8-K 1 form8k_020404.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT 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 (date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2004 NEXEN INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) CANADA 1-6702 98-6000202 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 801 - 7TH AVENUE S.W. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA T2P 3P7 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (403) 699-4000 NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On February 3, 2004, Nexen Inc. (the "Registrant") announced world-wide reserves for the year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. The following Exhibit is filed as part of this Report: (1) Exhibit 99.1 (99.1) Press release of the Registrant entitled, "Nexen Announces Year-end Reserves," dated February 3, 2004. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Dated: February 4, 2004 NEXEN INC. By: /s/ Sylvia L. Groves --------------------------------------- Name: Sylvia L. Groves Title: Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release of Nexen Inc., dated February 3, 2004.