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Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) reported second quarter 2024 net income of $349 million or $0.62 per diluted share. Adjusted net income was $357 million or $0.63 per diluted share. Net operating cash flow reached $1,088 million. Key highlights include:

- Free cash flow of $442 million
- Total return of capital to shareholders of $294 million
- Production increase to 191,000 net bopd and 393,000 net boed
- U.S. production averaged 351,000 net boed
- Equatorial Guinea production averaged 42,000 net boed

The company maintained its full-year 2024 production and capital expenditure guidance. Marathon Oil discontinued its share repurchase program due to the pending merger with ConocoPhillips.

Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) ha riportato un utile netto del secondo trimestre 2024 di 349 milioni di dollari, pari a 0,62 dollari per azione diluita. L'utile netto rettificato è stato di 357 milioni di dollari, o 0,63 dollari per azione diluita. Il flusso di cassa operativo netto ha raggiunto 1.088 milioni di dollari. I punti salienti includono:

- Flusso di cassa libero di 442 milioni di dollari
- Ritorno totale di capitale agli azionisti pari a 294 milioni di dollari
- Aumento della produzione a 191.000 barili al giorno netti (bopd) e 393.000 boe al giorno netti (boed)
- Produzione media negli Stati Uniti di 351.000 boe al giorno netti
- Produzione media in Guinea Equatoriale di 42.000 boe al giorno netti

L'azienda ha mantenuto le previsioni di produzione e spesa in conto capitale per l'intero anno 2024. Marathon Oil ha interrotto il suo programma di riacquisto di azioni a causa della fusione in corso con ConocoPhillips.

Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) reportó un ingreso neto de 349 millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre de 2024, lo que equivale a 0,62 dólares por acción diluida. El ingreso neto ajustado fue de 357 millones de dólares, o 0,63 dólares por acción diluida. El flujo de caja operativo neto alcanzó 1.088 millones de dólares. Los puntos destacados incluyen:

- Flujo de caja libre de 442 millones de dólares
- Retorno total de capital a los accionistas de 294 millones de dólares
- Aumento de la producción a 191.000 barriles por día netos (bopd) y 393.000 boe por día netos (boed)
- La producción promedio en EE.UU. fue de 351.000 boe por día netos
- La producción promedio en Guinea Ecuatorial fue de 42.000 boe por día netos

La empresa mantuvo su guía de producción y gasto de capital para todo el año 2024. Marathon Oil ha descontinuado su programa de recompra de acciones debido a la fusión pendiente con ConocoPhillips.

마라톤 오일 (NYSE: MRO)은 2024년 2분기 순이익이 3억 4,900만 달러, 즉 희석 주당 0.62 달러라고 보고했습니다. 조정된 순이익은 3억 5,700만 달러 또는 희석 주당 0.63 달러였습니다. 순 운영 현금 흐름은 10억 8,800만 달러에 이릅니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

- 자유 현금 흐름 4억 4,200만 달러
- 주주에게 반환된 총 자본 2억 9,400만 달러
- 생산량 증가: 순 191,000 배럴/일(bopd) 및 순 393,000 석유에너지당량(boed)
- 미국 평균 생산량: 순 351,000 boe/일
- 적도 기니 평균 생산량: 순 42,000 boe/일

회사는 2024년 전체 연도 생산 및 자본 지출 가이던스를 유지했습니다. 마라톤 오일은 ConocoPhillips와의 예정된 합병으로 인해 자사주 매입 프로그램을 중단했습니다.

Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) a annoncé un résultat net de 349 millions de dollars pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, soit 0,62 dollar par action diluée. Le résultat net ajusté s'élevait à 357 millions de dollars, ou 0,63 dollar par action diluée. Le flux de trésorerie opérationnel net a atteint 1,088 milliard de dollars. Les faits marquants incluent :

- Flux de trésorerie libre de 442 millions de dollars
- Retour total de capital aux actionnaires de 294 millions de dollars
- Augmentation de la production à 191 000 barils par jour nets (bopd) et 393 000 équivalents barils par jour nets (boed)
- Production moyenne aux États-Unis de 351 000 boe par jour nets
- Production moyenne en Équateur Guinée de 42 000 boe par jour nets

L'entreprise a maintenu sa prévision de production et d'investissement en capital pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024. Marathon Oil a interrompu son programme de rachat d'actions en raison de la fusion imminente avec ConocoPhillips.

Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) berichtete von einem Nettoeinkommen von 349 Millionen Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2024, was 0,62 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie entspricht. Das bereinigte Netto-Einkommen betrug 357 Millionen Dollar oder 0,63 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie. Der Nettobetriebscashflow erreichte 1.088 Millionen Dollar. Zu den Höhepunkten gehören:

- Freier Cashflow von 442 Millionen Dollar
- Gesamter Kapitalrückfluss an die Aktionäre von 294 Millionen Dollar
- Produktionssteigerung auf 191.000 Barrel pro Tag netto (bopd) und 393.000 Barrel Öläquivalent pro Tag netto (boed)
- Die durchschnittliche Produktion in den USA betrug 351.000 boe pro Tag netto
- Die durchschnittliche Produktion in Äquatorialguinea betrug 42.000 boe pro Tag netto

Das Unternehmen hat seine Produktions- und Investitionsausgabenprognose für das ganze Jahr 2024 beibehalten. Marathon Oil hat aufgrund der bevorstehenden Fusion mit ConocoPhillips sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm eingestellt.

Positive
  • Free cash flow of $442 million in Q2 2024
  • Net operating cash flow of $1,088 million
  • Sequential increase in production to 191,000 net bopd and 393,000 net boed
  • Return of capital to shareholders totaling $294 million
  • Reduction in gross debt by approximately $130 million
Negative
  • Discontinuation of share repurchase program due to pending merger
  • Limitation on increasing quarterly dividend beyond $0.11 per share

Insights

Marathon Oil's Q2 2024 results show a solid financial performance with $349 million net income and $1,088 million operating cash flow. The company's free cash flow of $442 million is particularly impressive, demonstrating strong operational efficiency. The $0.63 adjusted EPS indicates healthy profitability.

The return of capital to shareholders of $294 million, including share repurchases and dividends, is a positive sign for investors. However, the discontinuation of the share repurchase program due to the pending merger with ConocoPhillips is noteworthy. The reduction in gross debt by $130 million strengthens the balance sheet, although the $5.3 billion remaining debt is substantial.

Overall, Marathon Oil's financial position appears robust, with strong cash flow generation and disciplined capital management. The unchanged guidance for 2024 suggests confidence in their operational outlook.

Marathon Oil's Q2 2024 operational performance shows resilience in a challenging market. The company's total production of 393,000 net boepd, with 191,000 net bopd of oil, demonstrates strong output across its diverse asset base. The sequential increase in production is particularly noteworthy, indicating effective field management.

The company's efficiency gains are evident in the higher-than-expected well completions, with 99 gross operated wells brought online versus the guided 85-90. This operational excellence is important for maintaining production levels and controlling costs. The low U.S. unit production cost of $6.21 per boe further underscores Marathon's operational efficiency.

The strategic shift in E.G. operations, diverting gas to higher-margin LNG sales, showcases adaptability to market conditions. With a realized LNG price of $8.52 per mcf, this move should positively impact profitability. The unchanged 2024 guidance suggests confidence in maintaining this performance through the year.

Marathon Oil's Q2 2024 results present a mixed picture for investors. While the financial and operational performance is strong, the pending merger with ConocoPhillips introduces uncertainty. The discontinuation of share repurchases and limitations on dividend increases may concern some investors focused on capital returns.

The company's ability to generate significant free cash flow in the current oil price environment is a positive indicator. However, the sequential decline in capital expenditures expected in Q3 and Q4, coupled with projected production peaks, suggests a potential slowdown in growth momentum.

The diversified asset portfolio, spanning the Eagle Ford, Bakken, Permian and international operations, provides stability. The strategic pivot in E.G. to capitalize on higher LNG prices demonstrates market responsiveness. Investors should closely monitor the merger progress with ConocoPhillips, as it will significantly impact Marathon Oil's future strategy and market position.

HOUSTON, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- - Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) reported second quarter 2024 net income of $349 million or $0.62 per diluted share, which includes the impact of certain items not typically represented in analysts' earnings estimates and that would otherwise affect comparability of results. Adjusted net income was $357 million or $0.63 per diluted share. Net operating cash flow was $1,088 million or $1,028 million before changes in working capital (adjusted CFO).

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Second quarter free cash flow (FCF) of $442 million and adjusted FCF of $364 million before changes in working capital and including Equatorial Guinea (E.G.) distributions and other financing
  • Total return of capital to shareholders of $294 million during second quarter
  • Sequential increase in second quarter production to 191,000 net bopd and 393,000 net boed
  • No change to full-year 2024 production and capital expenditure guidance ranges

2Q24 Financial Overview

CASH FLOW: Net cash provided by operations was $1,088 million during second quarter or $1,028 million before changes in working capital. Second quarter capital expenditures totaled $665 million, consistent with Marathon Oil's guidance that 2024 capital expenditures would be just over 60% weighted to the first half of the year and reflecting an acceleration in wells to sales from continued drilling and completion efficiencies.

RETURN OF CAPITAL: Second quarter return of capital totaled $294 million, including $231 million of share repurchases and the $63 million base dividend. Marathon Oil discontinued its share repurchase program upon announcement of its pending merger with ConocoPhillips. Under the Merger Agreement, Marathon Oil may not increase the quarterly dividend in excess of the current $0.11 per share.

BALANCE SHEET: Marathon Oil second quarter cash and cash equivalents totaled $77 million, an approximate $30 million increase from the prior quarter. Also during second quarter, the Company reduced gross debt by approximately $130 million to a quarter-end gross debt total of $5.3 billion.

ADJUSTMENTS TO NET INCOME: The adjustments to net income for second quarter totaled $8 million.

2Q24 Operational Overview

UNITED STATES (U.S.): U.S. production averaged 351,000 net boed during second quarter 2024, while oil production averaged 183,000 net bopd. Second quarter U.S. unit production cost averaged $6.21 per boe.

Excluding joint venture wells, the Company brought a total of 99 gross Company-operated wells to sales during second quarter, above the guidance range of 85 to 90 wells due to continued drilling and completion efficiency gains.

                        Asset                         

              Production (bopd)              

               Production (boed)               

              Wells to Sales (Gross)               

Eagle Ford

81,000

153,000

63

Bakken

67,000

107,000

17

Permian

26,000

47,000

19

Oklahoma

7,000

42,000

0

INTERNATIONAL: E.G. production averaged 42,000 net boed during second quarter, including 8,000 net bopd.

The Company continued optimizing its operations by diverting a portion of its Alba gas from AMPCO methanol sales to higher margin LNG sales. Marathon Oil's Alba LNG sales achieved a realized price of $8.52 per mcf during the quarter, as the Company continued realizing the uplift in value from the shift to global LNG pricing.

Total International segment income was $79 million during second quarter, including $26 million of income from equity method investees. The Company received total cash distributions of $77 million from equity method companies during second quarter, including dividends of $75 million and return of capital of $2 million.

2024 Guidance Overview

Marathon Oil's previously provided annual guidance ranges for total Company oil production, total Company oil-equivalent production, and capital expenditures remain unchanged, as shown in the table below.

                         2024 Annual Guidance                         

                              High                              

                              Low                              

Oil Production (bopd)

195,000

185,000

BOE Production (boed)

400,000

380,000

Capital Expenditures

$2.1 billion

$1.9 billion

Total Company oil and oil-equivalent production are expected to peak during third quarter, with oil production rising to approximately 200,000 net bopd, before moderating into fourth quarter. Capital expenditures are expected to decline sequentially in both the third and fourth quarters, while FCF on a price-normalized basis is expected to increase sequentially in both quarters.

Earnings Call

Due to the pending merger with ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil will not host a conference call or webcast to discuss its second quarter 2024 results.

About Marathon Oil

Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company focused on four of the most competitive resource plays in the U.S. - Eagle Ford, Texas; Bakken, North Dakota; Permian in New Mexico and Texas, and STACK and SCOOP in Oklahoma, complemented by a world-class integrated gas business in Equatorial Guinea. The Company's Framework for Success is founded in a strong balance sheet, ESG excellence, and the competitive advantages of a high-quality multi-basin portfolio. On May 28 Marathon Oil entered a merger agreement with ConocoPhillips. The transaction is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2024. For more information, please visit www.marathonoil.com

Media Relations Contact:
Karina Brooks: 713-296-2191

Investor Relations Contacts:
Guy Baber: 713-296-1892
John Reid: 713-296-4380

Non-GAAP Measures 

In analyzing and planning for its business, Marathon Oil supplements its use of GAAP financial measures with non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per share, net cash provided by operating activities before changes in working capital (adjusted CFO), free cash flow, adjusted free cash flow and reinvestment rate.

Our presentation of adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) adjusted for gains or losses on dispositions, impairments of proved and certain unproved properties, changes in our valuation allowance, unrealized derivative gains or losses on commodity and interest rate derivative instruments, effects of pension settlements and curtailments and other items that could be considered "non-operating" or "non-core" in nature. Management believes this is useful to investors as another tool to meaningfully represent our operating performance and to compare Marathon to certain competitors. Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) or net income (loss) per share as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Our presentation of adjusted CFO is defined as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for changes in working capital and is a non-GAAP measure. Management believes this is useful to investors as an indicator of Marathon's ability to generate cash quarterly or year-to-date by eliminating differences caused by the timing of certain working capital items. Adjusted CFO should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Our presentation of free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, net of capital expenditures and change in capital accrual. Management believes this is useful to investors as a measure of Marathon's ability to fund its capital expenditure programs, service debt, and fund other distributions to stockholders. Free cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Our presentation of adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted free cash flow before dividend ("adjusted free cash flow") is defined as adjusted CFO, net of capital expenditures and EG return of capital and other. Management believes this is useful to investors as a measure of Marathon's ability to fund its capital expenditure programs, service debt, and fund other distributions to stockholders. Adjusted free cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Our presentation of reinvestment rate is a non-GAAP measure. The reinvestment rate in the context of adjusted free cash flow is defined as capital expenditures divided by adjusted CFO. The reinvestment rate in the context of free cash flow is defined as capital expenditures divided by net cash provided by operating activities. Management believes the reinvestment rate is useful to investors to demonstrate the Company's commitment to generating cash for use towards investor-friendly purposes (which includes balance sheet enhancement, base dividend and other return of capital).

These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the business that, when viewed with GAAP results may provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the business and are a useful tool to help management and investors make informed decisions about Marathon Oil's financial and operating performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found in our investor package on our website at https://ir.marathonoil.com/ and in the tables below. Marathon Oil strongly encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.

Forward-looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation statements regarding the proposed business combination transaction between ConocoPhillips ("ConocoPhillips") and the Company, the Company's future capital budgets and allocations, future performance (both absolute and relative), expected free cash flow, reinvestment rates, returns to investors (including dividends and share repurchases), balance sheet enhancement (including interest savings), capital efficiency, well productivity, receipt of E.G. dividends and the timing thereof, unit production costs, business strategy, capital expenditure guidance, production guidance and other statements regarding management's plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "positioned," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would," or similar words may be used to identify forward-looking statements; however, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. While the Company believes its assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to: the risks and uncertainties associated with the proposed transaction between ConocoPhillips and the Company, conditions in the oil and gas industry, including supply/demand levels for crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas and the resulting impact on price; changes in expected reserve or production levels; changes in political or economic conditions in the U.S. and Equatorial Guinea, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, inflation rates and global and domestic market conditions; actions taken by the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia affecting the production and pricing of crude oil and other global and domestic political, economic or diplomatic developments; capital available for exploration and development; risks related to the Company's hedging activities; voluntary or involuntary curtailments, delays or cancellations of certain drilling activities; well production timing; liabilities or corrective actions resulting from litigation, other proceedings and investigations or alleged violations of law or permits; drilling and operating risks; lack of, or disruption in, access to storage capacity, pipelines or other transportation methods; availability of drilling rigs, materials and labor, including the costs associated therewith; difficulty in obtaining necessary approvals and permits; the availability, cost, terms and timing of issuance or execution of, competition for, and challenges to, mineral licenses and leases and governmental and other permits and rights-of-way, and our ability to retain mineral licenses and leases; non-performance by third parties of contractual or legal obligations, including due to bankruptcy; administrative impediments or unexpected events that may impact dividends or other distributions, and the timing thereof, from our equity method investees; changes in our credit ratings; hazards such as weather conditions, a health pandemic, acts of war or terrorist acts and the government or military response thereto; the impacts of supply chain disruptions that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting inflationary environment; security threats, including cybersecurity threats and disruptions to our business and operations from breaches of our information technology systems, or breaches of the information technology systems, facilities and infrastructure of third parties with which we transact business; changes in safety, health, environmental, tax and other regulations, requirements or initiatives, including those addressing the impact of global climate change, air emissions or water management; our ability to achieve, reach or otherwise meet initiatives, plans, or ambitions with respect to ESG matters; our ability to pay dividends and make share repurchases; our ability to progress the E.G. Gas Mega Hub and to achieve first gas at our Alba infill wells on schedule; impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and our assumptions relating thereto; the risk that assets we acquire do not perform consistent with our expectations, including with respect to future production or drilling inventory; other geological, operating and economic considerations; and the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other public filings and press releases, available at https://ir.marathonoil.com/. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No Offer or Solicitation

This release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction, ConocoPhillips has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement of Marathon Oil that also constitutes a prospectus of ConocoPhillips common shares to be offered in the proposed transaction. Each of ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the definitive proxy statement/prospectus or registration statement or any other document that ConocoPhillips or Marathon Oil has filed or may file with the SEC. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to stockholders of Marathon Oil. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders can obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil and the proposed transaction, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by ConocoPhillips will be available free of charge on ConocoPhillips' website at www.conocophillips.com or by contacting ConocoPhillips' Investor Relations Department by email at investor.relations@conocophillips.com or by phone at 281-293-5000. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Marathon Oil will be available free of charge on Marathon's website at https://ir.marathonoil.com/ or by contacting Marathon Oil at 713-629-6600.

Participants in the Solicitation

ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of ConocoPhillips is set forth in (i) ConocoPhillips' proxy statement for its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders under the headings "Executive Compensation", "Item 1: Election of Directors and Director Biographies" (including "Related Party Transactions" and "Director Compensation"), "Compensation Discussion and Analysis", "Executive Compensation Tables" and "Stock Ownership", which was filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1163165/000130817924000384/cop4258041-def14a.htm, (ii) ConocoPhillips' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including under the headings "Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance", "Item 11. Executive Compensation", "Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters" and "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence", which was filed with the SEC on February 15, 2024 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1163165/000116316524000010/cop-20231231.htm and (iii) to the extent holdings of ConocoPhillips securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in ConocoPhillips' proxy statement for its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 or Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5, filed with the SEC (which are available at EDGAR Search Results https://www.sec.gov/edgar/search/#/category=form-cat2&ciks=0001163165&entityName=CONOCOPHILLIPS%2520(COP)%2520(CIK%25200001163165)).

Information about the directors and executive officers of Marathon is set forth in (i) Marathon's proxy statement for its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders under the headings "Proposal 1: Election of Directors", "Director Compensation", "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management", "Compensation Discussion and Analysis", "Executive Compensation" and "Transactions with Related Persons", which was filed with the SEC on April 10, 2024 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000101778/000010177824000082/mro-20240405.htm, (ii) Marathon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, including under the headings "Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance", "Item 11. Executive Compensation", "Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters" and "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence", which was filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000101778/000010177824000023/mro-20231231.htm, (iii) the definitive proxy statement for the special meeting of Marathon Oil stockholders relating to the proposed transaction, including under the headings "Interests of Marathon Oil Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger", "Treatment of Marathon Oil Equity Awards", "Marathon Oil Corporation Officer Change in Control Severance Benefits Plan", "2024 Annual Cash Bonus", "Retention Program", "Other Compensation Matters", "Merger-Related Compensation", "Potential Employment Arrangements with ConocoPhillips", "Indemnification and Insurance", and "Share Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management/Directors of Marathon Oil", which was filed by Marathon with the SEC on July 29, 2024 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/101778/000110465924083181/tm2419062-1_defm14a.htm and (iv) to the extent holdings of Marathon securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4, or Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5, filed with the SEC (which are available at EDGAR Search Results https://www.sec.gov/edgar/search/#/category=form-cat2&ciks=0000101778&entityName=MARATHON%2520OIL%2520CORP%2520(MRO)%2520(CIK%25200000101778)).

Investors should read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus carefully before making any voting or investment decisions.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended


Jun. 30

Mar. 31

Jun. 30

(In millions, except per share data)

2024

2024

2023

Revenues and other income:




Revenues from contracts with customers

$         1,666

$         1,538

$         1,484

Net gain (loss) on commodity derivatives

1

(24)

3

Income from equity method investments

26

39

22

Net gain on disposal of assets

10

Other income (expense)

4

(2)

4

Total revenues and other income

1,707

1,551

1,513

Costs and expenses:




Production

216

221

214

Shipping, handling and other operating, including related party of $12, $15 and $0(a)

175

169

161

Exploration

14

7

11

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

577

524

559

Taxes other than income

103

96

43

General and administrative

99

86

71

Total costs and expenses

1,184

1,103

1,059

Income from operations

523

448

454

Net interest and other

(80)

(69)

(92)

Other net periodic benefit credits

2

3

3

Income before income taxes

$            445

$            382

$            365

Provision for income taxes

96

85

78

Net income

$            349

$            297

$            287





Adjusted Net Income




Net income

$            349

$            297

$            287

Adjustments for special items (pre-tax):




Net gain on disposal of assets

(10)

Exploratory dry well costs, unproved property impairments and other

4

5

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments

(1)

24

4

Merger related costs

10

Other

8

2

1

Benefit for income taxes related to special items(b)

(3)

(6)

(2)

Adjustments for special items

8

20

8

Adjusted net income(c)

$            357

$            317

$            295

Per diluted share:




Net income

$           0.62

$           0.52

$           0.47

Adjusted net income(c)

$           0.63

$           0.55

$           0.48

Weighted average diluted shares

567

576

615

(a)   

The related party expense represents compensation to EG LNG for liquefaction, storage and product handling services, pursuant to the agreement that became effective on January 1, 2024.

(b)  

In both 2024 and 2023, we applied the estimated U.S. and state statutory rate of 22% to our special items.

(c)   

Non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures" above for further discussion.

 

Supplemental Data (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended


Jun. 30

Mar. 31

Jun. 30

(Per share)

2024

2024

2023

Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share




Net income

$           0.62

$           0.52

$           0.47

Adjustments for special items (pre-tax):




Net gain on disposal of assets

(0.02)

Exploratory dry well costs, unproved property impairments and other

0.01

0.01

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments

0.04

Merger related costs

0.02

Other

0.01

Benefit for income taxes related to special items

(0.01)

(0.01)

Adjustments for special items

0.01

0.03

0.01

Adjusted net income per share(a)

$           0.63

$           0.55

$           0.48

(a)        Non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures" above for further discussion.

 

Supplemental Data (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended


Jun. 30

Mar. 31

Jun. 30

(In millions)

2024

2024

2023

Segment income




United States

$         379

$         334

$         365

International

79

82

30

Not allocated to segments

(109)

(119)

(108)

Net income

$         349

$         297

$         287

Net operating cash flow before changes in working capital (Adjusted CFO)(a)




Net cash provided by operating activities

$     1,088

$         757

$     1,076

Changes in working capital

(60)

104

45

       Adjusted CFO(a)

$     1,028

$         861

$     1,121

Free cash flow




Net cash provided by operating activities

$     1,088

$         757

$     1,076

Capital expenditures

(665)

(603)

(623)

Change in capital accrual

19

117

(11)

       Free cash flow

$         442

$         271

$         442

Adjusted free cash flow(a)




Adjusted CFO(a)

$     1,028

$         861

$     1,121

Adjustments:




Capital expenditures

(665)

(603)

(623)

EG return of capital and other(b)

1

(19)

33

Adjusted free cash flow(a)

$         364

$         239

$         531

Reinvestment rate(a)

65 %

72 %

54 %

(a)    

Non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures" above for further discussion.

(b)       

Excludes approximately $12 million and $2 million of debt issuance costs for the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2023, respectively, and includes tax withholding for employee stock-based compensation of $18 million for the first quarter 2024.  

 

Supplemental Statistics (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended


Jun. 30

Mar. 31

Jun. 30

Net Production

2024

2024

2023

Oil Production (mbbld)




United States

183

172

181

International

8

9

8

Total net production

191

181

189

Equivalent Production (mboed)




United States

351

326

356

International

42

45

43

Total net production

393

371

399

 

Supplemental Statistics (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended


Jun. 30

Mar. 31

Jun. 30


2024

2024

2023

United States - net sales volumes




Crude oil and condensate (mbbld)

183

172

181

Eagle Ford

81

65

81

Bakken

67

68

68

Permian

26

28

21

Oklahoma

7

10

9

Other United States(a)

2

1

2

Natural gas liquids (mbbld)

85

75

91

Eagle Ford

37

31

39

Bakken

23

21

25

Permian

11

10

10

Oklahoma

14

13

17

Natural gas (mmcfd)

500

477

504

Eagle Ford

211

188

218

Bakken

99

94

90

Permian

61

59

53

Oklahoma

128

134

141

Other United States(a)

1

2

2

Total United States (mboed)

351

326

356

International (E.G) - net sales volumes




Crude oil and condensate (mbbld)

5

11

8

Natural gas liquids (mbbld)

5

6

5

Total Natural gas (mmcfd)

191

156

186

Natural gas, sold as gas (mmcfd)(b)

82

78

186

Natural gas, sold as LNG (mmcfd)(c)

109

78

Total International (mboed)

42

43

44

Total Company - net sales volumes (mboed)

393

369

400

Net sales volumes of equity method investees




LNG (mtd)(d)

388

1,716

Methanol (mtd)

954

935

1,047

Condensate and LPG (boed)

5,998

7,630

6,614

(a)  

Includes sales volumes from certain non-core proved properties in our United States segment.

(b)        

In 2023, the purchasers were primarily our equity method investees EG LNG and AMPCO, in addition to natural gas sold for local electricity generation. In 2024, the purchaser is primarily AMPCO, with continuing sales for local electricity generation. Marathon Oil includes its share of income from EG LNG and AMPCO in the International segment.

(c)        

Beginning January 1, 2024, Marathon Oil assumes responsibility for shrink and plant losses during liquefaction, which results in a reduction to reported net production and sales volumes for Alba gas sold as LNG. The Company is also subject to an LNG lifting schedule, which may result in an underlift or overlift position.

(d)    

LNG sales from equity method investees in 2024 represents final residual volumes sold under the contract terms in place prior to January 1, 2024.

 

Supplemental Statistics (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended


Jun. 30

Mar. 31

Jun. 30


2024

2024

2023

United States - average price realizations(a)




Crude oil and condensate ($ per bbl)

$         79.12

$         75.39

$         72.49

Eagle Ford

78.69

74.70

71.32

Bakken

79.11

75.04

73.51

Permian

80.47

78.24

73.42

Oklahoma

79.45

74.52

73.57

Other United States

77.79

73.23

69.34

Natural gas liquids ($ per bbl)

$         21.18

$         22.24

$         18.72

Eagle Ford

20.24

20.97

18.01

Bakken

21.24

21.34

18.00

Permian

21.16

22.63

19.39

Oklahoma

23.54

26.29

20.99

Other United States

22.48

20.62

18.07

Natural gas ($ per mcf)

$           1.42

$           1.97

$           1.89

Eagle Ford

1.62

1.93

1.86

Bakken

1.22

1.82

1.69

Permian

0.31

1.36

1.59

Oklahoma

1.77

2.40

2.16

Other United States

2.23

2.79

2.45

International (E.G) - average price realizations




Crude oil and condensate ($ per bbl)

$         57.31

$         61.86

$         53.64

Natural gas liquids ($ per bbl)(b)

$           1.00

$           1.00

$           1.00

Average total natural gas ($ per mcf)

$           4.96

$           3.71

$           0.24

Natural gas, sold as gas ($ per mcf)(c)

0.24

0.24

0.24

Natural gas, sold as LNG ($ per mcf)(d)

8.52

7.21

Benchmark




WTI crude oil (per bbl)

$         80.66

$         76.91

$         73.56

Brent (Europe) crude oil (per bbl)(e)

$         84.65

$         83.00

$         78.32

Mont Belvieu NGLs (per bbl)(f)

$         22.91

$         23.67

$         20.49

Henry Hub natural gas (per mmbtu)(g)

$           1.89

$           2.24

$           2.10

TTF (Europe) natural gas (per mmbtu)(h)

$           9.98

$           8.79

$         11.34

JKM natural gas (per mmbtu)(i)

$         11.10

$           9.50

$         11.12

(a)   

Excludes gains or losses on commodity derivative instruments.

(b)        

Represents fixed prices under a long-term contract with Alba Plant LLC, which is an equity method investee. Alba Plant LLC processes rich hydrocarbon gas from the Alba field, and then sells secondary condensate, propane, and butane at market prices. Marathon Oil includes its share of income from Alba Plant LLC in the International segment.

(c)        

Represents fixed prices under long-term contracts. In 2023, the purchasers were primarily our equity method investees EG LNG and AMPCO, in addition to sales for local electricity generation. In 2024, the purchaser is primarily AMPCO, with continuing sales for local electricity generation. Marathon Oil includes its share of income from EG LNG and AMPCO in the International segment.

(d)   

Represents prices realized for sales of LNG to third party customers beginning in 2024, indexed to global LNG prices.

(e)   

Average of monthly prices obtained from Energy Information Administration website.

(f)    

Bloomberg Finance LLP: Y-grade Mix NGL of 55% ethane, 25% propane, 5% butane, 8% isobutane and 7% natural gasoline.

(g)   

Settlement date average per mmbtu.

(h)   

Average of monthly prices obtained from NYMEX Exchange (expressed in $).

(i)   

Average of monthly prices obtained from Tokyo Commodity Exchange (expressed in $).

The following table sets forth outstanding derivative contracts as of July 31, 2024, and the weighted average prices for those contracts:


2024

2025


Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Crude Oil







NYMEX WTI Three-Way Collars







Volume (Bbls/day)

50,000

50,000

Weighted average price per Bbl:







Ceiling

$       95.95

$       95.95

$             —

$             —

$             —

$             —

Floor

$       65.00

$       65.00

$             —

$             —

$             —

$             —

Sold put

$       50.00

$       50.00

$             —

$             —

$             —

$             —

Natural Gas







Henry Hub Two-Way Collars







Volume (MMBtu/day)

150,000

150,000

150,000

150,000

Weighted average price per MMBtu







Ceiling

$             —

$             —

$         5.85

$         5.85

$         5.85

$         5.85

Floor

$             —

$             —

$         2.50

$         2.50

$         2.50

$         2.50

 

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What was Marathon Oil's (MRO) net income for Q2 2024?

Marathon Oil (MRO) reported a net income of $349 million or $0.62 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2024.

How much free cash flow did Marathon Oil (MRO) generate in Q2 2024?

Marathon Oil (MRO) generated $442 million in free cash flow during the second quarter of 2024.

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Marathon Oil's (MRO) U.S. production averaged 351,000 net boed during the second quarter of 2024, with oil production averaging 183,000 net bopd.

Has Marathon Oil (MRO) changed its 2024 production guidance?

No, Marathon Oil (MRO) has not changed its full-year 2024 production and capital expenditure guidance ranges.

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