ExxonMobil Rejects NYC Comptroller's 'Politically Motivated Misrepresentations' in Proxy Battle

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ExxonMobil has filed additional proxy materials to directly counter the New York City Comptroller's campaign, refuting claims of shareholder disenfranchisement and defending its redomiciliation and retail voting proposals.

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• Rebuttal to NYC Comptroller

  ExxonMobil issued a strong response to the New York City Comptroller, Mark Levine, accusing him of 'politically motivated, systematic misrepresentation' regarding the company's proxy statement.

• Defense of Redomiciliation

  The company defended its proposal to redomicile to Texas, stating it aligns corporate governance with operations and preserves shareholder rights, denying any connection to the retail voting program.

• Defense of Retail Voting Program

  ExxonMobil asserted its Voluntary Retail Voting Program simplifies the voting process and increases shareholder participation without infringing on rights.

• Accusations of Misleading Statements

  The filing directly addressed and refuted specific 'misleading statements' and 'misleading appeals to authority' made by the Comptroller, including claims about SEC no-action letters and academic quotes.

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This filing represents ExxonMobil's direct and forceful rebuttal to the New York City Comptroller's campaign against its key proxy proposals. The company is defending its planned redomiciliation to Texas and its retail proxy voting program, accusing the Comptroller of systematic misrepresentation and politically motivated scaremongering. This escalation in the proxy battle highlights significant corporate governance disputes, including shareholder rights and the company's legal domicile, which are critical issues for a company of ExxonMobil's size and investor base.