What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and the public that Marathon Petroleum Corporation's President and CEO, Gary R. Heminger, will be presenting at a major energy conference. It also provides details on how to access a live webcast and a subsequent replay of this presentation.

When and where was the presentation scheduled to take place?

The presentation was scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 11:15 a.m. EDT, at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Global Energy Conference.

How could investors access the presentation content?

Investors could access the presentation content through a live webcast available on Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Investor Relations website. A replay of the presentation was also made available and archived on the same website.

What does it mean that the information is furnished under Item 7.01 and not deemed "filed"?

Filing under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) means the company is providing information that could be considered material to investors, but it is being done in a way that avoids certain reporting liabilities. Specifically, it is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning the company generally wouldn't be held liable for misstatements or omissions in that specific context.

MPC 8-K: Regulation FD — Nov 14, 2011

Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) filed a Form 8-K on November 14, 2011, to disclose an upcoming presentation by its President and CEO, Gary R. Heminger, at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Global Energy Conference. The presentation was scheduled for November 15, 2011. This filing serves as a notification to investors about the event where management would likely discuss company strategy, operational performance, and future outlook. Investors were provided with access to a live webcast of the presentation and a subsequent archived replay on the company's Investor Relations website. This accessibility ensures that all stakeholders, whether present at the conference or not, have an opportunity to hear directly from leadership and gain insights into MPC's business. The information presented was subject to Regulation FD, meaning it was non-public material that, once disclosed, would be available to the public.

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1MPC announced its President and CEO, Gary R. Heminger, would present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Global Energy Conference.
2The presentation was scheduled for November 15, 2011, at 11:15 a.m. EDT.
3A live webcast of the presentation was made available to investors.
4An archived replay of the presentation was also planned to be accessible on the company's Investor Relations website.
5The filing was made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
6Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered "filed" for Section 18 purposes and is not subject to its liabilities.

Marathon Petroleum Corp 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 14, 2011)

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