XOM appoints Greg C. Garland, joins Audit & Finance Committees

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Exxon Mobil Corporation reported a board change. On October 28, 2025, the Board elected Greg C. Garland as a non-employee director, effective November 3, 2025. He will serve on the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee.

As with other non-employee directors, Mr. Garland will receive a one-time grant of 8,000 shares of restricted ExxonMobil common stock under the 2004 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, and thereafter the same compensation as other non-employee directors as described in the Proxy Statement dated April 7, 2025.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Routine board refresh; standard committee roles and equity grant.

ExxonMobil added Greg C. Garland as a non-employee director effective November 3, 2025. He joins the Audit and Finance Committees, which oversee financial reporting, controls, capital structure, and funding policies. The committee assignments align with typical responsibilities for experienced directors.

Compensation follows established policy: a one-time grant of 8,000 restricted shares under the 2004 plan, then ongoing pay consistent with the April 7, 2025 proxy. This is a standard governance update without immediate financial impact; implications depend on future board decisions and disclosures.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025

Exxon Mobil Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey			1-2256			13-5409005
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 22777 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring, Texas 77389-1425

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 940-6000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

						Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol			on Which Registered
Common Stock, without par value			XOM			New York Stock Exchange
0.524% Notes due 2028			XOM28			New York Stock Exchange
0.835% Notes due 2032			XOM32			New York Stock Exchange
1.408% Notes due 2039			XOM39A			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. ☐

Item 5.02			Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(d) On October 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil” or “the Corporation”) elected Greg C. Garland as a new non-employee director of the Corporation, effective November 3, 2025. The Board appointed Mr. Garland to serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee.  As with other non-employee directors of the Corporation, Mr. Garland will receive an initial one-time grant of 8,000 shares of restricted ExxonMobil common stock under the Corporation’s 2004 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan. Thereafter, Mr. Garland will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors of the Corporation as described in the Corporation’s most recent Proxy Statement dated April 7, 2025.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

			EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
Date: November 3, 2025			By:			/s/ LEN M. FOX
						Len M. Fox
						Vice President, Controller and Tax
						(Principal Accounting Officer)

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FAQ

What did ExxonMobil (XOM) announce in this 8-K?

The Board elected Greg C. Garland as a non-employee director, effective November 3, 2025.

Which committees will Greg C. Garland join at ExxonMobil (XOM)?

He was appointed to the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee.

What equity grant will Greg C. Garland receive at ExxonMobil (XOM)?

He will receive a one-time grant of 8,000 shares of restricted ExxonMobil common stock under the 2004 plan.

When is Greg C. Garland’s appointment to ExxonMobil’s board effective?

His appointment is effective on November 3, 2025.

How will Greg C. Garland be compensated after the initial grant at ExxonMobil (XOM)?

He will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors as described in the April 7, 2025 Proxy Statement.

What form did ExxonMobil (XOM) use to disclose this change?

The change was disclosed on a Form 8-K under Item 5.02.