8-K
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): | | September 23, 2015 |
Marathon Oil Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 1-5153 | 25-0996816 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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5555 San Felipe Street, Houston, Texas | | 77056 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | | (713) 629-6600 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On September 23, 2015, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Marathon Oil Corporation elected Gaurdie E. Banister, Jr., as a member of the Board, effective October 1, 2015. At this time, no determination has been made with respect to committee appointments for Mr. Banister.
Mr. Banister will receive compensation for his services as a director consistent with that provided to our other non-employee directors, as previously disclosed in our annual proxy statement. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Banister and any other person pursuant to which he was elected as a director.
On September 23, 2015, we announced the election of Mr. Banister to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press release of Marathon Oil Corporation, dated September 23, 2015
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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September 24, 2015 | | By: | | /s/ Gary E. Wilson |
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| | | | Name: Gary E. Wilson |
| | | | Title: Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Exhibit Index
99.1 Press release of Marathon Oil Corporation, dated September 23, 2015