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SLB LIMITED/NV (SLB)

CIK: 0000087347. SIC: 1389 Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC. Latest 10-K as of: 2026-01-23.

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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=87347. Latest filing source: 0001193125-26-021017.

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Selected Fundamentals

MetricValueUnitFYFiled
Revenue35,708,000,000USD20252026-01-23
Net income3,374,000,000USD20252026-01-23
Assets54,868,000,000USD20252026-01-23

Financials

Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-01-23. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000087347.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.

Flow metrics use full-year FY periods from 10-K/10-K/A filings; balance-sheet metrics use FY-end instants. Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures. Missing metrics are omitted rather than fabricated.

Metric2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue27,810,000,00030,440,000,00032,815,000,00032,917,000,00023,601,000,00022,929,000,00028,091,000,00033,135,000,00036,289,000,00035,708,000,000
Net income-1,687,000,000-1,505,000,0002,138,000,000-10,137,000,000-10,518,000,0001,881,000,0003,441,000,0004,203,000,0004,461,000,0003,374,000,000
Diluted EPS-1.24-1.081.53-7.32-7.571.322.392.913.112.35
Operating cash flow6,261,000,0005,663,000,0005,713,000,0005,431,000,0002,944,000,0004,651,000,0003,720,000,0006,637,000,0006,602,000,0006,489,000,000
Capital expenditures2,055,000,0002,107,000,0002,160,000,0001,724,000,0001,116,000,0001,141,000,0001,618,000,0001,939,000,0001,931,000,0001,694,000,000
Dividends paid2,647,000,0002,778,000,0002,770,000,0002,769,000,0001,734,000,000699,000,000848,000,0001,317,000,0001,533,000,0001,602,000,000
Assets77,956,000,00071,987,000,00070,507,000,00056,312,000,00042,434,000,00041,511,000,00043,135,000,00047,957,000,00048,935,000,00054,868,000,000
Liabilities36,427,000,00034,726,000,00033,921,000,00032,136,000,00029,945,000,00026,225,000,00025,146,000,00026,598,000,00026,585,000,00027,577,000,000
Stockholders' equity41,078,000,00036,842,000,00036,162,000,00023,760,000,00012,071,000,00015,004,000,00017,685,000,00020,189,000,00021,130,000,00026,109,000,000
Free cash flow4,206,000,0003,556,000,0003,553,000,0003,707,000,0001,828,000,0003,510,000,0002,102,000,0004,698,000,0004,671,000,0004,795,000,000

Ratios

ROE and ROA use period-end equity/assets. Liabilities / equity uses total liabilities divided by stockholders' equity. Current ratio uses current assets divided by current liabilities when both are reported.

Metric2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Net margin-6.07%-4.94%6.52%-30.80%-44.57%8.20%12.25%12.68%12.29%9.45%
Return on equity-4.11%-4.09%5.91%-42.66%-87.13%12.54%19.46%20.82%21.11%12.92%
Return on assets-2.16%-2.09%3.03%-18.00%-24.79%4.53%7.98%8.76%9.12%6.15%
Liabilities / equity0.890.940.941.352.481.751.421.321.261.06
Current ratio1.591.211.171.191.231.221.251.321.451.33

Financial Charts

Quarterly

Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-04-29. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000087347.json.

Flow metrics use discrete quarter-length periods from 10-Q/10-Q/A filings. Q4 revenue and net income are derived only when annual FY and nine-month YTD facts exist for the same fiscal year; derived Q4 values are labeled. EPS Q4 is not derived.

QuarterEnd DateRevenueNet IncomeDiluted EPSMethod
2022-Q22022-06-300.67reported discrete quarter
2022-Q32022-09-300.63reported discrete quarter
2023-Q12023-03-310.65reported discrete quarter
2023-Q22023-06-308,099,000,0001,033,000,0000.72reported discrete quarter
2023-Q32023-09-308,310,000,0001,123,000,0000.78reported discrete quarter
2023-Q42023-12-318,990,000,0001,112,000,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2024-Q12024-03-318,707,000,0001,068,000,0000.74reported discrete quarter
2024-Q22024-06-309,139,000,0001,112,000,0000.77reported discrete quarter
2024-Q32024-09-309,159,000,0001,186,000,0000.83reported discrete quarter
2024-Q42024-12-319,284,000,0001,095,000,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2025-Q12025-03-318,490,000,000797,000,0000.58reported discrete quarter
2025-Q22025-06-308,546,000,0001,014,000,0000.74reported discrete quarter
2025-Q32025-09-308,928,000,000739,000,0000.50reported discrete quarter
2025-Q42025-12-319,745,000,000824,000,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2026-Q12026-03-318,721,000,000752,000,0000.50reported discrete quarter

Quarterly Charts

Macro Cross-References

Latest quarter (10-Q)

Latest 10-Q source: 0001193125-26-190101.

Extracted structurally from real Item 2 body heading to real Item 3/4 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-04-29. Report date: 2026-03-31.

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

First Quarter 2026 Compared to First Quarter 2025

(Stated in millions)
First Quarter 2026First Quarter 2025
IncomeIncome
BeforeBefore
RevenueTaxesRevenueTaxes
Digital$640$134$587$125
Reservoir Performance1,5942571,700282
Well Construction2,7974242,977589
Production Systems3,5084972,841471
All Other443113562162
Eliminations & other(261)(104)(177)(73)
Corporate & other (1)(228)(179)
Interest income (2)2036
Interest expense (3)(116)(144)
Charges and credits (4)(41)(206)
$8,721$956$8,490$1,063

(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 ($5 million in 2026; $- million in 2025).

(3)
Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($- million in 2026; $3 million in 2025).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

First-quarter 2026 revenue of $8.7 billion increased 3% year on year. Excluding the impact of the ChampionX acquisition in the third quarter last year, revenue declined by $607 million, or 7%, year on year. This was due to a 7% decline in international revenue and an 8% decrease in North America revenue.

It was a challenging start to the year as widespread disruptions in the Middle East, which represents approximately 70% of SLB’s Middle East & Asia first quarter revenue of $2.7 billion, impacted the business. This impact was most pronounced in the Well Construction and Reservoir Performance divisions, as SLB demobilized operations in a number of countries in response to customer actions to safeguard personnel and facilities.

SLB entered 2026 anticipating that global liquid supply and demand would gradually rebalance throughout the year and into 2027. However, the conflict in the Middle East has accelerated this rebalancing while exposing critical vulnerabilities in the global energy supply chain.

SLB expects postconflict liquid commodity prices to remain above preconflict levels. This reflects the near-term supply disruptions caused by infrastructure impairments, production impacts, and geopolitical risk premium.

In response, many countries are likely to prioritize supply diversification, invest in exploration and domestic resource development, and replenish strategic reserves once the conflict subsides. Alongside SLB’s work supporting customers as they restore production capacity in the Middle East, SLB expects these trends to drive increased investment in short-cycle projects in North America and Latin America as well as long-cycle developments, particularly in deepwater offshore markets.

Absent a prolonged conflict leading to an economic slowdown and demand destruction, these supply responses reinforce SLB’s conviction of a broad-based recovery in upstream markets in 2027 and 2028.

Digital

Digital revenue of $640 million increased 9% year on year primarily driven by a $66 million increase in Digital Operations. This growth was supported by increased digital services adoption and new technology introduction as well as the acquisition of ChampionX, which contributed $32 million of digital revenue during the first quarter of 2026.

Digital pretax operating margin of 21% slightly declined by 28 basis points (“bps”) year on year.

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Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.6 billion decreased 6% year on year due to lower stimulation and intervention activity primarily driven by operational disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 16% contracted 47 bps year on year primarily due to lower profitability in stimulation and intervention.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $2.8 billion decreased 6% year on year primarily from lower activity due to the Middle East conflict.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 15% contracted 463 bps year on year primarily due to lower profitability as a result of the Middle East conflict, compounded by pricing headwinds in select markets.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $3.5 billion increased 23% year on year from the acquired ChampionX production chemicals and artificial lift businesses, which contributed $833 million revenue and $148 million in pretax operating income during the quarter.

Excluding the impact of the acquisition, Production Systems first-quarter 2026 revenue decreased 6% year on year due to the disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 14% contracted 240 bps year on year primarily due to lower profitability in surface production systems, SLB OneSubsea and completions.

All Other

All Other revenue of $443 million decreased 21% year on year driven by the absence of $118 million in Asset Performance Solutions (“APS”) revenue following the divestiture of the Palliser asset in Canada in the second quarter of 2025 coupled with reduced revenue in SLB Capturi. This decline was partially offset by a $44 million, or 45%, increase in Data Center Solutions revenue.

All Other pretax operating income of $113 million decreased $49 million year on year primarily due to lower profitability in APS projects following the Palliser divestiture.

First Quarter 2026 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2025

(Stated in millions)
First Quarter 2026Fourth Quarter 2025
IncomeIncome
RevenueBefore TaxesRevenueBefore Taxes
Digital$640$134$825$280
Reservoir Performance1,5942571,748342
Well Construction2,7974242,949550
Production Systems3,5084974,078664
All Other44311344585
Eliminations & other(261)(104)(300)(114)
Corporate & other (1)(228)(208)
Interest income (2)2031
Interest expense (3)(116)(126)
Charges and credits (4)(41)(561)
$8,721$956$9,745$943

(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 ($5 million in the first quarter of 2026; $- in the fourth quarter of 2025).

(3)
Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($- million in the first quarter of 2026; $- million in the fourth quarter of 2025).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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First-quarter 2026 revenue of $8.7 billion decreased 11% sequentially as revenue declined 13% in the international markets and 2% in North America primarily due to seasonal effects and disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.

Internationally, revenue decreased 17% on a sequential basis in the Middle East & Asia, 11% in Europe and Africa and 9% in Latin America due to seasonally lower activity following strong year-end product and digital sales. Revenue in the Middle East & Asia was also negatively impacted by disruptions from the conflict.

Revenue in North America declined 2% sequentially due to lower drilling activity on land and lower digital exploration sales following strong year-end sales in the fourth quarter of 2025. These declines were partially offset by higher revenue from Data Center Solutions.

Digital

Digital revenue of $640 million declined 22% sequentially due to seasonally lower activity following strong year-end digital sales in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Digital pretax operating margin of 21% contracted 13 percentage points sequentially reflecting the seasonally lower digital sales.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.6 billion declined 9% sequentially reflecting the combined effects of seasonally lower activity in Europe & Africa and Asia, and the disruptions related to the Middle East conflict.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 16% contracted 348 bps sequentially due to the effects of the seasonally lower activity and disruptions in the Middle East.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $2.8 billion declined 5% sequentially primarily reflecting the combined effect of seasonally lower activity in Europe & Africa and Asia and the disruptions related to the Middle East conflict.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 15% contracted 350 bps sequentially due to the seasonally lower activity and disruptions in the Middle East.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue declined 14% sequentially following strong year-end product sales internationally in the fourth quarter of 2025 as well as disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 14% contracted 212 bps sequentially reflecting seasonally lower profitability following the strong year-end product sales in the fourth quarter of 2025.

All Other

All Other revenue of $443 million declined slightly by 1% sequentially due to lower revenue from APS projects in Ecuador partially offset by $12 million of higher Data Center Solutions revenue.

All Other pretax operating income of $113 million increased $28 million sequentially due to an improved performance in SLB Capturi.

Interest & Other Income

Interest & other income consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)
First Quarter
20262025
Interest income$25$36
Earnings of equity method investments1842
$43$78

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Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:

First Quarter
20262025
Research & engineering1.9%2.0%
General & administrative1.1%1.1%

The effective tax rate was 20% for the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 22% for the same period of 2025. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the effect of the charges and credits described in Note 2.

Charges and Credits

SLB recorded charges and credits during the first three months of 2026 and 2025. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

2026:

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Latest 10-K MD&A

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-01-23. Report date: 2025-12-31.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and resources. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

SLB previously reported its results on the basis of four Divisions: Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. Commencing the third quarter of 2025, SLB's Digital business is reported as a separate Division. Additionally, SLB's Asset Performance Solutions ("APS"), Data Center Solutions, and SLB Capturi businesses are now reported in the All Other category. The acquired ChampionX businesses are predominantly reported in SLB's Production Systems Division, with the exception of its digital business, which is reported in SLB's Digital Division. Prior periods have been recast to conform to the current presentation.

2025 Executive Overview

Although 2025 presented a challenging backdrop for the industry—with lower commodity prices, geopolitical uncertainty and an oversupplied oil market—we continued to build resilience across our portfolio by accelerating our strategy. We completed the acquisition of ChampionX during the third quarter in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion. The combined portfolio, technology capabilities and digital leadership positions SLB to create value for its customers and stakeholders by increasing its exposure to the growing production and recovery market while delivering best-in-class workflow integration across production chemicals and artificial lift. In addition to growing our emphasis on production and recovery, we also increased deployment of AI solutions and the rapid expansion of our Data Center Solutions business.

Amidst lower upstream spending, global revenue of $35.7 billion declined 2% year on year, while we generated $6.5 billion of cash flow from operations and $4.1 billion of free cash flow, enabling us to return $4.0 billion to shareholders.

Excluding the $1.5 billion of revenue from the acquisition of ChampionX, revenue declined 6% year on year as growth in our Digital and Data Center Solutions businesses were more than offset by declines in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and offshore Sub-Saharan Africa.

International revenue declined 5% year on year due to the lower activity in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa while North America revenue grew 12% driven by the ChampionX acquisition. Excluding the impact of this transaction, North American revenue declined 2% despite a 5% drop in upstream spending, supported by growth in Data Center Solutions which grew 121% year on year. This business is expanding rapidly as we strengthen strategic partnerships with hyperscalers to leverage our modular data center manufacturing capabilities.

Digital revenue increased 9% on a full-year basis driven by significant uptake in Digital Operations as well as steady growth in Platforms & Applications as customers continued to invest in automated solutions to improve performance and efficiency.

SLB concluded the year with a very strong fourth quarter driven by Production Systems, Digital and Reservoir Performance. Notably, fourth quarter revenue increased sequentially across each of our four geographies for the first time since the second quarter of 2024, reflecting stabilized global upstream activity. We experienced sequential organic revenue growth both in North America and in the international markets, driven by higher offshore activity and strong year-end product and digital sales in Latin America, the Middle East and Asia, across Sub-Saharan Africa and in North America Offshore.

As we move into 2026, we believe the headwinds we experienced in key regions in 2025 are behind us. In particular, we expect rig activity in the Middle East, to increase compared to today’s level, and our footprint in the region puts us in a strong position to benefit from this recovery.

As economics remain challenged, production and recovery activity is becoming a strategic priority for our customers to unlock incremental barrels at the lowest cost. This is translating into higher demand particularly for intervention services, artificial lift, production chemicals and SLB OneSubsea.

We expect that Data Center Solutions will be our fastest growing business for years to come, and Digital will continue to grow at highly accretive margins. Both present differentiated growth opportunities for SLB in 2026 and beyond.

SLB has consistently proven that the unique strengths of our portfolio enable us to create differentiated value and generate significant cash flows in varied market conditions.

As we move through the year, we anticipate that activity will gradually improve in the key markets where we operate, giving us the confidence that we will generate strong cash flows, once again, in 2026.

Aligned with our clear priority to create value for investors, we are committed to returning more than $4 billion to shareholders in 2026 through dividends and share repurchases.

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Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

(Stated in millions)
Fourth Quarter 2025Third Quarter 2025
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital$825$280$658$187
Reservoir Performance1,7483421,682312
Well Construction2,9495502,967558
Production Systems4,0786643,474559
All Other4458539796
Eliminations & other(300)(114)(250)(86)
Corporate & other (1)(208)(203)
Interest income (2)3137
Interest expense (3)(126)(142)
Charges & credits (4)(561)(318)
$9,745$943$8,928$1,000

(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)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2025: $- million; third quarter 2025: $- million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2025: $- million; third quarter 2025: $- million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fourth-quarter revenue of $9.7 billion increased 9% sequentially with international revenue increasing 8% and North America revenue increasing 15%. These results reflect a full quarter of activity from the acquired ChampionX businesses which contributed $879 million of revenue, consisting of $583 million in North America and $266 million in the international markets. Third-quarter 2025 revenue reflected two months of activity from ChampionX, which contributed revenue of $579 million, consisting of $387 million in North America and $171 million in the international markets.

Excluding the impact of the acquisition, international fourth-quarter 2025 revenue increased 7% and North America fourth-quarter 2025 revenue increased 6% sequentially. Fourth quarter revenue increased sequentially across all the four geographic areas for the first time since the second quarter of 2024 as global upstream markets have stabilized. The organic sequential revenue growth both in the international markets and North America was driven by higher offshore activity and strong year-end product and digital sales, most notably in Latin America, the Middle East and Asia, across Sub-Saharan Africa and Gulf of America.

Digital

Digital revenue reached $825 million, up 25% sequentially, driven by a $104 million increase in Digital Exploration as a result of year-end sales in the Gulf of America, Brazil and Angola, as well as robust increases in Digital Operations and Platforms & Applications.

Digital pretax operating margin expanded 557 basis points sequentially to 34%, reflecting improved profitability from strong Digital Exploration activity, robust growth in Digital Operations, and higher Platforms & Applications revenue.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.7 billion increased 4% sequentially, primarily driven by higher stimulation activity in the Middle East & Asia and higher intervention activity in Europe & Africa.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 20% increased 105 basis points sequentially, reflecting improved profitability in evaluation and intervention services due to the higher uptake of premium technologies.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $2.9 billion decreased 1% sequentially as higher offshore drilling activity in North America and Europe & Africa was more than offset by declines in certain land markets.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 19% was essentially flat sequentially.

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Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $4.1 billion increased 17% sequentially, reflecting a full quarter of activity from the acquired ChampionX production chemicals and artificial lift businesses. Excluding the impact of the acquisition, Production Systems revenue increased 11% sequentially driven by strong sales of completions, artificial lift, and production chemicals.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% increased 20 basis points sequentially mainly driven by stronger profitability in completions and production chemicals.

All Other

Revenue of $445 million increased $48 million sequentially largely due to higher APS revenue in Ecuador as a result of the resumption of production following the pipeline disruption during the third quarter.

Pretax operating income declined $11 million sequentially as improved profitability from the higher revenue in APS in Ecuador was more than offset by a significant loss on one particular project in SLB Capturi.

Full-Year 2025 Results

(Stated in millions)
20252024
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital$2,660$745$2,439$612
Reservoir Performance6,8201,2507,1771,452
Well Construction11,8562,24813,3572,826
Production Systems13,3252,18411,9351,900
All Other1,9874982,117775
Eliminations & other(940)(351)(736)(244)
Corporate & other (1)(759)(744)
Interest income (2)134134
Interest expense (3)(551)(498)
Charges & credits (4)(1,107)(541)
$35,708$4,291$36,289$5,672

(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)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2025: $2 million; 2024: $40 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2025: $7 million; 2024: $14 million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Full-year 2025 revenue of $35.7 billion decreased 2%, or $580 million year on year. Excluding the $1.5 billion of revenue from the acquired ChampionX businesses, revenue declined 6% year on year as growth in the Digital and Data Center Solutions businesses were more than offset by activity reductions in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and offshore Sub-Saharan Africa.

International revenue declined 5% year on year due to the lower activity in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa. North America revenue grew 12% year on year primarily driven by the acquisition of ChampionX. Excluding the impact of this transaction, North America revenue declined 2% despite a 5% drop in upstream spending supported by growth in Data Center Solutions, which grew 121% year on year.

Digital

Digital revenue of $2.7 billion grew 9% year on year due to strong growth from both Digital Operations and Platforms & Applications. The acquisition of ChampionX also accounted for $48 million of the increase.

Digital pretax operating margin of 28% expanded 291 bps year on year primarily driven by the higher revenue and efficiency gains.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $6.8 billion decreased 5% year on year primarily due to a slowdown in evaluation and stimulation activity in the international markets.

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Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 18% contracted 191 bps year on year due to the lower evaluation and stimulation activity.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $11.9 billion decreased 11% year on year driven by a broad reduction in drilling activity both internationally, mainly in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and offshore Africa, and in North America.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 19% declined 220 bps year on year driven by the widespread activity reductions.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $13.3 billion increased 12% year on year reflecting five months of activity from the acquired ChampionX production chemicals and artificial lift businesses, which contributed $1.45 billion of revenue. Excluding the impact of this acquisition, Production Systems revenue was essentially flat year on year.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% was essentially flat year on year.

All Other

Revenue of $2.0 billion decreased 6% year on year largely due to the absence of approximately $290 million of revenue following the divestiture of SLB’s interest in the Palliser APS project in Canada at the end of the second quarter of 2025 and the loss of approximately $100 million of APS revenue due to production interruption arising from a pipeline disruption in Ecuador during the third quarter of 2025. These decreases were partially offset by a $251 million, or 121%, increase in Data Center Solutions revenue.

Pretax operating income decreased $277 million year on year primarily due to the effects of the divestiture of the Palliser asset, the pipeline disruption in Ecuador and a significant loss on one particular project in SLB Capturi.

Full-Year 2024 Results

(Stated in millions)
20242023
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital$2,439$612$2,034$366
Reservoir Performance7,1771,4526,5611,263
Well Construction13,3572,82613,4782,932
Production Systems11,9351,9009,8311,245
All Other2,1177751,844892
Eliminations & other(736)(244)(613)(175)
Corporate & other (1)(744)(729)
Interest income (2)13487
Interest expense (3)(498)(489)
Charges & credits (4)(541)(110)
$36,289$5,672$33,135$5,282

(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)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2024: $40 million; 2023: $13 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2024: $14 million; 2023: $14 million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

2024 was a strong year for SLB as it successfully navigated evolving market conditions as full year revenue of $36.3 billion increased 10% year on year. Approximately 46% of this increase came from the acquisition of the Aker Solutions subsea business (“Aker”) in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Full-year results were highlighted by 12% international revenue growth. This performance was led by the Middle East & Asia and Europe & Africa, which grew 18% and 13%, respectively. The Middle East & Asia achieved record revenues, while growth in Europe & Africa was bolstered by the acquisition of the Aker subsea business. Excluding this acquired business, international revenue increased 7% year over

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year, outperforming the rate of upstream investment and rig activity over the same period. North America revenue decreased 1% due to lower drilling in US land.

SLB’s Core divisions — Reservoir Performance, Well Construction and Production Systems — delivered 9% revenue growth compared to the prior year, led by 21% growth in Production Systems, largely due to the subsea acquisition. Production Systems grew 9% organically due to double-digit increases in surface systems, completions and artificial lift. Reservoir Performance also delivered 9% growth, underpinned by strong stimulation and intervention activity in the production space.

Digital revenue, which reached $2.44 billion for the year, increased 20% year on year. Accelerated adoption of digital technologies marked a milestone year, highlighted by strategic collaborations with cross-industry leaders, the launch of the Lumi™ data and AI platform, new Performance Live™ centers to enable remote operations, and the achievement of fully autonomous drilling operations.

Digital

Digital revenue of $2.4 billion increased 20% year on year driven by the accelerated adoption of digital technologies and higher sales of exploration data.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 25% increased 710 bps year on year primarily as a result of the revenue growth.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $7.2 billion increased 9% year on year due to increased stimulation and intervention activity, with approximately 75% of the revenue growth coming from the Middle East & Asia.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 20% expanded 99 bps year on year due to improved profitability in the international markets driven by higher activity and improved pricing from increased technology intensity.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $13.4 billion decreased 1% year on year. North America revenue declined 13% due to lower drilling activity in US land largely offset by a 2% increase in international revenue, primarily in the Middle East & Asia.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 21% decreased 59 bps year on year driven by the reduced activity in North America.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $11.9 billion increased 21% year on year mainly due to the acquisition of the Aker subsea business. Excluding the effects of the Aker subsea acquisition, revenue grew by 9% year on year driven by strong international sales across the portfolio.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% expanded 325 bps year on year driven by a favorable activity mix, execution efficiency, and conversion of improved-price backlog.

All Other

Revenue of $2.1 billion increased 15% year on year with approximately 75% of the increase attributable to the Data Center Solutions business. APS revenue was essentially flat. The remaining increase was driven by the SLB Capturi joint venture which was formed in the second quarter of 2024.

Pretax operating income decreased $117 million year on year primarily due to the effects of high APS amortization expense and lower gas prices.

Interest & Other Income

Interest & other income consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)
202520242023
Earnings of equity method investments$196$182$206
Gain on sale of Palliser APS project *149--
Interest income136174100
Gain on sale of investment *-24-
Gain on sale of Liberty shares--36
$481$380$342

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* See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest income decreased $39 million in 2025 as compared to 2024 primarily due to lower average cash and short-term investment balances and increased $74 million in 2024 as compared to 2023 primarily due to higher average cash and short-term investment balances.

Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, were as follows:

202520242023
Research & engineering2.0%2.1%2.1%
General & administrative1.0%1.1%1.1%

Charges and Credits

SLB recorded charges and credits during 2025, 2024 and 2023. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following is a summary of the 2025 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)
Pretax Charge (Credit)Tax Benefit (Expense)Noncontrolling InterestNet
First quarter:
Workforce reductions$158$10$-$148
Other merger and integration491444
Second quarter:
Impairment of equity method investment6912-57
Workforce reductions663-63
Other merger and integration354427
Gain on sale of Palliser APS project(149)(4)-(145)
Third quarter:
Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment6615-51
Acquisition-related professional fees61--61
Workforce reductions574-53
Acquisition-related employee benefits542-52
Impairment of equity-method investment524-48
Other merger and integration282422
Fourth quarter:
Goodwill impairment210-41169
Workforce reductions126143109
Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment10023-77
Other merger and integration125211292
Reversal of valuation allowance relating to deferred tax assets-92-(92)
$1,107$203$68$836

The following is a summary of the 2024 charges and credits:

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(Stated in millions)
Pretax Charge (Credit)Tax Benefit (Expense)Noncontrolling InterestNet
First quarter:
Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment$14$4$3$7
Merger and integration11227
Second quarter:
Workforce reductions11117-94
Merger and integration161510
Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment15438
Third quarter-
Workforce reductions6510-55
Merger and integration336423
Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment14437
Fourth quarter-
Asset impairments16223-139
Merger and integration636750
Workforce reductions6110-51
Gain on sale of investment(24)--(24)
$541$87$27$427

The following is a summary of the 2023 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)
Pretax Charge (Credit)Tax Benefit (Expense)Noncontrolling InterestsNet
First quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares$(36)$(8)$-$(28)
Fourth quarter:
Currency devaluation loss in Argentina90--90
Merger and integration455634
Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment11326
$110$-$8$102

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Details of the components of liquidity as well as changes in liquidity follow:

(Stated in millions)
Dec. 31,Dec. 31,Dec. 31,
Components of Liquidity:202520242023
Cash$3,036$3,544$2,900
Short-term investments1,1761,1251,089
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt(1,894)(1,051)(1,123)
Long-term debt(9,742)(11,023)(10,842)
Net debt (1)$(7,424)$(7,405)$(7,976)

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Changes in Liquidity:202520242023
Net income$3,451$4,579$4,275
Depreciation and amortization (2)2,6432,5192,312
Impairments331162-
Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment1664311
Gains on sales of investments-(24)(36)
Gain on sale of Palliser APS project(149)--
Stock-based compensation expense332316293
Deferred taxes(279)(41)28
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received(59)(18)(132)
Increase in working capital(60)(1,020)(159)
US federal tax refund--85
Other11386(40)
Cash flow from operations6,4896,6026,637
Capital expenditures(1,694)(1,931)(1,939)
APS investments(428)(483)(507)
Exploration data capitalized(252)(198)(153)
Free cash flow (3)4,1153,9904,038
Dividends paid(1,602)(1,533)(1,317)
Stock repurchase program(2,414)(1,737)(694)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan and exercise of stock options229248281
Net debt assumed in connection with ChampionX acquisition(133)--
Proceeds from sale of Palliser APS project338--
Proceeds from sale of ChampionX Drilling Technologies business286--
Other business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed(187)(553)(330)
Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares--137
Purchases of Blue Chip Swap securities(224)(207)(185)
Proceeds from sales of Blue Chip Swap securities19415297
Taxes paid on net-settled stock-based compensation awards(61)(90)(169)
Other(51)53(195)
Change in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates4903231,663
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates(509)248(307)
Decrease in Net Debt(19)5711,356
Net Debt, Beginning of period(7,405)(7,976)(9,332)
Net Debt, End of period$(7,424)$(7,405)$(7,976)

(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 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.

Key liquidity events during 2025, 2024 and 2023 included:


In January 2026, SLB announced a 3.5% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.285 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.295 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in April 2026. In January 2025, SLB announced a 3.6% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.275 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.285 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in April 2025. In 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 dividend paid in April 2024. Dividends paid during 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $1.6 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.


Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments, and exploration data capitalized) were $2.4 billion in 2025, and $2.6 billion in both 2024 and 2023. Capital investments during 2026 are expected to be approximately $2.5 billion.


During the fourth quarter of 2025, SLB repaid its $0.5 billion 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025.


During the third quarter of 2025, SLB repaid its $0.5 billion 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025.

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During the third quarter of 2025, SLB fully repaid all the $0.6 billion of debt assumed in connection with the acquisition of ChampionX.


During the third quarter of 2025 and concurrent with the close of the ChampionX acquisition, the ChampionX Drilling Technologies business was disposed of and SLB received $286 million of proceeds.


As of December 31, 2025, SLB cumulatively repurchased $5.9 billion of its 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 CostTotal NumberAverage Price
of Sharesof SharesPaid per
PurchasedPurchasedShare
2025$2,41460.0$40.23
2024$1,73738.4$45.29
2023$69413.3$52.05


During the second quarter of 2025, SLB completed the sale of its interest in the Palliser APS project in Canada in exchange for net cash proceeds of $338 million. SLB recorded revenue of approximately $0.2 billion relating to this project during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and approximately $0.5 billion during 2024.


During the fourth quarter of 2024, SLB repaid its €0.6 billion of 0.00% Notes that were outstanding.


During the second quarter of 2024, SLB issued $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2027, $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2029, and $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2034.


During the second quarter of 2024, SLB and Aker Carbon Capture ASA (“ACC”) announced the closing of their previously announced joint venture. The new company, SLB Capturi, combines technology portfolios, expertise, and operation platforms to support accelerated carbon capture adoption for industrial decarbonization at scale. At closing, SLB paid NOK 4.1 billion ($0.4 billion) in cash to ACC for the purchase of 80% of the shares in Aker Carbon Capture Holdings AS (“ACCH”), which held the business of ACC.

After a lock-up period of three years, ACC is entitled to sell its 20% interest in ACCH to SLB during a period of six months for a price based on the fair market value of the combined business subject to a floor of NOK 1.0 billion and a ceiling of NOK 2.1 billion (the “put option”). Additionally, after the expiration of the put option, SLB has the right to purchase ACC’s 20% interest in the combined business during the following six months for a price based on the fair market value of the combined business subject to a floor of NOK 1.5 billion and a ceiling of NOK 2.6 billion.


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.


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.


During the fourth quarter of 2023, SLB repaid its $1.5 billion of 3.65% Senior Notes that were outstanding.

As of December 31, 2025, SLB had $4.2 billion of cash and short-term investments and committed credit facility agreements with commercial banks aggregating $5.0 billion, all of which was available. SLB believes these amounts, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

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The following table reflects the carrying amounts of SLB’s debt at December 31, 2025 by year of maturity:

(Stated in millions)
After
202620272028202920302031203220332033Total
Fixed rate debt
1.375% Guaranteed Notes$1,1771,177
1.00% Guaranteed Notes707707
0.25% Notes$1,0591,059
5.00% Senior Notes497497
3.90% Senior Notes$1,4841,484
4.50% Senior Notes497497
4.30% Senior Notes$848848
5.00% Senior Notes494494
2.65% Senior Notes$1,2471,247
0.50% Notes$1,0581,058
2.00% Guaranteed Notes$1,1721,172
4.85% Senior Notes$495495
5.00% Senior Notes$487487
7.00% Notes195195
5.95% Notes111111
5.13% Notes9898
Total fixed rate debt$1,884$1,556$1,981$1,342$1,247$1,058$1,172$495$891$11,626
Variable rate debt10--------10
Total$1,894$1,556$1,981$1,342$1,247$1,058$1,172$495$891$11,636

Interest payments on fixed rate debt obligations by year are as follows:

(Stated in millions)
2026$387
2027341
2028262
2029204
2030153
Thereafter430
$1,777

See Note 14, Leases of the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding SLB’s lease obligations.

SLB has outstanding letters of credit/guarantees that relate to business performance bonds, customs/excise tax commitments, facility lease/rental obligations, etc. These were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are customary practices in the various countries where SLB operates.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires SLB to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. The following accounting policies involve “critical accounting estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by SLB about matters that are inherently uncertain.

SLB bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

SLB maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts in order to record accounts receivable at their net realizable value. Judgment is involved in recording and making adjustments to this reserve. Allowances have been recorded for receivables believed to be uncollectible, including amounts for the resolution of potential credit and other collection issues such as disputed invoices. Adjustments to the allowance

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may be required in future periods depending on how such potential issues are resolved, or if the financial condition of SLB’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.

As a large multinational company with a long history of operating in a cyclical industry, SLB has extensive experience in working with its customers during difficult times to manage its accounts receivable. During weak economic environments or when there is an extended period of weakness in oil and gas prices, SLB typically experiences delays in the payment of its receivables. However, SLB has not historically had material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivables in its recent past. SLB has a global footprint in more than 100 countries. As of December 31, 2025, three of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance, of which only one (the United States) accounted for greater than 10% of such receivables.

As of December 31, 2025, the United States represented 13% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance. As of December 31, 2025, Mexico represented approximately 6% of SLB's net accounts 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.

Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets

SLB records the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. The goodwill relating to each of SLB’s reporting units is tested for impairment annually as well as when an event, or change in circumstances, indicates an impairment may have occurred.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, SLB has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, SLB determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if SLB concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded based on that difference.

SLB has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test.

SLB elected to perform the qualitative assessment described above for purposes of its annual goodwill impairment test for each of its Digital, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction and Production Systems reporting units in 2025. Based on this assessment, SLB concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units was significantly greater than its carrying amount. Accordingly, no further testing was required.

SLB performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test for SLB Capturi, its remaining reporting unit, using the income approach to estimate its fair value. Based on the results of this test, SLB recorded a $210 million goodwill impairment charge during 2025 relating to this reporting unit.

The income approach estimates the fair value by discounting the reporting unit’s estimated future cash flows using SLB’s estimate of the discount rate, or expected return, that a marketplace participant would have required as of the valuation date. The more significant assumptions inherent in the income approach include the estimated future net annual cash flows for the reporting unit and the discount rate. SLB selected the assumptions used in the discounted cash flow projections using current and anticipated market conditions and estimated growth rates. SLB’s estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable.

The discount rate utilized to value the reporting unit was 14.75%. Assuming all other assumptions and inputs used in the discounted cash flow analysis were held constant, a 50-basis point increase in the discount rate assumption would have increased the goodwill impairment charge by approximately $32 million. Conversely, assuming all other assumptions and inputs used in the respective discounted cash flow analysis were held constant, a 50-basis point decrease in the discount rate assumption would have decreased the goodwill impairment charge by approximately $36 million.

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets, intangible assets, and investments in APS projects, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, the carrying value of such assets is compared to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If such cash flows are not sufficient to support the asset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, SLB could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future.

Income Taxes

SLB conducts business in more than 100 tax jurisdictions, a number of which have tax laws that are not fully defined and are evolving. SLB’s tax filings are subject to regular audits by the tax authorities. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes that are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. SLB recognizes the impact of a tax position in its financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes that will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are judgmental and are made based upon prior experience and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain

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and complex application of tax regulations, the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities that could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, SLB will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the period in which such resolution occurs.

Revenue Recognition for Certain Long-term Construction-type Contracts

SLB recognizes revenue for certain long-term construction-type contracts over time. These contracts involve significant design and engineering efforts in order to satisfy custom designs for customer-specific applications. Under this method, revenue is recognized as work progresses on each contract. Progress is measured by the ratio of actual costs incurred to date on the project in relation to total estimated project costs. Approximately 11% of SLB’s revenue in 2025, 9% in 2024, and 6% in 2023, was recognized under this method.

The estimate of total project costs has a significant impact on both the amount of revenue recognized as well as the related profit on a project. Revenue and profits on contracts can also be significantly affected by change orders and claims. Profits are recognized based on the estimated project profit multiplied by the percentage complete. Due to the nature of these projects, adjustments to estimates of contract revenue and total contract costs are often required as work progresses. Any expected losses on a project are recorded in full in the period in which they become probable.

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

SLB’s pension and postretirement benefit obligations are described in detail in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The obligations and related costs are calculated using actuarial concepts, which include critical assumptions related to the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. These assumptions are important elements of expense and/or liability measurement and are updated on an annual basis, or upon the occurrence of significant events.

The discount rate that SLB uses reflects the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with maturities matching the expected timing of payment of the related benefit obligations. The following summarizes the discount rates utilized by SLB for its various pension and postretirement benefit plans:


The discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.55% at December 31, 2025 and 5.70% at December 31, 2024.


The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.56% at December 31, 2025 and 5.67% at December 31, 2024.


The discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.70% in 2025 and 5.25% in 2024.


The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.67% in 2025 and 5.14% in 2024.

The expected rate of return for SLB’s retirement benefit plans represents the long-term average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets based on expectations regarding future rates of return for the portfolio considering the asset allocation and related historical rate of return. The average expected rate of return on plan assets for the United States pension plans was 6.30% in 2025 and 6.00% in 2024. The weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets for the international pension plans was 6.57% in 2025 and 5.91% in 2024. A higher expected rate of return decreases pension expense.

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States and international pension plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2025Dec. 31, 2025
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate+$8+$333
25 basis point increase in discount rate-$9-$317
25 basis point decrease in expected return on plan assets+$28-
25 basis point increase in expected return on plan assets-$28-

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The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States postretirement medical plan:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2025Dec. 31, 2025
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate+$2+$22
25 basis point increase in discount rate-$2-$21

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MD&A history

Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.

FY 2024 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0000950170-25-007638.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2025-01-22. Report date: 2024-12-31.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and resources. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

This section of the Form 10-K generally discusses 2024 and 2023 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023. Discussions of 2022 items and year-to-year comparison between 2023 and 2022 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of SLB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

2024 Executive Overview

2024 was a strong year for SLB as we successfully navigated evolving market conditions to deliver revenue growth, margin expansion, and solid free cash flow. Year on year, revenue increased by 10% and pretax segment operating income grew by 12%, while we generated $6.6 billion in cash flow from operations and $4.0 billion in free cash flow, enabling us to return $3.3 billion to shareholders and reduce net debt by $571 million. These results demonstrate SLB’s ability to deliver consistent financial performance despite moderating upstream investment growth, driven by our global scale, unmatched digital offerings and ongoing focus on cost optimization.

Our full-year results were highlighted by 12% international revenue growth. This performance was led by the Middle East & Asia and Europe & Africa, which grew 18% and 13%, respectively. The Middle East & Asia achieved record revenues, while growth in Europe & Africa was bolstered by the Aker subsea business, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding this acquired business, international revenue increased 7% year over year, outperforming the rig count over the same period.

Our Core divisions — Reservoir Performance, Well Construction and Production Systems — delivered 9% revenue growth compared to the prior year, led by 24% growth in Production Systems, largely due to the subsea acquisition. Production Systems grew 9% organically due to double-digit increases in surface systems, completions and artificial lift. Reservoir Performance also delivered 9% growth, underpinned by strong stimulation and intervention activity in the production space.

Digital & Integration revenue increased 10% year on year, driven by 20% growth in digital, which reached $2.44 billion for the year. Accelerated adoption of our digital technologies marked a milestone year, highlighted by strategic collaborations with cross-industry leaders, the launch of the Lumi™ data and AI platform, new Performance Live™ centers to enable remote operations, and the achievement of fully autonomous drilling operations.

Our fit-for-basin approach, domain expertise and integration capabilities have established us as the performance partner of choice for addressing the operating challenges our customers face throughout the life cycle of their assets. As operators across the industry increasingly prioritize production and recovery, our strengths are more critical than ever. With the anticipated completion of our announced acquisition of ChampionX, we are set to further strengthen our production and recovery capabilities, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our customers. This strategic acquisition will also enhance the resilience of the SLB portfolio, providing some stability against the cycles in the years to come.

While upstream investment growth will remain subdued in the short term due to global oversupply, we anticipate that the oil supply imbalance will gradually abate. Global economic growth and a heightened focus on energy security, coupled with rising energy demand from AI and data centers will support the investment outlook for the oil and gas industry throughout the rest of the decade.

In our Core business, we are making unmatched contributions to the discovery, development and extraction of oil and gas reserves, fueling global energy supply. We have the leading offering in digital. And we are pursuing a meaningful opportunity in New Energy and decarbonization, where we have established a differentiated market position. Together, this is laying a strong foundation for our business.

Given our confidence in the business outlook and our ability to continue generating strong cash flows, in January 2025 our Board of Directors approved a 3.6% increase to our quarterly dividend. Additionally, we entered into accelerated share repurchase transactions to repurchase $2.3 billion of SLB common stock. This positions us to increase total return to shareholders, in the form of dividends and share repurchases, from $3.3 billion in 2024 to at least $4 billion in 2025.

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Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

(Stated in millions)
Fourth Quarter 2024Third Quarter 2024
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital & Integration$1,156$442$1,088$386
Reservoir Performance1,8103701,823367
Well Construction3,2676813,312714
Production Systems3,1975063,103519
Eliminations & other(146)(81)(167)(84)
Pretax segment operating income1,9181,902
Corporate & other (1)(177)(187)
Interest income (2)3636
Interest expense (3)(128)(132)
Charges & credits (4)(262)(112)
$9,284$1,387$9,159$1,507

(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)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2024: $10 million; third quarter 2024: $16 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2024: $3 million; third quarter 2024: $4 million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fourth-quarter revenue of $9.3 billion increased 1% sequentially, driven by digital sales in North America and higher activity in the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. On a divisional basis, Digital & Integration led the growth, driven by increased demand for digital products and solutions, while Production Systems benefited from strong backlog conversion as customers continued to invest in maximizing recovery from existing assets.

International revenue of $7.5 billion increased 1% sequentially driven by the Middle East & Asia and Europe & Africa. The Middle East & Asia grew 2% sequentially driven by strong activity in the United Arab Emirates, higher drilling in Egypt, and increased stimulation, intervention, and evaluation activity in Qatar. These gains were offset by weaker performance in Saudi Arabia and Australia. Europe & Africa also grew 2% sequentially largely driven by increased activity in Europe and North Africa. Revenue in Latin America declined 3% sequentially primarily due to reduced drilling activity in Mexico.

North America revenue of $1.8 billion increased 4% sequentially due to higher digital sales, increased sales of production systems, and increased drilling activity in U.S. land and Canada.

Digital & Integration

Digital & Integration revenue of $1.2 billion increased 6% sequentially driven by 10% growth in digital revenue, supported by greater adoption of digital technologies and higher sales of exploration data, particularly in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Asset Performance Solutions (“APS”) revenue was flat sequentially.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 38% expanded 274 basis points (“bps”) sequentially, reflecting improved profitability in digital from higher sales and cost efficiencies.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.8 billion declined 1% sequentially driven by reduced intervention and stimulation activity, partially offset by stronger evaluation activity. Revenue was impacted by lower stimulation and intervention work in Saudi Arabia, which was offset by increased activity in the rest of the Middle East & Asia and North America.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 20% expanded 35 bps sequentially, primarily reflecting improved profitability in evaluation services.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $3.3 billion declined 1% sequentially due to reduced drilling activity in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, partially mitigated by higher activity across the rest of the Middle East & Asia.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 21% declined 70 bps sequentially due to the reduced activity.

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Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $3.2 billion increased 3% sequentially with growth led by higher international sales of artificial lift, midstream production systems and completions, partially offset by reduced sales of subsea production systems.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% decreased 93 bps sequentially primarily due to lower profitability in subsea production systems.

Full-Year 2024 Results

(Stated in millions)
20242023
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital & Integration$4,247$1,408$3,871$1,257
Reservoir Performance7,1771,4526,5611,263
Well Construction13,3572,82613,4782,932
Production Systems12,1431,8989,8311,245
Eliminations & other(635)(263)(606)(174)
Pretax segment operating income7,3216,523
Corporate & other (1)(744)(729)
Interest income (2)13487
Interest expense (3)(498)(489)
Charges & credits (4)(541)(110)
$36,289$5,672$33,135$5,282

(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)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2024: $40 million; 2023: $13 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2024: $14 million; 2023: $14 million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Full-year 2024 revenue of $36.3 billion increased 10% year on year. Approximately 46% of the year-on-year revenue increase came from the acquisition of the Aker Solutions subsea business ("Aker") in the fourth quarter of 2023 (see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

International revenue grew by 12% year on year. Excluding the contribution of the acquired Aker subsea business, international revenue increased 7% primarily driven by higher activity in the Middle East & Asia. North America revenue decreased 1% due to lower drilling in US land.

Digital & Integration

Digital & Integration revenue of $4.2 billion increased 10% year on year due to growth in digital revenue as APS revenue was essentially flat.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 33% increased 67 bps year on year primarily due to the growth in digital revenue partially offset by effects of higher APS amortization expense and lower gas prices.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $7.2 billion increased 9% year on year due to increased stimulation and intervention activity, with approximately 75% of the revenue growth coming from the Middle East & Asia.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 20% expanded 99 bps year on year due to improved profitability in the international markets driven by higher activity and improved pricing from increased technology intensity.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $13.4 billion decreased 1% year on year. North America revenue declined 13% due to lower drilling activity in US land largely offset by a 2% increase in international revenue, primarily in the Middle East & Asia.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 21% decreased 59 bps year on year driven by the reduced activity in North America.

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Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $12.1 billion increased 24% year on year mainly due to the acquisition of the Aker subsea business. Excluding the effects of the Aker subsea acquisition, revenue grew by 9% year on year driven by strong international sales across the portfolio.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% expanded 297 bps year on year driven by a favorable activity mix, execution efficiency, and conversion of improved-price backlog.

Interest & Other Income, Net

Interest & other income, net consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)
20242023
Earnings of equity method investments$182$206
Interest income174100
Gain on sale of investment24-
Gain on sale of Liberty shares-36
$380$342

Interest income increased $74 million primarily due to higher average cash and short-term investment balances.

Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, were as follows:

20242023
Research & engineering2.1%2.1%
General & administrative1.1%1.1%

Charges and Credits

SLB recorded charges and credits during 2024 and 2023. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following is a summary of the 2024 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)
Pretax Charge (Credit)Tax Benefit (Expense)Noncontrolling InterestNet
First quarter:
Merger & integration$25$6$5$14
Second quarter:
Workforce reductions11117-94
Merger & integration315818
Third quarter-
Workforce reductions6510-55
Merger & integration4710730
Fourth quarter-
Asset impairments16223-139
Merger & integration636750
Workforce reductions6110-51
Gain on sale of investment(24)--(24)
$541$87$27$427

The following is a summary of the 2023 charges and credits:

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(Stated in millions)
Pretax Charge (Credit)Tax Benefit (Expense)Noncontrolling InterestsNet
First quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares$(36)$(8)$-$(28)
Fourth quarter:
Merger and integration568840
Currency devaluation loss in Argentina90--90
$110$-$8$102

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Details of the components of liquidity as well as changes in liquidity follow:

(Stated in millions)
Dec. 31,Dec. 31,
Components of Liquidity:20242023
Cash$3,544$2,900
Short-term investments1,1251,089
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt(1,051)(1,123)
Long-term debt(11,023)(10,842)
Net debt (1)$(7,405)$(7,976)
Changes in Liquidity:20242023
Net income$4,579$4,275
Charges and credits541110
Depreciation and amortization (2)2,5192,312
Stock-based compensation expense316293
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received(18)(132)
Increase in working capital(1,379)(215)
US federal tax refund-85
Other44(91)
Cash flow from operations6,6026,637
Capital expenditures(1,931)(1,939)
APS investments(483)(507)
Exploration data capitalized(198)(153)
Free cash flow (3)3,9904,038
Dividends paid(1,533)(1,317)
Stock repurchase program(1,737)(694)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan219191
Proceeds from exercise of stock options2990
Taxes paid on net-settled stock-based compensation awards(90)(169)
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed(553)(330)
Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares-137
Purchases of Blue Chip Swap securities(207)(185)
Proceeds from sales of Blue Chip Swap securities15297
Other53(195)
Change in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates3231,663
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates248(307)
Decrease in Net Debt5711,356
Net Debt, Beginning of period(7,976)(9,332)
Net Debt, End of period$(7,405)$(7,976)

(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.

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(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 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.

Key liquidity events during 2024 and 2023 included:


In 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 dividend paid in April 2024. In January 2023, SLB announced a 43% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.175 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.25 per share, beginning with the dividend paid in April 2023. Dividends paid during 2024 and 2023 were $1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.

In January 2025, SLB announced a 3.6% increase to its quarterly dividend from $0.275 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.285 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in April 2025.


As of December 31, 2024, SLB cumulatively repurchased $3.5 billion of its 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 CostTotal NumberAverage Price
of Sharesof SharesPaid per
PurchasedPurchasedShare
2024$1,73738.4$45.29
2023$69413.3$52.05

SLB has entered into accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) transactions to repurchase $2.3 billion of its common stock. Under the terms of the ASR agreements, on January 13, 2025, SLB received an initial share delivery of approximately 80% of the shares to be repurchased, based on the closing price per share of its common stock on the preceding day. SLB expects the remainder of the shares to be delivered no later than the end of May 2025. Under certain circumstances, SLB may be required to deliver shares or pay cash, at its option, upon settlement of the ASR agreements. The total number of shares ultimately purchased under the ASR agreements will depend upon the final settlement and will be based on volume-weighted average prices of SLB’s common stock during the terms of the ASR transactions, less a discount.


Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments, and exploration data capitalized) were $2.6 billion in both 2024 and 2023. Capital investments during 2025 are expected to be approximately $2.3 billion.


During the fourth quarter of 2024, SLB repaid its €0.6 billion of 0.00% Notes that were outstanding.


During the second quarter of 2024, SLB issued $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2027, $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2029, and $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2034.


During the second quarter of 2024, SLB and Aker Carbon Capture ASA (“ACC”) announced the closing of their previously announced joint venture. The new company, SLB Capturi, combines technology portfolios, expertise, and operation platforms to support accelerated carbon capture adoption for industrial decarbonization at scale. At closing, SLB paid NOK 4.1 billion ($0.4 billion) in cash to ACC for the purchase of 80% of the shares in Aker Carbon Capture Holdings AS (“ACCH”), which held the business of ACC. ACC is also entitled to performance-based payments of up to NOK 1.4 billion if certain targets are met over the period from 2025 to 2027.

After a lock-up period of three years, ACC is entitled to sell its 20% interest in ACCH to SLB during a period of six months for a price based on the fair market value of the combined business subject to a floor of NOK 1.0 billion and a ceiling of NOK 2.1 billion (the “put option”). Additionally, after the expiration of the put option, SLB has the right to purchase ACC’s 20% interest in the combined business during the following six months for a price based on the fair market value of the combined business subject to a floor of NOK 1.5 billion and a ceiling of NOK 2.6 billion.


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.


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.


During the fourth quarter of 2023, SLB repaid its $1.5 billion of 3.65% Senior Notes that were outstanding.

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As of December 31, 2024, SLB had $4.67 billion of cash and short-term investments and committed credit facility agreements with commercial banks aggregating $5.0 billion, all of which was available. SLB believes these amounts, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

On October 17, 2024, SLB entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in the Palliser APS project in Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, SLB will receive cash proceeds of approximately $430 million, subject to closing adjustments that are typical for such a transaction. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. SLB recorded revenue of approximately $0.5 billion relating to this project during 2024.

The following table reflects the carrying amounts of SLB’s debt at December 31, 2024 by year of maturity:

(Stated in millions)
After
202520262027202820292030203120322032Total
Fixed rate debt
4.00% Senior Notes$523523
1.40% Senior Notes500500
1.375% Guaranteed Notes$1,0401,040
1.00% Guaranteed Notes624624
0.25% Notes$936936
5.00% Senior Notes495495
3.90% Senior Notes$1,4781,478
4.50% Senior Notes497497
4.30% Senior Notes$848848
5.00% Senior Notes493493
2.65% Senior Notes$1,2501,250
0.50% Notes$935935
2.00% Guaranteed Notes$1,0341,034
4.85% Senior Notes$498498
5.00% Senior Notes489489
7.00% Notes197197
5.95% Notes111111
5.13% Notes9898
Total fixed rate debt$1,023$1,664$1,431$1,975$1,341$1,250$935$1,034$1,393$12,046
Variable rate debt28--------28
Total$1,051$1,664$1,431$1,975$1,341$1,250$935$1,034$1,393$12,074

Interest payments on fixed rate debt obligations by year are as follows:

(Stated in millions)
2025$421
2026387
2027341
2028262
2029192
Thereafter584
$2,187

See Note 14, Leases of the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding SLB’s lease obligations.

SLB has outstanding letters of credit/guarantees that relate to business performance bonds, customs/excise tax commitments, facility lease/rental obligations, etc. These were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are customary practices in the various countries where SLB operates.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires SLB to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. The following accounting policies involve “critical accounting

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estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by SLB about matters that are inherently uncertain.

SLB bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

SLB maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts in order to record accounts receivable at their net realizable value. Judgment is involved in recording and making adjustments to this reserve. Allowances have been recorded for receivables believed to be uncollectible, including amounts for the resolution of potential credit and other collection issues such as disputed invoices. Adjustments to the allowance may be required in future periods depending on how such potential issues are resolved, or if the financial condition of SLB’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.

As a large multinational company with a long history of operating in a cyclical industry, SLB has extensive experience in working with its customers during difficult times to manage its accounts receivable. During weak economic environments or when there is an extended period of weakness in oil and gas prices, SLB typically experiences delays in the payment of its receivables. However, except for a $469 million write-off during 2017 as a result of the political and economic conditions in Venezuela, SLB has not historically had material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable. SLB has a global footprint in more than 100 countries. As of December 31, 2024, three of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance, of which only one (the United States) accounted for greater than 10% of such receivables.

As of December 31, 2024, the United States represented 11% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance. As of December 31, 2024, Mexico represented 9.7% of SLB's net accounts receivable balance. (See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). 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.

Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets

SLB records the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. The goodwill relating to each of SLB’s reporting units is tested for impairment annually as well as when an event, or change in circumstances, indicates an impairment may have occurred.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, SLB has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, SLB determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if SLB concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded based on that difference.

SLB has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test.

SLB elected to perform the qualitative assessment described above for purposes of its annual goodwill impairment test in 2024. Based on this assessment, SLB concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units was greater than its carrying amount. Accordingly, no further testing was required.

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets, intangible assets, and investments in APS projects, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, the carrying value of such assets is compared to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If such cash flows are not sufficient to support the asset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, SLB could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future.

Income Taxes

SLB conducts business in more than 100 tax jurisdictions, a number of which have tax laws that are not fully defined and are evolving. SLB’s tax filings are subject to regular audits by the tax authorities. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes that are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. SLB recognizes the impact of a tax position in its financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes that will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are judgmental and are made based upon prior experience and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulations, the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities that could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, SLB will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the period in which such resolution occurs.

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Revenue Recognition for Certain Long-term Construction-type Contracts

SLB recognizes revenue for certain long-term construction-type contracts over time. These contracts involve significant design and engineering efforts in order to satisfy custom designs for customer-specific applications. Under this method, revenue is recognized as work progresses on each contract. Progress is measured by the ratio of actual costs incurred to date on the project in relation to total estimated project costs. Approximately 9% of SLB’s revenue in 2024, 6% in 2023, and 5% in 2022, was recognized under this method.

The estimate of total project costs has a significant impact on both the amount of revenue recognized as well as the related profit on a project. Revenue and profits on contracts can also be significantly affected by change orders and claims. Profits are recognized based on the estimated project profit multiplied by the percentage complete. Due to the nature of these projects, adjustments to estimates of contract revenue and total contract costs are often required as work progresses. Any expected losses on a project are recorded in full in the period in which they become probable.

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

SLB’s pension and postretirement benefit obligations are described in detail in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The obligations and related costs are calculated using actuarial concepts, which include critical assumptions related to the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. These assumptions are important elements of expense and/or liability measurement and are updated on an annual basis, or upon the occurrence of significant events.

The discount rate that SLB uses reflects the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with maturities matching the expected timing of payment of the related benefit obligations. The following summarizes the discount rates utilized by SLB for its various pension and postretirement benefit plans:


The discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.70% at December 31, 2024 and 5.25% at December 31, 2023.


The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.67% at December 31, 2024 and 5.14% at December 31, 2023.


The discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.25% in 2024 and 5.50% in 2023.


The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.14% in 2024 and 5.41% in 2023.

The expected rate of return for SLB’s retirement benefit plans represents the long-term average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets based on expectations regarding future rates of return for the portfolio considering the asset allocation and related historical rate of return. The average expected rate of return on plan assets for the United States pension plans was 6.00% in both 2024 and 2023. The weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets for the international pension plans was 5.91% in 2024 and 6.00% in 2023. A higher expected rate of return decreases pension expense.

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States and international pension plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2024Dec. 31, 2024
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate-$1+$324
25 basis point increase in discount rate+$3-$308
25 basis point decrease in expected return on plan assets+$31-
25 basis point increase in expected return on plan assets-$31-

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States postretirement medical plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2024Dec. 31, 2024
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate+$2+$22
25 basis point increase in discount rate-$2-$21

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FY 2023 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0000950170-24-006884.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2024-01-24. Report date: 2023-12-31.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and resources. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K.

This section of the Form 10-K generally discusses 2023 and 2022 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022. Discussions of 2021 items and year-to-year comparison between 2022 and 2021 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of SLB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

2023 Executive Overview

2023 was a remarkable year marked by widespread revenue growth, margin expansion, and exceptional cash flow. Year on year, revenue grew 18%, pretax segment operating margin increased 185 basis points (“bps”) to 20% and we delivered $6.6 billion of cash flow from operations and $4.0 billion of free cash flow—allowing us to reduce net debt by $1.4 billion and return $2.0 billion to shareholders this year through dividends and stock repurchases.

Our strong full-year performance was fueled by substantial international growth, with approximately 90% of our international GeoUnits posting year-on-year increases, complemented by sustained performance in North America.

International revenue grew 20% year on year by more than $4 billion. Notably, we achieved our highest-ever revenue in the Middle East, led by impressive growth in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt & East Mediterranean GeoUnits.

In the offshore basins, we benefited from long-cycle developments, capacity expansions, and exploration and appraisal activities with remarkable growth in Brazil and Angola, and solid increases in the US Gulf of Mexico, Guyana, and Norway.

In North America, while activity moderated as expected in the second half of the year, revenue increased 12% year on year, outpacing the rig count. This outperformance was driven by our technology-leveraged portfolio in both US land and the US Gulf of Mexico.

On a divisional basis, our Core business—comprising Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems—accelerated, growing revenue 20% year on year and expanding pretax segment operating margin 277 bps.

Digital & Integration revenue increased 4% year on year. This was led by digital, which continued strong growth momentum, delivering more than $2 billion in revenue. Our success in digital was driven by further adoption of Delfi technology and customers embracing our connected and autonomous drilling, data, and AI solutions.

We also saw continued adoption of our Transition Technologies portfolio as customers look to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions. The imperative to operate more sustainably is translating into tangible investments by our customers, resulting in the portfolio generating more than $1 billion of revenue.

As global energy demand continues to increase, international production is expected to play a key role in meeting supply through the end of the decade. Notably, we anticipate record investment levels in the Middle East extending beyond 2025, with significant expansion in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Kuwait. Offshore remains another distinct attribute of this durable growth cycle, serving as an important source for production growth and capacity additions, and we expect strong activity to continue in Brazil, West Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

In the international environment, despite elevated geopolitical tensions in various regions, we do not anticipate a significant impact on the sector's overall activity, absent any escalation. Furthermore, we expect the long-cycle investments across the Middle East, global offshore, and gas resource plays to be largely decoupled from short-term commodity price fluctuations.

In 2024, SLB expects to experience another year of strong growth driven by the international markets. Benefiting from these market dynamics, we foresee further growth led by Production Systems, strengthened by the additional subsea opportunities from our OneSubsea joint venture. Sustained momentum is expected in Reservoir Performance, accompanied by increased activity in Well Construction. Additionally, we expect continued customer adoption of our Digital business, particularly in our new technology platforms.

Our performance and returns-focused strategy, combined with our differentiated market positioning and digital capabilities, will drive profitable growth and further margin expansion, setting a strong foundation for long-term outperformance.

With confidence in the strength and longevity of the cycle and visibility into sustained strong cash flows, in January 2024, our Board of Directors approved a 10% increase to our quarterly dividend. Additionally, we plan to increase share repurchases in 2024, visibly enhancing returns to shareholders for the full year.

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Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

(Stated in millions)
Fourth Quarter 2023Third Quarter 2023
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital & Integration$1,049$356$982$314
Reservoir Performance1,7353711,680344
Well Construction3,4267703,430759
Production Systems2,9444422,367319
Eliminations & other(164)(71)(149)(53)
Pretax segment operating income1,8681,683
Corporate & other (1)(193)(182)
Interest income (2)3020
Interest expense (3)(126)(126)
Charges & credits (4)(146)-
$8,990$1,433$8,310$1,395

(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)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2023: $11 million; third quarter 2023: $2 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2023: $4 million; third quarter 2023: $3 million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fourth-quarter revenue of $9.0 billion increased 8% sequentially with the acquired Aker subsea business accounting for approximately 70% of the growth, while the legacy portfolio continued its growth trajectory in the international markets.

International revenue of $7.3 billion grew 10% sequentially, driven by Europe & Africa and the Middle East & Asia. Europe & Africa increased 16% sequentially driven by the acquired Aker subsea business, which accounted for most of the sequential revenue growth, primarily in Scandinavia. Revenue in the Middle East & Asia increased 11% sequentially driven by higher drilling, intervention, stimulation, and evaluation activity, both on land and offshore. North America revenue of $1.6 billion was flat sequentially as reduced drilling activity in US land and Canada was offset by higher offshore revenue in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Compared to the same quarter last year, fourth-quarter 2023 international revenue outpaced North America, growing 18%, while North America was relatively flat. Excluding the acquired Aker subsea business, international revenue grew 10% year on year, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.

Fourth-quarter 2023 pretax segment operating income margin of 21% increased year on year, representing the 12th consecutive quarter of growth.

Digital & Integration

Digital & Integration revenue of $1.0 billion increased 7% sequentially due to increased digital revenue across all areas led by the Middle East & Asia and Europe & Africa.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 34% expanded 197 bps sequentially due to improved profitability in digital.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.7 billion grew 3% sequentially primarily due to increased activity internationally, mainly in the Middle East and Africa.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 21% expanded 88 bps sequentially and represents the Division’s highest level of pretax operating margin in this cycle. This increase was primarily driven by higher activity, pricing, and improved operating leverage.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $3.4 billion was flat sequentially with international growth being offset by a decline in North America revenue. International revenue increased 2% driven primarily by strong growth in the Middle East & Asia and Africa. North America revenue decreased 7% on a lower US land rig count.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 22% increased 35 bps sequentially primarily driven by improved profitability from the increased activity in the Middle East & Asia and Africa.

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Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $2.94 billion increased 24% sequentially. The acquired Aker subsea business accounted for most of the growth. Excluding the effects of this acquisition, revenue grew 4% sequentially due to strong international sales.

Production Systems pretax operating margin expanded 153 bps sequentially to 15%, its highest level in this cycle. The improvement was driven primarily by higher sales of midstream, artificial lift, and subsea production systems.

Full-Year 2023 Results

(Stated in millions)
20232022
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital & Integration$3,871$1,257$3,725$1,357
Reservoir Performance6,5611,2635,553881
Well Construction13,4782,93211,3972,202
Production Systems9,8311,2457,862748
Eliminations & other(606)(174)(446)(177)
Pretax segment operating income6,5235,011
Corporate & other (1)(729)(637)
Interest income (2)8727
Interest expense (3)(489)(477)
Charges & credits (4)(110)347
$33,135$5,282$28,091$4,271

(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)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2023: $13 million; 2022: $72 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2023: $14 million; 2022: $13 million) .

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Full-year 2023 revenue of $33.1 billion increased 18% year on year led by Well Construction and Production Systems. On a geographic basis, year-on-year revenue growth was broad-based with North America revenue increasing 12% due to strong land and offshore drilling and higher sales of production systems, while international revenue grew 20%. International growth was widespread across all areas, led by the Middle East & Asia, which grew 21% due to higher drilling and intervention activity. Europe & Africa grew 18% primarily from higher sales of production systems in Europe and increased activity in offshore Africa, while Latin America revenue increased 17% due to robust drilling activity and higher sales of production systems.

Full-year 2023 pretax segment operating margin of 20% expanded by 185 bps as compared to 2022 driven by higher activity, improved pricing, and a more favorable activity mix.

Digital & Integration

Digital & Integration revenue of $3.9 billion increased 4% year on year, as strong growth in digital sales was largely offset by lower APS revenue and decreased exploration data licensing sales. The 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.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin contracted 397 bps to 32% primarily due to the absence of the $95 million of exploration data transfer fees and reduced profitability from APS projects.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $6.6 billion increased 18% year on year due primarily to increased activity internationally.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin expanded 338 bps to 19% primarily due to higher activity levels and improved pricing.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $13.5 billion increased 18% year on year with double-digit growth across all areas. North America grew 17% while international revenue increased 19%. This growth was driven by drilling fluids and measurements—both on higher land and offshore activity—along with improved pricing.

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Well Construction pretax operating margin expanded 243 bps to 22% with profitability improving across all geographic areas driven by the higher activity and improved pricing.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $9.8 billion increased 25% driven by strong growth across all areas led by Latin America and the Middle East & Asia, as well as the impact of the Aker subsea business, which was acquired on October 2, 2023.

Production Systems pretax operating margin expanded 315 bps to 13% mainly driven by higher subsea production system, artificial lift, and surface production system sales, as well as improved pricing, and the easing of supply chain constraints.

Interest & Other Income, Net

Interest & other income, net consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)
20232022
Earnings of equity method investments$206$164
Interest income10099
Gain on sale of Liberty shares36325
Gain on ADC equity investment-107
Gain on sale of real estate-43
Gain on repurchase of bonds-11
Loss on Blue Chip Swap transactions-(139)
$342$610

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 2023, SLB sold all of its remaining approximately 9 million shares of Liberty and recognized a gain of $36 million. During 2022, SLB sold 47.8 million of its shares of Liberty and recognized a gain of $325 million.

Although SLB's functional currency in Argentina is the US dollar, a portion of its transactions are denominated in pesos. SLB uses Argentina’s official exchange rate to remeasure its Argentine peso-denominated net assets into US dollars. The Central Bank of Argentina maintains certain currency controls that limit SLB’s ability to access US dollars in Argentina and remit cash from its Argentine operations. A legal indirect foreign exchange mechanism exists in the form of capital market transactions known as Blue Chip Swaps, which effectively results in a parallel US dollar exchange rate. This parallel rate, which cannot be used as the basis to remeasure SLB’s net monetary assets in US dollars under US GAAP, was approximately 20% higher than Argentina’s official exchange rate at December 31, 2023 and 93% higher at December 31, 2022.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, Argentina devalued its peso relative to the US dollar by approximately 55%. As a result, SLB recorded a $90 million devaluation charge, of which $61 million is classified in Cost of services in the Consolidated Statement of Income, with the remaining $29 million classified in Cost of sales. SLB’s peso-denominated net assets in Argentina were approximately $75 million at December 31, 2023 ($40 million at December 31, 2022 and $270 million at September 30, 2022), primarily consisting of cash. Argentina represented less than 5% of SLB’s consolidated revenue in each of 2023 and 2022.

SLB accounts for its investment in the Arabian Drilling Company (“ADC”), an onshore and offshore gas and oil rig drilling company in Saudi Arabia, under the equity method. During the fourth quarter of 2022, ADC completed an initial public offering (“IPO”). In connection with the IPO, SLB sold a portion of its interest in a secondary offering that resulted in SLB receiving net proceeds of $223 million. As a result of these transactions, SLB’s ownership interest in ADC decreased from 49% to approximately 34%. SLB recognized a gain of $107 million, representing the gain on the sale of a portion of its interest as well as the effect of the ownership dilution of its equity investment due to the IPO.

During 2022, SLB sold certain real estate and recognized a gain of $43 million.

During 2022, SLB repurchased $395 million of its 3.75% Senior Notes due 2024 and $409 million of its 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025 for $790 million, resulting in a gain of $11 million after considering the write-off of the related deferred financing fees and other costs.

Interest Expense

Interest expense of $503 million in 2023 increased $13 million compared to 2022.

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Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, were as follows:

20232022
Research & engineering2.1%2.3%
General & administrative1.1%1.3%

Income Taxes

The SLB effective tax rate is sensitive to the geographic mix of earnings. When the percentage of pretax earnings generated outside of North America increases, the SLB effective tax rate generally decreases. Conversely, when the percentage of pretax earnings generated outside of North America decreases, the SLB effective tax rate generally increases.

The effective tax rate was 19% in 2023 as compared to 18% in 2022. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the charges and credits described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These charges and credits reduced the effective tax rate in 2022 by approximately one percentage point.

Charges and Credits

SLB recorded charges and credits during 2023 and 2022. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following is a summary of the 2023 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)
Pretax Charge (Credit)Tax Benefit (Expense)Noncontrolling InterestsNet
First quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares$(36)$(8)$-$(28)
Fourth quarter:
Merger and integration568840
Currency devaluation loss in Argentina90--90
$110$-$8$102

The following is a summary of the 2022 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)
Pretax Charge (Credit)Tax Benefit (Expense)Net
First quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares$(26)$(4)$(22)
Second quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares(215)(14)(201)
Gain on sale of real estate(43)(2)(41)
Fourth quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares(84)(19)(65)
Loss on Blue Chip Swap transactions139-139
Gain on ADC equity investment(107)(3)(104)
Gain on repurchase of bonds(11)(2)(9)
$(347)$(44)$(303)

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Details of the components of liquidity as well as changes in liquidity follow:

(Stated in millions)
Dec. 31,Dec. 31,
Components of Liquidity:20232022
Cash$2,900$1,655
Short-term investments1,0891,239
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt(1,123)(1,632)
Long-term debt(10,842)(10,594)
Net debt (1)$(7,976)$(9,332)
Changes in Liquidity:20232022
Net income$4,275$3,492
Charges and credits110(347)
Depreciation and amortization (2)2,3122,147
Stock-based compensation expense293313
Deferred taxes28(39)
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received(132)(96)
Increase in working capital(215)(1,709)
US federal tax refund85-
Other(119)(41)
Cash flow from operations6,6373,720
Capital expenditures(1,939)(1,618)
APS investments(507)(587)
Exploration data capitalized(153)(97)
Free cash flow (3)4,0381,418
Dividends paid(1,317)(848)
Stock repurchase program(694)-
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan191141
Proceeds from exercise of stock options9081
Taxes paid on net-settled stock-based compensation awards(169)(93)
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed(330)(58)
Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares137732
Proceeds from sale of ADC shares-223
Proceeds from sale of real estate-120
Purchases of Blue Chip Swap securities(185)(259)
Proceeds from sales of Blue Chip Swap securities97111
Other(195)(105)
Change in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt1,6631,463
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt(307)261
Decrease in Net Debt1,3561,724
Net Debt, Beginning of period(9,332)(11,056)
Net Debt, End of period$(7,976)$(9,332)

(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 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.

Key liquidity events during 2023 and 2022 included:


Cash flow from operations of $6.6 billion in 2023 increased approximately $2.9 billion as compared to 2022. This increase was primarily due to a $1.4 billion increase in net income adjusted for the previously mentioned charges and credits and depreciation and amortization expense combined with the effect of working capital only consuming $0.2 billion of liquidity in 2023 as compared to $1.7 billion in 2022. This $1.5 billion improvement in working capital was largely attributable to strong collections of accounts receivable and a smaller increase in inventory in 2023 as compared to 2022. Inventory increased in 2022 as a result of the

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significant activity growth that SLB was expecting in 2023. Additionally, SLB received a US federal tax refund of $85 million during the fourth quarter of 2023 relating to prior years.


In January 2023, SLB announced a 43% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.175 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.25 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in April 2023. In April 2022, SLB announced a 40% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.125 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.175 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in July 2022. Dividends paid during 2023 and 2022 were $1.3 billion and $0.8 billion, respectively.

In 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 dividend payable in April 2024.


As of December 31, 2023, SLB had cumulatively repurchased $1.7 billion of its common stock under its $10 billion share repurchase program. SLB repurchased approximately 13.3 million shares of its common stock under this program during 2023, for a total purchase price of $694 million. SLB did not repurchase any of its common stock during 2022.


Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments, and exploration data capitalized) were $2.6 billion in 2023 and $2.3 billion in 2022. Capital investments during 2024 are expected to be approximately $2.6 billion.


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. During 2022, SLB sold 47.8 million of its shares of Liberty and received proceeds of $732 million.


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.


During the fourth quarter of 2023, SLB repaid its $1.5 billion of 3.65% Senior Notes that were outstanding.


During the second quarter of 2022, SLB sold certain real estate and received proceeds of $120 million.


During the fourth quarter of 2022, SLB repurchased $395 million of its 3.75% Senior Notes due 2024 and $409 million of its 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025 for $790 million.


During the fourth quarter of 2022, SLB repaid $795 million of Senior Notes that matured.


During the fourth quarter of 2022, SLB sold a portion of its equity interest in ADC in a secondary offering that resulted in SLB receiving net proceeds of $223 million.

As of December 31, 2023, SLB had $3.99 billion of cash and short-term investments and committed credit facility agreements with commercial banks aggregating $5.0 billion, all of which was available and unused. SLB believes these amounts, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

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The following table reflects the carrying amounts of SLB’s debt at December 31, 2023 by year of maturity:

(Stated in millions)
After
202420252026202720282029203020312032Total
Fixed rate debt
0.00% Notes$553553
3.75% Senior Notes355355
3.70% Notes5454
4.00% Senior Notes$523523
1.40% Senior Notes499499
1.375% Guaranteed Notes$1,1041,104
1.00% Guaranteed Notes662662
0.25% Notes$994994
4.50% Senior Notes$497497
3.90% Senior Notes1,4711,471
4.30% Senior Notes$847847
2.65% Senior Notes$1,2501,250
0.50% Notes$992992
2.00% Guaranteed Notes$1,0981,098
4.85% Senior Notes496496
7.00% Notes199199
5.95% Notes112112
5.13% Notes9898
Total fixed rate debt$962$1,022$1,766$994$1,968$847$1,250$992$2,003$11,804
Variable rate debt161--------161
Total$1,123$1,022$1,766$994$1,968$847$1,250$992$2,003$11,965

Interest payments on fixed rate debt obligations by year are as follows:

(Stated in millions)
2024$367
2025348
2026312
2027282
2028212
Thereafter631
$2,152

See Note 14, Leases of the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding SLB’s lease obligations.

SLB has outstanding letters of credit/guarantees that relate to business performance bonds, customs/excise tax commitments, facility lease/rental obligations, etc. These were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are customary practices in the various countries where SLB operates.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires SLB to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. The following accounting policies involve “critical accounting estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by SLB about matters that are inherently uncertain.

SLB bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

SLB maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts in order to record accounts receivable at their net realizable value. Judgment is involved in recording and making adjustments to this reserve. Allowances have been recorded for receivables believed to be uncollectible, including amounts for the resolution of potential credit and other collection issues such as disputed invoices. Adjustments to the allowance

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may be required in future periods depending on how such potential issues are resolved, or if the financial condition of SLB’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.

As a large multinational company with a long history of operating in a cyclical industry, SLB has extensive experience in working with its customers during difficult times to manage its accounts receivable. During weak economic environments or when there is an extended period of weakness in oil and gas prices, SLB typically experiences delays in the payment of its receivables. However, except for a $469 million accounts receivable write-off during 2017 as a result of the political and economic conditions in Venezuela, SLB has not historically had material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable. SLB has a global footprint in more than 100 countries. As of December 31, 2023, three of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance, of which only two (the United States and Mexico) accounted for greater than 10% of such receivables.

As of December 31, 2023, Mexico and the United States represented 13% and 11% respectively, of SLB’s net accounts 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.

Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets

SLB records the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. The goodwill relating to each of SLB’s reporting units is tested for impairment annually as well as when an event, or change in circumstances, indicates an impairment may have occurred.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, SLB has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, SLB determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if SLB concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded based on that difference.

SLB has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test.

SLB elected to perform the qualitative assessment described above for purposes of its annual goodwill impairment test in 2023. Based on this assessment, SLB concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units was significantly greater than its carrying amount. Accordingly, no further testing was required.

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets, intangible assets, and investments in APS projects, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, the carrying value of such assets is compared to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If such cash flows are not sufficient to support the asset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, SLB could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future.

Income Taxes

SLB conducts business in more than 100 tax jurisdictions, a number of which have tax laws that are not fully defined and are evolving. SLB’s tax filings are subject to regular audits by the tax authorities. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes that are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. SLB recognizes the impact of a tax position in its financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes that will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are judgmental and are made based upon prior experience, and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulations, the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities that could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, SLB will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the period in which such resolution occurs.

Revenue Recognition for Certain Long-term Construction-type Contracts

SLB recognizes revenue for certain long-term construction-type contracts over time. These contracts involve significant design and engineering efforts in order to satisfy custom designs for customer-specific applications. Under this method, revenue is recognized as work progresses on each contract. Progress is measured by the ratio of actual costs incurred to date on the project in relation to total estimated project costs. Approximately 6% of SLB’s revenue in 2023, 5% in 2022 and 6% in 2021, was recognized under this method.

The estimate of total project costs has a significant impact on both the amount of revenue recognized as well as the related profit on a project. Revenue and profits on contracts can also be significantly affected by change orders and claims. Profits are recognized based on the estimated project profit multiplied by the percentage complete. Due to the nature of these projects, adjustments to estimates of contract revenue and total contract costs are often required as work progresses. Any expected losses on a project are recorded in full in the period in which they become probable.

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Pension and Postretirement Benefits

SLB’s pension and postretirement benefit obligations are described in detail in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The obligations and related costs are calculated using actuarial concepts, which include critical assumptions related to the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. These assumptions are important elements of expense and/or liability measurement and are updated on an annual basis, or upon the occurrence of significant events.

The discount rate that SLB uses reflects the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with maturities matching the expected timing of payment of the related benefit obligations. The following summarizes the discount rates utilized by SLB for its various pension and postretirement benefit plans:


The discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.25% at December 31, 2023 and 5.50% at December 31, 2022.


The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.14% at December 31, 2023 and 5.41% at December 31, 2022.


The discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.50% in 2023 and 3.00% in 2022.


The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.41% in 2023 and 2.83% in 2022.

The expected rate of return for SLB’s retirement benefit plans represents the long-term average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets based on expectations regarding future rates of return for the portfolio considering the asset allocation and related historical rate of return. The average expected rate of return on plan assets for the United States pension plans was 6.00% in 2023 and 4.40% in 2022. The weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets for the international pension plans was 6.00% in 2023 and 5.05% in 2022. A higher expected rate of return decreases pension expense.

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States and international pension plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2023Dec. 31, 2023
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate-$3+$356
25 basis point increase in discount rate+$15-$338
25 basis point decrease in expected return on plan assets+$35-
25 basis point increase in expected return on plan assets-$35-

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States postretirement medical plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2023Dec. 31, 2023
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate-$2+$23
25 basis point increase in discount rate+$2-$22

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FY 2022 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001564590-23-000762.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2023-01-25. Report date: 2022-12-31.

Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and resources. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K.

This section of the Form 10-K generally discusses 2022 and 2021 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2022 and 2021.   Discussions of 2020 items and year-to-year comparison between 2021 and 2020 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of SLB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

2022 Executive Overview

We delivered strong fourth quarter results and concluded a remarkable year for SLB with great success. Full-year 2022 revenue of $28.1 billion increased 23% year on year. All Divisions and geographical areas experienced double digit revenue growth.

2022 was transformative for SLB as we set new safety, operational, and performance benchmarks for our customers and strengthened our market position both internationally and in North America. We launched our bold new brand identity, reinforcing our leadership position in energy technology, digital, and sustainability, and demonstrated our ability to deliver superior earnings in this early phase of a structural upcycle in energy.

In North America, we seized the growth cycle throughout the year, increased our pretax operating margins close to 600 basis points (“bps”), and almost doubled our pretax operating income. We effectively harnessed our refocused portfolio, fit-for-basin technology, and performance differentiation to gain greater market access and improved pricing, particularly in the drilling markets where we significantly outperformed rig count growth. Today, we have built one of the highest-quality oilfield services and equipment businesses in North America through the implementation of our returns-focused strategy.

In the international markets, after a first half of the year that was impacted by geopolitical conflict and supply chain bottlenecks, activity began to visibly expand in the second half of the year, resulting in full year revenue growth of 20% and margin expansion of more than 150 bps. We laid the foundation for further growth and margin expansion through pricing improvements and a solid pipeline of incremental contract awards. In the Middle East, SLB is well positioned to be a key beneficiary of this visible market expansion, and we expect record levels of upstream investment by national oil companies to continue in the next few years. During the year, we secured a sizeable share of tender awards in the region, driven by our differentiated performance, fit-for-purpose technology, and best-in-class local content. Similarly, across offshore basins, we continue to consolidate our advantaged position with new contract awards, particularly in Latin America and Africa.

Beyond our financial results, we made significant progress in our sustainability initiatives during the year, including launching several new Transition Technologies to support the decarbonization of oil and gas. Our Transition Technologies portfolio revenue grew more than 30% year-on-year, and we project it will cross the $1 billion revenue mark in 2023.

Finally, we initiated increased returns to shareholders, demonstrating confidence in our strategy, our financial outperformance, and our commitment to superior returns. We increased our dividend by 40% in April 2022, followed by a further 43% increase in January 2023, and we resumed our share buyback program in the first quarter of 2023.

The fourth quarter affirmed a distinctive new phase in the upcycle with the much-anticipated acceleration of activity in the Middle East, as revenue in the region increased by double digits. Offshore activity continued to strengthen, partially offset by seasonality in the Northern Hemisphere. In North America, the US land rig count remains at robust levels, although the pace of growth is moderating. Additionally, pricing continues to trend favorably, extending beyond North America and into the international regions, supported by new technology and very tight equipment and service capacity in certain markets.

These activity dynamics, improved pricing, and our commercial success—particularly in the Middle East, offshore, and North American markets—combine to set a very strong foundation for outperformance in 2023.

We strengthened our balance by reducing our net debt by $1.7 billion to $9.3 billion, its lowest level since the second quarter of 2016, and repaid approximately $1.7 billion of gross debt during the year.

Looking ahead, we believe the macro backdrop and market fundamentals that underpin a strong multi-year upcycle for energy remain very compelling in both oil and gas and in low-carbon energy resources. First, oil and gas demand is forecasted by the International Energy Agency (“IEA”) to grow by 1.7 million barrels per day in 2023 despite concerns for a potential economic slowdown in certain regions. In parallel, markets remain very tightly supplied. Second, energy security is prompting a sense of urgency to make further investments to ensure capacity expansion and diversity of supply. And third, the secular trends of digital and decarbonization are set to accelerate with significant digital technology advancements, favorable government policy support, and increased spending on low-carbon initiatives and resources.

Based on these factors, global upstream spending projections continue to trend positively. Activity growth is expected to be broad-based, marked by an acceleration in international basins. These positive activity dynamics will be amplified by higher service pricing

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and tighter service sector capacity. The impact of loosening COVID-19 restrictions and an earlier than expected reopening of China could support further upside potential over 2023.

Overall, the combination of these effects will result in a very favorable mix for SLB with significant growth opportunities in our Core, Digital, and New Energy and we expect another year of very strong growth and margin expansion.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

(Stated in millions)
Fourth Quarter 2022Third Quarter 2022
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital & Integration$1,012$382$900$305
Reservoir Performance1,5542821,456244
Well Construction3,2296793,084664
Production Systems2,2152382,150224
Eliminations & other(131)(24)(113)(37)
Pretax segment operating income1,5571,400
Corporate & other (1)(169)(155)
Interest income (2)148
Interest expense (3)(118)(119)
Charges & credits (4)63-
$7,879$1,347$7,477$1,134
Column 1Column 2
(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.
Column 1Column 2
(2)Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2022: $19 million; third quarter 2022: $25 million).
Column 1Column 2
(3)Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2022: $3 million; third quarter 2022: $3 million).
Column 1Column 2
(4)Charges & credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fourth-quarter revenue of $7.9 billion increased 5% sequentially. Revenue grew across all Divisions and geographical areas, with robust year-end sales in digital and particularly strong service activity offshore and in the Middle East where a significant inflection was witnessed as capacity expansion projects mobilized.

International revenue of $6.2 billion grew 5% sequentially, driven by continued strengthening activity. This revenue increase was led by the Middle East & Asia and Latin America, both of which grew 7%. In North America, revenue of $1.6 billion increased 6% sequentially driven by strong year-end exploration data licensing sales in the US Gulf of Mexico boosting North America offshore revenue.  US land revenue increased 4% sequentially due to drilling revenue growth, which outperformed the rig count growth.

Fourth-quarter pretax segment operating margin of 19.8% was the highest since 2015.

Digital & Integration

Digital & Integration fourth-quarter revenue of $1.0 billion increased 12% sequentially, propelled by the year-end exploration data licensing sales in the US Gulf of Mexico and Africa; increased Asset Performance Solutions (“APS”) project activity in Ecuador and higher digital sales internationally.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 38% expanded 386 bps sequentially, due to improved profitability in exploration data licensing and digital solutions.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.6 billion increased 7% sequentially from new projects and activity gains internationally, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 18% expanded 146 bps sequentially. Profitability was boosted by higher offshore and exploration activity, mainly in Africa, and strong development activity, particularly in US land and Middle East & Asia.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $3.2 billion increased 5% sequentially, outperforming global rig count growth due to strong activity from new projects and solid pricing improvements internationally, particularly in the Middle East & Asia and Latin America.

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Well Construction pretax operating margin of 21% contracted 50 bps sequentially, as improved profitability from increasing activity in the Middle East & Asia, North America, and Latin America was more than offset by the onset of seasonal effects in the Northern Hemisphere.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $2.2 billion increased 3% sequentially primarily due to higher international sales of artificial lift, completions, and midstream productions systems.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 11% expanded 32 bps sequentially primarily due to an improved revenue mix.

Full-Year 2022 Results

(Stated in millions)
20222021
PretaxPretax
RevenueIncomeRevenueIncome
Digital & Integration$3,725$1,357$3,290$1,141
Reservoir Performance5,5538814,599648
Well Construction11,3972,2028,7061,195
Production Systems7,8627486,710634
Eliminations & other(446)(177)(376)(253)
Pretax segment operating income5,0113,365
Corporate & other (1)(637)(573)
Interest income (2)2731
Interest expense (3)(477)(514)
Charges & credits (4)34765
$28,091$4,271$22,929$2,374
Column 1Column 2
(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.
Column 1Column 2
(2)Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2022: $72 million; 2021: $2 million).
Column 1Column 2
(3)Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2022: $13 million; 2021: $15 million) and $10 million interest expense included in Charges & credits in 2021.
Column 1Column 2
(4)Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Full-year 2022 revenue of $28.1 billion increased 23% year-on-year driven by activity increases internationally, in North America and across all Divisions.

International revenue increased 20% to $21.9 billion led by Latin America and Europe/CIS/Africa with revenue growth of 27% and 25%, respectively, while revenue in the Middle East & Asia increased 12%. In North America, revenue increased 34% to $6.0 billion primarily driven by robust onshore drilling activity; higher sales of production systems; a strong contribution from the APS project in Canada; and increased exploration data licensing in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Full-year pretax operating margin of 18% increased 316 bps due to improved operating leverage from higher activity, a favorable activity mix, and an improving pricing environment.

Digital & Integration

Digital & Integration full-year revenue of $3.7 billion increased 13% year on year, primarily driven by increased APS project activity in Ecuador and Canada and higher exploration data licensing sales in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 36% expanded 177 bps year on year largely due to improved profitability in exploration data licensing.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance full-year revenue of $5.6 billion increased 21% year on year as a result of strong international activity led by the Middle East & Asia and Latin America on higher activity and improved pricing.

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Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 16% increased 177 bps year on year primarily due to improved profitability in intervention activity.

Well Construction

Well Construction full-year revenue of $11.4 billion grew 31% year on year with strong growth across all geographical areas led by North America and Latin America, which grew 56% and 53%, respectively. This growth was driven by higher land and offshore activity along with improved pricing.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 19% expanded 560 bps year on year driven by the higher activity and improved pricing.

Production Systems

Production Systems full-year revenue of $7.9 billion increased 17% year on year driven by new projects and increased sales activity primarily in Europe, Africa, and North America. Double digit growth was posted in midstream, artificial lift, surface production systems and subsea production systems.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 10% was essentially flat primarily as a result of higher logistics costs and a less favorable revenue mix.

Interest & Other Income, Net

Interest & other income, net consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)
20222021
Gain on sale of Liberty shares$325$28
Loss on Blue Chip Swap transactions(139)-
Gain on ADC equity investment107-
Earnings of equity method investments16440
Interest income9933
Gain on sale of real estate43-
Gain on repurchase of bonds11-
Unrealized gain on marketable securities-47
$610$148

During 2022, SLB sold 47.8 million of its shares of Liberty and recognized a gain of $325 million. During 2021, SLB sold 9.5 million of its shares of Liberty and recognized a gain of $28 million.

SLB’s functional currency in Argentina is the US dollar and it uses Argentina’s official exchange rate to remeasure its Argentine peso-denominated net assets into US dollars. The Central Bank of Argentina maintains certain currency controls that limit SLB’s ability to access US dollars in Argentina and remit cash from its Argentine operations.  A legal indirect foreign exchange mechanism exists-in the form of capital market transactions known as Blue Chip Swaps, which effectively results in a parallel US dollar exchange rate.  This parallel rate, which cannot be used as the basis to remeasure SLB’s net monetary assets in US dollars under US GAAP, was approximately 93% higher than Argentina’s official exchange rate at December 31, 2022.  During the fourth quarter of 2022, SLB entered into Blue Chip Swap transactions that resulted in a loss of $139 million.

SLB’s peso-denominated net assets in Argentina were approximately $40 million at December 31, 2022 (as compared to approximately $270 million at September 30, 2022), primarily consisting of cash. If Argentina’s official exchange rate converges with the parallel rate, SLB would incur a loss on its peso-denominated net assets in Argentina.  Additionally, SLB may enter into further Blue Chip Swap transactions in the future. Argentina represented less than 5% of SLB’s consolidated revenue in 2022.

SLB has an investment in the Arabian Drilling Company (“ADC”), an onshore and offshore gas and oil rig drilling company in Saudi Arabia, that it accounts for under the equity method.  During the fourth quarter of 2022, ADC completed an initial public offering (“IPO”).  In connection with the IPO, SLB sold a portion of its interest in a secondary offering that resulted in SLB receiving net proceeds of $223 million.  As a result of these transactions, SLB’s ownership interest in ADC decreased from 49% to approximately 34%.  SLB recognized a gain of $107 million, representing the gain on the sale of a portion of its interest as well as the effect of the ownership dilution of its equity investment due to the IPO.

The increase in earnings of equity method investments in 2022 as compared to 2021 is primarily due to SLB’s investment in Liberty, as Liberty experienced net losses in 2021 as compared to net income in 2022, as well as higher earnings from SLB’s investment in ADC.

The increase in interest income was primarily driven by the effect of higher cash and short-term investment balances and interest rates in Argentina.  This increase was more than offset by approximately $100 million of foreign exchange losses recorded during 2022 ($13

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million during 2021) relating to the remeasurement of Argentine peso-denominated net monetary assets as the official Argentine peso exchange rate devalued compared to the US dollar throughout 2022.

During 2022, SLB sold certain real estate and recognized a gain of $43 million.

During the fourth quarter of 2022, SLB repurchased $395 million of its 3.75% Senior Notes due 2024 and $409 million of its 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025 for $790 million, resulting in a gain of $11 million after considering the write-off of the related deferred financing fees and other costs.

During 2021, a start-up company that SLB previously invested in was acquired.  As a result of this transaction, SLB’s ownership interest was converted into shares of a publicly traded company. SLB recognized an unrealized pretax gain of $47 million to increase the carrying value of this investment to its estimated fair value of approximately $55 million.

Interest Expense

Interest expense of $490 million in 2022 decreased $49 million compared to 2021 primarily as a result of the repayment of $1.7 billion and $2.1 billion of debt during 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, were as follows:

20222021
Research & engineering2.3%2.4%
General & administrative1.3%1.5%

Income Taxes

The SLB effective tax rate is sensitive to the geographic mix of earnings. When the percentage of pretax earnings generated outside of North America increases, the SLB effective tax rate generally decreases. Conversely, when the percentage of pretax earnings generated outside of North America decreases, the SLB effective tax rate generally increases.

The effective tax rate was 18% in 2022 as compared to 19% in 2021.  The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the charges and credits described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These charges and credits reduced the effective tax rate in 2022 by approximately one percentage point.

Charges and Credits

SLB recorded charges and credits during 2022 and 2021. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following is a summary of the 2022 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)
PretaxTax Benefit
Charge (Credit)(Expense)Net
First quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares$(26)$(4)$(22)
Second quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares(215)(14)(201)
Gain on sale of real estate(43)(2)(41)
Fourth quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares(84)(19)(65)
Loss on Blue Chip Swap transactions139-139
Gain on ADC equity investment(107)(3)(104)
Gain on repurchase of bonds(11)(2)(9)
$(347)$(44)$(303)

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The following is a summary of the 2021 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)
PretaxTax Benefit
Charge (Credit)(Expense)Net
Third quarter:
Unrealized gain on marketable securities$(47)$(11)$(36)
Fourth quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares(28)(4)(24)
Early repayment of bonds10-10
$(65)$(15)$(50)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Details of the components of liquidity as well as changes in liquidity follow:

(Stated in millions)
Dec. 31,Dec. 31,
Components of Liquidity:20222021
Cash$1,655$1,757
Short-term investments1,2391,382
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt(1,632)(909)
Long-term debt(10,594)(13,286)
Net debt (1)$(9,332)$(11,056)
Changes in Liquidity:20222021
Net income$3,492$1,928
Charges and credits(347)(65)
Depreciation and amortization (2)2,1472,120
Stock-based compensation expense313324
Deferred taxes(39)(31)
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received(96)10
Increase in working capital(1,709)(45)
US Federal tax refund-477
Other(41)(67)
Cash flow from operations3,7204,651
Capital expenditures(1,618)(1,141)
APS investments(587)(474)
Exploration data capitalized(97)(39)
Free cash flow (3)1,4182,997
Dividends paid(848)(699)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan141137
Proceeds from exercise of stock options81-
Taxes paid on net-settled stock-based compensation awards(93)(24)
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed(58)(103)
Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares732109
Proceeds from sale of ADC shares223-
Proceeds from sale of real estate120-
Purchases of Blue Chip Swap securities(259)-
Proceeds from sales of Blue Chip Swap securities111-
Other(105)(81)
Change in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt1,4632,336
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt261488
Decrease in Net Debt1,7242,824
Net Debt, Beginning of period(11,056)(13,880)
Net Debt, End of period$(9,332)$(11,056)

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Column 1Column 2
(1)“Net debt” represents gross debt less cash and short-term investments. Management believes that Net debt provides useful information 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.
Column 1Column 2
(2)Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, exploration data costs and APS investments.
Column 1Column 2
(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 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.

Key liquidity events during 2022 and 2021 included:

Column 1Column 2Column 3
Cash flow from operations of $3.7 billion in 2022 decreased approximately $1.0 billion as compared to 2021. This decrease was primarily due to working capital consuming $1.7 billion of liquidity in 2022 compared to $45 million in 2021. The increase in working capital was largely the result of receivables increasing $1.7 billion (32%) and inventories increasing $0.7 billion (22%), respectively, from 2021 to 2022, while these balances were relatively flat at the end of 2021 as compared to 2020. The increase in receivables was driven primarily by the fact that SLB’s fourth quarter 2022 revenue increased 27% as compared to the same period last year. The increase in inventories was a result of the significant activity growth that SLB experienced in 2022 that is expected to continue in 2023. These increases in working capital were partially offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities that were a source of cash of $0.7 billion in 2022 compared to $0.2 billion in 2021.

The increase in working capital in 2022 was partially offset by the effects of a $1.3 billion increase in net income, excluding the effects of the previously mentioned charges and credits (which had no impact on cash flow from operations), in 2022 as compared to 2021. In addition, cash flow from operations in 2021 benefited from a federal tax refund of $477 million relating to the carryback of US net operating losses pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.

Column 1Column 2Column 3
In April 2022, SLB announced a 40% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.125 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.175 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in July 2022. Dividends paid during 2022 and 2021 were $0.8 billion and $0.7 billion, respectively. In January 2023, SLB announced a further 43% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.175 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.25 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in April 2023.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
On January 21, 2016, the SLB Board of Directors approved a $10 billion share repurchase program for SLB common stock. SLB had repurchased $1.0 billion of SLB common stock under this program as of December 31, 2022. SLB did not repurchase any of its common stock during 2022 and 2021. SLB resumed repurchases under this program in the first quarter of 2023.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments and exploration data capitalized) were $2.3 billion in 2022 and $1.7 billion in 2021. Capital investments during 2023 are expected to be approximately $2.5 to $2.6 billion as SLB continues to support the strong revenue growth that is expected to continue in 2023.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During 2022, SLB sold 47.8 million of its shares of Liberty and received proceeds of $732 million. During 2021, SLB sold 9.5 million of its shares of Liberty and received proceeds of $109 million.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the fourth quarter of 2022, SLB repurchased $395 million of its 3.75% Senior Notes due 2024 and $409 million of its 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025 for $790 million.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the fourth quarter of 2022, SLB sold a portion of its equity interest in ADC in a secondary offering that resulted in SLB receiving net proceeds of $223 million.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the second quarter of 2022, SLB sold certain real estate and received proceeds of $120 million.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the fourth quarter of 2021, SLB deposited sufficient funds with the trustee for its $1.0 billion of 2.40% Senior Notes due 2022 to satisfy and discharge all of its obligations relating to such notes.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the second quarter of 2021, SLB repurchased all $665 million of its 3.30% Senior Notes due 2021.

As of December 31, 2022, SLB had $2.89 billion of cash and short-term investments and committed credit facility agreements with commercial banks aggregating $6.55 billion, all of which was available and unused. SLB believes these amounts, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

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The following table reflects the carrying amounts of SLB’s debt at December 31, 2022 by year of maturity:

(Stated in millions)
After
202320242025202620272028202920302031Total
Fixed rate debt
3.65% Senior Notes$1,4991,499
4.00% Notes7979
0.00% Notes$531531
3.75% Senior Notes355355
3.70% Notes5454
4.00% Senior Notes$522522
1.40% Senior Notes499499
1.375% Guaranteed Notes$1,0601,060
1.00% Guaranteed Notes636636
0.25% Notes$955955
3.90% Senior Notes$1,4641,464
4.30% Senior Notes$847847
2.65% Senior Notes$1,2501,250
2.00% Guaranteed Notes$1,0551,055
0.50% Notes954954
7.00% Notes202202
5.95% Notes112112
5.13% Notes9898
Total fixed rate debt$1,578$940$1,021$1,696$955$1,464$847$1,250$2,421$12,172
Variable rate debt54--------54
Total$1,632$940$1,021$1,696$955$1,464$847$1,250$2,421$12,226

Interest payments on fixed rate debt obligations by year are as follows:

(Stated in millions)
2023$386
2024320
2025301
2026265
2027235
Thereafter706
$2,213

See Note 13, Leases of the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding SLB’s lease obligations.

SLB has outstanding letters of credit/guarantees that relate to business performance bonds, custom/excise tax commitments, facility lease/rental obligations, etc. These were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are customary practices in the various countries where SLB operates.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires SLB to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. The following accounting policies involve “critical accounting estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by SLB about matters that are inherently uncertain.

SLB bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

SLB maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts in order to record accounts receivable at their net realizable value.  Judgment is involved in recording and making adjustments to this reserve.  Allowances have been recorded for receivables believed to be uncollectible, including amounts for the resolution of potential credit and other collection issues such as disputed invoices.  Adjustments

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to the allowance may be required in future periods depending on how such potential issues are resolved, or if the financial condition of SLB’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.

As a large multinational company with a long history of operating in a cyclical industry, SLB has extensive experience in working with its customers during difficult times to manage its accounts receivable. During weak economic environments or when there is an extended period of weakness in oil and gas prices, SLB typically experiences delays in the payment of its receivables.  However, except for a $469 million accounts receivable write-off during 2017 as a result of the political and economic condition in Venezuela, SLB has not historically had material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable.  SLB has a global footprint in more than 100 countries.  As of December 31, 2022, three of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance, of which only two (the United States and Mexico) accounted for greater than 10% of such receivables.

Included in Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 is approximately $1.0 billion of receivables relating to Mexico.  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.

Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets

SLB records the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. The goodwill relating to each of SLB’s reporting units is tested for impairment annually as well as when an event, or change in circumstances, indicates an impairment may have occurred.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, SLB has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, SLB determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if SLB concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded based on that difference.

SLB has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test.

SLB elected to perform the qualitative assessment described above for purposes of its annual goodwill impairment test in 2022. Based on this assessment, SLB concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units was significantly greater than its carrying amount. Accordingly, no further testing was required.

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets, intangible assets, and investments in APS projects, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, the carrying value of such assets is compared to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If such cash flows are not sufficient to support the asset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, SLB could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future.

Income Taxes

SLB conducts business in more than 100 tax jurisdictions, a number of which have tax laws that are not fully defined and are evolving. SLB’s tax filings are subject to regular audits by the tax authorities. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes that are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. SLB recognizes the impact of a tax position in its financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes that will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are judgmental and are made based upon prior experience, and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulations, the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities that could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, SLB will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the period in which such resolution occurs.

Revenue Recognition for Certain Long-term Construction-type Contracts

SLB recognizes revenue for certain long-term construction-type contracts over time.  These contracts involve significant design and engineering efforts in order to satisfy custom designs for customer-specific applications.  Under this method, revenue is recognized as work progresses on each contract. Progress is measured by the ratio of actual costs incurred to date on the project in relation to total estimated project costs.  Approximately 5% of SLB’s revenue in 2022, 6% in 2021, and 5% in 2020, was recognized under this method.

The estimate of total project costs has a significant impact on both the amount of revenue recognized as well as the related profit on a project. Revenue and profits on contracts can also be significantly affected by change orders and claims.  Profits are recognized based on the estimated project profit multiplied by the percentage complete. Due to the nature of these projects, adjustments to estimates of contract revenue and total contract costs are often required as work progresses. Any expected losses on a project are recorded in full in the period in which they become probable.

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Pension and Postretirement Benefits

SLB’s pension and postretirement benefit obligations are described in detail in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The obligations and related costs are calculated using actuarial concepts, which include critical assumptions related to the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. These assumptions are important elements of expense and/or liability measurement and are updated on an annual basis, or upon the occurrence of significant events.

The discount rate that SLB uses reflects the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with maturities matching the expected timing of payment of the related benefit obligations. The following summarizes the discount rates utilized by SLB for its various pension and postretirement benefit plans:

Column 1Column 2Column 3
The discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.50% at December 31, 2022 and 3.00% at December 31, 2021.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.41% at December 31, 2022 and 2.83% at December 31, 2021.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
The discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 3.00% in 2022 and 2.60% in 2021.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s international pension plans was 2.83% in 2022 and 2.38% in 2021.

The expected rate of return for SLB’s retirement benefit plans represents the long-term average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets based on expectations regarding future rates of return for the portfolio considering the asset allocation and related historical rate of return. The average expected rate of return on plan assets for the United States pension plans was 4.40% in 2022 and 6.60% in 2021. The weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets for the international pension plans was 5.05% in 2022 and 6.73% in 2021. A lower expected rate of return increases pension expense.

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States and international pension plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2022Dec. 31, 2022
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate+$31+$334
25 basis point increase in discount rate-$30-$321
25 basis point decrease in expected return on plan assets+$38-
25 basis point increase in expected return on plan assets-$38-

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States postretirement medical plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2022Dec. 31, 2022
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate-$3+$23
25 basis point increase in discount rate+$3-$22

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FY 2021 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001564590-22-002421.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2022-01-26. Report date: 2021-12-31.

Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and resources. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K.

This section of the Form 10-K generally discusses 2021 and 2020 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2021 and 2020.   Discussions of 2019 items and year-to-year comparison between 2020 and 2019 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of Schlumberger’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

2021 Executive Overview

Continuing a broad recovery that began in 2020, oil markets were generally positive throughout the year, with Brent oil price starting 2021 at the year’s low of $51 per barrel, reaching a high of $85 in November.  Sentiment in oil markets was largely positive as global demand recovered and supply was managed by a combination of the reassurance of continued intervention from OPEC+, and ongoing capital discipline by publicly traded operators in North America.

Within the context of strengthening fundamentals across the year, there were several instances where the potential impact of COVID-19 variants raised concerns regarding demand growth. However, these periods were shorter lived than the prolonged decline in 2020, which was characterized by economic lockdowns, and oil prices soon rebounded. Pricing was initially supported by OPEC+ production agreements that had come into effect in 2020 and remained resilient as those production targets were gradually increased in the second half of 2021, as crude and product stocks continued a multiyear downward trend.

International activity grew broadly across geographies in the second half of the year, including offshore and deepwater, with operators investing in projects to meet long-term objectives and regional demand growth.

Activity in North America land also rebounded, albeit from a very low base in 2020, but did not return to prepandemic levels, as investment and production were subdued as a result of continued capital discipline on the part of larger producers.

International natural gas pricing, while following the traditional seasonal pattern, was volatile, swinging from pandemic-driven lows in 2020 to record highs around the world. Domestically, US Henry Hub natural gas prices rose dramatically, averaging $3.91 per million British thermal units on a monthly basis—as compared to $2.04 in 2020—and reaching a peak of $5.87 in October before ending the year at $3.73.

Against this backdrop, Schlumberger’s full-year 2021 revenue of $22.9 billion decreased 3% year-on-year as a result of the divestitures of the OneStim pressure pumping business and the North America low-flow artificial lift business during the fourth quarter of 2020.  These divestitures were consistent with Schlumberger’s strategy to focus on expanding margins, minimizing earnings volatility and focusing on less capital-intensive businesses by high-grading and rationalizing its business portfolio.  The divested businesses accounted for approximately 25% of Schlumberger’s North America revenue in 2020. Excluding the impact of these divestitures, which generated $1.3 billion of revenue during 2020 (all of which was in North America), full-year 2021 global revenue grew 3% year-on-year, driven by an 8% increase in North America and a 2% increase in international revenue.

Financial performance in 2021 was driven by global oil and gas activity growth in the second half of the year as investment spending experienced double-digit growth year-on-year. Consequently, Schlumberger’s revenue in the second half of 2021 grew 12% compared to the same period of 2020, and increased 18% when adjusted for the effects of the divestitures.  International revenue increased 12% year-on-year during the second half of 2021, and North America revenue increased 10%, or 44% when adjusted for the effects of the divestitures (which generated $0.5 billion of revenue during the second half of 2020).

Looking ahead into 2022, we believe the industry macro fundamentals are very favorable, due to the combination of projected steady demand recovery, an increasingly tight supply market, and supportive oil prices. Schlumberger expects this to result in a material step up in industry capital spending with double-digit growth in both the international and North American markets.  Absent any further significant COVID-related disruption, oil demand is expected to exceed prepandemic levels before the end of the year and further strengthen in 2023. We believe these favorable market conditions are similar to those experienced during the last industry supercycle, suggesting that resurgent global demand-led capital spending will result in an exceptional multiyear growth cycle.

Throughout 2021, Schlumberger continued to strengthen its core portfolio, enhanced its sustainability leadership, successfully advanced its digital journey, and expanded its new energy portfolio.  Schlumberger is well prepared to fully seize this growth ahead. Schlumberger is entering this cycle in a position of strength, having reset its operating leverage, expanded peer-leading margins across multiple quarters, and aligned its technology and business portfolio with the new industry imperatives.

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Fourth Quarter 2021 Results

(Stated in millions)
Fourth Quarter 2021Third Quarter 2021
IncomeIncome
BeforeBefore
RevenueTaxesRevenueTaxes
Digital & Integration$889$335$812$284
Reservoir Performance1,2872001,192190
Well Construction2,3883682,273345
Production Systems1,7651591,674166
Eliminations & other(104)(76)(104)(77)
986908
Corporate & other (1)(140)(145)
Interest income (2)148
Interest expense (3)(123)(127)
Charges & credits (4)1847
$6,225$755$5,847$691
Column 1Column 2
(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.
Column 1Column 2
(2)Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2021: $1 million; third quarter 2021: $- million).
Column 1Column 2
(3)Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2021: $4 million; third quarter 2021: $3 million).
Column 1Column 2
(4)Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fourth-quarter revenue of $6.22 billion increased 6% sequentially as a result of broad-based growth across all geographies and Divisions.

International revenue of $4.90 billion grew 5% sequentially, driven primarily by strengthening activity, increased digital sales, and early benefits of pricing improvements. The sequential revenue increase was led by growth in Europe/CIS/Africa largely due to strong offshore activity in Africa. This growth was complemented by project startups and activity gains in the Middle East & Asia and sustained activity growth in Latin America.

In North America, revenue of $1.28 billion grew 13% sequentially, outperforming the rig count growth. The sequential growth was driven by strong offshore and land drilling activity and increased exploration data licensing.

Fourth-quarter pretax segment operating margin of 16% increased 31 basis points (bps) sequentially, reaching its highest quarterly level since 2015, largely as a result of the accretive effect of accelerating digital sales.

Digital & Integration

Fourth-quarter revenue of $889 million increased 10% sequentially, propelled by accelerated digital sales internationally, particularly in Europe/CIS/Africa and Middle East & Asia, and increased exploration data licensing sales in North America offshore and the Permian. These increases, however, were partially offset by the effects of a temporary production interruption in the APS projects in Ecuador due to pipeline disruption.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 38% expanded 268 bps sequentially, primarily due to higher digital and exploration data licensing sales.

Reservoir Performance

Fourth-quarter revenue of $1.3 billion increased 8% sequentially, primarily due to higher intervention activity across the international offshore markets and activity gains in the Middle East & Asia.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 16% was essentially flat sequentially.

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Well Construction

Fourth-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion increased 5% sequentially, driven by higher measurements and drilling fluids activity and increased drilling equipment sales. North America revenue increased 15% due to higher rig count on land and increased well construction activity in the US Gulf of Mexico. International revenue growth of 3% was driven by growth in Latin America.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 15% was essentially flat sequentially.

Production Systems

Fourth-quarter revenue of $1.8 billion increased 5% sequentially driven by a 6% increase in international revenue.  This growth was mainly in Europe/CIS/Africa as a result of strong project progress.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 9% declined 85 bps sequentially due to an unfavorable mix and the impact of delayed deliveries due to global supply and logistics constraints.

Full-Year 2021 Results

(Stated in millions)
20212020
IncomeIncome (Loss)
BeforeBefore
RevenueTaxesRevenueTaxes
Digital & Integration$3,290$1,141$3,067$727
Reservoir Performance4,5996485,602353
Well Construction8,7061,1958,614870
Production Systems6,7106346,650623
Eliminations & other(376)(253)(332)(172)
3,3652,401
Corporate & other (1)(573)(681)
Interest income (2)3131
Interest expense (3)(514)(534)
Charges & credits (4)65(12,515)
$22,929$2,374$23,601$(11,298)
Column 1Column 2
(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.
Column 1Column 2
(2)Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2021: $2 million; 2020: $2 million).
Column 1Column 2
(3)Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2021: $15 million; 2020: $28 million).
Column 1Column 2
(4)Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Full-year 2021 revenue of $22.9 billion decreased 3% year-on-year primarily as a result of the divestitures of the OneStim pressure pumping business and the low-flow artificial lift business during the fourth quarter of 2020. Excluding the impact of these divestitures, which generated $1.3 billion of revenue (all of which was in North America) during 2020, global revenue increased 3% year-on-year.

In North America revenue declined 18% year-on-year; however, excluding the impact of the previously described divestitures, full-year revenue increased 8%.  International revenue also increased 2%.

The growth in 2021 was driven by strong global oil and gas activity in the second half of the year.  Schlumberger’s revenue in the second half of 2021 grew 12% compared to the same period of 2020 and increased 18% when adjusted for the effects of the divestitures.  This growth was pervasive across all geographies and Divisions.

Full-year 2021 pretax operating margin of 15% was 450 bps higher compared to 2020, primarily due to the divestiture of certain businesses in North America, which were previously dilutive to margins, combined with reduced depreciation and amortization expense following the asset impairment charges recorded during 2020 and the effects of cost reduction measures.

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Digital & Integration

Full-year 2021 revenue of $3.3 billion increased 7% year-on-year, primarily driven by robust APS project revenue from higher production and improved oil prices.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin increased 11 percentage points to 35%.  Operating margin increased due to improved profitability from APS projects as a result of higher oil prices and reduced amortization expense following the asset impairment charges that were recorded during 2020 relating to certain APS investments.

Reservoir Performance

Full-year 2021 revenue of $4.6 billion decreased 18% year-on-year, largely reflecting the effects of the OneStim divestiture, which generated $1.2 billion of revenue during 2020.  Excluding the impact of the OneStim divestiture, revenue increased 5% year-on-year primarily driven by strong activity in Latin America.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin increased by 779 bps to 14% despite the significant drop in revenue, primarily due to the divestiture of the OneStim business, which was previously dilutive to margins.

Well Construction

Full-year 2021 revenue of $8.7 billion increased 1% year-on-year.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin increased 363 bps to 14% despite the relatively flat revenue, largely as a result of the implementation of cost control measures.

Production Systems

Full-year 2021 revenue of $6.7 billion increased 1% year-on-year, primarily driven by improved international activity that was largely offset by a decline in completions activity in North America as a result of the pandemic.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin was essentially flat at 9%.

Interest and Other Income

Interest & other income consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)
20212020
Earnings of equity method investments$40$91
Interest income3333
Unrealized gain on marketable securities4739
Gain on sale of Liberty shares28-
$148$163

The decrease in earnings of equity method investments in 2021 as compared to 2020 is primarily attributable to Schlumberger’s share of net losses associated with Schlumberger’s investment in Liberty.  Schlumberger records its share of Liberty’s net income or loss on a one-quarter lag.

During the fourth quarter of 2021 Schlumberger sold 9.5 million of its shares of Liberty and recognized a gain of $28 million.  See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the third quarter of 2021, a start-up company that Schlumberger previously invested in was acquired.  As a result of this transaction, Schlumberger’s ownership interest was converted into shares of a publicly traded company.  Schlumberger recognized an unrealized pretax gain of $47 million to increase the carrying value of this investment to its estimated fair value of approximately $55 million.  See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, a start-up company that Schlumberger previously invested in completed an initial public offering.  As a result, Schlumberger recognized an unrealized gain of $39 million to increase the carrying value of this investment to its fair

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value of $43 million as of December 31, 2020.  See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  Schlumberger sold this investment during 2021, which did not result in a material gain or loss.

Interest Expense

Interest expense of $539 million in 2021 decreased $24 million compared to 2020 primarily as a result of the $2.7 billion year-on-year reduction in total debt outstanding.

Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, were as follows:

20212020
Research & engineering2.4%2.5%
General & administrative1.5%1.5%

Income Taxes

The Schlumberger effective tax rate is sensitive to the geographic mix of earnings.  When the percentage of pretax earnings generated outside of North America increases, the Schlumberger effective tax rate generally decreases.  Conversely, when the percentage of pretax earnings generated outside of North America decreases, the Schlumberger effective tax rate generally increases.

The Schlumberger effective tax rate was 19% in 2021 as compared to 7% in 2020.  The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the charges and credits described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These charges and credits reduced the effective tax rate in 2020 by 12 percentage points as a significant portion of these charges were not tax-effective.

Charges and Credits

Schlumberger recorded charges and credits during 2021 and 2020. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following is a summary of the 2021 charges and credits.

(Stated in millions)
PretaxTaxNet
Third quarter:
Unrealized gain on marketable securities$(47)$(11)$(36)
Fourth quarter:
Gain on sale of Liberty shares(28)(4)(24)
Early repayment of bonds10-10
$(65)$(15)$(50)

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The following is a summary of the 2020 charges and credits.

(Stated in millions)
PretaxTaxNet
First quarter:
Goodwill$3,070$-$3,070
Intangible assets impairments3,3218152,506
Asset Performance Solutions investments1,264(4)1,268
North America pressure pumping impairment587133454
Workforce reductions2027195
Other79970
Valuation allowance-(164)164
Second quarter:
Workforce reductions1,02171950
Asset Performance Solutions investments73015715
Fixed asset impairments66652614
Inventory write-downs60349554
Right-of-use asset impairments31167244
Costs associated with exiting certain activities205(25)230
Multiclient seismic data impairment1562154
Repurchase of bonds40238
Postretirement benefits curtailment gain(69)(16)(53)
Other60456
Third quarter:
Facility exit charges25439215
Workforce reductions63-63
Other33132
Fourth quarter:
Gain on sale of OneStim(104)(11)(93)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities(39)(9)(30)
Other62458
$12,515$1,041$11,474

As a result of the first quarter 2020 impairment charges, commencing with the second quarter of 2020, depreciation and amortization expense was reduced by approximately $95 million on a quarterly basis.  Approximately $33 million of this quarterly reduction is reflected in the Digital & Integration Division and $12 million is reflected in the Reservoir Performance Division.  The remaining $50 million is reflected in the “Corporate & other” line item.

As a result of the second quarter 2020 restructuring and impairment charges, commencing with the third quarter of 2020, depreciation and amortization expense was reduced by approximately $80 million and lease expense was reduced by $25 million on a quarterly basis.  Approximately $51 million of this quarterly reduction is reflected in the Digital & Integration Division and $31 million is reflected in the Reservoir Performance Division, with the remaining $23 million reflected among the Well Construction Division and Production Systems Division.

As a result of the third quarter 2020 restructuring charges, commencing with the fourth quarter of 2020, depreciation and lease expense was reduced by $15 million on a quarterly basis.  This quarterly reduction is reflected among all of the Divisions.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Details of the components of liquidity as well as changes in liquidity follow:

(Stated in millions)
Dec. 31,Dec. 31,
Components of Liquidity:20212020
Cash$1,757$844
Short-term investments1,3822,162
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt(909)(850)
Long-term debt(13,286)(16,036)
Net debt (1)$(11,056)$(13,880)
Changes in Liquidity:20212020
Net income (loss)$1,928$(10,486)
Impairments and other charges and credits(65)12,515
Depreciation and amortization (2)2,1202,566
Deferred taxes(31)(1,248)
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received10(28)
Stock-based compensation expense324397
Increase in working capital (3)(45)(833)
US Federal tax refund477-
Other(67)61
Cash flow from operations4,6512,944
Capital expenditures(1,141)(1,116)
APS investments(474)(303)
Multiclient seismic data capitalized(39)(101)
Free cash flow (4)2,9971,424
Dividends paid(699)(1,734)
Stock repurchase program-(26)
Proceeds from employee stock plans137146
Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares109-
Net proceeds from divestitures-434
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed(103)(33)
Repayment of finance lease obligations-(188)
Other(105)(181)
Change in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt2,336(158)
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt488(595)
(Increase) decrease in Net Debt2,824(753)
Net Debt, Beginning of period(13,880)(13,127)
Net Debt, End of period$(11,056)$(13,880)
Column 1Column 2
(1)“Net debt” represents gross debt less cash and short-term investments. Management believes that Net debt provides useful information regarding the level of Schlumberger’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.
Column 1Column 2
(2)Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, multiclient seismic data costs and APS investments.
Column 1Column 2
(3)Includes severance payments of $248 million and $843 million during 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Column 1Column 2
(4)“Free cash flow” represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, APS investments and multiclient seismic 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 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 2021 and 2020 included:

Column 1Column 2Column 3
In April 2020, in light of the uncertainty of the depth and extent of the contraction in oil demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the weaker commodity price environment at the time, Schlumberger announced a 75% reduction to its quarterly cash dividend. The revised dividend supports Schlumberger’s value proposition through a balanced approach of shareholder distributions and organic investment, and provided flexibility to address the uncertain environment. This decision reflected the Company’s focus on its capital stewardship program as well as its commitment to maintain both a strong liquidity position and a strong investment grade credit rating that provides privileged access to the financial markets. Dividends paid during 2021 and 2020 were $0.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
Cash flow from operations was $4.7 billion in 2021 and $2.9 billion in 2020. The increase in cash flow from operations in 2021 as compared to 2020 was driven by the sharp increase in earnings excluding non-cash charges and credits and depreciation and amortization expense as a result of the improved business conditions in 2021, as well as the receipt of the $0.5 billion US federal tax refund described below and a $0.6 billion year-on-year reduction in severance payments.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
On January 21, 2016, the Schlumberger Board of Directors approved a $10 billion share repurchase program for Schlumberger common stock. Schlumberger had repurchased $1.0 billion of Schlumberger common stock under this program as of December 31, 2021. Schlumberger did not repurchase any of its common stock during 2021, and repurchased $26 million of its common stock during 2020.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments and multiclient seismic data capitalized) were $1.7 billion in 2021 and $1.5 billion in 2020. Capital investments during 2022 are expected to be between $1.9 billion and $2.0 billion.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Schlumberger deposited sufficient funds with the trustee for its $1.0 billion of 2.40% Senior Notes due 2022 (including payment of the February 1, 2022 interest payment) to satisfy and discharge all of its obligations relating to such notes. As a result of this transaction, Schlumberger recorded a charge of $10 million. This charge is reflected in Interest in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss). See Note 3 – Charges and Credits.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the fourth quarter of 2021 Schlumberger sold 9.5 million of its shares of Liberty and received proceeds of $109 million.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the second quarter of 2021, Schlumberger repurchased all $665 million of its 3.30% Senior Notes due 2021.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the second quarter of 2021, Schlumberger received a federal tax refund of $477 million relating to the carryback of US net operating losses pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the fourth quarter of 2020, Schlumberger repaid certain finance lease obligations totaling $188 million as a result of the OneStim transaction.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the third quarter of 2020, Schlumberger issued $500 million of 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025 and $350 million of 2.65% Senior Notes due 2030.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the second quarter of 2020, Schlumberger issued €1.0 billion of 1.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2026, $900 million of 2.650% Senior Notes due 2030 and €1.0 billion of 2.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2032.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the second quarter of 2020, Schlumberger repurchased all $600 million of its 4.20% Senior Notes due 2021 and $935 million of its 3.30% Senior Notes due 2021. Schlumberger paid a premium of approximately $40 million in connection with these repurchases. This premium was classified in Impairments & other in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss). See Note 3 – Charges and Credits.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the first quarter of 2020, Schlumberger issued €400 million of 0.25% Notes due 2027 and €400 million of 0.50% Notes due 2031.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
During the first quarter of 2020, Schlumberger completed the sale of its 49% interest in the Bandurria Sur Block in Argentina. The net cash proceeds from this transaction, combined with the proceeds received from the divestiture of a smaller APS project, amounted to $298 million.

As of December 31, 2021, Schlumberger had $3.14 billion of cash and short-term investments and committed credit facility agreements with commercial banks aggregating $6.60 billion, all of which was available and unused.  Schlumberger believes these amounts, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

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The following table reflects the carrying amounts of Schlumberger’s debt at December 31, 2021 by year of maturity:

(Stated in millions)
20222023202420252026202720282029ThereafterTotal
Fixed rate debt
2.65% Senior Notes$600600
3.63% Senior Notes295295
3.65% Senior Notes$1,4971,497
4.00% Notes8080
3.70% Notes$5555
3.75% Senior Notes748748
0.00% Notes563563
1.40% Senior Notes$498498
4.00% Senior Notes930930
1.375% Guaranteed Notes$1,1251,125
1.00% Guaranteed Notes679679
0.25% Notes$1,0131,013
3.90% Senior Notes$1,4571,457
4.30% Senior Notes$846846
2.65% Senior Notes$1,2501,250
0.50% Notes1,0121,012
2.00% Guaranteed Notes1,1181,118
7.00% Notes204204
5.95% Notes113113
5.13% Notes9898
Total fixed rate debt$895$1,577$1,366$1,428$1,804$1,013$1,457$846$3,795$14,181
Variable rate debt14--------14
Total$909$1,577$1,366$1,428$1,804$1,013$1,457$846$3,795$14,195

Interest payments on fixed rate debt obligations by year are as follows:

(Stated in millions)
2022$446
2023418
2024343
2025317
2026265
Thereafter941
$2,730

See Note 13, Leases of the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding Schlumberger’s lease obligations.

Schlumberger has outstanding letters of credit/guarantees that relate to business performance bonds, custom/excise tax commitments, facility lease/rental obligations, etc. These were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are customary practices in the various countries where Schlumberger operates.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires Schlumberger to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. The following accounting policies involve “critical accounting estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by Schlumberger about matters that are inherently uncertain.

Schlumberger bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Schlumberger maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts in order to record accounts receivable at their net realizable value.  Judgment is involved in recording and making adjustments to this reserve.  Allowances have been recorded for receivables believed to be uncollectible, including amounts for the resolution of potential credit and other collection issues such as disputed invoices.  Adjustments to the allowance may be required in future periods depending on how such potential issues are resolved, or if the financial condition of Schlumberger’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.

As a large multinational company with a long history of operating in a cyclical industry, Schlumberger has extensive experience in working with its customers during difficult times to manage its accounts receivable.  During weak economic environments or when there is an extended period of weakness in oil and gas prices, Schlumberger typically experiences delays in the payment of its receivables.  However, except for a $469 million accounts receivable write-off during 2017 as a result of the political and economic condition in Venezuela, Schlumberger has not historically had material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable.  Schlumberger generates revenue in more than 120 countries.  As of December 31, 2021, five of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of Schlumberger’s net accounts receivable balance, of which only one (the United States) accounted for greater than 10% of such receivables.

At times in recent periods, Schlumberger has experienced delays in payments from its primary customer in Mexico.  Included in Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 30, 2021 is approximately $0.5 billion of receivables relating to Mexico at December 31, 2021 ($0.7 billion at December 31, 2020).  Schlumberger’s receivables from its primary customer in Mexico are not in dispute and Schlumberger has not historically had any material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable relating to this customer.

Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets

Schlumberger records the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. The goodwill relating to each of Schlumberger’s reporting units is tested for impairment annually as well as when an event, or change in circumstances, indicates an impairment may have occurred.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, Schlumberger has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, Schlumberger determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if Schlumberger concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded based on that difference.

Schlumberger has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test.

Schlumberger elected to perform the qualitative assessment described above for purposes of its annual goodwill impairment test in 2021.  Based on this assessment, Schlumberger concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units was significantly greater than its carrying amount.  Accordingly, no further testing was required.

During 2020 and 2019, Schlumberger recorded goodwill impairment charges of $3.1 billion and $8.8 billion and intangible asset impairment charges of $3.3 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively.  Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the facts and circumstances that led to this impairment and how the fair value of each reporting unit was estimated, including the significant assumptions used and other details.

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets, intangible assets and investments in APS projects, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, the carrying value of such assets is compared to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual

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disposition. If such cash flows are not sufficient to support the asset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, Schlumberger could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future.

Income Taxes

Schlumberger conducts business in more than 100 tax jurisdictions, a number of which have tax laws that are not fully defined and are evolving. Schlumberger’s tax filings are subject to regular audits by the tax authorities. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes that are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. Schlumberger recognizes the impact of a tax position in its financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position.  Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes that will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are judgmental and are made based upon prior experience, and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulations, the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities that could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, Schlumberger will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the period in which such resolution occurs.

Revenue Recognition for Certain Long-term Construction-type Contracts

Schlumberger recognizes revenue for certain long-term construction-type contracts over time.  These contracts involve significant design and engineering efforts in order to satisfy custom designs for customer-specific applications.  Under this method, revenue is recognized as work progresses on each contract. Progress is measured by the ratio of actual costs incurred to date on the project in relation to total estimated project costs.  Approximately 6% of Schlumberger’s revenue in 2021, and 5% in each of 2020 and 2019, respectively, was recognized under this method.

The estimate of total project costs has a significant impact on both the amount of revenue recognized as well as the related profit on a project.  Revenue and profits on contracts can also be significantly affected by change orders and claims.  Profits are recognized based on the estimated project profit multiplied by the percentage complete.  Due to the nature of these projects, adjustments to estimates of contract revenue and total contract costs are often required as work progresses.  Any expected losses on a project are recorded in full in the period in which they become probable.

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Schlumberger’s pension and postretirement benefit obligations are described in detail in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The obligations and related costs are calculated using actuarial concepts, which include critical assumptions related to the discount rate, expected rate of return on plan assets and medical cost trend rates. These assumptions are important elements of expense and/or liability measurement and are updated on an annual basis, or upon the occurrence of significant events.

The discount rate that Schlumberger uses reflects the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with maturities matching the expected timing of payment of the related benefit obligations. The following summarizes the discount rates utilized by Schlumberger for its various pension and postretirement benefit plans:

Column 1Column 2Column 3
The discount rate utilized to determine the liability for Schlumberger’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 3.00% at December 31, 2021 and 2.60% at December 31, 2020.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine the liability for Schlumberger’s international pension plans was 2.83% at December 31, 2021 and 2.38% at December 31, 2020.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
The discount rate utilized to determine expense for Schlumberger’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 2.60% in 2021 and 3.30% in 2020.
Column 1Column 2Column 3
The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine expense for Schlumberger’s international pension plans was 2.38% in 2021 and 3.27% in 2020.

The expected rate of return for Schlumberger’s retirement benefit plans represents the average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets over the period that benefits included in the benefit obligation are expected to be paid, with consideration given to the distribution of investments by asset class and historical rates of return for each individual asset class. The average expected rate of return on plan assets for the United States pension plans was 6.60% in both 2021 and 2020. The weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets for the international pension plans was 6.73% in 2021 and 6.71% in 2020. A lower expected rate of return would increase pension expense.

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The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for Schlumberger’s United States and international pension plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2021Dec. 31, 2021
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate+$41+$604
25 basis point increase in discount rate-$38-$568
25 basis point decrease in expected return on plan assets+$34-
25 basis point increase in expected return on plan assets-$34-

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for Schlumberger’s United States postretirement medical plans:

(Stated in millions)
Effect on
Effect on 2021Dec. 31, 2021
Change in AssumptionPretax ExpenseObligation
25 basis point decrease in discount rate-+$42
25 basis point increase in discount rate--$39

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