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Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Estimated Record 2007 Results



    Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM):

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    Fourth Quarter Twelve Months
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    2007 2006 % 2007 2006 %
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    Net Income
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    $ Millions 11,660 10,250 14 40,610 39,500 3
    $ Per Common Share
    Assuming Dilution 2.13 1.76 21 7.28 6.62 10

    Special Items
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    $ Millions 0 410 0 410

    Earnings Excluding Special Items
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    $ Millions 11,660 9,840 18 40,610 39,090 4
    $ Per Common Share
    Assuming Dilution 2.13 1.69 26 7.28 6.55 11

    Capital and Exploration
    Expenditures - $ Millions 6,151 5,069 20,853 19,855
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    EXXONMOBIL´S CHAIRMAN REX W. TILLERSON COMMENTED:

    "ExxonMobil´s full year 2007 net income and earnings excluding
    special items were a record $40,610 million ($7.28 per share),
    reflecting strong results in all business segments.

    "We continued to supply crude oil and natural gas volumes to meet
    the world´s energy needs through disciplined development and operation
    of our globally diverse resource base. Capital and exploration project
    spending increased to $20,853 million in 2007, up 5% from 2006. Our
    long-term investment program, in projects often far from major
    consuming nations, continued to provide resources essential to the
    increasingly interdependent global energy supply network. Operations
    reliability in our global Downstream and Chemical businesses continued
    to supply the important products consumers require around the world.

    "The Corporation distributed a total of $35.6 billion to
    shareholders in 2007 through dividends and share purchases to reduce
    shares outstanding, up $3.0 billion from 2006.

    "ExxonMobil´s fourth quarter earnings excluding special items were
    a record $11,660 million, up 18% from the fourth quarter of 2006.
    Higher crude oil and natural gas realizations and gains on asset sales
    were partly offset by lower chemical margins."

    FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

    -- Net income was a record $11,660 million, up 14% from the
    fourth quarter of 2006. Fourth quarter 2006 net income
    included a special tax-related benefit of $410 million.

    -- Cash flow from operations and asset sales was approximately
    $13.1 billion, including asset sales of $1.8 billion.

    -- Spending on capital and exploration projects was $6.2 billion,
    up 21% from the fourth quarter of 2006.

    -- Excluding the Venezuela expropriation, divestments, OPEC quota
    effects and price and spend impacts on volumes, production on
    an oil-equivalent basis increased nearly 3%.

    -- The Marimba North project, located more than 90 miles off the
    coast of Angola in approximately 3,900 feet of water, started
    production ahead of schedule and within budget. The project is
    the first tie-back development to the Kizomba A
    infrastructure, and is designed to develop 80 million barrels
    of oil (gross) and is expected to have peak production
    capacity of about 40,000 barrels of oil per day (gross).

    -- ExxonMobil Chemical and ExxonMobil´s Japanese affiliate, Tonen
    Chemical, introduced new battery separator film technologies
    that are expected to significantly enhance the safety, power
    and reliability of lithium-ion batteries for use in hybrid and
    electric vehicles.

    Fourth Quarter 2007 vs. Fourth Quarter 2006

    Upstream earnings were $8,204 million, up $1,984 million from the
    fourth quarter of 2006 primarily reflecting higher crude oil
    realizations and higher gains on asset sales partly offset by tax
    items and lower liquid volumes.

    On an oil-equivalent basis, production increased nearly 1% from
    the fourth quarter of 2006. Excluding the Venezuela expropriation,
    divestments, OPEC quota effects and price and spend impacts on
    volumes, production was up nearly 3%.

    Liquids production of 2,517 kbd (thousands of barrels per day) was
    161 kbd lower. Excluding the Venezuela expropriation, divestments,
    OPEC quota effects and price and spend impacts on volumes, liquids
    production was down 3%. Mature field decline and PSC net interest
    reductions were partly offset by increased production from projects in
    Russia and West Africa.

    Fourth quarter natural gas production was 10,414 mcfd (millions of
    cubic feet per day), up 1,113 mcfd, or 12%, from 2006. Higher European
    demand and increased volume from projects in Qatar and the North Sea
    were partly offset by mature field decline.

    Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations were $1,275 million,
    $223 million higher than the fourth quarter of 2006. Non-U.S. Upstream
    earnings were $6,929 million, up $1,761 million from 2006.

    Downstream earnings of $2,267 million were $307 million higher
    than the fourth quarter of 2006. Gains on asset sales were about $450
    million higher, and a LIFO inventory gain of approximately $250
    million was consistent with 2006 LIFO inventory results. Fourth
    quarter 2007 earnings also reflected improved refinery operations
    partly offset by lower U.S. refining margins. Petroleum product sales
    of 7,125 kbd were 322 kbd lower than last year´s fourth quarter,
    mainly reflecting asset sales.

    U.S. Downstream earnings were $622 million, down $323 million from
    the fourth quarter of 2006. Non-U.S. Downstream earnings of
    $1,645 million were $630 million higher and included the impact of
    higher gains on asset sales.

    Chemical earnings of $1,112 million were $130 million lower than
    the fourth quarter of 2006, mainly due to lower margins and lower LIFO
    inventory effects partly offset by higher sales volumes. Prime product
    sales of 7,049 kt (thousands of metric tons) in the fourth quarter of
    2007 were up 222 kt from the prior year.

    Corporate and financing earnings excluding special items were
    $77 million, down $341 million, mainly due to tax items.

    During the fourth quarter of 2007, Exxon Mobil Corporation
    purchased 88 million shares of its common stock for the treasury at a
    gross cost of $7.9 billion. These purchases included $7.0 billion to
    reduce the number of shares outstanding, with the balance used to
    offset shares issued in conjunction with the company´s benefit plans
    and programs. Shares outstanding were reduced from 5,464 million at
    the end of the third quarter to 5,382 million at the end of the fourth
    quarter. Purchases may be made in both the open market and through
    negotiated transactions, and may be increased, decreased or
    discontinued at any time without prior notice.

    Full Year 2007 vs. Full Year 2006

    Net income of $40,610 million ($7.28 per share) was a record and
    increased $1,110 million from 2006. Net income for 2006 included a
    special item of $410 million for a tax-related benefit in the
    corporate and financing segment. Excluding this impact, 2007 earnings
    increased by $1,520 million.

    FULL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

    -- Earnings excluding special items were a record $40,610
    million, up 4%, reflecting record performance across all
    business segments.

    -- Earnings per share excluding special items increased 11% to
    $7.28, reflecting strong business results and the continued
    reduction in the number of shares outstanding.

    -- Net income was up 3% from 2006, which included a special item
    of $410 million for a tax-related benefit. Net income for 2007
    did not include any special items.

    -- Cash flow from operations and asset sales was approximately
    $56.2 billion, including $4.2 billion from asset sales.

    -- The Corporation distributed a total of $35.6 billion to
    shareholders in 2007 through dividends and share purchases to
    reduce shares outstanding, an increase of $3.0 billion versus
    2006.

    -- Dividends per share of $1.37 increased 7%.

    -- Capital and exploration expenditures were $20.9 billion, an
    increase of 5% versus 2006.

    -- Excluding the Venezuela expropriation, divestments, OPEC quota
    effects and price and spend impacts on volumes, production on
    an oil-equivalent basis increased nearly 1%.

    Upstream earnings were a record $26,497 million, an increase of
    $267 million from 2006 due to higher crude oil realizations and
    favorable sales mix effects, mostly offset by higher operating
    expenses, net unfavorable tax items and lower natural gas
    realizations.

    On an oil-equivalent basis, production decreased 1% from last
    year. Excluding the Venezuela expropriation, divestments, OPEC quota
    effects and price and spend impacts on volumes, production was up
    nearly 1%.

    Liquids production of 2,616 kbd decreased 65 kbd from 2006.
    Excluding the Venezuela expropriation, divestments, OPEC quota effects
    and price and spend impacts on volumes, liquids production was flat.
    Mature field decline and PSC net interest reductions were offset by
    higher production from projects in Russia and West Africa.

    Natural gas production of 9,384 mcfd increased 50 mcfd from 2006.
    Higher volumes from projects in Qatar and the North Sea were mostly
    offset by mature field decline.

    Earnings from U.S. Upstream operations in 2007 were
    $4,870 million, a decrease of $298 million. Earnings outside the U.S.
    were $21,627 million, $565 million higher than 2006.

    Downstream earnings were a record $9,573 million, up
    $1,119 million from 2006, reflecting higher gains on asset sales and
    improved refinery operations partly offset by lower refining margins.
    Petroleum product sales of 7,099 kbd decreased from 7,247 kbd in 2006.

    U.S. Downstream earnings were $4,120 million, down $130 million.
    Non-U.S. Downstream earnings were $5,453 million, $1,249 million
    higher than last year.

    Chemical earnings were a record $4,563 million, up $181 million
    from 2006, driven by higher sales volumes and favorable foreign
    exchange effects partly offset by weaker margins. Prime product sales
    were 27,480 kt, up 130 kt from 2006.

    Corporate and financing expenses excluding special items were
    $23 million and were comparable to 2006.

    In 2007, Exxon Mobil Corporation purchased 386 million shares of
    its common stock for the treasury at a gross cost of $31.8 billion.
    These purchases included $28.0 billion to reduce the number of shares
    outstanding, with the balance used to offset shares issued in
    conjunction with the company´s benefit plans and programs. Shares
    outstanding were reduced from 5,729 million at the end of 2006 to
    5,382 million at the end of 2007, a decrease of 6.1%.

    ExxonMobil will discuss financial and operating results and other
    matters on a webcast at 10 a.m. Central time on February 1, 2008. To
    listen to the event live or in archive, go to our website at
    "exxonmobil.com."

    Statements in this release relating to future plans, projections,
    events or conditions are forward-looking statements. Actual results,
    including project plans and related expenditures, resource recoveries,
    timing and capacities, could differ materially due to changes in
    long-term oil or gas prices or other market conditions affecting the
    oil and gas industry; political events or disturbances; reservoir
    performance; the outcome of commercial negotiations; potential
    liability resulting from pending or future litigation; wars and acts
    of terrorism or sabotage; changes in technical or operating
    conditions; and other factors discussed under the heading "Factors
    Affecting Future Results" on our website and in Item 1A of
    ExxonMobil´s 2006 Form 10-K. We assume no duty to update these
    statements as of any future date.

    Consistent with previous practice, this press release includes
    both earnings excluding special items and earnings per share excluding
    special items. Both are non-GAAP financial measures and are included
    to help facilitate comparisons of base business performance across
    periods. A reconciliation to net income is shown in Attachment II. The
    release also includes cash flow from operations and asset sales.
    Because of the regular nature of our asset management and divestment
    program, we believe it is useful for investors to consider sales
    proceeds together with cash provided by operating activities when
    evaluating cash available for investment in the business and financing
    activities. A reconciliation to net cash provided by operating
    activities is shown in Attachment II. Further information on
    ExxonMobil´s frequently used financial and operating measures is
    contained on pages 32 and 33 in the 2006 Form 10-K and is also
    available through the Investor Information section of our website at
    "exxonmobil.com."