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EXXON MOBIL CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 6, 2023)

Filed December 6, 2023For Securities:XOM

Summary

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) has filed an 8-K report detailing an update regarding its proposed merger with Pioneer Natural Resources Company. The primary focus of this filing is to inform investors that both ExxonMobil and Pioneer have received a "Second Request" for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This signifies an escalation in the regulatory review process for the merger, extending the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act until the FTC's review is complete. Despite this procedural step, ExxonMobil and Pioneer continue to cooperate with the FTC and maintain their expectation of closing the merger in the first half of 2024, contingent upon regulatory approvals and Pioneer's stockholder approval. The filing also reiterates the importance of the Form S-4 registration statement, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus, for investors to consult for detailed information about the merger. Investors are strongly urged to review these documents carefully, as they contain crucial details regarding the transaction and potential risks.

Key Highlights

  • 1ExxonMobil and Pioneer Natural Resources have received a "Second Request" from the FTC regarding their proposed merger.
  • 2The FTC's Second Request extends the regulatory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
  • 3ExxonMobil and Pioneer are cooperating with the FTC's review.
  • 4The companies continue to expect the merger to close in the first half of 2024.
  • 5Completion of the merger is subject to regulatory approvals and Pioneer's stockholder approval.
  • 6Investors are advised to consult the Form S-4 registration statement, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus, for comprehensive merger details.
  • 7The filing includes extensive forward-looking statements and risk factors related to the merger and ExxonMobil's business operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

A "Second Request" from the FTC means the agency requires more detailed information and documentation beyond what was initially provided to assess the merger's compliance with antitrust laws. This request formally extends the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, indicating a more in-depth review is underway.

While a Second Request does extend the regulatory waiting period, ExxonMobil and Pioneer continue to expect the merger to close in the first half of 2024. The exact timeline will depend on how quickly both companies can substantially comply with the FTC's request and the subsequent duration of the FTC's review. The parties aim to work constructively with the FTC to facilitate its review.

The primary conditions include the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act (which is impacted by the Second Request), receipt of required regulatory approvals, and approval of the merger by Pioneer's stockholders. Other closing conditions specified in the Merger Agreement must also be satisfied or waived.

Investors and security holders are strongly urged to read the Form S-4 registration statement filed with the SEC, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus. This document, along with other filings made by ExxonMobil and Pioneer with the SEC, contains important information about the merger. Free copies are available on the SEC's website and on ExxonMobil's investor relations website.