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 27, 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 27, 2004, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation. |
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Item 12. |
Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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On July 27, 2004, Marathon Oil Corporation (Marathon) issued a press release announcing second quarter 2004 earnings. 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 27, 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 27, 2004, announcing Marathon's financial results for the second quarter 2004. |