UNITED
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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 27, 2005
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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25-0996816 |
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(IRS Employer |
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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))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 27, 2005, Marathon Oil Corporation (Marathon) issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and year end 2004 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.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated January 27, 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 27, 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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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated January 27, 2005, announcing Marathon’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year end 2004 earnings. |
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