Occidental Petroleum Corporation, along with its subsidiaries and related entities, has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D with the SEC, detailing a secondary offering of common units in Western Midstream Partners, LP. The amendment, dated August 14, 2024, reports that Occidental Petroleum, through various entities, beneficially owns a significant portion of Western Midstream Partners, amounting to 43.5% of the class. The filing includes an underwriting agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., where 14,139,260 and 4,860,740 common units were sold by WGR Asset Holding Company LLC and Anadarko USH1 Corporation, respectively, at $35.75 per unit. An additional 2,850,000 common units were also granted as an option to the underwriter, which was partially exercised, resulting in the sale of 5,360,740 common units by Anadarko USH1 Corporation. The entities involved have agreed to a...Show More

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, along with its subsidiaries and related entities, has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D with the SEC, detailing a secondary offering of common units in Western Midstream Partners, LP. The amendment, dated August 14, 2024, reports that Occidental Petroleum, through various entities, beneficially owns a significant portion of Western Midstream Partners, amounting to 43.5% of the class. The filing includes an underwriting agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., where 14,139,260 and 4,860,740 common units were sold by WGR Asset Holding Company LLC and Anadarko USH1 Corporation, respectively, at $35.75 per unit. An additional 2,850,000 common units were also granted as an option to the underwriter, which was partially exercised, resulting in the sale of 5,360,740 common units by Anadarko USH1 Corporation. The entities involved have agreed to a 45-day lock-up period following the underwriting agreement, during which they will not sell any more common units without the underwriter's consent. This strategic transaction is part of Occidental Petroleum's ongoing investment review and could lead to further actions such as acquisitions or sales of securities, discussions with management, or corporate restructuring.