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EXXON MOBIL CORP 8-K Report (Nov 12, 2002)

Filed November 12, 2002For Securities:XOM

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) on November 12, 2002, primarily serves to disclose the submission of written certifications by its Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer. These certifications pertain to the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, and are made in accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350). For investors, this filing signifies Exxon Mobil's compliance with new regulatory requirements enacted following the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The core of the disclosure is the attestation by senior management that the financial report accurately reflects the company's financial condition and results of operations. While this filing doesn't introduce new financial data or operational updates, it underscores the company's commitment to transparency and adherence to enhanced corporate governance and financial reporting standards, which were a significant focus in the post-Enron/WorldCom era.

Key Highlights

  • 1Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) filed a Form 8-K on November 12, 2002.
  • 2The filing relates to the company's quarterly report (Form 10-Q) for the period ended September 30, 2002.
  • 3Key information disclosed is the submission of certifications by the CEO, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer.
  • 4These certifications are made pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
  • 5The certifications attest to the accuracy and fairness of the financial information presented in the 10-Q report.
  • 6This filing demonstrates Exxon Mobil's compliance with new post-Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory requirements for financial reporting.
  • 7Copies of the individual certifications are attached as exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to disclose that Exxon Mobil Corporation has submitted written certifications from its top financial officers, as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. These certifications pertain to the accuracy of the company's financial report for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) is a landmark federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate financial reporting. Section 906 specifically requires CEOs and CFOs to certify the accuracy of their company's financial reports. This filing shows Exxon Mobil's compliance with these new, enhanced corporate governance and disclosure rules implemented after major accounting scandals.

No, this filing does not present new financial results or operational updates. It is a procedural filing solely focused on the attestation requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act regarding the previously filed Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2002.

The certification means that the Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer have personally reviewed the company's quarterly report (10-Q) and formally stated, under penalty of law, that to the best of their knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statements of material fact and fairly presents the company's financial condition and results of operations.