8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):             February 1, 2019      

IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Canada	0-12014	98-0017682
(State or other jurisdiction      of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

505 Quarry Park Boulevard S.E., Calgary, Alberta	T2C 5N1
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:              1-800-567-3776                        

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01	Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 1, 2019, Imperial Oil Limited (the “company”) by means of a press release announced that the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 19 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company for the first quarter of 2019. The dividend is payable on April 1, 2019, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)	Exhibits.
	The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report on Form 8-K:
	99.1  News release of the company on February 1, 2019 announcing the first quarter dividend on the common shares of the company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED
Date:   February 1, 2019
	By:	/s/ Ian Laing
	Name:	Ian Laing
	Title:	Assistant General Counsel and
		Corporate Secretary
	By:	/s/ Cathryn Walker
	Name:	Cathryn Walker
	Title:	Assistant Corporate Secretary

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Imperial declares first quarter 2019 dividend

Calgary, AB – February 1, 2019 – Imperial Oil Limited today declared a quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share on the outstanding common shares of the company, payable on April 1, 2019, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2019.

This first quarter 2019 dividend compares with the fourth quarter 2018 dividend of 19 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 24 consecutive years.

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After more than a century, Imperial continues to be an industry leader in applying technology and innovation to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources. As Canada’s largest petroleum refiner, a major producer of crude oil, a key petrochemical producer and a leading fuels marketer from coast to coast, our company remains committed to high standards across all areas of our business.