form8k2012aug1.htm
UNITED STATES
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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
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August 1, 2012
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Marathon Oil Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-5153
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25-0996816
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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5555 San Felipe Street, Houston, Texas
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77056
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(713) 629-6600
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Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 1, 2012, Marathon Oil Corporation issued a press release announcing second quarter 2012 earnings. The press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated August 1, 2012, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation
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.
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Marathon Oil Corporation
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August 1, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Michael K. Stewart
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Name: Michael K. Stewart
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Title: Vice President, Finance and Accounting, Controller and Treasurer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated August 1, 2012, announcing Marathon Oil Corporation's financial results for the second quarter of 2012.
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