
$ 213 $ 144 $ 247 $ 604
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' costs $ 28 $ 23 $ 25 $ 76
================================ ========= ========== ========== =========
DECEMBER 31, 1994
Acquisition of properties
Proved $ 268 $ -- $ 252 $ 520
Unproved 24 -- 47 71
Exploration costs 31 20 102 153
Development costs 167 85 99 351
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
$ 490(a) $ 105 $ 500(a) $ 1,095
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' costs $ 14 $ 14 $ 27 $ 55
================================ ========= ========== ========== =========
(a) Amounts exclude the deferred tax effects of $22 million and $21 million in the
United States and Eastern Hemisphere and Other, respectively, related to the
Placid acquisition.
36
The results of operations of Occidental's oil and gas producing activities,
which exclude oil trading activities and items such as asset dispositions,
corporate overhead and interest, were as follows (in millions):
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
States Hemisphere(a) and Other Worldwide
======================================================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
Revenues $ 906 $ 571 $ 912(b) $ 2,389
Production costs 241 157 184 582
Exploration expenses 25 28 67 120
Other operating expenses 49 51 124 224
Other expense--write-down of investment in Komi -- -- 105 105
Depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions 234(c) 83 164 481
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
PRETAX INCOME(LOSS) 357 252 268 877
Income tax expense(benefit)(d) 81 89 169(b) 339
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS $ 276 $ 163 $ 99 $ 538
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' results of operations $ 8 $ 3 $ 25 $ 36
======================================================================= ========= ========== ========== =========
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
Revenues $ 702 $ 467 $ 679(b) $ 1,848
Production costs 238 157 141 536
Exploration expenses 22 30 54 106
Other operating expenses 51 67 118 236
Depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions 249(c) 69 128 446
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
PRETAX INCOME(LOSS) 142 144 238 524
Income tax expense(benefit)(d) 16 52 113(b) 181
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS(e) $ 126 $ 92 $ 125 $ 343
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' results of operations $ 6 $ 1 $ 25 $ 32
======================================================================= ========= ========== ========== =========
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
Revenues $ 724 $ 422 $ 326(b) $ 1,472
Production costs 249 165 86 500
Exploration expenses 20 17 90 127
Other operating expenses 60 78 83 221
Depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions 220(c) 61 102 383
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
PRETAX INCOME(LOSS) 175 101 (35) 241
Income tax expense(benefit)(d) -- 62 39(b) 101
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS(e) $ 175 $ 39 $ (74) $ 140
========= ========== ========== =========
Share of equity investees' results of operations $ 4 $ 7 $ 17 $ 28
======================================================================= ========= ========== ========== =========
(a) Includes amounts applicable to operating interests in which Occidental receives an agreed-upon fee per barrel of crude oil
produced.
(b) Revenues and income tax expense include taxes owed by Occidental but paid by governmental entities on its behalf.
(c) Includes a credit of $15 million, $16 million and $18 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, under the method of
allocating amounts in lieu of taxes.
(d) U.S. federal income taxes reflect expense allocations related to oil and gas activities, including allocated interest and
corporate overhead. Foreign income taxes were included in geographic areas on the basis of operating results.
(e) The 1995 and 1994 amounts have been restated as a result of cost reclassifications to be on a consistent basis with 1996.
The new presentation reflects the current cost structure of the oil and gas producing activities of the Company.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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To the Stockholders and Board of Directors, Occidental Petroleum Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of OCCIDENTAL
PETROLEUM CORPORATION (a Delaware corporation) and consolidated subsidiaries as
of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1996 (included on pages 14 through 37). These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Occidental Petroleum
Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
January 20, 1998
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1996 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Occidental Petroleum Corporation
In millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries
Three months ended MARCH 31 JUNE 30 SEPTEMBER 30 DECEMBER 31 TOTAL YEAR
====================================== ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Divisional net sales
Oil and gas $ 753 $ 879 $ 1,149 $ 899 $ 3,680
Chemical 1,068 1,058 1,084 1,097 4,307
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net sales $ 1,821 $ 1,937 $ 2,233 $ 1,996 $ 7,987
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Gross profit $ 481 $ 544 $ 550 $ 616 $ 2,191
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Divisional earnings
Oil and gas $ 161 $ 144 $ 20 $ 155 $ 480
Chemical 118 212 228 110 668
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
279 356 248 265 1,148
Unallocated corporate items
Interest expense, net (132) (113) (107) (102) (454)
Income taxes (44) (83) 36 (18) (109)
Other (17) (11) (13) (30) (71)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income from continuing operations 86 149 164 115 514
Discontinued operations, net 78 32 30 44 184
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (30) -- -- -- (30)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income(loss) $ 134 $ 181(a) $ 194(b) $ 159 $ 668
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Primary earnings per common share
Income from continuing operations $ .20 $ .39 $ .43 $ .28 $ 1.30
Discontinued operations, net .24 .10 .10 .13 .56
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (.09) -- -- -- (.09)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ .35 $ .49 $ .53 $ .41 $ 1.77
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Fully diluted earnings per common share
Income from continuing operations $ .20 $ .39 $ .42 $ .28 $ 1.33
Discontinued operations, net .23 .08 .08 .12 .48
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (.09) -- -- -- (.08)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per
common share $ .34 $ .47 $ .50 $ .40 $ 1.73
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Dividends per common share $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ 1.00
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Market price per common share
High $ 27 $ 27 1/4 $ 25 7/8 $ 25 5/8
Low $ 20 1/8 $ 24 1/4 $ 21 1/2 $ 20 1/2
====================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
(a) Includes a $130 million benefit related to a favorable litigation settlement, and a charge of $75 million for
additional environmental reserves relating to various existing sites, and the related state tax effects in the
chemical division.
(b) Includes a charge of $105 million for the write-down of an investment in an oil and gas project in the Republic of
Komi, a $40 million benefit related to a favorable litigation settlement in the chemical division and a $100 million
benefit for a reduction in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
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1995 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Occidental Petroleum Corporation
In millions, except per-share amounts and Subsidiaries
Three months ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 Total Year
====================================== ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Divisional net sales
Oil and gas $ 705 $ 756 $ 779 $ 779 $ 3,019
Chemical 1,472 1,456 1,325 1,117 5,370
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net sales $ 2,177 $ 2,212 $ 2,104 $ 1,896 $ 8,389
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Gross profit $ 569 $ 618 $ 504 $ 458 $ 2,149
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Divisional earnings
Oil and gas $ 60 $ (30) $ 46 $ (31) $ 45
Chemical 307 354 252 167 1,080
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
367 324 298 136 1,125
Unallocated corporate items
Interest expense, net (144) (137) (134) (133) (548)
Income taxes (85) (36) (49) 8 (162)
Other (11) (9) (13) (24) (57)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income from continuing operations 127 142 102 (13) 358
Discontinued operations, net 51 45 39 18 153
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income(loss) $ 178 $ 187(a) $ 141 $ 5(b) $ 511
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Primary earnings per common share
Income from continuing operations $ .33 $ .37 $ .24 $ (.11) $ .83
Discontinued operations, net .16 .14 .12 .06 .48
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ .49 $ .51 $ .36 $ (.05) $ 1.31
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Fully diluted earnings per common share
Income from continuing operations $ .34 $ .37 $ .25 $ (.11) $ .86
Discontinued operations, net .13 .12 .11 .06 .44
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- -- --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per
common share $ .47 $ .49 $ .36 $ (.05) $ 1.30
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Dividends per common share $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ .25 $ 1.00
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
Market price per common share
High $ 22 $ 24 3/8 $ 23 7/8 $ 23 1/2
Low $ 18 $ 21 1/4 $ 21 1/8 $ 20 1/8
====================================== ============ ============ ============ ============
(a) Includes charges of $109 million for settlement of litigation in the oil and gas division, partially offset by a
pretax gain of $40 million from the sale of Occidental's PVC facility at Addis, Louisiana.
(b) Includes reorganization charges of $95 million recorded in the oil and gas division.
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SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS INFORMATION (Unaudited)
The following tables set forth Occidental's net interests in quantities of
proved developed and undeveloped reserves of crude oil, condensate and natural
gas and changes in such quantities. Crude oil reserves (in millions of barrels)
include condensate. The reserves are stated after applicable royalties.
Estimates of reserves have been made by Occidental engineers. These estimates
include reserves in which Occidental holds an economic interest under service
contracts and other arrangements.
RESERVES
Oil in millions of barrels, natural gas in billions of cubic feet
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Oil Gas Oil(a) Gas Oil Gas Oil Gas
=================================================== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
PROVED DEVELOPED AND UNDEVELOPED RESERVES
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 195 1,980 395 3 203 153 793 2,136
Revisions of previous estimates 3 (5) 68 -- 21 -- 92 (5)
Improved recovery 10 2 -- -- 5 -- 15 2
Extensions and discoveries 10 78 22 -- 18 27 50 105
Purchases of proved reserves 22 154 -- -- 56 193 78 347
Sales of proved reserves -- (3) (23) (3) -- -- (23) (6)
Production (22) (227) (44) -- (21) (19) (87) (246)
- --------------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 218 1,979 418 -- 282 354 918 2,333
Revisions of previous estimates 6 25 14 -- 51 (14) 71 11
Improved recovery 6 6 24 -- 12 -- 42 6
Extensions and discoveries 5 35 8 -- 12 373 25 408
Purchases of proved reserves -- 4 -- -- -- 9 -- 13
Sales of proved reserves (16)(b) (5) -- -- (9)(b) (37) (25) (42)
Production (23) (223) (47) -- (31) (46) (101) (269)
- --------------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 196 1,821 417 -- 317 639 930 2,460
Revisions of previous estimates 11 26 (19) -- 77 200 69 226
Improved recovery 1 -- -- -- 18 -- 19 --
Extensions and discoveries 16 105 3 -- 11 40 30 145
Purchases of proved reserves 1 18 -- -- -- 3 1 21
Sales of proved reserves (1) (6) -- -- (46) -- (47) (6)
Production (21) (220) (47) -- (37) (42) (105) (262)
- --------------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 203 1,744 354 -- 340 840 897 2,584
=================================================== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
PROPORTIONAL INTEREST IN EQUITY INVESTEES' RESERVES
December 31, 1993 4 35 11 90 29 58 44 183
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1994 5 32 11 84 25 46 41 162
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1995 5 36 12 81 21 39 38 156
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
DECEMBER 31, 1996 5 47 14 77 20 30 39 154
=================================================== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
See footnotes on following page.
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RESERVES continued
Oil in millions of barrels, natural gas in billions of cubic feet
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Oil Gas Oil(a) Gas Oil Gas Oil Gas
=================================================== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
PROVED DEVELOPED RESERVES
December 31, 1993 155 1,792 300 3 103 56 558 1,851
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1994 169 1,851 258 -- 173 264 600 2,115
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1995 149 1,747 283 -- 195 235 627 1,982
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
DECEMBER 31, 1996 153 1,677 260 -- 213 205 626 1,882
=================================================== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
PROPORTIONAL INTEREST IN EQUITY INVESTEES' RESERVES
December 31, 1993 4 27 6 83 27 54 37 164
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1994 4 27 7 77 24 38 35 142
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
December 31, 1995 5 30 10 75 16 31 31 136
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
DECEMBER 31, 1996 4 41 13 69 15 25 32 135
=================================================== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
(a) Portions of these reserves are being produced pursuant to exclusive service contracts.
(b) Includes approximately 14 million and 6 million barrels of oil (which approximate 17.7 million barrels of WTI-equivalent oil)
in the United States and Eastern Hemisphere and Other, respectively, associated with the advance sale of crude oil (see
Note 8).
STANDARDIZED MEASURE, INCLUDING YEAR-TO-YEAR CHANGES THEREIN, OF DISCOUNTED
FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS For purposes of the following disclosures, estimates
were made of quantities of proved reserves and the periods during which they are
expected to be produced. Future cash flows were computed by applying year-end
prices to Occidental's share of estimated annual future production from proved
oil and gas reserves, net of royalties. Future development and production costs
were computed by applying year-end costs to be incurred in producing and further
developing the proved reserves. Future income tax expenses were computed by
applying, generally, year-end statutory tax rates (adjusted for permanent
differences, tax credits and allowances) to the estimated net future pretax cash
flows. The discount was computed by application of a 10 percent discount factor.
The calculations assumed the continuation of existing economic, operating and
contractual conditions at each of December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994. However,
such arbitrary assumptions have not necessarily proven to be the case in the
past. Other assumptions of equal validity would give rise to substantially
different results.
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STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS
In millions
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
States Hemisphere(a) and Other Worldwide
=================================================== ========== ========== ========== ==========
AT DECEMBER 31, 1996
Future cash flows $ 8,887 $ 4,642 $ 8,399 $ 21,928
Future costs
Production costs and other operating expenses (3,296) (1,853) (3,139) (8,288)
Development costs(b) (514) (289) (1,184) (1,987)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 5,077 2,500 4,076 11,653
Future income tax expense (1,646) (875) (457) (2,978)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS 3,431 1,625 3,619 8,675
Ten percent discount factor (1,462) (555) (1,418) (3,435)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
STANDARDIZED MEASURE 1,969 1,070 2,201 5,240
Share of equity investees' standardized measure 117 104 234 455
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 2,086 $ 1,174 $ 2,435 $ 5,695
=================================================== ========== ========== ========== ==========
AT DECEMBER 31, 1995
Future cash flows $ 6,110 $ 4,206 $ 5,639 $ 15,955
Future costs
Production costs and other operating expenses (2,479) (1,824) (2,303) (6,606)
Development costs(b) (496) (269) (689) (1,454)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,135 2,113 2,647 7,895
Future income tax expense (916) (655) (234) (1,805)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS 2,219 1,458 2,413 6,090
Ten percent discount factor (979) (564) (957) (2,500)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
STANDARDIZED MEASURE 1,240 894 1,456 3,590
Share of equity investees' standardized measure 76 53 239 368
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 1,316 $ 947 $ 1,695 $ 3,958
=================================================== ========== ========== ========== ==========
AT DECEMBER 31, 1994
Future cash flows $ 6,333 $ 3,769 $ 4,253 $ 14,355
Future costs
Production costs and other operating expenses (2,557) (1,830) (1,748) (6,135)
Development costs(b) (560) (321) (169) (1,050)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 3,216 1,618 2,336 7,170
Future income tax expense (928) (517) (138) (1,583)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS 2,288 1,101 2,198 5,587
Ten percent discount factor (1,004) (448) (833) (2,285)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
STANDARDIZED MEASURE 1,284 653 1,365 3,302
Share of equity investees' standardized measure 49 47 258 354
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 1,333 $ 700 $ 1,623 $ 3,656
=================================================== ========== ========== ========== ==========
(a) Includes amounts applicable to operating interests in which Occidental receives an agreed-upon fee per
barrel of crude oil produced.
(b) Includes dismantlement and abandonment costs.
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CHANGES IN THE STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE
NET CASH FLOWS FROM PROVED RESERVE QUANTITIES
In millions
For the years ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
================================================================================= ========= ========= =========
BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 3,590 $ 3,302 $ 2,216
--------- --------- ---------
Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced, net of production costs and other
operating expenses (1,640) (1,169) (764)
Net change in prices received per barrel, net of production costs and other
operating expenses 2,604 672 477
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, net of future production and
development costs 576 170 215
Change in estimated future development costs (620) (110) (163)
Revisions of quantity estimates 863 394 246
Development costs incurred during the period 573 401 328
Accretion of discount 305 369 260
Net change in income taxes (655) (195) (108)
Purchases and sales of reserves in place, net (403) (247) 599
Changes in production rates and other 47 3 (4)
--------- --------- ---------
NET CHANGE 1,650 288 1,086
--------- --------- ---------
END OF YEAR $ 5,240 $ 3,590 $ 3,302
================================================================================= ========= ========= =========
The information set forth below does not include information with respect
to operations of equity investees.
The following table sets forth, for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1996, Occidental's approximate average sales prices and
average production costs of oil and gas. Production costs are the costs incurred
in lifting the oil and gas to the surface and include gathering, treating,
primary processing, field storage, property taxes and insurance on proved
properties, but do not include depreciation, depletion and amortization,
royalties, income taxes, interest, general and administrative and other
expenses.
AVERAGE SALES PRICES AND AVERAGE PRODUCTION COSTS OF OIL AND GAS
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere
For the years ended December 31, States Hemisphere(a,b) and Other(a)
================================================== ========== ========== ==========
1996
Oil
Average sales price ($/bbl.) $ 18.98 $ 12.65 $ 17.66
Gas
Average sales price ($/Mcf) $ 2.11 $ -- $ 2.23
Average oil and gas production cost ($/bbl.)(c) $ 4.04 $ 3.34 $ 4.09
- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1995
Oil
Average sales price ($/bbl.) $ 15.61 $ 10.62 $ 14.47
Gas
Average sales price ($/Mcf) $ 1.51 $ -- $ 2.07
Average oil and gas production cost ($/bbl.)(c) $ 3.96 $ 3.34 $ 3.65
- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1994
Oil
Average sales price ($/bbl.) $ 14.21 $ 10.19 $ 12.08
Gas
Average sales price ($/Mcf) $ 1.85 $ 1.72 $ 1.15
Average oil and gas production cost ($/bbl.)(c) $ 4.16 $ 3.75 $ 3.56
- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(a) Sales prices are calculated before royalties with respect to certain of Occidental's interests.
(b) Sales prices include fees received under service contracts.
(c) Natural gas volumes have been converted to equivalent barrels based on energy content of six Mcf
of gas to one barrel of oil.
44
The following table sets forth, for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1996, Occidental's net productive and dry exploratory and
development wells drilled.
NET PRODUCTIVE AND DRY EXPLORATORY AND DEVELOPMENT WELLS DRILLED
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
For the years ended December 31, States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
==================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
1996
Oil-- Exploratory -- 2.8 3.6 6.4
Development 61.6 23.2 18.4 103.2
Gas-- Exploratory 2.6 -- 2.0 4.6
Development 103.2 -- 1.7 104.9
Dry-- Exploratory 5.5 2.5 6.2 14.2
Development 15.6 0.5 2.1 18.2
- ------------------------------------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
1995
Oil-- Exploratory 1.4 0.7 2.0 4.1
Development 79.3 20.6 26.8 126.7
Gas-- Exploratory 9.0 -- 1.7 10.7
Development 90.1 -- 4.7 94.8
Dry-- Exploratory 5.5 2.7 7.9 16.1
Development 14.5 0.4 -- 14.9
- ------------------------------------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
1994
Oil-- Exploratory 1.5 -- 3.0 4.5
Development 139.6 10.8 58.6 209.0
Gas-- Exploratory 0.6 -- 1.0 1.6
Development 104.7 -- 1.0 105.7
Dry-- Exploratory 3.2 -- 12.5 15.7
Development 19.5 0.9 0.6 21.0
- ------------------------------------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 1996, Occidental's
productive oil and gas wells (both producing wells and wells capable of
production). The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of wells with
multiple completions.
PRODUCTIVE OIL AND GAS WELLS
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
Wells at December 31, 1996 States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
==================================== =========== ========== ========== ============
Oil-- Gross(a) 9,592 (268) 382 (-) 778 (21) 10,752 (289)
Net(b) 5,280 (61) 265 (-) 402 (21) 5,947 (82)
Gas-- Gross(a) 3,970 (184) -- (-) 113 (-) 4,083 (184)
Net(b) 2,551 (43) -- (-) 36 (-) 2,587 (43)
- ------------------------------------ ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------
(a) The total number of wells in which interests are owned or which are
operated under service contracts.
(b) The sum of fractional interests.
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 1996, Occidental's
participation in exploratory and development wells being drilled.
PARTICIPATION IN EXPLORATORY AND DEVELOPMENT WELLS BEING DRILLED
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
Wells at December 31, 1996 States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
========================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
Exploratory and development wells-- Gross 59 3 18 80
Net 43 3 7 53
- ------------------------------------------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
At December 31, 1996, Occidental was participating in 102 pressure
maintenance and waterflood projects in the United States, 1 in Latin America, 27
in the Middle East and 6 in Russia.
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The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 1996, Occidental's
holdings of developed and undeveloped oil and gas acreage.
OIL AND GAS ACREAGE
Other Eastern
United Western Hemisphere Total
Thousands of acres States Hemisphere and Other Worldwide
==================================== ========= ========== ========== =========
Developed(a)-- Gross(b) 2,288 135 11,379 13,802
Net(c) 1,535 126 5,457 7,118
- ------------------------------------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Undeveloped(d)-- Gross(b) 1,521 9,162 35,587 46,270
Net(c) 806 7,084 21,110 29,000
- ------------------------------------ --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
(a) Acres spaced or assigned to productive wells.
(b) Total acres in which interests are held.
(c) Sum of the fractional interests owned, based on working interests or shares of production,
if under production-sharing agreements.
(d) Acres on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit the
production of commercial quantities of oil and gas, regardless of whether the acreage
contains proved reserves.
The following table sets forth, for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1996, Occidental's domestic oil and gas production.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION--DOMESTIC
Oil Production Natural Gas Production
Thousands of barrels per day Millions of cubic feet per day
----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994
================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
California 2 5 5 -- -- --
Gulf of Mexico 10 11 11 154 157 180
Kansas 6 6 7 186 193 194
Louisiana 6 7 3 43 39 23
Mississippi 1 1 -- 3 4 5
New Mexico 3 3 3 24 22 20
Oklahoma 4 5 5 52 57 60
Texas 21 21 22 126 128 131
Wyoming -- -- -- 9 8 5
Other States 4 5 3 4 4 2
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
TOTAL 57 64 59 601 612 620
================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
The following table sets forth, for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1996, Occidental's international oil and gas production.
OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION--INTERNATIONAL
Oil Production Natural Gas Production
Thousands of barrels per day Millions of cubic feet per day
----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994
================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Argentina -- -- 4 -- -- 1
Colombia 29 30 28 -- -- --
Congo 4 9 2 -- -- --
Ecuador 18 20 18 -- -- --
Netherlands -- -- -- 72 78 --
Oman 13 12 12 -- -- --
Pakistan 6 6 7 43 49 52
Peru 54 58 61 -- -- --
Qatar 38 20 3 -- -- --
Russia 25 23 21 -- -- --
Venezuela 27 21 8 -- -- --
Yemen 15 15 14 -- -- --
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
TOTAL 229 214 178 115 127 53
================== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors, Occidental Petroleum Corporation:
We have audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
the consolidated financial statements of Occidental Petroleum Corporation for
the year ended December 31, 1996 included in this Form 8-K, and have issued our
report thereon dated January 20, 1998. Our audit was made for the purpose of
forming an opinion on those statements taken as a whole. The Valuation and
Qualifying Accounts schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management
and is presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange
Commission's rules and regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. This schedule
has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the
basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material
respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the
basic financial statements taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
January 20, 1998
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS(a)
(In millions)
ADDITIONS
---------------------
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO CHARGED TO BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND OTHER END OF
OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS PERIOD
- ----------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1996
Allowance for doubtful
accounts $ 19 $ 12 $ -- $ (7) $ 24
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Environmental $ 578 $ 100 $ 11 $ (127)(b) $ 562
Foreign and other
taxes, litigation and
other reserves 931 65 24 (85)(b) 935
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
$1,509 $ 165 $ 35 $ (212) $1,497(c)
- ----------------------- ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
1995
Allowance for doubtful
accounts $ 17 $ 8 $ 1 $ (7) $ 19
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Environmental $ 632 $ 21 $ 18 $ (93)(b) $ 578
Foreign and other
taxes, litigation and
other reserves 953 140 50 (212)(b) 931
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
$1,585 $ 161 $ 68 $ (305) $1,509(c)
- ----------------------- ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
1994
Allowance for doubtful
accounts $ 13 $ 6 $ 1 $ (3) $ 17
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Environmental $ 737 $ 4 $ 51 $ (160)(b) $ 632
Foreign and other
taxes, litigation and
other reserves 758 190 84 (79)(b) 953
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
$1,495 $ 194 $ 135 $ (239) $1,585(c)
- ----------------------- ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
(a) All amounts exclude MidCon.
(b) Primarily represents payments.
(c) Of these amounts, $204 million, $207 million and $193 million in 1996,
1995 and 1994, respectively, is classified as current.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
(Amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)
1996 1995 1994
--------- --------- ---------
EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
- ---------------------------------------------------
Applicable to common shares:
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 421,387 $ 265,268 $(298,274)
Discontinued operations, net 183,733 152,992 187,018
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (29,836) -- (176)
--------- --------- ---------
Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 575,284 $ 418,260 $(111,432)
========= ========= =========
Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 318,711 316,853 305,603
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 4,814 1,025 5,258
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and
other 351 260 13
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares (94) (65) (68)
Effect of assumed exercises
Dilutive effect of exercise of options
outstanding and other 363 158 30
--------- --------- ---------
Weighted average common stock and common stock
equivalents 324,145 318,231 310,836
========= ========= =========
Primary earnings per share:
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 1.30 $ .83 $ (.96)
Discontinued operations, net .56 .48 .60
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (.09) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Earnings(loss) per common and common equivalent
share $ 1.77 $ 1.31 $ (.36)
========= ========= =========
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
- ---------------------------------------------------
Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 575,284 $ 418,260 $(111,432)
Dividends applicable to dilutive preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) 58,538 -- --
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 34,164 34,165 --
--------- --------- ---------
$ 667,986 $ 452,425 $(111,432)
========= ========= =========
Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 318,711 316,853 305,603
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 4,814 1,025 5,258
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and
other 351 260 13
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares (94) (65) (68)
Effect of assumed conversions
Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of
preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) 33,186 -- --
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 28,068 30,566 --
Dilutive effect of exercise of options
outstanding and other 431 212 40
--------- --------- ---------
Total for computation of fully diluted earnings per
share 385,467 348,851 310,846
========= ========= =========
Fully diluted earnings per share:
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 1.33 $ .86 $ (.96)
Discontinued operations, net .48 .44 .60
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (.08) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ 1.73 $ 1.30 $ (.36)
========= ========= =========
- ---------------------------------------------------
(a) Convertible securities are not considered in the calculations if the effect
of the conversion is anti-dilutive.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL ENTERPRISE RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
FOR THE FIVE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions, except ratios)
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
- --------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Income(loss) from continuing
operations(a) $ 486 $ 325 $ (236) $ (190) $ (242)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Add:
Provision(credit) for taxes on income
(other than foreign oil and gas
taxes) 99 155 (59) (23) (89)
Interest and debt expense(b) 492 591 586 598 669
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- 6
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
629 789 577 624 637
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Earnings(loss) before fixed charges $1,115 $1,114 $ 341 $ 434 $ 395
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Fixed charges
Interest and debt expense including
capitalized interest(b) $ 499 $ 595 $ 589 $ 609 $ 682
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- 6
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total fixed charges $ 537 $ 638 $ 639 $ 658 $ 739
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.08 1.75 n/a(d) n/a(d) n/a(d)
- ---------------------------------------- ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
(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) Adjusted to a pretax basis.
(d) Not computed due to less than one-to-one coverage. Earnings were
inadequate to cover fixed charges by $298 million in 1994, $224
million in 1993 and $344 million in 1992.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
====================================================================== ========= =========
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4) $ 303 $ 258
Receivables, net 722 757
Inventories (Note 5) 537 582
Prepaid expenses and other 294 313
--------- ---------
Total current assets 1,856 1,910
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, net 151 153
EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Note 11) 980 985
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of $7,870
at March 31, 1997 and $7,690 at December 31, 1996 (Note 6) 8,224 8,196
OTHER ASSETS 459 416
NET ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 3,460 3,321
--------- ---------
$ 15,130 $ 14,981
===================================================================== ========= =========
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, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
====================================================================== ========= =========
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities $ 7 $ 27
Notes payable 48 20
Accounts payable 629 617
Accrued liabilities 937 1,077
Domestic and foreign income taxes 172 96
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities 1,793 1,837
--------- ---------
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities and unamortized discount 4,639 4,511
--------- ---------
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes 856 839
Other 2,625 2,654
--------- ---------
3,481 3,493
--------- ---------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Nonredeemable preferred stock, stated at liquidation value 1,325 1,325
ESOP preferred stock, at par value 1,400 1,400
Unearned ESOP shares (1,394) (1,394)
Common stock, at par value 66 66
Additional paid-in capital 4,369 4,463
Retained earnings(deficit) (546) (726)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (3) 6
--------- ---------
5,217 5,140
--------- ---------
$ 15,130 $ 14,981
====================================================================== ========= =========
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, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in millions, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31
----------------------
1997 1996
===================================================================== ========= =========
REVENUES
Net sales and operating revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 842 $ 753
Chemical operations 1,075 1,068
--------- ---------
1,917 1,821
Interest, dividends and other income 15 23
Gains on disposition of assets, net -- 4
Income from equity investments (Note 11) 18 17
--------- ---------
1,950 1,865
--------- ---------
COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Cost of sales 1,327 1,340
Selling, general and administrative and other operating expenses 196 177
Environmental remediation 6 6
Exploration expense 25 16
Interest and debt expense, net 108 140
--------- ---------
1,662 1,679
--------- ---------
Income(loss) from continuing operations before taxes 288 186
Provision for domestic and foreign income and other taxes (Note 10) 161 100
--------- ---------
Income(loss) from continuing operations 127 86
Discontinued operations, net 52 78
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (Note 2) -- (30)
--------- ---------
NET INCOME(LOSS) 179 134
Preferred dividends (23) (23)
--------- ---------
EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK $ 156 $ 111
========= =========
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .31 $ .20
Discontinued operations, net .16 .24
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (.09)
--------- ---------
Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ .47 $ .35
========= =========
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .32 $ .20
Discontinued operations, net .14 .23
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (.09)
--------- ---------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .46 $ .34
========= =========
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE $ .25 $ .25
========= =========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING 330.1 319.4
===================================================================== ========= =========
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, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
================================================================================= ========= =========
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Income(loss) from continuing operations, after extraordinary gain(loss),net $ 127 $ 56
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Extraordinary (gain)loss, net -- 30
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 204 185
Deferred income tax provision 42 37
Other noncash charges to income 18 19
Gains on disposition of assets, net -- (5)
Income from equity investments (18) (17)
Exploration expense 25 16
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (226) (187)
Other operating, net (47) (40)
--------- ---------
125 94
Operating cash flow from discontinued operations 149 198
--------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities 274 292
--------- ---------
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (262) (200)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net -- 8
Other investing, net 8 11
--------- ---------
(254) (181)
Investing cash flow from discontinued operations (8) (42)
--------- ---------
Net cash used by investing activities (262) (223)
--------- ---------
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt 4 --
Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements 153 632
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease liabilities (26) (1,012)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 7 6
Proceeds of notes payable 30 3
Cash dividends paid (105) (103)
Other financing, net (13) 4
--------- ---------
50 (470)
Financing cash flow from discontinued operations (17) (30)
--------- ---------
Net cash provided(used) by financing activities 33 (500)
--------- ---------
Increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 45 (431)
Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of period 258 579
--------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents--end of period $ 303 $ 148
================================================================================= ========= =========
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, 1997
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 restated consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto
for the year ended December 31, 1996 included in this Form 8-K (Form 8-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, 1997 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, 1997 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 1997 presentation.
Reference is made to Note 1 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for a summary of significant accounting policies.
In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its
MidCon natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary. The transaction
is expected to close in the first quarter of 1998. The consolidated
financial statements have been restated to reflect MidCon as a discontinued
operation. As a result of this transaction Occidental will record a charge
of approximately $750 million in the fourth quarter of 1997. Income from
discontinued operations included tax charges of $31 million and $44 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and March 31, 1996, respectively.
The following footnotes to the consolidated condensed financial statements
also have been restated to exclude the operations of MidCon.
2. Extraordinary Gain(Loss)
The 1996 first quarter results included a net extraordinary loss of $30
million, which resulted from the early retirement of high-coupon debt.
3. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash payments during the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996
included federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately $15
million and $2 million, respectively. Interest paid (net of interest
capitalized) totaled approximately $101 million and $163 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
4. 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 $211 million and $205 million at March 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively.
5. 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, 1997 December 31, 1996
====================== ============== =================
Raw materials $ 95 $ 135
Materials and supplies 175 173
Work in progress 18 17
Finished goods 304 304
--------- ---------
592 629
LIFO reserve (55) (47)
--------- ---------
Total $ 537 $ 582
========= =========
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6. Property, Plant and Equipment
Reference is made to the consolidated balance sheets and Note 1 thereto
incorporated by reference in the 1996 Form 10-K for a description of
investments in property, plant and equipment.
7. Retirement Plans and Postretirement Benefits
Reference is made to Note 14 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for a description of the retirement plans and postretirement
benefits of Occidental and its subsidiaries.
8. Lawsuits, Claims and Related Matters
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been named in a substantial
number of governmental proceedings as defendants or potentially responsible
parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA) and corresponding state acts. These 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.
As to those proceedings for which Occidental does not have sufficient
information to determine a range of liability, Occidental does have
sufficient information on which to base the opinion below.
It is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate legal liabilities
that may arise from various lawsuits, claims and proceedings, including
environmental proceedings described above, pending against Occidental and
its subsidiaries, some of which may involve substantial amounts. However, in
management's opinion, after taking into account reserves, none of such
pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings should have a material adverse
effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of
operations in any given year.
9. Other Commitments and Contingencies
Occidental has certain other commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. Additionally,
Occidental has agreed to participate in the development of certain natural
gas reserves and construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Malaysia;
however, Occidental has not yet entered into any material development or
construction contracts.
Reference is made to Note 11 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for information concerning Occidental's long-term purchase
obligations for certain products and services.
In management's opinion, none of such commitments and contingencies
discussed above should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's
consolidated financial position or results of operations in any given year.
10. Income Taxes
The provision for taxes based on income for the 1997 and 1996 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, 1996, Occidental had, for U.S. federal income tax return
purposes, an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $200 million
available to reduce future income taxes. The alternative minimum tax credit
carryforward does not expire.
Occidental is subject to audit by taxing authorities for varying periods in
various tax jurisdictions. Management believes that any required adjustments
to Occidental's tax liabilities will not have a material adverse impact on
its financial position or results of operations in any given year.
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11. Investments
Investments in companies, other than oil and gas exploration, 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, 1997, Occidental's equity investments consisted
primarily of joint-interest pipelines, including a pipeline in the Dutch
sector of the North Sea, an investment of approximately 30 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, 1997 1996
============================ ========= =========
Revenues $ 226 $ 183
Costs and expenses 208 166
--------- ---------
Net income $ 18 $ 17
========= =========
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, 1997 1996
============================ ========= =========
Revenues $ 310 $ 234
Costs and expenses 242 211
--------- ---------
Net income $ 68 $ 23
========= =========
Balance at March 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
=============================== ============== =================
Current assets $ 163 $ 183
Intercompany receivable $ 484 $ 428
Noncurrent assets $ 2,040 $ 2,028
Current liabilities $ 273 $ 277
Interest bearing note to parent $ 97 $ 105
Noncurrent liabilities $ 1,213 $ 1,221
Stockholders' equity $ 1,104 $ 1,036
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Occidental's net income for the first quarter of 1997 was $179 million, on net
sales and operating revenues of $1.9 billion, compared with $134 million, on net
sales and operating revenues of $1.8 billion, for the same period of 1996.
Primary earnings per common share were $.47 for the first quarter of 1997,
compared with $.35 for the same period of 1996.
In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its MidCon
natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary to K N Energy for $3.49
billion. K N Energy will also pay Occidental an average of $30 million a year
for a twenty-nine year lease of the MidCon Texas Pipeline. The transaction is
expected to close in the first quarter of 1998.
As a result of this transaction Occidental will record a charge of approximately
$750 million in the fourth quarter of 1997. The financial statements have been
restated to present MidCon as a discontinued operation.
The increase in net sales and operating revenues and net income for the first
quarter of 1997, compared with the same period of 1996, primarily reflected the
impact of higher worldwide crude oil and natural gas prices. The 1996 first
quarter earnings were negatively impacted by a net extraordinary loss of $30
million ($.09 per share), which resulted from the early retirement of high-
coupon debt.
The following table sets forth the sales and earnings of each operating division
and corporate items (in millions):
First Quarter
----------------------
1997 1996
========= =========
DIVISIONAL NET SALES
Oil and gas $ 842 $ 753
Chemical 1,075 1,068
--------- ---------
NET SALES $ 1,917 $ 1,821
========= =========
DIVISIONAL EARNINGS
Oil and gas $ 228 $ 161
Chemical 92 118
--------- ---------
320 279
UNALLOCATED CORPORATE ITEMS
Interest expense, net (101) (132)
Income taxes, administration and other (92) (61)
--------- ---------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 127 86
Discontinued operations, net 52 78
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (30)
--------- ---------
NET INCOME $ 179 $ 134
========= =========
Oil and gas earnings for the first quarter of 1997 were $228 million, compared
with $161 million for the same period of 1996. The increase in earnings in
1997, compared with 1996, reflected higher worldwide crude oil and natural gas
prices and cost benefits from the reorganization, partially offset by higher
taxes, depreciation and exploration expense. Approximately 19 percent and 24
percent of oil and gas revenues were attributed to oil trading activity in 1997
and 1996, 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 1997 were $92 million, compared with
$118 million for the same period of 1996. The decrease in 1997 earnings
reflected the impact of lower margins primarily resulting from higher feedstock
and raw material costs and the unfavorable impact of a temporary outage at the
Bayport, Texas ethylene glycol and ethylene oxide facility. Revenues reflected
higher prices for chlorine, ethylene dichloride, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and
petrochemicals, mostly offset by lower caustic soda prices and the absence of
revenues from divested assets. Most of Occidental's chemical products are
commodity in nature, the prices of which are sensitive to a number of complex
factors. Although Occidental is unable to accurately forecast the trend of
sales prices for its commodity chemical products, price increases have been
announced subsequent to March 31, 1997, for chlorine, caustic soda and PVC. At
this time it is not known if any portion of the increases will be accepted by
the market.
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Divisional earnings include credits in lieu of U.S. federal income taxes. In
the first quarter of 1997 and 1996, divisional earnings benefited by $10 million
from credits allocated. This included credits of $4 million and $6 million at
oil and gas and chemical, respectively, in both quarters.
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to various lawsuits,
environmental and other proceedings and claims, some of which may involve
substantial amounts. See Note 8 to the consolidated condensed financial
statements. Occidental also has commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. See Note 9 to the
consolidated condensed financial statements. In management's opinion, after
taking into account reserves, none of these matters should have a material
adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of
operations in any given year.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Occidental's net cash provided by operating activities was $274 million for the
first quarter of 1997, compared with $292 million for the same period of 1996.
The 1997 and 1996 noncash charges included employee benefit plans expense and
various other charges.
Occidental's net cash used by investing activities was $262 million for the
first quarter of 1997, compared with $223 million for the same period of 1996.
Capital expenditures were $262 million in 1997, including $206 million in oil
and gas and $56 million in chemical. Capital expenditures were $200 million in
1996, including $160 million in oil and gas and $34 million in chemical.
Financing activities provided net cash of $33 million in the first quarter of
1997, compared with net cash used of $500 million for the same period of 1996.
The 1997 amount reflected net cash provided of $161 million, primarily from
proceeds from borrowings, and the payment of dividends of $105 million. The
1996 amount reflected net cash used of $377 million to reduce short-term and
long-term debt, net of proceeds from borrowings, primarily for the redemption of
the 11.75% Senior Debentures, and the payment of dividends of $103 million.
For 1997, Occidental expects that cash generated from operations and asset
sales, if any, 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 $1.8 billion at March 31, 1997,
compared with $2.0 billion at December 31, 1996.
In October 1996, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position No. 96-1--"Environmental Remediation Liabilities" (SOP 96-
1), which provides authoritative guidance on specific accounting issues that are
present in the recognition, measurement, display and disclosure of environmental
remediation liabilities. Occidental's implementation of SOP 96-1, effective
January 1, 1997, did not have an impact on Occidental's financial position or
results of operations.
In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No.
125--"Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities." The statement provides consistent standards
for distinguishing transfers of financial assets that are sales, such as the
ongoing accounts receivable sales program, from transfers that are secured
borrowings. Occidental's implementation of SFAS No. 125, effective January 1,
1997, did not have an impact on Occidental's financial position or results of
operations.
In February 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 128--"Earnings per Share." The
statement revises and simplifies the computation for earnings per share
previously calculated under Accounting Principles Board No. 15--"Earnings per
Share." Occidental will adopt this standard, which also includes certain
additional disclosures, in the fourth quarter of 1997. The adoption of the
standard is not expected to have a material effect on Occidental's earnings per
share.
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 are generally expected to 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.
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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, is
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.
As of March 31, 1997, 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 226 Superfund or
comparable state sites. (This number does not include 72 sites where Occidental
has been successful in resolving its involvement.) The 226 sites include 80
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 144 sites, Occidental has had no recent
or significant communication or activity with government agencies or other PRPs
at 1 site, has denied involvement at 30 sites and has yet to determine
involvement in 16 sites. With respect to the remaining 97 of these sites,
Occidental is in various stages of evaluation. For 89 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 89 sites include 26 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 97 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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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31
----------------------
EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE 1997 1996
---------------------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Applicable to common shares:
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 103,959 $ 62,170
Discontinued operations, net 52,341 78,120
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (29,836)
--------- ---------
Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 156,300 $ 110,454
========= =========
Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 329,228 318,711
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 408 401
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 99 62
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares (81) (69)
Effect of assumed exercises
Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 449 249
--------- ---------
Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents 330,103 319,354
========= =========
Primary earnings per share:
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .31 $ .20
Discontinued operations, net .16 .24
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (.09)
--------- ---------
Earnings(loss) per common and common equivalent share $ .47 $ .35
========= =========
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
----------------------------------------------------------------
Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 156,300 $ 110,454
Dividends applicable to dilutive preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) 14,634 --
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 8,540 8,541
--------- ---------
$ 179,474 $ 118,995
========= =========
Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 329,228 318,711
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 408 401
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 99 62
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares (81) (69)
Effect of assumed conversions and exercises
Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) 33,186 --
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 31,006 25,806
Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 449 483
--------- ---------
Total for computation of fully diluted earnings per share 394,295 345,394
========= =========
Fully diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ .32 $ .20
Discontinued operations, net .14 .23
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- (.09)
--------- ---------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .46 $ .34
========= =========
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) Convertible securities are not considered in the calculations if the effect
of the conversion is anti-dilutive.
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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
----------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
- --------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income(loss) from continuing
operations(a) $ 121 $ 81 $ 486 $ 325 $ (236) $ (190) $ (242)
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Add:
Provision (credit) for taxes on
income (other than foreign oil
and gas taxes) 68 39 99 155 (59) (23) (89)
Interest and debt expense(b) 110 143 492 591 586 598 669
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 9 9 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- -- -- 6
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
187 191 629 789 577 624 637
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Earnings(loss) before fixed charges $ 308 $ 272 $ 1,115 $ 1,114 $ 341 $ 434 $ 395
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Fixed charges
Interest and debt expense
including capitalized interest(b) $ 113 $ 143 $ 499 $ 595 $ 589 $ 609 $ 682
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 9 9 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- -- -- 6
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total fixed charges $ 122 $ 152 $ 537 $ 638 $ 639 $ 658 $ 739
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.52 1.79 2.08 1.75 n/a(d) n/a(d) n/a(d)
- --------------------------------------- ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
(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) Adjusted to a pretax basis.
(d) Not computed due to less than one-to-one coverage. Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $298 million in 1994,
$224 million in 1993 and $344 million in 1992.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
====================================================================== ========= =========
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5) $ 315 $ 258
Receivables, net 765 757
Inventories (Note 6) 574 582
Prepaid expenses and other 263 313
--------- ---------
Total current assets 1,917 1,910
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, net 137 153
EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Note 12) 978 985
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of $7,974
at June 30, 1997 and $7,690 at December 31, 1996 (Note 7) 8,340 8,196
OTHER ASSETS 474 416
NET ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 3,437 3,321
--------- ---------
$ 15,283 $ 14,981
====================================================================== ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
====================================================================== ========= =========
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities $ 5 $ 27
Notes payable 77 20
Accounts payable 725 617
Accrued liabilities 939 1,077
Domestic and foreign income taxes 105 96
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities 1,851 1,837
--------- ---------
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities and unamortized discount 4,743 4,511
--------- ---------
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes 853 839
Other 2,550 2,654
--------- ---------
3,403 3,493
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Nonredeemable preferred stock, stated at liquidation value 1,307 1,325
ESOP preferred stock, at par value 1,400 1,400
Unearned ESOP shares (1,370) (1,394)
Common stock, at par value 66 66
Additional paid-in capital 4,275 4,463
Retained earnings(deficit) (388) (726)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (4) 6
--------- ---------
5,286 5,140
--------- ---------
$ 15,283 $ 14,981
====================================================================== ========= =========
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 AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in millions, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
---------------------- ----------------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
================================================= ========= ========= ========= =========
REVENUES
Net sales and operating revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 1,055 $ 879 $ 1,897 $ 1,632
Chemical operations 1,103 1,058 2,178 2,126
--------- --------- --------- ---------
2,158 1,937 4,075 3,758
Interest, dividends and other income 19 143 34 166
Gains on asset dispositions, net (1) -- (1) 4
Income from equity investments (Note 12) 12 20 30 37
--------- --------- --------- ---------
2,188 2,100 4,138 3,965
--------- --------- --------- ---------
COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Cost of sales 1,604 1,392 2,931 2,732
Selling, general and administrative and other
operating expenses 181 197 377 374
Environmental remediation 12 82 18 88
Exploration expense 17 31 42 47
Interest and debt expense, net 108 120 216 260
--------- --------- --------- ---------
1,922 1,822 3,584 3,501
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income(loss) from continuing operations before taxes 266 278 554 464
Provision for domestic and foreign income and
other taxes (Note 11) 128 129 289 229
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income(loss) from continuing operations 138 149 265 235
Discontinued operations, net 20 32 72 110
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (Note 3) -- -- -- (30)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME(LOSS) 158 181 337 315
Preferred dividends (23) (23) (46) (46)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO
COMMON STOCK $ 135 $ 158 $ 291 $ 269
========= ========= ========= =========
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .35 $ .39 $ .66 $ .59
Discontinued operations, net .06 .10 .22 .34
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.09)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ .41 $ .49 $ .88 $ .84
========= ========= ========= =========
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .34 $ .39 $ .64 $ .59
Discontinued operations, net .05 .08 .20 .32
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.09)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .39 $ .47 $ .84 $ .82
========= ========= ========= =========
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE $ .25 $ .25 $ .50 $ .50
========= ========= ========= =========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING 330.6 322.4 330.3 320.9
================================================= ========= ========= ========= =========
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 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
================================================================================= ========= =========
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Income(loss) from continuing operations, after extraordinary gain(loss), net $ 265 $ 205
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities
Extraordinary (gain)loss, net -- 30
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 411 373
Deferred income tax provision 73 97
Other noncash charges to income 43 (2)
Gains on asset dispositions, net 1 (4)
Income from equity investments (30) (37)
Exploration expense 42 47
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (293) (231)
Other operating, net (138) (120)
--------- ---------
374 358
Operating cash flow from discontinued operations 194 388
--------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities 568 746
--------- ---------
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (655) (438)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net -- 10
Buyout of operating leases (20) --
Purchase of businesses, net (4) --
Sale of businesses, net 95 24
Other investing, net 8 17
--------- ---------
(576) (387)
Investing cash flow from discontinued operations (21) (113)
--------- ---------
Net cash used by investing activities (597) (500)
--------- ---------
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt 57 8
Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements 355 475
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease liabilities (194) (1,025)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 13 9
Proceeds(payments) of notes payable 58 77
Cash dividends paid (211) (206)
Other financing, net 2 9
--------- ---------
80 (653)
Financing cash flow from discontinued operations 6 ( 27)
--------- ---------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 86 (680)
--------- ---------
Increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 57 (434)
Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of period 258 579
--------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents--end of period $ 315 $ 145
================================================================================= ========= =========
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
June 30, 1997
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 restated consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto
for the year ended December 31, 1996 included in this Form 8-K (Form 8-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 June 30, 1997 and the consolidated
results of operations for the three and six months then ended and the
consolidated cash flows for the six months then ended. The results of
operations and cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 1997 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 1997 presentation.
Reference is made to Note 1 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for a summary of significant accounting policies.
2. Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions
In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its
MidCon natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary. The transaction
is expected to close in the first quarter of 1998. The consolidated
financial statements have been restated to reflect MidCon as a discontinued
operation. As a result of this transaction Occidental will record a charge
of approximately $750 million in the fourth quarter of 1997. Income from
discontinued operations included tax charges of $40 million and $63 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996, respectively. The
following footnotes to the consolidated condensed financial statements also
have been restated to exclude the operations of MidCon.
In June 1997, Occidental sold its chlor-alkali chemical plant located in
Tacoma, Washington for approximately $102 million which included $97 million
in cash and the balance in preferred stock. The sale did not have a material
effect on the results of operations. Also in June 1997, Occidental purchased
28,000 shares of preferred stock of Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. (Leslie's) for
total consideration of $28 million, which consisted of cash and the exchange
of $10 million of Leslie's subordinated debentures held by Occidental.
In April 1996, Occidental completed the acquisition of a 64 percent equity
interest in INDSPEC Holding Corporation (INDSPEC) for approximately $87
million in common stock. Under the terms of the transaction, INDSPEC's
management and employees retained voting control of INDSPEC. Also in April,
Occidental completed the sale of its subsidiary which engages in on-shore
drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells for approximately $32 million.
In addition, certain assets of its international phosphate fertilizer
trading operations were sold for approximately $20 million. None of these
transactions resulted in a material gain or loss.
3. Extraordinary Gain(Loss)
The 1996 six month results included a net extraordinary loss of $30 million,
which resulted from the early retirement of high-coupon debt in the first
quarter.
4. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash payments during the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 included
federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately $135 million and
$63 million, respectively. Interest paid (net of interest capitalized)
totaled approximately $203 million and $268 million for the six month
periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid money-market mutual funds and bank
deposits with initial maturities of three months or less when purchased.
Cash equivalents totaled approximately $214 million and $205 million at
June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, 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 June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
====================== ============= =================
Raw materials $ 108 $ 135
Materials and supplies 180 173
Work in progress 24 17
Finished goods 316 304
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628 629
LIFO reserve (54) (47)
--------- ---------
Total $ 574 $ 582
========= =========
7. Property, Plant and Equipment
Reference is made to the restated consolidated financial statements and
Note 1 thereto for a description of investments in property, plant and
equipment.
8. Retirement Plans and Postretirement Benefits
Reference is made to Note 14 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for a description of the retirement plans and postretirement
benefits of Occidental and its subsidiaries.
9. Lawsuits, Claims and Related Matters
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been named in a substantial
number of governmental proceedings as defendants or potentially responsible
parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA) and corresponding state acts. These 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.
As to those proceedings for which Occidental does not have sufficient
information to determine a range of liability, Occidental does have
sufficient information on which to base the opinion below.
It is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate legal liabilities
that may arise from various lawsuits, claims and proceedings, including
environmental proceedings described above, pending against Occidental and
its subsidiaries, some of which may involve substantial amounts. However, in
management's opinion, after taking into account reserves, none of such
pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings should have a material adverse
effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of
operations in any given year.
10. Other Commitments and Contingencies
Occidental has certain other commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. Additionally,
Occidental has agreed to participate in the development of certain natural
gas reserves and construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Malaysia;
however, Occidental has not yet entered into any material development or
construction contracts.
Reference is made to Note 11 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for information concerning Occidental's long-term purchase
obligations for certain products and services.
In management's opinion, none of such commitments and contingencies
discussed above should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's
consolidated financial position or results of operations in any given year.
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11. Income Taxes
The provision for taxes based on income for the 1997 and 1996 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, 1996, Occidental had, for U.S. federal income tax return
purposes, an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $200 million
available to reduce future income taxes. The alternative minimum tax credit
carryforward does not expire.
Occidental is subject to audit by taxing authorities for varying periods in
various tax jurisdictions. Management believes that any required adjustments
to Occidental's tax liabilities will not have a material adverse impact on
its financial position or results of operations in any given year.
12. 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 June 30, 1997, Occidental's equity
investments consisted primarily of joint-interest pipelines, including a
pipeline in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, an investment of
approximately 30 percent in the common shares of Canadian Occidental
Petroleum Ltd. and various chemical partnerships and joint ventures. The
following table presents Occidental's proportional interest in the
summarized financial information of its equity method investments (in
millions):
Periods Ended June 30
------------------------------------------------
Three Months Six Months
---------------------- ----------------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
========= ========= ========= =========
Revenues $ 236 $ 219 $ 462 $ 402
Costs and expenses 224 199 432 365
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 12 $ 20 $ 30 $ 37
========= ========= ========= =========
13. 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):
Periods Ended June 30
------------------------------------------------
Three Months Six Months
---------------------- ----------------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
========= ========= ========= =========
Revenues $ 214 $ 244 $ 524 $ 478
Costs and expenses 196 217 438 428
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 18 $ 27 $ 86 $ 50
========= ========= ========= =========
Balance at June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
=============================== ============= =================
Current assets $ 130 $ 183
Intercompany receivable $ 417 $ 428
Noncurrent assets $ 2,131 $ 2,028
Current liabilities $ 256 $ 277
Interest bearing note to parent $ 97 $ 105
Noncurrent liabilities $ 1,204 $ 1,221
Stockholders' equity $ 1,121 $ 1,036
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Occidental's net income for the first six months of 1997 totaled $337 million,
on net sales and operating revenues of $4.1 billion, compared with net income of
$315 million, on net sales and operating revenues of $3.8 billion, for the same
period of 1996. Occidental's net income for the second quarter of 1997 was $158
million, on net sales and operating revenues of $2.7 billion, compared with $181
million, on net sales and operating revenues of $2.5 billion, for the same
period of 1996. Primary earnings per common share were $.88 for the first six
months of 1997, compared with $.84 for the same period of 1996. Primary
earnings per common share were $.41 for the second quarter of 1997, compared
with $.49 for the same period of 1996.
In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its MidCon
natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary to K N Energy for $3.49
billion. K N Energy will also pay Occidental an average of $30 million a year
for a twenty-nine year lease of the MidCon Texas Pipeline. The transaction is
expected to close in the first quarter of 1998.
As a result of this transaction Occidental will record a charge of approximately
$750 million in the fourth quarter of 1997. The financial statements have been
restated to present MidCon as a discontinued operation.
The increase in net sales and operating revenues for the three and six months
ended June 30, 1997, compared with the same periods in 1996, reflected higher
revenues in both operating divisions. The decrease in net income for the
second quarter of 1997, compared with the same period in 1996, primarily
reflected the impact of lower domestic natural gas and worldwide crude oil
prices in the oil and gas division and the inclusion in 1996 of a favorable
litigation settlement, partially offset by charges in 1996 for additional
environmental reserves and the related tax effects at the Chemical division.
Excluding the impact of the favorable litigation settlement and charges for
additional environmental reserves and the related tax effects, Chemical
division earnings were higher in the second quarter of 1997 compared with
the second quarter of 1996.
Interest, dividends and other income for the three and six months ended June 30,
1996 includes $130 million received for a litigation settlement related to Love
Canal.
Income from equity investments decreased for the three and six months ended June
30, 1997, compared with the similar periods of 1996. The decrease primarily
reflected lower equity earnings from oil and gas investments.
The following table sets forth the sales and earnings of each operating division
and corporate items (in millions):
Periods Ended June 30
-------------------------------------------------
Three Months Six Months
---------------------- -----------------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
========= ========= ========= =========
DIVISIONAL NET SALES
Oil and gas $ 1,055 $ 879 $ 1,897 $ 1,632
Chemical 1,103 1,058 2,178 2,126
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET SALES $ 2,158 $ 1,937 $ 4,075 $ 3,758
========= ========= ========= =========
DIVISIONAL EARNINGS
Oil and gas $ 133 $ 144 $ 361 $ 305
Chemical 184 212 276 330
--------- --------- --------- ---------
317 356 637 635
UNALLOCATED CORPORATE ITEMS
Interest expense, net (101) (113) (202) (245)
Income taxes, administration and other (78) (94) (170) (155)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 138 149 265 235
Discontinued operations, net 20 32 72 110
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (30)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME $ 158 $ 181 $ 337 $ 315
========= ========= ========= =========
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Environmental remediation expense was $17 million for the first six months of
1997, compared with $88 million for the same period of 1996. The 1996 amount
included a second quarter charge of $75 million for additional environmental
reserves.
Oil and gas earnings for the first six months of 1997 were $361 million,
compared with $305 million for the same period of 1996. The increase in
earnings primarily reflected higher worldwide oil and natural gas prices, mainly
in the first quarter, and increased domestic natural gas production in both
quarters. Oil and gas earnings for the second quarter of 1997 were $133
million, compared with $144 million for the second quarter of 1996. The
decrease in second quarter earnings in 1997, compared with the same period in
1996, reflected lower domestic natural gas and worldwide crude oil prices,
partially offset by increased gas production and lower exploration expense. The
increase in revenues in the second quarter of 1997, compared with the same
period in 1996, primarily reflected higher oil trading activity. The increase
in revenues for the six months ended June 30, 1997, compared to the same period
in 1996, reflected higher oil trading activity in the second quarter, as well as
higher domestic natural gas and worldwide crude oil prices in the first quarter.
Approximately 30 percent and 26 percent of oil and gas revenues were attributed
to oil trading activity in the first six months of 1997 and 1996, 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 six months of 1997 were $276 million, compared
with earnings before special items of $278 million for the same period of 1996.
The 1996 results, after inclusion of $130 million related to a favorable
litigation settlement and a charge of $75 million for additional environmental
reserves relating to various existing sites, and the related state tax effects,
were $330 million. Chemical earnings for the second quarter of 1997 were $184
million, compared with earnings before special items of $160 million for the
second quarter of 1996. The improvement in 1997 second quarter earnings,
compared with the same period in 1996, reflected improved profit margins in
petrochemicals and chlorine partially offset by lower margins in caustic soda.
The 1996 second quarter results were $212 million after the previously mentioned
items. Most of Occidental's chemical products are commodity in nature, the
prices of which are sensitive to a number of complex factors. 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 six months of 1997, divisional earnings benefited by $20 million which
included $7 million and $13 million at oil and gas and chemical, respectively.
In the first six months of 1996, divisional earnings benefited by $21 million
which included $8 million and $13 million at oil and gas and chemical,
respectively.
Net interest expense for the first six months of 1997 was $202 million, compared
with $245 million for the same period of 1996. Net interest expense for the
second quarter of 1997 was $101 million, compared with $113 million for the
second quarter of 1996. The lower expense primarily reflected lower average
debt levels and lower average interest rates.
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to various lawsuits,
environmental and other proceedings and claims, some of which involve
substantial amounts. See Note 9 to the consolidated condensed financial
statements. Occidental also has commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. See Note 10 to the
consolidated condensed financial statements. In management's opinion, after
taking into account reserves, none of these matters should have a material
adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of
operations in any given year.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Occidental's net cash provided by operating activities was $568 million for the
first six months of 1997, compared with $746 million for the same period of
1996. The variance resulted mainly from changes in operating assets and
liabilities. This primarily reflects overall lower accounts payable and other
liabilities. The 1996 noncash charges included the previously mentioned $130
million favorable litigation settlement, partially offset by the $75 million
charge for additional environmental reserves. The 1997 and 1996 noncash charges
also included employee benefit plans expense and various other charges.
Occidental's net cash used by investing activities was $597 million for the
first six months of 1997, compared with cash used of $500 million for the same
period of 1996. Capital expenditures were $655 million in 1997, including $527
million in oil and gas and $127 million in chemical. Capital expenditures were
$438 million in 1996, including $339 million in oil and gas and $90 million
in chemical. The increase in 1997 from 1996 reflected higher spending in oil
and gas, primarily in Qatar and in the United States. Net proceeds from the
sale of businesses and disposal of property, plant and equipment for the first
six months of 1997 totaled $95 million which included the proceeds from the
sale of a chemical plant. Net proceeds from the sale of businesses and
disposals of property, plant and equipment for the first six months of 1996
totaled $34 million, which primarily reflected the proceeds from the sale of an
on-shore drilling and well servicing subsidiary.
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Financing activities provided net cash of $86 million in the first six months of
1997, compared with a use of $680 million for the same period of 1996. The 1997
amount reflected cash proceeds of $276 million from borrowings, net of
repayments. The 1996 amount reflected net cash used of $465 million to reduce
debt, net of proceeds from borrowings, primarily for the redemption of the
11.75% Senior Debentures. The payment of dividends totaled $211 million and
$206 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively.
For 1997, Occidental expects that cash generated from operations and any asset
sales generally will be adequate to meet its operating requirements, capital
spending and dividend payments. Additionally, Occidental has substantial
borrowing capacity which may also be used to meet cash requirements.
Available but unused lines of committed bank credit totaled approximately $1.6
billion at June 30, 1997, compared with $2.0 billion at December 31, 1996.
In June 1997, Occidental sold its chlor-alkali chemical plant located in Tacoma,
Washington for approximately $102 million which included $97 million in cash and
the balance in preferred stock. The sale did not have a material effect on the
results of operations.
In April 1996, Occidental completed the sale of its subsidiary which engages in
on-shore drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells for approximately $32
million. In addition, certain assets of its international phosphate fertilizer
trading operation were sold for approximately $20 million. Also in April,
Occidental completed the acquisition of a 64 percent equity interest in INDSPEC
for approximately $87 million in common stock. Under the terms of the
transaction, INDSPEC's management and employees retained voting control of
INDSPEC. None of these transactions resulted in a material gain or loss.
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 are generally expected to continue to rise in the
future.
A number of 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.
As of June 30, 1997, 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 223 Superfund or
comparable state sites. (This number does not include 75 sites where Occidental
has been successful in resolving its involvement.) The 223 sites include 81
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 140 sites, Occidental has had no recent
or significant communication or activity with government agencies or other PRPs
at 2 sites, has denied involvement at 28 sites and has yet to determine
involvement in 16 sites. With respect to the remaining 94 of these sites,
Occidental is in various stages of evaluation. For 86 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 86 sites include 24 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 94 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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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
---------------------- ----------------------
EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE 1997 1996 1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Applicable to common shares:
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 115,247 $ 126,349 $ 219,206 $ 188,519
Discontinued operations, net 19,853 31,936 72,194 110,056
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (29,836)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 135,100 $ 158,285 $ 291,400 $ 268,739
========= ========= ========= =========
Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 329,806 319,354 329,228 318,711
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 224 2,320 583 1,589
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 205 143 215 230
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares -- (5) (81) (71)
Effect of assumed exercises
Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 358 542 403 395
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents 330,593 322,354 330,348 320,854
========= ========= ========= =========
Primary earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ .35 $ .39 $ .66 $ .59
Discontinued operations, net .06 .10 .22 .34
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.09)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Earnings(loss) per common and common equivalent share $ .41 $ .49 $ .88 $ .84
========= ========= ========= =========
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 135,100 $ 158,285 $ 291,400 $ 268,739
Dividends applicable to dilutive preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) -- 14,634 -- --
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 8,279 8,541 16,819 17,082
--------- --------- --------- ---------
$ 143,379 $ 181,460 $ 308,219 $ 285,821
========= ========= ========= =========
Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 329,806 319,354 329,228 318,711
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 224 2,320 583 1,589
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 205 143 215 230
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares -- (5) (81) (71)
Effect of assumed conversions and exercises
Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) -- 33,186 -- --
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 34,582 27,070 34,582 27,070
Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 549 543 501 523
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total for computation of fully diluted earnings per share 365,366 382,611 365,028 348,052
========= ========= ========= =========
Fully diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ .34 $ .39 $ .65 $ .59
Discontinued operations, net .05 .08 .19 .32
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.09)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .39 $ .47 $ .84 $ .82
========= ========= ========= =========
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
(a) Convertible securities are not considered in the calculations if the effect of the conversion is anti-dilutive.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL ENTERPRISE RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
AND THE FIVE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions, except ratios)
Six Months Ended
June 30 Year Ended December 31
---------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
- --------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income(loss) from continuing
operations(a) $ 260 $ 222 $ 486 $ 325 $ (236) $ (190) $ (242)
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Add:
Provision (credit) for taxes on
income (other than foreign oil
and gas taxes) 133 118 99 155 (59) (23) (89)
Interest and debt expense(b) 220 265 492 591 586 598 669
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 20 19 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- -- -- 6
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
373 402 629 789 577 624 637
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Earnings(loss) before fixed charges $ 633 $ 624 $ 1,115 $ 1,114 $ 341 $ 434 $ 395
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Fixed charges
Interest and debt expense
including capitalized interest(b) $ 227 $ 266 $ 499 $ 595 $ 589 $ 609 $ 682
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 20 19 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- -- -- 6
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total fixed charges $ 247 $ 285 $ 537 $ 638 $ 639 $ 658 $ 739
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.56 2.19 2.08 1.75 n/a(d) n/a(d) n/a(d)
- --------------------------------------- ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
(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) Adjusted to a pretax basis.
(d) Not computed due to less than one-to-one coverage. Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $298 million in 1994,
$224 million in 1993 and $344 million in 1992.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 5) $ 164 $ 258
Receivables, net 714 757
Inventories (Note 6) 563 582
Prepaid expenses and other 245 313
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Total current assets 1,686 1,910
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES, net 133 153
EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Note 12) 950 985
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of $7,812
at September 30, 1997 and $7,690 at December 31, 1996 (Note 7) 8,474 8,196
OTHER ASSETS 471 416
NET ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 3,418 3,321
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$ 15,132 $ 14,981
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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
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities $ 5 $ 27
Notes payable 21 20
Accounts payable 632 617
Accrued liabilities 893 1,077
Domestic and foreign income taxes 122 96
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Total current liabilities 1,673 1,837
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LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities and unamortized discount 4,785 4,511
--------- ---------
DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Deferred and other domestic and foreign income taxes 849 839
Other 2,468 2,654
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3,317 3,493
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Nonredeemable preferred stock, stated at liquidation value 1,211 1,325
ESOP preferred stock, at par value 1,400 1,400
Unearned ESOP shares (1,359) (1,394)
Common stock, at par value 68 66
Additional paid-in capital 4,274 4,463
Retained earnings(deficit) (231) (726)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (6) 6
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5,357 5,140
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$ 15,132 $ 14,981
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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 AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in millions, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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REVENUES
Net sales and operating revenues
Oil and gas operations $ 883 $ 1,149 $ 2,780 $ 2,781
Chemical operations 1,124 1,084 3,302 3,210
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2,007 2,233 6,082 5,991
Interest, dividends and other income 30 57 64 223
Gains on asset dispositions, net -- 1 (1) 5
Income from equity investments (Note 12) (5) 17 25 54
--------- --------- --------- ---------
2,032 2,308 6,170 6,273
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COSTS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Cost of sales 1,448 1,684 4,379 4,416
Selling, general and administrative and other
operating expenses 248 289 625 663
Environmental remediation 6 6 24 94
Exploration expense 18 30 60 77
Interest and debt expense, net 107 113 323 373
--------- --------- --------- ---------
1,827 2,122 5,411 5,623
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Income(loss) from continuing operations before taxes 205 186 759 650
Provision for domestic and foreign income and
other taxes (Note 11) 75 22 364 251
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Income(loss) from continuing operations 130 164 395 399
Discontinued operations, net 27 30 99 140
Extraordinary gain(loss), net (Note 3) -- -- -- (30)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME(LOSS) 157 194 494 509
Preferred dividends (21) (23) (67) (69)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
EARNINGS(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK $ 136 $ 171 $ 427 $ 440
========= ========= ========= =========
PRIMARY EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .32 $ .43 $ .98 $ 1.02
Discontinued operations, net .08 .10 .30 .44
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.09)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Primary earnings(loss) per common share $ .40 $ .53 $ 1.28 $ 1.37
========= ========= ========= =========
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ .31 $ .42 $ .96 $ 1.04
Discontinued operations, net .07 .08 .27 .37
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.08)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .38 $ .50 $ 1.23 $ 1.33
========= ========= ========= =========
DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE $ .25 $ .25 $ .75 $ .75
========= ========= ========= =========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING 336.2 325.3 332.3 322.4
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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 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in millions)
1997 1996
================================================================================= ========= =========
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income(loss) from continuing operations, after extraordinary gain(loss), net $ 395 $ 369
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities
Extraordinary (gain)loss, net -- 30
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of assets 598 568
Deferred income tax provision 96 --
Other noncash charges to income 63 228
Gains on asset dispositions, net 1 (4)
Income from equity investments (24) (54)
Exploration expense 60 77
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (318) (263)
Other operating, net (226) (150)
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645 801
Operating cash flow from discontinued operations 218 449
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Net cash provided by operating activities 863 1,250
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (1,008) (677)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment, net 6 219
Buyout of operating leases (20) --
Purchase of businesses, net (4) (18)
Sale of businesses, net 95 24
Other investing, net 35 35
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(896) (417)
Investing cash flow from discontinued operations (46) (190)
--------- ---------
Net cash used by investing activities (942) (607)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt 77 11
Net proceeds from commercial paper and revolving credit agreements 508 531
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease liabilities (320) (1,333)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 16 18
Proceeds(payments) of notes payable 3 51
Cash dividends paid (316) (309)
Other financing, net 2 10
--------- ---------
(30) (1,021)
Financing cash flow from discontinued operations 15 (29)
--------- ---------
Net cash used by financing activities (15) (1,050)
--------- ---------
Increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (94) (407)
Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of period 258 579
--------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents--end of period $ 164 $ 172
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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
September 30, 1997
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 restated consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto
for the year ended December 31, 1996 included in this Form 8-K (Form 8-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 September 30, 1997 and the
consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months then ended
and the consolidated cash flows for the nine months then ended. The results
of operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 1997 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 1997 presentation.
Reference is made to Note 1 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for a summary of significant accounting policies.
2. Asset Acquisitions and Dispositions
In December 1997, Occidental signed a definitive agreement to sell its
MidCon natural gas transmission and marketing subsidiary. The
transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 1998. The
consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect MidCon
as a discontinued operation. As a result of this transaction Occidental
will record a charge of approximately $750 million in the fourth quarter
of 1997. Income from discontinued operations included tax charges of $57
million and $81 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and
September 30, 1996, respectively. The following footnotes to the
consolidated condensed financial statements also have been restated to
exclude the operations of MidCon.
In June 1997, Occidental sold its chlor-alkali chemical plant located in
Tacoma, Washington for approximately $102 million which included $97 million
in cash and the balance in preferred stock. The sale did not have a material
effect on the results of operations. Also in June 1997, Occidental purchased
28,000 shares of preferred stock of Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. (Leslie's) for
total consideration of $28 million, which consisted of cash and the exchange
of $10 million of Leslie's subordinated debentures held by Occidental.
In August 1996, Occidental acquired three specialty chemical operations--
Laurel Industries, Inc., Natural Gas Odorizing, Inc. and a plant from Power
Silicates Manufacturing, Inc.--in three separate transactions for
approximately $146 million, of which approximately $127 million was in
Occidental common stock.
In April 1996, Occidental completed the acquisition of a 64 percent equity
interest in INDSPEC Holding Corporation (INDSPEC) for approximately $87
million in common stock. Under the terms of the transaction, INDSPEC's
management and employees retained voting control of INDSPEC. Also in April,
Occidental completed the sale of its subsidiary which engages in on-shore
drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells for approximately $32 million.
In addition, certain assets of its international phosphate fertilizer
trading operations were sold for approximately $20 million. In July,
Occidental sold its royalty interest in the Congo for $215 million. None of
these transactions resulted in a material gain or loss.
3. Extraordinary Gain(Loss)
The 1996 nine month results included a net extraordinary loss of $30
million, which resulted from the early retirement of high-coupon debt in
the first quarter.
4. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash payments during the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996
included federal, foreign and state income taxes of approximately $129
million and $143 million, respectively. Interest paid (net of interest
capitalized) totaled approximately $309 million and $382 million for the
nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
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5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid money-market mutual funds and
bank deposits with initial maturities of three months or less when
purchased. Cash equivalents totaled approximately $96 million and $205
million at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively.
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 September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
====================== ================== =================
Raw materials $ 119 $ 135
Materials and supplies 180 173
Work in progress 21 17
Finished goods 294 304
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614 629
LIFO reserve (51) (47)
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Total $ 563 $ 582
========= =========
7. Property, Plant and Equipment
Reference is made to the restated consolidated financial statements and
Note 1 thereto for a description of investments in property, plant and
equipment.
8. Retirement Plans and Postretirement Benefits
Reference is made to Note 14 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for a description of the retirement plans and postretirement
benefits of Occidental and its subsidiaries.
9. Lawsuits, Claims and Related Matters
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries have been named in a substantial
number of governmental proceedings as defendants or potentially responsible
parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA) and corresponding state acts. These 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.
As to those proceedings for which Occidental does not have sufficient
information to determine a range of liability, Occidental does have
sufficient information on which to base the opinion below.
It is impossible at this time to determine the ultimate legal liabilities
that may arise from various lawsuits, claims and proceedings, including
environmental proceedings described above, pending against Occidental and
its subsidiaries, some of which may involve substantial amounts. However, in
management's opinion, after taking into account reserves, none of such
pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings should have a material adverse
effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of
operations in any given year.
10. Other Commitments and Contingencies
Occidental has certain other commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. Additionally,
Occidental has agreed to participate in the development of certain natural
gas reserves and construction of a liquefied natural gas plant in Malaysia;
however, Occidental has not yet entered into any material development or
construction contracts.
Reference is made to Note 11 to the restated consolidated financial
statements for information concerning Occidental's long-term purchase
obligations for certain products and services.
In management's opinion, none of such commitments and contingencies
discussed above should have a material adverse effect upon Occidental's
consolidated financial position or results of operations in any given year.
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11. Income Taxes
The provision for taxes based on income for the 1997 and 1996 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, 1996, Occidental had, for U.S. federal income tax return
purposes, an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $200 million
available to reduce future income taxes. The alternative minimum tax credit
carryforward does not expire.
Occidental is subject to audit by taxing authorities for varying periods in
various tax jurisdictions. Management believes that any required adjustments
to Occidental's tax liabilities will not have a material adverse impact on
its financial position or results of operations in any given year.
12. 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 September 30, 1997, Occidental's
equity investments consisted primarily of joint-interest pipelines,
including a pipeline in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, an investment of
approximately 30 percent in the common shares of Canadian Occidental
Petroleum Ltd. and various chemical partnerships and joint ventures. The
following table presents Occidental's proportional interest in the
summarized financial information of its equity method investments (in
millions):
Periods Ended September 30
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Three Months Nine Months
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1997 1996 1997 1996
========= ========= ========= =========
Revenues $ 245 $ 205 $ 707 $ 607
Costs and expenses 250 188 682 553
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Net income(loss) $ (5) $ 17 $ 25 $ 54
========= ========= ========= =========
13. 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):
Periods Ended September 30
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Three Months Nine Months
---------------------- ---------------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
========= ========= ========= =========
Revenues $ 216 $ 254 $ 740 $ 732
Costs and expenses 188 230 626 658
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Net income $ 28 $ 24 $ 114 $ 74
========= ========= ========= =========
Balance at September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
=============================== ================== =================
Current assets $ 133 $ 183
Intercompany receivable $ 367 $ 428
Noncurrent assets $ 2,107 $ 2,028
Current liabilities $ 246 $ 277
Interest bearing note to parent $ 89 $ 105
Noncurrent liabilities $ 1,124 $ 1,221
Stockholders' equity $ 1,148 $ 1,036
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14. Subsequent Events
On October 6, 1997, Occidental announced that it signed an agreement with
the Department of Energy to acquire the U.S. Government's 78 percent
interest in the Elk Hills Field for $3.65 billion. The acquisition will be
funded using anticipated proceeds from the divestiture of MidCon Corp.,
and an additional amount that Occidental expects to raise
from the sale of other non-strategic assets. In the interim, the
acquisition will be funded with temporary financing. The acquisition is
effective October 1, 1997, with closing, subject to congressional review,
expected in February 1998. The Elk Hills Field is located near Bakersfield,
California.
In addition to the above, the Occidental board of directors has authorized
the repurchase of up to 40 million shares of Occidental's common stock. The
repurchases will be made in the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions at the discretion of Occidental's management, depending upon
financial and market conditions or as otherwise provided by the Securities
and Exchange Commission and New York Stock Exchange rules and regulations.
The repurchase program has commenced and will be initially funded with
temporary financing.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Occidental's net income for the first nine months of 1997 totaled $494 million,
on net sales and operating revenues of $6.1 billion, compared with net income of
$509 million, on net sales and operating revenues of $6.0 billion, for the same
period of 1996. Occidental's net income for the third quarter of 1997 was $157
million, on net sales and operating revenues of $2.1 billion, compared with net
income of $194 million, on net sales and operating revenues of $2.2 billion, for
the same period of 1996. Primary earnings per common share were $1.28 for the
first nine months of 1997, compared with $1.37 for the same period of 1996.
Primary earnings per common share were $.40 for the third quarter of 1997,
compared with $.53 for the same period of 1996. In December 1997, Occidental
signed a definitive agreement to sell its MidCon natural gas transmission and
marketing subsidiary to K N Energy for $3.49 billion. K N Energy will also pay
Occidental an average of $30 million a year for a twenty-nine year lease of the
MidCon Texas Pipeline. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter
of 1998.
As a result of this transaction Occidental will record a charge of approximately
$750 million in the fourth quarter of 1997. The financial statements have been
restated to present MidCon as a discontinued operation.
The 1997 earnings included a third quarter charge, net of taxes, of $54 million
to extinguish existing liabilities and open-ended financial commitments under
employment agreements with two senior executives. The 1996 third quarter
earnings included a $40 million favorable litigation settlement, a $100 million
benefit from a reduction in federal income tax liabilities no longer required, a
$105 million charge for the write-down of an oil and gas project and related tax
effects. In addition to these items, the 1996 year-to-date earnings included a
second quarter favorable litigation settlement of $130 million, a $75 million
charge in the second quarter for additional environmental reserves and related
state tax effects and a first quarter extraordinary loss of $30 million which
resulted from the early extinguishment of debt. Earnings before special items
for the third quarter of 1997 were $211 million, compared with earnings before
special items of $168 million for the third quarter of 1996. The increase
primarily reflected improved margins in petrochemicals and chlorine, partially
offset by lower margins in caustic soda. Earnings before special items for the
nine months ended September 30, 1997 were $548 million, compared with $485
million for same period in 1996. The change primarily reflected increased
domestic natural gas production in the oil and gas division, improved margins in
petrochemicals and chlorine offset, in part, by lower caustic soda margins in
the chemical division.
Interest, dividends and other income for the nine months ended September 30,
1996 included $170 million, of which $40 million was recorded in the third
quarter for a litigation settlement related to Love Canal.
Income from equity investments decreased for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1997, compared with the similar periods of 1996. The decrease, in
both periods, primarily reflected lower equity earnings from chemical
investments which included currency devaluations in certain chemical joint
ventures in Thailand.
The following table sets forth the sales and earnings of each operating division
and corporate items (in millions):
Periods Ended September 30
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Three Months Nine Months
---------------------- ----------------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
========= ========= ========= =========
DIVISIONAL NET SALES
Oil and gas $ 883 $ 1,149 $ 2,780 $ 2,781
Chemical 1,124 1,084 3,302 3,210
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET SALES $ 2,007 $ 2,233 $ 6,082 $ 5,991
========= ========= ========= =========
DIVISIONAL EARNINGS
Oil and gas $ 136 $ 20 $ 497 $ 325
Chemical 223 228 499 558
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359 248 996 883
UNALLOCATED CORPORATE ITEMS
Interest expense, net (100) (107) (302) (352)
Income taxes, administration and other (129) 23 (299) (132)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 130 164 395 399
Discontinued operations, net 27 30 99 140
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (30)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME $ 157 $ 194 $ 494 $ 509
========= ========= ========= =========
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Environmental remediation expense was $24 million for the first nine months of
1997, compared with $94 million for the same period of 1996. The 1996 amount
included a second quarter charge of $75 million for additional environmental
reserves.
Oil and gas earnings for the first nine months of 1997 were $497 million,
compared with earnings before special items of $430 million for the same period
of 1996. The increase in earnings before special items, primarily reflected
increased domestic natural gas prices and lower exploration and other costs,
partially offset by lower worldwide crude oil prices. Oil and gas earnings for
the third quarter of 1997 were $136 million compared with earnings before
special items of $125 million for the same period in 1996. The increase in
earnings before special items, reflected lower exploration and other costs,
partially offset mainly by lower prices for worldwide crude oil and domestic
natural gas. The 1996 year-to-date and third quarter results, after inclusion
of a $105 million charge for the write-down in an oil and gas project in the
Republic of Komi, were $325 million and $20 million, respectively. The decrease
in revenues in the third quarter of 1997, compared with the same period in 1996,
primarily reflected significantly lower oil trading activity. Approximately 31
percent and 32 percent of oil and gas revenues were attributed to oil trading
activity in the first nine months of 1997 and 1996, 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 nine months of 1997 were $499 million, compared
with earnings before special items of $468 million for the same period of 1996.
The 1996 results, after inclusion of $170 million related to a favorable
litigation settlement and a charge of $75 million for additional environmental
reserves relating to various existing sites, and the related state tax effects,
were $558 million. Chemical earnings for the third quarter of 1997 were $223
million, compared with earnings before special items of $190 million for the
third quarter of 1996. The improvement in 1997 third quarter and year-to-date
earnings, compared with earnings before special items for the same periods
in 1996, reflected improved profit margins in petrochemicals and chlorine,
partially offset by lower margins in caustic soda. Additionally, the 1997
year-to-date earnings, compared with the same period in 1996, reflected higher
feedstock and raw material costs. The 1996 third quarter results were $228
million after the inclusion of $40 million related to a favorable litigation
settlement and the related state tax effects. Most of Occidental's chemical
products are commodity in nature, the prices of which are sensitive to a
number of complex factors. Occidental is unable to accurately forecast the
trend of sales prices for its commodity chemical products.
Divisional earnings included credits in lieu of U.S. federal income taxes. In
the first nine months of 1997, divisional earnings benefited by $30 million
which included $10 million and $20 million at oil and gas and chemical,
respectively. In the first nine months of 1996, divisional earnings benefited
by $31 million which included $11 million and $20 million at oil and gas and
chemical, respectively.
Net interest expense for the first nine months of 1997 was $302 million,
compared with $352 million for the same period of 1996. Net interest expense
for the third quarter of 1997 was $100 million, compared with $107 million for
the third quarter of 1996. The lower expense on a year-to-date basis primarily
reflected lower average debt levels and lower average interest rates.
Occidental and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to various lawsuits,
environmental and other proceedings and claims, some of which involve
substantial amounts. See Note 9 to the consolidated condensed financial
statements. Occidental also has commitments under contracts, guarantees and
joint ventures and certain other contingent liabilities. See Note 10 to the
consolidated condensed financial statements. In management's opinion, after
taking into account reserves, none of these matters should have a material
adverse effect upon Occidental's consolidated financial position or results of
operations in any given year.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Occidental's net cash provided by operating activities was $863 million for the
first nine months of 1997, compared with $1.25 billion for the same period of
1996. Net cash flow was lower in 1997 resulting from lower operating cash and
from changes in operating assets and liabilities, primarily reflecting increases
in other receivables and overall lower payables. Additionally, cash flow in
1997 reflected cash payments of $112 million to extinguish existing liabilities
and open-ended financial commitments under employment agreements with two senior
executives. The 1996 noncash charges included $105 million for the write-down
in an oil and gas project and $75 million for additional environmental reserves,
partially offset by a $39 million favorable litigation settlement. The 1997 and
1996 noncash charges also included employee benefit plans expense and various
other charges.
Occidental's net cash used by investing activities was $942 million for the
first nine months of 1997, compared with cash used of $607 million for the same
period of 1996. Capital expenditures were $1.0 billion in 1997, including $799
million in oil and gas and $207 million in chemical. Capital expenditures were
$677 million in 1996, including $510 million in oil and gas and $154 million in
chemical. Net proceeds from the sale of businesses and disposal of property,
plant and equipment for the first nine months of 1997 totaled $101 million
which included the proceeds from the sale of a chemical plant in the
second quarter. Net proceeds from the sale of businesses and disposal of
property, plant and equipment for the first nine months of 1996 totaled $243
million, which primarily reflected the proceeds from the sale of Occidental's
royalty interest in the Congo and an on-shore drilling and well servicing
subsidiary.
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Financing activities used net cash of $15 million in the first nine months of
1997, compared with $1.1 billion for the same period of 1996. The 1997 amount
reflected cash proceeds of $268 million from borrowings, net of repayments. The
1996 amount reflected net cash used of $740 million to reduce debt, net
of proceeds from borrowings, primarily for the redemption of 11.75% Senior
Debentures and 9.625% Senior Notes. The payment of dividends totaled $316
million and $309 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Available but unused lines of committed bank credit totaled approximately $1.5
billion at September 30, 1997, compared with $2.0 billion at December 31, 1996.
In June 1997, Occidental sold its chlor-alkali chemical plant located in Tacoma,
Washington for approximately $102 million which included $97 million in cash and
the balance in preferred stock. The sale did not have a material effect on the
results of operations.
In August 1996, Occidental acquired three specialty chemical operations--Laurel
Industries, Inc., Natural Gas Odorizing, Inc. and a plant from Power Silicates
Manufacturing, Inc.--in three separate transactions for approximately $146
million, of which approximately $127 million was in Occidental common stock.
In April 1996, Occidental completed the sale of its subsidiary which engages in
on-shore drilling and servicing of oil and gas wells for approximately $32
million. In addition, certain assets of its international phosphate fertilizer
trading operation were sold for approximately $20 million. Also in April,
Occidental completed the acquisition of a 64 percent equity interest in INDSPEC
Holding Corporation (INDSPEC) for approximately $87 million in common stock.
Under the terms of the transaction, INDSPEC's management and employees retained
voting control of INDSPEC. None of these transactions resulted in a material
gain or loss.
On October 6, 1997, Occidental announced that it signed an agreement with the
Department of Energy to acquire the U.S. Government's 78 percent interest in the
Elk Hills Field for $3.65 billion. The acquisition will be funded using
anticipated proceeds from the divestiture of MidCon Corp., as described below,
and an additional amount that Occidental expects to raise from the sale of other
non-strategic assets. In the interim, the acquisition will be funded with
temporary financing. The acquisition is effective October 1, 1997, with
closing, subject to congressional review, expected in February 1998. The Elk
Hills Field is located near Bakersfield, California.
In addition to the above, the Occidental board of directors has authorized the
repurchase of up to 40 million shares of Occidental's common stock. The
repurchases will be made in the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions at the discretion of Occidental's management, depending upon
financial and market conditions or as otherwise provided by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and New York Stock Exchange rules and regulations.
The repurchase program has commenced and will be initially funded with temporary
financing.
For 1997, Occidental expects that cash generated from operations and any asset
sales, generally will be adequate to meet its operating requirements, capital
spending and dividend payments. Additionally, Occidental has substantial
borrowing capacity which may also be used to meet cash requirements.
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 are generally expected to continue to rise in the
future.
A number of 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.
As of September 30, 1997, 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 220 Superfund or
comparable state sites. (This number does not include 76 sites where Occidental
has been successful in resolving its involvement.) The 220 sites include 82
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 136 sites, Occidental has had no recent
or significant communication or activity with government agencies or other PRPs
at 1 site, has denied involvement at 26 sites and has yet to determine
involvement in 15 sites. With respect to the remaining 94 of these sites,
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Occidental is in various stages of evaluation. For 85 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 85 sites include 23 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 9 of the 94 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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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
(Amounts in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE 1997 1996 1997 1996
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Applicable to common shares:
Income(loss) from continuing operations $ 108,755 $ 140,894 $ 327,961 $ 329,413
Discontinued operations, net 26,746 30,252 98,940 140,308
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (29,836)
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Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 135,501 $ 171,146 $ 426,901 $ 439,885
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Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 331,265 323,015 329,228 318,711
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 68 2,081 682 3,062
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 4,264 4 1,999 307
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares (3) (36) (82) (86)
Effect of assumed exercises
Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 578 285 462 358
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Weighted average common stock and common stock
equivalents 336,172 325,349 332,289 322,352
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Primary earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ .32 $ .43 $ .98 $ 1.02
Discontinued operations, net .08 .10 .30 .44
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.09)
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Earnings(loss) per common and common equivalent share $ .40 $ .53 $ 1.28 $ 1.37
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
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Earnings(loss) applicable to common stock $ 135,501 $ 171,146 $ 426,901 $ 439,885
Dividends applicable to dilutive preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) -- 14,634 -- 43,903
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 6,841 8,542 23,660 25,624
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$ 142,342 $ 194,322 $ 450,561 $ 509,412
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Common shares outstanding at beginning of period 331,265 323,015 329,228 318,711
Issuance of common shares, weighted average 68 2,081 682 3,062
Conversions, weighted average options exercised and other 4,264 4 1,999 307
Repurchase/cancellation of common shares (3) (36) (82) (86)
Effect of assumed conversions and exercises
Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock:
$3.875 preferred stock(a) -- 33,186 -- 33,186
$3.00 preferred stock(a) 33,833 27,958 33,833 27,958
Dilutive effect of exercise of options outstanding and other 737 285 586 445
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Total for computation of fully diluted earnings per share 370,164 386,493 366,246 383,583
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Fully diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ .31 $ .42 $ .96 $ 1.04
Discontinued operations, net .07 .08 .27 .37
Extraordinary gain(loss), net -- -- -- (.08)
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Fully diluted earnings(loss) per common share $ .38 $ .50 $ 1.23 $ 1.33
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(a) Convertible securities are not considered in the calculations if the effect
of the conversion is anti-dilutive.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF TOTAL ENTERPRISE RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
AND THE FIVE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Amounts in millions, except ratios)
Nine Months Ended
September 30 Year Ended December 31
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1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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Income(loss) from continuing
operations(a) $ 401 $ 381 $ 486 $ 325 $ (236) $ (190) $ (242)
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Add:
Provision (credit) for taxes on
income (other than foreign oil
and gas taxes) 149 89 99 155 (59) (23) (89)
Interest and debt expense(b) 331 382 492 591 586 598 669
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 30 28 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- -- -- 6
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
510 499 629 789 577 624 637
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Earnings(loss) before fixed charges $ 911 $ 880 $ 1,115 $ 1,114 $ 341 $ 434 $ 395
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Fixed charges
Interest and debt expense
including capitalized interest(b) $ 342 $ 386 $ 499 $ 595 $ 589 $ 609 $ 682
Portion of lease rentals
representative of the interest
factor 30 28 38 43 50 49 51
Preferred dividends to minority
stockholders of subsidiaries(c) -- -- -- -- -- -- 6
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Total fixed charges $ 372 $ 414 $ 537 $ 638 $ 639 $ 658 $ 739
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.45 2.13 2.08 1.75 n/a(d) n/a(d) n/a(d)
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(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) Adjusted to a pretax basis.
(d) Not computed due to less than one-to-one coverage. Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges by $298 million in 1994,
$224 million in 1993 and $344 million in 1992.
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our reports included in this Form 8-K into Occidental Petroleum
Corporation's previously filed Registration Statements Nos. 33-5487, 33-5490,
33-14662, 33-23798, 33-40054, 33-44791, 33-47636, 33-60492, 33-59395, 33-64719,
333-11725, 333-11897, 333-21019 and 333-17879.
Los Angeles, California ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
January 29, 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
(Registrant)
DATE: January 30, 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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