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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): April 22, 2004
APACHE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-4300 41-0747868
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
2000 POST OAK BOULEVARD
SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056-4400
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 296-6000
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS.
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004, "Apache Reports Record
First Quarter Earnings of $1.06 Per Share"
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ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On April 22, 2004, Apache issued a press release announcing results for the
fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004. The press release is listed and furnished
under Item 7 as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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.
APACHE CORPORATION
Date: April 22, 2004 /s/ Eric L. Harry
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Eric L. Harry
Vice President and Associate General Counsel
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated April 22, 2004, "Apache Reports Record
First Quarter Earnings of $1.06 Per Share"
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