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): July 7, 2004
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
1-5153 |
25-0996816 |
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(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 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 629-6600
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Item 7. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(c) Exhibits. |
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99.1 Press Release dated July 7, 2004, titled "Marathon Updates Guidance On Items Expected To Impact Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results." |
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Item 12. |
Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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On July 7, 2004, Marathon Oil Corporation (Marathon) issued a press release titled "Marathon Updates Guidance On Items Expected To Impact Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results." The press release is being furnished as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. |
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SIGNATURE |
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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
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Date: July 7, 2004 |
By: |
/s/ A.G. Adkins |
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A.G. Adkins |
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Vice President-Accounting and Controller |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated July 7, 2004, titled "Marathon Updates Guidance On Items Expected To Impact Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results." |