Murphy Oil Corporation Announces 20 Percent Dividend Increase

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The Board of Directors of Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to $0.60 annually. This represents a 20% increase from the prior quarter. The dividend will be payable on March 1, 2022, to stockholders of record as of February 14, 2022.

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• 20% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share.
• Demonstrates company confidence in sustaining shareholder returns.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Common Stock of Murphy Oil Corporation of $0.15 per share, or $0.60 per share on an annualized basis. The increase represents a 20 percent increase from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2022, to stockholders of record as of February 14, 2022.

ABOUT MURPHY OIL CORPORATION

As an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company, Murphy Oil Corporation believes in providing energy that empowers people by doing right always, staying with it and thinking beyond possible. Murphy challenges the norm, taps into its strong legacy and uses its foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions. Murphy sees a future where it is an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at www.murphyoilcorp.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified through the inclusion of words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “drive”, “estimate”, “expect”, “expressed confidence”, “forecast”, “future”, “goal”, “guidance”, “intend”, “may”, “objective”, “outlook”, “plan”, “position”, “potential”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, “strategy”, “target”, “will” or variations of such words and other similar expressions. These statements, which express management’s current views concerning future events or results, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause one or more of these future events or results not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to: macro conditions in the oil and gas industry, including supply/demand levels, actions taken by major oil exporters and the resulting impacts on commodity prices; increased volatility or deterioration in the success rate of our exploration programs or in our ability to maintain production rates and replace reserves; reduced customer demand for our products due to environmental, regulatory, technological or other reasons; adverse foreign exchange movements; political and regulatory instability in the markets where we do business; the impact on our operations or market of health pandemics such as COVID-19 and related government responses; other natural hazards impacting our operations or markets; any other deterioration in our business, markets or prospects; any failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; any inability to service or refinance our outstanding debt or to access debt markets at acceptable prices; or adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets or economies in general. For further discussion of factors that could cause one or more of these future events or results not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement, see “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K that we file, available from the SEC’s website and from Murphy Oil Corporation’s website at http://ir.murphyoilcorp.com. Murphy Oil Corporation undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Investor Contacts:

Kelly Whitley, kelly_whitley@murphyoilcorp.com, 281-675-9107

Megan Larson, megan_larson@murphyoilcorp.com, 281-675-9470

Source: Murphy Oil Corporation

FAQ

What is the new dividend amount for Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)?

The new dividend amount is $0.15 per share.

When is the dividend for Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) payable?

The dividend is payable on March 1, 2022.

What is the record date for Murphy Oil Corporation's (MUR) dividend?

The record date for the dividend is February 14, 2022.

How much has Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) increased its dividend?

Murphy Oil Corporation has increased its dividend by 20%.

What is the annualized dividend for Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)?

The annualized dividend is $0.60 per share.