Go to the home page of ExxonMobil Corporation (https://www.exxonmobil .com) and link to its financial reports page. Now, do the same for Royal Dutch Shell plc (https://www.shell.com), BP plc (https://www.bp.com), and Total Group (https://www.total.com/ho/en).
Compare the dividend and the capital investment policies of these four major international oil companies.
How do the dividend payment policies of the three European-based companies differ from the U.S.-based company, regarding payout percentages, absolute amount, and payment frequency?
Why do you think that BP's accounts are denominated in dollars, even though the group is headquartered in London?