ConocoPhillips Completes Acquisition of Concho Resources

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"This acquisition results in the combination of two premier companies that can lead the structural change for our vital industry that’s critical to investors. We expect the company to deliver differential performance on three key mandates: providing affordable energy to the world, generating superior returns on and of capital and demonstrating ESG leadership."

Ryan M. Lance, ConocoPhillips, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

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Today’s transaction brings together two companies with the leadership, assets and a capital allocation approach to generate growing free cash flow, supported by a top-tier investment-grade balance sheet that provides investors with sustainability, resilience and flexibility.

JANUARY 15, 2021
9:00 A.M. CENTRAL

Virtual Special Meeting of Stockholders

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