Official announcements (8-K)

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn November 2, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial condition and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02 and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsCalifornia Resources Corporation (the "Company") presents in this Item 2.02 certain summary information for the three months ended September 30, 2026 regarding realized prices and commodity derivatives. The summary information presented below is preliminary and unaudited, does not reflect all adjustments and charges, and remains subject to completion of the Company's financial reporting process. The preliminary summary information is not comprehensive of all results for the period and does not constitute an estimate of the Company's quarterly earnings. There can be no assurances that the final results for this period will not differ from the preliminary summary …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn August 10, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02 and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsCalifornia Resources Corporation (the "Company") presents in this Item 2.02 certain summary information for the three months ended June 30, 2026 regarding realized prices and commodity derivatives. The summary information presented below is preliminary and unaudited, does not reflect all adjustments and charges, and remains subject to completion of the Company's financial reporting process. The preliminary summary information is not comprehensive of all results for the period and does not constitute an estimate of the Company's quarterly earnings. There can be no assurances that the final results for this period will not differ from the preliminary summary information …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn June 26, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) completed its previously announced private offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.250% senior unsecured notes due 2035 (the “Notes”). The terms of the Notes are governed by the Indenture, dated as of June 26, 2026 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the guarantors party thereto (the “Guarantors”) and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). The Notes will mature on January 15, 2035. Interest accrues from June 26, 2026 and will be payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing January 15, 2027. The Company intends to use the …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsThe information provided under Item 1.01 in this Current Report on Form 8-K regarding the Notes, the Indenture and the related guarantees is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn June 16, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the pricing of its private offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.250% senior notes due 2035 at par. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsTo the extent the information included or incorporated into Item 8.01 below with respect to the results of operations or financial condition of California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) relates to or is presented as of or for a completed fiscal period, such information is incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn June 16, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the commencement of a proposed private offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2035 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with borrowings under its revolving credit facility and/or cash on hand to fund the redemption of all outstanding $550 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.250% senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) at a redemption price of 104.125% thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The redemption of the 2029 Notes is expected to be …

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

In the company's wordsOn May 5, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02 and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may …

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

In the company's words(a) The Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on April 30, 2026. (b) The following actions were taken at the Annual Meeting, for which proxies were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act, and the final number of votes cast for, against or withheld, abstentions and broker non-votes for each matter are set forth below: 1. The nine director nominees named in the Company’s proxy statement were elected with the following votes: Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Andrew Bremner 80,957,744 478,389 2,978,368 Tiffany (TJ) Thom Cepak 81,114,915 321,218 2,978,368 James N. Chapman 80,761,492 674,641 2,978,368 James R. …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn April 14, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the "Company") entered into an amendment (the "Ninth Amendment") to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2023 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the banks, financial institutions and other lending institutions from time to time parties thereto. The purpose of the Ninth Amendment was to, among other things, amend the pricing grid to reduce the Company's borrowing costs under the facility and other technical amendments. The above description of the Ninth …

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

In the company's wordsOn March 23, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) completed its previously announced upsized private offering of an additional $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). The terms of the Notes are governed by the Indenture, dated as of October 8, 2025 (the “Original Indenture”, as amended and supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 16, 2026 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and together with the Original Indenture, the “Indenture”)), by and among the Company, the guarantors party thereto (the “Guarantors”) and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the …

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

In the company's wordsThe information provided under Item 1.01 in this Current Report on Form 8-K regarding the Notes, the Indenture and the related guarantees is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03. 1

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

In the company's wordsAppointment of Principal Accounting Officer Michael Helm has been appointed as the Company’s Vice President – Finance and Controller, and will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer effective as of March 16, 2026. Mr. Helm, age 58, has served as the Company’s Vice President – Finance, Oil and Gas following the closing of the Company’s merger with Berry Corporation (bry) (“Berry”) in December 2025. Mr. Helm previously led Berry’s accounting function as its Chief Accounting Officer since 2017, where he also served as Chief Financial Officer from January 2023 through January 2025. Prior to joining Berry, Mr. Helm was the Vice President and Corporate Controller …

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

In the company's wordsOn March 11, 2026, California Resources Corporation issued a press release announcing the pricing of its upsized private offering of an additional $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2034 at 100.500% of par. The offering size was increased from the previously announced $250 million aggregate principal amount. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Completed buying or selling a business or major assets (Item 2.01)

Buying or selling a business changes what the company owns and how it earns money.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Completed buying or selling a business or major assets (Item 2.01)

Buying or selling a business changes what the company owns and how it earns money.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Took on a major new debt or obligation (Item 2.03)

New borrowing adds to what the company owes and the interest it pays.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Signed a major agreement (Item 1.01)

A major new contract can change what the company sells, spends or owes.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Announced another event (Item 8.01)

Another event the company chose to report publicly.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Shared shareholder vote results (Item 5.07)

How shareholders voted on board members and proposals.

Shared financial results (Item 2.02)

New results: figures on this page will update when the full quarterly or annual report is filed.

Change in its leaders or board (Item 5.02)

New leaders or board members can bring a change in strategy.

Shared information with investors (Item 7.01)

Information shared with investors, often a presentation or press release.