EXHIBIT 99(a)
[FORM OF EXXON PROXY CARD]
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EXXON CORPORATION
1999 ANNUAL MEETING
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ADMISSION TICKET
You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of shareholders of
Exxon Corporation on Thursday, May 27 at the Trinity Conference Center,
Wyndham Anatole Hotel, 2201 Steemons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. The meeting will
begin at 10:00 a.m., Central Time. Admission is limited to shareholders and
guests of the Corporation. This ticket will admit you and an approved guest
and should be presented at the meeting to expedite registration. Free parking
is available. You should allow time for possible traffic delays and for
walking to the conference center after arriving at the hotel.
To avoid delays, please arrive early and present this ticket.
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PROXY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
Exxon Corporation encourages all shareholders to vote their proxies. We now
provide three convenient methods for voting:
1. PROXY CARD: Complete, sign, date, and return the proxy card attached below
in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or
2. TELEPHONE: Call toll-free on a touch-tone phone 1-877-779-8683, 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day, or
3. INTERNET: Log on to the Web site http://www.eproxyvote.com/xon
If you choose to vote by telephone or Internet, you will be given
instructions and asked to enter the 14-digit voter control number
located above your name on this proxy card. Choosing either of these
options eliminates the need to return your proxy card.
DETACH CARD BEFORE MAILING
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[X] Please mark
votes as in
this example.
The Board of Directors recommends The Board of Directors recommends The Board of Directors recommends
a vote FOR items 1 and 2. a vote FOR items 3 and 4. a vote AGAINST items 5 through 8.
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To vote in favor of the merger, you must vote Other annual FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
FOR both merger proposals: meeting proposals: 5. Term limit for [ ] [ ] [ ]
WITHHELD nonemployee
FOR ALL FROM ALL directors (p. IV-19)
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 3. Election of 6. Limitation on [ ] [ ] [ ]
1. Approve merger and [ ] [ ] [ ] Directors [ ] [ ] shareholder voting
related issuance of (p. IV-1) (p. IV-20)
Exxon stock (p. I-14)
7. Additional report [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Amendment of Exxon [ ] [ ] [ ] on climate change
charter (p. III-10) -------------------------------------- (p. IV-21)
For all nominees except as noted above
8. Sexual orientation [ ] [ ] [ ]
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN principles (p. IV-24)
4. Ratify [ ] [ ] [ ]
independent ---------------------------------------------
accountants
(p. IV-19) A. I have made comments on this card [ ]
or an attachment.
B. Discontinue duplicate annual report. [ ]
Signature: ________________ Date: ________ 1999 Signature: ________________ Date: ________ 1999
NOTE: Please sign exactly as name appears hereon. When signing as attorney,
executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian, please give full name as such.
(MAP AND DIRECTIONS)
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EXXON CORPORATION PROXY
SOLICITED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
c/o Proxy Services ANNUAL MEETING, MAY 27, 1999
P.O. Box 8033 DALLAS, TEXAS
Boston, MA 02266-8033
The undersigned hereby appoints J. Hay, W.R. Howell, P.E. Lippincott, M.C.
Nelson, and L.R. Raymond, or each or any of them, with power of substitution,
proxies for the undersigned to act and vote at the 1999 annual meeting of
shareholders of Exxon Corporation and at any adjournments thereof, as
indicated, upon all matters referred to on the reverse side and described in
the proxy statement for the meeting and, at their discretion, upon any other
matters that may properly come before the meeting.
1. Election of Directors(1)
Nominees: (01) M.J. Boskin, (02) R. Dahan, (03) W.T. Esrey,
(04) J. Hay, (05) J.R. Houghton, (06) W.R. Howell, (07) R.C. King,
(08) P.E. Lippincott, (09) H.J. Longwell, (10) M.C. Nelson, (11) L.R. Raymond,
(12) W.V. Shipley, (13) R.E. Wilhelm.
If no other indication is made, the proxies shall vote (a) for the election
of the director nominees and (b) in accordance with the recommendations of
the Board of Directors on the other matters referred to on the reverse
side.
(1) The numbers in front of the nominees' names are provided to assist in
telephone and Internet voting.
(OVER)
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EXXON CORPORATION
1999 ANNUAL MEETING
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ADMISSION TICKET
You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of shareholders of
Exxon Corporation on Thursday, May 27 at the Trinity Conference Center,
Wyndham Anatole Hotel, 2201 Steemons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. The meeting will
begin at 10:00 a.m., Central Time. Admission is limited to shareholders and
guests of the Corporation. This ticket will admit you and an approved guest
and should be presented at the meeting to expedite registration. Free parking
is available. You should allow time for possible traffic delays and for
walking to the conference center after arriving at the hotel.
To avoid delays, please arrive early and present this ticket.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROXY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
Exxon Corporation encourages all shareholders to vote their proxies. We now
provide three convenient methods for voting:
1. PROXY CARD: Complete, sign, date, and return the proxy card attached below
in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or
2. TELEPHONE: Call toll-free on a touch-tone phone 1-877-779-8683, 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day, or
3. INTERNET: Log on to the Web site http://www.eproxyvote.com/xon
If you choose to vote by telephone or Internet, you will be given
instructions and asked to enter the 14-digit voter control number
located above your name on this proxy card. Choosing either of these
options eliminates the need to return your proxy card.
DETACH CARD BEFORE MAILING
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[X] Please mark
votes as in
this example.
The Board of Directors recommends The Board of Directors recommends The Board of Directors recommends
a vote FOR items 1 and 2. a vote FOR items 3 and 4. a vote AGAINST items 5 through 8.
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To vote in favor of the merger, you must vote Other annual FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
FOR both merger proposals: meeting proposals: 5. Term limit for [ ] [ ] [ ]
WITHHELD nonemployee
FOR ALL FROM ALL directors (p. IV-19)
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 3. Election of 6. Limitation on [ ] [ ] [ ]
1. Approve merger and [ ] [ ] [ ] Directors [ ] [ ] shareholder voting
related issuance of (p. IV-1) (p. IV-20)
Exxon stock (p. I-14)
7. Additional report [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Amendment of Exxon [ ] [ ] [ ] on climate change
charter (p. III-10) -------------------------------------- (p. IV-21)
For all nominees except as noted above
8. Sexual orientation [ ] [ ] [ ]
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN principles (p. IV-24)
4. Ratify [ ] [ ] [ ]
independent ---------------------------------------------
accountants
(p. IV-19) A. I have made comments on this card [ ]
or an attachment.
Signature: ________________ Date: ________ 1999 Signature: ________________ Date: ________ 1999
NOTE: Please sign exactly as name appears hereon. When signing as attorney,
executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian, please give full name as such.
(MAP AND DIRECTIONS)
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EXXON CORPORATION VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD
SOLICITED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
c/o Proxy Services ANNUAL MEETING, MAY 27, 1999
P.O. Box 8033 DALLAS, TEXAS
Boston, MA 02266-8033
To Trustee-Thrift Fund: You are hereby instructed to appoint J. Hay, W.R.
Howell, P.E. Lippincott, M.C. Nelson, and L.R. Raymond, or each or any of
them, with power of substitution, proxies to act and vote at the 1999 annual
meeting of shareholders of Exxon Corporation and at any adjournments thereof,
any shares of common stock of the Corporation in my account in the Thrift Fund
(including all shares, if any, in my Thrift Account, E Account, K Account, and
Direct Dividend Account), as indicated, upon all matters referred to on the
reverse side and described in the proxy statement for the meeting and, at
their discretion, upon any other matters that may properly come before the
meeting.
1. Election of Directors(1)
Nominees: (01) M.J. Boskin, (02) R. Dahan, (03) W.T. Esrey,
(04) J. Hay, (05) J.R. Houghton, (06) W.R. Howell, (07) R.C. King,
(08) P.E. Lippincott, (09) H.J. Longwell, (10) M.C. Nelson, (11) L.R. Raymond,
(12) W.V. Shipley, (13) R.E. Wilhelm.
If no other indication is made, the proxies shall vote (a) for the election
of the director nominees and (b) in accordance with the recommendations of
the Board of Directors on the other matters referred to on the reverse
side.
(1) The numbers in front of the nominees' names are provided to assist in
telephone and Internet voting.
(OVER)
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EXXON CORPORATION
1999 ANNUAL MEETING
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADMISSION TICKET
You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of shareholders of
Exxon Corporation on Thursday, May 27 at the Trinity Conference Center,
Wyndham Anatole Hotel, 2201 Steemons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. The meeting will
begin at 10:00 a.m., Central Time. Admission is limited to shareholders and
guests of the Corporation. This ticket will admit you and an approved guest
and should be presented at the meeting to expedite registration. Free parking
is available. You should allow time for possible traffic delays and for
walking to the conference center after arriving at the hotel.
To avoid delays, please arrive early and present this ticket.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROXY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
Exxon Corporation encourages all shareholders to vote their proxies. We now
provide three convenient methods for voting:
1. PROXY CARD: Complete, sign, date, and return the proxy card attached below
in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or
2. TELEPHONE: Call toll-free on a touch-tone phone 1-877-779-8683, 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day, or
3. INTERNET: Log on to the Web site http://www.eproxyvote.com/xon
If you choose to vote by telephone or Internet, you will be given
instructions and asked to enter the 14-digit voter control number
located above your name on this proxy card. Choosing either of these
options eliminates the need to return your proxy card.
DETACH CARD BEFORE MAILING
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[X] Please mark
votes as in
this example.
The Board of Directors recommends The Board of Directors recommends The Board of Directors recommends
a vote FOR items 1 and 2. a vote FOR items 3 and 4. a vote AGAINST items 5 through 8.
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To vote in favor of the merger, you must vote Other annual FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
FOR both merger proposals: meeting proposals: 5. Term limit for [ ] [ ] [ ]
WITHHELD nonemployee
FOR ALL FROM ALL directors (p. IV-19)
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 3. Election of 6. Limitation on [ ] [ ] [ ]
1. Approve merger and [ ] [ ] [ ] Directors [ ] [ ] shareholder voting
related issuance of (p. IV-1) (p. IV-20)
Exxon stock (p. I-14)
7. Additional report [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Amendment of Exxon [ ] [ ] [ ] on climate change
charter (p. III-10) -------------------------------------- (p. IV-21)
For all nominees except as noted above
8. Sexual orientation [ ] [ ] [ ]
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN principles (p. IV-24)
4. Ratify [ ] [ ] [ ]
independent ---------------------------------------------
accountants
(p. IV-19) A. I have made comments on this card [ ]
or an attachment.
Signature: ________________ Date: ________ 1999 Signature: ________________ Date: ________ 1999
NOTE: Please sign exactly as name appears hereon. When signing as attorney,
executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian, please give full name as such.
(MAP AND DIRECTIONS)
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EXXON CORPORATION VOTING INSTRUCTION CARD
SOLICITED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
c/o Proxy Services ANNUAL MEETING, MAY 27, 1999
P.O. Box 8033 DALLAS, TEXAS
Boston, MA 02266-8033
To Trustee-Exxon Shareholder Investment Program IRA: You are hereby
instructed to appoint J. Hay, W.R. Howell, P.E. Lippincott, M.C. Nelson, and
L.R. Raymond, or each or any of them, with power of substitution, proxies to
act and vote at the 1999 annual meeting of shareholders of Exxon Corporation
and at any adjournments thereof, any shares of common stock of the Corporation
in my Exxon Shareholder Investment Program IRA account, as indicated, upon all
matters referred to on the reverse side and described in the proxy statement
for the meeting and, at their discretion, upon any other matters that may
properly come before the meeting.
1. Election of Directors(1)
Nominees: (01) M.J. Boskin, (02) R. Dahan, (03) W.T. Esrey,
(04) J. Hay, (05) J.R. Houghton, (06) W.R. Howell, (07) R.C. King,
(08) P.E. Lippincott, (09) H.J. Longwell, (10) M.C. Nelson, (11) L.R. Raymond,
(12) W.V. Shipley, (13) R.E. Wilhelm.
If no other indication is made, the proxies shall vote (a) for the election
of the director nominees and (b) in accordance with the recommendations of
the Board of Directors on the other matters referred to on the reverse
side.
(1) The numbers in front of the nominees' names are provided to assist in
telephone and Internet voting.
(OVER)