Form 4: Murphy Oil Director Gifts Shares, Adjusts Holdings

Murphy Oil Corp. Director Robert Madison Murphy reported gifting common stock shares and acquiring shares as a trustee for grandchildren.

Summary

• Robert Madison Murphy, a Director of Murphy Oil Corp (MUR), reported changes in beneficial ownership of common stock.
• On December 19, 2025, 10,800 shares of common stock were disposed of by gift (Transaction Code G) from trusts.
• On the same date, 7,200 shares of common stock were acquired by gift (Transaction Code G) as Trustee for his grandchildren.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Murphy's indirect beneficial ownership includes 1,484,881 shares held by trusts, 47,332 shares as Trustee for his grandchildren, and 620,323 shares held by his spouse.
• Direct beneficial ownership is reported as 0 shares, with 5,441 shares previously reported as direct ownership now included in indirect ownership.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports gifting of shares, which is a neutral event for company operations, primarily related to personal estate planning.

Positives

• The acquisition of 7,200 shares as Trustee for grandchildren indicates a long-term view and commitment to family wealth planning involving company stock.

Negatives

• The disposition of 10,800 shares by gift from trusts reduces the overall beneficial ownership directly attributable to the reporting person's trusts.
• Direct beneficial ownership is now 0 shares, indicating a shift to indirect holdings.

Future Outlook

Not applicable. This Form 4 filing does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

Not applicable. This filing is specific to an individual's stock transactions and does not provide broader industry context.

Related Party Transactions

• The transactions involve gifting shares to trusts and for grandchildren, which are considered related parties.

Stakeholder Impact

• Minimal impact on shareholders as the number of shares involved is relatively small compared to the total outstanding shares of Murphy Oil Corp.
• No direct impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

Keywords

MUR, Murphy Oil, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock, Director, Beneficial Ownership, Gift