Apache’s mission is to grow a profitable upstream oil and gas company for the long-term benefit of our shareholders. Our strategy includes building a balanced portfolio of assets, maintaining financial flexibility, and maximizing earnings and cash flows by controlling costs.
Shareholder resources
Annual meeting of stockholders
Apache's 2010 annual meeting will be held May 6. See Annual Meeting for more information and proxy materials as they become available.
APA stock
Apache common stock is listed on the New York and Chicago stock exchanges and quoted on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol APA. Also listed on the New York Stock Exchange are:
- Apache Finance Canada's 7.75% notes, due 2029 (symbol APA 29)
- Apache Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock, automatically converts on Aug. 1, 2013 (symbol APA/PD)
Visit APA Stock for more information.
Dividends
The company has paid cash dividends on its common stock since 1965, and expects to continue the payment of dividends. See Dividends for more information.
Dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP)
Apache’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) provides shareholders of record of Apache’s common stock with a convenient way to purchase additional shares by automatically reinvesting all or a portion of your cash dividends. See Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) for more information.
Direct stock purchase (DSP)
Shareholders of record can make direct cash investments from $50 to $25,000 per calendar quarter in Apache stock. See Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSP) for more information.
Transfer Agent
Communications concerning the your account, transfer of shares, lost certificates, dividend checks, duplicate mailings or change of address should be directed to the stock transfer agent.