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
April 7, 2004
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(Date of Report - Date of earliest event reported)
KERR-McGEE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-16619 73-1612389
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(State of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
Kerr-McGee Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(405) 270-1313
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 7, 2004, Kerr-McGee Corporation and Westport Resources
Corporation issued a joint press release announcing that their boards
of directors have unanimously approved a strategic merger. The merged
company will be known as Kerr-McGee Corporation and will be
headquartered in Oklahoma City. The press release is attached hereto
as an exhibit and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated April 7, 2004
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.
KERR-MCGEE CORPORATION
By: (John M. Rauh)
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John M. Rauh
Vice President and Controller
Dated: April 7, 2004