UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2021
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from __________to__________
 
Commission File Number 1-2256
Exxon Mobil Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 13-5409005
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
5959 Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75039-2298
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(972) 940-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 _______________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 
Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange
 on Which Registered
Common Stock, without par value XOM New York Stock Exchange
0.142% Notes due 2024XOM24BNew York Stock Exchange
0.524% Notes due 2028XOM28New York Stock Exchange
0.835% Notes due 2032XOM32New York Stock Exchange
1.408% Notes due 2039XOM39ANew York Stock Exchange
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
    
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
 
 Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 
Class Outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2021
Common stock, without par value 4,233,538,9174,233,562,917



EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2021
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
Item 1. Financial Statements 
  
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
        Three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
  
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
        Three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
        As of March 31,June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
  
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
        ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
  
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
        Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2021 and 2020
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
        Six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
  
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements89 
  
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1719 
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk2428 
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures2428 
  
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings2529 
  
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2529 
  
Item 6. Exhibits2529 
  
Index to Exhibits2630 
  
Signature2731 
  
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOMECONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOMECONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Revenues and other incomeRevenues and other income  Revenues and other income  
Sales and other operating revenueSales and other operating revenue57,552 55,134 Sales and other operating revenue65,943 32,277 123,495 87,411 
Income from equity affiliatesIncome from equity affiliates1,473 775 Income from equity affiliates1,436 103 2,909 878 
Other incomeOther income122 249 Other income363 225 485 474 
Total revenues and other incomeTotal revenues and other income59,147 56,158 Total revenues and other income67,742 32,605 126,889 88,763 
Costs and other deductionsCosts and other deductionsCosts and other deductions
Crude oil and product purchasesCrude oil and product purchases32,601 32,083 Crude oil and product purchases37,329 14,069 69,930 46,152 
Production and manufacturing expensesProduction and manufacturing expenses8,062 8,297 Production and manufacturing expenses8,471 6,895 16,533 15,192 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses2,428 2,579 Selling, general and administrative expenses2,345 2,409 4,773 4,988 
Depreciation and depletionDepreciation and depletion5,004 5,819 Depreciation and depletion4,952 4,916 9,956 10,735 
Exploration expenses, including dry holesExploration expenses, including dry holes164 288 Exploration expenses, including dry holes176 214 340 502 
Non-service pension and postretirement benefit expenseNon-service pension and postretirement benefit expense378 269 Non-service pension and postretirement benefit expense162 271 540 540 
Interest expenseInterest expense258 249 Interest expense254 317 512 566 
Other taxes and dutiesOther taxes and duties6,660 6,832 Other taxes and duties7,746 5,154 14,406 11,986 
Total costs and other deductionsTotal costs and other deductions55,555 56,416 Total costs and other deductions61,435 34,245 116,990 90,661 
Income (Loss) before income taxesIncome (Loss) before income taxes3,592 (258)Income (Loss) before income taxes6,307 (1,640)9,899 (1,898)
Income taxesIncome taxes796 512 Income taxes1,526 (471)2,322 41 
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interestsNet income (loss) including noncontrolling interests2,796 (770)Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests4,781 (1,169)7,577 (1,939)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests66 (160)Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests91 (89)157 (249)
Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobilNet income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil2,730 (610)Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil4,690 (1,080)7,420 (1,690)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars)
0.64 (0.14)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars)
1.10 (0.26)1.74 (0.40)
Earnings (Loss) per common share - assuming dilution (dollars)
Earnings (Loss) per common share - assuming dilution (dollars)
0.64 (0.14)
Earnings (Loss) per common share - assuming dilution (dollars)
1.10 (0.26)1.74 (0.40)



The information in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is an integral part of these statements.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interestsNet income (loss) including noncontrolling interests2,796 (770)Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests4,781 (1,169)7,577 (1,939)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of income taxes)
Foreign exchange translation adjustmentForeign exchange translation adjustment149 (5,649)Foreign exchange translation adjustment423 2,875 572 (2,774)
Postretirement benefits reserves adjustment (excluding amortization)Postretirement benefits reserves adjustment (excluding amortization)168 87 Postretirement benefits reserves adjustment (excluding amortization)(47)(136)121 (49)
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves adjustment included in net periodic benefit costsAmortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs378 204 Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs215 203 593 407 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)Total other comprehensive income (loss)695 (5,358)Total other comprehensive income (loss)591 2,942 1,286 (2,416)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interestsComprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interests3,491 (6,128)Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interests5,372 1,773 8,863 (4,355)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interestsComprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests146 (672)Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests178 131 324 (541)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobilComprehensive income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil3,345 (5,456)Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil5,194 1,642 8,539 (3,814)


The information in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is an integral part of these statements.

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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
AssetsAssets  Assets  
Current assetsCurrent assets  Current assets  
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents3,515 4,364 Cash and cash equivalents3,465 4,364 
Notes and accounts receivable – netNotes and accounts receivable – net24,755 20,581 Notes and accounts receivable – net28,540 20,581 
InventoriesInventoriesInventories
Crude oil, products and merchandiseCrude oil, products and merchandise13,740 14,169 Crude oil, products and merchandise14,711 14,169 
Materials and suppliesMaterials and supplies4,617 4,681 Materials and supplies4,564 4,681 
Other current assetsOther current assets1,568 1,098 Other current assets1,562 1,098 
Total current assetsTotal current assets48,195 44,893 Total current assets52,842 44,893 
Investments, advances and long-term receivablesInvestments, advances and long-term receivables44,181 43,515 Investments, advances and long-term receivables44,774 43,515 
Property, plant and equipment – netProperty, plant and equipment – net224,641 227,553 Property, plant and equipment – net223,012 227,553 
Other assets, including intangibles – netOther assets, including intangibles – net16,753 16,789 Other assets, including intangibles – net16,661 16,789 
Total assetsTotal assets333,770 332,750 Total assets337,289 332,750 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesCurrent liabilities
Notes and loans payableNotes and loans payable18,185 20,458 Notes and loans payable15,293 20,458 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities41,017 35,221 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities45,780 35,221 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable948 684 Income taxes payable1,165 684 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities60,150 56,363 Total current liabilities62,238 56,363 
Long-term debtLong-term debt45,137 47,182 Long-term debt45,319 47,182 
Postretirement benefits reservesPostretirement benefits reserves21,835 22,415 Postretirement benefits reserves22,082 22,415 
Deferred income tax liabilitiesDeferred income tax liabilities18,113 18,165 Deferred income tax liabilities18,511 18,165 
Long-term obligations to equity companiesLong-term obligations to equity companies3,279 3,253 Long-term obligations to equity companies3,038 3,253 
Other long-term obligationsOther long-term obligations21,155 21,242 Other long-term obligations20,545 21,242 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities169,669 168,620 Total liabilities171,733 168,620 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)00Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)00
EquityEquityEquity
Common stock without par valueCommon stock without par valueCommon stock without par value
(9,000 million shares authorized, 8,019 million shares issued)(9,000 million shares authorized, 8,019 million shares issued)15,884 15,688 (9,000 million shares authorized, 8,019 million shares issued)16,006 15,688 
Earnings reinvestedEarnings reinvested382,953 383,943 Earnings reinvested383,922 383,943 
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeAccumulated other comprehensive income(16,090)(16,705)Accumulated other comprehensive income(15,586)(16,705)
Common stock held in treasuryCommon stock held in treasuryCommon stock held in treasury
(3,785 million shares at March 31, 2021 and
3,786 million shares at December 31, 2020)
(225,773)(225,776)
(3,785 million shares at June 30, 2021 and
3,786 million shares at December 31, 2020)
(3,785 million shares at June 30, 2021 and
3,786 million shares at December 31, 2020)
(225,771)(225,776)
ExxonMobil share of equityExxonMobil share of equity156,974 157,150 ExxonMobil share of equity158,571 157,150 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests7,127 6,980 Noncontrolling interests6,985 6,980 
Total equityTotal equity164,101 164,130 Total equity165,556 164,130 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity333,770 332,750 Total liabilities and equity337,289 332,750 

The information in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is an integral part of these statements.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 20212020
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities  Cash flows from operating activities  
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interestsNet income (loss) including noncontrolling interests2,796 (770)Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests7,577 (1,939)
Depreciation and depletionDepreciation and depletion5,004 5,819 Depreciation and depletion9,956 10,735 
Noncash inventory adjustment - lower of cost or market2,245 
Changes in operational working capital, excluding cash and debtChanges in operational working capital, excluding cash and debt1,953 (942)Changes in operational working capital, excluding cash and debt1,573 (2,247)
All other items – netAll other items – net(489)(78)All other items – net(192)(275)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities9,264 6,274 Net cash provided by operating activities18,914 6,274 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipmentAdditions to property, plant and equipment(2,400)(5,945)Additions to property, plant and equipment(5,147)(10,362)
Proceeds from asset sales and returns of investmentsProceeds from asset sales and returns of investments307 86 Proceeds from asset sales and returns of investments557 129 
Additional investments and advancesAdditional investments and advances(349)(728)Additional investments and advances(613)(1,524)
Other investing activities including collection of advancesOther investing activities including collection of advances87 220 Other investing activities including collection of advances132 309 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(2,355)(6,367)Net cash used in investing activities(5,071)(11,448)
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities
Additions to long-term debtAdditions to long-term debt8,466 Additions to long-term debt23,186 
Reductions in long-term debtReductions in long-term debt(2)Reductions in long-term debt(3)
Additions to short-term debt (1)
Additions to short-term debt (1)
5,781 13,128 
Additions to short-term debt (1)
9,662 20,491 
Reductions in short-term debt (1)
Reductions in short-term debt (1)
(10,849)(6,500)
Reductions in short-term debt (1)
(18,000)(15,078)
Additions/(reductions) in commercial paper and debt with three
months or less maturity
1,003 (2,332)
Additions/(reductions) in debt with three months or less maturityAdditions/(reductions) in debt with three months or less maturity1,320 (5,998)
Contingent consideration paymentsContingent consideration payments(28)(21)
Cash dividends to ExxonMobil shareholdersCash dividends to ExxonMobil shareholders(3,720)(3,719)Cash dividends to ExxonMobil shareholders(7,441)(7,434)
Cash dividends to noncontrolling interestsCash dividends to noncontrolling interests(52)(45)Cash dividends to noncontrolling interests(112)(93)
Changes in noncontrolling interestsChanges in noncontrolling interests53 94 Changes in noncontrolling interests(207)317 
Common stock acquiredCommon stock acquired(1)(305)Common stock acquired(1)(305)
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(7,785)8,785 Net cash used in financing activities(14,807)15,062 
Effects of exchange rate changes on cashEffects of exchange rate changes on cash27 (369)Effects of exchange rate changes on cash65 (401)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(849)8,323 Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(899)9,487 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period4,364 3,089 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period4,364 3,089 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period3,515 11,412 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period3,465 12,576 
Supplemental DisclosuresSupplemental DisclosuresSupplemental Disclosures
Income taxes paidIncome taxes paid855 1,372 Income taxes paid2,079 1,768 
Cash interest paidCash interest paidCash interest paid
Included in cash flows from operating activitiesIncluded in cash flows from operating activities405 313 Included in cash flows from operating activities466 290 
Capitalized, included in cash flows from investing activitiesCapitalized, included in cash flows from investing activities151 155 Capitalized, included in cash flows from investing activities313 335 
Total cash interest paidTotal cash interest paid556 468 Total cash interest paid779 625 

(1)Includes commercial paper with a maturity greater than three months.

 The information in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is an integral part of these statements.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATIONEXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
ExxonMobil Share of Equity   ExxonMobil Share of Equity  
Common StockEarnings ReinvestedAccumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeCommon Stock Held in TreasuryExxonMobil Share of EquityNon-controlling InterestsTotal Equity Common StockEarnings ReinvestedAccumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeCommon Stock Held in TreasuryExxonMobil Share of EquityNon-controlling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance as of December 31, 201915,637 421,341 (19,493)(225,835)191,650 7,288 198,938 
Balance as of March 31, 2020Balance as of March 31, 202015,636 416,919 (24,339)(226,137)182,079 6,664 188,743 
Amortization of stock-based awardsAmortization of stock-based awards181 — — — 181 — 181 Amortization of stock-based awards177 — — — 177 — 177 
OtherOther(182)— — — (182)157 (25)Other(1)— — — (1)223 222 
Net income (loss) for the periodNet income (loss) for the period— (610)— — (610)(160)(770)Net income (loss) for the period— (1,080)— — (1,080)(89)(1,169)
Dividends - common sharesDividends - common shares— (3,719)— — (3,719)(45)(3,764)Dividends - common shares— (3,715)— — (3,715)(48)(3,763)
Cumulative effect of accounting
change
— (93)— — (93)(1)(94)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — (4,846)— (4,846)(512)(5,358)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — 2,722 — 2,722 220 2,942 
Acquisitions, at cost— — — (305)(305)(63)(368)
DispositionsDispositions— — — — Dispositions— — — — 
Balance as of March 31, 202015,636 416,919 (24,339)(226,137)182,079 6,664 188,743 
Balance as of June 30, 2020Balance as of June 30, 202015,812 412,124 (21,617)(226,136)180,183 6,970 187,153 
Balance as of December 31, 202015,688 383,943 (16,705)(225,776)157,150 6,980 164,130 
Balance as of March 31, 2021Balance as of March 31, 202115,884 382,953 (16,090)(225,773)156,974 7,127 164,101 
Amortization of stock-based awardsAmortization of stock-based awards202 — — — 202 — 202 Amortization of stock-based awards126 — — — 126 — 126 
OtherOther(6)— — — (6)53 47 Other(4)— — — (4)33 29 
Net income (loss) for the periodNet income (loss) for the period— 2,730 — — 2,730 66 2,796 Net income (loss) for the period— 4,690 — — 4,690 91 4,781 
Dividends - common sharesDividends - common shares— (3,720)— — (3,720)(52)(3,772)Dividends - common shares— (3,721)— — (3,721)(60)(3,781)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — 615 — 615 80 695 Other comprehensive income (loss)— — 504 — 504 87 591 
Acquisitions, at costAcquisitions, at cost— — — (1)(1)(1)Acquisitions, at cost— — — — — (293)(293)
DispositionsDispositions— — — — Dispositions— — — — 
Balance as of March 31, 202115,884 382,953 (16,090)(225,773)156,974 7,127 164,101 
Balance as of June 30, 2021Balance as of June 30, 202116,006 383,922 (15,586)(225,771)158,571 6,985 165,556 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Common Stock Share ActivityCommon Stock Share ActivityIssuedHeld in TreasuryOutstanding IssuedHeld in TreasuryOutstandingCommon Stock Share ActivityIssuedHeld in TreasuryOutstanding IssuedHeld in TreasuryOutstanding
(millions of shares) (millions of shares) (millions of shares) (millions of shares)
Balance as of December 318,019 (3,786)4,233 8,019 (3,785)4,234 
Balance as of March 31Balance as of March 318,019 (3,785)4,234 8,019 (3,791)4,228 
AcquisitionsAcquisitions— — — — (6)(6)Acquisitions— — — — — — 
DispositionsDispositions— — — — Dispositions— — — — — — 
Balance as of March 318,019 (3,785)4,234 8,019 (3,791)4,228 
Balance as of June 30Balance as of June 308,019 (3,785)4,234 8,019 (3,791)4,228 

The information in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is an integral part of these statements.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(millions of dollars)
 ExxonMobil Share of Equity  
 Common StockEarnings ReinvestedAccumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeCommon Stock Held in TreasuryExxonMobil Share of EquityNon-controlling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance as of December 31, 201915,637 421,341 (19,493)(225,835)191,650 7,288 198,938 
Amortization of stock-based awards358 — — — 358 — 358 
Other(183)— — — (183)380 197 
Net income (loss) for the period— (1,690)— — (1,690)(249)(1,939)
Dividends - common shares— (7,434)— — (7,434)(93)(7,527)
Cumulative effect of accounting
change
— (93)— — (93)(1)(94)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — (2,124)— (2,124)(292)(2,416)
Acquisitions, at cost— — — (305)(305)(63)(368)
Dispositions— — — — 
Balance as of June 30, 202015,812 412,124 (21,617)(226,136)180,183 6,970 187,153 
Balance as of December 31, 202015,688 383,943 (16,705)(225,776)157,150 6,980 164,130 
Amortization of stock-based awards328 — — — 328 — 328 
Other(10)— — — (10)86 76 
Net income (loss) for the period— 7,420 — — 7,420 157 7,577 
Dividends - common shares— (7,441)— — (7,441)(112)(7,553)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — 1,119 — 1,119 167 1,286 
Acquisitions, at cost— — — (1)(1)(293)(294)
Dispositions— — — — 
Balance as of June 30, 202116,006 383,922 (15,586)(225,771)158,571 6,985 165,556 

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Common Stock Share ActivityIssuedHeld in TreasuryOutstanding IssuedHeld in TreasuryOutstanding
 (millions of shares) (millions of shares)
Balance as of December 318,019 (3,786)4,233 8,019 (3,785)4,234 
Acquisitions— — — — (6)(6)
Dispositions— — — — 
Balance as of June 308,019 (3,785)4,234 8,019 (3,791)4,228 

The information in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is an integral part of these statements.
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1. Basis of Financial Statement Preparation
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in the context of the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Corporation's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of the Corporation, the information furnished herein reflects all known accruals and adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported herein. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Prior data has been reclassified in certain cases to conform to the current presentation basis.
 
The Corporation's exploration and production activities are accounted for under the "successful efforts" method.

2. Miscellaneous Financial Information
Crude oil, products and merchandise inventories are carried at the lower of current market value or cost, generally determined under the last-in first-out method (LIFO). The Corporation's results for the firstsecond quarter of 2020 included a before-tax credit of $2,624 million, as rising prices reduced the charge against the book value of inventories from $2,777 million in the first quarter 2020 to $153 million for the first half of 2020. This adjustment, which is included in "Crude oil and product purchases" on the Statement of Income, from writing down the book value of inventories to their market value at the end of the period. This adjustment,, together with a market adjustment to inventory for equity companies included in "Income from equity affiliates,"affiliates", resulted in a $2,096$1,922 million after-tax chargecredit to earnings (excluding noncontrolling interests) in the firstsecond quarter of 2020. These charges were adjusted throughout 2020 to reflect the current market price of the inventory at the end of each reporting period.
In the first quarterhalf of 2020, mainly as a result of declines in prices for crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products and a significant decline in the Corporation's market capitalization at the end of the first quarter, before-tax goodwill impairment charges of $611 million and other impairment charges of $299$363 million were recognized. The charges related to goodwill impairmentimpairments were included in “Depreciation and depletion” on the Statement of Income while the charges related to other impairments were largely included in “Income from equity affiliates.”
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3. Litigation and Other Contingencies
Litigation. A variety of claims have been made against ExxonMobil and certain of its consolidated subsidiaries in a number of pending lawsuits. Management has regular litigation reviews, including updates from corporate and outside counsel, to assess the need for accounting recognition or disclosure of these contingencies. The Corporation accrues an undiscounted liability for those contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, then the minimum of the range is accrued. The Corporation does not record liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated or when the liability is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote. For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and which are significant, the Corporation discloses the nature of the contingency and, where feasible, an estimate of the possible loss. For purposes of our contingency disclosures, “significant” includes material matters, as well as other matters which management believes should be disclosed. ExxonMobil will continue to defend itself vigorously in these matters. Based on a consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, the Corporation does not believe the ultimate outcome of any currently pending lawsuit against ExxonMobil will have a material adverse effect upon the Corporation's operations, financial condition, or financial statements taken as a whole.
Other Contingencies. The Corporation and certain of its consolidated subsidiaries were contingently liable at March 31,June 30, 2021, for guarantees relating to notes, loans and performance under contracts. Where guarantees for environmental remediation and other similar matters do not include a stated cap, the amounts reflect management’s estimate of the maximum potential exposure. These guarantees are not reasonably likely to have a material effect on the Corporation’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
  As of March 31, 2021
  
Equity Company
Obligations (1)
Other Third-Party ObligationsTotal
  (millions of dollars)
Guarantees   
 Debt-related1,014 126 1,140 
 Other837 4,912 5,749 
 Total1,851 5,038 6,889 
  As of June 30, 2021
  
Equity Company
Obligations (1)
Other Third-Party ObligationsTotal
  (millions of dollars)
Guarantees   
 Debt-related1,026 131 1,157 
 Other865 4,933 5,798 
 Total1,891 5,064 6,955 
(1)ExxonMobil share
Additionally, the Corporation and its affiliates have numerous long-term sales and purchase commitments in their various business activities, all of which are expected to be fulfilled with no adverse consequences material to the Corporation’s operations or financial condition.
The operations and earnings of the Corporation and its affiliates throughout the world have been, and may in the future be, affected from time to time in varying degree by political developments and laws and regulations, such as forced divestiture of assets; restrictions on production, imports and exports; price controls; tax increases and retroactive tax claims; expropriation of property; cancellation of contract rights and environmental regulations. Both the likelihood of such occurrences and their overall effect upon the Corporation vary greatly from country to country and are not predictable.
In accordance with a Venezuelan nationalization decree issued in February 2007, a subsidiary of the Venezuelan National Oil Company (PdVSA) assumed the operatorship of the Cerro Negro Heavy Oil Project. The decree also required conversion of the Cerro Negro Project into a “mixed enterprise” and an increase in PdVSA’s or one of its affiliate’s ownership interest in the Project. ExxonMobil refused to accede to the terms proffered by the government, and on June 27, 2007, the government expropriated ExxonMobil’s 41.67 percent interest in the Cerro Negro Project.
ExxonMobil collected awards of $908 million in an arbitration against PdVSA under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce in respect of an indemnity related to the Cerro Negro Project and $260 million in an arbitration for compensation due for the La Ceiba Project and for export curtailments at the Cerro Negro Project under rules of International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). An ICSID arbitration award relating to the Cerro Negro Project’s expropriation ($1.4 billion) was annulled based on a determination that a prior Tribunal failed to adequately explain why the cap on damages in the indemnity owed by PdVSA did not affect or limit the amount owed for the expropriation of the Cerro Negro Project. ExxonMobil filed a new claim seeking to restore the original award of damages for the Cerro Negro Project with ICSID on September 26, 2018.
The net impact of this matter on the Corporation’s consolidated financial results cannot be reasonably estimated. Regardless, the Corporation does not expect the resolution to have a material effect upon the Corporation’s operations or financial condition.
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An affiliate of ExxonMobil is one of the Contractors under a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) covering the Erha block located in the offshore waters of Nigeria. ExxonMobil's affiliate is the operator of the block and owns a 56.25 percent interest under the PSC. The Contractors are in dispute with NNPC regarding NNPC's lifting of crude oil in excess of its entitlement under the terms of the PSC. In accordance with the terms of the PSC, the Contractors initiated arbitration in Abuja, Nigeria, under the Nigerian Arbitration and Conciliation Act. On October 24, 2011, a three-member arbitral Tribunal issued an award upholding the Contractors' position in all material respects and awarding damages to the Contractors jointly in an amount of approximately $1.8 billion plus $234 million in accrued interest. The Contractors petitioned a Nigerian federal court for enforcement of the award, and NNPC petitioned the same court to have the award set aside. On May 22, 2012, the court set aside the award. The Contractors appealed that judgment to the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division. On July 22, 2016, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the lower court setting aside the award. On October 21, 2016, the Contractors appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In June 2013, the Contractors filed a lawsuit against NNPC in the Nigerian federal high court in order to preserve their ability to seek enforcement of the PSC in the courts if necessary. Following dismissal by this court, the Contractors appealed to the Nigerian Court of Appeal in June 2016. In October 2014, the Contractors filed suit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) to enforce, if necessary, the arbitration award against NNPC assets residing within that jurisdiction. NNPC moved to dismiss the lawsuit. On September 4, 2019, the SDNY dismissed the Contractors’ petition to recognize and enforce the Erha arbitration award. The Contractors filed a notice of appeal in the Second Circuit on October 2, 2019. At this time, the net impact of this matter on the Corporation's consolidated financial results cannot be reasonably estimated. However, regardless of the outcome of enforcement proceedings, the Corporation does not expect the proceedings to have a material effect upon the Corporation's operations or financial condition.

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4. Other Comprehensive Income Information
ExxonMobil Share of Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
ExxonMobil Share of Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
Cumulative Foreign Exchange Translation AdjustmentPostretirement Benefits
 Reserves Adjustment
Total
ExxonMobil Share of Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
Cumulative Foreign Exchange Translation AdjustmentPostretirement Benefits
 Reserves Adjustment
Total
(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Balance as of December 31, 2019Balance as of December 31, 2019(12,446)(7,047)(19,493)Balance as of December 31, 2019(12,446)(7,047)(19,493)
Current period change excluding amounts reclassified
from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)
Current period change excluding amounts reclassified
from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)
(5,113)72 (5,041)
Current period change excluding amounts reclassified
from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)
(2,469)(45)(2,514)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
195 195 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
390 390 
Total change in accumulated other comprehensive incomeTotal change in accumulated other comprehensive income(5,113)267 (4,846)Total change in accumulated other comprehensive income(2,469)345 (2,124)
Balance as of March 31, 2020(17,559)(6,780)(24,339)
Balance as of June 30, 2020Balance as of June 30, 2020(14,915)(6,702)(21,617)
Balance as of December 31, 2020Balance as of December 31, 2020(10,614)(6,091)(16,705)Balance as of December 31, 2020(10,614)(6,091)(16,705)
Current period change excluding amounts reclassified
from accumulated other comprehensive income (1)
Current period change excluding amounts reclassified
from accumulated other comprehensive income (1)
88 158 246 
Current period change excluding amounts reclassified
from accumulated other comprehensive income (1)
425 119 544 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
369 369 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income
575 575 
Total change in accumulated other comprehensive incomeTotal change in accumulated other comprehensive income88 527 615 Total change in accumulated other comprehensive income425 694 1,119 
Balance as of March 31, 2021(10,526)(5,564)(16,090)
Balance as of June 30, 2021Balance as of June 30, 2021(10,189)(5,397)(15,586)
(1)Cumulative Foreign Exchange Translation Adjustment includes net investment hedge gain/(loss) of $191 million, net of taxes.taxes of $135 million and $5 million in 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income - Before-tax Income/(Expense)
20212020
Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated OtherAmounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated OtherThree Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Comprehensive Income - Before-tax Income/(Expense)Comprehensive Income - Before-tax Income/(Expense)2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves
adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves
adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs
  
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves
adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs
  
(Statement of Income line: Non-service pension and postretirement benefit expense)(Statement of Income line: Non-service pension and postretirement benefit expense)(484)(262)(Statement of Income line: Non-service pension and postretirement benefit expense)(280)(260)(764)(522)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Income Tax (Expense)/Credit For
Components of Other Comprehensive Income
20212020
Income Tax (Expense)/Credit ForIncome Tax (Expense)/Credit ForThree Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Components of Other Comprehensive IncomeComponents of Other Comprehensive Income2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Foreign exchange translation adjustmentForeign exchange translation adjustment(53)
Foreign exchange translation adjustment
19 (34)15 
Postretirement benefits reserves adjustment (excluding amortization)Postretirement benefits reserves adjustment (excluding amortization)(58)(62)
Postretirement benefits reserves adjustment (excluding
amortization)
25 52 (33)(10)
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves
adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves
adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs
(106)(58)
Amortization and settlement of postretirement benefits reserves
adjustment included in net periodic benefit costs
(65)(57)(171)(115)
TotalTotal(217)(113)Total(21)(238)(110)

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5. Earnings Per Share 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Earnings per common shareEarnings per common share  Earnings per common share  
Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil (millions of dollars)
Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil (millions of dollars)
2,730 (610)
Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil (millions of dollars)
4,690 (1,080)7,420 (1,690)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (millions of shares)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (millions of shares)
4,272 4,270 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (millions of shares)
4,276 4,271 4,274 4,270 
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars) (1)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars) (1)
0.64 (0.14)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars) (1)
1.10 (0.26)1.74 (0.40)
Dividends paid per common share (dollars)
Dividends paid per common share (dollars)
0.87 0.87 
Dividends paid per common share (dollars)
0.87 0.87 1.74 1.74 
(1)The calculation of earnings (loss) per common share and earnings (loss) per common share – assuming dilution are the same in each period shown.

6. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Components of net benefit costComponents of net benefit cost  Components of net benefit cost  
Pension Benefits - U.S.Pension Benefits - U.S.  Pension Benefits - U.S.  
Service costService cost225 235 Service cost208 232 433 467 
Interest costInterest cost139 177 Interest cost140 177 279 354 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(180)(175)Expected return on plan assets(181)(175)(361)(350)
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service costAmortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service cost55 79 Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service cost55 79 110 158 
Net pension enhancement and curtailment/settlement costNet pension enhancement and curtailment/settlement cost298 52 Net pension enhancement and curtailment/settlement cost95 52 393 104 
Net benefit costNet benefit cost537 368 Net benefit cost317 365 854 733 
Pension Benefits - Non-U.S.Pension Benefits - Non-U.S.Pension Benefits - Non-U.S.
Service costService cost195 175 Service cost198 171 393 346 
Interest costInterest cost130 161 Interest cost135 162 265 323 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(258)(222)Expected return on plan assets(263)(216)(521)(438)
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service costAmortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service cost123 119 Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service cost121 115 244 234 
Net pension enhancement and curtailment/settlement costNet pension enhancement and curtailment/settlement cost12 Net pension enhancement and curtailment/settlement cost12 
Net benefit costNet benefit cost202 233 Net benefit cost191 232 393 465 
Other Postretirement BenefitsOther Postretirement BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
Service costService cost49 45 Service cost46 44 95 89 
Interest costInterest cost56 70 Interest cost55 68 111 138 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(5)(4)Expected return on plan assets(4)(5)(9)(9)
Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service costAmortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service cost12 Amortization of actuarial loss/(gain) and prior service cost14 17 26 
Net benefit costNet benefit cost108 123 Net benefit cost106 121 214 244 
 

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7. Financial Instruments and Derivatives
 
Financial Instruments. The estimated fair value of financial instruments at March 31,June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, and the related hierarchy level for the fair value measurement iswas as follows:
 At March 31, 2021 At June 30, 2021
 (millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)
 Fair Value     Fair Value    
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Gross Assets
& Liabilities
Effect of
Counterparty Netting
Effect of
Collateral
Netting
Difference
in Carrying
Value and
Fair Value
Net
Carrying
Value
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Gross Assets
& Liabilities
Effect of
Counterparty Netting
Effect of
Collateral
Netting
Difference
in Carrying
Value and
Fair Value
Net
Carrying
Value
AssetsAssets        Assets        
Derivative assets (1)
1,338 264 — 1,602 (1,332)(62)— 208 
Derivative assets (1)
2,156 594 — 2,750 (2,357)— 393 
Advances to/receivablesAdvances to/receivables
from equity companies (2)(6)
— 3,115 6,083 9,198 — — (233)8,965 
from equity companies (2)(6)
— 3,167 5,727 8,894 — — (291)8,603 
Other long-termOther long-term
financial assets (3)
1,157 — 1,046 2,203 — 120 2,323 
financial assets (3)
1,104 — 1,303 2,407 — — 190 2,597 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Derivative liabilities (4)
1,389 329 — 1,718 (1,332)(113)— 273 
Derivative liabilities (4)
2,806 759 — 3,565 (2,357)(650)— 558 
Long-term debt (5)
45,594 111 45,709 — — (2,236)43,473 
Long-term debt (5)
46,787 100 46,891 — — (3,376)43,515 
Long-term obligationsLong-term obligations
to equity companies (6)
— — 3,567 3,567 — — (288)3,279 
to equity companies (6)
— — 3,337 3,337 — — (299)3,038 
Other long-termOther long-term
financial liabilities (7)
— — 979 979 — — 55 1,034 
financial liabilities (7)
— — 972 972 — — 57 1,029 
 
 At December 31, 2020  At December 31, 2020
 (millions of dollars)  (millions of dollars)
 Fair Value      Fair Value    
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Gross
Assets
& Liabilities
Effect of
Counterparty
Netting
Effect of
Collateral
Netting
Difference
in Carrying
Value and
Fair Value
Net
Carrying
Value
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Gross Assets
& Liabilities
Effect of
Counterparty Netting
Effect of
Collateral
Netting
Difference
in Carrying
Value and
Fair Value
Net
Carrying
Value
AssetsAssets        Assets        
Derivative assets (1)
1,247 194 — 1,441 (1,282)(6)— 153 
Derivative assets (1)
1,247 194 — 1,441 (1,282)(6)— 153 
Advances to/receivables Advances to/receivables
from equity companies (2)(6)
— 3,275 5,904 9,179 — — (367)8,812 
from equity companies (2)(6)
— 3,275 5,904 9,179 — — (367)8,812 
Other long-term Other long-term
financial assets (3)
1,235 — 944 2,179 — — 125 2,304 
financial assets (3)
1,235 — 944 2,179 — — 125 2,304 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Derivative liabilities (4)
1,443 254 — 1,697 (1,282)(202)— 213 
Derivative liabilities (4)
1,443 254 — 1,697 (1,282)(202)— 213 
Long-term debt (5)
50,263 125 50,392 — — (4,890)45,502 
Long-term debt (5)
50,263 125 50,392 — — (4,890)45,502 
Long-term obligations Long-term obligations
to equity companies (6)
— — 3,530 3,530 — — (277)3,253 
to equity companies (6)
— — 3,530 3,530 — — (277)3,253 
Other long-term Other long-term
financial liabilities (7)
— — 964 964 — — 44 1,008 
financial liabilities (7)
— — 964 964 — — 44 1,008 
(1)Included in the Balance Sheet lines: Notes and accounts receivable - net and Other assets, including intangibles - net
(2)Included in the Balance Sheet line: Investments, advances and long-term receivables
(3)Included in the Balance Sheet lines: Investments, advances and long-term receivables and Other assets, including intangibles - net
(4)Included in the Balance Sheet lines: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and Other long-term obligations
(5)Excluding finance lease obligations
(6)Advances to/receivables from equity companies and long-term obligations to equity companies are mainly designated as hierarchy level 3 inputs. The fair value is calculated by discounting the remaining obligations by a rate consistent with the credit quality and industry of the company.
(7)Included in the Balance Sheet line: Other long-term obligations. Includes contingent consideration related to a prior year acquisition where fair value is based on expected drilling activities and discount rates.
At March 31,June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, the Corporation had $447$495 million and $504 million of collateral under master netting arrangements not offset against the derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, primarily related to initial margin requirements.
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The Corporation may use non-derivative financial instruments, such as its foreign currency-denominated debt, as hedges of its net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries. Under this method, the change in the carrying value of the financial instruments due to foreign exchange fluctuations is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. As of March 31,June 30, 2021, the Corporation has designated $5.3 billion of its Euro-denominated long-term debt and related accrued interest as a net investment hedge of its European business. The net investment hedge is deemed to be perfectly effective.

The Corporation had undrawn short-term committed lines of credit of $10.7 billion and undrawn long-term committed lines of credit of $0.6 billion as of second quarter 2021.
 
Derivative Instruments. The Corporation’s size, strong capital structure, geographic diversity and the complementary nature of the Upstream, Downstream and Chemical businesses reduce the Corporation’s enterprise-wide risk from changes in commodity prices, currency rates and interest rates. In addition, the Corporation uses commodity-based contracts, including derivatives, to manage commodity price risk and for trading purposes. Commodity contracts held for trading purposes are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Income on a net basis in the line “Sales and other operating revenue.” The Corporation’s commodity derivatives are not accounted for under hedge accounting. At times, the Corporation also enters into currency and interest rate derivatives, none of which are material to the Corporation’s financial position as of March 31,June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, or results of operations for the periods ended March 31,June 30, 2021, and 2020.
 
Credit risk associated with the Corporation’s derivative position is mitigated by several factors, including the use of derivative clearing exchanges and the quality of and financial limits placed on derivative counterparties. The Corporation maintains a system of controls that includes the authorization, reporting and monitoring of derivative activity.
 
The net notional long/(short) position of derivative instruments at March 31,June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, was as follows:

March 31,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2021202020212020
(millions)(millions)
Crude oil (barrels)Crude oil (barrels)71 40 Crude oil (barrels)30 40 
Petroleum products (barrels)Petroleum products (barrels)(53)(46)Petroleum products (barrels)(69)(46)
Natural Gas (MMBTUs)(532)(500)
Natural gas (MMBTUs)Natural gas (MMBTUs)(461)(500)
 
Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on derivative instruments that were recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income are included in the following lines on a before-tax basis:
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Sales and other operating revenueSales and other operating revenue(512)1,236 Sales and other operating revenue(1,088)(251)(1,600)985 
Crude oil and product purchasesCrude oil and product purchases(352)Crude oil and product purchases(20)(178)(19)(530)
TotalTotal(511)884 Total(1,108)(429)(1,619)455 
 
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8. Disclosures about Segments and Related Information
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 2021202020212020
Earnings (Loss) After Income TaxEarnings (Loss) After Income Tax(millions of dollars)Earnings (Loss) After Income Tax(millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
UpstreamUpstream  Upstream  
United StatesUnited States363 (704)United States663 (1,197)1,026 (1,901)
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.2,191 1,240 Non-U.S.2,522 (454)4,713 786 
DownstreamDownstreamDownstream
United StatesUnited States(113)(101)United States(149)(101)(262)(202)
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.(277)(510)Non-U.S.(78)1,077 (355)567 
ChemicalChemicalChemical
United StatesUnited States715 288 United States1,282 171 1,997 459 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.700 (144)Non-U.S.1,038 296 1,738 152 
Corporate and financingCorporate and financing(849)(679)Corporate and financing(588)(872)(1,437)(1,551)
Corporate totalCorporate total2,730 (610)Corporate total4,690 (1,080)7,420 (1,690)
Sales and Other Operating RevenueSales and Other Operating RevenueSales and Other Operating Revenue
UpstreamUpstreamUpstream
United StatesUnited States1,885 1,777 United States1,726 1,081 3,611 2,858 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.3,094 2,567 Non-U.S.3,792 2,022 6,886 4,589 
DownstreamDownstreamDownstream
United StatesUnited States16,078 15,384 United States19,040 8,203 35,118 23,587 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.28,613 29,304 Non-U.S.31,899 16,302 60,512 45,606 
ChemicalChemicalChemical
United StatesUnited States3,091 2,296 United States4,007 1,570 7,098 3,866 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.4,887 3,800 Non-U.S.5,474 3,090 10,361 6,890 
Corporate and financingCorporate and financing(96)Corporate and financing(91)15 
Corporate totalCorporate total57,552 55,134 Corporate total65,943 32,277 123,495 87,411 
Intersegment RevenueIntersegment RevenueIntersegment Revenue
UpstreamUpstreamUpstream
United StatesUnited States3,323 2,273 United States3,827 1,378 7,150 3,651 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.6,817 6,387 Non-U.S.7,747 2,852 14,564 9,239 
DownstreamDownstreamDownstream
United StatesUnited States3,953 3,952 United States5,438 2,056 9,391 6,008 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.5,381 5,124 Non-U.S.5,505 2,752 10,886 7,876 
ChemicalChemicalChemical
United StatesUnited States1,950 1,766 United States2,488 1,220 4,438 2,986 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.1,231 1,263 Non-U.S.1,342 708 2,573 1,971 
Corporate and financingCorporate and financing57 55 Corporate and financing52 56 109 111 

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GeographicGeographic  Geographic  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Sales and Other Operating RevenueSales and Other Operating Revenue20212020Sales and Other Operating Revenue2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
United StatesUnited States21,054 19,457 United States24,773 10,854 45,827 30,311 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.36,498 35,677 Non-U.S.41,170 21,423 77,668 57,100 
TotalTotal57,552 55,134 Total65,943 32,277 123,495 87,411 
Significant Non-U.S. revenue sources include: (1)
Significant Non-U.S. revenue sources include: (1)
Significant Non-U.S. revenue sources include: (1)
CanadaCanada4,258 3,823 Canada5,282 2,148 9,541 5,971 
United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,815 1,906 6,758 5,597 
SingaporeSingapore3,435 2,616 Singapore3,515 1,867 6,950 4,483 
United Kingdom2,943 3,691 
FranceFrance2,782 2,589 France3,247 1,583 6,029 4,172 
ItalyItaly2,466 1,228 4,331 3,186 
BelgiumBelgium1,989 1,889 Belgium2,192 1,247 4,181 3,136 
Italy1,865 1,958 
AustraliaAustralia1,729 1,654 Australia2,019 1,372 3,748 3,025 
(1)Revenue is determined by primary country of operations. Excludes certain sales and other operating revenues in Non-U.S. operations where attribution to a specific country is not practicable.
 

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9. Sale of United Kingdom AssetsDivestment Activities
ExxonMobil signed an agreement in the first quarter of 2021 with HitecVision, through its wholly-owned portfolio company NEO Energy, for the sale of most of its non-operated upstream assets in the United Kingdom central and northern North Sea for more than $1 billion. The transaction is expected to close near mid-yearby year-end 2021, subject to standard conditions precedent, including regulatory and third-party approvals. The agreed sales price is subject to interim period adjustments from the effective date of January 1, 2021, to the closing date, and has an additional upside potential of approximately $0.3 billion in contingent payments, based on production levellevels and commodity prices. Estimated total cash flow from the divestment will range from $0.7 billion to $1.2 billion, of which $0.7 billion to $0.8 billion is expected in 2021 and the remainder in future years.
In the second quarter of 2021, ExxonMobil signed an agreement with Celanese for the sale of its global Santoprene business for $1.15 billion, subject to working capital and other adjustments. The sale includes 2 thermoplastic elastomers manufacturing sites in Pensacola, Florida and Newport, Wales along with associated assets. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to standard conditions precedent including regulatory approvals. Estimated total cash flow from the divestment is approximately $0.9 billion.
The Corporation expects to recognize a gain at closing.closing for each of these transactions. Estimated gain and net cash flow could change due to market factors, working capital adjustments, tax impacts, and timing of close.
closing dates.

10. Restructuring Activities
During 2020, ExxonMobil conducted an extensive global review of staffing levels and subsequently commenced targeted workforce reductions within a number of countries to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The programs, which are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2021, include both voluntary and involuntary employee separations and reductions in contractors.
During the firstsecond quarter of 2021, the Corporation recorded before-tax charges of $39$10 million, consisting primarily of employee separation costs, from workforce reductions in Singapore and Europe associated with the global review of staffing levels. These costs are captured in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Statement of Income.
For the first six months of the year, the recorded before-tax charges associated with the global review of staffing levels were $49 million.
For the full year, the Corporation estimates charges of up to $200less than $100 million related to planned workforce reduction programs associated with the global review of staffing levels. This does not include charges related to employee reductions associated with any portfolio changes or other projects.
The following table summarizestables summarize the reserves and charges related to the workforce reduction programs associated with the global review of staffing levels, which are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.”
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 20212021
 (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Beginning Balance312 403 
Additions/adjustments10 49 
Payments made(94)(224)
Ending Balance228 228 

2021
(millions of dollars)
Balance at January 1403 
Additions/adjustments39 
Payments made(130)
Balance at March 31312 
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
 
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In early 2020, the balance of supply and demand for petroleum and petrochemical products experienced two significant disruptive effects. On the demand side, the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly through most areas of the world resulting in substantial reductions in consumer and business activity and significantly reduced demand for crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. This reduction in demand coincided with announcements of increased production in certain key oil-producing countries which led to increases in inventory levels and sharp declines in prices for crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products.

While demandDemand for petroleum and petrochemical products has rebounded, the lingering effects of the weak 2020 business environment continued to have a negative impact onrecover through 2021 with the Corporation's second quarter 2021 financial results in 2021 when compared to periods prior to the pandemic. Signs of improvement are emerging withbenefiting from stronger prices and margins across all businesses when compared to the fourthfirst quarter 2020. However,of 2021. The rate and pace of recovery, however, has varied across geographies and business lines, with Downstream margins remain lower whenremaining low compared to historical levels over the last decade. The Corporation continues to closely monitor industry and economic conditions amid the uneven global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

FUNCTIONAL EARNINGS SUMMARY
First Three Months Second QuarterFirst Six Months
Earnings (Loss) (U.S. GAAP)Earnings (Loss) (U.S. GAAP)20212020Earnings (Loss) (U.S. GAAP)2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
UpstreamUpstream  Upstream  
United StatesUnited States363 (704)United States663 (1,197)1,026 (1,901)
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.2,191 1,240 Non-U.S.2,522 (454)4,713 786 
DownstreamDownstreamDownstream
United StatesUnited States(113)(101)United States(149)(101)(262)(202)
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.(277)(510)Non-U.S.(78)1,077 (355)567 
ChemicalChemicalChemical
United StatesUnited States715 288 United States1,282 171 1,997 459 
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.700 (144)Non-U.S.1,038 296 1,738 152 
Corporate and financingCorporate and financing(849)(679)Corporate and financing(588)(872)(1,437)(1,551)
Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP)Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP)2,730 (610)Net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP)4,690 (1,080)7,420 (1,690)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars)
0.64 (0.14)
Earnings (Loss) per common share (dollars)
1.10 (0.26)1.74 (0.40)
Earnings (Loss) per common share - assuming dilution (dollars)
Earnings (Loss) per common share - assuming dilution (dollars)
0.64 (0.14)
Earnings (Loss) per common share - assuming dilution (dollars)
1.10 (0.26)1.74 (0.40)
 
References in this discussion to Corporate earnings (loss) mean net income (loss) attributable to ExxonMobil (U.S. GAAP) from the consolidated income statement. Unless otherwise indicated, references to earnings (loss), Upstream, Downstream, Chemical and Corporate and financing segment earnings (loss), and earnings (loss) per share are ExxonMobil's share after excluding amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests.



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REVIEW OF FIRSTSECOND QUARTER 2021 RESULTS
ExxonMobil’s firstsecond quarter 2021 earnings were $2.7$4.7 billion, or $0.64$1.10 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $0.6$1.1 billion a year earlier. The increase in earnings was primarily the result of the absence of prior year unfavorable non-operational impacts, including an inventory write-down and impairments;driven by higher Upstream realizationsrealizations; higher Chemical and ChemicalDownstream margins; higher volumes; and lower expenses. These impacts were partly offset by lower Downstream margins, winter storm impacts, unfavorable foreign exchange impacts,the absence of prior year favorable non-operational inventory adjustments and lower Upstream volumes.higher scheduled maintenance activity.

Earnings for the first six months of 2021 were $7.4 billion, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $1.7 billion a year earlier.

Capital and exploration expenditures were $6.9 billion, down $5.5 billion from 2020.

Oil-equivalent production was 3.83.7 million barrels per day, down 64 percent from the prior year. Excluding entitlement effects, divestments, and government mandates, oil-equivalent production was down 2up 1 percent from the prior year.

The Corporation distributed $3.7$7.4 billion in dividends to shareholders.
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First Three Months Second QuarterFirst Six Months
20212020 2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Upstream resultsUpstream results  Upstream results  
United StatesUnited States363 (704)United States663 (1,197)1,026 (1,901)
Non-U.S.Non-U.S.2,191 1,240 Non-U.S.2,522 (454)4,713 786 
TotalTotal2,554 536 Total3,185 (1,651)5,739 (1,115)

Upstream earnings were $2,554$3,185 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, compared with earningsa loss of $536$1,651 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2020.
Realizations increased earnings by $1,310$4,320 million, driven by higher liquids realizations of $1,390$4,060 million and higher gas realizations of $260 million.
Volume and mix effects reducedincreased earnings by $370$40 million due to lowerfavorable liquids sales mix of $30 million and higher gas sales volumes of $390 million partly offset by gas volume mix and timing of $20$10 million.
All other items increased earnings by $1,080$470 million, as the absence of prior year unfavorable non-operational impacts associated with impairments of $360 million and an inventory write down of $260 million, and lower expenses of $700$280 million and favorable other earnings impacts of $270 million were partly offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts of $220 million.
The unfavorable impact of the winter storm on Upstream earnings, included in the factors above, was $240$80 million.
U.S. Upstream earnings were $363$663 million, up $1,067$1,860 million from the prior year quarter.
Non-U.S. Upstream earnings were $2,191$2,522 million, up $951$2,976 million from the prior year quarter.
On an oil-equivalent basis, production decreased 62 percent from the firstsecond quarter of 2020.
Liquids production totaled 2.32.2 million barrels per day, down 222,000106,000 barrels per day, reflecting the impacts of government mandates,as higher demand was more than offset by lower entitlements and the winter storm.increased maintenance activity.
Natural gas production was 9.28.3 billion cubic feet per day, down 223up 304 million cubic feet per day, reflecting the impacts of higher demand partly offset by increased maintenance activity and divestments.

Upstream earnings were $5,739 million in the first six months of 2021, compared with a loss of $1,115 million in the first six months of 2020.
Realizations increased earnings by $5,610 million, with higher liquids realizations of $5,450 million and higher gas realizations of $160 million.
Volume and mix effects reduced earnings by $320 million, reflecting lower liquid sales volumes of $370 million partly offset by higher gas volumes of $50 million.
All other items increased earnings by $1,560 million, as lower expenses of $990 million and the absence of prior year unfavorable non-operational impacts of $410 million and other favorable earnings impacts of $460 million were partly offset by unfavorable foreign exchange effects of $300 million.
U.S. Upstream earnings were $1,026 million, compared with a loss of $1,901 million in the prior year.
Non-U.S. Upstream earnings were $4,713 million, up $3,927 million from the prior year.
On an oil-equivalent basis, production decreased 4 percent from the first six months of 2020.
Liquids production totaled 2.2 million barrels per day, down 164,000 barrels per day, with higher demand and project growth more than offset by lower entitlements, government mandates, decline and increased maintenance activity.
Natural gas production was 8.7 billion cubic feet per day, up 38 million cubic feet per day, as higher downtime, the winter storm, anddemand was largely offset by increased maintenance activity, the Groningen production limit, partly offset by higher demand and project growth.divestments.
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First Quarter Second QuarterFirst Six Months
Upstream additional informationUpstream additional information(thousands of barrels daily)Upstream additional information(thousands of barrels daily)(thousands of barrels daily)
Volumes reconciliation (Oil-equivalent production) (1)
Volumes reconciliation (Oil-equivalent production) (1)
 
Volumes reconciliation (Oil-equivalent production) (1)
 
202020204,04620203,6383,842
Entitlements - Net InterestEntitlements - Net Interest(3)Entitlements - Net Interest4(1)
Entitlements - Price / Spend / OtherEntitlements - Price / Spend / Other(51)Entitlements - Price / Spend / Other(147)(94)
Government MandatesGovernment Mandates(124)Government Mandates(6)(65)
DivestmentsDivestments(15)Divestments(23)(20)
Growth / OtherGrowth / Other(66)Growth / Other11622
202120213,78720213,5823,684

(1)Natural gas is converted to an oil-equivalent basis at six million cubic feet per one thousand barrels.

Listed below are descriptions of ExxonMobil’s volumes reconciliation factors which are provided to facilitate understanding of the terms.
 
Entitlements - Net Interest are changes to ExxonMobil’s share of production volumes caused by non-operational changes to volume-determining factors. These factors consist of net interest changes specified in Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) which typically occur when cumulative investment returns or production volumes achieve defined thresholds, changes in equity upon achieving pay-out in partner investment carry situations, equity redeterminations as specified in venture agreements, or as a result of the termination or expiry of a concession. Once a net interest change has occurred, it typically will not be reversed by subsequent events, such as lower crude oil prices.
 
Entitlements - Price, Spend and Other are changes to ExxonMobil’s share of production volumes resulting from temporary changes to non-operational volume-determining factors. These factors include changes in oil and gas prices or spending levels from one period to another. According to the terms of contractual arrangements or government royalty regimes, price or spending variability can increase or decrease royalty burdens and/or volumes attributable to ExxonMobil. For example, at higher prices, fewer barrels are required for ExxonMobil to recover its costs. These effects generally vary from period to period with field spending patterns or market prices for oil and natural gas. Such factors can also include other temporary changes in net interest as dictated by specific provisions in production agreements.
 
Government Mandates are changes to ExxonMobil's sustainable production levels due to temporary non-operational production limits imposed by governments, generally upon a sector, type or method of production.
 
Divestments are reductions in ExxonMobil’s production arising from commercial arrangements to fully or partially reduce equity in a field or asset in exchange for financial or other economic consideration.
 
Growth and Other factors comprise all other operational and non-operational factors not covered by the above definitions that may affect volumes attributable to ExxonMobil. Such factors include, but are not limited to, production enhancements from project and work program activities, acquisitions including additions from asset exchanges, downtime, market demand, natural field decline, and any fiscal or commercial terms that do not affect entitlements.

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 First Three Months
 20212020
 (millions of dollars)
Downstream results  
United States(113)(101)
Non-U.S.(277)(510)
Total(390)(611)

 Second QuarterFirst Six Months
 2021202020212020
 (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Downstream results  
United States(149)(101)(262)(202)
Non-U.S.(78)1,077 (355)567 
Total(227)976 (617)365 
Downstream results were a loss of $390$227 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2021, a $221down $1,203 million improvement from the firstsecond quarter of 2020.
Margins decreasedincreased earnings by $1,880$430 million, including the net unfavorable mark to market impact on unsettled derivatives and weakerreflecting stronger industry refining conditions.
Volume and mix effects decreasedincreased earnings by $80$220 million.
All other items increaseddecreased earnings by $2,180$1,860 million, asreflecting the absence of a prior year unfavorable non-operational impacts associated with anfavorable inventory write-downadjustment of $1,600$1,590 million, and impairments of $340 million, and lower expenses of $410 million, were partly offset by unfavorable foreign exchange impacts of $100$90 million, higher expenses of $60 million, and other unfavorable earnings impacts of $70 million.
The unfavorable impact of the winter storm on Downstream earnings, included in the factors above, was $130$120 million.
U.S. Downstream results were a loss of $113$149 million, compared with a loss of $101 million in the prior year quarter.
Non-U.S. Downstream results were a loss of $277$78 million, a $233down $1,155 million improvement from the prior year quarter.
Petroleum product sales of 4.95.0 million barrels per day were 406,000604,000 barrels per day lowerhigher than the prior year quarter.

 First Three Months
 20212020
 (millions of dollars)
Chemical results  
United States715 288 
Non-U.S.700 (144)
Total1,415 144 
Chemical earningsDownstream results were $1,415a loss of $617 million in the first quartersix months of 2021, up $1,271down $982 million from the first quartersix months of 2020.
Higher margins increasedMargins decreased earnings by $620 million.$1,340 million, driven by lower realized fuels margins.
Volume and mix effects increased earnings by $30 million.
All other items increased earnings by $620$330 million, as lower expenses of $350 million and the absence of prior year unfavorable non-operational impacts of $350 million were partly offset by unfavorable foreign exchange and other earnings impacts of $370 million.
U.S. Downstream results were a loss of $262 million, compared with a loss of $202 million in the prior year.
Non-U.S. Downstream results were a loss of $355 million, down $922 million from the prior year.
Petroleum product sales of 5.0 million barrels per day were 99,000 barrels per day higher than the prior year.

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 Second QuarterFirst Six Months
 2021202020212020
 (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Chemical results  
United States1,282 171 1,997 459 
Non-U.S.1,038 296 1,738 152 
Total2,320 467 3,735 611 
Chemical earnings were $2,320 million in the second quarter of 2021, up $1,853 million from the second quarter of 2020.
Higher margins increased earnings by $1,680 million.
Volume and mix effects increased earnings by $210 million.
All other items decreased earnings by $40 million, mainly due to the absence of prior year unfavorablefavorable non-operational impacts associated with an inventory write-down of $230$120 million, and impairments of $90 million, lower expenses of $240 million, andpartly offset by favorable foreign exchange impacts of $60 million.
The unfavorable impact of the winter storm on Chemical$70 million and other favorable earnings included in the factors above, was $230 million.impacts.
U.S. Chemical earnings were $715$1,282 million, up $427$1,111 million from the prior year quarter.
Non-U.S. Chemical earnings were $700$1,038 million, up $844$742 million from the prior year quarter.
FirstSecond quarter prime product sales of 6.46.5 million metric tons were 209,000568,000 metric tons higher than the prior year quarter.

 First Three Months
 20212020
 (millions of dollars)
Corporate and financing results(849)(679)
Chemical earnings were $3,735 million in the first six months of 2021, up $3,124 million from the first six months of 2020.
Higher margins increased earnings by $2,300 million.
Volume and mix effects increased earnings by $240 million.
All other items increased earnings by $580 million, driven by lower expenses of $220 million, the absence of prior year unfavorable non-operational impacts of $210 million, favorable foreign exchange impacts of $120 million and other favorable earnings impacts of $30 million.
U.S. Chemical earnings were $1,997 million, up $1,538 million from the prior year.
Non-U.S. Chemical earnings were $1,738 million, up $1,586 million from the prior year.
First six months prime product sales of 13.0 million metric tons were 777,000 metric tons higher than the prior year.


 Second QuarterFirst Six Months
 2021202020212020
 (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Corporate and financing results(588)(872)(1,437)(1,551)
 
Corporate and financing expenses were $849$588 million for the second quarter of 2021, down $284 million from the second quarter of 2020, reflecting lower financing costs and net favorable tax impacts.

Corporate and financing expenses were $1,437 million for the first quartersix months of 2021, up $170down $114 million from the first quarter of 2020, reflecting lower financing costs and net favorable tax impacts, partly offset by higher retirement-relatedretirement related expenses.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
First Three Months Second QuarterFirst Six Months
20212020 2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Net cash provided by/(used in)Net cash provided by/(used in)Net cash provided by/(used in)  
Operating activitiesOperating activities9,264 6,274 Operating activities18,914 6,274 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(2,355)(6,367)Investing activities(5,071)(11,448)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(7,785)8,785 Financing activities(14,807)15,062 
Effect of exchange rate changesEffect of exchange rate changes27 (369)Effect of exchange rate changes65 (401)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(849)8,323 Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(899)9,487 
Cash and cash equivalents (at end of period)Cash and cash equivalents (at end of period)3,515 11,412 Cash and cash equivalents (at end of period)3,465 12,576 
Cash flow from operations and asset salesCash flow from operations and asset salesCash flow from operations and asset sales
Net cash provided by operating activities (U.S. GAAP)Net cash provided by operating activities (U.S. GAAP)9,264 6,274 Net cash provided by operating activities (U.S. GAAP)9,650 — 18,914 6,274 
Proceeds associated with sales of subsidiaries, property, plant & equipment, and sales and returns of investmentsProceeds associated with sales of subsidiaries, property, plant & equipment, and sales and returns of investments307 86 Proceeds associated with sales of subsidiaries, property, plant & equipment, and sales and returns of investments250 43 557 129 
Cash flow from operations and asset salesCash flow from operations and asset sales9,571 6,360 Cash flow from operations and asset sales9,900 43 19,471 6,403 
Because of the ongoing nature of our asset management and divestment program, we believe it is useful for investors to consider proceeds associated with asset sales together with cash provided by operating activities when evaluating cash available for investment in the business and financing activities, including shareholder distributions.
Cash flow from operations and asset sales in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 was $9.6$9.9 billion,an increase of $3.2$9.9 billion from the comparable 2020 period primarily reflecting higher earnings.earnings and more favorable working capital impacts.
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $9.3$18.9 billion for the first threesix months of 2021, $3.0$12.6 billion higher than 2020. Net income including noncontrolling interests was $2.8$7.6 billion, an increase of $3.6$9.5 billion from the prior year period. The adjustments for the noncash provision of $5.0$10.0 billion for depreciation and depletion was down $0.8 billion from 2020. Changes in operational working capital were a contribution of $2.0$1.6 billion, compared to a reduction of $0.9$2.2 billion in the prior year period. All other items net decreased cash flows by $0.5$0.2 billion in 2021 versus a reduction of $0.1$0.3 billion in 2020. See the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for additional details.
 
Investing activities for the first threesix months of 2021 used net cash of $2.4$5.1 billion, a decrease of $4.0$6.4 billion compared to the prior year. Spending for additions to property, plant and equipment of $2.4$5.1 billion was $3.5$5.2 billion lower than 2020. Proceeds from asset sales of $0.3$0.6 billion were $0.2$0.4 billion higher than the prior year. Net investments and advances decreased $0.2$0.7 billion to $0.3$0.5 billion.
Net cash used by financing activities was $7.8$14.8 billion in the first threesix months of 2021, including $4.1$7.0 billion of debt repayments. This compares to net cash provided by financing activities of $8.8$15.1 billion in the prior year, due to a long-term debt issuanceissuances in the first quartersix months of 2020.
Total debt at the end of the firstsecond quarter of 2021 was $63.3$60.6 billion compared to $67.6 billion at year-end 2020. The Corporation's debt to total capital ratio was 27.826.8 percent at the end of the firstsecond quarter of 2021 compared to 29.2 percent at year-end 2020. The Corporation's capital allocation priorities continue to be investing in advantaged projects, strengthening the balance sheet and paying a reliable dividend.
The Corporation has access to significant capacity of long-term and short-term liquidity. Commercial paper continues to provide short-term liquidity, and is reflected in "Notes and loans payable" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Cash and cash equivalents was $3.5 billion at the end of the firstsecond quarter of 2021. The Corporation had undrawn short-term committed lines of credit of $11.2$10.7 billion and undrawn long-term committed lines of credit of $0.6 billion as of firstsecond quarter 2021.
The Corporation distributed a total of $3.7$7.4 billion to shareholders in the first threesix months of 2021 through dividends.
 



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The Corporation, as part of its ongoing asset management program, continues to evaluate its mix of assets for potential upgrade. Because of the ongoing nature of this program, dispositions will continue to be made from time to time which will result in either gains or losses. Additionally, the Corporation continues to evaluate opportunities to enhance its business portfolio through acquisitions of assets or companies, and enters into such transactions from time to time. Key criteria for evaluating acquisitions include potential for future growth and attractive current valuations. Acquisitions may be made with cash, shares of the Corporation’s common stock, or both.
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The termination of certain transportation service agreements in the first quarter reduced commitments previously reported at year-end in Form 10-K under “Take-or-pay and unconditional purchase obligations” by approximately $2.3 billion. The majority of those commitments related to the years 2026 and beyond.
Litigation and other contingencies are discussed in Note 3 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

TAXES
First Three Months Second QuarterFirst Six Months
20212020 2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Income taxesIncome taxes796 512 Income taxes1,526 (471)2,322 41 
Effective income tax rateEffective income tax rate33 %481 %Effective income tax rate30 %29 %31 %-33 %
Total other taxes and duties (1)
Total other taxes and duties (1)
7,283 7,497 
Total other taxes and duties (1)
8,441 5,683 15,724 13,180 
TotalTotal8,079 8,009 Total9,967 5,212 18,046 13,221 
 
(1)Includes “Other taxes and duties” plus taxes that are included in “Production and manufacturing expenses” and “Selling,“Selling, general and administrative expenses.”
 
Total taxes were $8.1$10.0 billion for the firstsecond quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.1$4.8 billion from 2020. Income tax expense was $0.8$1.5 billion compared to a $0.5 billion income tax credit in the prior year reflecting higher commodity prices. The effective income tax rate of 3330 percent compared to 48129 percent in the prior year period primarily due to a change in mix of results in jurisdictions with varying tax rates and the absence of prior year inventory valuation and impairment impacts.rates. Total other taxes and duties decreasedincreased by $0.2$2.8 billion to $7.3$8.4 billion.

Total taxes were $18.0 billion for the first six months of 2021, an increase of $4.8 billion from 2020. Income tax expense increased by $2.3 billion to $2.3 billion reflecting higher commodity prices. The effective income tax rate of 31 percent compared to -33 percent in the prior year period primarily due to a change in mix of results in jurisdictions with varying tax rates. Total other taxes and duties increased by $2.5 billion to $15.7 billion.

In the United States, the Corporation has various ongoing U.S. federal income tax positions at issue with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax years beginning in 2006. The Corporation filed a refund suit for tax years 2006-2009 in U.S. federal district court (District Court) with respect to the positions at issue for those years. On February 24, 2020, the Corporation received an adverse ruling on this suit. The IRS has asserted penalties associated with several of those positions. The Corporation has not recognized the penalties as an expense because the Corporation does not expect the penalties to be sustained under applicable law. On January 13, 2021, the District Court ruled that no penalties apply to the Corporation's positions in this suit. The Corporation filed a notice of appeal regarding the substantive issues to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on April 9, 2021. The government filed a notice of appeal regarding the penalty issue to the same court on April 19, 2021. Proceedings in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals are continuing. Unfavorable resolution of all positions at issue with the IRS would not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s operations or financial condition.

RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
During 2020, ExxonMobil conducted an extensive global review of staffing levels and subsequently commenced targeted workforce reductions within a number of countries to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The programs, which are expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2021, include both voluntary and involuntary employee separations and reductions in contractors.
In the first quarterhalf of 2021, the Corporation recorded before-taxafter-tax charges of $39$43 million, ($31 million after tax), consisting primarily of employee separation costs, from workforce reduction programs in Singapore and Europe associated with the global review of staffing levels. These costs are captured in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Statement of Income. Before-taxThe cash outflows in the first quarterhalf of 2021 associated with these activities were $130$224 million.
The Corporation estimates total charges of up to $200less than $100 million in 2021 related to planned workforce reduction programs with cash outflows ranging between $400 million and $600$500 million. This does not include charges related to employee reductions associated with any portfolio changes or other projects. Before-tax workforceworkforce reduction savings, including employees and contractors, are estimated to range between $1 billion and $2 billion per year after program completion when compared to 2019 levels.

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CAPITAL AND EXPLORATION EXPENDITURES
First Three Months Second QuarterFirst Six Months
20212020 2021202020212020
(millions of dollars) (millions of dollars)(millions of dollars)
Upstream (including exploration expenses)Upstream (including exploration expenses)2,357 5,126 Upstream (including exploration expenses)2,817 3,577 5,174 8,703 
DownstreamDownstream470 1,234 Downstream455 1,053 925 2,287 
ChemicalChemical306 782 Chemical530 695 836 1,477 
OtherOther— Other
TotalTotal3,133 7,143 Total3,803 5,327 6,936 12,470 
 
Capital and exploration expenditures in the firstsecond quarter of 2021 were $3.1$3.8 billion, down 5629 percent from the second quarter of 2020.

Capital and exploration expenditures in the first six months of 2021 were $6.9 billion, down 44 percent from the first quartersix months of 2020. The Corporation expects 2021 capital spending to be intoward the lower end of the guidance range of $16 billion to $19 billion. Actual spending could vary depending on the progress of individual projects and property acquisitions. If market conditions continue above the Corporation's planning basis, additional cash will not be used to increase capital investment above this range, but will instead be used to accelerate deleveraging.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements related to outlooks, projections, goals, targets, descriptions of strategic plans and objectives, and other statements of future events or conditions are forward-looking statements. Actual future results, including financial and operating performance; planned capital and cash operating expense reductions and ability to meet or exceed announced reduction objectives; plans to reduce future emissions intensity and the expected resulting absolute emission reductions; progressing carbon capture projects and results; total capital expenditures and mix; cost and expense reductions; emissions intensity and absolute emission reductions; cash flow, dividenddividends, debt levels, and shareholder returns; business and project plans, timing, costs, capacities, and capacities; resource recoveriesreturns; asset management activities; results from settlement of outstanding derivatives; workforce reductions; the outcome of litigation, tax, and production rates;other contingencies; and future accounting and financial reporting effects resulting from market developments and ExxonMobil’s responsive actions,of the foregoing could differ materially due to a number of factors. These include the continuity of our board of directors and their strategic oversight; global or regional changes in the supply and demand for oil, natural gas, petrochemicals, and feedstocks and other market conditions that impact prices and differentials; the impact of company actions to protect the health and safety of employees, vendors, customers, and communities; actions of competitors and commercial counterparties; the ability to access short- and long-term debt markets on a timely and affordable basis; the severity, length and ultimate impactimpacts of COVID-19, including the extent and nature of further outbreaks and the effects of government responses on people and economies; reservoir performance; the outcome of exploration projects andprojects; timely completion of development and other construction projects; changes in law, taxes, or regulation including environmental regulations, trade sanctions, and timely granting of governmental permits; government policies and support and market demand for low carbon technologies like carbon capture; war, trade agreements and patterns, shipping blockades or harassment, and other political or security disturbances; opportunities for and regulatory approval of potential investments or divestments; the actionsdivestments and satisfaction of competitors;applicable conditions to closing, including regulatory approvals; the capture of efficiencies within and between business lines and the ability to maintain near-term cost reductions as ongoing efficiencies while maintaining future competitive positioning; unforeseen technical or operating difficulties;difficulties and unplanned maintenance; the development and competitiveness of alternative energy and emission reduction technologies; the results of research programs;programs and the ability to bring new technologies to commercial scale on a cost-competitive basis; general economic conditions including the occurrence and duration of economic recessions; and other factors discussed in this report and under Item 1A. Risk Factors of ExxonMobil’s 2020 Form 10-K. We assume no duty to update these statements as of any future date.

The term “project” as used in this report can refer to a variety of different activities and does not necessarily have the same meaning as in anyany government payment transparency reports.reports.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Information about market risks for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2021, does not differ materially from that discussed under Item 7A of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
As indicated in the certifications in Exhibit 31 of this report, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer have evaluated the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31,June 30, 2021. Based on that evaluation, these officers have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to them in a manner that allows for timely decisions regarding required disclosures and are effective in ensuring that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. There were no changes during the Corporation’s last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
ExxonMobil has elected to use a $1 million threshold for disclosing environmental proceedings.

On April 13, 2021, the United States filed a proposed Fourth Consent Decree Amendment (the “Proposed Amendment”) with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The Proposed Amendment reflects an agreed settlement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the State of Illinois to resolve alleged violations at ExxonMobil Oil Corporation’s Joliet Refinery in Illinois of (i) certain New Source Performance Standards and other requirements for refineries as further described in a 2013 Notice of Violation/Finding of Violation and (ii) certain requirements in the original Consent Decree entered into with the EPA in December 2005 (in each case, as previously reported on the Corporation’s Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2013 and, with respect to the original 2005 Consent Decree, for the third quarter of 2005). Under the Proposed Amendment, ExxonMobil Oil Corporation has agreed to pay approximately $1.5 million in penalties, including $1,086,640 to the United States Treasury and $428,823 to the State of Illinois, and to implement various measures to reduce emissions at the Joliet Refinery including completion of approximately $10 million in capital improvements. The Proposed Amendment will also replace, supersede, and terminate the original 2005 Consent Decree as it pertains to ExxonMobil Oil Corporation’s Joliet Refinery. Once the Proposed Amendment is published in the Federal Register, it will be open to public comment for 30 days before the U.S. District Court may approve it.

As reported in the Corporation’s Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2020, ExxonMobil appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit a judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas entered on April 26, 2017, in a citizen suit captioned Environment Texas Citizen Lobby, Inc. et al. v. Exxon Mobil Corporation. The U.S. District Court had awarded approximately $20 million in civil penalties, payable to the United States Treasury. In the suit filed in December 2010, Environment Texas Citizen Lobby, Inc. and the Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter, sought declaratory and injunctive relief, penalties, attorney fees and litigation costs associated with alleged violations of Title V of the Clean Air Act. Plaintiffs alleged that ExxonMobil repeatedly violated, and will continue to violate, its air operating permits, the Texas State Implementation Plan and the Clean Air Act by emitting air pollutants into the atmosphere from the Baytown complex in excess of applicable emission limitations or otherwise without authorization at the Baytown, Texas, refinery, chemical plant and olefins plant. On July 29, 2020, the Fifth Circuit vacated the U.S. District Court’s penalty award and remanded the case back to the District Court for further proceedings. On March 2, 2021, the U.S. District Court awarded $14.25 million in civil penalties, payable to the United States Treasury. ExxonMobil filed its appeal of the judgment in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on April 12, 2021.

Refer to the relevant portions of Note 3 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on legal proceedings.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities for Quarter Ended March 31,June 30, 2021
PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
JanuaryApril 2021— $— —  
FebruaryMay 2021— $— —  
MarchJune 2021— $— —  
Total—  — (See Note 1)
 
During the firstsecond quarter, the Corporation did not purchase any shares of its common stock for the treasury, and did not issue or sell any unregistered equity securitiesecuritiess..

Note 1 - In its earnings release dated February 2, 2021, the Corporation stated that it had suspended its first quarter 2021 anti-dilutive share repurchase program due to market uncertainty and intends to resume this program in the future as market conditions improve.

Item 6. Exhibits
 
See Index to Exhibits of this report.

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
 
Exhibit Description
   
ExxonMobil Supplemental Savings Plan. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iii)(c.1) to the Registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021).
ExxonMobil Supplemental Pension Plan. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iii)(c.2) to the Registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021).
ExxonMobil Additional Payments Plan. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iii)(c.3) to the Registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021).
 Certification (pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)) by Chief Executive Officer.
 Certification (pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)) by Principal Financial Officer.
 Certification (pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)) by Principal Accounting Officer.
 Section 1350 Certification (pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 906) by Chief Executive Officer.
 Section 1350 Certification (pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 906) by Principal Financial Officer.
 Section 1350 Certification (pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 906) by Principal Accounting Officer.
101 Interactive Data Files (formatted as Inline XBRL).
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
 
SIGNATURE
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
 
Date: May 5,August 4, 2021By:/s/ LEN M. FOX
  Len M. Fox
  Vice President, Controller and
  Principal Accounting Officer
 
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