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
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2003
MARATHON OIL
CORPORATION
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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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
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Identification No.) |
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5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, Texas |
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77056-2723 |
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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: (713) 629-6600
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| Item7. |
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Financial
Statements and Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
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Press
Release dated July 24, 2003, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation. |
| Item 9. |
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Regulation
FD Disclosure. |
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On
July 24, 2003, Marathon Oil Corporation (Marathon) issued a press release announcing
second quarter 2003 earnings. The press release is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference. |
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The
information, furnished under “Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure,” is intended to
be furnished under “Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” in
accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8216. |
SIGNATURE
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 COMPANY |
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| Date: July 24, 2003 |
By: /s/ A.G. Adkins
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A.G. Adkins |
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Vice President-Accounting and Controller |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 |
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Press
Release dated July 24, 2003, announcing Marathon's financial results for the second
quarter of 2003. |