Fourth quarter dividend declaration

CALGARY , Oct. 29 /CNW/ - Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on January 1, 2010 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2009 .

This fourth quarter dividend compares with the third quarter 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.

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