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): January 13, 2005
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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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer 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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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 629-6600
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02 |
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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On January 13, 2005, Marathon reported that during the fourth quarter 2004 the 18-month forward gas price curve in the United Kingdom weakened compared to the third quarter. This resulted in a non-cash mark-to-market gain estimated to be approximately $110 million on two long-term gas sales contracts related to Marathon’s Brae gas production. |
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Item 7.01 |
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
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On January 13, 2005, Marathon issued a press release providing a fourth quarter and year-end 2004 interim update. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(c) Exhibits. |
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99.1Press Release dated January 13, 2005, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation. |
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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 CORPORATION |
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Date: January 14, 2005 |
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/s/ A.G. Adkins |
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A.G. Adkins |
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Vice President-Accounting and Controller |
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