Exxon Mobil Corporation - XOM STOCK NEWS

ExxonMobil plans to strengthen shareholder value by addressing global energy needs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. During its annual shareholders meeting, CEO Darren Woods outlined a strategy focused on five operational priorities, including financial performance and innovation. The company has streamlined its operations into three core businesses and aims for $9 billion in annual cost savings by 2023, alongside investing over $15 billion in emissions-reduction initiatives through 2027. In 2021, ExxonMobil reported earnings of $23 billion and cash flow of $48 billion, marking significant improvements.

ExxonMobil has agreed to sell its Barnett Shale gas assets in Texas to BKV Corporation for $750 million, with potential additional payments tied to future natural gas prices. The transaction aligns with ExxonMobil's strategy to focus on high-return investments and was initiated after these assets were excluded from the development plan in 2020. The sale is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, ensuring full employment offers for affected personnel. This move aims to strengthen ExxonMobil's competitive positioning in the market.

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.

ExxonMobil has agreed to sell its Romanian upstream affiliate to Romgaz for over $1 billion, subject to government approvals. This sale aligns with ExxonMobil's strategy to focus on investments in advantaged assets with a low cost of supply, specifically the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, transferring operatorship of the XIX Neptun Block to OMV Petrom and employees will transition along with the sale.

Imperial Oil Limited has announced a substantial issuer bid to purchase for cancellation up to $2.5 billion of its common shares. The offer, which will use a modified Dutch auction format, is expected to commence on May 6, 2022 and remain open until June 10, 2022. The purchase price per share will range from $62.00 to $78.00. ExxonMobil, holding approximately 69.6% of shares, plans to participate proportionately to maintain its ownership stake.

Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE: IMO) has announced a quarterly dividend of 34 cents per share, payable on July 1, 2022, to shareholders of record by June 2, 2022. This dividend remains unchanged from the first quarter of 2022. Imperial boasts over a century of consistent dividend payments, with an impressive track record of increasing its annual dividend for 27 consecutive years. As Canada's largest petroleum refiner and a key player in crude oil production, Imperial maintains high operational standards while focusing on sustainable energy development.

Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE: IMO) has authorized a substantial issuer bid to purchase up to $2.5 billion of its common shares. The bid, recommended by a special committee of independent directors, will be launched within two weeks and completed by the end of June 2022. Shareholders can tender their shares via a modified Dutch auction or a proportionate tender. Exxon Mobil Corporation, Imperial's majority shareholder, plans to maintain its stake of approximately 69.6% following the offer. The offer is subject to obtaining necessary regulatory approvals in Canada and the U.S.

Imperial Oil reported a record first quarter net income of $1,173 million, marking the highest in over 30 years, primarily driven by favorable market conditions. Upstream income totaled $782 million, while downstream income reached $389 million. Operating cash flow was $1,914 million, with free cash flow of $1,635 million. Despite upstream production averaging 380,000 barrels per day affected by cold weather, refinery utilization was strong at 93%. The company declared a 34 cents per share dividend and announced plans for a $2.5 billion share buyback.

Exxon Mobil Corporation reported first-quarter 2022 earnings of $5.5 billion, translating to $1.28 per diluted share. Excluding identified items, earnings soared to $8.8 billion, up over $6 billion year-over-year. The company generated $14.8 billion in cash flow from operations, covering capital investments and exceeding shareholder distributions. A $30 billion share repurchase program was announced, alongside major developments in oil production, including five new discoveries in Guyana, raising recoverable resources to nearly 11 billion barrels. ExxonMobil also advanced its lower-emission initiatives, including a significant blue hydrogen project in Texas.