Form 8-K

8-K — MURPHY OIL CORP

Accession: 0000950103-26-012805

Filed: 2026-08-24

Period: 2026-08-24

CIK: 0000717423

SIC: 1311 (CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS)

Item: Other Events

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

____________________________

FORM 8-K

____________________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

August 24, 2026

____________________________

MURPHY OIL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

____________________________

Delaware

1-8590

71-0361522

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9805 Katy Fwy, Suite G-200

Houston, Texas

77024

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s

telephone number, including area code: (281) 675-9000

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since

Last Report)

____________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K

filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General

Instruction A.2. below):

☐

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to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to

Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the

Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value

MUR

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether

the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule

12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate

by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial

accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events

On August 24, 2026, Murphy Oil Corporation (the “Company”)

issued a press release announcing the appointment of Michol L. Ecklund to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate

Secretary of the Company, effective as of August 31, 2026.

Ms. Ecklund, age 51,

brings more than 25 years of legal, governance, compliance and leadership experience in the energy industry. Most recently, she

served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Anew Climate, where she led the legal, marketing and policy functions. Ms.

Ecklund joined Anew in 2024.

Prior to joining Anew, Ms. Ecklund was with Callon Petroleum Company,

where she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary during her seven-year

tenure. Before joining Callon, she held positions of increasing responsibility during her 15-year tenure at Marathon Oil Corporation,

culminating in her role as Deputy General Counsel. Ms. Ecklund began her legal career at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Houston. She holds a Bachelor

of Arts degree from Rice University, where she currently serves on the Board of Trustees, and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School.

As Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary,

Ms. Ecklund will report directly to Eric M. Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this report and the exhibits hereto shall

not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated

by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as such.

Item

9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1

Murphy Oil Corporation Press Release dated August 24, 2026.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of

1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 24, 2026

MURPHY OIL CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Paul D. Vaughan

Name:

Paul D. Vaughan

Title:

Vice President and Controller

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

MURPHY OIL CORPORATION

ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

HOUSTON,

Texas, August 24, 2026 – Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today announced the appointment of Michol L. Ecklund as Senior Vice

President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company, effective August 31, 2026.

In this

role, Ms. Ecklund will oversee Murphy’s legal, compliance, governance, government affairs, land, sustainability and risk management

functions and serve as a member of Murphy's Executive Leadership Team.

Eric

M. Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Michol’s demonstrated leadership, broad legal expertise and

deep industry knowledge position her well to provide strategic oversight of these functions. We look forward to the contributions she

will make to Murphy's continued success."

Ms.

Ecklund brings more than 25 years of legal, governance, compliance and leadership experience in the energy industry. Most recently, she

served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Anew Climate, where she led the legal, marketing and policy functions. Ms.

Ecklund joined Anew in 2024.

Prior

to joining Anew, Ms. Ecklund was with Callon Petroleum Company, where she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer,

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary during her seven-year tenure. Before joining Callon, she held positions of increasing responsibility

during her 15-year tenure at Marathon Oil Corporation, culminating in her role as Deputy General Counsel. Ms. Ecklund began her legal

career at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Houston. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University, where she currently serves on the

Board of Trustees, and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School.

As Senior

Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Ms. Ecklund will report directly to Eric M. Hambly, President and Chief

Executive Officer.

ABOUT MURPHY

OIL CORPORATION

Murphy Oil Corporation is

an independent oil and natural gas company with a multi-basin onshore and offshore portfolio and significant exploration opportunities.

The company has more than a century-long history of demonstrating strong execution and innovative, full-cycle development capabilities

with a focus on value creation that drives shareholder returns. Murphy’s foresight and financial discipline, along with its culture

of adaptability and accountability, will allow the company to continue its outstanding legacy and exceptional reputation. The company’s

current operations include extensive inventory located onshore in the Eagle Ford Shale, Tupper Montney and Kaybob Duvernay, as well as

offshore in the Gulf of America and Canada. Murphy also strives to create long-term shareholder value through offshore exploration and

development in the Gulf of America, Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire. Additional information can be found on the company’s

website at www.murphyoilcorp.com.

Investor Contacts:

InvestorRelations@murphyoilcorp.com

Atif Riaz, 281-675-9358

Beth Heller, 281-675-9363

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