Marathon Petroleum Corp. announces redemption of outstanding 5.375% senior notes due 2022

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Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) has announced the redemption of $475 million in outstanding senior notes with a 5.375% interest rate, due on October 1, 2022. The redemption is set for October 1, 2020, at par value. The regular semi-annual interest payment on these notes will also be made on October 1, 2020, to holders of record as of September 15, 2020. This announcement serves as a notification rather than an offer to buy or sell the notes, and the details are further clarified by the official redemption notices from MPC and its subsidiary Andeavor LLC.

Positive

• Redemption of $475 million in senior notes enhances balance sheet strength.
• Regular interest payments to investors maintain trust and confidence.

Negative

• Redemption indicates potential liquidity constraints as funds are allocated to settle debt.

FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) today announced that it has issued notices of redemption to redeem all of the $475 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 5.375% senior notes due Oct. 1, 2022, including the portion of such notes for which Andeavor LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPC, is the obligor. The 2022 senior notes are expected to be redeemed on Oct. 1, 2020, at a price equal to par. The regular semi-annual interest payment due on the 2022 senior notes on Oct. 1, 2020, will be paid in the usual manner to holders of record at the close of business on Sept. 15, 2020.      

This news release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to buy nor a solicitation to sell any of the 2022 senior notes. The foregoing does not constitute a notice of redemption under the indentures governing the 2022 senior notes and is qualified in its entirety by the redemption notices issued by MPC and Andeavor LLC.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. Speedway LLC, an MPC subsidiary, owns and operates retail convenience stores across the United States. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure. More information is available at www.marathonpetroleum.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the redemption of Marathon Petroleum's 5.375% senior notes?

The redemption of the senior notes indicates a strategy to manage debt effectively, impacting the company's financial position positively.

When is the redemption date for Marathon Petroleum's senior notes due 2022?

The redemption date for the senior notes is set for October 1, 2020.

How much is Marathon Petroleum redeeming in senior notes?

Marathon Petroleum is redeeming $475 million in senior notes.

Will there be interest payments on the redeemed senior notes?

Yes, regular semi-annual interest payments will be made to holders of record on October 1, 2020.

What will be the redemption price for Marathon Petroleum's senior notes?

The senior notes will be redeemed at par value.