Occidental Petroleum (OXY) risk factors: FY2025 10-K

Item 1A of the 10-K for the period ending 2025-12-31, filed 2026-02-18. 17 risk factor headings as filed. Read Item 1A in full · The whole 10-K

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Risk factors

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  1. Volatile global and local commodity pricing strongly affects the Company’s results of operations.
  2. Anadarko’s Tronox settlement may not be deductible for income tax purposes and the Company may be required to repay the tax refund Anadarko received in 2016 related to the deduction of the Tronox settlement payment.
  3. The Company’s indebtedness could limit financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to adverse conditions.
  4. Government actions, regulatory changes and political, economic and social instability may adversely affect the Company’s operations and results of operations.
  5. The Company may be adversely affected by claims, litigation, government investigations and other proceedings.
  6. The Company is subject to operational hazards and catastrophic events.
  7. Health, safety and environmental laws and regulations and climate-related policies could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
  8. The Company’s carbon management and sustainability initiatives and strategic objectives involve significant risks and uncertainties.
  9. The Company operates in highly competitive environments and may not be able to source production or replace reserves.
  10. The Company’s oil and gas reserves and other significant financial statement items are estimates based on professional judgment and may be subject to revision.
  11. The Company may experience delays, cost overruns, losses or unrealized expectations in development efforts and exploration activities.
  12. The Company’s operations could be adversely affected if it is unable to source water or sand or dispose of surplus fluids.
  13. The Company’s production from CO2 EOR operations may decline if it is unable to obtain sufficient amounts of CO2.
  14. Acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions may cause financial results to differ from the Company’s or investors’ expectations, may not deliver anticipated benefits and could disrupt current operations.
  15. An Occidental subsidiary acts as the general partner of WES, a publicly traded master limited partnership, which may involve potential legal liability.
  16. The Company is exposed to cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and data security risks.Cybersecurity
  17. Insurance does not cover all risks, which could result in significant financial exposure.

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