Where can I find the detailed financial results for SLB's Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2019?

The detailed financial results are provided in the "Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2019 Earnings Release," which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. You can also find this release on the SLB internet website.

Is the information in this 8-K considered 'filed' with the SEC for liability purposes?

No, according to General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including the earnings release, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This means it generally does not carry the same legal implications as information that is formally filed.

What is the significance of the filing date versus the event date?

The event date is January 16, 2020, which is likely when the results were finalized or internally reviewed. The filing date is January 17, 2020, the day the 8-K was submitted to the SEC and the earnings release was publicly issued.

What type of information can I expect to find in the earnings release?

The earnings release will contain comprehensive details on SLB's financial performance and operational results for the full year and the fourth quarter of 2019. This typically includes revenue, earnings per share, segment performance, and management commentary on business conditions and outlook.

SLB 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Summary

SLB LIMITED/NV (SLB) filed an 8-K on January 17, 2020, to announce its Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2019 results. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the accompanying earnings release, which contains detailed financial performance information. Investors should note that the information provided in this release is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of the company's public record for all purposes unless specifically incorporated by reference into future filings. The filing directs investors to the earnings release, which is available on the company's website, for comprehensive insights into SLB's operational and financial condition for the specified periods. While the 8-K itself is brief and primarily serves as a cover for the earnings announcement, the attached exhibit is the crucial document for understanding the company's performance and any forward-looking statements made therein.

Key Highlights

1SLB filed an 8-K on January 17, 2020, to report Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2019 financial results.
2The key information is contained within the furnished "Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter 2019 Earnings Release" (Exhibit 99).
3The earnings release was made available on the SLB internet website on January 17, 2020.
4This 8-K filing is primarily a "furnished" document, not a "filed" one, per General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K.
5Information furnished in this manner is not automatically deemed filed for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.
6Investors are directed to the earnings release for detailed operational and financial condition insights.
7The filing also includes the Cover Page Interactive Data File within the Inline XBRL document.

SLB LIMITED/NV 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 17, 2020)

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