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): April 28, 2005
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 1-5153 | | 25-0996816 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, Texas | | 77056-2723 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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)
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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))
Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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| On April 28, 2005, Marathon Oil Corporation (Marathon) issued a press release announcing first quarter 2005 earnings. The press release is being furnished as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. |
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (c) | Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 28, 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. |
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Date: April 28, 2005 | By: | /s/ A.G. Adkins | |
| | A.G. Adkins |
| | Vice President-Accounting and Controller |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number | | Exhibit |
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99.1 | | Press Release dated April 28, 2005, announcing Marathon’s financial results for the first quarter 2005 earnings. |
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