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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): May 24, 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 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 24, 2004, ExxonMobil Corporation and Apache Corporation announced that
they agreed to enter into a series of transactions that will provide for
transfers and joint venture activity across a broad range of prospective and
mature properties in West Texas, Western Canada, onshore Louisiana and the Gulf
of Mexico Continental Shelf. Apache's participation in this agreement will
include a cash payment of $385 million. Completion of the transactions is
subject to negotiation of definitive agreements and receipt of applicable
corporate and regulatory approvals.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release dated May 24, 2004, "ExxonMobil and
Apache Announce Agreement to Optimize Exploration and
Development in West Texas, Western Canada, Louisiana
and Gulf of Mexico"
99.2 Transaction Summary available on Apache's internet
site www.apachecorp.com.
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: May 26, 2004 /s/ ROGER B. PLANK
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Roger B. Plank
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated May 24, 2004, "ExxonMobil and
Apache Announce Agreement to Optimize Exploration and
Development in West Texas, Western Canada, Louisiana
and Gulf of Mexico"
99.2 Transaction Summary available on Apache's internet
site www.apachecorp.com.