Last May, Exxon reported losses for the first time since 1988. The company, which made a profit of 2.4 billion dollars in the first quarter of last year, has lost 610 million dollars this year. ExxonMobil decided to cut its 2020 spending by 30 percent, or $ 10 billion, on April 7, to protect its balance sheet and quarterly dividends. ExxonMobil lost the title of 'the most valuable company in the world' to Apple in January 2012.
From 500 Billion Dollars To 178 Billion Dollars
The energy giant, whose value in 2007 exceeded $ 500 billion and now declined to $ 178 billion, found the solution to lay workers.
Although Exxon's statement made in July, it was announced that they had no plans to remove personnel, but steps were taken in this direction. Shortly after the announcement of the voluntary layoff program in Australia, it was announced that there would be a global workforce decline.
‘To Become Stronger '
Company spokesperson Casey Norton said, “We are conducting country-by-country assessments to increase efficiency to accurately size our business and make it stronger in the future. Our voluntary dismissal program will help the company cope with unprecedented conditions in the market ”
Exxon did not disclose how many personnel they plan to pull out in total. Exxon Mobil also made the decision to sell its 50 percent stake in the Bass Strait Oil and Gas Joint Venture in Australia. According to analysts, it could generate $ 3 billion in revenue. It was also noted that the company could sell Altona, the oldest oil refinery in Australia and located in Melbourne.