First quarter dividend declaration

CALGARY , Feb. 2 /CNW/ - Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on April 1, 2010 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2010 .

This first quarter 2010 dividend compares with the fourth quarter 2009 dividend of 10 cents per share.

Imperial has a long and successful history of growth and financial stability in Canada as a leading member of the petroleum industry. The company has paid dividends every year for over a century and has increased its annual dividend payment for fifteen consecutive years.

For further information: Investor relations, Mark Stumpf, [phone]; Media relations, Pius Rolheiser, [phone]