1.06.2005 ET

(CSRwire) TORONTO - In response to the recent devastating earthquake and resulting tsunamis in Asia and Africa, the Imperial Oil Foundation today announced it will make a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross.

ExxonMobil Corporation, Imperial Oil's majority shareholder, is contributing $5 million worldwide to assist tsunami relief efforts. ExxonMobil will also match employee donations, including those made by Imperial employees and retirees, retroactive from December 26, 2004 until March 31, 2005.

"Imperial Oil is deeply saddened by this terrible disaster, which has had a devastating impact," said Tim Hearn, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Imperial Oil. "Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those touched by this tragedy and with the survivors as they attempt to put their lives back in order."

In 2004, Imperial Oil contributed $10 million to enhance the well-being of communities across Canada, building on a tradition of corporate giving that began in 1894. More than 110 years later, Imperial is supporting over 400 organizations across Canada with an emphasis on children, education, community services, and the arts. For more information about Imperial's community investment activities, please visit www.imperialoil.ca.

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