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SLB LIMITED/NV 8-K Report (Dec 11, 2002)

Filed December 11, 2002For Securities:SLB

Summary

This 8-K filing by Schlumberger Limited (SLB) on December 10, 2002, primarily serves to disclose information related to a press release issued on December 10, 2002, and an accompanying Question and Answer document. These documents, furnished under Regulation FD, provide key updates and address potential investor inquiries regarding recent company developments. The filing indicates that the company is proactively communicating significant information to the market. While the specific details of the press release and Q&A document are not fully elaborated in the 8-K itself, their inclusion suggests they contain material information relevant to investors. The Chief Accounting Officer, Frank A. Sorgie, signed off on the report, underscoring the official nature of the disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1SLB filed a Form 8-K on December 10, 2002, reporting events from December 9, 2002.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose a press release dated December 10, 2002.
  • 3An accompanying Question and Answer document related to the press release is also furnished.
  • 4Both the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Q&A document (Exhibit 99.2) are incorporated by reference.
  • 5The Q&A document was posted on the company's investor relations website (www.slb.com/ir) on December 10, 2002.
  • 6The disclosure of the Q&A document is made pursuant to Regulation FD, ensuring broad and non-exclusionary dissemination of material information.
  • 7The report was signed by Frank A. Sorgie, Chief Accounting Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally disclose a press release issued by Schlumberger Limited on December 10, 2002, and an associated Question and Answer document. This is done to ensure compliance with disclosure regulations and to provide investors with important company information.

The 8-K filing itself does not detail the specific contents of the press release or the Q&A document. However, their inclusion as exhibits and their furnishing under Regulation FD indicate that they likely contain material information relevant to investors, such as significant business updates, financial performance, or strategic initiatives.

The Q&A document was posted on the company's investor relations website and furnished under Regulation FD to ensure that any material information it contains is broadly disseminated to the public, preventing selective disclosure to any particular group of investors.

Frank A. Sorgie is identified as the Chief Accounting Officer of Schlumberger N.V. (Schlumberger Limited). His signature on the 8-K filing confirms that the registrant has duly authorized the submission of this report and its contents, lending official weight to the disclosures made.