Hess Sends Letter to Shareholders on Behalf of Company's Independent Director Nominees

Hess Corporation

(“Hess” or “the Company”) today sent a letter on behalf of the Company's new, independent director nominees to all of Hess' shareholders in connection with its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on May 16, 2013. The Board recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of Hess' highly qualified independent nominees on the WHITE proxy card. For information about Hess' transformation and the 2013 Annual Meeting, please visit: www.transforminghess.com. Included below is the full text of the letter: Dear Hess Shareholder, As independent nominees to the Hess