Marathon Petroleum Corp current report, 29 July 2015

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K filing by Marathon Petroleum Corporation covers the reporting period of July 29, 2015. The report addresses corporate governance changes regarding the Board of Directors.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document focuses exclusively on personnel and governance matters.

Material Changes

The Board of Directors increased the size of the Board to eleven members. Mr. Charles E. Bunch was elected as a director, effective September 22, 2015. He was appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Mr. Bunch will receive compensation as a non-employee director consistent with terms previously disclosed in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 16, 2015. The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies.

Key Facts for Investors

  • Board size increased to eleven members.
  • Charles E. Bunch elected as director effective September 22, 2015.
  • Mr. Bunch assigned to Compensation and Corporate Governance/Nominating Committees.
  • No financial data or operational metrics are included in this filing.