What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and incorporate by reference Schlumberger's earnings release for the full-year and fourth quarter of 2016. It serves as a formal notification to investors and the market of the company's financial performance for that period.

Where can I find the detailed financial results?

The detailed financial results, including the full-year and fourth-quarter 2016 performance, are located in the earnings release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. This release was also posted on the Schlumberger website on January 20, 2017.

Is the information in this 8-K considered 'filed' or 'furnished'?

According to General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this filing, specifically the earnings release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is considered 'furnished', meaning it's provided to the SEC but does not carry the same legal implications as a 'filed' document unless specifically incorporated into another filing.

What does the filing indicate about Schlumberger's financial condition in late 2016?

This specific 8-K filing itself does not provide the details of Schlumberger's financial condition or operational results. It solely points to the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information. Investors would need to review the referenced earnings release to understand the company's performance for the full-year and fourth quarter of 2016.

SLB 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Summary

Schlumberger N.V. (SLB) filed an 8-K on January 20, 2017, to report its full-year and fourth-quarter 2016 earnings release. This filing primarily serves to inform investors about the company's financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2016, by incorporating an earnings release that was made available on the company's website on the same date. The core of this report is the earnings release, which provides key financial metrics and operational highlights. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial tables or management commentary, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the actual earnings release, for these crucial details. This is a standard procedure for timely dissemination of financial results under SEC regulations.

Key Highlights

1The 8-K filing serves to officially report Schlumberger's (SLB) Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2016 earnings.
2The key financial details are contained within an earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) furnished with this report.
3The earnings release was made publicly available on the company's website on January 20, 2017.
4This filing incorporates the earnings release by reference under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
5Information provided is considered furnished and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly stated.
6The Chief Accounting Officer, Howard Guild, signed the report on January 20, 2017.

SLB LIMITED/NV 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 20, 2017)

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