Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Estimated Third Quarter 2013 Results

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM):

      Third Quarter     Nine Months  
2013   2012 % 2013   2012 %

Earnings

$ Millions 7,870 9,570 -18 24,230 34,930 -31
$ Per Common Share
Assuming Dilution 1.79 2.09 -14 5.46 7.50 -27
 
Capital and Exploration
Expenditures - $ Millions 10,546 9,183 15 32,565 27,356 19
 

EXXONMOBIL'S CHAIRMAN REX W. TILLERSON COMMENTED:

“ExxonMobil’s third quarter results reflect our continued progress across a diverse set of profitable growth opportunities, which positions us well to deliver shareholder value. We maintain a long-term perspective on our business with a relentless focus on operational excellence and disciplined investing.

“Third quarter earnings were $7.9 billion, down 18% from the third quarter of 2012. Production of oil and natural gas increased from a year earlier as new projects were brought on line and maintenance-related downtime decreased. Significantly weaker refining margins as a result of increased industry capacity negatively impacted ExxonMobil’s Downstream earnings.

“Capital and exploration expenditures were $10.5 billion in the third quarter and $32.6 billion for the first nine months of 2013, in line with anticipated spending plans.

“The Corporation distributed $5.8 billion to shareholders in the third quarter through dividends and share purchases to reduce shares outstanding.”

THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Earnings of $7,870 million decreased $1,700 million or 18% from the third quarter of 2012.
  • Earnings per share (assuming dilution) were $1.79, a decrease of 14% from the third quarter of 2012.
  • Capital and exploration expenditures were $10.5 billion, up 15% from the third quarter of 2012, in line with anticipated spending plans.
  • Oil-equivalent production increased 1.5% from the third quarter of 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production increased 2.7%, with liquids volumes up 5.3%.
  • Cash flow from operations and asset sales was $13.6 billion, including proceeds associated with asset sales of $0.2 billion.
  • Share purchases to reduce shares outstanding were $3 billion.
  • Dividends per share of $0.63 increased 11% compared to the third quarter of 2012.
  • The Esso Australia Pty Ltd operated Kipper Tuna Turrum project commenced natural gas production from the Tuna field and oil production from the Turrum field. The project is the largest domestic oil and gas development on Australia’s eastern seaboard and will help secure Australia’s energy future.
  • As announced on August 8, 2013, Imperial Oil Limited and ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. have acquired ConocoPhillips’ interest in the Clyden oil sands lease, approximately 95 miles south of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The Clyden lease contains 226,000 gross acres and is a high-quality addition to Imperial’s portfolio of oil sands in-situ opportunities.

Third Quarter 2013 vs. Third Quarter 2012

Upstream earnings were $6,713 million in the third quarter of 2013, up $740 million from the third quarter of 2012. Higher liquids and natural gas realizations increased earnings by $440 million. Production volume and mix effects increased earnings by $20 million. All other items, including favorable tax and foreign exchange impacts, partly offset by higher operating expenses, increased earnings by $280 million.

On an oil-equivalent basis, production increased 1.5% from the third quarter of 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production increased 2.7%.

Liquids production totaled 2,199 kbd (thousands of barrels per day), up 83 kbd from the third quarter of 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, liquids production was up 5.3%, as lower downtime and project ramp-up in Canada and Nigeria were partially offset by field decline.

Third quarter natural gas production was 10,914 mcfd (millions of cubic feet per day), down 147 mcfd from 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes and divestments, natural gas production was down 0.3%, as field decline was mostly offset by lower downtime and project ramp-up.

Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations were $1,050 million, $417 million higher than the third quarter of 2012. Non-U.S. Upstream earnings were $5,663 million, up $323 million from the prior year.

Downstream earnings were $592 million, down $2,598 million from the third quarter of 2012. Weaker margins, mainly in refining, decreased earnings by $2.4 billion. Volume and mix effects increased earnings by $150 million. All other items, including lower gains on asset sales and foreign exchange impacts, decreased earnings by $380 million. Petroleum product sales of 6,031 kbd were 74 kbd lower than last year's third quarter reflecting divestment-related impacts.

Earnings from the U.S. Downstream were $315 million, down $1,126 million from the third quarter of 2012. Non-U.S. Downstream earnings of $277 million were $1,472 million lower than last year.

Chemical earnings of $1,025 million were $235 million higher than the third quarter of 2012 due primarily to higher commodity margins. Third quarter prime product sales of 6,245 kt (thousands of metric tons) were 298 kt higher than last year's third quarter.

Corporate and financing expenses were $460 million for the third quarter of 2013, up $77 million from the third quarter of 2012, reflecting unfavorable tax impacts.

During the third quarter of 2013, Exxon Mobil Corporation purchased 34 million shares of its common stock for the treasury to reduce the number of shares outstanding at a cost of $3.0 billion. Share purchases to reduce shares outstanding are currently anticipated to equal $3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013. Purchases may be made in both the open market and through negotiated transactions, and may be increased, decreased or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

First Nine Months 2013 vs. First Nine Months 2012

Earnings of $24,230 million decreased $10,700 million from 2012. Earnings per share decreased 27% to $5.46.

FIRST NINE MONTHS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Earnings were $24,230 million, down $10,700 million or 31% from the first nine months of 2012. Lower net gains from divestments impacted earnings by $9.0 billion.
  • Earnings per share decreased 27% to $5.46. Excluding net gains from divestments, earnings per share decreased 2%.
  • Oil-equivalent production was down 1.4% from 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was up 0.4%.
  • Cash flow from operations and asset sales was $35.6 billion, including proceeds associated with asset sales of $0.9 billion.
  • The Corporation distributed over $20 billion to shareholders in the first nine months of 2013 through dividends and share purchases to reduce shares outstanding.
  • Capital and exploration expenditures were $32.6 billion, up 19% from the first nine months of 2012, in line with anticipated spending plans.

Upstream earnings for the first nine months of 2013 were $20,055 million, down $2,078 million from the first nine months of 2012. Higher gas realizations, partially offset by lower liquids realizations, increased earnings by $350 million. Lower sales volumes decreased earnings by $400 million. All other items, including lower net gains from asset sales, mainly in Angola, and higher expenses, reduced earnings by $2.0 billion.

On an oil-equivalent basis, production was down 1.4% compared to the same period in 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was up 0.4%.

Liquids production of 2,192 kbd increased 13 kbd compared with 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, liquids production was up 1.3%, as project ramp-up and lower downtime were partially offset by field decline.

Natural gas production of 11,818 mcfd decreased 431 mcfd from 2012. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes and divestments, natural gas production was down 0.8%, as field decline was partially offset by lower downtime, higher demand, and project ramp-up.

Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations for 2013 were $3,005 million, up $684 million from 2012. Earnings outside the U.S. were $17,050 million, down $2,762 million from the prior year.

Downstream earnings of $2,533 million decreased $8,889 million from 2012 driven by the absence of the $5.3 billion gain associated with the Japan restructuring. Lower margins, mainly refining, decreased earnings by $2.2 billion. Volume and mix effects decreased earnings by $430 million. All other items, including higher operating expenses, unfavorable foreign exchange impacts, and lower divestments, decreased earnings by $970 million. Petroleum product sales of 5,851 kbd decreased 346 kbd from 2012.

U.S. Downstream earnings were $1,602 million, down $1,276 million from 2012. Non-U.S. Downstream earnings were $931 million, a decrease of $7,613 million from last year.

Chemical earnings of $2,918 million were $22 million lower than 2012. The absence of the gain associated with the Japan restructuring decreased earnings by $630 million. Higher margins increased earnings by $520 million, while volume and mix effects increased earnings by $80 million. All other items increased earnings by $10 million. Prime product sales of 17,986 kt were down 270 kt from 2012.

Corporate and financing expenses were $1,276 million in the first nine months of 2013, down $289 million from 2012, as favorable tax impacts were partially offset by the absence of the Japan restructuring gain.

Gross share purchases through the first nine months of 2013 were $12.7 billion, reducing shares outstanding by 141 million shares.

Estimates of key financial and operating data follow.

ExxonMobil will discuss financial and operating results and other matters on a webcast at 10 a.m. Central time on October 31, 2013. To listen to the event live or in archive, go to our website at exxonmobil.com.

Cautionary statement

Statements relating to future plans, projections, events or conditions are forward-looking statements. Actual results, including project plans, costs, timing, and capacities; capital and exploration expenditures; resource recoveries; and share purchase levels, could differ materially due to factors including: changes in oil or gas prices or other market or economic conditions affecting the oil and gas industry, including the scope and duration of economic recessions; the outcome of exploration and development efforts; changes in law or government regulation, including tax and environmental requirements; the outcome of commercial negotiations; changes in technical or operating conditions; and other factors discussed under the heading "Factors Affecting Future Results" in the “Investors” section of our website and in Item 1A of ExxonMobil's 2012 Form 10-K. We assume no duty to update these statements as of any future date.

Frequently used terms

This press release includes cash flow from operations and asset sales, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Because of the regular nature of our asset management and divestment program, we believe it is useful for investors to consider proceeds associated with the sales of subsidiaries, property, plant and equipment, and sales and returns of investments together with cash provided by operating activities when evaluating cash available for investment in the business and financing activities. A reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities is shown in Attachment II. References to quantities of oil or natural gas may include amounts that we believe will ultimately be produced, but that are not yet classified as “proved reserves” under SEC definitions. Further information on ExxonMobil's frequently used financial and operating measures and other terms is contained under the heading "Frequently Used Terms" available through the “Investors” section of our website at exxonmobil.com.

Reference to Earnings

References to corporate earnings mean net income attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP) from the consolidated income statement. Unless otherwise indicated, references to earnings, Upstream, Downstream, Chemical and Corporate and Financing segment earnings, and earnings per share are ExxonMobil's share after excluding amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests.

The term “project” as used in this release can refer to a variety of different activities and does not necessarily have the same meaning as in any government payment transparency reports.

         
Attachment I
                     
 
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

THIRD QUARTER 2013

(millions of dollars, unless noted)
Third Quarter Nine Months
2013 2012 2013 2012
Earnings / Earnings Per Share
 
Total revenues and other income 112,372 115,141 327,395 365,982
Total costs and other deductions 98,183 97,821 284,400 304,956
Income before income taxes 14,189 17,320 42,995 61,026
Income taxes 6,120 7,394 18,190 23,647
Net income including noncontrolling interests 8,069 9,926 24,805 37,379
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 199 356 575 2,449
Net income attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP) 7,870 9,570 24,230 34,930
 
Earnings per common share (dollars) 1.79 2.09 5.46 7.50
 
Earnings per common share
- assuming dilution (dollars) 1.79 2.09 5.46 7.50
 
Other Financial Data
 
Dividends on common stock
Total 2,770 2,622 8,125 7,500
Per common share (dollars) 0.63 0.57 1.83 1.61
 
Millions of common shares outstanding
At September 30 4,369 4,559
Average - assuming dilution 4,395 4,597 4,438 4,657
 
ExxonMobil share of equity at September 30 169,245 166,713
ExxonMobil share of capital employed at September 30 194,332 183,620
 
Income taxes 6,120 7,394 18,190 23,647
Sales-based taxes 7,882 8,137 22,926 24,657
All other taxes 9,252 8,652 27,019 29,891
Total taxes 23,254 24,183 68,135 78,195
 
ExxonMobil share of income taxes of
equity companies 1,402 1,353 4,721 4,499
       
Attachment II
                   
 
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

THIRD QUARTER 2013

(millions of dollars)
Third Quarter Nine Months
2013 2012 2013 2012
Earnings (U.S. GAAP)
Upstream
United States 1,050 633 3,005 2,321
Non-U.S. 5,663 5,340 17,050 19,812
Downstream
United States 315 1,441 1,602 2,878
Non-U.S. 277 1,749 931 8,544
Chemical
United States 680 565 1,947 1,492
Non-U.S. 345 225 971 1,448
Corporate and financing (460 ) (383 ) (1,276 ) (1,565 )
Net income attributable to ExxonMobil 7,870 9,570 24,230 34,930
                   
 
Cash flow from operations and asset sales (billions of dollars)
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
(U.S. GAAP) 13.4 13.4 34.7 42.9
 
Proceeds associated with asset sales 0.2 0.6 0.9 6.9
 
Cash flow from operations and asset sales 13.6 14.0 35.6 49.8
 
Attachment III
                       
             
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

THIRD QUARTER 2013

 
Third Quarter Nine Months
2013 2012 2013 2012
Net production of crude oil, natural gas
liquids, bitumen and synthetic oil,
thousands of barrels daily (kbd)
United States 423 397 426 414
Canada/South America 273 247 267 247
Europe 175 181 189 207
Africa 497 492 474 490
Asia 778 744 787 770
Australia/Oceania 53 55 49 51
Worldwide 2,199 2,116 2,192 2,179
 
Natural gas production available for sale,
millions of cubic feet daily (mcfd)
United States 3,557 3,712 3,576 3,847
Canada/South America 370 340 348 370
Europe 2,210 2,233 3,165 3,083
Africa 6 16 6 17
Asia 4,357 4,287 4,348 4,558
Australia/Oceania 414 473 375 374
Worldwide 10,914 11,061 11,818 12,249
 
Oil-equivalent production (koebd)1 4,018 3,960 4,162 4,220
 
 
 

1 Gas converted to oil-equivalent at 6 million cubic feet = 1 thousand barrels

         
Attachment IV
                     
 
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

THIRD QUARTER 2013

 
Third Quarter Nine Months
2013 2012 2013 2012
Refinery throughput (kbd)
United States 1,896 1,841 1,818 1,802
Canada 451 449 439 424
Europe 1,496 1,547 1,431 1,506
Asia Pacific 810 813 791 1,057
Other 194 279 152 284
Worldwide 4,847 4,929 4,631 5,073
 
Petroleum product sales (kbd)
United States 2,667 2,576 2,575 2,513
Canada 477 499 461 448
Europe 1,543 1,601 1,510 1,583
Asia Pacific 903 874 877 1,056
Other 441 555 428 597
Worldwide 6,031 6,105 5,851 6,197
 
Gasolines, naphthas 2,455 2,447 2,379 2,486
Heating oils, kerosene, diesel 1,887 1,897 1,824 1,969
Aviation fuels 482 495 468 469
Heavy fuels 419 502 436 520
Specialty products 788 764 744 753
Worldwide 6,031 6,105 5,851 6,197
 
Chemical prime product sales,
thousands of metric tons (kt)
United States 2,469 2,342 7,193 7,003
Non-U.S. 3,776 3,605 10,793 11,253
Worldwide 6,245 5,947 17,986 18,256
         
Attachment V
                     
 
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

THIRD QUARTER 2013

(millions of dollars)
Third Quarter Nine Months
2013 2012 2013 2012
Capital and Exploration Expenditures
Upstream
United States 2,314 1,960 7,047 7,044
Non-U.S. 7,161 6,288 22,552 17,676
Total 9,475 8,248 29,599 24,720
Downstream
United States 207 156 687 442
Non-U.S. 349 427 1,053 1,149
Total 556 583 1,740 1,591
Chemical
United States 282 110 594 279
Non-U.S. 227 240 621 752
Total 509 350 1,215 1,031
 
Other 6 2 11 14
 
Worldwide 10,546 9,183 32,565 27,356
 
 
Exploration expenses charged to income
included above
Consolidated affiliates
United States 129 105 325 291
Non-U.S. 355 387 1,055 1,092
Equity companies - ExxonMobil share
United States 2 2 4 3
Non-U.S. 108 5 332 15
Worldwide 594 499 1,716 1,401
       
Attachment VI
             
 
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

EARNINGS

 
$ Millions $ Per Common Share1
 

2009

First Quarter 4,550 0.92
Second Quarter 3,950 0.82
Third Quarter 4,730 0.98
Fourth Quarter 6,050 1.27
Year 19,280 3.99
 

2010

First Quarter 6,300 1.33
Second Quarter 7,560 1.61
Third Quarter 7,350 1.44
Fourth Quarter 9,250 1.86
Year 30,460 6.24
 

2011

First Quarter 10,650 2.14
Second Quarter 10,680 2.19
Third Quarter 10,330 2.13
Fourth Quarter 9,400 1.97
Year 41,060 8.43
 

2012

First Quarter 9,450 2.00
Second Quarter 15,910 3.41
Third Quarter 9,570 2.09
Fourth Quarter 9,950 2.20
Year 44,880 9.70
 

2013

First Quarter 9,500 2.12
Second Quarter 6,860 1.55
Third Quarter 7,870 1.79
 

1 Computed using the average number of shares outstanding during each period.

The sum of the four quarters may not add to the full year.

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