Over the last three months, Murphy Oil (MUR) declined 14%. CEO Roger Jenkins made value accretive moves, announcing sales of its UK downstream assets and of 30% of the company’s Malaysian assets at a price above our appraisal. Moreover, as the shares became more discounted, the company initiated a share repurchase program, a move that Jenkins properly views as buying their proven barrels of oil for much less than it would cost to drill new wells or buy other plays.
From Mason Hawkins (Trades, Portfolio)’ Longleaf Partners Q3 2014 Management Discussion.
