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Marathon Petroleum Corp 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 6, 2018)

Filed June 6, 2018For Securities:MPC

Summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) filed an 8-K on June 6, 2018, primarily to disclose an investor presentation posted to its website and to provide an update on the proposed merger with Andeavor (ANDV). The investor presentation, attached as an exhibit, is being furnished and not filed, meaning it's not subject to the same regulatory scrutiny as filed documents but provides insights into the company's current positioning and outlook. The key update regarding the Andeavor merger is that MPC has submitted premerger notification filings with U.S. antitrust authorities (FTC and DOJ) and applied for approval from Canada's Competition Bureau. Completion of the merger remains contingent on receiving these regulatory approvals, among other conditions. The filing also reiterates forward-looking statements and associated risks concerning the transaction, emphasizing potential challenges in realizing synergies, maintaining relationships, and obtaining necessary approvals.

Key Highlights

  • 1MPC posted an Investor Presentation on its website, providing company updates and insights.
  • 2The investor presentation is furnished under Regulation FD, not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 3MPC filed premerger notification forms with U.S. antitrust authorities (FTC and DOJ) for the proposed merger with Andeavor (ANDV).
  • 4MPC also submitted an application for regulatory approval for the merger in Canada.
  • 5Completion of the Andeavor merger is subject to obtaining U.S. and Canadian antitrust/regulatory clearances, among other conditions.
  • 6The filing includes detailed forward-looking statements and risk factors associated with the proposed Andeavor merger and MPC's business operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) posted an investor presentation to its website and to provide an update on the regulatory progress of its proposed merger with Andeavor (ANDV).

MPC has filed the required Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification and report form with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Additionally, an application for approval from Canada's Competition Bureau has been submitted.

The filing reiterates that the completion of the Andeavor merger is subject to receiving antitrust clearance in the U.S. and regulatory approval in Canada, among other conditions. It also emphasizes various risks and uncertainties that could impact the transaction, such as the ability to realize expected cost savings and synergies, potential disruption to business relationships, and obtaining all necessary governmental approvals.

Investors are encouraged to read the registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC, which includes a preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus. This document and other relevant filings can be found on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov), or directly from MPC and Andeavor's investor relations departments.