8-K 1 december68k.txt DECEMBER 6, 2002 FORM 8-K =============================================================================== UNITED STATES 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: December 6, 2002 (Date of earliest event reported: December 6, 2002) ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in the charter) Delaware 1-08968 76-0146568 (State or other (Commission File Number) ( I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation 1201 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code) (832) 636-1000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) =============================================================================== ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On December 6, 2002, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation issued a press release relating to the completion of the acquisition of Howell Corporation. A copy of that press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial Statements. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of Anadarko, dated December 6, 2002. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION By: /s/ Suzanne Suter -------------------------- Name: Suzanne Suter Title: Vice President Date: December 6, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated December 6, 2002.