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EXXON MOBIL CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 28, 2020)

Filed July 28, 2020For Securities:XOM

Summary

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) has issued a formal advisory to its shareholders regarding an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from Ponos Industries LLC. Ponos is attempting to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of XOM common stock at a price of $48.00 per share. This offer represents a very small fraction (approximately 0.024%) of ExxonMobil's outstanding shares. ExxonMobil strongly advises shareholders NOT to participate in this offer and has explicitly stated that it does not endorse Ponos's mini-tender. The company is not affiliated with Ponos or its offer. Shareholders who have already tendered shares are urged to consider withdrawing them before the offer's expiration, which is currently set for November 27, 2020, though it may be extended by Ponos.

Key Highlights

  • 1ExxonMobil (XOM) is responding to an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from Ponos Industries LLC.
  • 2Ponos is offering to purchase up to 1,000,000 XOM shares at $48.00 per share.
  • 3The shares targeted by Ponos represent a minimal portion (approx. 0.024%) of XOM's outstanding stock.
  • 4ExxonMobil explicitly "does not endorse" the mini-tender offer.
  • 5Shareholders are strongly recommended by XOM to "do not tender" their shares.
  • 6The offer's expiration date is currently November 27, 2020, but can be extended by Ponos.
  • 7ExxonMobil is not associated with Ponos Industries or its offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

A 'mini-tender' offer is an unsolicited offer by a third party to purchase a small percentage of a company's shares, often at a price that may be lower than the current market price and is designed to be attractive enough to entice uninformed shareholders. Companies typically issue advisories to warn shareholders about these offers.

ExxonMobil is warning shareholders because it does not endorse the offer, is not affiliated with the offeror (Ponos Industries), and the offer may not be in the best interest of shareholders. Such offers can sometimes be structured to appear beneficial while actually being disadvantageous compared to market prices or direct sales.

ExxonMobil recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares. If you have already tendered shares, you have the right to withdraw them at any time before the offer expires, according to the terms in Ponos's offering documents. You should carefully review Ponos's offer documents for withdrawal procedures and deadlines.

ExxonMobil has not endorsed the offer and recommends shareholders not tender their shares. Investors should compare the $48.00 offer price to the current market trading price of XOM stock at the time of the offer and consider potential fees or other terms associated with the mini-tender offer before making any decisions. The filing does not provide the current market price at that time, but such offers are often below market.