1. Michael Walker

2.  Exploration and Exploitation  Extraction and Production  Transport  Refining and Distillation  Marketing and Selling

5.  Consumption will always increase  Integral part of the world economy  Geopolitical connections  Petrodollars are king in the market

6.  Integrated oil and gas company based in the US. It is engaged in exploration and production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas.  Headquartered in Irving, Texas and employs about 82,100 people.

7.  The company recorded sales and other operating revenues of $467,029 million during the financial year 2011, an increase of 26.2% since 2010.  The operating profit of the company was $73,504 million during 2011, an increase of 38.1% over 2010.  The net profit was $41,060 million in 2011, an increase of 34.8% since 2010.

8.  Exxon Mobil continues to improve the portfolio and business mix through diversified revenue and strong research and development capabilities.  However, instability in some oil- producing regions could seriously impair the company’s operations.

9.  Capturing the highest-quality exploration opportunities  Strong research and development capabilities  Diversified revenue stream  Most dominant independent oil and gas firm

10.  Declining net liquids production and oil reserves  Litigation and contingencies  High indebtedness  Improper management

11.  Demand for shale gas is increasing  New petroleum derived products  Rising global energy demand  Strategic cooperation with Rosneft

12.  Risks concerning instability in some oil- producing regions  Environmental regulations  Economic conditions  Consumer culture change

13.  Buying ExxonMobil increases our exposure to the energy sector while mitigating some of the inherit risks in the oil and gas industry  Putting unused money in a growing sector is better than keeping it on hand.