Welcome to our dedicated page for Imperial Oil news (Ticker: IMO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Imperial Oil stock.
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO) is an integrated Canadian oil company with operations spanning the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, petroleum refining, and petrochemical manufacturing. This news page aggregates Imperial’s own updates and market announcements, giving readers a focused view of how the company’s strategy and operations evolve over time.
Imperial’s news flow frequently covers Upstream performance at assets such as Kearl, Cold Lake and its share of Syncrude, including production levels, reliability improvements, mine progression and solvent-assisted SAGD projects. The company also reports on Downstream refinery throughput and utilization, planned and completed turnarounds at refineries like Strathcona, Sarnia and Nanticoke, and developments in logistics and feedstock flexibility that affect margins and resilience.
Investors following IMO news will also see regular financial and capital allocation updates. Imperial issues quarterly earnings releases detailing net income, cash flows from operating activities, capital and exploration expenditures, and segment results. The company announces dividends, highlights its long history of annual dividend payments and dividend growth, and provides information on normal course issuer bid share repurchase programs, including participation by its majority shareholder, ExxonMobil.
Another recurring theme in Imperial’s news is its focus on lower-emission opportunities and technology. The company reports on projects such as its renewable diesel facility at the Strathcona refinery and describes initiatives in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and lower-emission fuels. Restructuring announcements and guidance updates also outline how Imperial plans to use digital infrastructure and global business and technology centres to support cost management and growth.
By reviewing this news feed, readers can monitor Imperial’s production trends, refining performance, dividend declarations, share repurchases, restructuring actions and guidance updates, all of which the company presents as key elements of its long-term strategy.
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has declared a quarterly dividend of 34 cents per share, payable on October 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 2, 2022. This dividend matches the previous quarter's amount. Imperial boasts over a century of steady growth and has increased its annual dividend for 27 consecutive years. As Canada's largest petroleum refiner, the company emphasizes innovation in responsibly developing energy resources while maintaining high business standards.
Imperial reported a strong second quarter with a net income of $2,409 million, a significant increase from $366 million in the same period last year. Cash flow from operating activities reached $2,682 million, up from $852 million in 2021. Average upstream production stood at 413,000 barrels per day, marking the highest second quarter production in over 30 years. The company returned over $2.7 billion to shareholders, including dividends and a substantial issuer bid. A strategic divestiture of XTO Energy Canada for $1.9 billion is set to enhance focus on core oil sands assets.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) reported strong financial results for Q2 2022, with earnings of $17.9 billion, up from $5.5 billion in Q1 and benefiting from increased production and higher commodity prices. The company generated $20 billion in cash flow from operations and maintained robust capital investments totaling $9.5 billion. Exxon is advancing its lower-emission initiatives, including significant carbon capture projects, while refining throughput increased by 180,000 barrels per day. Cash flow led to $16.9 billion in free cash flow, improving the net-debt-to-capital ratio to 13%.
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) will host its 2022 Second Quarter Earnings Call on Friday, July 29, at 9 a.m. MT. CEO Brad Corson will lead the call, providing brief remarks before addressing questions from analysts. The call follows the release of the company's second-quarter earnings earlier that day. Interested parties can register for the live webcast here, which will also be available on the company's website for one year.
Imperial has announced the sale of XTO Energy Canada to Whitecap Resources for $1.9 billion, with Imperial's share being $940 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of Q3 2022, pending regulatory approvals. This sale aligns with Imperial's strategy to concentrate on key oil sands assets, enhancing its focus on upstream resources. The assets sold include significant acreage in Montney and Duvernay shales, producing approximately 140 million cubic feet of natural gas daily and 9,000 barrels of liquids.
Imperial Oil Limited has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 31,833,809 shares, representing 5% of its total outstanding shares, over the next 12 months starting June 29, 2022. The NCIB aims to utilize excess cash and mitigate share dilution, with ExxonMobil expected to sell its shares concurrently to maintain its 69.6% ownership stake. This follows a previous repurchase program where Imperial bought 35,583,671 shares for approximately $1.529 billion.
Imperial Oil and E3 Lithium have announced a collaboration to advance a lithium-extraction pilot project at the Clearwater site in Alberta. The project aims to commercialize battery-grade lithium extracted from the historic Leduc oil field, a significant source for Canada's lithium industry. Imperial will provide CAD $6.35 million in funding and technical support for the project, which could produce around 20,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually. This partnership underscores a commitment to economic diversification and sustainability while enhancing E3 Lithium's innovative extraction technology.
Imperial Oil Limited (NYSE American: IMO) has completed its share buyback, purchasing 32,467,532 shares at $77.00 each, totaling $2.5 billion. This acquisition represents 4.9% of the company's outstanding shares as of May 2, 2022. The buyback was oversubscribed, with 96% of tendered shares accepted, including a proportionate tender from majority shareholder ExxonMobil, maintaining its 69.6% ownership. Shareholders will receive a deemed dividend of $75.25 per share. Payment will occur by June 21, 2022.
Imperial Oil Limited (NYSE: IMO) announced the preliminary results of its substantial issuer bid, offering to purchase up to $2.5 billion of its common shares. The offer utilized a modified Dutch auction with a price range of $62.00 to $78.00 per share and expired on June 10, 2022. The company expects to buy approximately 32.5 million shares at $77.00 each, representing 4.9% of its outstanding shares. Shareholders tendering at or below the purchase price will experience a prorated buyback, while ExxonMobil maintains a 69.6% ownership post-offer.
Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) reported that all seven director nominees were elected at its annual shareholders meeting on May 3, 2022. A total of 606,381,191 shares, representing 90.62% of outstanding shares, were voted. The voting results for each nominee show strong support, with over 540 million votes in favor for each director. Imperial continues to assert its position as Canada's largest petroleum refiner and a major crude oil producer, committed to high standards in the development of energy resources.