8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FD

EXXON MOBIL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 18, 2005)

Filed February 18, 2005For Securities:XOM

Summary

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) filed an 8-K on February 18, 2005, primarily to disclose information regarding its 2004 additions to worldwide proved oil and gas reserves and the related reserve replacement percentage. This filing provides investors with a crucial update on the company's ability to replenish its resource base, a key indicator of long-term operational sustainability and future production capacity in the oil and gas industry. The details within the accompanying news release (Exhibit 99) are essential for understanding XOM's reserve replacement performance. Investors should pay close attention to the percentage of reserves replaced, as a figure consistently at or above 100% generally signals a healthy and growing reserve base, which is fundamental to maintaining and increasing future revenues and profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1Exxon Mobil Corp. filed an 8-K on February 18, 2005.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to disclose information on 2004 additions to worldwide proved oil and gas reserves.
  • 3The report also includes details on the related reserve replacement percentage for 2004.
  • 4This information is furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) and Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Item 2.02).
  • 5An accompanying news release dated February 18, 2005, which contains the detailed reserve information, is included as Exhibit 99.
  • 6Investors are directed to Exhibit 99 for the specifics of the reserve additions and replacement ratios.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on Exxon Mobil's additions to its worldwide proved oil and gas reserves for the year 2004 and to provide the corresponding reserve replacement percentage.

The detailed information regarding 2004 additions to proved oil and gas reserves and the reserve replacement percentage is contained within a news release dated February 18, 2005, which is filed as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K.

The reserve replacement percentage is a critical metric for oil and gas companies like Exxon Mobil. It indicates whether the company is finding or acquiring enough new reserves to offset the production of existing reserves. A healthy reserve replacement ratio (ideally at or above 100%) suggests that the company has a sustainable resource base for future production and earnings.

This information is furnished under both Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of Form 8-K.