california resources corporation (nyse: crc) is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company and the largest oil and natural gas producer in california on a gross-operated basis. we operate our world-class resource base exclusively within the state of california, and use integrated infrastructure to gather, process and market our production. using advanced technology, crc’s workforce of more than 5,000 employees and contractors focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for california by californians. crc provides “energy for california by californians.” california homes, farms, businesses and communities need ample, affordable and reliable energy, and crc’s dedicated workforce of more than 5,000 california employees and contractors develop dependable local crude oil and natural gas reserves that help to reduce our state’s chronic dependence on imported energy. investing in california crc is also an economic engine for california. in