Form 8-K

 

 

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):   January 31, 2008

Marathon Oil Corporation

 

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   1-5153   25-0996816
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, Texas     77056
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (713) 629-6600

Not Applicable

 

 

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 31, 2008, Marathon Oil Corporation issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full-year 2007 earnings. The press release is being furnished as exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 31, 2008, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation

SIGNATURES

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
January 31, 2008     By:     Michael K. Stewart
     

  Name: Michael K. Stewart

  Title: Vice President, Accounting and Controller

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

   

Description

99.1    Press release dated January 31, 2008, announcing Marathon Oil Corporation’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007