Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Estimated Second Quarter 2010 Results

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


                                   Second Quarter      First Half

                                   2010   2009     %   2010    2009      %

Earnings Excluding Special Items1

$ Millions                         7,560  4,090    85  13,860  8,640     60

$ Per Common Share

Assuming Dilution                  1.60   0.84     90  2.93    1.76      66

Special Items

$ Millions                         0      (140  )      0       (140   )

Earnings

$ Millions                         7,560  3,950    91  13,860  8,500     63

$ Per Common Share

Assuming Dilution                  1.60   0.81     98  2.93    1.73      69

Capital and Exploration

Expenditures - $ Millions          6,519  6,562    -1  13,396  12,336    9

1See Reference to Earnings



EXXONMOBIL'S CHAIRMAN REX W. TILLERSON COMMENTED:

"ExxonMobil's focus on operational excellence continues to deliver strong results. Second quarter earnings, excluding special items, of $7.6 billion, were up 85% from second quarter of last year reflecting higher crude oil realizations, improved downstream margins, and strong chemical results. First half earnings, excluding special items, of $13.9 billion increased by 60% over the first half of 2009.

"Oil-equivalent production increased by 8% over the second quarter of 2009 driven by contributions from our world-class assets in Qatar.

"We continued our focus on investing for the future with capital and exploration spending of $13.4 billion year to date, up 9% from the first half of last year.

"Over $3 billion was returned to shareholders in the second quarter through dividends and share purchases to reduce shares outstanding.

"The Corporation's second quarter 2010 earnings and production volumes included de minimis amounts for the period from June 25 to June 30 resulting from the merger with XTO Energy Inc. which closed on June 25, 2010."

SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

    --  Earnings excluding special items were $7,560 million, an increase of 85%
        or $3,470 million from the second quarter of 2009.
    --  Earnings per share excluding special items were $1.60, an increase of
        90%.
    --  Earnings were up 91% from the second quarter of 2009 which included a
        special charge of $140 million for interest related to the Valdez
        punitive damages award. Earnings for the second quarter of 2010 did not
        include any special items.
    --  Capital and exploration expenditures were $6.5 billion, down 1% from the
        second quarter of 2009.
    --  Oil-equivalent production increased 8% from the second quarter of 2009.
        Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and
        divestments, production was up about 10%.
    --  Cash flow from operations and asset sales was $9.6 billion, including
        asset sales of $0.5 billion.
    --  Share purchases to reduce shares outstanding were over $1 billion.
    --  Dividends per share of $0.44 increased by 5% compared to the second
        quarter of 2009.
    --  The merger with XTO Energy, a leading U.S. unconventional natural gas
        and oil producer, was completed on June 25, 2010, making ExxonMobil the
        largest U.S. natural gas producer. Through this transaction ExxonMobil
        has acquired a resource base in excess of 45 trillion cubic feet
        equivalent at a cost of under $1 per kcf equivalent.
    --  ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI) announced the opening of a
        greenhouse facility enabling the next step of research and testing in
        our algae biofuels program. SGI and ExxonMobil researchers are using the
        facility to test whether large-scale quantities of affordable fuel can
        be produced from algae.

Second Quarter 2010 vs. Second Quarter 2009

Upstream earnings were $5,336 million, up $1,524 million from the second quarter of 2009. Higher crude oil and natural gas realizations drove the improvement and increased earnings by $1.6 billion.

On an oil-equivalent basis, production increased 8% from the second quarter of 2009. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was up about 10%.

Liquids production totaled 2,325 kbd (thousands of barrels per day), down 21 kbd from the second quarter of 2009. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, liquids production was up 1%, as increased production from projects in Qatar and Kazakhstan more than offset net field decline.

Second quarter natural gas production was 10,025 mcfd (millions of cubic feet per day), up 1,984 mcfd from 2009, driven by project ramp-ups in Qatar and higher demand in Europe, partly offset by net field decline.

Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations were $865 million, $52 million higher than the second quarter of 2009. Non-U.S. Upstream earnings were $4,471 million, up $1,472 million from last year.

Downstream earnings of $1,220 million were up $708 million from the second quarter of 2009. Higher industry refining and marketing margins increased earnings by $780 million. Volumes and product mix effects increased earnings by $170 million while other factors, mainly unfavorable foreign exchange impacts, decreased earnings by $240 million. Petroleum product sales of 6,241 kbd were 246 kbd lower than last year's second quarter, mainly reflecting lower demand.

Earnings from the U.S. Downstream were $440 million, up $455 million from the second quarter of 2009. Non-U.S. Downstream earnings of $780 million were $253 million higher than last year.

Chemical earnings of $1,368 million were $1,001 million higher than the second quarter of 2009. Stronger margins improved earnings by $840 million and higher sales volumes increased earnings by $120 million. Second quarter prime product sales of 6,496 kt (thousands of metric tons) were 229 kt higher than the prior year primarily due to improved global demand.

Corporate and financing expenses excluding special items were $364 million, down $237 million due mainly to favorable tax items.

During the second quarter of 2010, Exxon Mobil Corporation purchased 24 million shares of its common stock for the treasury at a gross cost of $1.6 billion. These purchases included over $1 billion to reduce the number of shares outstanding, with the balance used to offset shares issued in conjunction with the company's benefit plans and programs. As a result of regulatory requirements, no open market purchases of shares were made during the proxy solicitation period for the XTO transaction. Including 416 million shares issued in connection with the XTO merger, shares outstanding increased from 4,698 million at the end of the first quarter to 5,092 million at the end of the second quarter. Share purchases to reduce shares outstanding are currently anticipated to equal $3 billion in the third quarter of 2010. 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 Half 2010 vs. First Half 2009

Earnings of $13,860 million ($2.93 per share) increased $5,360 million from 2009. Excluding special items, earnings for the first half of 2010 increased $5,220 million from 2009.

FIRST HALF HIGHLIGHTS

    --  Earnings excluding special items were $13,860 million, up 60%.
    --  Earnings per share excluding special items increased 66% to $2.93.
    --  Earnings were up 63% from 2009. Earnings for 2009 included a special
        charge of $140 million for interest related to the Valdez punitive
        damages award. Earnings for the first half of 2010 did not include any
        special items.
    --  Oil equivalent production was up 6% from 2009. Excluding the impacts of
        entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was
        up 8%.
    --  Cash flow from operations and asset sales was $23.1 billion, including
        $0.9 billion from asset sales.
    --  The Corporation distributed over $7 billion to shareholders in the first
        half of 2010 through dividends and share purchases to reduce shares
        outstanding.
    --  Capital and exploration expenditures were $13.4 billion, up 9% versus
        2009.

Upstream earnings were $11,150 million, up $3,835 million from 2009. Higher net realizations increased earnings approximately $4 billion. The favorable impact of higher volumes of $0.4 billion was partially offset by higher operating costs of $0.3 billion.

On an oil-equivalent basis, production was up 6% compared to the same period in 2009. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, production was up 8%.

Liquids production of 2,370 kbd decreased 41 kbd compared with 2009. Excluding the impacts of entitlement volumes, OPEC quota effects and divestments, liquids production was flat with 2009, as new volumes from project ramp-ups in Qatar and Kazakhstan were offset by net field decline.

Natural gas production of 10,852 mcfd increased 1,744 mcfd from 2009, driven by higher volumes from Qatar projects and higher demand in Europe.

Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations for 2010 were $1,956 million, an increase of $783 million. Earnings outside the U.S. were $9,194 million, up $3,052 million.

Downstream earnings of $1,257 million were $388 million lower than 2009. Lower refining margins decreased earnings by $0.5 billion. Unfavorable forex impacts of $0.4 billion were offset by improved marketing margins, and favorable sales volume mix and refining operations effects. Petroleum product sales of 6,193 kbd decreased 268 kbd, mainly reflecting lower demand.

U.S. Downstream earnings were $380 million, up $43 million from 2009. Non-U.S. Downstream earnings were $877 million, $431 million lower than last year.

Chemical earnings of $2,617 million increased $1,900 million from 2009. Stronger margins increased earnings by approximately $1.4 billion while higher volumes increased earnings about $0.3 billion. Prime product sales of 12,984 kt were up 1,190 kt from 2009.

Corporate and financing expenses excluding special items were $1,164 million, up $127 million from 2009 mainly due to a tax charge related to the U.S. health care legislation during the first half of 2010.

Gross share purchases through the first half of 2010 were $4.1 billion, reducing shares outstanding by 61 million shares, excluding the impact of the XTO transaction.

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 July 29, 2010. To listen to the event live or in archive, go to our website at exxonmobil.com.

Cautionary statement

Statements in this release relating to future plans, projections, events or conditions are forward-looking statements. Actual results, including benefits resulting from the XTO transaction; project plans, costs, timing, and capacities; capital and exploration expenditures; and share purchase levels, could differ materially due to factors including: our ability to integrate the businesses of XTO and ExxonMobil effectively; changes in long-term oil or gas prices or other market or economic conditions affecting the oil and gas industry; unforeseen technical difficulties; political events or disturbances; reservoir performance; the outcome of commercial negotiations; wars and acts of terrorism or sabotage; 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 2009 Form 10-K. We assume no duty to update these statements as of any future date. 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.

Frequently used terms

Consistent with previous practice, this press release includes both earnings excluding special items and earnings per share excluding special items. Both are non-GAAP financial measures and are included to help facilitate comparisons of base business performance across periods. Reconciliation to net income attributable to ExxonMobil is shown in Attachment II. The release also includes cash flow from operations and asset sales. Because of the regular nature of our asset management and divestment program, we believe it is useful for investors to consider sales proceeds 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. 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 total corporate earnings mean net income attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP) from the income statement. Unless otherwise indicated, references to earnings, special items, earnings excluding special items, Upstream, Downstream, Chemical and Corporate and Financing segment earnings, and earnings per share are ExxonMobil's share after excluding amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests.


Attachment I

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

SECOND QUARTER 2010

(millions of dollars, unless noted)

                                             Second Quarter    First Half

                                             2010    2009      2010     2009

Earnings / Earnings Per Share

Total revenues and other income              92,486  74,457    182,737  138,485

Total costs and other deductions             79,780  66,940    157,963  123,118

Income before income taxes                   12,706  7,517     24,774   15,367

Income taxes                                 4,960   3,571     10,453   6,719

Net income including noncontrolling          7,746   3,946     14,321   8,648
interests

Net income attributable to noncontrolling    186     (4     )  461      148
interests

Net income attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S.  7,560   3,950     13,860   8,500
GAAP)

Earnings per common share (dollars)          1.61    0.82      2.94     1.74

Earnings per common share

- assuming dilution (dollars)                1.60    0.81      2.93     1.73

Other Financial Data

Dividends on common stock

Total                                        2,066   2,039     4,052    4,020

Per common share (dollars)                   0.44    0.42      0.86     0.82

Millions of common shares outstanding

At June 30                                                     5,092    4,806

Average - assuming dilution                  4,729   4,871     4,733    4,916

ExxonMobil share of equity at June 30                          140,172  106,592

ExxonMobil share of capital employed at June 30                164,318  119,645

Income taxes                                 4,960   3,571     10,453   6,719

Sales-based taxes                            6,946   6,216     13,761   12,122

All other taxes                              9,244   9,124     18,593   17,713

Total taxes                                  21,150  18,911    42,807   36,554

ExxonMobil share of income taxes of

equity companies                             834     413       1,810    1,101




Attachment II

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

SECOND QUARTER 2010

(millions of dollars)

                                           Second Quarter    First Half

                                           2010     2009     2010      2009

Earnings (U.S. GAAP)

Upstream

United States                              865      813      1,956     1,173

Non-U.S.                                   4,471    2,999    9,194     6,142

Downstream

United States                              440      (15   )  380       337

Non-U.S.                                   780      527      877       1,308

Chemical

United States                              685      79       1,224     162

Non-U.S.                                   683      288      1,393     555

Corporate and financing                    (364  )  (741  )  (1,164 )  (1,177 )

Net income attributable to ExxonMobil      7,560    3,950    13,860    8,500

Special Items

Upstream

United States                              0        0        0         0

Non-U.S.                                   0        0        0         0

Downstream

United States                              0        0        0         0

Non-U.S.                                   0        0        0         0

Chemical

United States                              0        0        0         0

Non-U.S.                                   0        0        0         0

Corporate and financing                    0        (140  )  0         (140   )

Corporate total                            0        (140  )  0         (140   )

Earnings Excluding Special Items

Upstream

United States                              865      813      1,956     1,173

Non-U.S.                                   4,471    2,999    9,194     6,142

Downstream

United States                              440      (15   )  380       337

Non-U.S.                                   780      527      877       1,308

Chemical

United States                              685      79       1,224     162

Non-U.S.                                   683      288      1,393     555

Corporate and financing                    (364  )  (601  )  (1,164 )  (1,037 )

Corporate total                            7,560    4,090    13,860    8,640

Cash flow from operations and asset sales
(billions of dollars)

Net cash provided by operating activities  9.1      2.2      22.2      11.1
(U.S. GAAP)

Sales of subsidiaries, investments and     0.5      0.8      0.9       0.9
property, plant and equipment

Cash flow from operations and asset sales  9.6      3.0      23.1      12.0




Attachment III

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

SECOND QUARTER 2010

                                            Second Quarter  First Half

                                            2010    2009    2010    2009

Net production of crude oil

and natural gas liquids,

thousands of barrels daily (kbd)

United States                               357     380     373     389

Canada/South America                        267     242     266     274

Europe                                      348     383     356     397

Africa                                      599     702     632     709

Asia Pacific/Middle East                    573     462     557     464

Russia/Caspian                              181     177     186     178

Worldwide                                   2,325   2,346   2,370   2,411

Natural gas production available for sale,

millions of cubic feet daily (mcfd)

United States                               1,412   1,267   1,374   1,255

Canada/South America                        594     649     580     643

Europe                                      3,268   2,869   4,198   3,909

Africa                                      20      23      16      24

Asia Pacific/Middle East                    4,552   3,107   4,495   3,137

Russia/Caspian                              179     126     189     140

Worldwide                                   10,025  8,041   10,852  9,108

Oil-equivalent production (koebd)1          3,996   3,686   4,179   3,929

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




Attachment IV

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

SECOND QUARTER 2010

                                Second Quarter  First Half

                                2010   2009     2010    2009

Refinery throughput (kbd)

United States                   1,807  1,765    1,764   1,785

Canada                          418    365      428     412

Europe                          1,570  1,560    1,550   1,539

Asia Pacific                    1,143  1,306    1,192   1,306

Other                           254    294      240     293

Worldwide                       5,192  5,290    5,174   5,335

Petroleum product sales (kbd)

United States                   2,521  2,538    2,452   2,557

Canada                          435    403      433     410

Europe                          1,612  1,671    1,610   1,619

Asia Pacific                    1,183  1,346    1,204   1,345

Other                           490    529      494     530

Worldwide                       6,241  6,487    6,193   6,461

Gasolines, naphthas             2,565  2,617    2,550   2,537

Heating oils, kerosene, diesel  1,887  1,991    1,874   2,089

Aviation fuels                  455    544      453     535

Heavy fuels                     581    567      605     581

Specialty products              753    768      711     719

Worldwide                       6,241  6,487    6,193   6,461

Chemical prime product sales,

thousands of metric tons (kt)

United States                   2,449  2,519    4,973   4,562

Non-U.S.                        4,047  3,748    8,011   7,232

Worldwide                       6,496  6,267    12,984  11,794




 Attachment V

 EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

 SECOND QUARTER 2010

 (millions of dollars)

                                         Second Quarter  First Half

                                         2010   2009     2010    2009

 Capital and Exploration Expenditures

 Upstream

 United States                           772    941      1,544   1,744

 Non-U.S.                                4,570  3,964    9,344   7,527

 Total                                   5,342  4,905    10,888  9,271

 Downstream

 United States                           264    407      611     760

 Non-U.S.                                320    410      647     703

 Total                                   584    817      1,258   1,463

 Chemical

 United States                           66     94       134     171

 Non-U.S.                                492    736      1,038   1,417

 Total                                   558    830      1,172   1,588

 Other                                   35     10       78      14

 Worldwide                               6,519  6,562    13,396  12,336

 Exploration expenses charged to income

 included above

 Consolidated affiliates

 United States                           45     53       100     95

 Non-U.S.                                361    437      991     744

 Equity companies - ExxonMobil share

 United States                           1      0        2       0

 Non-U.S.                                8      1        11      2

 Worldwide                               415    491      1,104   841




Attachment VI

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

EARNINGS

                $ Millions  $ Per Common Share1,2

2006

First Quarter   8,400       1.38

Second Quarter  10,360      1.72

Third Quarter   10,490      1.77

Fourth Quarter  10,250      1.77

Year            39,500      6.64

2007

First Quarter   9,280       1.63

Second Quarter  10,260      1.83

Third Quarter   9,410       1.71

Fourth Quarter  11,660      2.14

Year            40,610      7.31

2008

First Quarter   10,890      2.03

Second Quarter  11,680      2.24

Third Quarter   14,830      2.86

Fourth Quarter  7,820       1.55

Year            45,220      8.70

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

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.

2 For periods prior to 2009, earnings per share (EPS) numbers have been
adjusted retrospectively
on a consistent basis with 2009 reporting when new authoritative guidance on
EPS was adopted.




    Source: Exxon Mobil Corporation