Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 28, 2017
Subject: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding an update to the format and frequency of "Market Data" information provided on the Company's Investor Relations website.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures. The document serves solely to announce a procedural change in how market data is disseminated.
Material Changes
The filing details a change in the reporting schedule for "Market Data" information:
- Frequency: The Company intends to update Market Data no later than the close of business on the second business day following the end of each month.
- Additional Updates: The Company may provide one to two additional updates within each month.
- Notification: Interested parties can register for automatic email alerts via the Investor Relations website.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The update is intended to improve the timeliness of information available to investors. The information furnished under Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are disclosed in this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the new update schedule for Market Data on the Investor Relations website (http://ir.marathonpetroleum.com).
- Confirm the availability of the "Email Alerts" registration feature for Market Data updates.
- Note that this filing does not contain audited financial statements or earnings guidance.