UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30,March 31, 20232024

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file No.: 1-4601

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Schlumberger N.V. (Schlumberger Limited)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Curaçao

52-0684746

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

42 rue Saint-Dominique

Paris, France

75007

 

 

 

5599 San Felipe

Houston, Texas, United States of America

77056

 

 

 

62 Buckingham Gate

 

 

London, United Kingdom

 

SW1E 6AJ

 

 

 

Parkstraat 83

The Hague, The Netherlands

2514 JG

(Addresses of principal executive offices)

(Zip Codes)

Registrant’s telephone number in the United States, including area code, is: (713) 513-2000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

common stock, par value $0.01 per share

SLB

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

Outstanding at June 30, 2023March 31, 2024

COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE

1,421,186,0161,429,337,724

 

 

 


SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

SecondFirst Quarter 20232024 Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

 

Page

PART I

Financial Information

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1614

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2119

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

2119

 

 

 

 

PART II

Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

2220

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

2220

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2220

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2220

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

2220

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

2221

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

2322

 

 


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter

 

 

Six Months

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services

$

5,563

 

 

$

4,732

 

 

$

10,897

 

 

$

8,954

 

$

5,676

 

 

$

5,334

 

Product sales

 

2,536

 

 

 

2,041

 

 

 

4,938

 

 

 

3,781

 

 

3,031

 

 

 

2,402

 

Total Revenue

 

8,099

 

 

 

6,773

 

 

 

15,835

 

 

 

12,735

 

 

8,707

 

 

 

7,736

 

Interest & other income

 

82

 

 

 

311

 

 

 

174

 

 

 

361

 

 

84

 

 

 

92

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services

 

4,288

 

 

 

3,720

 

 

 

8,417

 

 

 

7,107

 

 

4,415

 

 

 

4,129

 

Cost of sales

 

2,214

 

 

 

1,848

 

 

 

4,370

 

 

 

3,474

 

 

2,592

 

 

 

2,156

 

Research & engineering

 

163

 

 

 

154

 

 

 

337

 

 

 

295

 

 

182

 

 

 

174

 

General & administrative

 

96

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

187

 

 

 

183

 

 

121

 

 

 

91

 

Merger & integration

 

11

 

 

 

-

 

Interest

 

127

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

244

 

 

 

247

 

 

113

 

 

 

117

 

Income before taxes

 

1,293

 

 

 

1,152

 

 

 

2,454

 

 

 

1,790

 

 

1,357

 

 

 

1,161

 

Tax expense

 

246

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

464

 

 

 

300

 

 

259

 

 

 

217

 

Net income

 

1,047

 

 

 

970

 

 

 

1,990

 

 

 

1,490

 

 

1,098

 

 

 

944

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

14

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

21

 

 

30

 

 

 

10

 

Net income attributable to SLB

$

1,033

 

 

$

959

 

 

$

1,967

 

 

$

1,469

 

$

1,068

 

 

$

934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income per share of SLB

$

0.73

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

1.38

 

 

$

1.04

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income per share of SLB

$

0.72

 

 

$

0.67

 

 

$

1.36

 

 

$

1.02

 

$

0.74

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

1,423

 

 

 

1,414

 

 

 

1,425

 

 

 

1,413

 

 

1,431

 

 

 

1,426

 

Assuming dilution

 

1,442

 

 

 

1,436

 

 

 

1,444

 

 

 

1,435

 

 

1,447

 

 

 

1,446

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

3


SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter

 

 

Six Months

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

2024

 

2023

 

Net income

$

1,047

 

$

970

 

 

$

1,990

 

$

1,490

 

$

1,098

 

$

944

 

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized net change arising during the period

 

(43

)

 

216

 

 

 

(77

)

 

110

 

 

23

 

 

(34

)

Cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges

 

105

 

 

(106

)

 

 

72

 

 

(97

)

Reclassification to net income of net realized (gain) loss

 

(9

)

 

55

 

 

 

(14

)

 

72

 

Net loss on cash flow hedges

 

(17

)

 

(33

)

Reclassification to net income of net realized gain

 

(1

)

 

(5

)

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization to net income of net actuarial loss

 

(2

)

 

14

 

 

 

(4

)

 

30

 

Amortization to net income of net actuarial gain

 

-

 

 

(2

)

Amortization to net income of net prior service credit

 

(6

)

 

(6

)

 

 

(11

)

 

(11

)

 

(6

)

 

(6

)

Income taxes on pension and other postretirement benefit plans

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

 

3

 

 

2

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

Other

 

5

 

 

 

-

 

Comprehensive income

 

1,094

 

 

1,145

 

 

 

1,959

 

 

1,596

 

 

1,103

 

 

866

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

14

 

 

11

 

 

 

23

 

 

21

 

 

30

 

 

10

 

Comprehensive income attributable to SLB

$

1,080

 

$

1,134

 

 

$

1,936

 

$

1,575

 

$

1,073

 

$

856

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

4


SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun. 30,

 

 

 

 

Mar. 31,

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

2024

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

2022

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

2023

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

1,930

 

 

$

1,655

 

$

2,788

 

 

$

2,900

 

Short-term investments

 

1,264

 

 

 

1,239

 

 

703

 

 

 

1,089

 

Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts (2023 - $339; 2022 - $340)

 

7,675

 

 

 

7,032

 

Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts (2024 - $333; 2023 - $337)

 

8,222

 

 

 

7,812

 

Inventories

 

4,360

 

 

 

3,999

 

 

4,549

 

 

 

4,387

 

Other current assets

 

925

 

 

 

1,078

 

 

1,438

 

 

 

1,530

 

 

16,154

 

 

 

15,003

 

 

17,700

 

 

 

17,718

 

Investments in Affiliated Companies

 

1,601

 

 

 

1,581

 

 

1,606

 

 

 

1,624

 

Fixed Assets less accumulated depreciation

 

6,804

 

 

 

6,607

 

 

7,253

 

 

 

7,240

 

Goodwill

 

13,117

 

 

 

12,982

 

 

14,086

 

 

 

14,084

 

Intangible Assets

 

2,968

 

 

 

2,992

 

 

3,167

 

 

 

3,239

 

Other Assets

 

4,182

 

 

 

3,970

 

 

4,044

 

 

 

4,052

 

$

44,826

 

 

$

43,135

 

$

47,856

 

 

$

47,957

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

8,938

 

 

$

9,121

 

$

10,051

 

 

$

10,904

 

Estimated liability for taxes on income

 

859

 

 

 

1,002

 

 

987

 

 

 

994

 

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

 

1,993

 

 

 

1,632

 

 

1,430

 

 

 

1,123

 

Dividends payable

 

373

 

 

 

263

 

 

411

 

 

 

374

 

 

12,163

 

 

 

12,018

 

 

12,879

 

 

 

13,395

 

Long-term Debt

 

11,342

 

 

 

10,594

 

 

10,740

 

 

 

10,842

 

Postretirement Benefits

 

167

 

 

 

165

 

 

177

 

 

 

175

 

Deferred Taxes

 

183

 

 

 

61

 

 

115

 

 

 

140

 

Other Liabilities

 

2,037

 

 

 

2,308

 

 

2,022

 

 

 

2,046

 

 

25,892

 

 

 

25,146

 

 

25,933

 

 

 

26,598

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

11,270

 

 

 

11,837

 

 

11,344

 

 

 

11,624

 

Treasury stock

 

(750

)

 

 

(1,016

)

 

(531

)

 

 

(678

)

Retained earnings

 

11,974

 

 

 

10,719

 

 

14,172

 

 

 

13,497

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(3,886

)

 

 

(3,855

)

 

(4,249

)

 

 

(4,254

)

SLB stockholders’ equity

 

18,608

 

 

 

17,685

 

 

20,736

 

 

 

20,189

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

326

 

 

 

304

 

 

1,187

 

 

 

1,170

 

 

18,934

 

 

 

17,989

 

 

21,923

 

 

 

21,359

 

$

44,826

 

 

$

43,135

 

$

47,856

 

 

$

47,957

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

5


SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

1,990

 

 

$

1,490

 

$

1,098

 

 

$

944

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

 

(36

)

 

 

(242

)

Gain on sale of real estate

 

-

 

 

 

(43

)

Charges and credits

 

25

 

 

 

(36

)

Depreciation and amortization (1)

 

1,124

 

 

 

1,065

 

 

600

 

 

 

563

 

Deferred taxes

 

118

 

 

 

11

 

 

(30

)

 

 

112

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

160

 

 

 

160

 

 

100

 

 

 

81

 

Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received

 

(79

)

 

 

(22

)

 

(16

)

 

 

(32

)

Change in assets and liabilities: (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in receivables

 

(614

)

 

 

(887

)

 

(429

)

 

 

(509

)

Increase in inventories

 

(368

)

 

 

(652

)

 

(172

)

 

 

(288

)

Decrease (increase) in other current assets

 

157

 

 

 

(240

)

Increase in other assets

 

(18

)

 

 

(26

)

Decrease in other current assets

 

46

 

 

 

54

 

Decrease (increase) in other assets

 

7

 

 

 

(10

)

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(270

)

 

 

(57

)

 

(885

)

 

 

(473

)

Decrease in estimated liability for taxes on income

 

(191

)

 

 

(48

)

 

(46

)

 

 

(84

)

(Decrease) increase in other liabilities

 

(63

)

 

 

4

 

Other

 

28

 

 

 

26

 

 

29

 

 

 

8

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

1,938

 

 

 

539

 

 

327

 

 

 

330

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(881

)

 

 

(664

)

 

(399

)

 

 

(410

)

APS investments

 

(253

)

 

 

(311

)

 

(121

)

 

 

(133

)

Exploration data costs capitalized

 

(83

)

 

 

(64

)

 

(29

)

 

 

(52

)

Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired

 

(262

)

 

 

(8

)

 

(27

)

 

 

(244

)

Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares

 

137

 

 

 

513

 

 

-

 

 

 

137

 

Proceeds from sale of real estate

 

-

 

 

 

120

 

(Purchase) sale of short-term investments, net

 

(24

)

 

 

457

 

Sale of short-term investments, net

 

390

 

 

 

236

 

Other

 

(164

)

 

 

(76

)

 

35

 

 

 

(81

)

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(1,530

)

 

 

(33

)

 

(151

)

 

 

(547

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(605

)

 

 

(352

)

 

(357

)

 

 

(249

)

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

 

86

 

 

 

64

 

 

100

 

 

 

86

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

38

 

 

 

29

 

 

15

 

 

 

35

 

Taxes paid on net settled stock-based compensation awards

 

(78

)

 

 

(88

)

Stock repurchase program

 

(443

)

 

 

-

 

 

(270

)

 

 

(230

)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

992

 

 

 

-

 

 

345

 

 

 

559

 

Net decrease in short-term borrowings

 

(48

)

 

 

(11

)

 

(9

)

 

 

(50

)

Taxes paid on net settled stock-based compensation awards

 

(144

)

 

 

(85

)

Other

 

3

 

 

 

(3

)

 

(13

)

 

 

(1

)

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

(121

)

 

 

(358

)

NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

(267

)

 

 

62

 

Net increase in cash before translation effect

 

287

 

 

 

148

 

 

(91

)

 

 

(155

)

Translation effect on cash

 

(12

)

 

 

(12

)

 

(21

)

 

 

1

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

1,655

 

 

 

1,757

 

 

2,900

 

 

 

1,655

 

Cash, end of period

$

1,930

 

 

$

1,893

 

$

2,788

 

 

$

1,501

 

 

(1)
Includes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, exploration data costs, and APS investments.
(2)
Net of the effect of business acquisitions.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

6


SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Noncontrolling

 

January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023

 

Issued

 

 

In Treasury

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Loss

 

 

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2023

 

$

11,837

 

 

$

(1,016

)

 

$

10,719

 

 

$

(3,855

)

 

$

304

 

 

$

17,989

 

January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024

 

Issued

 

In Treasury

 

Earnings

 

Loss

 

Interests

 

Total

Balance, January 1, 2024

 

$11,624

 

$(678)

 

$13,497

 

$(4,254)

 

$1,170

 

$21,359

Net income

 

 

 

 

1,967

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

1,990

 

 

 

 

1,068

 

 

30

 

1,098

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(77

)

 

 

 

 

(77

)

 

 

 

 

23

 

23

Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

 

(18)

 

 

(18)

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

 

 

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

(5)

Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged

 

 

(31

)

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

 

 

38

 

 

(6)

 

21

 

 

 

 

15

Vesting of restricted stock, net of taxes withheld

 

 

(573

)

 

 

429

 

 

 

 

 

 

(144

)

 

(338)

 

260

 

 

 

 

(78)

Employee stock purchase plan

 

 

(123

)

 

 

209

 

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

 

(36)

 

136

 

 

 

 

100

Stock repurchase program

 

 

 

(443

)

 

 

 

 

 

(443

)

 

 

(270)

 

 

 

 

(270)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

 

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

100

Dividends declared ($0.50 per share)

 

 

 

 

(712

)

 

 

 

 

(712

)

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(2

)

Dividends declared ($0.275 per share)

 

 

 

(393)

 

 

 

(393)

Other

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

(13)

 

(8)

Balance, June 30, 2023

 

$

11,270

 

 

$

(750

)

 

$

11,974

 

 

$

(3,886

)

 

$

326

 

 

$

18,934

 

Balance, March 31, 2024

 

$11,344

 

$(531)

 

$14,172

 

$(4,249)

 

$1,187

 

$21,923

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

Noncontrolling

 

January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022

 

Issued

 

 

In Treasury

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Loss

 

 

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

 

$

12,608

 

 

$

(2,233

)

 

$

8,199

 

 

$

(3,570

)

 

$

282

 

 

$

15,286

 

January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

 

Issued

 

In Treasury

 

Earnings

 

Loss

 

Interests

 

Total

Balance, January 1, 2023

 

$11,837

 

$(1,016)

 

$10,719

 

$(3,855)

 

$304

 

$17,989

Net income

 

 

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

1,490

 

 

 

 

934

 

 

10

 

944

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

 

 

(34)

 

(34)

Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

(38)

 

 

(38)

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

(6)

 

 

(6)

Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged

 

 

(24

)

 

 

53

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

(28)

 

63

 

 

 

 

35

Vesting of restricted stock, net of taxes withheld

 

 

(658

)

 

 

573

 

 

 

 

 

 

(85

)

 

(503)

 

415

 

 

 

 

(88)

Employee stock purchase plan

 

 

(104

)

 

 

168

 

 

 

 

 

 

64

 

 

(123)

 

209

 

 

 

 

86

Stock repurchase program

 

 

(230)

 

 

 

 

(230)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

 

 

81

 

 

 

 

 

81

Dividends declared ($0.30 per share)

 

 

 

 

(424

)

 

 

 

 

(424

)

Dividends declared ($0.25 per share)

 

 

 

(357)

 

 

 

(357)

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(2)

 

(2)

Other

 

 

(1

)

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

3

 

Balance, June 30, 2022

 

$

11,981

 

 

$

(1,436

)

 

$

9,244

 

 

$

(3,464

)

 

$

300

 

 

$

16,625

 

Balance, March 31, 2023

 

$11,264

 

$(559)

 

$11,296

 

$(3,933)

 

$312

 

$18,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023

 

Issued

 

 

In Treasury

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Loss

 

 

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance, April 1, 2023

 

$

11,264

 

 

$

(559

)

 

$

11,296

 

 

$

(3,933

)

 

$

312

 

 

$

18,380

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,033

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

1,047

 

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(43

)

 

 

 

 

 

(43

)

Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

 

 

(6

)

Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged

 

 

(3

)

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Vesting of restricted stock, net of taxes withheld

 

 

(70

)

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(56

)

Stock repurchase program

 

 

 

 

(213

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(213

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

79

 

Dividends declared ($0.25 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(355

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(355

)

Other

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Balance, June 30, 2023

 

$

11,270

 

 

$

(750

)

 

$

11,974

 

 

$

(3,886

)

 

$

326

 

 

$

18,934

 

7


 

 

 

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Retained

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

April 1, 2022– June 30, 2022

 

Issued

 

 

In Treasury

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Loss

 

 

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance, April 1, 2022

 

$

11,957

 

 

$

(1,503

)

 

$

8,532

 

 

$

(3,639

)

 

$

292

 

 

$

15,639

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

959

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

970

 

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

216

 

 

 

 

 

 

216

 

Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(51

)

 

 

 

 

(51

)

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged

 

 

(18

)

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

Vesting of restricted stock, net of taxes withheld

 

 

(27

)

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71

 

Dividends declared ($0.175 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(247

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(247

)

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(4

)

Other

 

 

(2

)

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

Balance, June 30, 2022

 

$

11,981

 

 

$

(1,436

)

 

$

9,244

 

 

$

(3,464

)

 

$

300

 

 

$

16,625

 

 

SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Issued

 

 

In Treasury

 

 

Outstanding

 

Issued

 

 

In Treasury

 

 

Outstanding

 

Balance, January 1, 2023

 

1,434

 

 

 

(14

)

 

 

1,420

 

Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Balance, January 1, 2024

 

1,439

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

1,427

 

Vesting of restricted stock

 

-

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

6

 

 

-

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

 

-

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

-

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Stock repurchase program

 

-

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

(9

)

 

-

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(5

)

Balance, June 30, 2023

 

1,434

 

 

 

(13

)

 

 

1,421

 

Balance, March 31, 2024

 

1,439

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

1,429

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

87


SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries (“SLB”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of SLB management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement have been included in the accompanying unaudited financial statements. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Operating results for the six-monththree-month period ended June 30, 2023March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2023.2024. The December 31, 20222023 balance sheet information has been derived from the SLB 20222023 audited financial statements. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the SLB Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022,2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 25,24, 2024.

Recently Announced Transaction

On April 2, 2024, SLB announced a definitive agreement to purchase ChampionX Corporation ("ChampionX") in an all-stock transaction. ChampionX is a global leader in chemistry solutions, artificial lift systems, and highly engineered equipment and technologies that help companies drill for and produce oil and gas safely, efficiently, and sustainably around the world. Under the terms of the agreement, ChampionX shareholders will receive 0.735 shares of SLB common stock in exchange for each ChampionX share. At the closing of the transaction ChampionX shareholders will own approximately 9% of SLB's outstanding shares of common stock. ChampionX reported revenue of approximately $3.8 billion in 2023. The transaction is subject to ChampionX stockholder approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. It is anticipated that the closing of the transaction will occur before the end of 2024.

2. Charges and Credits

2024

In connection with SLB's October 2023 acquisition of the Aker Solutions ("Aker") subsea business, SLB recorded $25 million of pretax charges during the first quarter of 2024 consisting of: $14 million relating to the amortization of purchase accounting adjustments associated with the write-up of acquired inventories to its estimated fair value and $11 million of other merger and integration-related costs. $14 million of these costs are classified in Cost of Sales in the Consolidated Statement of Income, with the remaining $11 million classified in Merger & integration.

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax Charge

 

 

Tax Benefit

 

 

Interests

 

 

Net

 

Merger and integration

$

25

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

14

 

2023

On December 31, 2020, SLB contributed its onshore hydraulic fracturing business in the United States and Canada, including its pressure pumping, pumpdown perforating and Permian frac sand business to Liberty Energy Inc. (“Liberty”) in exchange for an equity interest in Liberty. During the first quarter of 2023, SLB sold all of its remaining approximately 9 million shares of Liberty and received net proceeds of $137 million. As a result, SLB recognized a pretax gain of $36 million ($28 million after-tax) which is classified in Interest & other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

SLB did not record any charges or credits during the second quarter of 2023.

2022

SLB recorded the following credits during the first six months of 2022, all of which are classified in Interest & other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income:

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax Credit

 

 

Tax Expense

 

 

Net

 

First quarter:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

$

(26

)

 

$

(4

)

 

$

(22

)

Second quarter:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

 

(216

)

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(203

)

Gain on sale of real estate

 

(43

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(41

)

$

(285

)

 

$

(19

)

 

$

(266

)

During the first quarter of 2022, SLB sold 7.2 million of its shares of Liberty and received proceeds of $84 million. During the second quarter of 2022, SLB sold an additional 26.5 million of its shares in Liberty and received proceeds of $429 million. As a result of these transactions SLB recognized a gain of $26 million during the first quarter of 2022 and a gain of $216 million during the second quarter of 2022.

During the second quarter of 2022, SLB sold certain real estate and received proceeds of $120 million. As a result of this transaction, SLB recognized a gain of $43 million.

9


3. Earnings per Share

The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per share of SLB to diluted earnings per share of SLB:

 

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net Income
Attributable
to SLB

 

 

Average
Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Earnings per
Share

 

 

Net Income
Attributable
to SLB

 

 

Average
Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Earnings per
Share

 

Net Income
Attributable
to SLB

 

 

Average
Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Earnings per
Share

 

 

Net Income
Attributable
to SLB

 

 

Average
Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Earnings per
Share

 

Second Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

1,033

 

 

 

1,423

 

 

$

0.73

 

 

$

959

 

 

 

1,414

 

 

$

0.68

 

$

1,068

 

 

 

1,431

 

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

934

 

 

 

1,426

 

 

$

0.65

 

Assumed exercise of stock options

 

-

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

Unvested restricted stock

 

-

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

Diluted

$

1,033

 

 

 

1,442

 

 

$

0.72

 

 

$

959

 

 

 

1,436

 

 

$

0.67

 

$

1,068

 

 

 

1,447

 

 

$

0.74

 

 

$

934

 

 

 

1,446

 

 

$

0.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net Income
Attributable
to SLB

 

 

Average
Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Earnings per
Share

 

 

Net Income
Attributable
to SLB

 

 

Average
Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Earnings per
Share

 

Six Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

1,967

 

 

 

1,425

 

 

$

1.38

 

 

$

1,469

 

 

$

1,413

 

 

$

1.04

 

Assumed exercise of stock options

 

-

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

Unvested restricted stock

 

-

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

Diluted

$

1,967

 

 

 

1,444

 

 

$

1.36

 

 

$

1,469

 

 

$

1,435

 

 

$

1.02

 

8


 

The number of outstanding options to purchase shares of SLB common stock that were not included in the computation of diluted income per share, because to do so would have had an antidilutive effect, was as follows:

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter

 

 

Six Months

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Employee stock options

 

22

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

31

 

 

20

 

 

 

24

 

 

4. Inventories

A summary of inventories, which are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value, is as follows:

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun. 30,

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

Mar. 31,

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Raw materials & field materials

$

2,308

 

$

2,085

 

$

2,400

 

$

2,296

 

Work in progress

 

650

 

 

 

547

 

 

813

 

 

 

762

 

Finished goods

 

1,402

 

 

1,367

 

 

1,336

 

 

1,329

 

$

4,360

 

$

3,999

 

$

4,549

 

$

4,387

 

 

5. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets consist of the following:

 

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun. 30,

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

Mar. 31,

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Property, plant & equipment

$

28,771

 

$

28,386

 

$

29,934

 

$

29,965

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

21,967

 

 

21,779

 

 

22,681

 

 

22,725

 

$

6,804

 

$

6,607

 

$

7,253

 

$

7,240

 

 

Depreciation expense relating to fixed assets was as follows:$377 million and $347 million in the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

10


(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Second Quarter

$

353

 

$

340

 

Six Months

$

700

 

$

678

 

6. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following: following:

 

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

Jun. 30, 2023

 

Dec. 31, 2022

 

Mar. 31, 2024

 

Dec. 31, 2023

 

Gross

 

Accumulated

 

Net Book

 

Gross

 

Accumulated

 

Net Book

 

Gross

 

Accumulated

 

Net Book

 

Gross

 

Accumulated

 

Net Book

 

Book Value

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

Book Value

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

Book Value

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

Book Value

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

Customer relationships

$

1,709

 

$

667

 

$

1,042

 

$

1,680

 

$

631

 

$

1,049

 

$

1,886

 

$

731

 

$

1,155

 

$

1,887

 

$

709

 

$

1,178

 

Technology/technical know-how

 

1,306

 

 

 

721

 

 

585

 

 

1,280

 

 

676

 

 

604

 

 

1,516

 

 

 

795

 

 

721

 

 

1,516

 

 

770

 

 

746

 

Tradenames

 

795

 

 

248

 

 

547

 

 

767

 

 

222

 

 

545

 

 

795

 

 

274

 

 

521

 

 

795

 

 

265

 

 

530

 

Other

 

1,704

 

 

910

 

 

794

 

 

1,657

 

 

863

 

 

794

 

 

1,592

 

 

822

 

 

770

 

 

1,582

 

 

797

 

 

785

 

$

5,514

 

$

2,546

 

$

2,968

 

$

5,384

 

$

2,392

 

$

2,992

 

$

5,789

 

$

2,622

 

$

3,167

 

$

5,780

 

$

2,541

 

$

3,239

 

 

Amortization expense charged to income was as follows:$81 million during the first quarter of 2024 and $76 million during the first quarter of 2023.

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Second Quarter

$

77

 

$

75

 

Six Months

$

153

 

$

150

 

Based on the carrying value of intangible assets at June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, amortization expense for the subsequent five years is estimated to be: remaining twothree quarters of 2023—$153 million; 2024—$288244 million; 2025—$273306 million; 2026—$269297 million; 2027—$267293 million; 2028—$283 million; and 2028—2029—$246270 million.

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7. Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt consistconsists of the following:

 

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun. 30,

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

Mar. 31,

 

 

Dec. 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

3.90% Senior Notes due 2028

$

1,465

 

$

1,464

 

$

1,473

 

$

1,469

 

2.65% Senior Notes due 2030

 

1,250

 

 

 

1,250

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

1,250

 

1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026

 

1,094

 

 

 

1,061

 

 

1,080

 

 

 

1,104

 

2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032

 

1,088

 

 

 

1,055

 

 

1,074

 

 

 

1,098

 

0.25% Notes due 2027

 

985

 

 

 

955

 

 

972

 

 

 

994

 

0.50% Notes due 2031

 

984

 

 

 

954

 

 

971

 

 

 

992

 

4.30% Senior Notes due 2029

 

847

 

 

847

 

 

847

 

 

847

 

1.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2026

 

656

 

 

635

 

 

648

 

 

662

 

0.00% Notes due 2024

 

548

 

 

 

531

 

4.00% Senior Notes due 2025

 

523

 

 

522

 

 

523

 

 

523

 

1.40% Senior Notes due 2025

 

499

 

 

 

499

 

 

499

 

 

 

499

 

4.50% Senior Notes due 2028

 

496

 

 

-

 

 

497

 

 

497

 

4.85% Senior Notes due 2033

 

496

 

 

-

 

 

497

 

 

497

 

7.00% Notes due 2038

 

201

 

 

 

202

 

 

199

 

 

 

200

 

5.95% Notes due 2041

 

112

 

 

 

112

 

 

112

 

 

 

112

 

5.13% Notes due 2043

 

98

 

 

 

98

 

 

98

 

 

 

98

 

3.75% Senior Notes due 2024

 

-

 

 

355

 

3.70% Notes due 2024

 

-

 

 

 

54

 

$

11,342

 

$

10,594

 

$

10,740

 

$

10,842

 

 

During the second quarter of 2023 SLB issued $500 million of 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 and $500 million of 4.85% Senior Notes due 2033.

The estimated fair value of SLB’s Long-term Debt, based on quoted market prices at June 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022,2023, was $10.310.0 billion and $9.410.2 billion, respectively.

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At June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, SLB had committed credit facility agreements aggregating $5.755.0 billion with commercial banks.banks, of which $4.7 billion was available and unused. These committed facilities, of which $2.0 billion matures in February 2027 and $3.0 billion matures in December 2028, support commercial paper programs in the United States and Europe,Europe. Borrowings under the commercial paper programs at March 31, 2024 were $345 million, all of which $0.75 billion matures in February 2024, $2.0 billion matures in February 2025, $1.0 billion matures in July 2026 and $2.0 billion matures in February 2027. SLB also has a €750 million three-year committed revolving credit facility maturingwere classified in Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt in the June 2024Consolidated Balance Sheet. At June 30, 2023 no amounts had been drawn under these facilities. Interest rates and other terms of borrowing under these lines of credit vary by facility.

There were no borrowings under the commercial paper programs at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.2023.

 

Schlumberger Limited fully and unconditionally guarantees the securities issued by certain of its subsidiaries, including securities issued by Schlumberger Investment S.A. and Schlumberger Finance Canada Ltd., both indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Schlumberger Limited.

8. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

SLB’s functional currency is primarily the US dollar. However, outside the United States, a significant portion of SLB’s expenses is incurred in foreign currencies. Therefore, when the US dollar weakens (strengthens) in relation to the foreign currencies of the countries in which SLB conducts business, the US dollar-reported expenses will increase (decrease).

 

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates exposesexpose SLB to risks on future cash flows relating to certain of its fixed rate debt denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. SLB uses cross-currency interest rate swaps to provide a hedge against these risks. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges, with the fair value of the derivative recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Amounts recorded inAccumulated other comprehensive loss are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods that the hedged item is recognized in earnings.

 

Details regarding SLB’s outstanding cross-currency interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, were as follows:

During 2019, a US-dollar functional currency subsidiary of SLB issued €1.5 billion of Euro-denominated debt. SLB entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps in order to hedge changes in the US dollar value of its €0.5 billion 0.00% Notes due 2024, €0.5 billion 0.25% Notes due 2027 and €0.5 billion 0.50% Notes due 2031. These cross-currency interest rate swaps effectively convert the Euro-denominated notes to US-dollar denominated debt with fixed annual interest rates of 2.29%, 2.51% and 2.76%, respectively.
During 2020, a US-dollar functional currency subsidiary of SLB issued €0.8 billion of Euro-denominated debt. SLB entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge changes in the US dollar value of its €0.4 billion of 0.25% Notes due 2027 and €0.4 billion of 0.50% Notes due 2031. These cross-currency interest rate swaps effectively convert the Euro-denominated notes to US-dollar denominated debt with fixed annual interest rates of 1.87% and 2.20%, respectively.
During 2020, a US-dollar functional currency subsidiary of SLB issued €2.0 billion of Euro-denominated debt. SLB entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge changes in the US dollar value of its €1.0 billion of 1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026 and €1.0 billion of 2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032. These cross-currency interest rate swaps effectively convert the Euro-denominated notes to US-dollar denominated debt with fixed annual interest rates of 2.77% and 3.49%, respectively.

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During 2020, a Canadian dollar functional currency subsidiary of SLB issued $0.5 billion of US dollar denominated debt. SLB entered into cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge changes in the US dollar value of its $0.5 billion 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025. These cross-currency interest rate swaps effectively convert the US dollar notes to Canadian dollar denominated debt with a fixed annual interest rate of 1.73%.

 

A summary of the amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet relating to cross currency interest rate swaps was as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun. 30, 2023

 

 

Dec. 31, 2022

 

Mar. 31, 2024

 

 

Dec. 31, 2023

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

11

 

 

$

-

 

Other Assets

$

11

 

 

$

1

 

$

17

 

 

$

36

 

Other Liabilities

$

155

 

$

326

 

$

98

 

$

67

 

 

The fair values were determined using a model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived or corroborated by observable data.

 

SLB has entered into derivative contracts that hedge the price of oil related to approximately 75% of the projected oil production for the remaining six monthssecond and third quarters of 2023 and2024, approximately 3550% for the fourth quarter of the projected oil production2024, and approximately 25% for the first six monthsquarter of 20242025 for one of its Asset Performance Solutions ("APS") projects. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges, with changes in the fair value of the hedge recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Amounts recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods that the hedged item is recognized in earnings.

 

SLB is exposed to risks on future cash flows to the extent that the local currency is not the functional currency and expenses denominated in local currency are not equal to revenues denominated in local currency. SLB uses foreign currency forward contracts to provide a hedge against a portion of these cash flow risks. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

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SLB is also exposed to changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. While SLB uses foreign currency forward contracts to economically hedge this exposure as it relates to certain currencies, these contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Instead, the fair value of the derivative is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and changes in the fair value are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income, as are changes in the fair value of the hedged item.

Foreign currency forward contracts were outstanding for the US dollar equivalent of $2.45.1 billion and $2.15.4 billion in various foreign currencies as of June 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022,2023, respectively.

Other than the previously mentioned cross-currency interest rate swaps, the fair value of the other outstanding derivatives was not material as of June 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022.2023.

 

The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, and those not designated as hedges, on the Consolidated Statement of Income was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income

 

 

 

Second Quarter

 

 

Six Months

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Income Classification

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

$

38

 

 

$

(160

)

 

$

132

 

 

$

(291

)

 

Cost of services/sales

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

 

(22

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

-

 

 

Interest expense

Commodity contracts

 

4

 

 

 

(50

)

 

 

7

 

 

 

(65

)

 

Revenue

Foreign exchange contracts

 

4

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

7

 

 

 

(7

)

 

Cost of services/sales

$

24

 

 

$

(215

)

 

$

102

 

 

$

(363

)

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

$

(27

)

$

(27

)

 

$

(26

)

$

(38

)

 

Cost of services/sales

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income

 

 

 

First Quarter

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Income Classification

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

$

(94

)

 

$

95

 

 

Cost of services/sales

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

 

(21

)

 

 

(22

)

 

Interest expense

Commodity contracts

 

(3

)

 

 

2

 

 

Revenue

Foreign exchange contracts

 

-

 

 

 

3

 

 

Cost of services/sales

Foreign exchange contracts

 

3

 

 

 

-

 

 

Revenue

$

(115

)

 

$

78

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedges:

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

$

5

 

$

1

 

 

Cost of services/sales

 

SLB issued a credit default swap ("CDS") to a third-party financial institution that has a notional amount outstanding, as of March 31, 2024, of $521 million. The CDS related to a secured borrowing provided by the financial institution to SLB's primary customer in Mexico. The secured borrowing was utilized by this customer to pay certain of SLB's outstanding receivables. The notional amount of the CDS reduces on a monthly basis over its remaining 23-month term. The fair value of this derivative liability was not material at March 31, 2024.

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9. Contingencies

SLB is party to various legal proceedings from time to time. A liability is accrued when a loss is both probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that the probability of a material loss with respect to any currently pending legal proceeding is remote. However, litigation is inherently uncertain and it is not possible to predict the ultimate disposition of any of these proceedings.

10. Segment Information

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2023

 

Second Quarter 2022

 

First Quarter 2024

 

First Quarter 2023

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

Income

 

Revenue

 

 

Before Taxes

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Before Taxes

 

Revenue

 

 

Before Taxes

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Before Taxes

 

Digital & Integration

$

947

 

 

$

322

 

$

955

 

 

$

379

 

$

953

 

 

$

254

 

$

894

 

 

$

265

 

Reservoir Performance

 

1,643

 

 

 

306

 

 

1,333

 

 

 

195

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

339

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

242

 

Well Construction

 

3,362

 

 

 

731

 

 

2,686

 

 

 

470

 

 

3,368

 

 

 

690

 

 

3,261

 

 

 

672

 

Production Systems

 

2,313

 

 

 

278

 

 

 

1,893

 

 

 

171

 

 

2,818

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

2,207

 

 

 

205

 

Eliminations & other

 

(166

)

 

 

(56

)

 

(94

)

 

 

(56

)

 

(157

)

 

 

(34

)

 

(129

)

 

 

7

 

Pretax segment operating income

 

 

 

1,581

 

 

 

 

1,159

 

 

 

 

1,649

 

 

 

 

1,391

 

Corporate & other (1)

 

 

 

(183

)

 

 

 

(148

)

 

 

 

(191

)

 

 

 

(169

)

Interest income (2)

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

17

 

Interest expense (3)

 

 

 

(124

)

 

 

 

 

(121

)

 

 

 

(110

)

 

 

 

 

(114

)

Charges and credits (4)

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

259

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

36

 

$

8,099

 

$

1,293

 

$

6,773

 

$

1,152

 

$

8,707

 

$

1,357

 

$

7,736

 

$

1,161

 

 

(1)
Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items.
(2)
Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($- million in 2023; $164 million in 2022)2024; $- million in 2023).
(3)
Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($3 million in 2023;2024; $3 million in 2022).
(4)
See Note 2 – Charges and Credits.

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(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months 2023

 

Six Months 2022

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

Income

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Before Taxes

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Before Taxes

 

Digital & Integration

$

1,840

 

 

$

587

 

$

1,813

 

$

671

 

Reservoir Performance

 

3,146

 

 

 

548

 

 

2,543

 

 

355

 

Well Construction

 

6,623

 

 

 

1,403

 

 

5,083

 

 

858

 

Production Systems

 

4,520

 

 

 

483

 

 

 

3,497

 

 

 

285

 

Eliminations & other

 

(294

)

 

 

(49

)

 

(201

)

 

(115

)

Pretax segment operating income

 

 

 

 

2,972

 

 

 

 

2,054

 

Corporate & other (1)

 

 

 

 

(353

)

 

 

 

(313

)

Interest income (2)

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

5

 

Interest expense (3)

 

 

 

 

(237

)

 

 

 

(241

)

Charges and credits (4)

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

285

 

$

15,835

 

$

2,454

 

$

12,735

 

$

1,790

 

(1)
Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items.
(2)
Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($- million in 2023; $28 million in 2022).
(3)
Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($7 million in 2023; $6 million in 2022)2023).
(4)
See Note 2 – Charges and Credits.

Revenue by geographic area was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter

 

 

Six Months

 

First Quarter

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

North America

$

1,746

 

$

1,537

 

$

3,443

 

$

2,819

 

$

1,598

 

$

1,698

 

Latin America

 

1,624

 

 

1,329

 

 

3,242

 

 

2,534

 

 

1,654

 

 

1,618

 

Europe & Africa (1)

 

2,031

 

 

1,691

 

 

4,005

 

 

3,094

 

 

2,322

 

 

1,974

 

Middle East & Asia

 

2,642

 

 

 

2,168

 

 

 

5,035

 

 

 

4,192

 

 

3,080

 

 

 

2,393

 

Other

 

56

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

96

 

 

53

 

 

 

53

 

$

8,099

 

$

6,773

 

$

15,835

 

$

12,735

 

$

8,707

 

$

7,736

 

 

(1)
Includes Russia and the Caspian region.

 

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North America and International revenue disaggregated by segment was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2023

 

First Quarter 2024

 

North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

America

 

 

International

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

America

 

 

International

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Digital & Integration

$

234

 

 

$

712

 

$

1

 

$

947

 

$

236

 

 

$

717

 

$

-

 

$

953

 

Reservoir Performance

 

130

 

 

 

1,512

 

 

 

1

 

 

1,643

 

 

130

 

 

 

1,592

 

 

 

3

 

 

1,725

 

Well Construction

 

721

 

 

 

2,582

 

 

 

59

 

 

3,362

 

 

604

 

 

 

2,707

 

 

 

57

 

 

3,368

 

Production Systems

 

679

 

 

 

1,628

 

 

6

 

 

 

2,313

 

 

647

 

 

 

2,164

 

 

7

 

 

 

2,818

 

Eliminations & other

 

(18

)

 

 

(137

)

 

(11

)

 

(166

)

 

(19

)

 

 

(124

)

 

(14

)

 

(157

)

$

1,746

 

 

$

6,297

 

$

56

 

$

8,099

 

$

1,598

 

 

$

7,056

 

$

53

 

$

8,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2022

 

First Quarter 2023

 

North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

America

 

 

International

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

America

 

 

International

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Digital & Integration

$

327

 

 

$

627

 

$

1

 

$

955

 

$

251

 

 

$

642

 

$

1

 

$

894

 

Reservoir Performance

 

111

 

 

 

1,222

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,333

 

 

120

 

 

 

1,380

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1,503

 

Well Construction

 

553

 

 

 

2,083

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

2,686

 

 

711

 

 

 

2,493

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

3,261

 

Production Systems

 

550

 

 

 

1,341

 

 

2

 

 

1,893

 

 

626

 

 

 

1,574

 

 

7

 

 

2,207

 

Eliminations & other

 

(4

)

 

 

(85

)

 

(5

)

 

(94

)

 

(10

)

 

 

(104

)

 

(15

)

 

(129

)

$

1,537

 

$

5,188

 

$

48

 

$

6,773

 

$

1,698

 

$

5,985

 

$

53

 

$

7,736

 

 

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Six Months 2023

 

 

North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

America

 

 

International

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Digital & Integration

$

485

 

 

$

1,354

 

$

1

 

$

1,840

 

Reservoir Performance

 

250

 

 

 

2,892

 

 

 

4

 

 

3,146

 

Well Construction

 

1,432

 

 

 

5,075

 

 

 

116

 

 

6,623

 

Production Systems

 

1,305

 

 

 

3,202

 

 

13

 

 

 

4,520

 

Eliminations & other

 

(29

)

 

 

(241

)

 

(24

)

 

(294

)

 

$

3,443

 

 

$

12,282

 

$

110

 

$

15,835

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months 2022

 

 

North

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

America

 

 

International

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Digital & Integration

$

552

 

 

$

1,258

 

$

3

 

$

1,813

 

Reservoir Performance

 

214

 

 

 

2,326

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

2,543

 

Well Construction

 

1,038

 

 

 

3,948

 

 

 

97

 

 

 

5,083

 

Production Systems

 

1,023

 

 

 

2,468

 

 

6

 

 

3,497

 

Eliminations & other

 

(8

)

 

 

(180

)

 

(13

)

 

(201

)

$

2,819

 

$

9,820

 

$

96

 

$

12,735

 

 

Revenue in excess of billings related to contracts where revenue is recognized over time was $0.30.4 billion at both June 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022.2023. Such amounts are included within Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Due to the nature of its business, SLB does not have significant backlog. Total backlog was $3.25.3 billion at June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, of which approximately 5565% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months.

 

Billings and cash collections in excess of revenue was $1.32.0 billion at June 30, 2023both March 31, 2024 and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2022.2023. Such amounts are included within Accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This section of the Form 10-Q discusses second-quarter 2023 results of operations with comparisons to the first-quarter 2023, as well as the first six months of 2023 results of operations with comparisons to the first six months of 2022. Detailed financial information with respect to first-quarter 2023 can be found in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements” of SLB’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2023.

SecondFirst Quarter 20232024 Compared to FirstFourth Quarter 2023

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2023

 

First Quarter 2023

 

First Quarter 2024

 

Fourth Quarter 2023

 

 

 

 

Income Before

 

 

 

 

 

Income Before

 

 

 

 

Income Before

 

 

 

 

 

Income Before

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

Digital & Integration

$

947

 

 

$

322

 

$

894

 

 

$

265

 

$

953

 

 

$

254

 

$

1,049

 

 

$

356

 

Reservoir Performance

 

1,643

 

 

 

306

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

242

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

339

 

 

1,735

 

 

 

371

 

Well Construction

 

3,362

 

 

 

731

 

 

3,261

 

 

 

672

 

 

3,368

 

 

 

690

 

 

3,426

 

 

 

770

 

Production Systems

 

2,313

 

 

 

278

 

 

 

2,207

 

 

 

205

 

 

2,818

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

2,944

 

 

 

442

 

Eliminations & other

 

(166

)

 

 

(56

)

 

(129

)

 

 

7

 

 

(157

)

 

 

(34

)

 

(164

)

 

 

(71

)

Pretax segment operating income

 

 

 

1,581

 

 

 

 

1,391

 

 

 

 

1,649

 

 

 

 

1,868

 

Corporate & other (1)

 

 

 

(183

)

 

 

 

(169

)

 

 

 

(191

)

 

 

 

(193

)

Interest income (2)

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

30

 

Interest expense (3)

 

 

 

(124

)

 

 

 

 

(114

)

 

 

 

(110

)

 

 

 

 

(126

)

Charges and credits (4)

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

(146

)

$

8,099

 

$

1,293

 

$

7,736

 

$

1,161

 

$

8,707

 

$

1,357

 

$

8,990

 

$

1,433

 

 

(1)
Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items.
(2)
Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($-4 million in Q2 2023; $-Q1 2024; $11 million in Q1Q4 2023).
(3)
Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($3 million in Q2 2023; $3Q1 2024; $4 million in Q1Q4 2023).
(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The second quarter results reflected significant growthFirst-quarter 2024 revenue of $8.7 billion decreased 3% sequentially as revenue declined 3% both in North America and in the international markets which grew 5% sequentially, particularlydue to seasonality. However, this impact was less pronounced than in the Middle East & Asia, and offshore.prior years as robust activity gains partially offset seasonal effects.

SLB remains confident in its global revenue growth outlook for 2024, with softness in North America revenue grew 3% sequentially benefiting from SLB’s agility across the most resilient basins and market segments, although the rig countbeing offset by upside in the area declined during the quarter. As the upcycle continues to unfold, international- and offshore-led growth is fueling strong margin expansion. SLB is very well positioned in these markets, as international represents nearly 80% of SLB’s global revenue and, offshore constitutes approximately half of that. Internationally, broad revenue growth was experienced across all Divisions and geographic areas with margins expanding.

Sequentially, global revenue grew by 5%, driven mostly by the international markets. This wasThe dynamics of this cycle remain intact, with international and offshore growth taking place across all geographies which is benefiting all of SLB’s Divisions.

Margin expansion throughout the year is expected to be driven by tight service and equipment capacity internationally, increased technology adoption, and further operational efficiency. In the second quarter of 2024, SLB expects a seasonal rebound in activity in the Northern Hemisphere coupled with robust activity internationally, led by the Middle East, & Asia, and Africa, which increased 10%, propelled by strong double-digit growth in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, India,will drive broad sequential margin expansion across all Divisions and China. Similarly, the offshore businesses in the US Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Angola, Namibia, and the Caspian Sea posted double-digit growth sequentially.geographies.

SLBThe oil and gas industry continues to see positive upstream investment momentumbenefit from strong market fundamentals driven by a growing demand outlook. This is resulting in a significant baseload of activity, particularly in the international and offshore markets. These markets, are being driven by resilient long-cycle offshore developments,closely aligned with SLB’s strengths of our business. As the cycle persists, SLB expects operators to increase their investments in production capacity expansions,and reservoir recovery, with the returngoal of maximizing the efficiency and longevity of their producing assets. This is expected to result in operating expenditures becoming an increasing part of global exploration and appraisal, and the recognition of gas as a critical fuel source for energy security and the energy transition.upstream spending over time.

As international spending buildsSLB is already benefiting from these investments, and its recently announced agreement to acquire ChampionX (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) will position SLB to further momentum incapture this growing opportunity through the second halfaddition of 2023a leading production chemicals portfolio and North America moderates as anticipated, this cycle continues to align closely with SLB’s strengths.a complementary artificial lift offering.

Digital & Integration

Digital & Integration revenue of $947$953 million increased 6%declined 9% sequentially primarily due tofollowing strong growth inyear-end digital sales internationally.in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Digital & Integration pretax segment operating margin of 34% expanded 438 bps sequentially27% contracted 735 basis points (“bps”) primarily due to improved profitability inthe seasonally lower digital solutions.sales.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.64$1.7 billion grew 9%decreased 1% sequentially due primarily to increasedas seasonal activity internationally. More than half of the revenue growth came fromreductions in Russia and Asia were partially offset by activity increases in the Middle East, North America, and Europe & Asia.Africa.

Reservoir Performance pretax segment operating margin of 19% expanded 24820% contracted 170 bps sequentially. Profitability improved driven mainly by higher activity and improved operating leverage.sequentially as a result of the seasonal revenue decline in international activity.

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Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $3.36$3.4 billion increased 3%decreased 2% sequentially led by Europe & Africa and the Middle East & Asia.due to seasonal activity reductions across all areas.

Well Construction pretax segment operating margin of 22% increased 11520% contracted 198 bps sequentially driven by international, while North America margin was essentially flat.due to the seasonal decline in activity.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $2.31$2.8 billion increased 5% sequentially. The strong revenue growth was leddecreased 4% sequentially driven by the Middle East & Asia, which posted double-digit growth, followed by North Americaseasonally lower sales of subsea production systems, artificial lift, and Latin America. Europe & Africa revenue declined sequentially following the non-repeat of significant midstream production systems project milestones achieved insystems.

Production Systems pretax operating margin contracted 84 bps sequentially due to the previous quarter.seasonally lower sales.

First Quarter 2024 Compared to First Quarter 2023

 

Six Months 2023 Compared to Six Months 2022

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months 2023

 

Six Months 2022

 

First Quarter 2024

 

First Quarter 2023

 

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Taxes

 

Digital & Integration

 

$

1,840

 

 

$

587

 

$

1,813

 

 

$

671

 

$

953

 

 

$

254

 

$

894

 

 

$

265

 

Reservoir Performance

 

 

3,146

 

 

 

548

 

 

2,543

 

 

 

355

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

339

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

242

 

Well Construction

 

 

6,623

 

 

 

1,403

 

 

5,083

 

 

 

858

 

 

3,368

 

 

 

690

 

 

3,261

 

 

 

672

 

Production Systems

 

 

4,520

 

 

 

483

 

 

 

3,497

 

 

 

285

 

 

2,818

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

2,207

 

 

 

205

 

Eliminations & other

 

 

(294

)

 

 

(49

)

 

(201

)

 

 

(115

)

 

(157

)

 

 

(34

)

 

(129

)

 

 

7

 

Pretax segment operating income

 

 

 

 

2,972

 

 

 

 

2,054

 

 

 

 

1,649

 

 

 

 

1,391

 

Corporate & other (1)

 

 

 

 

(353

)

 

 

 

(313

)

 

 

 

(191

)

 

 

 

(169

)

Interest income (2)

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

17

 

Interest expense (3)

 

 

 

 

(237

)

 

 

 

(241

)

 

 

 

(110

)

 

 

 

 

(114

)

Charges and credits (4)

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

285

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

$

15,835

 

$

2,454

 

$

12,735

 

$

1,790

 

$

8,707

 

$

1,357

 

$

7,736

 

$

1,161

 

 

(1)
Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives and other nonoperating items.
(2)
Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($-4 million in 2023; $282024; $- million in 2022)2023).
(3)
Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($73 million in 2023; $62024; $3 million in 2022)2023).
(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Six-month 2023First-quarter 2024 revenue of $15.83$8.7 billion increased 24%13% year on year. Approximately half of the year-on-year revenue increase came from the acquisition of the Aker subsea business in the fourth quarter of 2023.

International revenue grew by 18% year on year, ledcompensating for a softer North American market where revenue declined by Well Construction and Production Systems. On a geographic basis, year-on-year revenue growth was broad based with North America revenue increasing 22% due to strong land and offshore drilling and higher sales6%. Excluding the contribution of production systems, whilethe acquired Aker subsea business, international revenue grew 25%by 10%. International

During the first quarter of 2024, SLB continued to benefit from its favorable exposure to the international markets, with year-on-year growth was widespread across all areas, led by Europe & Africa, which grewof 29% primarily from higher sales of production systems in Europe and increased activity in offshore Africa. Latin America revenue increased 28% due to robust drilling activity and higher sales of production systems, while revenue in the Middle East & Asia, increased 20% duein addition to higher drilling and intervention activity.growth of 18% in Europe & Africa.

Six-month 2023SLB’s Core divisions—consisting of Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems—achieved revenue growth of 13% year on year and expanded pretax segment operating margin of 19% expanded by 264 bps as compared tomore than 200 bps. This growth was supported by investments in long-cycle developments and production capacity expansions, particularly in the same period last year driven by higher activity, improved pricing,Middle East & Asia and a more favorable activity mix.Latin America.

Digital & Integration

Six-month 2023Digital & Integration revenue of $1.84 billion$953 million increased 2%7% year on year as stronga result of growth in digital sales were largely offset by lower revenue in Asset Performance Solutions (“APS”) projects and decreased exploration data licensing sales. Thethe international markets while APS revenue decline resulted primarily from a temporary production interruption in the projects in Ecuador during the first quarter of 2023 due to a pipeline disruption and lower commodity prices that impacted the project in Canada. The lower exploration data licensing sales were driven by the absence of the $95 million of transfer fees recorded in the second quarter of 2022.was flat year on year.

YearDigital & Integration pretax operating margin of 27% contracted 300 bps year on year pretax segment operating margin fell by 515 bps to 32% primarily due to the effects of higher APS amortization expense and lower revenue from exploration data licenses and reduced profitability from APS projects.gas prices.

15


Reservoir Performance

Six-month 2023Reservoir Performance revenue of $3.15$1.7 billion increased 24%grew 15% year on year due primarily to increased activity internationally.stimulation, evaluation, and intervention services across all areas on land and offshore and from both exploration and production activity. More than 70% of the revenue growth was recorded in the Middle East & Asia.

17


YearReservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 20% expanded 356 bps year on year pretax segment operating margin expandedwith profitability improving internationally driven by 346 bps to 17% primarily due tohigher activity and improved profitabilitypricing from increased technology intensity in stimulationevaluation and evaluation activity.stimulation.

Well Construction

Six-month 2023Well Construction revenue of $6.62$3.4 billion increased 30%3% year on year with double-digit growth across all areas, led by North America and Latin America which each grew more than 30%. Double-digit growth was driven by drilling fluids and measurements—both on higher land and offshore activity—along with improved pricing.strong international activity, primarily in the Middle East & Asia.

Year on year,Well Construction pretax segment operating margin expanded 431 bps to 21% with profitability improving across all geographic areas driven by the higher activity and improved pricing.of 20% was essentially flat year on year.

Production Systems

Six-month 2023Production Systems revenue of $4.52$2.8 billion increased 29%28% year on year, mainly due to the acquisition of the Aker subsea business. Excluding the effects of the Aker subsea acquisition, revenue grew 6% year on year driven by strongdouble-digit international sales. Organic year-on-year growth across all areaswas led by Europe & Africa, North Americastrong international sales of completions, surface production systems, and Latin America.artificial lift.

Year on year,Production Systems pretax segment operating margin expanded 254490 bps to 11% mainlyyear on year driven by higher artificial lift, surface production system, and subsea production system salesa favorable activity mix, execution efficiency, and the easingconversion of supply chain constraints.improved-priced backlog.

Interest and Other Income

Interest & other income consisted of the following:

 

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter

 

 

First Quarter

 

 

Six Months

 

First Quarter

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Earnings of equity method investments

$

63

 

$

39

 

 

$

102

 

$

43

 

$

46

 

$

39

 

Interest income

 

19

 

 

17

 

 

 

36

 

 

33

 

 

38

 

 

17

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

 

-

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

242

 

 

-

 

 

 

36

 

Gain on sale of real estate

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

43

 

$

82

 

$

92

 

 

$

174

 

$

361

 

$

84

 

$

92

 

 

Earnings of equity method investments for the second quarter of 2023 increased $24 million as compared to the first quarter of 2023 driven primarily by increased profitability in certain of SLB's seismic-related investments.

Earnings of equity method investments for the first six months of 2023 increased $59 million as compared to the same period of 2022 driven primarily due to SLB's share of net income associated with its investment in Liberty and increased profitability of certain seismic-related investments. During the first quarter of 2023, SLB sold all of its remaining approximately 9 million shares of Liberty.

Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, for the second quarter and first quarter ofended March 31, 2024 and 2023 and the first six months of 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

 

Second

 

 

First

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter

 

 

Quarter

 

 

Six Months

 

First Quarter

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Research & engineering

 

2.0

%

 

2.3

%

 

 

2.1

%

 

2.3

%

 

2.1

%

 

2.3

%

General & administrative

 

1.2

%

 

1.2

%

 

 

1.2

%

 

1.4

%

 

1.4

%

 

1.2

%

 

The effective tax rate was 19% for the second quarter of 2023 was 19.0%, compared to 18.7% forboth the first quarter of 2024 and 2023.

Charges and Credits

The effective tax rate forSLB recorded charges and credits during the first six monthsquarters of 2023 was 18.9%, as compared to 16.8% for the same period of 2022. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the2024 and 2023. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These credits reduced the effective tax rate during the first six months of 2022 by two percentage points.Statements.

Charges and Credits

On December 31, 2020, SLB contributed its onshore hydraulic fracturing business in the United States and Canada, including its pressure pumping, pumpdown perforating and Permian frac sand business to Liberty in exchange for an equity interest in Liberty. During the first quarter of 2023, SLB sold all of its remaining approximately 9 million shares of Liberty and received net proceeds of $137 million. As a result, SLB recognized a gain of $36 million, which is classified in Interest & other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

SLB did not record any charges or credits during the second quarter of 2023.2024:

 

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SLB recorded the following credits during the first six months of 2022, all of which are classified in Interest & other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax Charge

 

 

Tax Benefit

 

 

Interests

 

 

Net

 

Merger and integration

$

25

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

14

 

 

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax Credit

 

 

Tax Expense

 

 

Net

 

First quarter:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

$

(26

)

 

$

(4

)

 

$

(22

)

Second quarter:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

 

(216

)

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(203

)

Gain on sale of real estate

 

(43

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(41

)

$

(285

)

 

$

(19

)

 

$

(266

)

16


2023:

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretax Credit

 

 

Tax Expense

 

 

Net

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

$

(36

)

 

$

(8

)

 

$

(28

)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Details of the components of liquidity as well as changes in liquidity are as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)

 

(Stated in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun. 30,

 

Jun. 30,

 

Dec. 31,

 

Mar. 31,

 

Mar. 31,

 

Dec. 31,

 

Components of Liquidity:

2023

 

2022

 

2022

 

2024

 

2023

 

2023

 

Cash

$

1,930

 

$

1,893

 

$

1,655

 

$

2,788

 

$

1,501

 

$

2,900

 

Short-term investments

 

1,264

 

 

923

 

 

1,239

 

 

703

 

 

1,003

 

 

1,089

 

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

 

(1,993

)

 

 

(901

)

 

 

(1,632

)

 

(1,430

)

 

 

(2,140

)

 

 

(1,123

)

Long-term debt

 

(11,342

)

 

(12,946

)

 

(10,594

)

 

(10,740

)

 

(10,698

)

 

(10,842

)

Net debt (1)

$

(10,141

)

$

(11,031

)

$

(9,332

)

$

(8,679

)

$

(10,334

)

$

(7,976

)

 

 

Six Months Ended Jun. 30,

 

Three Months Ended Mar. 31,

 

Changes in Liquidity:

2023

 

 

2022

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net income

$

1,990

 

$

1,490

 

$

1,098

 

$

944

 

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

 

(36

)

 

 

(242

)

Gain on sale of real estate

 

-

 

 

 

(43

)

Charges and credits

 

25

 

 

 

(36

)

Depreciation and amortization (2)

 

1,124

 

 

1,065

 

 

600

 

 

563

 

Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received

 

(79

)

 

 

(22

)

 

(16

)

 

 

(32

)

Deferred taxes

 

118

 

 

 

11

 

 

(30

)

 

 

112

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

160

 

 

160

 

 

100

 

 

81

 

Increase in working capital

 

(1,286

)

 

(1,884

)

 

(1,486

)

 

(1,300

)

Other

 

(53

)

 

4

 

 

36

 

 

(2

)

Cash flow from operations

 

1,938

 

 

539

 

 

327

 

 

330

 

Capital expenditures

 

(881

)

 

(664

)

 

(399

)

 

(410

)

APS investments

 

(253

)

 

 

(311

)

 

(121

)

 

 

(133

)

Exploration data costs capitalized

 

(83

)

 

(64

)

 

(29

)

 

(52

)

Free cash flow (3)

 

721

 

 

 

(500

)

 

(222

)

 

 

(265

)

Dividends paid

 

(605

)

 

(352

)

 

(357

)

 

(249

)

Stock repurchase program

 

(443

)

 

 

-

 

 

(270

)

 

 

(230

)

Proceeds from employee stock plans

 

124

 

 

93

 

 

100

 

 

86

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

15

 

 

 

35

 

Taxes paid on net settled stock-based compensation awards

 

(144

)

 

(85

)

 

(78

)

 

(88

)

Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed

 

(262

)

 

(8

)

Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired

 

(27

)

 

(244

)

Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares

 

137

 

 

 

513

 

 

-

 

 

 

137

 

Proceeds from sale of real estate

 

-

 

 

 

120

 

Other

 

(167

)

 

 

(86

)

 

40

 

 

 

(84

)

Increase in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates

 

(639

)

 

 

(305

)

 

(799

)

 

 

(902

)

Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt

 

(170

)

 

 

330

 

 

96

 

 

 

(100

)

(Increase) decrease in net debt

 

(809

)

 

25

 

Increase in net debt

 

(703

)

 

(1,002

)

Net debt, beginning of period (1)

 

(9,332

)

 

(11,056

)

 

(7,976

)

 

(9,332

)

Net debt, end of period (1)

$

(10,141

)

$

(11,031

)

$

(8,679

)

$

(10,334

)

 

(1)
“Net debt” represents gross debt less cash and short-term investments. Management believes that Net debt provides useful information to investors and management regarding the level of SLB’s indebtedness by reflecting cash and investments that could be used to repay debt. Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, total debt.
(2)
Includes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, exploration data costs, and APS investments.
(3)
“Free cash flow” represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, APS investments and exploration data costs capitalized. Management believes that free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of our ability to generate cash. Once business needs and obligations are met, this cash can be used to reinvest in the company for future

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growth or to return to shareholders through dividend payments or share repurchases. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations.

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Key liquidity events during the first sixthree months of 20232024 and 20222023 included:

Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments and exploration data capitalized) were $1.2$0.5 billion during the first sixthree months of 20232024 compared to $1.0$0.6 billion during the first sixthree months of 2022.2023. Capital investments for the full year 20232024 are expected to be approximately $2.5 to $2.6 billion as compared to $2.3$2.6 billion for the full year 2022.2023.
DuringIn January 2024, SLB announced a 10% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.25 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.275 per share, beginning with the second quarterdividend payable in April 2024. Dividends paid during the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $357 million and $249 million, respectively.
As of March 31, 2024, SLB issued $500 millionhad cumulatively repurchased approximately $2.0 billion of 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 and $500 million of 4.85% Senior Notes due 2033.SLB common stock under its $10 billion share repurchase program.

The following table summarizes the activity under the share repurchase program:

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total cost

 

 

Total number

 

Average price

 

of shares

 

 

of shares

 

paid per

 

purchased

 

 

purchased

 

share

 

Three months ended March 31, 2024

$

270

 

 

5.4

 

$

50.13

 

Three months ended March 31, 2023

$

230

 

 

4.4

 

$

52.65

 

During the first quarter of 2023, SLB sold all of its remaining approximately 9 million shares in Liberty and received proceeds of $137 million.

AsIn April 2024, SLB announced that it is raising its 2024 target for total returns of June 30, 2023,capital to shareholders (consisting of dividends and share repurchases) from $2.5 billion to $3 billion. The targeted $0.5 billion increase will be in the form of additional share repurchases. SLB had repurchased $1.5 billionalso set its target for total returns of SLB common stock under its $10 billion share repurchase program. SLB repurchased approximately 4.5 million shares of its common stock under this program during the second quarter of 2023 for a total purchase price of $213 million. SLB did not repurchase any of its common stock during the first six months of 2022.
capital to shareholders in 2025 at $4 billion.

As of June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, SLB had $3.19$3.5 billion of cash and short-term investments on hand and committed debt facility agreements with commercial banks aggregating $6.57$5.0 billion, all$4.7 billion of which was available and unused. SLB believes these amounts are sufficient to meet future business requirements for at least the next 12 months and beyond.

Borrowings under the commercial paper programs at March 31, 2024 were $345 million all of which were classified in Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. There were no borrowings under SLB'sthe commercial paper programs at June 30,December 31, 2023.

SLB has a global footprint in more than 100 countries. As of June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, only four of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of SLB’s net receivable balance. TwoOnly one of these countries, the United States and Mexico, each represented greater than 10% of such receivables.

Included in Receivables, less allowance for doubtful As of March 31, 2024, Mexico represented 12% of SLB's net accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2023 was approximately $1.0 billion of receivables relating to Mexico.receivable balance. SLB’s receivables from its primary customer in Mexico are not in dispute and SLB has not historically had any material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable relating to this customer.

Additional Information

In March 2022, SLB decided to immediately suspend new investment and technology deployment to its Russia operations. In July 2023, SLB announced that it was halting shipments of products and technology into Russia from all SLB facilities worldwide in response to the continued expansion of international sanctions. This follows SLB’s previous ban on shipments from SLB facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, the European Union and Canada into Russia. Russia represented approximately 5% of SLB’s worldwide revenue during the first six months of 2023. The carrying value of SLB’s net assets in Russia was approximately $0.7 billion as of June 30, 2023. This consisted of $0.3 billion of receivables, $0.3 billion of fixed assets, $0.5 billion of other assets and $0.4 billion of current liabilities.

SLB continues to actively monitor the dynamic situation in Ukraine and applicable laws, sanctions, and trade control restrictions resulting from the conflict. The extent to which SLB’s operations and financial results may be affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine will depend on various factors, including the extent and duration of the conflict; the effects of the conflict on regional and global economic and geopolitical conditions; the effect of further laws, sanctions, and trade control restrictions on SLB’s business, the global economy and global supply chains; and the impact of fluctuations in the exchange rate of the ruble. Continuation or escalation of the conflict may also aggravate the risk factors that SLB identified in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, including cybersecurity, regulatory, and reputational risks.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This second-quarter 2023first-quarter 2024 Form 10-Q, as well as other statements we make, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which include any statements that are not historical facts. Such statements often contain words such as “expect,” “may,” “can,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “potential,” “projected,” “projections,” “precursor,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “expectations,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “ambition,” “goal,” “target,” “scheduled,” “think,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “see,” “likely,” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain, such as statements about SLB’s financial and performance targets and other forecasts or expectations regarding, or dependent on, its business outlook; growth for SLB as a whole and for each of its Divisions (and for specified business lines, geographic areas or technologies within each Division); oil and natural gas demand and production growth; oil and natural gas prices; forecasts or expectations regarding energy transition and global climate change; improvements in operating procedures and technology; capital expenditures by SLB and the oil and gas industry; the business strategies of SLB, including digital and “fit for basin,” as well as the strategies of SLB’s customers; SLB’s capital allocation plans, including dividend plans and share repurchase programs; SLB’s APS projects, joint ventures, and other alliances; SLB’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its preparedness for other widespread health emergencies; the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on global energy supply; access to raw materials; future global economic and geopolitical conditions; future liquidity, including free cash flow; and future results of operations, such as margin levels. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changing global economic and geopolitical conditions; changes in exploration and production spending by SLB’s customers and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; the results of operations and financial condition of SLB’s customers and suppliers; SLB’s inability to achieve its financial and performance targets and other forecasts and expectations; SLB’s inability to achieve net-zero carbon emissions goals or interim emissions reduction goals; general

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economic, geopolitical and business conditions in key regions of the world; the ongoing conflict in Ukraine; foreign currency risk; inflation; changes in monetary policy by governments; pricing pressure; weather and seasonal factors; unfavorable effects of health pandemics; availability and cost of raw materials; operational modifications, delays or cancellations; challenges in SLB’s supply chain; production declines; the extent of future charges; SLB’s inability to recognize efficiencies and other intended benefits from its business strategies and initiatives, such as digital or new energy, as well as its cost reduction strategies; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, including those

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related to offshore oil and gas exploration, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, and climate-related initiatives; the inability of technology to meet new challenges in exploration; the competitiveness of alternative energy sources or product substitutes; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in this Form 10-Q and our most recent Form 10-K and Forms 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC.

This Form 10-Q also includes forward-looking statements relating to the proposed transaction between SLB and ChampionX, including statements regarding the benefits of the transaction and the anticipated timing of the transaction. Factors and risks that may impact future results and performance include, but are not limited to, and in each case as a possible result of the proposed transaction on each of SLB and ChampionX: the ultimate outcome of the proposed transaction between SLB and ChampionX, including the possibility that ChampionX stockholders will not adopt the merger agreement in respect of the proposed transaction; the effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction; the ability to operate the SLB and ChampionX respective businesses, including business disruptions; difficulties in retaining and hiring key personnel and employees; the ability to maintain favorable business relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners; the terms and timing of the proposed transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; the anticipated or actual tax treatment of the proposed transaction; the ability to satisfy closing conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction (including the adoption of the merger agreement in respect of the proposed transaction by ChampionX stockholders); other risks related to the completion of the proposed transaction and actions related thereto; the ability of SLB and ChampionX to integrate the business successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies and value creation from the proposed transaction, as well as the risk factors discussed in SLB’s and ChampionX’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC.

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of any such development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking and other statements in this Form 10-Q regarding our environmental, social, and other sustainability plans and goals are not an indication that these statements are necessarily material to investors or required to be disclosed in our filings with the SEC. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking environmental, social, and sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future. Statements in this Form 10-Q are made as of July 26, 2023,April 24, 2024, and SLB disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting SLB, see Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” of the SLB Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023. SLB’s exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2022.2023.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

SLB has carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of SLB’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of SLB’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, SLB’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that SLB files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. SLB’s disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to its management, including the CEO and the CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There was no change in SLB’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter to which this report relates that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, SLB’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

The information with respect to this Item 1 is set forth under Note 9—Contingencies, in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

As of the date of this filing, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A, of SLB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023, except as follows:

We may be unable to complete the proposed acquisition of ChampionX.

We or ChampionX may terminate the merger agreement between the parties (the “merger agreement”) in certain circumstances as described in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 2, 2024. If the proposed acquisition is not completed for any reason, including as a result of failure to obtain required regulatory approvals or if the ChampionX stockholders fail to approve the acquisition, the market price of our common stock may be adversely affected; we may experience negative reactions from the financial markets, customers, suppliers and other constituencies; we will be required to pay certain costs relating to the acquisition; and SLB may be required to pay a termination fee under certain circumstances set forth in the merger agreement.

We may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed acquisition of ChampionX.

If the acquisition is completed, the success of the acquisition will depend on, among other things, our ability to combine our business with that of ChampionX in a manner that facilitates growth opportunities and realizes anticipated synergies. If we are not able to successfully achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the acquisition may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities

On January 21, 2016, the SLB Board of Directors approved a $10 billion share repurchase program for SLB common stock. As of June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, SLB had repurchased $1.5$2.0 billion of SLB common stock under this program.

 

SLB's common stock repurchase activity for the three months ended June 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was as follows:

(Stated in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total number
of shares
purchased

 

Average price
paid per share

 

Total number
of shares
purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs

 

Maximum
value of shares
that may yet be
purchased
under the plans
or programs

 

April 2023

 

1,439.2

 

$

50.76

 

 

1,439.2

 

$

8,669,119

 

May 2023

 

1,781.0

 

$

45.36

 

 

1,781.0

 

$

8,588,333

 

June 2023

 

1,285.0

 

$

46.22

 

 

1,285.0

 

$

8,528,945

 

 

4,505.2

 

$

47.33

 

 

4,505.2

 

 

(Stated in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total number
of shares
purchased

 

Average price
paid per share

 

Total number
of shares
purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs

 

Maximum
value of shares
that may yet be
purchased
under the plans
or programs

 

January 2024

 

1,428.6

 

$

50.63

 

 

1,428.6

 

$

8,205,969

 

February 2024

 

2,173.2

 

$

48.37

 

 

2,173.2

 

$

8,100,861

 

March 2024

 

1,790.2

 

$

51.86

 

 

1,790.2

 

$

8,008,018

 

 

5,392.0

 

$

50.13

 

 

5,392.0

 

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Our mining operations are subject to regulation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95 to this report.

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Item 5. Other Information.

In 2013, SLB completed the wind down of its service operations in Iran. Prior to this, certain non-US subsidiaries provided oilfield services to the National Iranian Oil Company and certain of its affiliates (“NIOC”).

SLB’s residual transactions or dealings with the government of Iran during the secondfirst quarter of 20232024 consisted of payments of taxes and other typical governmental charges. Certain non-US subsidiaries of SLB maintain depository accounts at the Dubai branch of Bank Saderat Iran (“Saderat”), and at Bank Tejarat (“Tejarat”) in Tehran and in Kish for the deposit by NIOC of amounts owed to non-US subsidiaries of SLB for prior services rendered in Iran and for the maintenance of such amounts previously received. One non-US subsidiary also maintained an account at Tejarat for payment of local expenses such as taxes. SLB anticipates that it will discontinue dealings with Saderat and Tejarat following the receipt of all amounts owed to SLB for prior services rendered in Iran.

 

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

*** Exhibit 2—Agreement and Plan of Merger among Schlumberger Limited, Sodium Holdco, Inc., Sodium Merger Sub, Inc., and ChampionX Corporation, dated April 2, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to SLB’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on April 2, 2024).

Exhibit 3.1—Articles of Incorporation of Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to SLB’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2016)

 

Exhibit 3.2—Amended and Restated By-Laws of Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to SLB’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 21, 2023)

Exhibit 4.1—Indenture dated as of December 3, 2013, by and among Schlumberger Investment S.A., as issuer, Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.), as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to SLB’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 3, 2013).

Exhibit 4.2—Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 26, 2020, by and among Schlumberger Investment S.A., as issuer, Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.), as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to SLB’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2020).

Exhibit 4.3—Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 15, 2023, among Schlumberger Investment S.A., as issuer, Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.), as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (including form of global notes representing 4.500% Senior Notes due 2028 and form of global notes representing 4.850% Senior Notes due 2033) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to SLB’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 15, 2023).

 

* Exhibit 22—Issuers of Registered Guaranteed Debt Securities

 

* Exhibit 31.1—Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

* Exhibit 31.2—Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

** Exhibit 32.1—Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

** Exhibit 32.2—Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

* Exhibit 95—Mine Safety Disclosures

 

* Exhibit 101.INS—Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

 

* Exhibit 101.SCH—Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

* Exhibit 101.CAL—Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

* Exhibit 101.DEF—Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

* Exhibit 101.LAB—Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

* Exhibit 101.PRE—Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Exhibit 104—Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

* Filed with this Form 10-Q.

** Furnished with this Form 10-Q.

*** Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(2). SLB

agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request.

(+) Management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.

 

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SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

Date:

July 26, 2023April 24, 2024

 

/s/ Howard Guild

 

Howard Guild

 

Chief Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Signatory

 

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