Exxon, activist spend over $65 million in battle for oil giant's future
Exxon, activist spend over $65 million in battle for oil giant's future By Jennifer Hiller and Svea Herbst-Bayliss Reuters HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp and a small activist hedge fund are waging a more than $65 million proxy fight over board seats, with the largest U.S. oil producer marshalling executives, TV appearances, social media and websites to rebut the challenge. The David-and-Goliath fight has Exxon determined to block Engine No. 1's four nominees at its May 26 shareholder meeting, while urging shareholders reject proposals to split its chairman and chief executive roles...