XOM Announces Workforce Restructuring Plans Post Pioneer Merger

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) , the U.S.-based oil and gas giant, has announced its plans to lay off 397 Pioneer Natural Resources employees following the latter’s acquisition earlier this year. In May 2024, XOM acquired Pioneer Natural Resources in a transaction worth $63 billion. Following this, Exxon Mobil became the largest oil and gas producer in the prolific Permian Basin. The company benefited from integrating Pioneer’s assets into its portfolio. XOM’s production reached an all-time high in almost 10 ...