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SLB LIMITED/NV 8-K Report (Jul 23, 2003)

Filed July 23, 2003For Securities:SLB

Summary

This 8-K filing from SLB (formerly Schlumberger) on July 22, 2003, primarily serves to disclose their second-quarter 2003 financial results. The filing includes a press release, a Q&A document, and a revenue/income schedule, all made available on the company's investor relations website. A key aspect of this disclosure is the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures alongside traditional GAAP figures, offering investors additional context for performance evaluation. Notably, the company highlights the impact of an $81 million charge related to the extinguishment of certain Euro-denominated debt in the second quarter. To provide a clearer operational view, SLB presents "income from continuing operations excluding this charge." Additionally, the company introduces "net debt" (gross debt minus cash and certain investments) as a metric to illustrate its indebtedness and deleveraging progress. Investors should review these non-GAAP measures in conjunction with the standard GAAP financial statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1SLB filed an 8-K on July 22, 2003, to disclose its second-quarter 2003 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1), a Q&A document (Exhibit 99.2), and a revenue/income schedule (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 3Key financial information was posted on SLB's investor relations website (www.slb.com/ir).
  • 4The report emphasizes the use of non-GAAP financial measures, including net debt and income from continuing operations excluding debt extinguishment costs.
  • 5A significant charge of $81 million ($0.14 per share) related to the extinguishment of Euro-denominated debt was recorded in Q2 2003.
  • 6Management believes non-GAAP measures provide useful insights into operational trends and deleveraging efforts.
  • 7Investors are advised to consider these non-GAAP measures alongside GAAP financial statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose SLB's financial results for the second quarter of 2003, along with supplementary information and explanations, in accordance with SEC regulations.

The key non-GAAP financial measures highlighted are 'net debt' (defined as gross debt less cash, short-term investments, and fixed income investments held to maturity) and 'income from continuing operations excluding the charge related to the extinguishment of certain Euro-denominated debt'. The filing also mentions the effective tax rate excluding debt extinguishment costs.

The extinguishment of certain Euro-denominated debt resulted in an $81 million charge, which negatively impacted net income by $0.14 per share in the second quarter of 2003. SLB believes excluding this charge helps in evaluating operational performance more effectively.

Detailed financial information, including the Q2 2003 press release, a Q&A document, and a revenue & income schedule, was posted on SLB's investor relations website at www.slb.com/ir on July 22, 2003, and is furnished with this 8-K filing.