---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-24-046226"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OXY"
cik: "0000797468"
company_name: "OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2024-11-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T02:30:09.617388+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Occidental amends bylaws to align with Delaware law, update stockholder nomination and indemnification rules

## Summary
- Removed provision that Board's determination on stockholder special meeting requests was 'conclusive and binding'.
- Updated disclosure requirements for stockholder nominations, including nominee questionnaire and universal proxy card compliance.
- Removed requirement that incumbent director resign after failing to receive majority support in uncontested election (moved to governance policies).
- Amended indemnification provisions to require advancement of expenses and allow indemnified persons to sue for unpaid amounts.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-24-046226
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OXY
- cik: 0000797468
- company_name: OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2024-11-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797468/000114036124046226/0001140361-24-046226-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797468/000114036124046226/ef20038371_8k.htm

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