SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2018
MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-8590 |
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71-0361522 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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300 Peach Street |
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P.O. Box 7000, El Dorado, Arkansas |
71730-7000 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 870-862-6411 |
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Not applicable |
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 6, 2018, the Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved an increase in base salary for John W. Eckart, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Eckart’s base salary was increased to $623,150.
Further, on February 7, 2018, Mr. Eckart notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Company in 2018. The Company is conducting a search for Mr. Eckart’s replacement. Mr. Eckart is expected to continue in his current role until such time as a successor is named and otherwise assist in the transition.
The full text of this news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated February 12, 2018.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION |
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/s/ Christopher D. Hulse |
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Christopher D. Hulse |
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Vice President and Controller |
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Date: February 12, 2018
Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
News release dated February 12, 2018, as issued by Murphy Oil Corporation. |