10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2012

EXXON MOBIL CORP Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Nov 6, 2012

Filed November 6, 2012For Securities:XOM

Summary

ExxonMobil Corporation's third quarter 2012 report indicates a slight decrease in earnings compared to the same period in the prior year, with net income attributable to ExxonMobil at $9.57 billion compared to $10.33 billion in Q3 2011. This was primarily driven by lower Upstream earnings, which saw a significant drop due to production volume and mix effects, as well as lower crude oil and natural gas realizations. However, Downstream segment earnings showed substantial improvement, more than doubling from Q3 2011, largely due to higher refining margins and gains on asset sales, including a significant contribution from the Japan restructuring. Financially, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with $13.06 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Capital expenditures remained robust, reflecting ongoing investment in Upstream projects. The company continued its commitment to shareholder returns, distributing $7.6 billion in the third quarter through dividends and significant share repurchases. The debt-to-total capital ratio remained low at 6.7%, indicating a healthy balance sheet.

Financial Highlights

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Beta

Net Income

$9.57B

EPS (Diluted)

$2.09

Total Assets

$335.19B

Cash & Equivalents

$13.05B

Free Cash Flow

$5.42B

Financial Statements
Beta
SG&A Expenses$3.47B
Operating Expenses$97.82B
Interest Expense$59.00M
Net Income$9.57B
EPS (Basic)$2.09
EPS (Diluted)$2.09
Shares Outstanding (Basic)4.60B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)4.60B

Key Highlights

  • 1Third quarter 2012 net income attributable to ExxonMobil was $9.57 billion, a decrease of 7% compared to $10.33 billion in the third quarter of 2011.
  • 2Upstream earnings declined significantly, down $2.4 billion from Q3 2011, impacted by lower production volumes and reduced crude oil and natural gas prices.
  • 3Downstream earnings saw a strong increase, rising by $1.6 billion from Q3 2011, driven by improved refining margins and asset sale gains, notably from the Japan restructuring.
  • 4Total capital and exploration expenditures were $9.2 billion in Q3 2012, an increase from the prior year, reflecting continued investment in upstream projects.
  • 5The company distributed $7.6 billion to shareholders in Q3 2012 via dividends and share repurchases.
  • 6Total cash and cash equivalents stood at $13.06 billion as of September 30, 2012, indicating strong liquidity.
  • 7The debt-to-total capital ratio was 6.7% at the end of Q3 2012, down from 9.6% at year-end 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the decrease in net income was a significant decline in Upstream earnings, which was impacted by lower production volumes, unfavorable mix effects, and reduced realizations for crude oil and natural gas.

The Japan restructuring, completed on June 1, 2012, resulted in a significant net gain of $6.5 billion for ExxonMobil. This gain, recognized in 'Other income,' substantially boosted Downstream and Chemical segment earnings for the nine-month period and contributed positively to other financial metrics.

ExxonMobil continues to prioritize significant capital investment in its upstream projects, as evidenced by the $9.2 billion in capital and exploration expenditures in Q3 2012. Concurrently, the company demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns by distributing $7.6 billion in Q3 2012 through dividends and substantial share repurchases, aiming to reduce outstanding shares.

As of September 30, 2012, ExxonMobil maintained a strong liquidity position with $13.06 billion in cash and cash equivalents. The company's financial leverage remains low, with a debt-to-total capital ratio of 6.7%, which is a decrease from 9.6% at the end of 2011, indicating a healthy balance sheet.