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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 4, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 5.07 (Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). CEO Vicki Hollub retiring June 1, 2026; continuing as a board member.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CEO Vicki Hollub retiring June 1, 2026; continuing as a board member
- Insider succession: Richard A. Jackson, Occidental’s COO since October 2025, appointed CEO and director
- Jackson’s base salary set at $1.4 million with target cash incentive at 150% of salary
- $6 million restricted-stock grant, vesting equally over three years
- Retirement benefits and separation agreement for Hollub under Occidental’s Retirement Policy
Item 5.07 · Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- All 10 director nominees elected, receiving 96.66%–99.18% support and preserving board continuity
- CEO Vicki Hollub reelected with 98.53% support, signaling strong shareholder backing for current leadership
- Executive compensation approved with 94.34% support, reducing near-term compensation-related governance pressure
- KPMG auditor selection ratified for year ending December 31, 2026, with 97.70% support
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Reg FD disclosure section contains only standard Securities Act and Exchange Act incorporation disclaimers
- No substantive business, financial, operational, or market-moving information disclosed
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- CEO Vicki Hollub retires June 1, 2026 after leading Occidental since 2016
- COO Richard Jackson becomes President and CEO and joins the Board effective June 1, 2026
- Jackson’s internal promotion supports leadership continuity and emphasizes organic growth, cost efficiency, and execution
- Hollub remains a director, preserving strategic guidance during the transition
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