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 October 29, 2003 -------------------------------------------------- (Date of Report - Date of earliest event reported) KERR-McGEE CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-16619 73-1612389 -------------- ------------------------ ------------------- (State of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification No.) Kerr-McGee Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (405) 270-1313 ------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number) Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition On October 29, 2003, Kerr-McGee Corporation announced its third-quarter 2003 earnings. The earnings release and tables are attached hereto as an exhibit and are incorporated by reference herein. (Also furnished pursuant to Item 9.) Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Earnings Release and Tables 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) ----------------------------- John M. Rauh Vice President and Controller Dated: October 29, 2003