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 July 21, 2004 -------------------------------------------------- (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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure On July 21, 2004, Kerr-McGee Corporation issued a press release announcing that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) to discuss its second-quarter 2004 financial and operating results, and expectations for the future. Interested parties may listen to the call via Kerr-McGee's website at www.kerr-mcgee.com or by calling 888-482-0024, within the United States or 617-801-9702, outside the United States. The password for both dial-in numbers will be "Kerr-McGee". The press release is attached hereto as an exhibit and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated July 21, 2004 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: July 21, 2004