UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
M MARATHON Marathon Oil Corporation
C/O SHAREHOLDER SERVICES P.O. BOX 4813 HOUSTON, TX 77210-4813
Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
For holders as of:
3/2/09
Date: 4/29/09 Time: 10:00 a.m., CDT
Location: Conference Center Auditorium
Marathon Oil Tower
5555 San Felipe Road
Houston, TX 77056
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
2009 Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement
2008 Annual Report
How to View Online:
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before 4/15/09.
How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: If you are a holder of record of Marathon common stock, you may vote in person at the meeting. We will provide you a ballot when you arrive.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. If you are a registered holder use the internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 p.m. EDT the day before the meeting. If you hold these shares in Marathon Oil Company Thrift Plan use the internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information by 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 26, 2009.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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Voting Items
Your Board of Directors recommends you vote “FOR” Items 1 (a) through 1 (m).
1. Election of directors for a one-year term expiring in 2010
NOMINEES:
1(a). Charles F. Bolden, Jr. 1(b). Gregory H. Boyce 1(c). Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr. 1(d). David A. Daberko 1(e). William L. Davis 1(f). Shirley Ann Jackson 1(g). Philip Lader 1(h). Charles R. Lee 1(i). Michael E. J. Phelps
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1(j). Dennis H. Reilley 1(k). Seth E. Schofield 1(l). John W. Snow 1(m). Thomas J. Usher
Your Board of Directors recommends you vote “FOR” Item 2
2. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent auditor for 2009
Your Board of Directors recommends you vote “AGAINST” Item 3
3. Stockholder Proposal to amend our By-laws to lower the threshold for stockholders to call special meetings
Your Board of Directors recommends you vote “AGAINST” Item 4
4. Stockholder Proposal to adopt a policy for ratification of executive compensation
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