Marathon Petroleum inks underwriting deal, updates indenture

Published 10/02/2025, 17:14
Marathon Petroleum inks underwriting deal, updates indenture

Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE:MPC), a $48.86 billion market cap company currently trading at $154.58, has entered into an underwriting agreement with major financial institutions, as disclosed in a recent 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. On Monday, the company formalized an arrangement with Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Securities, Citigroup (NYSE:C) Global Markets, and MUFG Securities Americas, acting as representatives for the underwriters. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score of 2.6, suggesting strong operational stability.

The agreement, dated February 6, 2025, precedes the company’s issuance of a Tenth Supplemental Indenture, effective as of today, with The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) Trust Company, N.A. serving as Trustee. This indenture includes the form of notes associated with the underwriting arrangement.

Marathon Petroleum, a prominent player in petroleum refining, is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company has demonstrated strong shareholder commitment, maintaining dividend payments for 15 consecutive years and actively pursuing share buybacks. The legal firm Jones Day provided an opinion on the proceedings, which is included among the exhibits in the filing, along with their consent.

This strategic financial move comes as the company continues to navigate the complex energy market. The details of the underwriting agreement and the terms of the new indenture could have implications for the company’s financial structure and capital raising efforts.

The 8-K filing also contains the company’s registration statement on Form S-3, reflecting these recent developments. As per the SEC filing, the specific terms of the notes, including interest rates, maturity dates, and other key financial metrics, were not disclosed.

Investors and market analysts will be closely watching how this financial maneuver plays out for Marathon Petroleum, as the company positions itself in the competitive energy sector. With a P/E ratio of 15.32 and current InvestingPro analysis indicating the stock is undervalued, the company appears well-positioned for future growth. The information in this article is based on a press release statement and extensive financial data available through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research reports, which offer detailed analysis of 1,400+ top stocks including MPC.

In other recent news, Marathon Petroleum Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations. The Ohio-based oil refiner announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.77, surpassing the projected $0.62, and revenue of $33.47 billion, also beating the anticipated $33.23 billion. However, this represents a 14.5% decline from the same quarter last year. Net income attributable to Marathon Petroleum was $371 million, down from $1.5 billion during the same period in 2023.

For the full year 2024, the company reported a net income of $3.4 billion, a decrease from $9.7 billion in 2023. CEO Maryann Mannen highlighted their net cash from operations of $8.7 billion in 2024, which facilitated a significant capital return to shareholders. In addition, Marathon Petroleum emphasized its advancement on its Midstream Gulf Coast NGL strategy, with its MPLX (NYSE:MPLX) subsidiary revealing plans for a fractionation complex and export terminal, expecting distributions from MPLX in 2025 to cover its dividends and a $1.25 billion standalone capital outlook.

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