nfx8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2014
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-12534
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72-1133047
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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4 Waterway Square Place, Suite 100
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 210-5100
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
(d) On February 5, 2014, the Management and Compensation Development Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Newfield Exploration Company approved Amendment No. 1 to the Newfield Exploration Company 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Amendment”). The Amendment will increase the maximum number of shares a participant may purchase during an offering period to 1,000 shares. The Amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d)
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Exhibits
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10.1
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Amendment No. 1 to the Newfield Exploration Company 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY
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Date: February 11, 2014
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By:
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/s/ John D. Marziotti
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John D. Marziotti
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General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.1
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Amendment No. 1 to the Newfield Exploration Company 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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