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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine No. 1, a new investment firm that seeks to enhance long-term value through active ownership, today announced its intention to nominate four highly qualified, independent director candidates to the Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) (ExxonMobil or the Company) Board of Directors (the Board) in connection with the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), the nations second largest pension fund and owner of over $300 million in value of the Companys stock, today is announcing its support for Engine No. 1s director candidates. In a letter sent today to the Board, Engine No. 1 outlined the case for much-needed change at ExxonMobil and a proposed path forward to protect and enhance long-term value for the Companys shareholders. Engine No. 1s plan to reenergize ExxonMobil includes: In its letter, Engine No. 1 stated, We believe that for ExxonMobil to avoid the fate of other once-iconic American companies, it must better position itself for long-term, sustainable value creation. Doing so will not be easy and will require a board with a diversified level of insight into the evolving trends, technologies, markets, and policies shaping the future of the industry, yet none of ExxonMobils independent directors have any other energy industry experience. This is not a criticism of any director, each of whom is highly accomplished and respected, including by us. It is instead an acknowledgement of the unique challenges facing ExxonMobil and the industry. Christopher Ailman, Chief Investment Officer of CalSTRS, stated, It is time to demand change at ExxonMobil. CalSTRS stewardship activities date back over 30 years and reflect our focus on influencing long-term value creation. We intend to use our vote as an active shareholder to support Engine No. 1s slate of directors because a change at the top is necessary to reposition this Company to be successful for the long-term. Engine No. 1s Director Candidates include: The full text of the letter is available here. Additional information regarding Engine No. 1s plan to reenergize ExxonMobil may be found at www.ReenergizeXOM.com. About Engine No. 1 Engine No. 1 is an investment firm purpose-built to create long-term value by driving positive impact through active ownership. For more information, please visit: www.Engine1.com. Important Information Engine No. 1 LLC, Engine No. 1 LP, Christopher James, Charles Penner (collectively, Engine), Gregory J. Goff, Kaisa Hietala, Alexander Karsner, and Anders Runevad (collectively and together with Engine, the Participants) intend to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a definitive proxy statement and accompanying form of WHITE proxy to be used in connection with the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Exxon Mobil Corporation (the Company). All shareholders of the Company are advised to read the definitive proxy statement and other documents related to the solicitation of proxies by the Participants when they become available, as they will contain important information, including additional information related to the Participants. The definitive proxy statement and an accompanying WHITE proxy card will be furnished to some or all of the Companys shareholders and will be, along with other relevant documents, available at no charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov/. Information about the Participants and a description of their direct or indirect interests by security holdings will be contained in a Schedule 14A filed by the Participants with the SEC. This document will be available free of charge from the source indicated above. For information about CalSTRS and its interests in the Company, the Participants refer stockholders to CalSTRS and its public filings on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Disclaimer This material does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein in any state to any person. In addition, the discussions and opinions in this press release and the material contained herein are for general information only, and are not intended to provide investment advice. All statements contained in this press release that are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on future events are forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance or results, and the words anticipate, believe, expect, potential, could, opportunity, estimate, and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. The projected results and statements contained in this press release and the material contained herein that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, speak only as of the date of this press release and involve risks that may cause the actual results to be materially different. Certain information included in this material is based on data obtained from sources considered to be reliable. No representation is made with respect to the accuracy or completeness of such data, and any analyses provided to assist the recipient of this material in evaluating the matters described herein may be based on subjective assessments and assumptions and may use one among alternative methodologies that produce different results. Accordingly, any analyses should also not be viewed as factual and also should not be relied upon as an accurate prediction of future results. All figures are unaudited estimates and subject to revision without notice. Engine disclaims any obligation to update the information herein and reserves the right to change any of its opinions expressed herein at any time as it deems appropriate. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Engine has neither sought nor obtained the consent from any third party to use any statements or information contained herein that have been obtained or derived from statements made or published by such third parties. Except as otherwise expressly stated herein, any such statements or information should not be viewed as indicating the support of such third parties for the views expressed herein.

Answer: Engine No. 1 to Nominate Four Highly Qualified, Independent Director Candidates to ExxonMobil Board Sends Letter to ExxonMobil Board Outlining Need for Directors with Diversified Energy Experience, Greater Capital Allocation Discipline, Strategic Plan for Sustainable Value Creation, and Better Shareholder-Aligned Management Incentives Believes Oil & Gas Industry is in Transition and ExxonMobil Must Evolve to Protect and Enhance Long-Term Value for Shareholders