Occidental Upsizes Debt Tender Offer to $1.2 Billion, Amends Indenture for 2031 Notes

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Occidental Petroleum announced the early results of its cash tender offers, increasing the maximum purchase amount to $1.2 billion, and successfully amended the indenture for its 6.125% Senior Notes due 2031.

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• Upsized Debt Tender Offer

  Occidental increased the maximum aggregate principal amount of notes to be purchased in its cash tender offers from $700 million to $1.2 billion.

• Early Tender Results

  The company accepted for purchase $21.5 million of 0.000% 2036 Notes, $843.3 million of 6.125% 2031 Notes, and $335.2 million of 6.625% 2030 Notes as of the early tender time.

• Indenture Amendment for 2031 Notes

  Requisite consent was obtained for the 6.125% Senior Notes due 2031, leading to a Fifth Supplemental Indenture that eliminates certain covenants and changes the minimum notice period for redemption for these notes.

• Early Settlement Date

  The early settlement date for notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase is March 9, 2026.

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This 8-K formalizes Occidental Petroleum's significant debt management initiative, which includes repurchasing up to $1.2 billion of its outstanding senior notes and debentures. The successful consent solicitation for the 6.125% Senior Notes due 2031, leading to a Fifth Supplemental Indenture, eliminates certain covenants and provides the company with greater financial flexibility. This proactive debt reduction and covenant modification strengthen the company's balance sheet and operational agility, building on the positive financial baseline reported in the recent 10-K. The company's ability to execute such a large-scale debt management program while trading near its 52-week high underscores its strong financial position.