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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2003
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission file number 1-5153
Marathon Oil Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 25-0996816
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, TX 77056-2723
(Address of principal executive offices)
Tel. No. (713) 629-6600
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for at least the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes X No
There were 309,869,722 shares of Marathon Oil Corporation common stock
outstanding as of April 30, 2003.
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended March 31, 2003
INDEX Page
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statement of Income........................................... 3
Consolidated Balance Sheet................................................. 4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows....................................... 5
Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................ 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations............................ 13
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk................. 24
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.................................................... 28
Supplemental Statistics.................................................. 29
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.......................................................... 32
Item 2. Changes in Securities...................................................... 32
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders........................ 32
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K........................................... 33
Part I - Financial Information
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
First Quarter Ended
March 31
(Dollars in millions, except per share) 2003 2002
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Revenues and other income:
Sales and other operating revenues (including consumer excise taxes) $ 9,872 $ 6,229
Sales to related parties 231 190
Income from equity method investments 48 24
Net gains on disposal of assets 2 8
Gain on ownership change in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC 4 2
Other income 13 11
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Total revenues and other income 10,170 6,464
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues (excludes items shown below) 7,912 4,738
Purchases from related parties 17 23
Consumer excise taxes 1,017 996
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 309 302
Selling, general and administrative expenses 207 187
Other taxes 81 64
Exploration expenses 54 57
Inventory market valuation credit - (71)
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Total costs and expenses 9,597 6,296
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Income from operations 573 168
Net interest and other financing costs 65 64
Minority interest in income of Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC 30 11
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Income before income taxes 478 93
Provision for income taxes 175 39
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Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 303 54
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 4 13
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Net income $ 307 $ 67
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Income Per Share (Unaudited)
First Quarter Ended
March 31
2003 2002
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Basic and diluted:
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ .98 $ .18
Net income $ .99 $ .22
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
March 31 December 31
(Dollars in millions) 2003 2002
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 565 $ 488
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5 and $6 2,421 1,807
Receivables from United States Steel 13 9
Receivables from related parties 60 38
Inventories 2,053 1,984
Assets held for sale 114 -
Other current assets 154 153
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Total current assets 5,380 4,479
Investments and long-term receivables, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $16 and $14 1,670 1,634
Receivables from United States Steel 547 547
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization of $11,286 and $11,077 10,389 10,390
Prepaid pensions 199 201
Goodwill 273 274
Intangibles 117 119
Other noncurrent assets 162 168
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Total assets $ 18,737 $ 17,812
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Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 3,383 $ 2,847
Payable to United States Steel 28 28
Payable to related parties 15 10
Payroll and benefits payable 168 198
Accrued taxes 475 307
Accrued interest 60 108
Long-term debt due within one year 435 161
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Total current liabilities 4,564 3,659
Long-term debt 4,014 4,410
Deferred income taxes 1,424 1,445
Employee benefits obligations 884 847
Asset retirement obligations 340 223
Payable to United States Steel 7 7
Deferred credits and other liabilities 193 168
Minority interest in Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC 1,992 1,971
Commitments and contingencies - -
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock:
Common Stock issued - 312,165,978 shares at March 31, 2003 and
December 31, 2002 (par value $1 per share, authorized 550,000,000 shares) 312 312
Common stock held in treasury - 2,305,397 shares at March 31, 2003 and
2,292,986 shares at December 31, 2002 (60) (60)
Additional paid-in capital 3,032 3,032
Retained earnings 2,109 1,874
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (65) (69)
Unearned compensation (9) (7)
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Total stockholders' equity 5,319 5,082
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 18,737 $ 17,812
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow (Unaudited)
First Quarter Ended
March 31
(Dollars in millions) 2003 2002
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Operating activities:
Net income $ 307 $ 67
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided from operating activities:
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (4) (13)
Minority interest in income of Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC 30 11
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 309 302
Inventory market valuation credits - (71)
Exploratory dry well costs 32 49
Deferred income taxes (32) (22)
Net gains on disposal of assets (2) (8)
Changes in:
Current receivables (635) (85)
Receivable from United States Steel (3) (2)
Inventories (69) (60)
Current accounts payable and accrued expenses 633 177
All other - net 40 (56)
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Net cash provided from operating activities 606 289
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Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (374) (292)
Acquisitions - (1,005)
Disposal of assets 9 21
Receivable from United States Steel - 54
Restricted cash - withdrawals 41 25
- deposits (5) (20)
Investments - contributions (21) (57)
- loans and advances (13) -
- returns and repayments 42 -
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Net cash used in investing activities (321) (1,274)
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Financing activities:
Commercial paper and revolving credit arrangements - net (100) (53)
Other debt - borrowings - 1,000
- repayments (29) (15)
Redemption of preferred stock of subsidiary - (185)
Preferred stock repurchased - (109)
Dividends paid (72) (71)
Distributions to minority shareholder of Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (11) (2)
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Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities (212) 565
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 4 -
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 77 (420)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 488 657
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 565 $ 237
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Cash provided from (used in) operating activities included:
Interest and other financial costs paid (net of amount capitalized) $ (119) $ (97)
Income taxes refunded (paid) (48) 21
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (Unaudited)
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1. Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion
of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation
of the results for the periods reported. All such adjustments are of a
normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. These financial
statements, including selected notes, have been prepared in accordance
with the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and do
not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete
financial statements. Certain reclassifications of prior year data have
been made to conform to 2003 classifications. These interim financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto included in the 2002 Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Marathon Oil Corporation ("Marathon").
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2. New Accounting Standards
Effective January 1, 2003, Marathon adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 143 "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations"
("SFAS No. 143"). This statement requires that the fair value of an asset
retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred
if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The present value of
the estimated asset retirement cost is capitalized as part of the carrying
amount of the long-lived asset. Previous accounting standards used the
units-of-production method to match estimated future retirement costs with
the revenues generated from the producing assets. In contrast, SFAS No.
143 requires depreciation of the capitalized asset retirement cost and
accretion of the asset retirement obligation over time. The depreciation
will generally be determined on a units-of-production basis over the life
of the field, while the accretion to be recognized will escalate over the
life of the producing assets, typically as production declines.
For Marathon, asset retirement obligations primarily relate to the
abandonment of oil and gas producing facilities. While assets such as
refineries, crude oil and product pipelines, and marketing assets have
retirement obligations covered by SFAS No. 143, certain of those
obligations are not recognized since the fair value cannot be estimated
due to the uncertainty of the settlement date of the obligation.
The transition adjustment related to adopting SFAS No. 143 on
January 1, 2003, was recognized as a cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle. The cumulative effect on net income of adopting
SFAS No. 143 was a net favorable effect of $4 million, net of tax of
$4 million. At the time of adoption, total assets increased $120 million,
and total liabilities increased $116 million. The amounts recognized upon
adoption are based upon numerous estimates and assumptions, including
future retirement costs, future recoverable quantities of oil and gas,
future inflation rates and the credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate.
Changes in asset retirement obligations during the quarter were:
Pro forma
(In millions) 2003 2002*
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Asset retirement obligations as of January 1 $ 336 $ 316
Liabilities settled during the first quarter (1) -
Accretion expense (included in depreciation, depletion and amortization) 5 5
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Asset retirement obligations as of March 31 $ 340 $ 321
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* Pro forma data as if SFAS No. 143 had been adopted on January 1, 2002.
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles for
the first quarter of 2002 would have been increased by $1 million and no
impact on earnings per share.
In the second quarter of 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 145
"Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB
Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections" ("SFAS No. 145"). Effective
January 1, 2003, Marathon adopted the provisions relating to the
classification of the effects of early extinguishment of debt in the
consolidated statement of income. There was no impact on the first quarter
of 2003.
Effective January 1, 2003, Marathon adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 146 "Accounting for Exit or Disposal Activities"
("SFAS No. 146"). SFAS No. 146 will be effective for exit or disposal
activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. There were no
adjustments necessary upon the initial adoption of SFAS No. 146.
Effective January 1, 2003, Marathon adopted the fair value recognition
provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"). Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 148 "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure" ("SFAS No. 148"), an amendment of
SFAS No. 123, provides alternative methods for the transition of the
accounting for stock-based compensation from the intrinsic value method to
the fair value method. Marathon will apply the fair value method to grants
made, modified or settled on or after January 1, 2003. There were no stock
grants in the first quarter 2003. Based upon this change, and assuming the
number of stock options granted in 2003
approximates the number of those granted in 2002, the estimated impact on
Marathon's 2003 net income will not be materially different than under
previous accounting standards.
The following net income and per share data illustrates the effect on
net income and net income per share if the fair value method had been
applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in each period:
First Quarter
Ended March 31
(In millions, except per share data) 2003 2002
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Net income
As reported $ 307 $ 67
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in
reported net income, net of related tax effects 2 -
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined
under fair value method for all awards, net of related tax effects (2) (1)
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Pro forma net income $ 307 $ 66
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Basic and diluted net income per share
- As reported $ .99 $ .22
- Pro forma $ .99 $ .21
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Effective January 1, 2003, FASB Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's
Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect
Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45"), requires the fair-value
measurement and recognition of a liability for the issuance or modification
of certain guarantees. There were no cumulative effect adjustments
necessary upon the initial adoption of FIN 45. Enhanced disclosure
requirements apply to both new and existing guarantees subject to FIN 45.
See Note 10 for changes in outstanding guarantees.
FASB Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities" ("FIN 46"), identifies certain off-balance sheet arrangements
that meet the definition of a variable interest entity ("VIE"). The primary
beneficiary of a VIE is the party that is exposed to the majority of the
risks and/or returns of the VIE. The primary beneficiary is required to
consolidate the VIE. In addition, more extensive disclosure requirements
apply to the primary beneficiary, as well as other significant investors.
Although Marathon participates in an arrangement that is subject to the
disclosure requirements of FIN 46, Marathon is not deemed to be a primary
beneficiary under the new rules.
Effective January 1, 2003, Marathon adopted Consensus No. 02-16 of the
Emerging Issues Task Force of FASB "Accounting by a Customer (Including a
Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor" ("EITF 02-16"),
which requires rebates from vendors to be recorded as reductions to cost of
revenues. Restatement of prior year results is permitted but not required.
Rebates from vendors of $40 million for the first quarter ended March 31,
2003 are recorded as a reduction to cost of revenues. Rebates from vendors
of $44 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002 are recorded in
sales and other operating revenues. There was no effect on net income
related to the adoption of EITF 02-16.
Since the issuance of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS
No. 133"), as amended by SFAS Nos. 137 and 138, FASB has issued several
interpretations. As a result, Marathon has recognized in income the effect
of changes in the fair value of two long-term natural gas sales contracts
in the United Kingdom. As of January 1, 2002, Marathon recognized a
favorable cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of $13
million, net of tax of $7 million.
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3. Information about United States Steel
The Separation - On December 31, 2001, in a tax-free distribution to
holders of Marathon's USX--U. S. Steel Group class of common stock ("Steel
Stock"), Marathon exchanged the common stock of its wholly owned subsidiary
United States Steel Corporation ("United States Steel") for all outstanding
shares of Steel Stock on a one-for-one basis (the "Separation").
Amounts Receivable from or Payable to United States Steel Arising from the
Separation - Marathon remains primarily obligated for certain financings
for which United States Steel has assumed responsibility for repayment
under the terms of the Separation. When United States Steel makes payments
on the principal of these financings, both the receivable and the
obligation will be reduced.
Amounts receivable or payable to United States Steel were included in
the balance sheet as follows:
March 31 December 31
(In millions) 2003 2002
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Receivables:
Current:
Receivables related to debt and other obligations for which
United States Steel has assumed responsibility for repayment $ 13 $ 9
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Noncurrent:
Receivables related to debt and other obligations for which
United States Steel has assumed responsibility for repayment $ 547 $ 547
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Payables:
Current:
Income tax settlement payable $ 28 $ 28
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Noncurrent:
Reimbursements payable under nonqualified employee benefit plans $ 7 $ 7
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Marathon remains primarily obligated for $124 million of operating
lease obligations assumed by United States Steel, of which $71 million has
been assumed by other third parties that had purchased plants and
operations divested by United States Steel.
See Note 10 for changes related to obligations of United States Steel
guaranteed by Marathon.
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4. Business Combinations
During 2002, in two separate transactions, Marathon acquired interests in
the Alba Field offshore Equatorial Guinea, West Africa, and certain other
related assets.
On January 3, 2002, Marathon acquired certain interests from CMS Energy
Corporation for $1.005 billion. Marathon acquired three entities that own a
combined 52.4% working interest in the Alba Production Sharing Contract and
a net 43.2% interest in an onshore liquefied petroleum gas processing plant
through an equity method investee. Additionally, Marathon acquired a 45.0%
net interest in an onshore methanol production plant through an equity
method investee. Results of operations for 2002 include the results of the
interests acquired from CMS Energy from January 3, 2002.
On June 20, 2002, Marathon acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of
Globex Energy, Inc. ("Globex") for $155 million. Globex owned an additional
10.9% working interest in the Alba Production Sharing Contract and an
additional net 9.0% interest in the onshore liquefied petroleum gas
processing plant. Globex also held oil and gas interests offshore
Australia. Results of operations include the results of the interests
acquired from Globex from June 20, 2002.
The CMS allocation of purchase price is final. The Globex allocation of
purchase price is preliminary pending the finalization of certain
preacquisition contingencies. The goodwill arising from the allocations was
$177 million, which was assigned to the E&P segment. Significant factors
that resulted in the recognition of goodwill include: the ability to
acquire an established business with an assembled workforce and a proven
track record and a strategic acquisition in a core geographic area.
Additionally, the purchase price allocated to equity method investments
is $224 million higher than the underlying net assets of the investees.
This excess will be amortized over the expected useful life of the
underlying assets except for $81 million of goodwill relating to equity
method investments.
The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisitions:
(In millions)
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Receivables $ 24
Inventories 10
Investments and long-term receivables 463
Property, plant and equipment 661
Goodwill (none deductible for income tax purposes) 177
Other assets 3
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Total assets acquired $ 1,338
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Current liabilities $ 32
Deferred income taxes 146
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Total liabilities assumed $ 178
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Net assets acquired $ 1,160
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The pro forma effect on net income for the first quarter ended March
31, 2002, of the above acquisitions giving effect to them as if they had
been consummated at the beginning of the period would have been an increase
of $1 million, which is less than $.01 per share.
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5. Computation of Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is based on the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share assumes exercise of
stock options, provided the effect is not antidilutive.
First Quarter Ended March 31
2003 2002
(Dollars in millions, except per share data) Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
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Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ 303 $ 303 $ 54 $ 54
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 4 4 13 13
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Net income $ 307 $ 307 $ 67 $ 67
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Shares of common stock outstanding (thousands):
Average number of common shares outstanding 309,915 309,915 309,568 309,568
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options - 46 - 268
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Average common shares including dilutive effect 309,915 309,961 309,568 309,836
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Per share:
Income before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ .98 $ .98 $ .18 $ .18
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Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ .01 $ .01 $ .04 $ .04
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Net income $ .99 $ .99 $ .22 $ .22
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6. Segment Information
Marathon's operations consist of three operating segments: 1) Exploration
and Production ("E&P") - explores for and produces crude oil and natural
gas on a worldwide basis; 2) Refining, Marketing and Transportation
("RM&T") - refines, markets and transports crude oil and petroleum
products, primarily in the Midwest, upper Great Plains and southeastern
United States primarily through
its 62% owned consolidated subsidiary, Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC
("MAP"); and 3) Other Energy Related Businesses ("OERB") - markets and
transports its own and third-party natural gas, crude oil and products
manufactured from natural gas, such as liquefied natural gas and methanol,
primarily in the United States, Europe, and West Africa.
The following represents information by operating segment:
Total
(In millions) E&P RM&T OERB Segments
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First Quarter 2003
Revenues:
Customer $ 1,084 $ 7,980 $ 808 $ 9,872
Intersegment(a) 179 47 33 259
Related parties 3 228 - 231
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Total revenues $ 1,266 $ 8,255 $ 841 $10,362
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Segment income $ 535 $ 67 $ 11 $ 613
Income from equity method investments 19 13 16 48
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(b) 212 88 2 302
Capital expenditures(c) 234 131 8 373
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First Quarter 2002
Revenues:
Customer $ 693 $ 5,099 $ 437 $ 6,229
Intersegment (a) 141 19 16 176
Related parties 2 188 - 190
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Total revenues $ 836 $ 5,306 $ 453 $ 6,595
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Segment income (loss) $ 167 $ (51) $ 23 $ 139
Income from equity method investments 9 8 7 24
Depreciation, depletion and amortization(b) 208 87 1 296
Capital expenditures(c) 217 69 1 287
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(a) Management believes intersegment transactions were conducted under terms
comparable to those with unrelated parties.
(b) Differences between segment totals and Marathon totals represent amounts
included in administrative expenses.
(c) Differences between segment totals and Marathon totals represent amounts
related to corporate administrative activities.
The following reconciles segment income to income from operations as
reported in Marathon's consolidated financial statement of income:
First Quarter
Ended March 31
(In millions) 2003 2002
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Segment income $ 613 $ 139
Items not allocated to segments:
Administrative expenses (44) (44)
Inventory market valuation adjustments - 71
Gain on ownership change in MAP 4 2
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Total income from operations $ 573 $ 168
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7. Comprehensive Income
The following sets forth Marathon's comprehensive income for the periods
shown:
First Quarter
Ended March 31
(In millions) 2003 2002
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Net income $ 307 $ 67
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments - (1)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments 4 (31)
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Total comprehensive income $ 311 $ 35
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During the first quarter of 2003 and 2002, $2 million of losses and $4
million of gains, net of tax, were reclassified into net income as it was
no longer probable the original forecasted transactions would occur.
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8. Inventories
Inventories are carried at lower of cost or market. Cost of inventories of
crude oil and refined products is determined primarily under the last-in,
first-out ("LIFO") method.
March 31 December 31
(In millions) 2003 2002
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Liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas $ 752 $ 689
Refined products and merchandise 1,194 1,186
Supplies and sundry items 107 109
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Total (at cost) $2,053 $ 1,984
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From time to time, Marathon must establish an inventory market
valuation ("IMV") reserve to reduce the cost basis of its inventories to
current market value. Quarterly adjustments to the IMV reserve result in
noncash charges or credits to income from operations. Decreases in market
prices below the cost basis result in charges to income from operations.
Once a reserve has been established, subsequent inventory turnover and
increases in prices (up to the cost basis) result in credits to income
from operations. First quarter 2002 results of operations include credits
to income from operations of $71 million.
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9. Debt
At March 31, 2003, Marathon had no borrowings against its $1.354 billion
long-term revolving credit facility, no borrowings against its $574 million
short-term revolving credit facility and no commercial paper outstanding
under its U.S. commercial paper program that is backed by the long-term
revolving credit facility. Certain banks provide Marathon with uncommitted
short-term lines of credit totaling $200 million. At March 31, 2003, there
were no borrowings against these facilities.
MAP has a $350 million short-term revolving credit facility that
terminates in July 2003. There were no borrowings against this facility at
March 31, 2003. This facility also provides for the issuance of letters of
credit in aggregate amounts not to exceed $75 million. Letters of credit
totaling $40 million were outstanding at March 31, 2003, which reduced the
available credit under this facility to $310 million. Additionally, MAP has
a $190 million revolving credit agreement with Ashland Inc. that terminates
in March 2004. There were no borrowings against this facility at March 31,
2003.
At March 31, 2003, in the event of a change in control of Marathon,
debt obligations totaling $2.014 billion and operating lease obligations of
$99 million may be declared immediately due and payable. In such event,
Marathon may also be required to either repurchase certain equipment at
United States Steel's Fairfield Works for $98 million or provide a letter
of credit to secure the remaining obligation.
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10. Contingencies and Commitments
Marathon is the subject of, or party to, a number of pending or threatened
legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of
matters, including laws and regulations relating to the environment.
Certain of these matters are discussed below. The ultimate resolution of
these contingencies could, individually or in the aggregate, be material to
Marathon's consolidated financial statements. However, management believes
that Marathon will remain a viable and competitive enterprise even though
it is possible that these contingencies could be resolved unfavorably.
Environmental matters -- Marathon is subject to federal, state, local and
foreign laws and regulations relating to the environment. These laws
generally provide for control of pollutants released into the environment
and require responsible parties to undertake remediation of hazardous waste
disposal sites. Penalties may be imposed for noncompliance. At March 31,
2003 and December 31, 2002, accrued liabilities for remediation totaled
$107 million and $84 million, respectively. It is not presently possible to
estimate the ultimate amount of all remediation costs that might be
incurred or the penalties that may be imposed. Receivables for recoverable
costs from certain states, under programs to assist companies in cleanup
efforts related to underground storage tanks at retail marketing outlets,
were $83 million at March 31, 2003, and $72 million at December 31, 2002.
Guarantees -- The following table reflects changes in outstanding
guarantees since December 31, 2002:
(In millions) Term
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Total maximum potential undiscounted payments
as of December 31, 2002 $ 521
Indebtedness of equity investees:
LOCAP LLC commercial paper(a) Perpetual-Loan Balance Varies (1)
Other:
United States Steel/PRO-TEC Coating Company (b) 2003-2008 (3)
Centennial Pipeline LLC catastrophic event(c) Indefinite 17
Pilot Travel Centers LLC surety bonds(d) (d) 5
Alliance Pipeline L. P.(e) 2003-2015 (2)
Mobile transportation equipment leases(f) 2003-2008 (1)
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Total maximum potential undiscounted payments
as of March 31, 2003(g) $ 536
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(a) Marathon holds interests in several pipelines and a storage facility
that have secured various project financings with throughput and
deficiency ("T&D") agreements. Under the agreements, Marathon is
required to advance funds if the investees are unable to service debt.
Any such advances are considered prepayments of future transportation
charges.
(b) Marathon has guaranteed United States Steel's contingent obligation to
repay certain distributions from its 50% owned joint venture, PRO-TEC
Coating Company ("PRO-TEC"). Should PRO-TEC default under its
agreements and should United States Steel be unable to perform under
its guarantee, Marathon is required to perform on behalf of United
States Steel.
(c) The agreement between Centennial Pipeline LLC ("Centennial") and its
members allows each member to contribute cash in lieu of Centennial
procuring separate insurance in the event of third-party liability
arising from a catastrophic event. Each member is to contribute cash in
proportion to its ownership interest, up to a maximum amount of $50
million.
(d) Marathon has engaged in a general agreement of indemnity with a
surety bond provider for the execution of all surety bonds and has
executed certain of these bonds on behalf of Pilot Travel Centers LLC
("PTC"). In the event of a demand on a bond by an obligee, Marathon
is required to repay the surety bond provider. The bonds issued have
been placed mainly for tax liability, licenses for liquor and
lottery, workers' compensation self-insurance, utility services, and
for underground storage tank financial responsibility. Most surety
bonds carry a one-year term, renewable annually, though a few bonds
are for longer than a year. Should Marathon have to pay any amounts
under the surety bonds, the PTC LLC agreement provides that all
partners will make Marathon whole for their proportionate share of
any amounts paid.
(e) Marathon is a party to a long-term transportation services agreement
with Alliance Pipeline L. P. The agreement requires Marathon to pay
minimum annual charges of approximately $5 million through 2015.
(f) MAP has entered into various operating leases of trucks and trailers to
be used primarily for the transporting of refined products. These
leases contain terminal rental adjustment clauses which require MAP to
indemnify the lessor to the extent that the sales proceeds at the end
of the lease fall short of the specified maximum percent of original
value.
(g) Of the total $536 million, $294 million represents guarantees made by
MAP.
Due to FIN 45's measurement provisions required for guarantees issued
or modified subsequent to December 31, 2002, MAP recorded $4 million in the
first quarter of 2003, representing the fair value of the modified
Centennial Pipeline catastrophic event guarantee. No other amounts related
to guarantees are recorded in the financial statements.
Contract commitments -- At March 31, 2003, Marathon's contract commitments
to acquire property, plant and equipment and long-term investments totaled
$508 million.
Commitments to extend credit - In the first quarter of 2003, Marathon
increased its commitment to provide funding to Syntroleum Corporation from
$19 million to $21 million. As of March 31, 2003, Marathon had advanced
Syntroleum $13 million under this commitment.
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11. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 149 "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" on April 30, 2003. The statement is
effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and
for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. At this time,
Marathon cannot reasonably estimate the effect of the adoption of this
Statement on either its financial position or results of operations.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Marathon Oil Corporation ("Marathon") is engaged in worldwide exploration
and production of crude oil and natural gas; domestic refining, marketing and
transportation of crude oil and petroleum products primarily through its 62
percent owned subsidiary, Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC; and other energy
related businesses. Management's Discussion and Analysis should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. The discussion of the Consolidated Statement of Income
should be read in conjunction with the Supplemental Statistics provided on page
29.
Certain sections of Management's Discussion and Analysis include
forward-looking statements concerning trends or events potentially affecting
Marathon. These statements typically contain words such as "anticipates",
"believes", "estimates", "expects", "targets" or similar words indicating that
future outcomes are uncertain. In accordance with "safe harbor" provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, these statements are
accompanied by cautionary language identifying important factors, though not
necessarily all such factors, which could cause future outcomes to differ
materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. For
additional risk factors affecting the businesses of Marathon, see the
information preceding Part I in Marathon's 2002 Form 10-K and subsequent
filings.
Unless specifically noted, amounts for MAP do not reflect any reduction for
the 38 percent interest held by Ashland Inc. ("Ashland").
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at year end and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ
from the estimates and assumptions used.
Certain accounting estimates are considered to be critical 1) if such
estimates require assumptions about matters that are dependent on events remote
in time that may or may not occur, are not capable of being readily calculated
from generally accepted methodologies, or cannot be derived with some degree of
precision from available data and 2) if different estimates that reasonably
could have been used or changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to
occur would have had a material impact on the presentation of financial
condition, changes in financial condition or results of operations. In addition
to the critical accounting estimates discussed in Marathon's 2002 Form 10-K, the
accounting for the expected future costs to retire long-lived assets changed on
January 1, 2003, with the adoption of SFAS No. 143.
Asset Retirement Obligations
SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of an asset retirement obligation
be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of
fair value can be made. For Marathon, asset retirement obligations primarily
relate to the abandonment of oil and gas producing facilities. Asset retirement
obligations include costs to dismantle and relocate or dispose of production
platforms, gathering systems, wells and related structures and restoration costs
of land and seabed. Estimates of these costs are developed for each property
based upon the type of production structure, depth of water, reservoir
characteristics, depth of the reservoir, market demand for equipment, currently
available procedures and consultations with construction and engineering
professionals. Because these costs typically extend many years into the future,
estimating these future costs is difficult and requires management to make
estimates and judgments that are subject to future revisions based upon numerous
factors, including future retirement costs, future recoverable quantities of oil
and gas, future inflation rates, the credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate,
changing technology and the political and regulatory environment.
Marathon's estimation of retirement costs and retirement dates is primarily
performed by in-house engineers in consultation with in-house legal and
environmental experts. Due to the inherent uncertainties in retirement costs and
retirement dates, these estimates are subject to potential substantial changes,
either positively or negatively, as additional information becomes available and
as contractual, legal, environmental, economic and technological conditions
change.
While assets such as refineries, crude oil and product pipelines and
marketing assets have retirement obligations covered by SFAS No. 143, certain of
those obligations are not recognized since the fair value cannot be estimated
due to the uncertainty of the settlement date of the obligation.
Marathon's estimates of the ultimate retirement costs are based on
estimates in current dollars, inflated to the estimated date of retirement by an
annual inflation factor. Sensitivity analysis of the incremental effects of a
hypothetical 1% increase in the inflation rate would have resulted in an
approximately $30 million increase in the fair value of the asset retirement
obligations at January 1, 2003, and an approximately $5 million decrease in 2003
income from operations.
Results of Operations
Revenues for the first quarter of 2003 and 2002 are summarized in the
following table:
First Quarter Ended
March 31
(In millions) 2003 2002
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E&P $ 1,266 $ 836
RM&T 8,255 5,306
OERB 841 453
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Segment revenues 10,362 6,595
Elimination of intersegment revenues (259) (176)
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Total revenues $10,103 $ 6,419
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Items included in both revenues and costs and expenses:
Consumer excise taxes on petroleum products and merchandise $ 1,017 $ 996
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Matching crude oil, gas and refined product buy/sell transactions settled in
cash:
E&P 54 72
RM&T 1,651 833
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Total buy/sell transactions $ 1,705 $ 905
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E&P segment revenues increased by $430 million in the first quarter of 2003
from the comparable prior-year period. The increase was primarily due to higher
worldwide natural gas and liquid hydrocarbon prices, partially offset by
derivative losses of $53 million and lower domestic liquid hydrocarbon volumes.
RM&T segment revenues increased by $2.949 billion in the first quarter of
2003 from the comparable prior-year period. The increase primarily reflected
higher refined product prices.
OERB segment revenues increased by $388 million in the first quarter of
2003 from the comparable prior-year period. This increase in the first quarter
primarily reflected higher natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons prices.
Cost of revenues for the first quarter of 2003 increased by $3.174 billion
from the comparable prior-year period. The increase in the RM&T segment
primarily reflected higher acquisition costs for crude oil, refined products,
refinery charge and blend feedstocks and natural gas. The increase in the OERB
segment was primarily a result of higher natural gas and liquid hydrocarbon
costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2003
increased by $20 million primarily as a result of increased employee benefits
costs. Increased pension expense resulted from changes in actuarial assumptions
and a decrease in realized returns on plan assets. Also Marathon changed
assumptions in the health care cost trend rate from 7.5% to 10% resulting in
higher retiree health care costs.
Inventory market valuation reserve is established to reduce the cost basis
of inventories to current market value. Quarterly adjustments to the IMV reserve
result in noncash charges or credits to income from operations. Decreases in
market prices below the cost basis result in charges to income from operations.
Once a reserve has been established, subsequent inventory turnover and increases
in prices (up to the cost basis) result in credits to income from operations.
First quarter 2002 results of operations include credits to income from
operations of $71 million.
Net interest and other financing costs for the first quarter of 2003 were
relatively flat compared to the same period last year. The increased costs
attributable to higher levels of fixed rate debt in 2003 were offset primarily
by increased net receipts from interest rate swaps.
Minority interest in income of MAP, which represents Ashland's 38 percent
ownership interest, increased $19 million in the first quarter of 2003 from the
comparable 2002 period, due to higher MAP income as discussed below for the RM&T
segment.
Provision for income taxes in the first quarter of 2003 increased by $136
million from the comparable 2002 period primarily due to a $385 million increase
in income before income taxes in 2003 compared to 2002. The effective tax rate
for the first quarter of 2003 was 36.6% compared to 41.9% for the comparable
period in 2002. The decrease in the rate primarily related to effects of foreign
operations as a result of a change in assumptions regarding the permanent
reinvestment of the undistributed income of foreign subsidiaries and an
unfavorable prior-year adjustment included in the first quarter 2002 provision.
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles of $4 million, net of
a tax provision of $4 million in the first quarter of 2003 represents the
adoption of SFAS No. 143 in which Marathon recognized in income the cumulative
effect of recording the fair value of asset retirement obligations. The $13
million gain, net of a tax provision of $7 million, in the first quarter of 2002
represents the adoption of certain interpretations of SFAS No. 133 in which
Marathon recognized in income the effect of changes in the fair value of two
long-term natural gas contracts in the United Kingdom. For further discussion,
see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Net income for the first quarter increased by $240 million in 2003 from
2002, primarily reflecting the factors discussed above.
Results of Operations by Segments
Income from operations for the first quarter of 2003 and 2002 is summarized
in the following table:
First Quarter Ended
March 31
(In millions) 2003 2002
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E&P
Domestic $ 355 $ 89
International 180 78
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E&P segment income 535 167
RM&T 67 (51)
OERB 11 23
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Segment income 613 139
Items not allocated to segments
Administrative expenses (44) (44)
IMV reserve adjustment(a) - 71
Gain on ownership change in MAP 4 2
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Total income from operations $ 573 168
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(a) The IMV reserve reflects the extent to which the recorded LIFO cost
basis of inventories of liquid hydrocarbons and refined petroleum products
exceeds net realizable value.
Domestic E&P income in the first quarter of 2003 increased by $266 million
from last year's first quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher natural
gas and liquid hydrocarbon prices, partially offset by derivative losses in the
quarter of $46 million and lower liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes.
Marathon's domestic average realized liquid hydrocarbons price excluding
derivative activity was $30.28 per barrel ("bbl") compared with $18.12 per bbl
in the comparable prior period. The average gas price of $5.38 per thousand
cubic feet ("mcf") excluding derivative activity compared with $2.35 per mcf in
the corresponding 2002 period.
Domestic net liquid hydrocarbons production decreased 10 percent to 118
thousand barrels per day ("mbpd"), as a result of lower production in the Gulf
of Mexico. Net natural gas production averaged 778 million cubic feet per day
("mmcfd"), down 1 percent from the 2002 comparable period.
International E&P income in the first quarter of 2003 increased by $102
million from last year's first quarter. The increase is primarily a result of
higher liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas prices partially offset by derivative
activity.
Marathon's international average realized liquid hydrocarbons price
excluding derivative activity was $30.63 per bbl compared with $20.48 per bbl in
the comparable prior period. The average gas price of $3.45 per mcf excluding
derivative activity compared with $2.62 per mcf in the corresponding 2002
period.
International net liquid hydrocarbons production remained relatively flat.
Net natural gas production averaged 559 mmcfd, up 7 percent from the 2002
comparable period as a result of additional allocated capacity on the SAGE
system, which allowed Marathon to take advantage of higher winter prices and
increased production in Equatorial Guinea.
RM&T segment income in the first quarter of 2003 increased by $118 million
from last year's first quarter. The increase primarily reflects a higher
refining and wholesale marketing margin due to improved crack spreads and
sweet/sour crude differentials. These improvements were partially offset by
lower production at MAP's refineries resulting from planned and unplanned
maintenance, which was completed in the first quarter of 2003. The significant
amount of planned maintenance activity at the Garyville and Texas City
refineries, as well as some unplanned maintenance at other refineries lowered
total refinery inputs approximately 100,000 barrels a day, or about 10%. The
reduction in throughputs during the first quarter 2003 resulted in a significant
reduction in the amount of manufactured refined products available to sell in
the quarter compared to the first quarter 2002. In addition, the improved
sweet/sour crude differentials were largely offset by derivative losses
resulting from the steep backwardation in the crude oil markets, a situation
that occurs when market prices are expected to be lower in future months than
today.
Manufacturing costs were up substantially due to higher maintenance and
natural gas costs. Derivative losses were $81 million in the first quarter of
2003 as compared to $31 million in the same period of 2002. These derivative
losses were generally incurred to mitigate the price risk of certain crude oil
and other feedstock purchases, to protect carrying values of inventories, to
protect margins on fixed-price sales of refined products and to lock-in the
price spread between refined products and crude oil.
OERB segment income in the first quarter of 2003 decreased by $12 million
from last year's first quarter. The decrease was primarily the result of
marked-to-market valuation changes in derivatives used to support the natural
gas purchase and resale activity and other derivative losses. This decrease was
partially offset by increased income from Marathon's equity investment in the
Equatorial Guinea methanol plant.
Dividends to Stockholders
On April 30, 2003, the Marathon Board of Directors (the "Board") declared
dividends of 23 cents per share, payable June 10, 2003, to stockholders of
record at the close of business on May 21, 2003.
Cash Flows
Net cash provided from operating activities was $606 million in the first
quarter of 2003, compared with $289 million in the first quarter of 2002. The
$317 million increase mainly reflects the higher worldwide natural gas and
liquid hydrocarbons prices and a higher refining and wholesale marketing margin.
Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2003 totaled $374 million
compared with $292 million excluding the acquisitions of Equatorial Guinea
interests in the first quarter of 2002. The $82 million increase mainly
reflected increased spending in the RM&T segment at the Catlettsburg, Garyville
and Texas City refineries. For information regarding capital expenditures by
segment, refer to the Supplemental Statistics on page 29.
Acquisitions included cash payments of $1.005 billion in the first quarter
of 2002 for the first of two acquisitions of Equatorial Guinea interests in
2002. For further discussion of acquisitions, see Note 4 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Cash from disposal of assets was $9 million in the first quarter of 2003,
compared with $21 million in the first quarter of 2002. In 2003 and 2002,
proceeds were primarily from the disposition of certain Speedway SuperAmerica
LLC ("SSA") stores.
Net cash used in financing activities was $212 million in the first quarter
of 2003, compared with net cash provided of $565 million in the first quarter
2002. The decrease was due to activity in 2002 primarily associated with
financing the first of two acquisitions of Equatorial Guinea interests of $1.005
billion. This was partially offset by the $294 million repayment of preferred
securities in the first quarter of 2002 that became redeemable or were converted
to a right to receive cash upon the Separation. In early January 2002, Marathon
paid $185 million to retire the 6.75% Convertible Quarterly Income Preferred
Securities and $109 million to retire the 6.50% Cumulative Convertible Preferred
Stock. Additionally, distributions to the minority shareholder of MAP were $11
million in the first quarter of 2003, compared to $2 million in the comparable
2002 period.
Derivative Instruments
See "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" for
discussion of derivative instruments and associated market risk.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Marathon's main sources of liquidity and capital resources are internally
generated cash flow from operations, committed and uncommitted credit
facilities, and access to both the debt and equity capital markets. Marathon's
ability to access the debt capital market is supported by its investment grade
credit ratings. Because of the liquidity and capital resource alternatives
available to Marathon, including internally generated cash flow, Marathon's
management believes that its short-term and long-term liquidity is adequate to
fund operations, including its capital spending program, repayment of debt
maturities for the years 2003, 2004, and 2005, and any amounts that may
ultimately be paid in connection with contingencies.
Marathon's senior unsecured debt is currently rated investment grade by
Standard and Poor's Corporation, Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and Fitch
Ratings with ratings of BBB+, Baa1, and BBB+, respectively.
Marathon has a committed $1.354 billion long-term revolving credit facility
that terminates in November 2005 and a committed $574 million 364-day revolving
credit facility that terminates in November 2003. At March 31, 2003, there were
no borrowings against these facilities. Marathon has a commercial paper program
that is backed by the long-term revolving credit facility. No commercial paper
was outstanding at March 31, 2003. Additionally, at March 31, 2003, Marathon had
other uncommitted short-term lines of credit totaling $200 million, of which no
amounts were drawn.
MAP currently has a committed $350 million short-term revolving credit
facility which expires in July 2003. There were no borrowings against this
facility at March 31, 2003. This facility also provides for the issuance of
letters of credit in aggregate amounts not to exceed $75 million. Letters of
credit totaling $40 million were outstanding at March 31, 2003, which reduced
the available credit under this facility to $310 million. Additionally, MAP has
a $190 million revolving credit agreement with Ashland that expires in March
2004. As of March 31, 2003, MAP did not have any borrowings against this
facility.
In 2002, Marathon filed a new universal shelf registration statement with
the Securities and Exchange Commission registering $2.7 billion aggregate amount
of common stock, preferred stock and other equity securities, debt securities,
trust preferred securities and/or other securities, including securities
convertible into or exchangeable for other equity or debt securities. As of
March 31, 2003, no securities had been offered under this shelf registration
statement.
Marathon's cash-adjusted debt-to-capital ratio (total-debt-minus-cash to
total-debt-plus-equity-minus-cash) was 42 percent at March 31, 2003, compared to
45 percent at year-end 2002. This includes approximately $551 million of debt
that is serviced by United States Steel Corporation ("United States Steel"). The
company continually monitors its spending levels, market conditions and related
interest rates to maintain what it perceives to be reasonable debt levels.
Marathon management's opinion concerning liquidity and Marathon's ability
to avail itself in the future of the financing options mentioned in the above
forward-looking statements are based on currently available information. To the
extent that this information proves to be inaccurate, future availability of
financing may be adversely affected. Factors that affect the availability of
financing include the performance of Marathon (as measured by various factors
including cash provided from operating activities), the state of worldwide debt
and equity markets, investor perceptions and expectations of past and future
performance, the global financial climate, and, in particular, with respect to
borrowings, the levels of Marathon's outstanding debt and credit ratings by
rating agencies.
Contractual Cash Obligations
Subsequent to December 31, 2002, there have been no significant changes to
Marathon's obligations to make future payments under existing contracts. The
portion of Marathon's obligations to make future payments under existing
contracts that have been assumed by United States Steel has not changed
significantly subsequent to December 31, 2002.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Off-balance sheet arrangements comprise those arrangements that may
potentially impact Marathon's liquidity, capital resources and results of
operations, even though such arrangements are not recorded as liabilities under
generally accepted accounting principles. For Marathon, off-balance sheet
arrangements primarily include certain guarantee contracts disclosable under
FASB Interpretation No. 45 and an operating lease of two tankers that transport
liquefied natural gas ("LNG"). Under that lease, Marathon is deemed to have a
variable interest in the leased assets, as that term is defined by FASB
Interpretation No. 46.
Although off-balance sheet arrangements serve a variety of Marathon's
business purposes, Marathon is not dependent on these arrangements to maintain
its liquidity and capital resources; nor is management aware of any
circumstances that are reasonably likely to cause the off-balance sheet
arrangements to have a material adverse effect on liquidity and capital
resources.
There have been no significant changes to Marathon's off-balance sheet
arrangements subsequent to December 31, 2002. Changes in guarantees since
December 31, 2002 are described in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements on page 11.
Nonrecourse Indebtedness of Investees
Certain equity investees of Marathon have incurred indebtedness that
Marathon does not support through guarantees or otherwise. If Marathon were
obligated to share in this debt on a pro rata basis, its share would have been
approximately $391 million as of March 31, 2003. Of this amount, $226 million
relates to PTC. In the event of default by any of these equity investees,
Marathon has no obligation to support the debt.
Obligations Associated with the Separation of United States Steel
On December 31, 2001, Marathon disposed of its steel business through a
tax-free distribution of the common stock of its wholly owned subsidiary United
States Steel to holders of its USX--U. S. Steel Group class of common stock
("Steel Stock") in exchange for all outstanding shares of Steel Stock on a
one-for-one basis (the "Separation").
Marathon remains obligated (primarily or contingently) for certain debt and
other financial arrangements for which United States Steel has assumed
responsibility for repayment under the terms of the Separation. United States
Steel's obligations to Marathon are general unsecured obligations that rank
equal to United States Steel's accounts payable and other general unsecured
obligations. In the event of United States Steel's failure to satisfy these
obligations, Marathon would become responsible for repayment. As of March 31,
2003, Marathon has identified the following obligations totaling $699 million
that have been assumed by United States Steel:
o $470 million of industrial revenue bonds related to environmental
improvement projects for current and former United States Steel
facilities, with maturities ranging from 2009 through 2033. Accrued
interest payable on these bonds was $7 million at March 31, 2003.
o $81 million of sale-leaseback financing under a lease for equipment at
United States Steel's Fairfield Works, with a term extending to 2012,
subject to extensions. Accrued interest payable on this financing was
$2 million at March 31, 2003.
o $124 million of operating lease obligations, of which $71 million was
in turn assumed by purchasers of major equipment used in plants and
operations divested by United States Steel.
o A guarantee of United States Steel's $15 million contingent obligation
to repay certain distributions from its 50 percent owned joint venture
PRO-TEC Coating Company.
o A guarantee of all obligations of United States Steel as general
partner of Clairton 1314B Partnership, L.P. to the limited partners.
United States Steel has reported that it currently has no unpaid
outstanding obligations to the limited partners.
Of the total $699 million, obligations of $560 million and corresponding
receivables from United States Steel were recorded on Marathon's consolidated
balance sheet (current portion - $13 million; long-term portion - $547 million).
The remaining $139 million was related to off-balance sheet arrangements and
contingent liabilities of United States Steel.
Each of Marathon and United States Steel, as members of the same
consolidated tax reporting group during taxable periods ended on or prior to
December 31, 2001, is jointly and severally liable for the federal income tax
liability of the entire consolidated tax reporting group for those periods.
Marathon and United States Steel have entered into a tax sharing agreement that
allocates tax liabilities relating to taxable periods ended on or prior to
December 31, 2001. To address the possibility that the taxing authorities may
seek to collect a tax liability from one party where the tax sharing agreement
allocates that liability to the other party, the agreement includes
indemnification provisions.
United States Steel reported in its most recent periodic filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which was its Form 10-Q for the period ended
March 31, 2003 filed May 13, 2003, that it has significant restrictions related
to its indebtedness, including cross-default and cross-acceleration clauses on
selected debt that could have an adverse effect on its financial position and
liquidity. That report states: "U.S. Steel management believes that U.S. Steel's
liquidity will be adequate to satisfy its obligations for the foreseeable
future.... If there is a prolonged delay in the recovery of the manufacturing
sector of the U. S. economy, U. S. Steel believes that it can maintain adequate
liquidity through a combination of deferral of nonessential capital spending,
sale of non-strategic assets and other cash conservation measures."
On May 6, 2003, United States Steel filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission a preliminary prospectus to offer $350 million in senior notes. That
document contains, among other things, a discussion of the risk factors inherent
with being a creditor of United States Steel and a pro forma presentation of its
financial statements giving effect to its proposed acquisition of substantially
all of the assets of the bankrupt National Steel Corporation.
On May 7, 2003, United States Steel filed a Form 8-K with the Securities
and Exchange Commission reporting that it was informed of downgrades to its
senior unsecured debt ratings on May 6, 2003, by Fitch Ratings and Moody's
Investor's Service and on May 7, 2003, by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
The ratings were reported as follows:
Rating Agency Current Rating Previous Rating
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Fitch Ratings BB- BB
Moody's Investors Service B1 Ba3
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services BB- BB
Environmental Matters
Marathon has incurred and will continue to incur substantial capital,
operating and maintenance, and remediation expenditures as a result of
environmental laws and regulations. To the extent these expenditures, as with
all costs, are not ultimately reflected in the prices of Marathon's products and
services, operating results will be adversely affected. Marathon believes that
substantially all of its competitors are subject to similar environmental laws
and regulations. However, the specific impact on each competitor may vary
depending on a number of factors, including the age and location of its
operating facilities, marketing areas, production processes and whether or not
it is engaged in the petrochemical business or the marine transportation of
crude oil and refined products.
Marathon has been notified that it is a potentially responsible party
("PRP") at 11 waste sites under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") as of March 31, 2003. In addition,
there are 5 sites where Marathon has received information requests or other
indications that Marathon may be a PRP under CERCLA but where sufficient
information is not presently available to confirm the existence of liability. At
many of these sites, Marathon is one of a number of parties involved and the
total cost of remediation, as well as Marathon's share thereof, is frequently
dependent upon the outcome of investigations and remedial studies.
There are also 78 additional sites, excluding retail marketing outlets,
related to Marathon where remediation is being sought under other environmental
statutes, both federal and state, or where private parties are seeking
remediation through discussions or litigation. Of these sites, 10 were
associated with properties conveyed to MAP by Ashland for which Ashland has
retained liability for all costs associated with remediation.
Marathon accrues for environmental remediation activities when the
responsibility to remediate is probable and the amount of associated costs can
be reasonably estimated. As environmental remediation matters proceed toward
ultimate resolution or as additional remediation obligations arise, charges in
excess of those previously accrued may be required.
New or expanded environmental requirements, which could increase Marathon's
environmental costs, may arise in the future. Marathon intends to comply with
all legal requirements regarding the environment, but since not all of them are
fixed or presently determinable (even under existing legislation) and may be
affected by future legislation, it probably is not possible to predict all of
the ultimate costs of compliance, including remediation costs which may be
incurred and penalties which may be imposed. However, based on presently
available information, and existing laws and regulations as currently
implemented, Marathon does not anticipate that environmental compliance
expenditures (including operating and maintenance and remediation) will
materially increase in 2003.
Marathon's environmental capital expenditures are expected to be
approximately $173 million in 2003. Predictions beyond 2003 can only be
broad-based estimates, which have varied, and will continue to vary, due to the
ongoing evolution of specific regulatory requirements, the possible imposition
of more stringent requirements and the availability of new technologies, among
other matters. Based upon currently identified projects, Marathon anticipates
that environmental capital expenditures will be approximately $300 million in
2004; however, actual expenditures may vary as the number and scope of
environmental projects are revised as a result of improved technology or changes
in regulatory requirements and could increase if additional projects are
identified or additional requirements are imposed.
New Tier II gasoline rules, which were finalized in February 2000, and the
diesel fuel rules, which were finalized in January 2001, require substantially
reduced sulfur levels for gasoline and diesel. The combined capital costs to
achieve compliance with the gasoline and diesel regulations could amount to
approximately $900 million, which includes costs that could be incurred as part
of other refinery upgrade projects, between 2002 and 2006. This is a
forward-looking statement. Some factors (among others) that could potentially
affect gasoline and diesel fuel compliance costs include obtaining the necessary
construction and environmental permits, operating and logistical considerations,
further refinement of preliminary engineering studies and project scopes, and
unforeseen hazards.
In March 2002, MAP met with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
("IEPA") concerning MAP's self-reporting of possible emission exceedences and
permitting issues related to some storage tanks at MAP's Robinson, Illinois
facility. In April 2002, MAP submitted to the IEPA a comprehensive settlement
proposal that was rejected. MAP had subsequent discussions with the IEPA and the
Illinois Attorney General's office in 2002 and anticipates additional
discussions during 2003.
During 2001, MAP entered into a New Source Review consent decree and
settlement of alleged Clean Air Act ("CAA") and other violations with the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency covering all of MAP's refineries. The settlement
committed MAP to specific control technologies and implementation schedules for
environmental expenditures and improvements to MAP's refineries over
approximately an eight-year period. The total one-time expenditures for these
environmental projects is approximately $360 million over the eight-year period,
with about $130 million incurred through March 31, 2003. The impact of the
settlement on ongoing operating expenses is expected to be immaterial. In
addition, MAP has nearly completed certain agreed upon supplemental
environmental projects as part of this settlement of an enforcement action for
alleged CAA violations, at a cost of $9 million. MAP believes that this
settlement will provide MAP with increased permitting and operating flexibility
while achieving significant emission reductions.
Other Contingencies
Marathon is the subject of, or a party to, a number of pending or
threatened legal actions, contingencies and commitments involving a variety of
matters, including laws and regulations relating to the environment. The
ultimate resolution of these contingencies could, individually or in the
aggregate, be material to Marathon. However, management believes that Marathon
will remain a viable and competitive enterprise even though it is possible that
these contingencies could be resolved unfavorably to Marathon. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Liquidity and Capital Resources".
MAP has instituted a number of process and facility modifications at its
Catlettsburg refinery to correct the operating conditions that led to a product
quality issue in 2002. MAP has been working with some regional gasoline jobbers
and dealers since August 2002 to remedy certain product quality issues in
gasoline produced at this refinery. As a part of its response to the situation,
MAP has inspected a large number of retail, terminal and transportation
facilities, and has systematically cleaned facilities and repaired consumer
vehicles that may have been impacted.
Outlook
Exploration and Production
The outlook regarding Marathon's upstream revenues and income is largely
dependent upon future prices and volumes of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas.
Prices have historically been volatile and have frequently been affected by
unpredictable changes in supply and demand resulting from fluctuations in
worldwide economic activity and political developments in the world's major oil
and gas producing and consuming areas. Any significant decline in prices could
have a material adverse effect on Marathon's results of operations. A prolonged
decline in such prices could also adversely affect the quantity of crude oil and
natural gas reserves that can be economically produced and the amount of capital
available for exploration and development.
Marathon continues to estimate its 2003 production will average 390,000 to
395,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("BOEPD"), excluding the effect of any
acquisitions or dispositions.
On May 13, 2003 Marathon Oil Corporation announced that it has completed
the acquisition of Khanty Mansiysk Oil Corporation ("KMOC") for an aggregate
purchase price of approximately $280 million, consisting of cash payments of
approximately $250 million and the assumption of certain outstanding debt
obligations of approximately $30 million. KMOC currently produces approximately
14,500 barrels of oil per day in the Khanty Mansiysk region of western Siberia
in the Russian Federation.
On May 14, 2003, Marathon announced that it had entered into a purchase
and sale agreement with Burlington Resources, Inc. for the sale of Marathon's
50-percent interest in CLAM Petroleum B.V. ("CLAM") for approximately $100
million. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2003.
On April 30, 2003, the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM"), an agency within
the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued its final Record of Decision ("ROD")
for the Environmental Impact Statements for both Montana and Wyoming. The ROD is
the BLM's determination that a planning update for oil and gas (including coal
bed natural gas) for the Powder River Basin is complete. The process lasted for
over two years and involved the public, Tribes and numerous cooperators at the
federal, state and local levels. Marathon's 2003 drilling program was not
contingent on issuance of the ROD but the access to federal lands resulting from
approval will enhance the program. Marathon plans to drill between 400 to 500
coal bed natural gas wells in the Powder River Basin in 2003, all of which are
permitted.
On April 15, 2003, Marathon announced the success of the first well of its
2003 Norwegian continental shelf exploration program on the Kneler prospect.
Located approximately 140 miles from Stavanger, Norway in 390 feet of water, the
Kneler exploration well encountered high quality crude oil in a gross oil column
of 155 feet with 115 net feet of pay. The next exploration well is now drilling
nearby on the Boa prospect in the Marathon-operated production license 088BS,
with up to two additional wells in the area to follow this year. Marathon has a
65-percent working interest in both the Boa and Kneler wells. Marathon also
plans to participate in two development wells in the Byggve and Skirne fields.
In 2002, Marathon secured government approval of the phase 2B liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) expansion project for the Alba field offshore Equatorial
Guinea, complementing the phase 2A offshore and condensate expansion project.
Upon completion of phase 2A (fourth quarter 2003) and phase 2B (fourth quarter
2004), gross production is expected to increase from 40,000 (22,000 net) BOEPD
to approximately 90,000 (50,000 net) BOEPD. This new total volume will consist
of 54,000 (30,000 net) bpd of condensate, 16,000 (9,000 net) bpd of LPG and 120
(68 net) mmcfd of natural gas. Additionally, Marathon plans to drill three or
four exploration wells in 2003.
Other major upstream activities, which are currently underway or under
evaluation, include:
o Braemar, in the U.K. North Sea, where a subsea development well will be
tied back to the East Brae platform;
o Ireland, where the Greensand subsea well is being drilled and will be
tied back to the Kinsale Head facilities;
o Foinaven, in the Atlantic Margin offshore the U.K., where Marathon plans
to drill three or four developmental wells, all of which are permitted;
o Angola, where Marathon participated in the drilling of the 2002 Plutao
discovery on Block 31 and the drilling and testing of a well on the
nearby Saturno prospect in 2003. One additional exploration well is
also planned on Block 31 during 2003. On Block 32, Marathon has
participated in the drilling and testing of the Gindungo prospect. One
additional exploration well is also planned on Block 32 during 2003.
Results of the Saturno and Gindungo wells will be announced upon the
receipt of necessary approvals;
o Alaska, where Marathon had a natural gas discovery on the Ninilchik
Unit on the Kenai Peninsula with additional drilling planned in 2003;
o Eastern Canada, where Marathon drilled the Annapolis G-24 gas discovery
well during 2002 and expects to drill two additional exploration wells
during 2004-2005; and
o Gulf of Mexico, where Marathon plans to participate in one additional
deepwater well in 2003.
On April 30, 2003, an Irish planning authority refused permission for a
proposed onshore terminal to bring ashore gas from the Corrib field. Marathon
and its partners are performing a full review of the Corrib project and are
evaluating various other alternatives before making any decisions on its future.
The above discussion includes forward-looking statements with respect to
the timing and levels of Marathon's worldwide liquid hydrocarbon and natural gas
production, the exploration drilling program, additional resources and the
anticipated closing date for the sale of Marathon's interest in CLAM. Some
factors that could potentially affect worldwide liquid hydrocarbon and natural
gas production and the exploration drilling program include acts of war or
terrorist acts and the governmental or military response, pricing, supply and
demand for petroleum products, amount of capital available for exploration and
development, occurrence of acquisitions or dispositions of oil and gas
properties, regulatory constraints, timing of commencing production from new
wells, drilling rig availability, unforeseen hazards such as weather conditions
and other geological, operating and economic considerations. The forward-looking
information related to reserve additions is based on certain assumptions,
including, among others, presently known physical data concerning size and
character of reservoirs, economic recoverability, technology development, future
drilling success, production experience, industry economic conditions, levels of
cash flow from operations and operating conditions. The sale of CLAM is subject
to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The foregoing factors
(among others) could cause actual results to differ materially from those set
forth in the forward-looking statements.
Refining, Marketing and Transportation
Marathon's RM&T segment income is largely dependent upon the refining and
wholesale marketing margin for refined products, the retail gross margin for
gasoline and distillates, and the gross margin on retail merchandise sales. The
refining and wholesale marketing margin reflects the difference between the
wholesale selling prices of refined products and the cost of raw materials
refined, purchased product costs and manufacturing expenses. Refining and
wholesale marketing margins have been historically volatile and vary from the
impact of competition and with the level of economic activity in the various
marketing areas, the regulatory climate, the seasonal pattern of certain product
sales, crude oil costs, manufacturing costs, the available supply of crude oil
and refined products, and logistical constraints. The retail gross margin for
gasoline and distillates reflects the difference between the retail selling
prices of these products and their wholesale cost, including secondary
transportation. Retail gasoline and distillate margins have also been
historically volatile, but tend to be countercyclical to the refining and
wholesale marketing margin. Factors affecting the retail gasoline and distillate
margin include competition, seasonal demand fluctuations, the available
wholesale supply, the level of economic activity in the marketing areas and
weather situations that impact driving conditions. The gross margin on retail
merchandise sales tends to be less volatile than the retail gasoline and
distillate margin. Factors affecting the gross margin on retail merchandise
sales include consumer demand for merchandise items and the level of economic
activity in the marketing area.
At its Catlettsburg, Kentucky refinery, MAP has initiated a multi-year $350
million integrated investment program to upgrade product yield realizations and
reduce fixed and variable manufacturing expenses. This program involves the
expansion, conversion and retirement of certain refinery processing units that,
in addition to improving profitability, will reduce the refinery's total
gasoline pool sulfur below 30 ppm, thereby eliminating the need for additional
low sulfur gasoline compliance investments at the refinery based on current
regulations. The project is expected to be completed in late 2003.
A MAP subsidiary, Ohio River Pipe Line LLC ("ORPL"), is building a pipeline
from Kenova, West Virginia to Columbus, Ohio. The pipeline will be an interstate
common carrier pipeline. The pipeline will be known as Cardinal Products
Pipeline and is expected to initially move about 50,000 barrels per day of
refined petroleum into the central Ohio region. Startup of the pipeline is
expected in mid-year 2003.
On February 7, 2003, MAP, through SSA, announced the signing of a
definitive agreement to sell all 193 of its convenience stores located in
Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia for $140 million plus store
inventory to Sunoco, Inc. The transaction has received Federal Trade Commission
clearance and is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2003, subject to
any customary closing conditions.
The above discussion includes forward-looking statements with respect to
the Catlettsburg refinery, the Cardinal Products Pipeline system and the
disposition of SSA stores. Some factors that could potentially cause the actual
results from the Catlettsburg investment program to differ materially from
current expectations include the price of petroleum products, levels of cash
flows from operations, unforeseen hazards such as weather conditions, the
completion of construction and regulatory approval constraints. Factors that
could impact the Cardinal Products Pipeline include completion of construction
and unforeseen hazards such as weather conditions. Some factors that could
affect the SSA stores sale include satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
These factors (among others) could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Other Energy Related Businesses
Marathon has awarded a front-end engineering and design ("FEED") contract
for the proposed phase 3 LNG project in Equatorial Guinea. Phase 3 would involve
the construction of a LNG liquefaction plant and related facilities to further
commercialize the gas resources in Alba field. This project would be
complemented by the long-term LNG delivery rights at Elba Island, Georgia.
On May 13, 2003, Marathon announced that it had signed a letter of
understanding with a subsidiary of BG Group plc ("BGML') under which BGML would
purchase 3.4 million metric tons of LNG annually for a period of 17 years from
the proposed phase 3 LNG project facility. Shipments would begin in 2007, the
proposed startup date for the LNG facility. A definitive agreement is expected
to be concluded by the end of 2003.
Marathon has proposed plans and awarded a FEED contract for a major LNG
regasification and power generation complex near Tijuana in the Mexican state of
Baja California to be called the Tijuana Regional Energy Center. The proposed
project is an integrated complex planned to consist of a 750 mmcf per day LNG
offloading terminal and regasification plant, a 1,200-megawatt power generation
plant, a 20-million gallon per day water desalination plant, wastewater
treatment facilities and natural gas pipeline infrastructure. Construction of
the facilities should begin in late 2003 or early 2004 with expected startup in
2006. On May 8, 2003, Marathon announced that Mexico's Comision Reguladora de
Energia (Energy Regulatory Commission) awarded a gas-storage permit for the
construction and operation of the LNG storage facility. This gas-storage permit
gives Marathon and its partners the necessary federal approval to offload LNG,
and to regasify LNG at the proposed complex to supply clean-burning natural gas
to regional markets.
The above discussion includes forward-looking statements with respect to
the planned construction of LNG regasification, power generation, and related
facilities, anticipated levels of gas production, the timing of the expected
conclusion of a definitive agreement for the purchase of LNG, and the
anticipated commencement date for shipping LNG. Some factors that could affect
the planned construction of the LNG regasification, power generation, and
related facilities include, but are not limited to, unforeseen difficulty in the
negotiation of definitive agreements among project participants, identification
of additional participants, inability or delay in obtaining necessary government
and third-party approvals, arranging sufficient project financing, unanticipated
changes in market demand or supply, competition with similar projects,
environmental and permitting issues and unforeseen hazards such as weather
conditions. The LNG projects could further be impacted by the availability or
construction of sufficient LNG vessels. Some factors that could affect gas
production include acts of war or terrorist acts and the governmental or
military response thereto, pricing, supply and demand for petroleum products,
amount of capital available for exploration and development, regulatory
constraints, timing of commencing production from new wells, drilling rig
availability, unforeseen hazards such as weather conditions, and other
geological, operating and economic considerations. Factors that could affect the
expected conclusion of a definitive agreement for the purchase of LNG by BGML
and the anticipated commencement date for shipping LNG include the successful
negotiation and execution of a definitive purchase and sale agreement, board
approval of the transaction, approval of the LNG project by the Government of
Equatorial Guinea, unforeseen difficulty in negotiation of definitive agreements
among project participants, identification of additional participants, inability
or delay in obtaining necessary government and third-party approvals, arranging
sufficient financing, unanticipated changes in market demand or supply,
competition with similar projects, environmental issues, availability or
construction of sufficient LNG vessels, and unforeseen hazards such as weather
conditions. The foregoing factors (among others) could cause actual results to
differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Corporate Matters
As part of Marathon's commitment to maintain financial discipline and
high-grade its asset portfolio, the company announced an asset rationalization
program in February 2003 to divest certain upstream and downstream assets
determined to be non-core to Marathon's strategy. The agreement to sell 193 SSA
retail outlets in the southeastern United States and the agreement to sell
Marathon's interest in CLAM are part of this program.
Marathon currently estimates that asset sales in 2003 are likely to exceed
$700 million, significantly higher than the original estimate of $400 million.
Proceeds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet and to invest in business
opportunities consistent with Marathon's strategy to create superior long-term
value growth.
On April 30, 2003, the shareholders of Marathon approved the 2003 Incentive
Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan is intended to provide Marathon the
ability to grant annual incentive compensation as well as long-term incentive
compensation to its employees. The types of awards that will be used for
officers under the Plan are primarily performance-based cash and stock awards
and stock options. It is the intent of the Board that long-term performance
awards will be tied to total stockholder return over a three-year period
relative to industry peers and short-term performance awards will be tied to
annual financial and operating measures. The Plan also allows Marathon to
provide equity compensation to its non-employee directors. The Board intends to
use its discretion under the Plan to continue requiring non-employee directors
to defer 50 percent of their annual retainers in the form of stock units and to
continue awarding matching stock grants to new directors. However, the Plan
provides the Board with the flexibility to grant additional equity awards to
non-employee directors if it determines that additional grants are appropriate.
The Plan will replace, on a prospective basis, the 1990 Stock Plan, the
Non-Officer Restricted Stock Plan, the Non-Employee Director Stock Plan, the
deferred stock benefit provision of the Deferred Compensation Plan for
Non-Employee Directors, the Senior Executive Officer Annual Incentive
Compensation Plan, and the Annual Incentive Compensation Plan. No more than
20,000,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the Plan. No more than
8,500,000 of these shares may be used for awards other than stock options or
stock appreciation rights. On May 1, 2003, Marathon registered 20,000,000 shares
of common stock on Form S-8 for issuance under the Plan.
The above discussion includes forward-looking statements with respect to
planned asset dispositions and investment in other business opportunities. The
forward-looking information concerning asset dispositions is based upon certain
assumptions including the identification of buyers and the negotiation of
acceptable prices and other terms, as well as other customary closing conditions
and any applicable regulatory approval. This forward-looking information with
respect to investment in other business opportunities is based on certain
assumptions including (among others), property dispositions, prices, worldwide
supply and demand for petroleum products, regulatory impacts and constraints,
levels of company cash flow and other geological, operating and economic
considerations. The foregoing factors (among other) could cause actual results
to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
New Accounting Standards
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 149 "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" on April 30, 2003. The statement is
effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for
hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. At this time, Marathon
cannot reasonably estimate the effect of the adoption of this Statement on
either its financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Management Opinion Concerning Derivative Instruments
Management has authorized the use of futures, forwards, swaps and options
to manage exposure to market fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates,
and foreign currency exchange rates.
Marathon uses commodity-based derivatives to manage price risk related to
the purchase, production or sale of crude oil, natural gas, and refined
products. To a lesser extent, Marathon is exposed to the risk of price
fluctuations on natural gas liquids and on petroleum feedstocks used as raw
materials.
Marathon's strategy has generally been to obtain competitive prices for its
products and allow operating results to reflect market price movements dictated
by supply and demand. Marathon will use a variety of derivative instruments,
including option combinations, as part of the overall risk management program to
manage commodity price risk within its different businesses. As market
conditions change, Marathon evaluates its risk management program and could
enter into strategies that assume market risk whereby cash settlement of
commodity-based derivatives will be based on market prices.
The approach of Marathon`s E&P segment to the use of commodity derivative
instruments is selective and opportunistic. When it is deemed to be
advantageous, Marathon may lock-in the realized price on portions of its future
production.
Marathon's RM&T segment uses commodity derivative instruments to mitigate
the price risk associated with crude oil and other feedstock purchases, to
protect carrying values of inventories, to protect margins on fixed-price sales
of refined products and to lock-in the price spread between refined products and
crude oil.
Marathon's OERB segment is exposed to market risk associated with the
purchase and subsequent resale of natural gas. Marathon uses commodity
derivative instruments to mitigate the price risk on purchased volumes and
anticipated sales volumes.
Marathon uses financial derivative instruments to manage interest rate and
foreign currency exchange rate exposures. As Marathon enters into derivatives,
assessments are made as to the qualification of each transaction for hedge
accounting.
Management believes that use of derivative instruments along with risk
assessment procedures and internal controls does not expose Marathon to material
risk. However, the use of derivative instruments could materially affect
Marathon's results of operations in particular quarterly or annual periods.
Management believes that use of these instruments will not have a material
adverse effect on financial position or liquidity.
Unless specifically noted, amounts for MAP do not reflect any reduction for
the 38 percent interest held by Ashland Inc. ("Ashland").
Commodity Price Risk
In the normal course of its business, Marathon is exposed to market risk or
price fluctuations related to the purchase, production or sale of crude oil,
natural gas and refined products. To a lesser extent, Marathon is exposed to the
risk of price fluctuations on natural gas liquids and petroleum feedstocks used
as raw materials. Sensitivity analyses of the incremental effects on income from
operations of hypothetical 10 percent and 25 percent changes in commodity prices
for open derivative instruments as of March 31, 2003 are provided in the
following table:
Incremental Decrease in
Income from Operations
Assuming a Hypothetical
Price Change of: (a)
(In millions) 10% 25%
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Commodity Derivative Instruments(b)(c)
Crude oil(d) $48.8(e) $134.7(e)
Natural gas(d) 51.1(e) 133.3(e)
Refined products(d) 7.0(e) 20.6 (e)
(a) Marathon remains at risk for possible changes in the market value of
derivative instruments; however, such risk should be mitigated by price
changes in the underlying anticipated transactions. Effects of these
offsets are not reflected in the sensitivity analysis. Amounts reflect
hypothetical 10% and 25% changes in closing commodity prices for each
open contract position at March 31, 2003. Marathon management evaluates
its portfolio of derivative commodity instruments on an ongoing basis
and adds or revises strategies to reflect anticipated market conditions
and changes in risk profiles. Marathon is also exposed to credit risk in
the event of nonperformance by counterparties. The creditworthiness of
counterparties is subject to continuing review, including the use of
master netting agreements to the extent practical. Changes to the
portfolio subsequent to March 31, 2003, would cause future pretax income
effects to differ from those presented in the table.
(b) Net open contracts for the combined E&P and OERB segments varied
throughout first quarter 2003, from a low of 34,590 contracts at January
14, to a high of 43,535 contracts at January 22, and averaged 39,871 for
the quarter. The number of net open contracts for the RM&T segment
varied throughout first quarter 2003, from a low of 7,590 contracts at
January 10, to a high of 21,140 contracts at February 26, and averaged
14,413 for the quarter. The derivative commodity instruments used and
hedging positions taken will vary and, because of these variations in
the composition of the portfolio over time, the number of open contracts
by itself cannot be used to predict future income effects.
(c) Gains and losses on options are based on changes in intrinsic value
only.
(d) The direction of the price change used in calculating the sensitivity
amount for each commodity reflects that which would result in the
largest incremental decrease in pretax income when applied to the
derivative commodity instruments used to hedge that commodity.
(e) Price increase.
E&P Segment
At March 31, 2003 the following commodity derivative contracts were
outstanding. All contracts currently qualify for hedge accounting unless noted.
Daily % of Estimated
Contract Type(a) Period Volume Production(b) Average Price
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Natural Gas
Zero-cost collars April - December 2003 265 mmcfd(c) 23% $4.90 - $3.80 mcf
Swaps January - December 2004 50 mmcfd 4% $5.02 mcf
Crude Oil
Zero-cost collars April - December 2003 28 mbpd 15% $28.54 - $22.97 bbl
Swaps July - December 2003 37 mbpd 19% $26.33 bbl
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(a) These contracts may be subject to margin calls above certain limits
established by counterparties. (b) Percentages are based on the estimated
production for the period hedged. (c) 5 mmcfd does not currently qualify for
hedge accounting; that portion of these contracts is being marked-to-market
and included in income.
Derivative gains (losses) included in the E&P segment were $(53) million
and $8 million for the first quarter of 2003 and 2002, respectively. Losses of
$2 million and gains of $17 million are included in segment results for the
first quarter of 2003 and 2002, respectively, on long-term gas contracts in the
United Kingdom that are accounted for as derivative instruments and
marked-to-market. Additionally, losses of $3 million and gains of $6 million
from discontinued cash flow hedges are included in segment results for the first
quarter of 2003 and 2002, respectively. The discontinued cash flow hedge amounts
were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as it was
no longer probable that the original forecasted transactions would occur.
RM&T Segment
Marathon's RM&T operations generally use derivative commodity instruments
to mitigate the price risk of certain crude oil and other feedstock purchases,
to protect carrying values of inventories, to protect margins on fixed price
sales of refined products and to lock-in the price spread between refined
products and crude oil. Derivative losses included in RM&T segment income were
$81 million for the first quarter of 2003 compared with losses of $31 million
for the first quarter of 2002. MAP's trading activity gains and losses were not
significant for the first quarter 2003 and 2002.
OERB Segment
Marathon has used derivative instruments to convert the fixed price of a
long-term gas sales contract to market prices. The underlying physical contract
is for a specified annual quantity of gas and matures in 2008. Similarly,
Marathon will use derivative instruments to convert shorter term (typically less
than a year) fixed price contracts to market prices in its ongoing purchase for
resale activity; and to hedge purchased gas injected into storage for subsequent
resale. Derivative losses included in OERB segment income were $18 million and
$3 million for the first quarter 2003 and 2002, respectively. OERB's trading
activity losses of $7 million in the first quarter of 2003 are included in the
aforementioned amounts.
Other Commodity Related Risks
Marathon is subject to basis risk, caused by factors that affect the
relationship between commodity futures prices reflected in derivative commodity
instruments and the cash market price of the underlying commodity. Natural gas
transaction prices are frequently based on industry reference prices that may
vary from prices experienced in local markets. For example, New York Mercantile
Exchange ("NYMEX") contracts for natural gas are priced at Louisiana's Henry
Hub, while the underlying quantities of natural gas may be produced and sold in
the Western United States at prices that do not move in strict correlation with
NYMEX prices. To the extent that commodity price changes in one region are not
reflected in other regions, derivative commodity instruments may no longer
provide the expected hedge, resulting in increased exposure to basis risk. These
regional price differences could yield favorable or unfavorable results. OTC
transactions are being used to manage exposure to a portion of basis risk.
Marathon is subject to liquidity risk, caused by timing delays in
liquidating contract positions due to a potential inability to identify a
counterparty willing to accept an offsetting position. Due to the large number
of active participants, liquidity risk exposure is relatively low for
exchange-traded transactions.
Interest Rate Risk
Marathon is subject to the effects of interest rate fluctuations affecting
the fair value of certain financial instruments. A sensitivity analysis of the
projected incremental effect of a hypothetical 10 percent decrease in interest
rates as of March 31, 2003 is provided in the following table:
Incremental
Fair Increase in
Financial Instruments (a) (In millions) Value (d) Fair Value (a)
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Financial assets:
Interest rate swap agreements $ 17 $ 12
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt (b)(c) $ 4,897 $ 189
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(a) For long-term debt, this assumes a 10% decrease in the weighted average
yield to maturity of Marathon's long-term debt at March 31, 2003. For
interest rate swap agreements, this assumes a 10% decrease in the
effective swap rate at March 31, 2003.
(b) See below for sensitivity analysis. (c) Includes amounts due within one
year.
(d) Fair value was based on market prices where available, or current
borrowing rates for financings with similar terms and maturities.
At March 31, 2003, Marathon's portfolio of long-term debt was substantially
comprised of fixed-rate instruments. Therefore, the fair value of the portfolio
is relatively sensitive to effects of interest rate fluctuations. This
sensitivity is illustrated by the $189 million increase in the fair value of
long-term debt assuming a hypothetical 10 percent decrease in interest rates.
However, Marathon's sensitivity to interest rate declines and corresponding
increases in the fair value of its debt portfolio would unfavorably affect
Marathon's results and cash flows only to the extent that Marathon would elect
to repurchase or otherwise retire all or a portion of its fixed-rate debt
portfolio at prices above carrying value.
Marathon has initiated a program to manage its exposure to interest rate
movements by utilizing financial derivative instruments. The primary objective
of this program is to reduce the Company's overall cost of borrowing by managing
the fixed and floating interest rate mix of the debt portfolio. Beginning in
2002, Marathon entered into several interest rate swap agreements, designated as
fair value hedges, which effectively resulted in an exchange of existing
obligations to pay fixed interest rates for obligations to pay floating rates.
The following table summarizes interest rate swap activity as of March 31:
Notional
Fixed Rate to Amount Fair Value
Floating Rate to be Paid be Received ($Millions) Swap Maturity ($Millions)
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Six Month LIBOR +4.226% 6.650% $ 300 2006 $1
Six Month LIBOR +1.935% 5.375% $ 450 2007 $10
Six Month LIBOR +3.285% 6.850% $ 400 2008 $6
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Marathon has initiated a program to manage its exposure to foreign currency
exchange rates by utilizing forward contracts. The primary objective of this
program is to reduce Marathon's exposure to movements in the foreign currency
markets by locking in foreign currency rates. As of March 31, 2003, Marathon had
open contracts of $16 million with a fair value of $1 million. These forward
contracts qualify as foreign currency cash flow hedges.
Credit Risk
Marathon has significant credit risk exposure to United States Steel
arising from the Separation. That exposure is discussed in "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Obligations Associated with the Separation of United States Steel" on page 18.
Safe Harbor
Marathon's quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk
include forward-looking statements with respect to management's opinion about
risks associated with the use of derivative instruments. These statements are
based on certain assumptions with respect to market prices and industry supply
and demand for crude oil, natural gas, and refined products. To the extent that
these assumptions prove to be inaccurate, future outcomes with respect to
Marathon's hedging programs may differ materially from those discussed in the
forward-looking statements.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Within the 90-day period prior to the filing of this report, an evaluation
was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of Marathon's
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure
controls and procedures were effective. No significant changes were made in our
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these
controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
Marathon reviews and modifies its financial and operational controls on an
ongoing basis to ensure that those controls are adequate to address changes in
its business as it evolves. Marathon believes that its existing financial and
operational controls and procedures are adequate.
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Supplemental Statistics - (Unaudited)
First Quarter
Ended March 31
(Dollars in millions, except as noted) 2003 2002
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Exploration and Production (a)
United States $ 355 $ 89
International 180 78
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E&P Segment Income 535 167
Refining, Marketing and Transportation (b) 67 (51)
Other Energy Related Businesses (a) 11 23
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Segment Income $ 613 $ 139
Items not allocated to segments:
Administrative expenses $ (44) $ (44)
Inventory market valuation credit - 71
Gain on ownership change - MAP 4 2
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Income from Operations $ 573 $ 168
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Exploration and Production (a) $ 234 $ 217
Refining, Marketing and Transportation 131 69
Other Energy Related Businesses (a) 8 1
Corporate 1 5
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Total $ 374 $ 292
EXPLORATION EXPENSE
United States $ 38 $ 49
International 16 8
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Total $ 54 $ 57
OPERATING STATISTICS
Net Liquid Hydrocarbon Production (mbpd)(c)
United States 108.9 122.1
Equity Investee (MKM) 8.8 8.9
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Total United States 117.7 131.0
Europe 49.2 45.4
Other International 5.9 4.1
West Africa 18.2 25.4
Equity Investee (CLAM) - .1
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Total International 73.3 75.0
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Worldwide 191.0 206.0
Net Natural Gas Production (mmcfd)(c)(d)
United States 778.0 786.7
Europe 359.6 335.8
Other International 98.7 105.5
West Africa 72.6 49.1
Equity Investee (CLAM) 27.9 31.5
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Total International 558.8 521.9
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Worldwide 1,336.8 1,308.6
Total production (mboepd) 413.8 424.1
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Supplemental Statistics - (Unaudited)
First Quarter
Ended March 31
2003 2002
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OPERATING STATISTICS
Average Sales Prices (excluding derivative gains and losses)
Liquid Hydrocarbons ($ per bbl)
United States $ 30.14 $ 17.98
Equity Investee (MKM) 31.95 19.96
Total United States 30.28 18.12
Europe 31.19 20.45
Other International 31.46 19.15
West Africa 28.83 20.84
Total International 30.63 20.48
Worldwide $ 30.41 $ 18.98
Natural Gas ($ per mcf)
United States $ 5.38 $ 2.35
Europe 3.33 2.93
Other International 6.15 2.64
West Africa .25 .24
Equity Investee (CLAM) 3.86 3.04
Total International 3.45 2.62
Worldwide $ 4.57 $ 2.46
Average Sales Prices (including derivative gains and losses)
Liquid Hydrocarbons ($ per bbl)
United States $ 29.09 $ 16.50
Equity Investee (MKM) 31.95 19.96
Total United States 29.31 16.73
Europe 30.31 20.45
Other International 31.46 19.15
West Africa 28.83 20.84
Equity Investee (CLAM) - -
Total International 30.04 20.48
Worldwide $ 29.59 $ 18.10
Natural Gas ($ per mcf)
United States $ 4.86 $ 2.46
Europe 3.26 3.48
Other International 6.15 2.64
West Africa .25 .24
Equity Investee (CLAM) 3.86 3.04
Total International 3.41 2.98
Worldwide $ 4.24 $ 2.66
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
Supplemental Statistics - (Unaudited)
First Quarter
Ended March 31
(Dollars in millions, except as noted) 2003 2002
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MAP:
Refinery Runs (mbpd)
Crude oil refined 853.1 891.0
Other charge and blend stocks 96.4 160.3
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Total 949.5 1,051.3
Refined Product Yields (mbpd)
Gasoline 483.4 590.7
Distillates 257.5 278.1
Propane 19.1 20.5
Feedstocks and special products 105.6 83.1
Heavy fuel oil 18.0 19.6
Asphalt 65.7 65.4
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Total 949.3 1,057.4
Refined Products Sales Volumes (mbpd) (e) 1,280.2 1,227.8
Matching buy/sell volumes included in refined product sales volumes (mbpd) 78.3 54.1
Refining and Wholesale Marketing Margin (f)(g) $ 0.0408 $ 0.0162
Number of SSA Retail Outlets 2,005 2,097
SSA Gasoline and Distillate Sales (h) 829 852
SSA Gasoline and Distillate Gross Margin (f) $ 0.1166 $ 0.0827
SSA Merchandise Sales (i) $ 522 $ 540
SSA Merchandise Gross Margin $ 133 $ 130
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(a) In the fourth quarter 2002, Marathon changed its internal reporting to
include costs of certain emerging integrated gas projects in Other Energy
Related Businesses. Previously in 2002, these costs were reported in
Exploration and Production. Segment income and capital expenditures for
previous quarters in 2002 have been revised to reflect this change.
(b) Includes MAP at 100%. RM&T segment income includes Ashland's 38% interest in
MAP of $31 million and $(17) million in the first quarter 2003 and 2002,
respectively.
(c) Amounts reflect production after royalties, excluding the U.K., Ireland and
the Netherlands where amounts are before royalties.
(d) Includes gas acquired for injection and subsequent resale of 29.7 and 3.8
mmcfd in the first quarter 2003 and 2002, respectively.
(e) Total average daily volumes of all refined product sales to MAP's wholesale,
branded and retail (SSA) customers. (f) Per gallon (g) Sales revenue less
cost of refinery inputs, purchased products and manufacturing expenses,
including depreciation. (h) Millions of gallons (i) Effective January 1,
2003, Marathon adopted EITF 02-16 "Accounting by a Customer (Including a
Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor", which requires
rebates from vendors to be recorded as reductions to cost of revenues.
Rebates from vendors recorded in SSA merchandise sales for periods prior to
January 1, 2003 have not been restated and were $44 million for the first
quarter ended March 31, 2002.
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Environmental Proceedings
On December 3, 2001, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("IEPA")
issued a Notice of Violation to Marathon Ashland Pipe Line LLC ("MAPL") arising
out of the sinking of a floating roof on a storage tank at a Martinsville,
Illinois facility. A heavy rainfall caused the floating roof to sink. MAPL has
reached an agreement in principle with the IEPA and the Illinois Attorney
General's office in which MAPL will pay a $55,000 civil penalty and enter into a
consent decree. The consent decree is expected to be entered in the second or
third quarter 2003.
In March 2002, MAP met with the IEPA concerning MAP's self-reporting of
possible emission exceedences and permitting issues related to some storage
tanks at MAP's Robinson, Illinois facility. In April 2002, MAP submitted to the
IEPA a comprehensive settlement proposal that was rejected. MAP had subsequent
discussions with the IEPA and the Illinois Attorney General's office in 2002 and
anticipates additional discussions during 2003.
The Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Cabinet (the "Cabinet")
issued the MAP Catlettsburg, Kentucky refinery a Notice of Violation regarding
the Tank 845 rupture, which occurred in November of 1999. The tank rupture
caused the tank's contents to be released onto the ground and adjoining
retention area. MAP has been involved in discussions with the Cabinet to resolve
this matter through an agreed Administrative Order. This matter should be
resolved in 2003 with an Administrative Order and a civil penalty of $120,000.
In July 2002, Marathon received a Notice of Enforcement from the State of
Texas for alleged excess air emissions from its Yates Gas Plant and production
operations on its Kloh lease. The Notices did not compute a penalty or fine for
these pending enforcement actions.
Item 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
As reported in Part II of Item 5 of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2002, Marathon amended the Rights Agreement, dated as of September
28, 1999, as amended, between Marathon and National City Bank, as successor
rights agent, on January 29, 2003. The Rights Agreement was amended so that
the Rights to purchase Series A Junior Preferred Stock expired on
January 31, 2003, more than six years earlier than initially specified in the
plan.
Reference is made to Exhibits 4(b), 4(c), 4(d) and 4(e) of Marathon's Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 for a more complete
description of the Rights Agreement and associated amendments.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The annual meeting of stockholders was held on April 30, 2003. In
connection with the meeting, proxies were solicited pursuant to the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The following are the voting results on proposals
considered and voted upon at the meeting, all of which were described in
Marathon's 2003 Proxy Statement.
1. Approximately 97 percent of the votes cast were in favor of the election of
Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr., David A. Daberko and William L. Davis to serve as
Class I directors for a term expiring in 2006. Continuing as Class II
directors for a term expiring in 2004 are Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Charles
R. Lee, Dennis H. Reilley and Thomas J. Usher. Continuing as Class III
directors for a term expiring in 2005 are Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, Philip
Lader, Seth E. Schofield and Douglas C. Yearley.
2. The 2003 Incentive Compensation Plan ("Plan") was approved. The Plan
provides the means by which Marathon grants annual incentive compensation,
as well as long-term incentive compensation, to its employees and equity
compensation to its non-employee directors. The voting results were: for -
200,706,972; against - 28,956,846; and abstained - 2,615,116. There were
36,695,319 broker non-votes on this proposal.
3. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was elected as the independent auditors for
2003. The voting results were: for - 254,221,647; against - 12,898,548; and
abstained - 1,852,533. There were 1,525 broker non-votes on this proposal.
4. The stockholder proposal to submit a Rights Plan to a stockholder vote was
approved. This proposal asked the board of directors to redeem any poison
pill previously issued (if applicable) and not adopt or extend any poison
pill unless such adoption or extension has been submitted to a stockholder
vote. The voting results were: for - 172,602,980; against - 54,801,763; and
abstained - 4,870,844. There were 36,698,666 broker non-votes on this
proposal.
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION - (Continued):
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
10.1 Marathon Oil Corporation 2003 Incentive Compensation
Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix C to
Marathon Oil Corporation's Notice of Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2003 on Schedule 14A
dated March 10, 2003 (filed March 10, 2003)
12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and
Preferred Stock Dividends
12.2 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
99.1 Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Form 8-K dated January 23, 2003 (filed January 23, 2003),
reporting under Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure, that Marathon Oil
Corporation is furnishing information for the January 23, 2003 press
release titled "Marathon Oil Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and
Year End 2002 Results".
Form 8-K dated January 31, 2003 (filed January 31, 2003), reporting
under Item 5. Other Events, that Marathon Oil Corporation is furnishing
information that on January 29, 2003 Marathon amended the Rights
Agreement, dated as of September 28, 1999, as amended, between Marathon
and National City Bank, as successor rights agent. The Rights Agreement
was amended so that the Rights to Purchase Series A Junior Preferred
Stock will expire on January 31, 2003, more than six years earlier
than initially specified in the plan.
Form 8-K dated April 21, 2003 (filed April 21, 2003), reporting under
Item 5. Other Events, that Marathon Oil Corporation is providing a
"Description of Common Stock".
Form 8-K dated April 24, 2003 (filed April 24, 2003), reporting under
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure, intended to be furnished under
"Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition," in
accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No.
33-8216 that Marathon Oil Corporation is furnishing information for
the April 24, 2003 press release titled "Marathon Oil Corporation
Reports First Quarter 2003 Results."
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 chief accounting officer thereunto duly authorized.
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
By /s/ A. G. Adkins
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A. G. Adkins
Vice President
Accounting and Controller
May 14, 2003
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer, certify that:
(1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Marathon Oil
Corporation;
(2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
quarterly report;
(4) The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report
is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
(5) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
(6) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including
any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: May 14, 2003
/s/ Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr.
Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, John T. Mills, Chief Financial Officer, certify that:
(1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Marathon Oil
Corporation;
(2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
quarterly report;
(4) The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report
is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
(5) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
(6) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including
any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: May 14, 2003
/s/ John T. Mills
John T. Mills
Chief Financial Officer