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SLB LIMITED/NV 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 17, 2014)

Filed July 17, 2014For Securities:SLB

Summary

SLB LIMITED/NV (SLB) filed an 8-K on July 17, 2014, to report its Second-Quarter 2014 financial results. The report primarily references a press release and supplemental information, which are incorporated by reference. Key financial metrics for the quarter, including GAAP and non-GAAP figures, were disclosed. Investors should note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not considered "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it's provided for informational context rather than as a formal filing amendable under specific SEC rules, unless expressly stated otherwise in future filings. The company provided both GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Debt, income and diluted EPS excluding charges and credits, and Free Cash Flow. Management believes these non-GAAP measures offer a more effective view of operational trends and overall financial health by excluding specific items. The filing details Q2 2014 GAAP income from continuing operations and diluted EPS, along with comparisons to Q1 2014 and Q2 2013, highlighting a decrease in year-over-year income.

Key Highlights

  • 1SLB reported Second-Quarter 2014 financial results on July 17, 2014.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release and supplemental information containing Q2 2014 results.
  • 3Key non-GAAP financial measures disclosed include Net Debt, income and EPS excluding charges/credits, and Free Cash Flow.
  • 4Q2 2014 GAAP income from continuing operations was $1.80 billion.
  • 5Q2 2014 GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations was $1.37.
  • 6Year-over-year, Q2 2014 GAAP income from continuing operations decreased from $2.22 billion in Q2 2013.
  • 7Non-GAAP financial measures are presented alongside GAAP measures to provide additional operational insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report SLB's financial results for the second quarter of 2014 and to provide supplemental information related to these results, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

According to General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor will it be incorporated by reference in any Securities Act filing, unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing.

SLB provides non-GAAP measures such as Net Debt, income and diluted EPS excluding charges and credits, and Free Cash Flow. Management believes these measures offer a more effective way to evaluate operational performance period-over-period and identify trends that might otherwise be obscured by excluded items, as well as to assess funds available for debt reduction and shareholder returns.

SLB's Q2 2014 GAAP income from continuing operations was $1.80 billion, a decrease compared to $2.22 billion reported in the second quarter of 2013. Consequently, diluted EPS from continuing operations also saw a decrease, from $1.66 in Q2 2013 to $1.37 in Q2 2014.