M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 1.00
ConocoPhillips to acquire Marathon Oil; exchange ratio 0.2550 COP shares per MRO share
MARATHON OIL CORP
- Marathon board unanimously recommends stockholders approve merger with ConocoPhillips.
- CFO Dane Whitehead to retire effective upon merger close; will remain as advisor to CEO until then.
- Termination fee of $557M payable by Marathon under specified circumstances; $86M if stockholders fail to approve.
- Closing conditions include stockholder approval, HSR Act clearance, regulatory approvals, and listing on NYSE.
- Outstanding equity awards to be converted into ConocoPhillips restricted stock, options, or cash based on performance.