Headquartered in Houston, Exxon Corporation enjoys earnings approaching \(\$ 5\) billion dollars, a return on equity exceeding 20 percent, proven reserves over 1 billion gallons, and a market capitalization of \(\$ 175\) million-the fifth largest among U.S. multinational corporations and the largest by far among major integrated oil companies. The company conducts upstream exploration and/or production in 30 countries worldwide and global downstream business in over 75 countries.
Required: Using online and other public sources of information, prepare a client strategy template for Exxon that summarizes the company's financial goals and operating strategies and the characteristics of the business.