Frequently Asked Questions

• Where are Marathon shares traded?
  Marathon is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (principal exchange) and the Chicago Stock Exchange.
  
  
• What is Marathon's stock symbol?
  Marathon's common stock symbol is MRO.
  
  
• Does Marathon pay a cash dividend?
  Historically, Marathon has paid a quarterly dividend. See Dividend History for more information.
  
  
• When are dividends paid?
  Dividends on common stock, as declared by the Board of Directors, are normally paid on the tenth day of March, June, September and December.
  
  
• Who is Marathon's stock transfer agent?
  National City Bank
  Corporate Trust Operations
  P.O. Box 92301
  Cleveland, OH 44193-0900
  Toll-free (US/Canada): 888-843-5542
  Fax: +1 216-257-8508
  Email: shareholder.inquiries@nationalcity.com
  
  
• On what indices is Marathon listed?
  Marathon is included in the S&P 500, AMEX Oil Index (XOI) and the CBOE Oil Index (OIX).
  
  
• Does Marathon offer a direct stock purchase or dividend-reinvestment plan?
  The Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan") is temporarily suspended, and no purchases of Marathon Oil Corporation common stock under the Plan will be made after November 30, 2008, until further notice (the "Suspension Period"). For further information about the Plan and the Suspension Period please see the "Letter to Participants" and the "Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan Frequently Asked Questions."   
  
  
• Which analysts cover Marathon?
  See Analyst Coverage in Investor Services.
  
  
• When is Marathon's next earnings release date?
  Marathon generally releases earnings reports approximately 25 days following the close of the quarter. For the next scheduled earnings release date see the Calendar of Events in Investor Services.