Imperial Oil (IMO) Stock News, Jan-Jul 2025

Imperial Oil has received TSX approval for a new normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares, or approximately 25.4 million shares, over the next 12 months starting June 29, 2025. The company will purchase shares through the TSX and alternative trading systems in Canada, with a daily purchase limit of 217,077 shares. ExxonMobil, which owns 69.6% of Imperial, will participate to maintain its ownership percentage. This follows the completion of Imperial's previous NCIB program in December 2024, where the company purchased the maximum 26.8 million shares at an average cost of $100.06 per share, totaling about $2.68 billion.

Imperial Oil Limited (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 8, 2025, where all seven nominated directors were successfully elected. The meeting saw strong shareholder participation with 474,218,780 shares represented (93.16% of outstanding common shares) either in person or by proxy.

The elected directors include D.W. Cornhill, S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren, G.J. Goldberg, N.A. Hansen, M.C. Hubbs, and J.R. Whelan. John Whelan received the highest approval with 467,228,982 votes in favor, while Neil Hansen received the most votes against with 39,213,866 shareholders opposing his election.

Imperial Oil (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has declared a quarterly dividend of 72 cents per share for the second quarter of 2025, maintaining the same level as the first quarter. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 4, 2025.

As Canada's largest petroleum refiner, Imperial has an impressive track record of paying dividends for over 100 years and has increased its annual dividend payment for 30 consecutive years. The company maintains its position as a leading crude oil producer, petrochemical manufacturer, and coast-to-coast fuels marketer in Canada.

Imperial reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $1,288 million ($2.52 per share), up from $1,195 million in Q1 2024. Cash flows from operating activities were $1,527 million. The company's upstream production averaged 418,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day, with Kearl production at 256,000 barrels per day and Cold Lake at 154,000 barrels per day. Downstream operations achieved 91% refinery utilization with throughput of 397,000 barrels per day. Imperial returned $307 million to shareholders through dividends and declared a Q2 dividend of $0.72 per share. The company announced a leadership transition, with John Whelan set to succeed Brad Corson as chairman and CEO on May 8, 2025. Construction of Canada's largest renewable diesel facility at Strathcona refinery remains on track for mid-2025 startup.

Imperial Oil (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has announced it will host its 2025 First Quarter Earnings Call on Friday, May 2, following the morning's earnings release. The event will begin at 9 a.m. MT and will be accessible via webcast.

Chairman and CEO Brad Corson, along with President John Whelan and VP of Investor Relations Peter Shaw, will lead the call. Corson will provide opening remarks before taking questions from covering analysts. The webcast recording will remain available for one year on Imperial's website.

Alternative access to the earnings information will be available through Imperial's website and Canada's SEDAR+ system if technical difficulties arise with the EDGAR filing system.

Imperial Oil (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has announced its upcoming 2025 Investor Day, scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. EST. The event will be hosted by key executives including Brad Corson (chairman and CEO), John Whelan (president), and Peter Shaw (vice-president, investor relations).

The presentation will feature updates on company operations and business strategy, followed by a Q&A session. The event will be accessible via webcast, with the recording remaining available for one year on Imperial's website. Imperial maintains its position as Canada's largest petroleum refiner and a major crude oil producer, with significant operations in petrochemicals and coast-to-coast fuel marketing.

E3 Lithium (TSXV: ETL, OTCQX: EEMMF) has finalized rights and agreements with Imperial Oil for freehold mineral tenure for its Clearwater Project. The Project Completion Agreement dated February 28, 2025, provides E3 with a mineral lease covering 110 sections of Imperial's freehold interest.

The lease features a 10-year primary term with a renewable 10-year term. The agreement includes the cancellation of 3,413,979 warrants granted to Imperial at C$1.86 per warrant, with E3 paying C$4,150,000 in three installments over 2025's first three quarters.

Following E3's successful pilot operations in 2023, the company plans a demonstration program for 2025. This agreement strengthens E3's position in developing lithium production in Alberta and advancing the Clearwater Project, which aims to establish Alberta as a key player in the global lithium supply chain.

Imperial Oil has announced key leadership changes, with current Chairman, President, and CEO Brad Corson set to retire after 42 years of service. The board has appointed John Whelan as president effective April 1, 2025, who will then assume the role of chairman, president and CEO following the annual shareholders meeting on May 8, 2025.

Under Corson's five-year leadership, Imperial achieved record upstream production, exceptional downstream performance, and delivered significant shareholder value through share price appreciation and cash returns. The company advanced strategic initiatives including growth projects at Kearl and Cold Lake, the Strathcona renewable diesel facility, and the Low Carbon Solutions business.

Whelan, currently ExxonMobil Upstream's senior vice president, brings extensive experience from various technical, operations, and management positions across global markets. He previously served as Imperial's vice president of Upstream production and senior vice president, Upstream, leading the organization through record growth periods.

Imperial Oil (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has announced a quarterly dividend of 72 cents per share for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 20% increase from the previous quarter's dividend of 60 cents per share. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 5, 2025.

The company highlighted its track record of financial stability and growth in Canada's petroleum industry, noting that it has maintained dividend payments for over a century and has increased its annual dividend for 30 consecutive years. Imperial Oil maintains its position as Canada's largest petroleum refiner and a major crude oil producer and petrochemical manufacturer.