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Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) holders approve directors, pay and KPMG at 2026 meeting

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Murphy Oil Corporation reported results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 13, 2026. Stockholders elected all ten director nominees, each receiving over 114 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes reported separately.

Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers with 117,714,410 votes for, 988,954 against and 346,861 abstentions. They also approved the 2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors and ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Votes for executive compensation 117,714,410 votes Advisory say-on-pay proposal at May 13, 2026 meeting
Votes for 2026 NED Stock Plan 115,379,463 votes Approval of 2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors
Votes for KPMG LLP 128,702,169 votes Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Votes for Claiborne P. Deming 115,489,401 votes Election of director nominee at annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director items 12,483,996 votes Broker non-votes reported for each director election proposal
advisory vote on executive compensation financial
"Regarding an advisory vote on executive compensation, stockholders approved, by vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as shown."
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Regarding a vote to adopt the proposed 2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors (2026 NED Plan), stockholders approved, by vote, the 2026 NED Plan as shown."
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Regarding the earlier appointment by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, stockholders approved, by vote, the appointment as shown."
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
broker non-votes financial
"Broker For | Against | Abstain | Non-Votes Claiborne P. Deming | 115,489,401 | 3,309,977 | 250,847 | 12,483,996"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"On May 13, 2026, Murphy Oil Corporation held its annual meeting of stockholders."
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2026
MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware1-859071-0361522
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9805 Katy Fwy, Suite G-200
Houston,Texas77024
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(281)
675-9000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐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 classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 Par ValueMURNew 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 5.07.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 5.07, “Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.”
On May 13, 2026, Murphy Oil Corporation held its annual meeting of stockholders. The results of voting related to matters brought before stockholders are shown below.

Proposal 1 – Election of Directors
The directors proposed by management were elected with a tabulation of votes to the nearest share as shown below.
Broker
ForAgainstAbstainNon-Votes
Claiborne P. Deming115,489,401 3,309,977 250,847 12,483,996 
Lawrence R. Dickerson116,136,105 2,198,007 716,113 12,483,996 
Michelle A. Earley118,095,855 252,440 701,930 12,483,996 
Eric M. Hambly116,685,409 1,649,131 715,685 12,483,996 
Elisabeth W. Keller116,052,401 2,272,689 725,135 12,483,996 
R. Madison Murphy115,461,615 2,878,028 710,582 12,483,996 
Jeffrey W. Nolan114,293,769 4,039,632 716,824 12,483,996 
Robert N. Ryan, Jr.118,115,010 232,654 702,561 12,483,996 
Laura A. Sugg116,068,417 2,262,515 719,293 12,483,996 
Robert B. Tudor, III117,202,990 1,146,402 700,833 12,483,996 
Proposal 2 – Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation117,714,410 988,954 346,861 12,483,996 
Regarding an advisory vote on executive compensation, stockholders approved, by vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as shown.
Proposal 3 – Approval of the Proposed Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors115,379,463 2,886,090 784,672 12,483,996 
Regarding a vote to adopt the proposed 2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors (2026 NED Plan), stockholders approved, by vote, the 2026 NED Plan as shown.
Proposal 4 – Approval of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm128,702,169 2,572,829 259,223 — 
Regarding the earlier appointment by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, stockholders approved, by vote, the appointment as shown.
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Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
Date: May 14, 2026
By:/s/ Paul D. Vaughan
Paul D. Vaughan
Vice President and Controller

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FAQ

What did Murphy Oil (MUR) stockholders decide at the May 13, 2026 annual meeting?

Murphy Oil stockholders approved all proposals at the annual meeting. They elected all ten director nominees, endorsed executive compensation on an advisory basis, approved the 2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

How did Murphy Oil (MUR) stockholders vote on the board of directors?

All Murphy Oil director nominees were elected with strong support. Each of the ten nominees received more than 114 million votes for, with relatively low votes against and abstentions, and separate broker non-votes reported for each director candidate.

Was Murphy Oil (MUR) executive compensation approved by stockholders?

Yes, stockholders approved Murphy Oil’s executive compensation in an advisory vote. The say-on-pay proposal received 117,714,410 votes for, 988,954 against, and 346,861 abstentions, with 12,483,996 broker non-votes, indicating broad support for current compensation practices.

What is the 2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors at Murphy Oil (MUR)?

The 2026 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors was approved by stockholders. The proposal received 115,379,463 votes for, 2,886,090 against, and 784,672 abstentions, with 12,483,996 broker non-votes, authorizing a new equity compensation framework for non-employee directors.

Which audit firm did Murphy Oil (MUR) stockholders ratify for 2026?

Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as Murphy Oil’s 2026 audit firm. The appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 received 128,702,169 votes for, 2,572,829 against, and 259,223 abstentions, with no broker non-votes listed.

How many votes supported Murphy Oil (MUR) director nominee Claiborne P. Deming?

Claiborne P. Deming received 115,489,401 votes for election as director. The vote totals also showed 3,309,977 against, 250,847 abstentions, and 12,483,996 broker non-votes, indicating solid shareholder backing for his continued board service.

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