================================================================================ 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): APRIL 22, 2004 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) DELAWARE 1-12534 72-1133047 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) Identification No.) 363 N. SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E., SUITE 2020 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (281) 847-6000 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On April 22, 2004, Newfield issued a press release announcing that it had signed letters of intent to drill a Treasure Island wildcat well. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on April 22, 2004. 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. NEWFIELD EXPLORATION COMPANY Date: April 22, 2004 By: /s/ TERRY W. RATHERT ------------------------------------------ Terry W. Rathert Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued by Newfield Exploration Company on April 22, 2004.