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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to make the presentation materials from Marathon Petroleum's Analyst & Investor Day publicly available as an exhibit. This ensures investors have access to the information that senior management will be discussing.

Where can I find the presentation slides discussed in the filing?

The presentation slides are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. They will also be made available on the Marathon Petroleum investor relations website at http://ir.marathonpetroleum.com.

Does this filing contain new financial statements or material business updates?

This particular 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements or detail specific material business updates itself. Its primary function is to provide access to the presentation materials from the Analyst & Investor Day, which are expected to contain strategic and operational information.

What is MPLX LP and why is it mentioned in the presentation?

MPLX LP is Marathon Petroleum Corporation's publicly traded midstream master limited partnership. It is mentioned because the Analyst & Investor Day presentation will cover information relevant to both MPC and MPLX LP, indicating an integrated discussion of their businesses and strategies.

MPC 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) filed an 8-K on December 3, 2015, to announce its upcoming Analyst & Investor Day on December 3, 2015. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with access to the presentation materials that will be used by senior management during this event. These materials, attached as Exhibit 99.1, are expected to contain important updates and strategic information regarding MPC and its midstream master limited partnership, MPLX LP.

Key Highlights

1MPC is holding an Analyst & Investor Day on December 3, 2015, in New York.
2The event will feature presentations by MPC's senior management.
3Presentation slides from the event are being furnished as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) to the 8-K filing.
4The presentation materials will also be available on the MPC investor relations website.
5The filing serves to provide investors with advance access to information discussed at the investor day.
6Information pertains to both Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) and MPLX LP.

Marathon Petroleum Corp 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 3, 2015)

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