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SLB LIMITED/NV 8-K Report (Apr 13, 2004)

Filed April 13, 2004For Securities:SLB

Summary

SLB Limited/NV (SLB) filed a Form 8-K on April 12, 2004, to report significant financial adjustments expected in the first quarter of 2004. The filing indicates that the company will be taking certain charges and credits, the details of which are provided in an attached press release. While the 8-K itself is brief, it serves as a notification to investors that material financial events are occurring. Investors should review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for a comprehensive understanding of these charges and credits, as they will impact the company's reported financial performance for the first quarter of 2004. This announcement suggests a reclassification or recognition of specific financial items, potentially related to restructuring, impairments, or other non-recurring events that warrant investor attention for a clearer picture of the company's ongoing operational profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1SLB announced on April 12, 2004, that it will record charges and credits in the first quarter of 2004.
  • 2The details of these financial adjustments are provided in a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The filing is made to inform investors of material financial events impacting the first quarter results.
  • 4The Chief Accounting Officer, Frank A. Sorgie, signed the filing.
  • 5The report was filed on April 12, 2004, with the earliest event date being April 12, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that SLB will be recognizing certain charges and credits in its first quarter 2004 financial results. This is a notification to investors about significant financial events.

More details about the charges and credits are available in the press release dated April 12, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

These charges and credits will directly impact SLB's reported financial performance for the first quarter of 2004. Investors should review the press release for specifics, as they could affect profitability, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics.

Frank A. Sorgie is the Chief Accounting Officer of SLB. His signature on the 8-K filing confirms that the information reported has been duly authorized and verified by the company's accounting leadership, adding an official stamp to the disclosure.