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SLB 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 12, 2026)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed May 12, 2026
Period End
May 7, 2026
Security
SLB
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K144

SLB filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 144 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’18Apr ’18
  2. Restructuring8-K · Jun ’20Jun ’20
  3. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’22Feb ’22
  4. Deal closed8-K · Jul ’25Jul ’25

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 12, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

SLB Limited/NV (SLB) has filed an 8-K report detailing a significant debt issuance by its subsidiary, Schlumberger Investment S.A.

The company successfully raised a total of $2.0 billiona through the sale of senior notes. This issuance includes $500 million in 4.550% notes due 2031, $500 million in 4.800% notes due 2033, and $1.0 billion in 5.150% notes due 2036. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company, SLB Limited, providing an additional layer of security for investors.

The debt was issued under a previously filed registration statement and was facilitated through an underwriting agreement with major financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Standard Chartered Bank.

The issuance, which occurred on May 7, 2026, underpins SLB's ongoing financial strategy and its ability to access capital markets for its operational and strategic needs. Investors should note the specific coupon rates and maturity dates for each tranche of notes.

Key Highlights

  1. SLB's subsidiary, Schlumberger Investment S.A., issued $2.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
  2. The notes are comprised of three tranches: $500 million of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2031, $500 million of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2033, and $1.0 billion of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036.
  3. All issued notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company, SLB Limited.
  4. The debt issuance was conducted under a registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC.
  5. The notes were sold through an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of reputable financial institutions.
  6. The issuance details are further supplemented by a Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated May 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the total amount of debt SLB raised through this filing?

    SLB raised a total of $2.0 billion through the issuance of its senior notes.

  2. Who is issuing these notes, and who is guaranteeing them?

    The notes were issued by Schlumberger Investment S.A. (the Issuer), and they are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company, SLB Limited.

  3. What are the interest rates and maturity dates for these new notes?

    The notes have the following terms: $500 million of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2031, $500 million of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2033, and $1.0 billion of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036.

  4. Why did SLB issue these notes?

    While the 8-K filing doesn't explicitly state the use of proceeds, debt issuances of this nature are typically used to fund general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions, or to refinance existing debt. It demonstrates SLB's strategy to maintain a strong liquidity position and access capital markets.