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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) that will be used during a webcast and conference call on January 3, 2017. This call will provide investors with updates on MPC's previously announced strategic actions.

What kind of information can investors expect from the January 3, 2017 presentation?

Investors can expect updates regarding Marathon Petroleum Corporation's (MPC) strategic actions that had been previously announced. The specific details will be elaborated upon during the webcast and conference call and will be presented in the slides filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can I access the presentation materials?

The presentation slides, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K, will be available on the Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) investor relations website. They will be accessible starting with the live webcast of the presentation at 10 a.m. EST on January 3, 2017.

Is the information on the MPC investor relations website considered part of the official SEC filing?

No, the filing explicitly states that information on or accessible through the MPC investor relations website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

MPC 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) filed an 8-K on January 3, 2017, to announce a webcast and conference call scheduled for January 3, 2017. The purpose of this event was to discuss updates to previously announced strategic actions. This filing primarily serves to make the presentation materials, attached as Exhibit 99.1, publicly available in conjunction with the webcast, ensuring transparency and providing investors with direct access to the information being discussed.

Key Highlights

1MPC and MPLX LP will hold a joint webcast and conference call on January 3, 2017.
2The presentation will provide updates on previously announced strategic actions.
3Presentation slides (Exhibit 99.1) are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
4The presentation materials will be accessible on the MPC investor relations website.
5The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EST on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
6Information accessible through the investor relations website is not deemed part of this 8-K filing.
7The filing is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.

Marathon Petroleum Corp 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 3, 2017)

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