Forward-looking statements
Statements of future events or conditions in this report, including projections, targets, expectations, estimates, and business plans are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as believe, anticipate, intend, propose, plan, goal, seek, project, predict, target, estimate, expect, strategy, outlook, schedule, future, continue, likely, may, should, will and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, references to the use of derivative instruments and effectiveness of risk mitigation; the company’s intention to initiate a substantial issuer bid, including the size, timing for determining the terms and pricing, commencement, structure and ExxonMobil’s intent to make a proportionate tender; updated earnings sensitivities; and the company’s continued evaluation of renewal of its normal course issuer bid program.
Forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions at the time the statements are made. Actual future financial and operating results, including expectations and assumptions concerning demand growth and energy source, supply and mix; commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and general market conditions; production rates, growth and mix; project plans, timing, costs, technical evaluations and capacities and the company’s ability to effectively execute on these plans and operate its assets; that the necessary exemptive relief to proceed with the substantial issuer bid under applicable securities laws will be received on the timeline anticipated; ExxonMobil making a proportionate tender in connection with the substantial issuer bid; cash generation, financing sources and capital structure, including the timing and amount of share repurchases; capital and environmental expenditures; the adoption and impact of new facilities or technologies on reductions to GHG emissions intensity; receipt of regulatory approvals; applicable laws and government policies, including with respect to climate change and GHG emissions reductions; progression of
COVID-19
and its impacts on Imperial’s ability to operate its assets; the company’s ability to effectively execute on its business continuity plans and pandemic response activities; and commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and general market conditions could differ materially depending on a number of factors.
These factors include global, regional or local changes in supply and demand for oil, natural gas, and petroleum and petrochemical products and resulting price, differential and margin impacts, including foreign government action with respect to supply levels and prices, the impact of
COVID-19
on demand and the occurrence of wars; availability and allocation of capital; the receipt, in a timely manner, of regulatory and third-party approvals; project management and schedules and timely completion of projects; unanticipated technical or operational difficulties; management effectiveness and disaster response preparedness, including business continuity plans in response to
COVID-19;
operational hazards and risks; availability and performance of third-party service providers, including in light of restrictions related to
COVID-19;
environmental risks inherent in oil and gas exploration and production activities; political or regulatory events, including changes in law or government policy such as tax laws, production curtailment and actions in response to
COVID-19;
the results of research programs and new technologies, and ability to bring new technologies to commercial scale on a cost-competitive basis; cybersecurity incidents, including increased reliance on remote working arrangements; currency exchange rates; general economic conditions; and other factors discussed in Item 1A risk factors and Item 7 management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations of Imperial Oil Limited’s most recent annual report on Form
10-K.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas companies and some that are unique to Imperial. Imperial’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. Imperial undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable law.
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 any government payment transparency reports.
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