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): August 3, 2016
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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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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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 8.01. Other Events
EL DORADO, Arkansas, August 3, 2016 – The Board of Directors of Murphy Oil Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Common Stock of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable September 1, 2016 to holders of record August 15, 2016.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
A news release issued by Murphy Oil Corporation, dated August 3, 2016 announcing a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s Common Stock. |
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/ Keith Caldwell |
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Keith Caldwell |
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Senior Vice President and Controller |
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Date: August 3, 2016
Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
News release dated August 3, 2016, as issued by Murphy Oil Corporation. |