As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2004


 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-K

 

(Mark One)

xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For fiscal year ended December 31, 20032004

 

OR

 

¨¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Transition period from                    to                    

 


Commission File Number 1-4601

 

Schlumberger N.V. (Schlumberger Limited)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Netherlands Antilles 52-0684746

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

153 East 53 Street, 57th57th Floor

New York, New York, U.S.A.

 10022-4624

42, rue Saint-Dominique

Paris, France

 75007

Parkstraat 83, The Hague,

The Netherlands

 2514 JG
(Addresses of principal executive offices) (Zip Codes)

 

Registrant’s telephone number in the United States, including area code, is:

(212) 350-9400

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class


  

Name of each exchange on which registered


Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share  

New York Stock Exchange

Euronext Paris

Euronext Amsterdam

The London Stock Exchange

SWX Swiss Exchange

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

 

Indicate by check mark whether Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YESx    NO¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.x¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YESx    NO¨

 

As of June 30, 2003,2004, the aggregate market value of the common stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $26.8$36.3 billion.

 

As of February 25, 2004,January 31, 2005, Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding: 588,663,848.589,258,183.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Portions of the following documentsdocument have been incorporated herein by reference into the Parts indicated:Part III of this Form 10-K: Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2005 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders to be held April 14, 2004 (“Proxy Statement”), Part III.



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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

Table of Contents

Form 10-K

 


      Page

PART I

      

Item 1.

  

Business

  3

Item 2.

  

Properties

6

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

  7

Item 3.4.

  Legal Proceedings7
Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  7

PART II

      

Item 5.

  

Market for Schlumberger’s Common Stock, and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

8

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

  10

Item 6.7.

  Selected Financial Data11
Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsOperation

  1312

Item 7A.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  34

Item 8.

  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  35
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures71
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures7137

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

80

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

80

Item 9B.

Other Information

81

PART III

      

Item 10.

  

Directors and Executive Officers of Schlumberger

  7282

Item 11.

  

Executive Compensation

  7282

Item 12.

  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

  7282

Item 13.

  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

  7282

Item 14.

  

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

  7282

PART IV

      

Item 15.

  

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

  7383
   

Signatures

  7586
   

Certifications

  82-85

92

 

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Part 1, Item 1 

PART I

 

Item 1    Business

Item 1Business

 

All references herein to “Registrant”, “Company” and “Schlumberger” refer to Schlumberger Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries. The following discussion of results should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Founded in 1927, Schlumberger is a globalthe world’s leading oilfield services company, supplying technology, project management, and information services company with major activitysolutions that optimize performance in the energyoil and gas industry. As of December 31, 2003,2004, the companyCompany employed 77,000 people, which included 25,000 employees of SchlumbergerSema, of more than 52,000 people of over 140 nationalities workingoperating in 100 countries, andmore than 80 countries. Schlumberger has principal executive offices in New York, Paris and The Hague. During 2003, Schlumberger comprised three primaryconsists of two business segments: Schlumberger Oilfield Services is the world’s premier oilfield services company supplying a wide range of technology services and solutions to the international oil and gas industry. WesternGeco, jointly owned with Baker Hughes, is one of the world’s largest and most advanced surface seismic company. SchlumbergerSema is a leading supplier of IT consulting, systems integration, and network and infrastructure services to the energy industry, as well as to the public sector, telecommunications and finance markets.companies.

On September 22, 2003,January 29, 2004, Schlumberger announced its intention to sellcompleted the sale of the SchlumbergerSema business to Atos Origin. The sale closed on January 29, 2004. Today,During 2004, Schlumberger comprises two primary business segments – Oilfield Servicescompleted the initial public offering of Axalto and WesternGeco.

Activeno longer retains any ownership interest in this business. Including other divestitures completed in 2004 and 2005, Schlumberger’s divestiture negotiations are currently ongoing for eachprogram of the remainingits non-oilfield businesses which are included in Other activities described below.is now complete.

 

Schlumberger Oilfield Services is the world’s leading provider of technology, project management and information solutions to the international petroleum industry. With 48,00046,000 employees, Schlumberger Oilfield Services manages its business through 27 Oilfield Services GeoMarket* regions, which are grouped into four geographic areas: North America; Latin America; Europe/CIS/W. Africa; Middle East & Asia. The GeoMarket regions offerstructure offers customers a single point of contact at the local level for field operations and bringbrings together geographically focused teams to meet local needs and deliver customized solutions.

Schlumberger invented wireline logging in 1927 as a technique for obtaining downhole data in oil and gas wells. Today, Schlumberger Oilfield Services operates in each of the major oilfield service markets covering the entire life cycle of the reservoir. These services are organized into seven technology product lines, in which Schlumberger holds a number of market leading positions, to capitalize on technical synergies and introduce innovative solutions within the GeoMarket regions.

 

·Wireline – services that provide the information necessary to evaluate the formation, plan and monitor well construction, and monitor and evaluate production, divided into open-hole and cased-hole wireline logging.
Wireline – provides the information necessary to evaluate the formation, plan and monitor well construction, and monitor and evaluate production, divided into open-hole and cased-hole wireline logging.

 

·Drilling & Measurements – directional drilling, measurements-while-drilling and logging-while-drilling services.
Drilling & Measurements – directional drilling, measurements-while-drilling and logging-while-drilling services.

 

·Well Services – services to construct oil and gas wells, as well as maintain optimal production through the life of an oil and gas field. These include pressure pumping, well stimulation services, coiled tubing, cementing and engineering services.
Well Services – services to construct oil and gas wells, as well as maintain optimal production through the life of an oil and gas field. These include pressure pumping, well stimulation services, coiled tubing, cementing and engineering services.

 

·Well Completions & Productivity – services for testing and completing wells and producing oil and gas, ranging from well testing and perforating services, completions systems, intelligent completions to a full spectrum of artificial lift services.
Well Completions & Productivity – testing, completion and oil & gas production optimization services. Services range from well-testing, perforating, intelligent completions systems and artificial lifts.

 

·Integrated Project Management – consulting, project management and engineering services leveraging the expertise from the other technology segments for the E&P industry.
Integrated Project Management – consulting, project management and engineering services leveraging the expertise from the other technology segments for the E&P industry.

 

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Data & Consulting Services – measurements, interpretation and integration of all exploration and production data types, and expert consulting services for reservoir characterization, production enhancement, multi-disciplinary reservoir and production solutions, and field development planning.

 

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·Data & Consulting Services – measurements, interpretation and integration of all exploration and production data types, and expert consulting services for reservoir characterization, production enhancement, multi-disciplinary reservoir and production solutions, and field development planning.

·Schlumberger Information Solutions – consulting, software, information management and IT infrastructure services that support oil and gas industry core operational processes.
Schlumberger Information Solutions – consulting, software, information management and IT infrastructure services that support oil and gas industry core operational processes.

 

The technology product lines are also responsible for overseeing operational processes, resource allocation, personnel and quality, health, safety and environmental matters in the GeoMarket.

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Supporting the service technology product lines are 1923 research and development (R&D) centers. Through its R&D, Schlumberger is committed to advanced technology programs that will enhance oilfield efficiency, lower finding and producing costs, improve productivity, maximize reserve recovery, increase asset value and accomplish all of these goals in a safe, environmentally sound manner.

Schlumberger Oilfield Services uses its own personnel to market its products and services. The customer base, business risks and opportunities for growth are essentially uniform across all services. There is a sharing of manufacturing and engineering facilities as well as research centers; labor force is interchangeable. Technological innovation, quality of service, and price are the principal methods of competition. Competition varies geographically with respect to the different services offered. While there are numerous competitors, both large and small, Schlumberger believes that it is an industry leader in providing measurements-while-drilling and logging-while-drilling services, and fully computerized logging and geoscience software and computing services. A large proportion of the company’sCompany’s offering is non-rig related; consequently, revenue does not necessarily correlate to rig count fluctuations.

In December 2003, Schlumberger announced a phased agreement to acquire PetroAlliance, Russia’s largest independent oilfield services company, beginning with a minority share in 2004. PetroAlliance provides a broad range of exploration and development services, to international standards, throughout Russia and the Caspian.

Schlumberger is a minority40% owner in M-I Drilling Fluids, a joint venture with Smith International that offers drilling and completion fluids utilized to stabilize rock strata during the drilling process and minimize formation damage during completion and workover operations.

 

WesternGeco, which is 70% owned by Schlumberger, provides comprehensive worldwide reservoir imaging, monitoring, and development seismic services, with the most extensive seismic crews and data processing centers in the industry, as well as the world’s largest multiclient seismic library. Services range from 3D and time-lapse (4D) seismic surveys to multi-component surveys for delineating prospects and reservoir management. Seismic solutions include proprietary Q* technology-Technology for enhanced reservoir description, characterization, and monitoring throughout the life of the field - from exploration through enhanced recovery.

Positioned for meeting a full range of customer needs in land, marine and shallow-water transition-zone services, WesternGeco offers a wide range of technologies and services:

 

·Land Seismic – comprehensive resources for seismic data acquisition on land and across shallow-water transition zones.
Land Seismic – comprehensive resources for seismic data acquisition on land and across shallow-water transition zones.

 

·Marine Seismic – fully calibrated single-sensor marine seismic acquisition and processing system, delivering the seismic technology breakthrough needed for new-generation reservoir management.
Marine Seismic – fully calibrated single-sensor marine seismic acquisition and processing system, delivering the seismic technology breakthrough needed for new-generation reservoir management.

 

·Multiclient Services – high-quality seismic data from the most prospective hydrocarbon basins with the leading multiclient data library.
Multiclient Services – high-quality seismic data from the most prospective hydrocarbon basins with the leading multiclient data library.

 

·Reservoir Services – people, tools, and technology to help customers capture the benefits of a completely integrated approach to locating, defining, and monitoring the reservoir.
Reservoir Services – people, tools, and technology to help customers capture the benefits of a completely integrated approach to locating, defining, and monitoring the reservoir.

 

·Seismic Data Processing – extensive seismic data processing centers for complex processing projects.

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Seismic Data Processing – extensive seismic data processing centers for complex processing projects.

 

SchlumbergerSema provided during 2003 IT consulting, systems integration, managed services together with network and infrastructure solutions to the global energy industry, as well as in specific regional markets spanning the telecommunications, finance, transport and public sectors.

Prior to its sale, SchlumbergerSema was organized as follows:

·Network & Infrastructure Solutions that combines specialized technologies, domain experience and global infrastructure to enable the digital enterprise through their DeXa Suite of Services and provides secure global IP infrastructure, integrated information security solutions, wireless and remote network connectivity and complete network managed services.

·Consulting & Systems Integration which offers consulting services, business systems and large-scale technical systems designed to operate to the highest levels of reliability in demanding conditions. The knowledge, skills and methods used by Schlumberger consultants around the world, combined with technical, systems integration and outsourced managed services capability within SchlumbergerSema, enable the development, implementation and management of major business and IT programs that are core to the strategic goals and long-term success of all businesses.

Other comprises of businesses which are in active divestiture negotiations. The activities included in this segment are:

·Axalto (Smart Cards and Point-of-Sale Terminals) – On September 22, 2003, Schlumberger Smart Cards & Terminals (SC&T) changed its name to Axalto to bring more visibility and reinforce its image as a leading smart card player. The SC&T e-City parking meters business was subsequently sold to Apax in the fourth quarter of 2003.

·Business Continuity (disaster recovery services and support to ensure continuation of customers’ business-critical operations).

·Essentis (software platform for payment card issuing and merchant acquiring operations).

·Telecom Software Products (software solutions for wireless messaging applications).

·Water Services (water resource management services).

·Infodata offers a broad range of on-line database services and direct marketing services in Sweden.

·Payphones provides payphones terminals and related communication solutions.

·Electricity Meters (automated meters and meter reading technology for the North American electricity industry). In July 2003, Schlumberger entered into an agreement to sell the Electricity Meters activity to Itron Inc.; the sale is expected to be completed in the first half of 2004 pending the successful completion of the Hart-Scott-Rodino review process and other conditions.

Acquisitions

 

Information on acquisitions made by Schlumberger or its subsidiaries appears under the heading “Acquisitions” on page 4954 of this Report within theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

GENERAL

 

Research & Development

 

Research to support the engineering and development efforts of Schlumberger’s activities is conducted at Schlumberger Doll Research, Ridgefield, Connecticut and Boston Massachusetts, USA; Schlumberger Cambridge Research, Cambridge, England, and at Stavanger, Norway; Moscow, Russia and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

 

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Patents

 

While Schlumberger seeks and holds numerous patents, no particular patent or group of patents is considered material to Schlumberger’s business.

 

Seasonality

 

Although weather and natural phenomena can temporarily affect delivery of oilfield services, the widespread geographic location of such services precludes the overall business from being characterized as seasonal. However, because oilfield services are provided predominantly in the Northern Hemisphere, severe weather can temporarily affect the delivery of such services and products.

 

Customers and Backlog of Orders

 

No single customer exceeded 10% of consolidated revenue. Oilfield Services has no backlog since it is primarily service rather than product related. SchlumbergerSemadue to the nature of their business. The WesternGeco backlog at December 31, 20032004, was $5.2 billion$670 million (2003: $408 million), the majority of which $1.9 billion is the subsequent twelve month backlog. At December 31, 2002, the SchlumbergerSema backlog was $4.7 billion of which $1.5 billion was the subsequent twelve month backlog. The orders are believedexpected to be firm but there is no assurance that any of the current backlog will actually resultrealized in sales.2005.

 

Government Contracts

 

No material portion of Schlumberger’s business is subject to renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts by the US or other governments.

 

Employees

 

As of December 31, 2003,2004, Schlumberger had approximately 77,000 employees which included 25,000 SchlumbergerSema52,500 employees.

 

Non-US Operations

 

Schlumberger’sSchlumberger derives a significant portion of its revenues from non-US operations, arewhich subject Schlumberger to the usual risks which may affect such operations. Such risksSchlumberger’s non-US operations accounted for approximately 68% of our consolidated revenues in 2004 and approximately 70% of our consolidated revenues during 2003. Risk which may adversely affect our operations in such countries include unsettled political and economic conditions in certain areas, exposure to possible expropriation or other governmental actions, social unrest, acts of terrorism, outbreak of war or other armed conflict, deprivation of contract rights, trade restrictions or embargoes imposed by the US or other countries, exchange controls and currency fluctuations. Although it is impossible to predict such occurrences or their effecteffects on Schlumberger, management believes these risks are acceptable. Management also believes that the geographical diversification of our activities reduces the risk that loss of operations in any one country would be material to all the operations taken as a whole.

 

Environmental Protection

 

Compliance with governmental provisions relating to the protection of the environment does not materially affect Schlumberger’s capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. Management believes that Schlumberger is currently in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. For more information, seeEnvironmental Matters on page 3233 of this Report.

 

Financial Information

 

Financial information by business segment for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 2002 and 20012002 is given on pages 6065 to 6367 of this Report, within theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Internet Website

 

Schlumberger’s Internet website can be found atwww.slb.com. www.slb.com. Schlumberger makes available free of charge, or through our internet website atinvestorcenter.slb.com, www.slb.com/ir, access to its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, ourits proxy statement and Forms 3, 4 and 5 filed on behalf of

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directors and executive officers and amendments to those reports filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is filed or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Additionally, Schlumberger’s corporate governance materials, including Board Committee Charters, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and Code of Ethics may also be found oninvestorcenter.slb.com. www.slb.com/ir. From time to time to time corporate governance materials on our website may be updated to comply with rules issued by the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or as desirable to promote the effective governance of Schlumberger. In addition, amendments to the Code of Ethics and any grant of a waiver from a provision of the Code of Ethics requiring disclosure under applicable SEC rules will be disclosed on our website. Any stockholder wishing to receive, without charge, a copy of any of the SEC filings or corporate governance materials should write the Secretary, Schlumberger Limited, 153 East 53rd53rd Street, 57th57th Floor, New York, New York, 10022.

The reference to this website address does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on the website and should not be construed as part of this report.

 

Item 2    Properties

Item 2Properties

 

Schlumberger owns or leases manufacturing facilities, administrative offices, service centers, research centers, sales offices and warehouses in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Some facilities are owned and some are held through long-term leases. No significant lease is scheduled to terminate in the near future, and Schlumberger believes comparable space is readily obtainable should any lease expire without renewal. Schlumberger believes all of its properties are generally well maintained and adequate for the intended use.

Outside the United States the principal owned or leased facilities of Oilfield Services are located in Hassi Massoud, Algeria; Luanda, Angola; Perth, Australia; Baku, Azerbaijhan;Azerbaijan; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Calgary and Edmonton, Canada; Beijing, China; Bogota, Colombia; Cairo, Egypt; Clamart and Paris, France; Bombay, India; Balikpapan and Jakarta, Indonesia; Milan, Italy; Fuchinobe, Japan; Atyrau, Kazakhstan; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Mexico City and Reynosa, Mexico; Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Stavanger, Norway; Doha, Qatar; Moscow, Nefteyugansk and Noyabrsk, Russia; Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Bangkok, Thailand; Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Aberdeen and Stonehouse, United Kingdom; and Caracas, Venezuela.

Within the United States, the principal owned or leased facilities of Oilfield Services are located in Anchorage, Alaska; Lawrence, Kansas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and Houston, Rosharon and Sugar Land, Texas.

Within the United States, the principal owned or leased facilities of WesternGeco are located in Denver, Colorado; Dead Horse, Alaska, and Houston, Texas.

Outside the United States, the principal owned or leased facilities of WesternGeco are located in Hassi Mesaoud, Algeria; Luanda, Angola; Perth, Australia; Baku, Azerbaijan; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Calgary, Canada; Cairo, Egypt; Jakarta, Indonesia; Atyrau, Kazakhstan; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Mexico City and Poza Rica, Mexico; Lagos, Nigeria; Bergen, Oslo and Stavanger, Norway; Moscow, Russia; Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates; Gatwick and London, United Kingdom; and Caracas, Venezuela.

Other

Within the United States, the principal owned or leased facilities wereof WesternGeco are located in Denver, Colorado; Dead Horse, Alaska, and Houston, Texas.

In addition to the properties noted above, Schlumberger also owns a facility in Montrouge, France and Oconee, South Carolina.France.

 

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Item 3Legal Proceedings

 

The information with respect to Item 3 is set forth under the headingContingencies page 6065 of this Report, within theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Item 4    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 4Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

No matters were submitted to a vote of Schlumberger’s security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.

 

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Executive Officers of Schlumberger

 

Information with respect to the executive officers of Schlumberger and their ages as of February 28, 20042005 is set forth below. The positions have been held for at least five years, except where stated.

 

Name


  Age

  

Present Position and Five-Year Business Experience


Andrew Gould

  5758  

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, since February 2003;

President and Chief Operating Officer, March 2002 to February 2003; and

Executive Vice President - Oilfield Services, January 1999 to March 2002; and Executive Vice President – OFS Products, February 1998 to January 1999.2002.

Jean-Marc Perraud

  5657  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, since March 2002;

Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, April 2001 to March 2002; and

Treasurer, January 1999 to May 2001; and Vice President – Director of Taxes, May 1993 to January 1999.2001.

Chakib Sbiti

  4950  

Executive Vice President, since February 2003;

President Oilfield Services Middle East & Asia, July 2001 to February 2003;

President Oilfield Services Asia, August 2000 to July 2001; and

Oilfield Services Director of Personnel, January 1998 to August 2000.

Dalton Boutte

  4950  

Executive Vice President, since February 2004 and President WesternGeco, since

January 2003;

Vice President OFS Operations, May 2001 to January 2003;

President OFS Europe/C.I.S./Africa.Africa, March 2000 to May 2001; and

Gulf Coast GeoMarket Manager, February 1998 to March 2000.

Ellen Summer

  5758  

Secretary and General Counsel, since March 2002;

Director of Legal Services, April 2001 to March 2002; and

Deputy General Counsel, March 2001 and prior.

Simon Ayat

  4950  

Vice President Treasurer since February 2005;

Vice President, Controller and Business Processes, since December 2002;

Vice President Finance SchlumbergerSema, April 2001 to December 2002; and

Oilfield Services Controller, September 1998 to April 2001; and GeoMarket Manager Indonesia, February 1998 to September 1998.

Pierre E. Bismuth

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Vice President – Global Personnel Practices, since August 2003; and

Vice President – Personnel, July 2003 and prior.2001.

Mark Danton

  4748  Vice President - Director of Taxes, since January 1, 1999; and Deputy Director of Taxes, January 1995 to January 1999.

Andre Erlich

  5657  

Chief Information Officer, since May 2002;

Vice President Technology and General Manager, April 2001 to May 2002; and

Vice President Business Development, October 1999 to April 2001; and Vice President and General Manager SRPC, September 1997 to October 1999.2001.

Peter A. GoodeJean Chevallier

  4757  

Vice President Industry Affairs, since February 2005;

Seconded to Atos Origin February 2004 andto February 2005;

Vice President Schlumberger Information Solutions sinceBusiness Development SchlumbergerSema, September 2003; 2001 to

February 2004;

President Energy ITof Utilities Services, January 2003SchlumbergerSema, March 2001 to September 2003; President Reservoir Management,2001;

Chief Information Officer, Schlumberger Limited, January 2001 to January 2003; and Vice President and General Manager IPM September 1999 to JanuarySeptember 2001.

 

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Name


  Age

  

Present Position and Five-Year Business Experience


Rene Huck

56Vice President QHSE & Industry Affairs, since March 2002; President Reservoir Evaluation and Development, Oilfield Services, January 2001 to March 2002; President Reservoir Development, Oilfield Services, December 1999 to January 2001; President Camco International, September 1998 to December 1999; and President European-Caspian Area, Oilfield Services, January 1998 to September 1998.

Philippe Lacour-Gayet

  5657  

Vice President and Chief Scientist, since January 2001; and

Chief Scientist, July 1997 to January 2001.

Satish Pai

  4243  

Vice President since February 2004 and Vice President Oilfield Technologies since

March 2002;

President Schlumberger Information Solutions, January 2001 to March 2002;

President IndigoPool.Com, April 2000 to January 2001; and

GeoQuest Operations Manager UKI, July 1999 to April 2000.

Jean-Dominique Percevault

58Vice President – European Affairs and Chairman France, since January 2002; and Vice President – European Affairs, December 2001 and prior.

Doug Pferdehirt

  4041  

Vice President Communications and Investor Relations, since July 2003;

President SchlumbergerSema NSA, August 2002 to July 2003;

Vice President Marketing and Technique, April 2002 to August 2002;

Gulf Coast GeoMarket Manager, February 2000 to April 2002; and

Dowell North and South America Business Manager, March 1998 to February 2000.

Frank Sorgie

  5657  

Chief Accounting Officer, since May 2002; and

Director of Financial Reporting, January 1993 to May 2002.

Michel Soublin

58Treasurer, since May 2001; Seconded as Chief Financial Officer to Yukos, January 1999 to May 2001; Director Business Information Systems, September 1998 to January 1999; and Vice President and Controller, Oilfield Services, January 1996 to September 1998.

David Tournadre

  3637  

Vice President Personnel since August 2003;

Operations Manager REW, September 2001 to August 2003;

Management and Technical Training Program, April 2001 to September 2001; and

Seconded as Vice President Personnel, Exploration and Production to Yukos,

December 1998 to April 2001.

 

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PART II

 

Item 5    Market for Schlumberger’s Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 5Market for Schlumberger’s Common Stock, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

As of DecemberJanuary 31, 2003,2005, there were 585,948,328589,258,183 shares of the Common Stock of Schlumberger outstanding, exclusive of 81,157,66077,847,832 shares held in treasury, and approximately 24,77022,500 stockholders of record. The principal United States market for Schlumberger’s Common Stock is the New York Stock Exchange.

Schlumberger’s Common Stock is also traded on the Euronext Paris, Euronext Amsterdam, London and SWX Swiss stock exchanges.

 

Share Repurchases

On July 22, 2004, the Board of Directors of Schlumberger approved a share buyback program of up to 15 million shares to be acquired in the open market before December 2006, subject to market conditions.

The following table sets forth information on Schlumberger’s common stock repurchase program activity for the quarter ended December 31, 2004.

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         (Stated in thousands except per share amounts)
   Total number
of shares
purchased


  Average price
paid per
share


  Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced program


  Maximum number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the program


October 1 through October 31, 2004

  330  $63.22  330  10,854

November 1 through November 30, 2004

  533  $62.58  533  10,321

December 1 through December 31, 2004

  469  $62.77  469  9,852
   
  

  
   
   1,332  $62.80  1,332   
   
  

  
   

In connection with the exercise of stock options under Schlumberger’s incentive compensation plans, Schlumberger routinely receives shares of its common stock from optionholders in consideration of the exercise price of the stock options. Schlumberger does not view these transactions as implicating the disclosure required under this Item. The number of shares of Schlumberger common stock received from optionholders is immaterial.

Common Stock, Market Prices and Dividends Declared per Share

 

The information with respect to this portion of Item 5 is set forth under the headingCommon Stock, Market Prices and Dividends Declared per Shareon page 3233 of this Report.

 

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Part II, Item 6 FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY

 

Item 6    Selected Financial Data

   (Stated in millions except per share amounts) 
   Year Ended December 31,

 
   2004

  20031

  20021

  2001 1

  20001

 

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

                     

Operating revenue:

                     

Oilfield Services

  $10,239  $8,823  $8,171  $8,381  $6,855 

WesternGeco

   1,238   1,183   1,476   1,702   511 

Eliminations and other

   3   11   10   770   1,138 
   


 


 


 


 


Total operating revenue

  $11,480  $10,017  $9,657  $10,853  $8,504 
   


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

   15%  4%  (11)%  28%  14%

Pretax Segment income:

                     

Oilfield Services

  $1,801  $1,537  $1,278  $1,585  $1,061 

WesternGeco

   124   (20)  71   221   (25)

Eliminations and other2

   (208)  (142)  (115)  (116)  (131)
   


 


 


 


 


Pretax Segment income before Minority interest

   1,717   1,375   1,234   1,690   905 

Minority interest

   (36)  15   (9)  (57)  —   
   


 


 


 


 


Total Pretax Segment income, before charges

  $1,681  $1,390  $1,225  $1,633  $905 
   


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

   21%  13%  (25)%  80%  99%

Interest income

   54   49   68   153   297 

Interest expense

   201   329   364   380   273 

Charges (Credits), net of minority interest3

   243   502   188   17   (36)

Taxes on income3

   277   210   252   592   240 
   


 


 


 


 


Income, continuing operations

  $1,014  $398  $489  $797  $725 
   


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

   155%  (20)%  (39)%  10%  177%
   


 


 


 


 


Income (loss), discontinued operations

  $210  $(15) $(2,809) $(275) $10 
   


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $1,224  $383  $(2,320) $522  $735 
   


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

   220%  —     —     (29)%  100%

Basic earnings per share

                     

Continuing operations

  $1.72  $0.68  $0.84  $1.39  $1.27 

Discontinued operations

   0.36   (0.03)  (4.85)  (0.48)  0.02 
   


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $2.08  $0.66  $(4.01) $0.91  $1.29 

Add back amortization of goodwill

   —     —     —     0.50   0.17 
   


 


 


 


 


Adjusted earnings (loss) per share

  $2.08  $0.66  $(4.01) $1.41  $1.46 
   


 


 


 


 


Diluted earnings per share

                     

Continuing operations

  $1.70  $0.68  $0.84  $1.38  $1.25 

Discontinued operations

   0.34   (0.03)  (4.83)  (0.47)  0.02 
   


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $2.04  $0.65  $(3.99) $0.91  $1.27 

Add back amortization of goodwill

   —     —     —     0.50   0.17 
   


 


 


 


 


Adjusted earnings (loss) per share

  $2.04  $0.65  $(3.99) $1.41  $1.44 
   


 


 


 


 


Cash dividends declared per share

  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75 
   


 


 


 


 


 

FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY10

(Stated in millions except per share amounts) 

 
Year Ended December 31,  2003  20021  20011  20001  19991 

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

                     

Operating revenue:

                     

Oilfield Services

  $8,823  $8,171  $8,381  $6,855  $  5,520 

WesternGeco

   1,183   1,476   1,702   511   591 

SchlumbergerSema2

   2,677   2,409   1,833   70    

Other3

   1,480   1,334   2,016   2,095   2,138 

Eliminations and other

   (270)  (272)  (176)  (73)  (18)


 


 


 


 


Total operating revenue

  $13,893  $13,118  $13,756  $9,458  $8,231 
   


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

   6%  (5)%  45%  15%  (21)%

Pretax Segment income:

                     

Oilfield Services

  $1,536  $1,278  $1,585  $1,061  $652 

WesternGeco

   (20)  71   221   (25)  (54)

SchlumbergerSema2

   61   17   (15)  (83)   

Other3

   109   18   88   153   88 

Eliminations4

   (200)  (147)  (422)  (193)  (169)


 


 


 


 


Pretax Segment income before Minority interest

   1,486   1,237   1,457   913   517 

Minority interest

   (10)  (1)  38   7   11 


 


 


 


 


Total Pretax Segment income, before charges

  $1,496  $1,238  $1,419  $906  $506 


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

   21%  (13)%  57%�� 79%  (57)%

Interest income

   49   68   153   297   228 

Interest expense

   329   364   380   273   184 

Charges (net of minority interest)5

   534   3,077   134   (7)  120 

Taxes on income6

   209   282   564   222   131 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss), continuing operations

  $473  $(2,417) $494  $715  $299 


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

         (31)%  139%  (45)%


 


 


 


 


Income (loss), discontinued operations

  $(90) $97  $28  $20  $68 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $383  $(2,320) $522  $735  $367 
   


 


 


 


 


% increase (decrease) over prior year

         (29)%  100%  (64)%

Basic earnings per share

                     

Continuing operations

  $0.81  $(4.18) $0.86  $1.25  $0.55 

Discontinued operations

   (0.15)  0.17   0.05   0.04   0.12 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $0.66  $(4.01) $0.91  $1.29  $0.67 

Add back amortization of goodwill

         0.50   0.17   0.16 


 


 


 


 


Adjusted earnings (loss) per share

  $0.66  $(4.01) $1.41  $1.46  $0.83 
   


 


 


 


 


Diluted earnings per share

                     

Continuing operations

  $0.81  $(4.18) $0.85  $1.23  $0.53 

Discontinued operations

   (0.15)  0.17   0.06   0.04   0.12 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

  $0.66  $(4.01) $0.91  $1.27  $0.65 

Add back amortization of goodwill

         0.50   0.17   0.15 


 


 


 


 


Adjusted earnings (loss) per share

  $0.66  $(4.01) $1.41  $1.44  $0.80 
   


 


 


 


 


Cash dividends declared per share

  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75 
   


 


 


 


 


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Part II, Item 6 

(Stated in millions except per share amounts) 


   (Stated in millions except per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31,  2003 20021 20011 20001 19991 
  Year Ended December 31,

  2004

 20031

 20021

 20011

 20001

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL DATA

      

Income as % of operating revenue, continuing operations

   3%  (18)%  4%  8%  4%


 


 


 


 


Income as % of operating revenue, continuing operations excluding charges

   7%  5%  6%  8%  5%


 


 


 


 


Return on capital employed, continuing operations8

   10%  6%  8%  9%  5%


 


 


 


 


Return on average stockholders’ equity, continuing operations

   8%  (31)%  6%  9%  4%


 


 


 


 


Return on average stockholders’ equity, continuing operations excluding charges

   16%  9%  10%  9%  5%


 


 


 


 


Fixed asset additions

  $1,025  $1,358  $2,037  $1,311  $   787   $1,216  $872  $1,169  $1,811  $1,242



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Depreciation expense

  $1,200  $1,245  $1,172  $930  $917   $1,007  $1,016  $1,076  $1,027  $939



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Avg. number of shares outstanding:

      

Basic

   584   579   574   570   549    589   584   579   574   570



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Assuming dilution

   586   579   580   580   564    613   586   582   580   580



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

ON DECEMBER 31

      

Net debt7

  $(4,176) $(5,021) $(5,037) $422  $1,231 

Net Debt 4

  $(1,459) $(4,176) $(5,021) $(5,037) $422



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Working capital

  $1,554  $735  $1,487  $3,502  $4,787   $2,328  $1,554  $735  $1,487  $3,502



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Total assets

  $20,041  $19,435  $22,326  $17,173  $15,081   $16,038  $20,041  $19,435  $22,326  $17,173



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Long-term debt

  $6,097  $6,029  $6,216  $3,573  $3,183   $3,944  $6,097  $6,029  $6,216  $3,573



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Stockholders’ equity

  $5,881  $5,606  $8,378  $8,295  $7,721   $6,117  $5,881  $5,606  $8,378  $8,295



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

Number of employees continuing operations

   77,000   77,500   79,000   58,000   53,000    52,500   51,000   51,000   53,000   53,000



 


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

 

1.Reclassified for operations discontinued in part, for organization changes and discontinued operations.2004.

2.Acquired on April 1, 2001 and divested on January 29, 2004.
3.Includes the Axalto (Smart Cards and Point-of-Sale Terminals), Electricity Meters, Business Continuity, Infodata, Telecom Software Products, Water Services, Essentis, Payphones and the divested Resource Management Services (sold in 2001) businesses.
4.Includes amortization of goodwill in 2001 and other acquisition related intangibles.2000.

5.3.For details of Charges and the related income taxes, see pages 22 to 25 and 26 of this Report.

6.In 2003, the provision for income tax before the tax benefit on the charges was $303 million. In 2002, the provision for income tax before the net tax expense on the charges was $249 million. In 2001, the provision for income taxes, before the tax expense on the charges was $401 million. In 2000, the provision for income taxes, before the tax benefit on the charges was $212 million. In 1999, the provision for income taxes, before the tax benefit on the charge and the tax expense on the gain on the sale of financial instruments, was $123 million.
7.4.As defined on page 2931 of this Report.

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8.Item 7Return on capital employed, continuing operations is computed as: [Net income from continuing operations excluding charges + Minority interest + Interest expense – Interest income – Tax benefit on interest expense] divided by [Shareholders’ equity + Net debt + Minority interest]. The charges excluded were 2003 – $440 million; 2002 – $3.11 billion; 2001 – $297 million; 2000 – $3 million; 1999 – $128 million. Schlumberger management believes that the exclusionManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of these charges, which results in a non-GAAP measure, enables it to evaluate more effectively the company’s operations, period over period,Financial Condition and to identify operating trends that could otherwise be masked by the excluded charges.Results of Operation

 

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Part II, Item 7 The following discussion of results should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Item 7    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2004 Summary

 

2003 SummarySchlumberger consists of two business segments: Oilfield Services and WesternGeco.

 

The year 2003 marked the transformation of Schlumberger into a watershedpure oilfield services company with a clear record for Schlumberger as we took the decision to focus on our core businesses in oilfield services. Our reasoning was simple. World energy needs for much of the next half-century will be met mostly by carbon-based fuels produced from an aging reserves base. Substantial investment will be needed to sustain today’s production as well as to meet tomorrow’s demand,growth and technology will beleadership. Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest was $1.3 billion in 2004 compared to $457 million in 2003. The 2004 and 2003 results include pretax charges of $243 million and $638 million, respectively, which are described in detail on pages 22 to 25. The growth in earnings from continuing operations far exceeded the key to a cleaner, more cost-effective response to this challenge. We therefore believe the future for Schlumberger is exceptionally bright.15% growth in revenue.

The year’s results for

Oilfield Services were robust, withreached new revenue and pretax operating income records of $10.24 billion and $1.80 billion, respectively. Strong growth was experienced in all regions. AmongAreas, but most notably in North America, Middle East and Asia. Pretax return on sales for the GeoMarket regions, activityfull year was strongest17.6%, considerably higher than the 15% objective set in Mexico, Indonesia, India, the Caspian, and on landMarch of 2003.

WesternGeco returned to profitability with pretax operating income of $124 million versus a loss of $20 million in the United States. Most technology segments registered double-digit gains, with records achieved by Drilling & Measurements and Data & Consulting Services. Much of the technology that saw increasing market penetration was associated with boosting performance in mature fields, or “brownfields”, to stem declining production. Rotary steerable systems to accurately place well trajectories to tap bypassed hydrocarbon pockets and a range of cased-hole wireline evaluation tools to analyze such zones were two particular successes.

A number of technical and business highlights marked the year. Integrated Project Management (IPM) continued to grow, particularly in Mexico, where our history of successful projects led to the award of the Chicontepec contract, the most significant oil development project in Mexico in the last 20 years. In Malaysia, we signed a contract with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. to jointly redevelop the Bokor field that began production in the 1980s. This field, comprising more than 165 stacked sands and over 100 producing strings, has been modeled using the latest techniques and the redevelopment plan involves multiple technology segments. Such projects underline the value of our unique GeoMarket organization.

In December we announced a phased agreement to acquire PetroAlliance, Russia’s largest independent oilfield service company, beginning with a minority share in 2004. PetroAlliance was formed in 1995 to provide a broad range of exploration and development services to international standards. The size and scope of activity in Russia is huge, and this type of investment will benefit Schlumberger and the Russian oil industry as that industry seeks access to technology to be applied to its particular needs for continued growth.

Perhaps the most difficult challenge we set for ourselves early in 2003 was to return WesternGeco to sustainable profitability. Continued overcapacity in both the land and marine and multiclient data markets made this a daunting task.2003. Our approach has been threefold: to bring capacity and cost down to appropriate levels, to reflecttake a proper carrying value forcautious approach to new investment in the data library, and to continue the aggressive introduction of proprietary Q* technology. The keys to success are industry discipline in managing capacity but above all clear demonstration of the differentiation in Q-technology. Q-revenue more than doubled from $79 million in 2003 to $162 million in 2004.

Our divestiture program of non-Oilfield businesses is now complete. During 2004, we finalized the sale of SchlumbergerSema, completed the initial public offering of Axalto, and divested of substantially all remaining non-oilfield businesses. As a result net debt fell below $1.5 billion at December 31, 2004 and is at a level consistent with the longer-term capital structure of Schlumberger.

In May 2004, Schlumberger completed the acquisition of a 26% equity stake in PetroAlliance, Russia’s largest independent oilfield service company. A further 25% stake is expected to be acquired in the first half of 2005. We also finalized the acquisition of SGK, a joint venture with which we have been associated with for the past four years in Russia. The market potential in Russia is substantial, and this type of investment will benefit Schlumberger and the Russian oil industry by facilitating growth through access to technology.

In June 2004, we outlined our growth strategy with a particular focus on the production-oriented environment. New and increased investment in additional production capacity, largely in the international and deepwater markets where Schlumberger is strongest,

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coupled with the requirement to prolong production from existing reservoirs, will be reflected in higher levels of oilfield service activity for many years to come. Seventy percent of today’s oil production comes from fields that have been in production for more than thirty years. As these fields continue to age, their performance declines and remedial actions are required to maintain their output. The significance of this can be seen from the fact that as much as three-quarters of today’s investment in the upstream industry is directed at such activity–with the remaining quarter being spent on developing new sources of oil for the future. There are three key avenues that Schlumberger intends to exploit in addition to maintaining our leading position in exploration and development technology for whichharsh and complex environments.

First, Schlumberger already has broad geographical spread. However, our strong positions in the market has continued to grow rapidly.

Last summer we acquired the first marine time-lapse Q surveystrategically important areas for Statoil, 200 km from the western coast of Norway. Twenty-one months had elapsed between the two surveys. Initial results, produced only 11 days after acquisition, enabled Statoil to revise plans for a new well and drill a shallower trajectory to remain clear of the oil/water contact. The well was a success and is producing without making water. The reliability and extremely high repeatability of Q-Marine* technology were considered critical to achieving this result. In other applications, a Q system was commissionedproduction in the Middle East, latethe Caspian and in deepwater regions provide a unique growth opportunity. Schlumberger sees the largest opportunity to be in Russia as well as to some extent in China.

The second avenue for growth is through technology, both developed internally and acquired externally. A wide range of internally developed products and services has created a portfolio targeted at growth in the yearproduction-oriented market. Schlumberger’s research and Q-Seabed* underwent highly successful trials in bothengineering expenditures have been relatively constant while the North Searate of introduction of new products and Middle East.services is accelerating. We consider complementary technology acquisition with subsequent enhancement and integration into our portfolio to be an on-going feature of our future growth.

In defining the business activities sold with SchlumbergerSema, we maintained

The third avenue of growth for Schlumberger will be our commitmentability to the growing activity in oil and gas IT solutions. The natural fusion of the Schlumberger software and information management activities with the SchlumbergerSema oil & gas consulting and network infrastructure businesses began in October, and by year-end business managers were in place throughout the GeoMarket organization. We have chosen to retain the Schlumberger Information Solutions name for the enlargedperform reservoir-oriented project management. Conceived largely as a well construction business, and our objectiveconfirmed by successful execution of projects such as Burgos in Mexico, Integrated Project Management (IPM) is now developing more and more expertise in the execution of projects designed to help customers extract more value from their core operational processes through leveraging the combination of our domain knowledgeboost production in IT and in exploration and production (E&P).

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Part II, Item 7 mature areas.

 

Early in 20032004, we stated clearset a number of new financial goals. By year-end we had made solid progress. Returngoals for the Company. These included the anticipation that the compound annual growth rate in revenue would be in double digits throughout the remainder of the decade - although such growth may not be linear as the industry will remain to some extent cyclical; an after-tax return-on-sales target, before minority interests, of 15% -including WesternGeco; and a target return on capital employed had risen to 12.8%consistently in the fourth quarter, double the corresponding figure in 2002 and well in line with our intention to reach the mid-teens longer term. After-tax return on sales for Oilfield Services reached 14.2% in the same quarter—a level much more consistent with our performance in previous cycles. Net debt fell to $4.2 billion, just shy of our $4 billion target as a result of adverse currency movements. For more information regarding the purposes for which we use net debt, see page 29 of this Report.upper teens.

In January 2004, we concluded the sale of the major part of SchlumbergerSema to Atos Origin and reduced our holding in that company to 14.5%. Total cash proceeds from the cash and stock sale amounted to $1.1 billion. With conclusion of the sale of the North American electricity meter business and the sales of the Business Continuity, Infodata, and Telecom software products businesses we expect to see net debt below the $3 billion level by the middle of 2004. Beyond that point, the only significant divestiture remaining will be the IPO of Axalto, the Schlumberger smart card business, as and when market conditions permit.

In 2003, Schlumberger operated four business segments: Oilfield Services, WesternGeco, SchlumbergerSema and Other. The following discussion and analysis of results of operations should be read in conjunction with theConsolidated Financial Statements.Statements.

 

(Stated in millions) 


  (Stated in millions) 
    20032     20022  % Change 
  2004

  2003

 % Change

 

OILFIELD SERVICES

                   

Operating Revenue

    $8,823     $8,171  8%  $10,239  $8,823  16%

Pretax Segment Income1

    $1,536     $1,278  20%  $1,801  $1,537  17%

WESTERNGECO

                   

Operating Revenue

    $1,183     $1,476  (20)%  $1,238  $1,183  5%

Pretax Segment Income1,3

    $(20)    $71  %

SCHLUMBERGERSEMA

             

Operating Revenue

    $2,677     $2,409  11%

Pretax Segment Income1

    $61     $17  249%  $124  $(20) —  %

OTHER4

             

Operating Revenue

    $1,480     $1,334  11%

Pretax Segment Income1

    $109     $18  505%

 

1Pretax segment income represents income before taxes and minority interest, excluding interest income, interest expense, and amortization of intangibles.
22003 excludes: a net charge of $49 million for the write-down of an investmentintangibles and the gain on the sale of a note; $167 million of debt extinguishment costs; a charge of $421 million for impairment and other charges/credits. 2002 excludes an aggregate $30 million charge related to the financial/economic crisis in Argentina.
32003 excludes impairmentpretax charges of $398$243 million in 2004 and $638 million in 2003 (see pages 22 to 25 for Multiclient library and $54 million for vessels. 2002 excludes an impairment chargedescription of $184 million for Multiclient library and charges of $117 million for severance and other costs.
4Principally comprises the Axalto (Smart Cards and Point-of-Sale Terminals) and Electricity Meters activities. Also included are the Business Continuity, Infodata, Telecom Software Products, Water Services, Essentis and Payphones activities.charges).

 

Oilfield Services

 

WorldAs the year progressed, oil prices continued to climb, rising from $32.50 per barrel on January 1st to $38 per barrel at the end of June to a record of over $55 per barrel in late October. Despite oil trading on average some $15 per barrel higher in 2004 than in 2003, robust world demand growth of over 2 million barrels per day continued throughout the second half of 2004. Consumption, especially in the US and China, pushed demand to an average 82.5 million barrels per day in 2004, a year-on-year growth of 3.3% and the sharpest growth rate since 1976. Supply growth in 2004 was restrained by a number of factors that, when added together resulted in an extremely tight supply-demand balance that pushed prices higher than prior year forecasts. The factors that created this tight environment are expected to remain in 2005, including strong oil demand, surgedgeopolitical tension, a stretched refining system, relatively low crude and product inventories, limited spare production capacity and a weak US dollar. Accordingly, most forecasts call for some early 2005 softening in 2003 dueprices after a relatively mild winter followed by average oil prices at or slightly above 2004 levels. The main risks to strongthis scenario remain a dramatic slowing of world economic growth in North America and China. The increase in demand from these areas accounted for almost two thirds of overall world oil demand growth. The rise in world oil production more than matched demand growth. Non-OPEC oil production accounted for one third of the increase, due to expanding production in the CIS. OPEC output increased despite supply disruptions in Venezuela and Nigeria and the loss of Iraqi production during and after the war. Oil prices remained high throughout the year, with an average Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price almost 20% higher than in 2002.

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Part II, Item 7 side disruption.

 

In 2004, the rate of global oil demand growth is expected to be similar to 2003, with oil demand projected to grow strongly in developing countries and ease in OECD countries. Non-OPEC oil production is forecast to grow at roughly similar levels to 2003 although there is more uncertainty over the level of supply in the CIS and the US. OPEC production is likely to be adjusted to maintain the price of the OPEC basket of crude in the stated target price range of $22 to $28 per barrel.13

North American gas demand in 2003 showed little change compared to 2002, and is not expected to vary much in 2004. However, maintaining gas supply to meet demand is challenging, as production decline rates are already high and expected to increase further. The average annual US natural gas price in 2003 rose considerably compared to last year and has stimulated growth in the number of active drilling rigs in North America.


Relatively high commodity prices in 2003 and increases in production have resulted in high levels of cash generation in the oil and gas industry, and a subsequent increase in the average number of active drilling rigs. Assuming demand remains strong and that OPEC manages to maintain oil prices in its target range,Upstream exploration and production (E&P) spending trended higher in 2004, up an estimated 13% over 2003. International spending, accounting for over 70% of the total, saw the largest gain of 14%, while North America was up 11%. Exploration spending remained flat in 2004 while development and production saw the majority of the increase as operators focused on maintaining production in aging fields. Worldwide rig counts were up 13% over 2003.

The outlook for 2005 remains robust with the industry now clearly focused on the need to build additional supply capacity for both oil and gas. This is evidenced by increased new field development plans, as well as unprecedented efforts to increase production and recovery from existing reservoirs. Exploration, especially in challenging environments such as deep water, should see a substantial increase in 2005. Strong market fundamentals, our extensive technology portfolio and unique global workforce make us ideally placed to grow in this environment.

2004 Results

Revenue of $10.24 billion increased 16% in 2004 versus 2003. North America increased 18%, Middle East & Asia increased 19%, and Latin America increased 21%. Europe/CIS/West Africa was up by 4%. Pretax operating income of $1.80 billion in 2004 was 17% higher than in 2003.

Activity increased in almost all regions with the largest growth recorded in the GeoMarkets in India; Mexico; Russia; East Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean; and the Caspian. Russia continued to make impressive progress with growth exceeding our expectations despite the absence of any activity for Yuganskneftegas at the end of the year.

Demand for all technology services increased, but particularly for Drilling & Measurements technologies including the PowerDrive* and newly introduced PowerV* rotary steerable systems as well as Wireline Analysis Behind Casing and PressureXpress services. Increased demand for Well Services production technologies also contributed significantly to the growth. These technologies included the successful launch of the PowerCLEAN* system, an integrated solution for optimizing production through wellbore fill removal using coiled tubing. The Well Completions & Productivity technology service also showed strong growth for production-based technologies while IPM activity continued its expansion. The rate of new technology introductions is expected to accelerate over the coming two-year period.

Offshore and deepwater activity in India utilizing Wireline, Drilling & Measurements and Well Completions & Productivity technologies continued to drive significant year-on-year growth. Growth in India was supported by the award of a completion sales tender for subsurface safety valves and a three-year contract for wireline logging on onshore fields for ONGC valued at more than $125 million.

During the year Schlumberger opened a Technology Hub on the campus of the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Russia’s leading oil and gas educational facility. The Hub complements other Schlumberger research and engineering activities in Russia.

Shell International Exploration and Production BV and Schlumberger Information Solutions established an alliance for research and development of next generation Smart Fields hydrocarbon development solutions.

North America

Revenue of $3.11 billion increased 18% over 2003 led principally by Canada and US Land, which benefited from the strong performance of most technology services, coupled with pricing improvements particularly for Well Services.

Growth in Canada was due to increased activity and substantially higher pricing.

US Land delivered robust revenue growth primarily due to continued favorable oil and gas industry dynamics, the expansion of the unconventional gas market, an improved pricing environment as a result of tighter resource availability, and strong overall market demand combined with increasing demand for ABC* Analysis Behind Casing technologies, and Drilling & Measurements PowerDrive rotary steerable systems. These technology advances are demonstrating value and are helping drive activity while enabling price increases and efficiency gains.

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Pretax operating income of $519 million was 42% higher than in 2003 due mainly to increased operating leverage in US Land, with double-digit price improvements in Wireline and Well Services over 2003 averages. In Canada, increased activity coupled with sustained pricing improvements, and the favorable exchange rate effect led to a notable improvement in operating income.

At the end of the year, the technology component of turnkey service revenue in the Gulf of Mexico was evaluated against our objectives but proved insufficient to outweigh the risk associated with the turnkey drilling business model. As a result, the decision was made to exit the activity.

Latin America

Revenue of $1.75 billion grew 21% over 2003 as all the GeoMarkets, except Venezuela, posted revenue increases. Record revenue in Mexico was mainly due to PEMEX drilling activity coupled with higher levels of IPM activity.

Increasing demand for Integrated Project Management in Argentina, an increase in 2004.Wireline activity associated with the Peruvian jungle operations, and growing demand for rotary steerable systems in Brazil also contributed to the revenue growth.

In Venezuela, revenue decreased slightly on lower activity with PDVSA due to ongoing contract negotiation on certain integrated projects.

Pretax operating income of $221 million was flat over 2003. The substantial revenue growth did not materialize into higher operating income mainly because of a larger contribution of Schlumberger-managed third-party services on IPM projects in Mexico as well as an unfavorable revenue mix in Mexico. Additionally, throughout the year, certain barges in West Venezuela were partially idled while contractual negotiations continued with PDVSA.

A key contract award during the fourth quarter of 2004 included a new 350-well IPM contract in the Burgos Basin for PEMEX in Mexico. The multi-year contract value is estimated at $550 million and will include drilling and completion work for development and appraisal gas wells.

Europe/CIS/West Africa

Revenue of $2.79 billion increased 7% over 2003 mainly due to Russia, the Caspian and West Africa with gains recorded in all technology services led by Drilling & Measurements and Well Services.

CIS reached a new revenue record at $825 million, a 33% increase over 2003. Activity was particularly sustained in Russia mainly due to the continued expansion of the customer base and the deployment of new production-related technologies. The revenue growth was tempered by the halt of activities for Yuganskneftegas in Russia in the fourth quarter. However, successful redeployment of the equipment previously working for Yuganskneftegas was completed by the end of the year.

West Africa continued to deliver robust performance achieving record activity levels mainly due to the development of deepwater projects combined with price increases through the introduction of new services and increasing demand for Well Services and Well Completions & Productivity technology services.

Pretax operating income of $447 million declined 3% over 2003 mainly due to persistent union strikes in Norway, redeployment costs and associated decreased operating efficiency in Russia, weak results in North Africa, and the appreciation of local currencies against the US dollar. These were partially offset by the continued strengthening of activity in Continental Europe and the Caspian.

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In Russia, Sibneft awarded Schlumberger a contract for more than $100 million to provide well construction and stimulation services in Western Siberia.

Middle East & Asia

Revenue in 2004 reached a record of $2.48 billion, increasing 19% over 2003. The GeoMarkets in the Middle East, Malaysia and India primarily drove the growth. Activity in Saudi Arabia was focused on increasing production capacity, which resulted in higher levels of drilling activity throughout the year. This trend is expected to continue in 2005. India reached record revenue with the ramp-up in deepwater activity for ONGC and deepwater exploration activity for Reliance Industries Ltd. Activity in Qatar continued to increase due to ongoing gas development projects in the North Field. Also contributing to the record revenue level was the start of a new fracturing campaign in Oman. Demand for Well Completions & Productivity technologies was particularly strong, mainly in the Gulf from projects with RasGas, in Saudi Arabia from the commissioning of the Abu Safah project, and in Malaysia from higher testing activities and artificial lift sales.

Pretax operating income of $649 million increased 27% over 2003 primarily driven by India, due to a substantial increase in deepwater activity combined with strong technology deployment, the ramp up of favorable projects in the Gulf, improved pricing on contract renewals, and new technology introductions.

Key technology solutions that were deployed included the CHDT* Cased Hole Dynamic Tester tool, part of the suite of ABC Analysis Behind Casing technology services, was used to identify a high-pressured zone in a depleted reservoir in China; to acquire pressures and fluid samples in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi; and to acquire samples and pressure readings in Malaysia.

In the Gulf, demonstrated service quality and the introduction of new technology services led to the award of major contracts in Qatar and Oman. These included a $320 million, multi-year wireline and tubing conveyed perforating contract by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for their North and South operations.

 

2003 Results

 

Revenue of $8.8 billion increased 8% in 2003 versus 2002 led by North America with an increase of 14%,; followed by Latin America and Middle East & Asia, which both increased 9%,; and Europe/CIS/W.West Africa, which was up 4%. Pretax operating income of $1.54 billion in 2003 was 20% higher than in 2002, primarily due to strong customer demand resulting from increased E&P expenditures and customer acceptance of new technologies, such as PowerDrive* rotary steerable systems, LiteCRETE* coalbed methane slurry system, ABC*Analysis Behind Casing suite of services, Viscoelastic Diverting Acid (VDA*) advanced acidizing system, and ClearFRAC* polymer-free fracturing fluid.technologies. Overhead cost savings of $67 million generated from restructuring and downsizing efforts, principally in Europe/CIS/W.West Africa and North & South America, also contributed to the increased profitability during the year.

Oilfield Services began the year with relatively flat revenue in the first quarter, then achieved modest, but continuous growth over the following three quarters due to new contracts, the introduction of new technologies, and increased demand for Integrated Project Management and Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS) services.Management. The results were positively impacted by an upturn in natural gas drilling in North America, and increased activity in Mexico, Russia and the Middle East, partially offset by a nationwide strike in Venezuela and ethnic unrest in Nigeria.

All technology product lines helped drive revenue growth. Well Services and Drilling & Measurements’ record levels of revenue contributed to more than half of the increase in Oilfield Services revenue. Data & Consulting services drew the award of several contracts for reservoir modeling, field development planning, and production optimization. SIS experienced strong demand, particularly in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Integrated Project Management (IPM) experienced high activity levels principally fueled by Latin America.

In December, Schlumberger announced a phased agreement to acquire PetroAlliance beginning with a minority share in 2004. PetroAlliance is Russia’s largest independent oilfield services company, and provides a broad range of exploration and development services throughout Russia and the Caspian.

 

North America

 

North America revenue of $2.6 billion increased 14% versus 2002. The growth in revenue was mainly due to increased activity in US Land, as well as Canada, which had a 31% increase in revenue to $410 million.Canada. Both markets were driven by strong commodity prices, which, in turn, were caused by the record low gas storage levels at the end of the 2003 drawdown season. This growth was not mirrored in the Gulf of Mexico where activity was essentially flat year-on-year. A combination of factors contributed to the sluggish performance

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offshore, including higher finding and developing cost on the shelf, lack of exploration success in deepwater and unfavorable weather conditions hampering drilling and completion efficiency on a number of deepwater projects.16


Pretax operating income of $365 million increased 33% over 2002 primarily due to a beneficial fall-through resulting from improved equipment utilization in US Land following asset rationalization and cost containment. Increased demand for Drilling & Measurements, cased hole wireline and hydraulic fracturing solutions, related to increased complexity in developing new gas reserves in US Land, also contributed to profitability improvement.

 

Latin America

 

Latin America revenue of $1.4 billion increased 9% versus 2002 primarily due to substantial increases in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, partially offset by a significant decline in Venezuela. Large-scale project management contracts substantially accounted for the growth in activity in Mexico. Growth in Brazil was driven by a strong increase in Petrobras exploration activity, and Argentina benefited from the high oil price.

The political turmoil in the early part of the year substantially impacted results in Venezuela, however the focus on restoring production favorably drove the revenue in the latter half of the year. The increase in E&P spending in Mexico was driven by the compelling need to satisfy the domestic demand for natural gas, increase the light oil production and ramp-up the oil production potential. Key contracts that contributed to revenue growth included project management of a four-year, $500 million integrated oilfield services project which represents the most significant oil development project in Mexico in the last 20 years, and a two-year, $60 million information management solution.years.

Pretax operating income of $221 million was up 31% year-on-year with all areas excluding Venezuela contributing to improved profitability. There were record levels of Integrated Project Management contracts in Mexico and positive fall-through on incremental revenue in Argentina and Brazil.

 

Europe/CIS/West Africa

 

Revenue of $2.6 billion increased 4% over 2002, primarily in Russia due to growth in E&P spending and continued expansion of the addressable market, which drove increased fracturing activity, high sales of artificial lift pumps, and the adoption of more advanced drilling technologies. CIS reached a record revenue level of $629 million, 22% higher than 2002. An increase in the number of E&P companies entering the development phase of deepwater projects in the West & South Africa GeoMarket during the second half of 2003 and an offshore gas project in the Mediterranean also contributed to overall activity improvement in the Area, principally in Well Completions & Productivity and Well Services technologies. These results were partially offset by lower exploration activity by the major oil companies in the North Sea and by production shutdowns in the Western Niger delta in Nigeria due to socio-political unrest.

Pretax operating income of $460 million increased 20% over 2002 primarily due to cost savings generated at the beginning of the year, as well as increased activities in West & South Africa due to deepwater activities moving into a more lucrative development phase. This was partially offset by appreciation of currencies against the US dollar negatively impacting the results by $4 million later in the year.

 

Middle East & Asia

 

Revenue of $2.1 billion increased 9% over 2002 with more than half the growth coming from Saudi Arabia/Kuwait, Egypt and Indonesia. Despite geopolitical uncertainty in the period leading up to the war in Iraq and relative softness in Asia principally caused by the SARS outbreak, revenue showed marked improvement primarily due to higher demand for Drilling & Measurements, Wireline and Well Completion & Productivity technologies in Egypt, Saudi Arabia/Kuwait and Indonesia partially offset by reduced activity in Malaysia/Brunei/Malaysia /Brunei/Philippines due to the suspension of planned deepwater development work resulting from the

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deepwater acreage dispute between Malaysia and Brunei. Late in the year, strong year-on-year improvements across the region were tempered by reduced rig activity in Saudi Arabia due to customers’ accelerated spending in the first three quarters.

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Pretax operating income of $509 million increased 12%, primarily due to the operating leverage on increased revenue across most GeoMarkets, principally caused by increased activity in Indonesia’s East KalimantanIndonesia and stimulation activity and artificial lift sales in East Africa.

 

2002 Results

 

Revenue for 2002 was $8.2 billion versus $8.4 billion in 2001 reflecting reduced activity in North America and Latin America, which was partially mitigated by higher activity in Europe/CIS/W. Africa and the Middle East & Asia. Pretax operating income of $1.3 billion decreased 19% primarily from reduced margins in Wireline and Well Services as activity declined in North America.

A sharp fall in revenue at the beginning of 2002 reflected declining activity levels in North America, which remained depressed for the remainder of the year, together with political and economic uncertainty in Latin America. In the second and third quarters, robust activity in Europe/CIS/W. Africa, and signs of a possible recovery in Asia, mitigated the effects of low North American drilling levels resulting in increased revenue. However, this trend was short-lived as slower activity outside North America, due mainly to seasonal influences, coupled with budget cuts, resulted in lower fourth quarter revenue. The Caspian, Russia and Mexico GeoMarkets posted the highest double-digit year-on-year revenue growth of 89%, 62% and 48%, respectively.

From a technology standpoint, the strongest performer was Well Completions & Productivity where acquisitions, testing, advanced completions systems and artificial lift technology showed market share gains.

During the year,2002, Schlumberger acquired A. Comeau & Associates Limited, a leading provider of electrical engineering products and services for artificially lifted wells. This latest addition, combined with the successful integration of Sensa and Phoenix technologies into the Schlumberger Artificial Lift services portfolio, contributed to higher sales in 2002, particularly in the Eastern Hemisphere. The Drilling & Measurements technology segmentservice also recorded solid revenue growth fuelled largely by the continued penetration of the PowerDrive475* rotary steerable system into new GeoMarkets.

Schlumberger made two further acquisitions during the year2002 to bolster its real-time reservoir management suite of services. In January, Schlumberger acquired Norwegian-based Inside Reality AS, providing new 3D virtual reality systems that create a unique and powerful environment for interactive well planning and real-time geosteering analysis. Schlumberger also acquired the software and services business of Technoguide AS, a leader in the reservoir modeling domain.

 

North America

 

Revenue of $2.3 billion decreased 19% versus 2001. A steep revenue decline at the outset of the year reflected a continued lackluster drilling environment and unseasonably mild weather conditions. Throughout the remainder of the year activity levels remained depressed resulting in essentially flat revenue for 2002. Other factors contributing to reduced revenue included lower non-rig related activity resulting in lower Wireline, Well Services, and Well Completions & Productivity revenue, the effects of the tropical storms in the third quarter of 2002 and a slow pick-up in Canadian activity post spring break-up.break-up in 2002.

Pretax operating income of $274 million decreased from $637 million in 2001 due to pricing pressures across all services, particularly in Well Services and Well Completions & Productivity.

 

Latin America

 

Revenue of $1.3 billion decreased 9% versus 2001. Ongoing political and economic uncertainty in the region continued to affect business conditions, particularly in Venezuela and Argentina. This particularly impacted results in the first half of the year. In sharp contrast, the second half of 2002 saw solid growth partly as a

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result of higher demand for Drilling & Measurements and Well Completions technologies connected to contracts in the Burgos Basin. In addition, the completion of an IPM project that involved the sale of production facilities in Ecuador for $26.5 million in the fourth quarter contributed to end-of-year higher revenue.

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Pretax operating income of $169 million declined 8% as a result of decreased activity in Venezuela and Argentina.

 

Europe/CIS/West Africa

 

Revenue of $2.5 billion increased 17% versus 2001. Strong revenue growth was recorded in the first three quarters of 2002 reflecting increased activity levels and market share gains particularly in the Caspian and Russia GeoMarkets in respect to artificial lift and drilling technologies. The Well Completions & Productivity technology segmentand Drilling & Measurements technologies recorded the strongest growth of 27% followed by Drilling & Measurements, which grew 24%.growth. This growth was partially mitigated by a steep revenue drop in the fourth quarter of 2002 due to exceptionally severe winter weather conditions in the North Sea and Russia that affected all services, particularly fracturing activities.services. In addition, operator budget cuts in the Nigeria GeoMarket and refocused investment decisions in the UK contributed to lower fourth quarter revenue.

Pretax operating income was $383 million compared to $385 million in 2001, with the very slight decrease due to softening in pricing towards the end of the year and restructuring in the region to reduce support infrastructure to match slowing activity levels.

 

Middle East & Asia

 

Revenue of $1.9 billion increased 8% versus 2001. After a decline at the beginning of the year2002 resulting from exceptional artificial lift sales at the end of 2001, the Asian market showed signs of recovery highlighted by strong revenue growth in the second quarter. Over the year, the India and Malaysia/Brunei/Philippines GeoMarkets recorded the strongest growth due to increased activity in these countries. In addition, the Wireline and Well Services technology segmentstechnologies posted the highest growth, up 14% and 10%, respectively.growth. This was partly offset by a slowdown in activity in the second half of 2002 due to a number of major projects nearing completion and lower equipment sales.

Pretax operating income of $453 million was up 9% versus 2001.

 

2001WesternGeco

2004 Results

 

RevenueThe revenue increase of $8.45% to $1.24 billion increased 22% over 2000. Increased non-rig related activity and higher pricing levels contributedin 2004 from $1.18 billion in 2003 was mainly attributable to the growth. First quarter results reflected continued highsuccessful expansion of Q-Technology together with strong Multiclient sales. Q-revenue grew from $79 million in 2003 to $162 million in 2004, with a similar growth rate expected in 2005.

Multiclient sales increased 24%, to $436 million, mainly in the Gulf of Mexico driven by the renewed interest in the library resulting from a higher oil price environment and an increasing number of blocks in the Gulf of Mexico coming up for renewal. Approximately 47% of the multiclient surveys sold in 2004 had no net book value due to prior amortization of capitalized costs and only 5% of the surveys sold were impaired in 2003 and 2002.

Land activity decreased 8% reflecting the completion of some projects in NorthMalaysia and the Middle East, and the shutdown of several crews active in the previous year in Alaska, Mexico and West Africa.

Marine activity declined 3% mainly as a result of the decision to reduce the number of vessels in the WesternGeco fleet coupled with adverse weather in Latin America, and increased demand internationally, but a softening in North American drillinglower activity in the third quarter offset international growth. Market share gains, improved pricing levels,Caspian and the introductiona high number of new technology contributed to strong growth in the Drilling & Measurements and Well Completions & Productivity technology segments. Three key acquisitions were made during the year: Baker Jardine (software tools, IT consulting and integrated solutions that help operators increase oil and gas production), Sensa (fiber optic sensing technologies), and Phoenix (technologies and techniques for optimizing production from artificially lifted wells). Pretax operating income of $1.59 billion increased 49% over last year.

North America

Revenue of $2.8 billion increased 17% versus 2000. The strong revenue growth in the first quarter of 2001 plateaued in the middle of the year. This was due to slower economic conditions and declining natural gas prices, which resulted in reduced activity towardsvessel transits at the end of the year. The AlaskaMarine activity in the first half of 2005 is expected to recover with higher vessel utilization and Gulf Coast GeoMarkets recorded the strongest revenue growth due toimproved pricing.

Data Processing increased demand for Drilling & Measurements, Well Services,6% reflecting higher acquisition volumes, higher levels of Q-processing, and Wireline technologies. robust third-party work coupled with improved operational efficiencies.

Pretax operating income reached $124 million in 2004 compared to a loss of $637 increased 69%, primarily$20 million in 2003 due to stronglower amortization cost following the impairments of the Multiclient library in 2003 and 2002 coupled with savings related to restructuring measures taken in 2003, accelerating demand for Well Services technology.

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The WesternGeco backlog at the end of the year reached $670 million, increasing 64% over 2003, of which 86% are committed over the next year.

 

Revenue of $1.5 billion increased 31%, with improvements across all services contributingDriven by Q-Marine vessel utilization, WesternGeco decided to double-digit growth acrossconvert the GeoMarkets, which was led by Peru/Colombia/Ecuador and Latin America South as a result of increased Drilling & Measurements, Well Services, and Well Completions activity. Pretax operating income of $183 million increased 131% principally as a result of increases in Integrated Project Management and Wireline services.

Europe/CIS/West Africa

Revenue of $2.1 billion increased 36%. Overall moderate growth was led by high demandWestern Regent vessel to Q-technology. The vessel is scheduled for Well Completions services in Nigeria, and strong growth in both Drilling & Measurements and Wireline services in Russia. Growthdeployment in the West & South Africa GeoMarket was partly due to an Early Production Facility Project for IPM during the year. Pretax operating incomefirst half of $385 million increased 60% due mainly to the Well Completions & Productivity segment, which recorded strong growth across most GeoMarkets.

Middle East & Asia

Revenue of $1.8 billion increased 16%. Almost all GeoMarkets in the Area recorded strong double-digit growth led by Drilling & Measurements and Well Services activities in the Malaysia/Brunei/Philippines GeoMarket, and as a result of new contract wins in the Gulf GeoMarket. Pretax operating income of $416 grew 34% due to increases in the Drilling & Measurements and Well Completions & Productivity technology segments.

WesternGeco2005.

 

2003 Results

 

Revenue forin 2003 was $1.2 billion versus $1.5 billion in 2002, reflecting a 20% decrease year-on-year. Thiswhich was primarily due to lower land crew activity following the exiting of the North American Land market combined with the completion of some contracts in the Middle East. The decrease in revenue was also due to declines in Multiclient sales principally in North & South America, partially offset by increased Marine activity in Europe, Caspian and the Middle East. Q-Marine*Q-Marine continued to gain customer acceptance with 75% vessel utilization on third party contracts in the third quarter, and the first Q-on-Q time lapse survey, which was performed in the North Sea with initial processing results available after 11 days.acceptance. The end of the year2003 saw a return to traditional seasonal Multiclient revenue levels partially helped by the signing of a long-term business agreement with a major energy company that included the licensing of part of the WesternGeco data library, as well as joint R&D and training on new technology for seismic data processing.

Including Multiclient pre-commitments, the backlog at the end of 2003 reached $408 million, reflecting the award of a number of Land contracts in the Middle East and a material Multiclient volume agreement signed in the fourth quarter. During 2003,

Q-Marine continued to command significant pricing premiums as a result of the added value obtained from the delivered product, but pricing across other business segments was flat to down for conventional marine, land and data processing activity due to continued overcapacity in the industry. The company’s decision to acquire only significantly prefunded multiclient surveys, along with lower amortization following the impairment charge in 2003, resulted in the Multiclient product line being in a much healthier condition at the end of the year. Q-Marine penetration continued strong, reflected by the doubling of Q revenueQ-revenue year-on-year.

Pretax operating loss was $20 million versus a profit of $71 million in 2002 (excluding Multiclient impairment and other charges in both years)years described on page 24) mainly due to significantly higher Multiclient amortization charges as a result of lower sales and a more conservative amortization policy in light of business conditions.estimated future revenues. The lower Multiclient sales were primarily due to an overall lessening in interest in the Gulf of Mexico from

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the major oil companies coupled with an average price reduction of approximately 30% during the year.

The deterioration inWesternGeco backlog at the Multiclient results was partially offset by an improvement in Land and Marine followingend of the fourth quarter 2002 restructuring program combined with better service delivery.

In the third quarter, an impairment charge of $398 million pretax was taken against the multiclient library and there was a $54 million pretax charge on the Western Trident and Western Monarch vessels.year reached $408 million.

 

2002 Results

 

WesternGeco revenue of $1.5 billion decreased 13% compared to the prior year,2001, primarily due to decreased activity in North America and Europe/CIS/W. Africa, which were partially offset by increases in Latin America and the Middle East & Asia.

The seismic downturn continued throughout 2002 resulting in significantly lower activity levels, a reduction in Multiclient sales, and extreme pricing pressures on all services due to large overcapacity in the seismic industry. Significant workforce reductions were made in the fourth quarter of 2002 as a result of the decision to stop Land acquisition activities in the US lower 48 states and Canada.

Pretax operating income of $71 million fell 68%, in 2002, primarily due to significantly lower Multiclient sales and decreased activities in North America coupled with Land seismic contract losses in Mexico and Marine seismic contract losses in India, both of which were related to production delays.

 

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The WesternGeco joint venture was formed on November 30, 2000. Revenue in 2001 was $1.7 billion and pretax operating income was $221 million. The Malaysia/Brunei/Philippines, Alaska, Gulf Coast, and West & South Africa GeoMarkets recorded the strongest results for the year. Multiclient sales of $654 million in a favorable pricing environment also contributed to the high level of activity and were the major contributor to the operating income.

SchlumbergerSema

2003 Results

On September 22, 2003, Schlumberger announced its intention to sell the SchlumbergerSema business to Atos Origin. The sale closed on January 29, 2004.

The transaction proceeds consisted of €443 million ($550 million) in cash, which included a working capital adjustment, and 19.3 million shares of common stock of Atos Origin with a value of €1.02 billion ($1.275 billion) which represented approximately 29% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin. On February 2, 2004, Schlumberger sold 9.6 million shares for $630 million reducing its investment in Atos Origin to approximately 15% of the outstanding common shares.

Revenue of $2.7 billion was 11% higher than 2002. The increase was mainly due to the strengthening of the European currencies against the US dollar, with a positive impact of $274 million, resulting in an underlying decrease in operating revenue of $6 million.

Pretax operating income of $61 million increased $44 million versus 2002. The improvement in profitability reflected the full year benefit of indirect cost reduction programs carried out in 2002 in North America, Asia, UK, and Sweden coupled with improvement in gross margins in Asia and South America.

North & South America

Revenue of $350 million decreased 2% mainly due to the Salt Lake City Olympic Games revenue in 2002, partially offset by new contracts for Lee County, Florida; Dallas County, Texas; Sprint; and the city of Los Angeles, California.

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Pretax operating income of $3 million increased $57 million year-on-year. Despite the decline in revenue, operating income increased substantially mainly due to the positive impact of indirect cost reduction programs initiated in 2002, which had a full impact of $29 million in 2003.

Europe/Middle East/Africa

Revenue of $2.2 billion increased 14% mainly due to the appreciation of European currencies against the US dollar. Revenue from operations declined due to a depressed IT market in Italy, a more than 20% average selling price drop in France, and a sharp downturn in the telecommunications industry in Germany. These declines were substantially offset by a significant increase in revenue in the UK due to the Metropolitan Police, Department of Works and Pension, Consignia, and Department of Trade and Industry contracts, and by the award of the All Africa Games project in Nigeria.

Pretax operating income of $46 million decreased 65% year-on-year reflecting the impact of lower revenue from operations due to the major downturn in the IT industry, especially in France and Germany. Profitability also decreased due to extra service delivery costs in Sweden, and higher pension costs in France. These decreases were partially offset by the benefit of indirect cost reduction programs in the UK, as well as increased profitability from the revenue growth in the UK and Nigeria.

Asia

Revenue of $144 million decreased 4% mainly due to a lower activity level in India and Taiwan.

Pretax operating income increased from break-even in 2002 to $34 million profit in 2003, reflecting a 10% increase in gross margins, as well as lower costs following headcount reduction programs initiated in 2001 and 2002.

2002 Results

Revenue of $2.4 billion increased 31% compared to 2001 mainly due to the acquisition of Sema plc whose results were consolidated with effect from April 1, 2001.

The pretax operating income was $17 million compared to a loss of $15 million in 2001, reflecting the cost reductions initiatives implemented since the integration of Sema plc into Schlumberger.

North & South America

Revenue of $356 million decreased 7% over 2001 primarily due a declining activity level in the telecommunications and utility industries due primarily to the weak IT services spending environment as customers faced economic challenges and continued to revise budgets downwards and delay decisions on contract awards. At the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, SchlumbergerSema led a consortium of 15 technology partners in a three-year long project to deliver the IT infrastructure needed to run the Games.

Pretax operating loss of $54 million improved by $4 million over 2001, mainly attributable to the cost reduction programs implemented throughout the area.

Europe/Middle East/Africa

Revenue of $1.9 billion increased 33% over 2002 mainly due to the inclusion of a full year’s revenue from the acquisition of Sema plc compared to nine months in 2001. Additionally, the main growth contributor was the Public Sector mainly in the UK where SchlumbergerSema won large outsourcing contracts with the Association of Train Operating Companies, the Department of Works and Pension, and the Vehicle Inspectorate, and a health and welfare services project to Consignia’s 220,000 employees.

Pretax operating income of $132 million increased 33% due mainly to the cost cutting program implemented throughout the year and higher activity level in the UK.

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Asia

Revenue of $150 million increased 36% mainly due to the inclusion of a full year’s revenue from the acquisition of Sema plc compared to nine months in 2001. The decreased activity in telecommunications, mainly in China and Taiwan, was offset by the increase in the finance segment on new outsourcing contracts in the insurance sector in Japan and delivery of payment systems in China.

Pretax operating income decreased 94% mainly attributable to pricing pressure and economic declines in the telecommunications IT services industry.

2001 Results

On April 6, 2001, Schlumberger completed the acquisition of Sema plc, an IT and technical services company with a strong European presence, for $5.15 billion.

Revenue of $1.8 billion compared to $70 million in 2000 reflecting the acquisition of Sema plc.

Pretax operating loss of $15 million improved $69 million over the prior year due to the addition of Sema plc.

North & South America

Revenue of $381 million increased from $70 million in 2000 essentially due to the inclusion of SchlumbergerSema and the full year’s activity of the Convergent Group, acquired in November 2000 and CellNet Data Systems, acquired in June 2000.

Pretax operating loss of $58 million improved $12 million compared to the previous year due to the inclusion of SchlumbergerSema and the new businesses acquired the previous year.

Europe/Middle East/Africa

Revenue of $1.4 billion in 2001 compared to no activity in 2000 due to the inclusion of Sema plc. Main contracts included the award of multi-million dollar contracts in France for Banque de France and in the UK for Metropolitan Police.

Pretax operating income was $99 million due to the inclusion of Sema plc.

Asia

Revenue of $110 million compared to no activity in 2000 due to the inclusion of Sema plc.

Pretax operating income was $8 million due to the inclusion of Sema plc.

Other

The activities included in this segment are Axalto (Smart Cards and Point-of-Sale Terminals), Electricity Meters, Business Continuity, Infodata, Telecom Software Products, Payphones, and Essentis. Active divestiture negotiations are currently ongoing for each of these activities.

2003 Results

In July 2003, Schlumberger entered into an agreement to sell the Electricity Meters activity to Itron Inc. for $255 million in cash. The deal is expected to be completed in the first half of 2004 depending upon the successful completion of the Hart-Scott-Rodino review process and other conditions.

Revenue of $1.5 billion increased 11% over 2002. Electricity Meters had a 25% improvement on revenue of $294 million partially as a result of the transition from electro-mechanical meters to solid-state meters. Also contributing to revenue growth, Smart Cards and Point-of-Sale Terminals revenue of $776 million increased 8% principally due to strong demand for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards for the mobile communications sector, particularly in North & South America and Eastern Europe.

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Pretax operating income of $109 million increased six fold. Electricity Meters pretax operating income of $61 million increased 132% primarily due to improved manufacturing efficiencies, changes in product mix, and cost reductions. Smart Cards pretax operating income of $58 million increased 68% due to better growth margins as a result of increased volume and a more favorable product mix, partially offset by lower average selling prices.

2002 Results

Revenue of $1.3 billion decreased 34% reflecting the divestiture of the Resource Management Services’ North American water metering activities, non-North American electricity and water meter, and worldwide gas meter businesses in November 2001.

Cards activity remained flat despite the continuing slump in the telecommunications industry and the continued pricing pressure. This was partially offset by higher activity in banking and IT cards. Electricity Meters activity improved 13% on revenue of $235 million as a result of the market penetration of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technologies.

Pretax operating income of $18 million decreased 80% mainly due to the divestiture of most of the Resource Management Services businesses, and significantly lower growth margins in the Cards business.

2001 Results

Revenue of $2.0 billion decreased 4% reflecting mainly the divestiture of most of the Resource Management Services businesses, which were sold in November 2001.

Cards revenue grew by 8% reflecting the acquisition of Bull CP8 in March 2001, partially offset by a decline in SIM card activity related to a slowdown in the telecommunications industry. Electricity Meters activity grew 29% on revenue of $208 million as a result of the acquisition of CellNet and participation in network projects.

Pretax operating income of $88 million decreased 42% due mainly to lower growth margins and higher operating expenses in the Smart Cards business.

Income – Continuing Operations

(Stated in millions except per share amounts)


 
   

Income (loss)
from Continuing

Operations

   Earnings (loss) per share

 
     Basic   Diluted   Adjusted5 

20031

  $                  473   $0.81   $    0.81   $        0.81 
   


  


  


  


20022,4

  $(2,417)  $(4.18)  $(4.18)  $(4.18)
   


  


  


  


20013,4

  $494   $0.86   $0.85   $1.35 
   


  


  


  


1.Includes a net, after-tax and minority interest charge of $440 million ($0.74 per share – diluted). SeeCharges – Continuing Operations on page 47 of this Report in theNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2.Includes a net, after-tax and minority interest charge of $3.11 billion ($5.38 per share – diluted). SeeCharges – Continuing Operations on page 47 of this Report in theNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
3.Includes a net, after-tax and minority interest charge of $297 million ($0.51 per share – diluted). SeeCharges – Continuing Operations on page 47 of this Report in theNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
4.Restated for discontinued operations.
5.Excludes amortization of goodwill.

In 2003, Oilfield Services segment net income increased $196 million, or 20%, to $1.19 billion as revenue increased 8%, with increases in all geographic areas, particularly North America where revenue was up 14%. WesternGeco segment net loss of $17 million compared to a $4 million profit in 2002 as revenue decreased 20% reflecting lower land crew activity following the decision to exit the North American Land market and lower Multiclient sales principally in North & South America. SchlumbergerSema net income of $38 million improved

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from $9 million in 2002, as revenue increased 11%. In the Other segment, net income of $72 million increased $61 million as revenue increased 11% reflecting strong improvement in the Smart Cards and Electricity Meters activities.

In 2002, Oilfield Services segment net income decreased $179 million, or 15%, to $998 million as revenue declined 3%. North America registered the most significant decline as revenue decreased 19%. WesternGeco segment net income of $4 million decreased from $79 million in 2001, as revenue decreased 13% in the declining seismic market. SchlumbergerSema segment net income of $9 million improved from a loss of $5 million in 2001, reflecting the revenue increase of 31% (7% on a pro forma basis – assuming the Sema plc acquisition took place on January 1, 2001) and the effect of the previously announced cost reduction program. In the Other segment, net income declined to $11 million, from $71 million in 2001 which included the divested Resource Management Services businesses.

In 2001, Oilfield Services segment net income increased $387 million, or 49%, to $1.18 billion reflecting the 22% growth in revenue. Higher pricing levels and increased non-rig related activity were the major contributing factors. WesternGeco segment net income of $79 million improved from a loss of $37 million in 2000 as revenue increased to $1.7 billion, from $0.5 billion, attributable to the new venture with Baker Hughes Incorporated, formed in November 2000. SchlumbergerSema segment net loss of $5 million improved $44 million reflecting the incremental income from the newly acquired Sema plc. In the Other segment, net income of $71 million declined $42 million from the prior year with declines in the semiconductor-related and Smart Cards activities.

Currency Risks

Refer to page 42 of this Report,Translation of Non-US Currencies in theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the Schlumberger policy on currency hedging. There are no material unhedged assets, liabilities or commitments which are denominated in other than a business’ functional currency. Schlumberger businesses operate principally in US dollars, the euro and most other European currencies and most South American currencies.

A 5% change in average exchange rates in 2003 would have changed revenue by about 1% and income from continuing operations before charges by about 7%.

Research & Engineering

 

Expenditures by business segment were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


   2003  2002  2001

Oilfield Services

  $375  $    370  $    362

WesternGeco

   52   68   63

SchlumbergerSema

   55   84   86

Other

   74   74   118

In-process R&D charge1

         25

  

  

   $556  $596  $654
   

  

  

1Relating to the Bull CP8 acquisition.
   (Stated in millions)
   2004

  2003

  2002

Oilfield Services

  $416  $375  $379

WesternGeco

   48   52   68

Other

   3   4   5
   

  

  

   $467  $431  $452
   

  

  

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense in 2004 of $272 million included a pretax charge of $73 million and a pretax credit of $10 million related to US interest rate swaps (seeCharges Continuing Operations). Excluding these items, interest expense decreased $126 million in 2004 due to a $2 billion decrease in average debt balances and a decrease in the weighted average borrowing rates from 4.6% to 3.9%. The decrease in 2003 of $34 million, to $334 million, was due to a decrease in average debt balances of $185 million and a decrease in the weighted average borrowing rates from 4.9% to 4.6%. The decrease in 2002 of $17 million, to $368 million, was due to a decrease in the weighted average borrowing rates from 5.8% to 4.9%, which more than offset a $1 billion increase in average debt balances. The increase in 2001 of $109 million, to $385 million, reflected the significantly higher debt balances incurred, relating to the acquisition of Sema plc, which were only partially offset by a reduction in average borrowing rate from 6.9% to 5.8%.

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Hanover Compressor CompanyInterest Income

 

Interest income of $56 million in 2004 was $4 million higher than 2003. The average return on investment in 2004 was 2%, a reduction of 0.4% compared to 2003, due to lower interest rates. The average investment balance in 2004 was $2.7 billion, an increase of $567 million over 2003 due to cash flow from operations and business divestiture proceeds. The 2003 interest income of $52 million was $16 million lower than 2002. The average return on investment in 2003 decreased by 1.4% to 2.4% compared to 2002 due to lower interest rates. The average investment balance in 2003 was $2.2 billion an increase of $352 million over 2002 due mainly to cash flow generated by operations and the sale of Hanover note.

Other

Gross margin was 21%, 16% and 18% for 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The charges and credits described in detail on pages 22 to 25 adversely impacted the gross margin by 1%, 5% and 3% in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. As a percentage of revenue, marketing, research and engineering and general and administrative expenses are as follows:

   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Marketing

  0.4% 0.5% 0.7%

Research and engineering

  4.1% 4.3% 4.7%

General and administrative

  3.0% 3.2% 3.3%

The reported effective tax rate including charges was 20.9% in 2004, 46.0% in 2003 and 38.4% in 2002. The charges and credits described in detail on pages 22 to 25 increased the effective tax rate by 0.4% in 2004, 21.2% in 2003 and 13.7% in 2002. The decrease in the reported effective tax rate between 2004 and 2003 was primarily due to lower non-tax effective charges, including charges related to the extinguishment of European debt in 2003, and the country mix of earnings in WesternGeco. The rate for 2003 was higher than 2002 mainly due to the non-tax effective charges related to the extinguishment of European debt in 2003.

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Hanover Compressor Company

In August 2001, Schlumberger sold its Oilfield Services worldwide gas compression activity to Hanover Compressor Company. The proceeds included 8.7 million shares of Hanover Compressor common stock, with a value at closing of $173 million, which iswas restricted from marketabilitysale until August 30, 2004, and a $150 million long-term subordinated note maturing December 15, 2005. Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor is classified as an available-for-sale security and is included inOther Assets in theConsolidated Balance Sheet.

In the fourth quarter of 2003, Schlumberger sold the subordinated note for $177 million and realized a pretax gain of $32 million ($20 million after-tax; $0.03 per share).million.

At December 31, 2003 the carrying value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor common stock exceeded the market value. As required by generally accepted accounting principles (SFAS 115)the decline in the market value of the Stock was deemed to be “other than temporary”, Schlumberger wrote down the cost basis of its investment to the fair market value of $91.4 million at December 31, 2003 and recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $81.2 million (before and after-tax; $0.13 per share)in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (SFAS 115).

As part

At December 31, 2004 the market value of the sale agreement,Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor had an option to put its interest in the PIGAP II joint venture in Venezuela back to Schlumberger if certain financing conditions were not met. Hanover Compressor did not exercise this option.was $123 million.

 

Charges – Continuing Operations

 

Schlumberger recorded the following after-tax and minority interest charges/credits in continuing operations:

Debt Extinguishment Costs

In June 2004, Schlumberger Technology Corporation bought back and retired $351 million of its outstanding $1 billion 6.5% Notes due 2012. As a result, Schlumberger recorded a pretax charge of $37 million ($23 million after-tax), which included market premium and transaction costs.

In March 2004, Schlumberger plc (SPLC) accepted tenders for continuing operationsthe outstanding £175 million SPLC 6.50% Guaranteed Bonds due 2032. In addition, Schlumberger SA (SSA) bought back €25 million of the outstanding €274 million SSA 5.25% Guaranteed Bonds due 2008 and €7 million of the outstanding €259 million SSA 5.875% Guaranteed Bonds due 2011. As a result, Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $77 million, which included market and tender premiums, and transaction costs.

Between June 12 and July 22, 2003, subsidiaries of Schlumberger launched and concluded tender offers to acquire three series of outstanding European bonds; $1.3 billion of principal was repurchased for a total cost of $1.5 billion, which included the premium, and issuing and tender costs. The total pretax and after- tax charge on the tenders was $168 million, of which $81.5 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2003, 2002 and 2001:when the first tender closed, with the balance of $86.3 million recorded in the third quarter of 2003.

The above pretax charges are classified inDebt extinguishment costs in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Other Charges

2004

Third quarter of 2004:

 

 · In December 2003,connection with its ongoing restructuring program to reduce overhead, Schlumberger recorded, a gainpretax and after-tax charge of $20$3 million related to employee severance. This charge is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

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Schlumberger recorded a pretax charge of $11 million ($10 million after-tax ) related to an Intellectual Property settlement which is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Second quarter of 2004:

Schlumberger sold 9.7 million ordinary shares of Atos Origin SA at a price of €48.50 per share. The net proceeds for the sale were $551 million and Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax loss of $7 million on this transaction, which reflects both banking fees and currency effect. The pretax charge is classified inInterest and other income in the saleConsolidated Statement of the Hanover Compressor note.Income. As a result of this transaction, Schlumberger does not have any remaining ownership interest in Atos Origin SA.

 

 · In December 2003,connection with its continuing restructuring program to reduce overhead, Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $81$4 million relatingrelated to the write-down, to fair market value,employee severance. This charge is classified inCost of Schlumberger’s investmentgoods sold & services in Hanover Compressor common stock. The write-down was required by SFAS 115 as the decline in the market valueConsolidated Statement of the stock is “other than temporary”Income.

 

 · In September 2003,Schlumberger Technology Corporation settled its US Interest Rate Swaps resulting in a $205pretax gain of $10 million multiclient library impairment charge following an evaluation($6 million after-tax), which is classified inInterest Expense in theConsolidated Statement of current and expected future business conditions in the seismic sector, a $38 million seismic vessel impairment charge and a $31 million gain on the sale of a drilling rig.Income.

 

 · Between June 12Schlumberger recorded a pretax and July 22, 2003, subsidiariesafter-tax charge of Schlumberger launched and concluded tender offers$11 million related to acquire three series of outstanding European bonds; $1.3 billion of principal was repurchased for a total cost of $1.5 billion, which included the premium, and issuing and tender costs. The total charge on the tenders was $168 million, of which $81.5 million was recordedvacated leased facility in the second quarterUK, which is classified inCost of 2003, when the first tender closed, with the balance of $86.3 million recordedgoods sold & services in the third quarterConsolidated Statement of 2003.Income.

 

 · On December 10, 2002, Schlumberger announced thatrecorded a pretax and after-tax credit of $5 million related to the Board of Directors had approved an updated strategy for its SchlumbergerSema business segment. The new strategic plan outlook, current business values and the reorganization of SchlumbergerSema constitute significant events that required an impairment analysis to be performed in accordance with SFAS 142. SchlumbergerSema was ‘valued’ on a stand-alone basis; each reporting unit within SchlumbergerSema was valued using a discounted cash flow analysis based on a long-term forecast prepared by SchlumbergerSema management with the assistancerelease of a third party valuation expert. The implied multiples yielded by the discounted cash flow analysis were compared to observed trading multipleslitigation reserve which was no longer required and is classified inCost of comparable companies and recent transactionsgoods sold & services in the IT services industry to assessConsolidated Statement of Income.

First quarter of 2004:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation paid off its commercial paper program in the fair value of the reporting units. The fair value was below the book value.US. As a result, goodwill was written downthe $500 million US interest-rate swaps that were designated as cash-flow hedges became ineffective. Schlumberger recorded a pretax non-cash charge of $73 million ($46 million after-tax) to its estimated fair value based on Schlumberger’s valuation.recognize unrealized losses previously recorded inOther Comprehensive Income. The impairmentpretax charge is classified inInterest expense in theConsolidated Statement of goodwill mainly reflected the prevailing difficulties of the telecommunications industry and the severely depressed market values of the IT companies serving SchlumbergerSema’s sector. Certain intangible assets were also identified and written down as part of this process.Income.

 

25  /  SLB 2003 FORM 10-KSchlumberger sold 9.6 million ordinary shares of Atos Origin SA at a price of €52.95 per share. The net proceeds for the sale were $625 million and Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax loss of $14 million on this transaction, which reflects both banking fees and currency effect. The pretax charge is classified inInterest and other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Schlumberger had commenced a restructuring program in order to reduce overhead. Consequently, a pretax charge of $20 million ($14 million after-tax) was taken in the quarter related to a voluntary early retirement program in the United States and is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

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The following is a summary of the above 2004 charges:

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   (Stated in millions) 
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

 

Charges & Credits:

                 

- Debt extinguishment costs

  $115  $14  $—    $101 

- Restructuring program charges

   27   6   —     21 

- Intellectual Property settlement charge

   11   1   —     10 

- Loss on sale of Atos Origin shares

   21   —     —     21 

- US interest-rate swap settlement gain

   (10)  (4)  —     (6)

- Vacated leased facility reserve

   11   —     —     11 

- Litigation reserve release

   (5)  —     —     (5)

- Loss recognized on interest-rate swaps

   73   27   —     46 
   


 


 

  


   $243  $44  $—    $199 
   


 


 

  


2003

 

In December 2003, Schlumberger recorded a pretax gain of $32 million ($20 million after-tax) resulting from the sale of the Hanover Compressor note. The pretax gain is classified inInterest and other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

In December 2003, Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $81 million relating to the write-down to fair market value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor common stock. This charge is classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

In September 2003, Schlumberger recorded a pretax multiclient library impairment charge of $398 million ($204 million, after a tax credit of $74 million and a minority interest of $120 million), following an evaluation of current and expected future conditions in the seismic sector, a pretax seismic vessel impairment charge of $54 million ($38 million, after a minority interest credit of $16 million) and a $31 million pretax and after-tax gain on the sale of a drilling rig. The pretax amounts are classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

The following is a summary of the above 2003 charges:

   (Stated in millions) 
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

 

Charges & Credits:

                 

- Debt extinguishment costs

  $168  $—    $—    $168 

- Gain on sale of Hanover Compressor note

   (32)  (12)  —     (20)

- Write-down of Hanover Compressor stock

   81   —     —     81 

- Multiclient seismic library impairment

   398   74   (120)  204 

- Seismic vessel impairment

   54   —     (16)  38 

- Gain on sale of rig

   (31)  —     —     (31)
   


 


 


 


   $638  $62  $(136) $440 
   


 


 


 


2002

In the fourth quarter of 2002, Schlumberger recorded net pretax charges of $256 million ($182 after-tax and minority interest). Schlumberger recorded severance facility and other costs in an effort to reduce costs at SchlumbergerSema and WesternGeco. These costs related to expenses that offeroffered no future benefit to the ongoing operations of these businesses. During the fourth quarter,this business. The severance costs related to a reduction in workforce of approximately 1,700 employees. Schlumberger also recorded an impairment charge, to reflect a change in the business projections of the WesternGeco business, related to capitalized multiclient seismic library costs, a valuation allowance against a deferred tax valuation allowanceasset in Europe, a gain on the sale of drilling rigs and other costs. These pretax charges are classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

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In March 2002, Schlumberger recorded a charge of $26 million (pretax $27 million and minority interest credit of $1 million) related to the financial/economic crisis in Argentina where in January 2002, the government eliminated all US dollar contracts and converted US dollar denominated accounts receivable into pesos. As a result, Schlumberger’s currency exposure increased significantly. With currency devaluation, an exchange loss (net of hedging) on net assets, primarily customer receivables, was incurred. This pretax charge is classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

The totalfollowing is a summary of the above charges2002 charges:

   (Stated in millions) 
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

 

Charges & Credits:

                 

- Multiclient seismic library impairment

  $184  $—    $(55) $129 

-WesternGeco severance and other

   117   7   (38)  72 

-Valuation allowance

   —     (42)  —     42 

- Gain on sale of drilling rigs

   (87)  —     —     (87)

- Other

   42   16       26 

- Argentina exchange loss

   27       (1)  26 
   


 


 


 


   $283  $(19) $(94) $208 
   


 


 


 


Business Divestitures – Discontinued Operations

During 2004, Schlumberger divested the following businesses which are accounted for asDiscontinued Operations:

In January, the sale of the SchlumbergerSema business was $3,168completed. Schlumberger received €393 million after adjustments ($495 million) in cash and consisted19.3 million shares of common stock of Atos Origin with a value of €1.02 billion ($1.27 billion), which represented approximately 29% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin after the transaction was completed. The results of SchlumbergerSema include, in the first quarter of 2004, a gain of $26 million on the sale and in the second quarter of 2004, a credit of $15 million related to adjustments to several accruals. The net assets were approximately $2.2 billion, including $1.3 billion of goodwill.

On February 2, 2004, Schlumberger sold 9.6 million of the Atos Origin shares for a net consideration of €500 million ($625 million). As a result of this sale, Schlumberger’s investment was reduced to approximately 15% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin. The equity in earnings representing Schlumberger’s interest in Atos Origin for the four days ending February 2, 2004 was not material. This investment was accounted for using the cost method as of February 2, 2004. On April 30, 2004 Schlumberger sold its remaining holding of 9.7 million Atos Origin shares for consideration of €465 million ($551 million), net of expenses. The losses on the sales of the Atos Origin shares of $21 million are classified inInterest and other incomein the Consolidated Statement of Income.

In February, Schlumberger sold its Telecom Billing Software business for $37 million in cash, excluding potential future cash proceeds of up to $10 million, of which $7 million was received in the third quarter. A $17 million gain on the sale was recognized in the first quarter of 2004 and a gain of $7 million related to the additional cash proceeds received was recognized in the third quarter. The net assets were approximately $17 million.

In March, Schlumberger sold its Infodata business for $104 million in cash. A $48 million gain on the sale was recognized in the first quarter of 2004. The net assets were approximately $47 million, including goodwill of $42 million

In April, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Business Continuity (BCO) business for $237 million in cash. A $48 million gain on the sale was recognized in the second quarter of 2004. The net assets were approximately $160 million, including goodwill of $83 million.

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In May, Schlumberger’s wholly owned subsidiary Schlumberger BV sold, via a public offering, 34.8 million ordinary shares that it had held in its smart card business Axalto Holding NV, which represented 87% of the total ordinary shares outstanding. The sale price was €14.80 per share, resulting in net proceeds, after expenses, of $606 million, including a subsequent placement of 166,250 shares. A $7 million loss on the sale was recognized in the second quarter of 2004.

In the third quarter, a gain of $18 million was recognized consisting of (1) a $9 million gain on the sale of Schlumberger’s residual investment of 5.1 million shares in Axalto (the sale price was €16.59 per share resulting in net proceeds, after expenses, of $99 million) and (2) a $9 million reversal of a liability related to the sale. The net assets were approximately $700 million, including goodwill impairment charge of $2,638 million; (2) an intangible assets impairment charge of $132 million; (3) SchlumbergerSema severance and other charges of $77 million in response to current business conditions; (4) WesternGeco severance and other charges of $72 million in response to current business conditions; (5) a WesternGeco multiclient library impairment charge of $129 million following a valuation of the library; (6) environmental related charges of $26 million; and (7) a deferred tax valuation allowance charge of $94$415 million.

 

 · In December 2002,July, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Electricity Metering North America business for $248 million in cash. The results of Electricity Metering North America included a creditnet gain of $87$25 million, reflectingincluding a US tax valuation allowance release of $49 million related to a tax loss carry forward associated with the gainsale of SchlumbergerSema (which is also included inDiscontinued Operations)in the second quarter of 2004. This transaction allowed for the recognition of a deferred tax asset that was previously offset by a valuation allowance. Excluding the reversal of the valuation allowance, the transaction would have resulted in a loss of $24 million. The net assets were approximately $146 million, including goodwill of $94 million.

In July, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Telecom Messaging business for $15 million, consisting of $6 million in cash and $9 million in future payments, of which an initial payment of $3 million was received in November 2004. A $4 million loss on the sale was recognized in the third quarter of 2004. The net assets were approximately $15 million.

During the first quarter of 2005, Schlumberger completed the sales of its Global Tel*Link, Public Phones and Essentis activities. The results of these businesses are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income and, in the fourth quarter of 2004 include accruals of approximately $15 million relating to the net losses on the sale of two drilling rigs.

·In March 2002,Public Phones and Essentis and a charge of $29$17 million related to the financial/economic crisis in Argentina.

·In December 2001, a net credit of $5 million, including an after-tax gain on the sale of the former Resource Management Services North American Water division ($117 million). This gain was partially offset by certain charges: (1) a provision of $37 million for employee termination costs, principally in Europe and the US, related to Oilfield Services and SchlumbergerSema in response to the prevailing business conditions; (2) tax reorganization costs of $29 million; (3) a further $20 million charge related to the second quarter estimated loss on the divestiture of certain Resource Management Services businesses following the actual closing in the fourth quarter; and (4) asset write-down of $23 million for technological impairment related to certain Land seismic assets in the newly formed WesternGeco Joint Venture.

·In September 2001, a net credit of $3 million representing the gain on the sale of the worldwide gas compression business, partially offset by an impairment charge relating to goodwill and intangible assets associated with the expected disposition of certain activities.

·Essentis business.In June 2001, a charge of $280 million for the estimated impairment charge from the disposition of certain Resource Management Services businesses.

·In March 2001, a charge of $25 million for in-process R&D related to the Bull CP8 acquisition.

 

AnDuring 2003, Schlumberger divested the following businesses which are accounted for asDiscontinued Operations:

In July, Schlumberger completed the sale of its NPTest semiconductor testing business to a partnership led by Francisco Partners and Shah Management. The proceeds received were $220 million in cash resulting in a $12 million loss on the sale. Additionally, the partnership has a contingent obligation to make a further payment to Schlumberger under certain circumstances. The net assets were $202 million.

In August, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Verification Systems business by a proceed-free management buyout resulting in an $18 million loss on the sale. The net assets were $17 million.

In October, Schlumberger completed the sale of its e-City ‘pay & display’ parking solutions business to Apax Partners. The proceeds received were $84 million in cash resulting in a $56 million loss on the sale. The net assets were $120 million, including $65 million of goodwill.

During 2002, Schlumberger divested the following business which was accounted for asDiscontinued Operations:

In December, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Reed Hycalog drillbits business. The proceeds received included $259 million in cash and 9.7 million shares of Grant Prideco common stock with a value of $103 million, resulting in a $66 million gain on the sale. The net assets were $185 million.

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The following table summarizes the results of these discontinued operations:

   (Stated in millions) 
   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Revenues

  $467  $4,367  $4,311 

Income (loss) before taxes

  $63  $103  $(2,844)

Tax expense

   16   32   31 

Gains (losses) on disposal, net of tax

   162   (86)  66 
   

  


 


Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $209  $(15) $(2,809)
   

  


 


SchlumbergerSema Goodwill and Other Charges – Discontinued operations

On December 10, 2002, Schlumberger announced that the Board of Directors had approved an updated strategy for its SchlumbergerSema business segment. The new strategic plan outlook, current business values and the reorganization of SchlumbergerSema constituted significant events that required an impairment analysis to be performed in accordance with SFAS No. 142. SchlumbergerSema was ‘valued’ on a stand-alone basis; each reporting unit within SchlumbergerSema was valued using a discounted cash flow analysis based on a long-term forecast prepared by SchlumbergerSema management with the assistance of a third party valuation expert. The implied multiples yielded by the discounted cash flow analysis were compared to observed trading multiples of comparable companies and recent transactions in the IT services industry to assess the fair value of the fourth quarter 2002reporting units. The fair value was below the book value. As a result, a $2.638 billion pretax and after-tax goodwill impairment charge was recorded. This impairment reflected the difficulties of the telecommunications industry and the severely depressed market values of the IT companies serving SchlumbergerSema’s sector at the time of the charge. Certain intangible assets were also identified and written down as part of this process, resulting in a $147 million pretax charge ($132 million after-tax). Additional charges recorded included $97 million ($78 million after-tax) of severance, facility and facility charges as of December 31, 2003 is as follows:other costs in an effort to reduce costs at SchlumbergerSema and a $52 million valuation allowance against a deferred tax asset in Europe.

 

($ stated in millions)


   Severance

  Facilities
Amount
   Amount  People  

Charges

  $    94.5  3,492  $        42.8

Paid in December 2002

   32.9  1,643   6.6

  
  

Balance December 31, 2002

   61.6  1,849   36.2

Paid/reversed in 2003

   60.6  1,841   25.1

  
  

Balance December 31, 2003

  $1.0  8  $11.1
   

  
  

At December 31, 2003,The following is a summary of the Severance balance of $1.0 million is classified asAccounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities and the Facilities balance of $11.1 million is classifiedabove 2002 charges included inLiabilities held for sale on theConsolidated Balance Sheet.

The December 2001 charge included severance costs of $41 million (775 people), which have been paid. loss from discontinued operations:

 

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Part II, Item 7 

   (Stated in millions)
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

Charges & Credits:

                

- Goodwill impairment

  $2,638  $—    $—    $2,638

- Intangibles impairment

   147   15   —     132

- SchlumbergerSema severance and other

   97   19   —     78

- Valuation allowance

   —     (52)  —     52
   

  


 

  

   $2,882  $(18) $—    $2,900
   

  


 

  

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Schlumberger’s discussion and analysisThe preparation of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon Schlumberger’s consolidated financial statements which have been preparedand related disclosures in accordanceconformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statementsStates requires Schlumberger to make estimates and judgmentsassumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and relatedthe disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.

On an on-going basis,liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. The following accounting policies involve “critical accounting estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by Schlumberger evaluates its estimates,about matters that are inherently uncertain. A summary of all of Schlumberger’s significant accounting policies, including those relateddiscussed below, are included in Note 2 to bad debts, valuation of inventories and investments, recoverability of long-lived assets, income tax provision and deferred taxes, profit assumptions on long-term percentage-of-completion contracts, contingencies and litigation and actuarial assumptions for employee benefit plans. theConsolidated Financial Statements.

Schlumberger bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Schlumberger believes the critical accounting policies described below affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Schlumberger recognizes revenue and profit as work progresses on long-term, fixed price contracts using the percentage-of-completion method, which relies on estimates of total expected contract revenue and costs. Schlumberger follows this method since reasonably dependable estimates of the revenue and costs applicable to various stages of a contract can be made. Recognized revenue and profit are subject to revisions as the contract progresses to completion. Revisions in profit estimates are charged or credited to income in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revision become known as a change in estimate. Losses on long-term contracts are provided for when such losses are known and reasonably estimated.27

Schlumberger recognizes revenue from the sale of software licenses when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered, the fee is fixed and determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Whether the fee is fixed and determinable is assessed based on the payment terms associated with the transaction. Collection is assessed based on a number of factors, including past transaction history with the customer and the credit-worthiness of the customer.


Multiclient Seismic Data

Revenues from contracts with multiple element arrangements, such as those including installation and integration services, are recognized as each element is earned based on the relative fair value of each element and when the delivered elements have stand alone value to the customers.

For sales, either a binding purchase order, signed license agreement or a written contract is used as evidence of an arrangement.

Revenue from maintenance services is recognized ratably over the contract term. The training and consulting services (time and materials) are billed based on hourly rates, and revenue is generally recognized as these services are performed. Revenue from outsourcing services is generally recognized as services are performed.

The WesternGeco segment capitalizes the cost associated with obtaining multiclient seismic data. Such costs are charged toCost of goods sold and services based on athe percentage of the total costs to the estimated total revenue that Schlumberger estimates that it willexpects to receive from the sales of such data. However, under no circumstance will an individual survey carry a net book value greater than a 4-year straight-lined amortized value.

The carrying value of individual surveys is reviewed at leastfor impairment annually and adjustmentsas well as when an event or change in circumstance indicates an impairment may have occurred. Adjustments to the value are maderecorded when it is determined that estimated future revenues, which involves significant judgment on the part of Schlumberger, would not be sufficient to recover the carrying value of the surveys. Significant adverse changes in Schlumberger’s estimated future revenues could result in impairment charges in a future period. For purposes of performing the annual impairment test of the multiclient library, future cash flows are analyzed based on two pools of surveys: US and non-US. The US and non-US pools were determined to be the most appropriate level at which to perform the impairment review based upon a number of factors including (i) various macroeconomic factors that influence the revised estimated revenuesability to successfully market surveys and (ii) the focus of the sales force and related costs.

Schlumberger recorded impairment charges relating to the multiclient library of $398 million in 2003 and $184 million in 2002. The carrying value of the library at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $347 million and $506 million, respectively. Following the 2003 impairment charge, Schlumberger will generally not commence a multiclient project unless the project is significantly pre-funded by one or more customers. The reduction in the carrying value of the library from 2003 to 2004 is primarily attributable to a cautious approach to new investment combined with the significant pre-funding requirement.

Allowance for the surveys.Doubtful Accounts

Schlumberger maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of Schlumberger’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

 

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Part II, Item 7 Inventory Reserves

 

Schlumberger writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory writedownswrite-downs may be required.

Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets

Schlumberger assessesrecords as goodwill the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (SFAS 142), requires goodwill to be tested for impairment annually as well as when an event or change in circumstance indicates an impairment may have occurred. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step approach. The first step tests for impairment by comparing the fair value of Schlumberger’s individual reporting units to their carrying amount to determine if there is a potential goodwill impairment. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the implied fair value of the goodwill of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value.

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For purposes of performing the impairment test for goodwill as required by SFAS 142 Schlumberger’s reporting units are the four geographic areas comprising the Oilfield Services segment and the WesternGeco segment. Schlumberger estimates the fair value of identifiable intangibles, long-livedthese reporting units using a discounted cash flow analysis and/or applying various market multiples. From time to time a third party valuation expert may be utilized to assist in the determination of fair value. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Schlumberger’s estimates of the fair value of each of its previously mentioned reporting units was significantly in excess of their carrying value during 2004, 2003 and 2002.

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and related goodwill at least annually, orintangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors considered important, which could trigger anIn reviewing for impairment, review, include the following:

·significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;

·significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business;

·significant negative industry or economic trends;

·significant decline in Schlumberger’s stock price and our market capitalization relative to net book value, for a sustained period.

When Schlumberger determines that the carrying value of intangibles, long-livedsuch assets and related goodwill may not be recoverable based uponis compared to the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment, any impairment is measured based on projected netestimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from that asset, includingthe use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If such cash flows are not sufficient to support the asset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. In order to estimate the fair value of a long-lived asset, Schlumberger may engage a third-part to assist with the valuation. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, Schlumberger could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future. Schlumberger evaluates the remaining useful life of its intangible assets on a periodic basis to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining estimated amortization period.

Investments

Schlumberger and Smith International Inc. operate a drilling fluids joint venture of which Schlumberger owns a 40% interest and records income using the equity method of accounting. Schlumberger’s investment at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $716 million and $657 million, respectively. The carrying value of this joint venture is evaluated for impairment annually as well as when an event or change in circumstance indicates that a decline in the fair value of this investment that is other than temporary has occurred. Fair value is generally estimated by comparing the significance of this joint venture to Smith International Inc., a publicly traded company, and then referencing the market capitalization of Smith International Inc. To date, Schlumberger has not recorded any impairment charges relating to this investment as this analysis has indicated that the fair value of this investment is significantly in excess of its carrying value.

Losses on Contracts

Losses on contracts are provided for when such losses become known and can be reasonably estimated. Historically, losses on contracts that have had a material impact on Schlumberger’s consolidated results of operations have been rare.

Income Taxes

Schlumberger’s tax filings are subject to regular audit by the tax authorities in most of the jurisdictions in which it conducts business. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes which are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes which will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are made based upon prior experience and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulations, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities which could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, Schlumberger will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the year in which such resolution occurs.

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Schlumberger had net deferred tax assets of $632$583 million at December 31, 20032004, which excluded $325$312 million relating to a certain European net operating losslosses in certain countries for which there is a valuation allowance. In assessing the need for valuation allowances, Schlumberger considers the probable likelihood of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies.

With regard

Contingencies

TheConsolidated Balance Sheet includes accruals for the estimated future costs associated with certain environmental remediation activities related to the past use or disposal of hazardous material where it is probable that Schlumberger has incurred a liability and such amount can be reasonably estimated. Substantially all such costs relate to divested operations and to facilities or locations that are no longer in operation. Due to a number of uncertainties, including uncertainty of timing, the scope of remediation, future technology, regulatory changes, the risk of personal injury, natural resource or property damage claims and other factors, it is possible that the ultimate remediation costs may exceed the amounts estimated. However, in the opinion of management, such additional costs are not expected to be material relative to consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

TheConsolidated Balance Sheet included accruals for estimated future expenditures associated with business divestitures which have been completed. It is possible that the ultimate expenditures may differ from the amounts recorded. In the opinion of management, such differences are not expected to be material relative to consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

In December 2004, WesternGeco and Schlumberger received grand jury subpoenas from the US Attorney’s office in the Southern District of Texas seeking documents relating to possible fraud in obtaining visas for non-US citizens working as crewmembers on vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico. We are in the process of responding to the investigation, including providing information sought by the subpoenas. Schlumberger is currently unable to predict the outcome of this matter and the related impact it might have on Schlumberger’s financial position and results of operations.

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Schlumberger’s pension benefit and postretirement benefits, Schlumberger evaluatesmedical benefit obligations and related costs are calculated using actuarial concepts, which include critical assumptions related to the appropriateness of assumptions used by an independent actuary, in particular assumptions as to discount rate, expected return on plan assets and medical cost trend rates. TheThese assumptions are revisedimportant elements of expense and/or liability measurement and are updated on an annual basis at least annually as circumstances require.the beginning of each fiscal year, or more frequently upon the occurrence of significant events.

The discount rate we use reflects the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with maturities matching the expected timing of the payment of the benefit obligations. The discount rate utilized to determine the projected benefit obligation for Schlumberger’s US pension plan was reduced from 6.25% at December 31, 2003 to 6.00% at December 31, 2004. The discount rate utilized to determine the projected benefit obligation for Schlumberger’s UK pension was reduced from 5.60% at December 31, 2003 to 5.40% at December 31, 2004. These changes were made to reflect market interest rate conditions. A lower discount rate increases the present value of benefit obligations and increases pension expense. A change of 25 basis points in the discount rate assumption would have an estimated $12 million impact on annual pension expense.

The expected rate of return for our retirement benefit plans represents the average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets over the period that benefits included in the benefit obligation, are expected to be paid. Schlumberger’s expected rate of return has been determined based upon expectations regarding future rates of return for the investment portfolio, with consideration given to the distribution of investments by asset class and historical rates of return for each individual asset class. The expected rate of return on plan assets was 8.50% in both 2004 and 2003. A lower expected rate of return would increase pension expense. A change of 25 basis points in the expected rate of return would impact annual pension expense by approximately $4 million.

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Schlumberger’s medical cost trend rate assumptions are developed based on historical cost data, the near-term outlook and an assessment of likely long-term trends. The overall medical cost trend rate assumption utilized in 2004 was 10% graded to 5% over the next five years and 5% thereafter. If the assumed medical cost trend rate was increased by one percentage point, health care cost in 2004 would have increased by $15 million, and the accumulated postretirement obligation would have increased by $137 million on December 31, 2004. If the assumed medical cost trend rate was decreased by one percentage point, health care cost in 2004 would have decreased by $13 million, and the accumulated postretirement obligation would have decreased by $113 million on December 31, 2004.

 

Cash Flow

 

In 2003,2004, cash provided by operations was $2.11$1.85 billion as net income plus depreciation/depreciation & amortization and net charges, including the extinguishment of US and European debt, and multiclient and vessel impairments, were only partially offset by increases in customer receivables and inventories, due to higher revenue, and decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. operating revenues.

Cash used inprovided by investing activities was $1.49$1.68 billion as the proceeds from non-oilfield business divestitures ($1.66 billion) and includedthe proceeds from the sale Schlumberger’s investment of 19.3 million shares in of Atos Origin ($1.16 billion) was partially offset by investments in fixed assets ($1.031.22 billion) and multiclient seismic data ($15063 million), the purchase of short-term investments ($1.15 billion), the net proceeds ($106 million) from the sale of Schlumberger’s investment of 9.7 million shares in Grant Prideco Inc., the proceeds from the sales of NPTest ($220 million) and e-City ($79 million) activities and the net proceeds ($177 million) from the sale of the Hanover Compressor note. .

Cash used byin financing activities was $558 million$3.59 billion with the proceeds from employee stock plans ($172278 million) offset by the payment of dividends to shareholders ($437441 million), the costs related to the extinguishment of certain US and European debt ($168111 million), the repurchase of 5.15 million shares of Schlumberger stock ($320 million) and an overall reduction in debt of $126 million.

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Part II, Item 7 $2.93 billion.

 

“Net Debt” is gross debt less cash, short-term investments and fixed income investments held to maturity. Management believes that Net Debt provides useful information regarding the level of Schlumberger’s indebtedness by reflecting cash and investments that could be used to repay debt, and that the level of net debt provides useful information as to the results of Schlumberger’s deleveraging efforts. Details of the change in Net Debt follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
   2003   2002   2001 

Net Debt, beginning of year

  $(5,021)  $(5,037)  $422 

Income/(loss) from continuing operations

   473    (2,417)   494 

Gain on sale of drilling rigs

       (87)    

Net charges

   440    3,197    272 

Depreciation & amortization1

   1,571    1,533    1,876 

(Increase) decrease in working capital

   (228)   165    (839)

Proceeds from business divestitures

   299    354    896 

Fixed asset additions1

   (1,175)   (1,702)   (2,453)

Dividends paid

   (437)   (433)   (430)

Proceeds from employee stock plans

   172    175    122 

Debt extinguishment costs

   (168)        

Sale of Grant Prideco stock

   106         

Sale of Hanover Compressor note

   177         

Acquisition of Sema plc

       (132)   (4,853)

Other business acquisitions

       (44)   (453)

Acquisition related payments

       (70)    

Translation effect on net debt

   (461)   (507)   (6)

Other

   76    (16)   (85)


  


  


Net Debt, end of year

  $(4,176)  $(5,021)  $(5,037)
   


  


  


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   (Stated in millions) 
   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Net Debt, beginning of year

  $(4,176) $(5,021) $(5,037)

Income from continuing operations

   1,014   398   489 

Excess of equity income over dividends received

   (66)  (75)  (38)

Gain on sale of drilling rigs

   —     —     (87)

Net charges

   199   440   295 

Depreciation & amortization1

   1,308   1,341   1,309 

(Increase) decrease in working capital

   (492)  (186)  (118)

Proceeds from business divestitures

   1,729   299   259 

Proceeds from the sale of Axalto shares

   99   —     —   

Proceeds from the sale of Atos Origin shares

   1,165   —     —   

Stock repurchase program

   (320)  —     —   

Proceeds from sale of drilling rigs

   —     58   119 

Fixed asset additions1

   (1,279)  (1,021)  (1,515)

Dividends paid

   (441)  (437)  (433)

US pension plan contributions

   (254)  (119)  —   

Proceeds from employee stock plans

   278   172   175 

Debt extinguishment costs

   (111)  (168)  —   

Settlement of US interest rate swap

   (70)  —     —   

Sale of Grant Prideco stock

   —     106   —   

Sale of Hanover Compressor note

   —     177   —   

Acquisition of Sema plc

   —     —     (132)

Other business acquisitions

   (31)  —     (44)

Acquisition related payments

   —     —     (70)

Investment in PetroAlliance

   (12)  —     —   

Translation effect on net debt

   (75)  (461)  (507)

Discontinued operations

   41   19   133 

Other

   35   302   181 
   


 


 


Net Debt, end of year

  $(1,459) $(4,176) $(5,021)
   


 


 


1.Includes Multiclient seismic data costs.

 

  

Dec. 31

2003

   

Dec. 31

2002

   

Dec. 31

2001

   Dec. 31
2004


 Dec. 31
2003


 Dec. 31
2002


 
Components of Net Debt               

Cash and short term investments

  $  3,109   $    1,736   $    1,618   $2,997  $3,109  $1,736 

Fixed income investments, held to maturity

   223    408    576    204   223   408 

Bank loans and current portion of long-term debt

   (1,411)   (1,136)   (1,015)   (716)  (1,411)  (1,136)

Long-term debt

   (6,097)   (6,029)   (6,216)   (3,944)  (6,097)  (6,029)



  


  


  


 


 


  $(4,176)  $(5,021)  $(5,037)  $(1,459) $(4,176) $(5,021)
  


  


  


  


 


 


 

At December 31, 2003,2004, the cash and short-term investments of $3.1$3.0 billion and the remaining credit facilities of $2.6$4.5 billion are sufficient to meet future business requirements.

Based

Summary of Major Contractual Commitments

   (Stated in millions)
   Payment Period

Contractual Commitments


  Total

  2005

  2006 - 2007

  2008 - 2009

  After
2009


                     

Debt

  $4,660  $716  $992  $1,512  $1,440

Operating Leases

  $384  $102  $151  $71  $60

Schlumberger has outstanding letters of credit/guarantees which relate to business performance bonds, custom/excise tax commitments, facility lease/rental obligations, etc. These were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are customary practices in the various countries where Schlumberger operates.

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Common Stock, Market Prices and Dividends Declared per Share

Quarterly high and low prices for Schlumberger common stock as reported by the New York Stock Exchange (composite transactions), together with dividends declared per share in each quarter of 2004 and 2003, were:

   Price Range

  

Dividends

Declared


   High

  Low

  

2004

            

QUARTERS

            

First

  $66.750  $52.530  $0.1875

Second

   64.700   54.750   0.1875

Third

   67.850   58.640   0.1875

Fourth

   69.890   61.010   0.1875

2003

            

QUARTERS

            

First

  $43.330  $35.620  $0.1875

Second

   50.150   36.080   0.1875

Third

   52.100   44.500   0.1875

Fourth

   56.240   45.460   0.1875

The number of holders of record of Schlumberger common stock at December 31, 2004, was approximately 22,500. There are no legal restrictions on forecast 2004 net income, depreciation/amortization estimates, cash from the salepayment of SchlumbergerSema ($550 million)dividends or ownership or voting of such shares, except as to shares held in the Schlumberger Treasury. Under current legislation, US stockholders are not subject to any Netherlands Antilles withholding or other Netherlands Antilles taxes attributable to ownership of such shares.

On January 25, 2005, Schlumberger announced that the Board of Directors had approved a 12% increase in the quarterly dividend, to $0.21 per share. The increase is effective commencing with the dividend payable on April 8, 2005.

Environmental Matters

TheConsolidated Balance Sheet includes accruals for the estimated future costs associated with certain environmental remediation activities related to the past use or disposal of hazardous materials. Substantially all such costs relate to divested operations and Atos Origin stock ($625 million)to facilities or locations that are no longer in operation. Due to a number of uncertainties, including uncertainty of timing, the scope of remediation, future technology, regulatory changes, the risk of personal injury, natural resource or property damage claims and other factors, it is possible businessthat the ultimate remediation costs may exceed the amounts estimated. However, in the opinion of management, such additional costs are not expected to be material relative to consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

New Accounting Standard

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 123R(Share-Based Payment.)The standard amends SFAS 123 (Accounting for Stock Based Compensation) and asset divestitures,concludes that services received from employees in exchange for stock-based compensation results in a cost to the employer that must be recognized in the financial statements. The cost of such awards should be measured at fair value at the date of grant. SFAS 123R provides public companies with a choice of transition methods to implement the standard. Schlumberger anticipates applying the modified prospective method whereby companies would recognize compensation cost for the unamortized portion of vested awards outstanding at the effective date of SFAS 123R (July 1, 2005 for Schlumberger) and granted after January 1, 1995. Such cost will be recognized in Schlumberger’s financial statements over the remaining vesting period. As described in Note 19, in 2003 Schlumberger adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS Nos. 123 and 148 on a prospective basis for grants after January 1, 2003. Therefore, effective July 1, 2005, Schlumberger will have to apply the provisions of SFAS 123R to the unvested portion of awards granted during the period of January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2002. The adoption of this standard is currently expected to reduce Schlumberger’s 2005 diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.03.

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Forward-looking Statements

This report and other cash flow components,statements we make contain forward looking statements, which include any statements that are not historical facts, such as our expectations regarding business outlook; growth for Schlumberger expects to improve cash flow with an objectiveas a whole and for each of reducingOilfield Services and WesternGeco; oil and natural gas demand and production growth; operating and capital expenditures by Schlumberger and the net debt to $3 billion by mid-yearoil and $2 billion by year-end 2004. This will largely be dependent upongas industry; the business segments operatingstrategies of Schlumberger’s customers; expected depreciation and amortization expense; expected pension funding; and future results of operations. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the successful completionglobal economy; changes in exploration and production spending by Schlumberger’s customers and changes in the level of certainoil and natural gas exploration and development; general economic and business divestitures.conditions in key regions of the world; political and economic uncertainty and socio-political unrest; and other factors detailed in our fourth quarter and full year 2004 earnings release, this Report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of such a development changes), or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those forecasted or expected. Schlumberger disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In addition,

Item 7AQuantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Schlumberger is currently reviewingsubject to market risk primarily associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices.

As a multinational company, Schlumberger conducts its business in over 80 countries. Schlumberger’s functional currency is primarily the feasibilityUS dollar, which is consistent with the oil and costgas industry. Approximately 85% of Schlumberger’s operating revenue in 2004 was denominated in US dollars. However, outside the US, a buybacksignificant portion of Schlumberger’s expenses are incurred in foreign currencies. Therefore, when the US dollar strengthens in relation to the foreign currencies of the countries in which Schlumberger conducts business, the US dollar-reported expenses will decrease.

A 5% change in the average exchange rates of all or a portionthe foreign currencies in 2004 would have changed operating revenue by approximately 1%. If the 2004 average exchange rates of the remaining European long-term debt and the continued appropriateness of maintaining the effectiveness of its US interest rate derivative. A buyback of the debt and the interest rate derivative becoming ineffective would result in a charge todollar against all foreign currencies had increased by 5%, Schlumberger’s income from continuing operations in 2004.

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Part II, Item 7 would have increased by 8%. Conversely, a 5% weakening of the US dollar average exchange rates would have decreased income from continuing operations by 11%.

 

FinancingSchlumberger maintains a foreign-currency risk management strategy that uses derivative instruments to protect its interests from unanticipated fluctuations in earnings and cash flows caused by volatility in currency exchange rates. Forward currency contracts provide a hedge against currency fluctuations either on assets/liabilities denominated in other than a functional currency or on expenses. Option contracts are usually entered into as a hedge against currency variations on firm commitments generally involving the construction of long-lived assets.

 

On June 9, 2003, December 31, 2004, contracts were outstanding for the US dollar equivalent of $1.1 billion in various foreign currencies. These contracts mature on various dates in 2005.

Schlumberger Limited issued $850 million aggregate principal amountdoes not enter into foreign currency or interest rate derivatives for speculative purposes.

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Schlumberger is subject to interest rate risk on its debt. Schlumberger maintains an interest rate risk management strategy that uses a mix of 1.5% Series A Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2023variable- and $450 million aggregate principal amountfixed-rate debt together with interest rate swaps, where appropriate, to fix or lower borrowing costs.

At December 31, 2004, Schlumberger had fixed rate debt aggregating approximately $2.9 billion and variable rate debt aggregating $1.8 billion.

Schlumberger’s exposure to interest rate risk associated with its debt is also somewhat mitigated by its investment portfolio. BothShort-term investments andFixed income investments, held to maturity, which totaled approximately $3.0 billion at December 31, 2004, are comprised primarily of 2.125% Series B Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2023. On July 2, 2003, Schlumberger Limited issued an additional $125 million aggregate principal amounteurodollar time deposits, certificates of the Series A debentures pursuant to an option granted to the initial purchasers.deposit and commercial paper, euronotes and eurobonds, and are substantially all denominated in US dollars. The average return on investment was 2% in 2004.

The debentures were sold to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(2)following table represents principal amounts of the Securities ActSchlumberger’s debt at December 31, 2004 by year of 1933. The debentures were resold, with registration rights, by the initial purchasers in transactions exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act. The aggregate offering price of the debentures was $1.425 billion, the initial purchasers’ discount was $25.4 million and the net proceeds to Schlumberger Limited were $1.4 billion.maturity:

The Series A debentures and the Series B debentures are convertible, at the holders’ option, into shares of common stock of Schlumberger Limited. Holders of the Series A debentures may convert their debentures into common stock at a conversion rate of 13.8255 shares for each $1,000 principal amount of Series A debentures (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $72.33 per share). Holders of the Series B debentures may convert their debentures into common stock at a conversion rate of 12.5 shares for each $1,000 principal amount of Series B debentures (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $80.00 per share). Each conversion rate may be adjusted for certain events, but it will not be adjusted for accrued interest.

   (Stated in millions)
   Expected Maturity Dates

   2005

  2006

  2007

  2008

  2009

  Thereafter

  Total

Fixed rate debt

                            

1.5% Series A Convertible Debentures

              $975          $975

6.5% Notes due 2012

                      $648   648

2.125% Series B Convertible Debentures

                       450   450

5.875% Guaranteed Bonds due 2011 (Euro denominated)

                       342   342

5.25% Guaranteed Bonds (Euro denominated)

               327           327

7.0% Notes (Canadian dollar denominated)

      $101                   101

6.25% Guaranteed Bonds (British pound denominated)

               33           33
   

  

  

  

  

  

  

Total fixed rate debt

  $—    $101  $—    $1,335  $—    $1,440  $2,876

Variable rate debt

  $716  $246  $645  $13  $164  $—    $1,784
   

  

  

  

  

  

  

Total

  $716  $347  $645  $1,348  $164  $1,440  $4,660
   

  

  

  

  

  

  

On or after June 6, 2008 (in the case of the Series A debentures)Convertible Debentures) or June 6, 2010 (in the case of the Series B debentures)Convertible Debentures), Schlumberger may redeem for cash all or part of the applicable series of debentures, upon notice to the holders, at the redemption prices of 100% of the principal amount of the debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. On June 1, 2008, June 1, 2013, and June 1, 2018, holders of Series A debentures may require Schlumberger to repurchase their Series A debentures. On June 1, 2010, June 1, 2013 and June 1, 2018, holders of Series B debentures may require Schlumberger to repurchase their Series B debentures. The repurchase price will be 100% of the principal amount of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. The repurchase price for repurchases on June 1, 2008 (in the case of the Series A debentures) and June 1, 2010 (in the case of the Series B debentures) will be paid in cash. On the other repurchase dates, Schlumberger may choose to pay the repurchase price in cash or common stock or any combination of cash and common stock. In addition, upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Change (defined as a change in control or a termination of trading of Schlumberger’s common stock), holders may require Schlumberger to repurchase all or a portion of their debentures, in cash or, at Schlumberger’s election, common stock valued at 99% of its market price or any combination of cash and common stock, at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The debentures will mature on June 1, 2023 unless earlier redeemed or repurchased.

Between June 12 and July 22, 2003, certain subsidiaries of Schlumberger launched and concluded tender offers to acquire three series of their outstanding European bonds.

The companies bought back $1.3 billion of principal of these bonds for a total cost of $1.5 billion, which includes the premium, and issuing and tender costs. The total charge on the tender was $168 million.

Sale of SchlumbergerSema to Atos Origin

On September 22, 2003, Schlumberger announced the signing of an agreement with Atos Origin for the sale of the SchlumbergerSema business.

On the January 29, 2004 the sale transaction was completed. As consideration for the transaction Schlumberger received €443 million ($550 million) in cash which included a working capital adjustment, and 19.3 million shares of common stock of Atos Origin with afair market value of €1.02 billion ($1.275 billion), which represented approximately 29% of the outstanding common sharesfixed rate debt was approximately $3.1 billion as of Atos Origin afterDecember 31, 2004. The weighted average interest rate on the transactionvariable rate debt as of December 31, 2004 was completed. Schlumberger expects the result of the sale will be a gain.

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Part II, Item 7 approximately 3.7%.

 

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On February 2,December 31, 2004, Schlumberger sold 9.6interest rate swap arrangements outstanding were pay floating/receive fixed on US dollar debt of $117 million. These arrangements mature at various dates to December 2009. Interest rate swap arrangements increased consolidated interest expense in 2004 by $60 million including the $73 million charge recorded in the first quarter of the Atos Origin shares for a net consideration of €500 million ($625 million). As a result of this sale, Schlumberger’s investment was reduced to approximately 15% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin. Schlumberger will account2004 for the remaining investment in Atos Origin on the cost method.

Business Divestitures

During 2003, Schlumberger divested the following businesses:

·In July, the NPTest semiconductor testing business to a partnership led by Francisco Partners and Shah Management. The proceeds were $220 million in cash. Additionally, the partnership has a contingent obligation to make a further payment to Schlumberger upon a subsequent qualifying disposition or an initial public offering of NPTest by the partnership, under certain circumstances. The results of NPTest are reported asDiscontinued Operationsin theConsolidated Statement of Income and include a net loss of $12 million on the sale. The net assets were $202 million.

·In August, the Verification Systems business by a proceed-free management buyout. The results of Verification Systems are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income and include a net loss of $18 million on the sale. The net assets were $17 million.

·In October, the e-City ‘pay & display’ parking solutions business to Apax Partners. The proceeds were $84 million in cash. The results of e-City are reported asDiscontinued Operationsin theConsolidated Statement of Income and include a net loss of $56 million on the sale. The net assets were $120 million, including a $65 million allocation of goodwill.

During 2002, Schlumberger divested the following businesses:

·In December, the Reed Hycalog drillbits business. The proceeds included $259 million in cash and 9.7 million shares of Grant Prideco common stock with a value of $103 million. The after-tax gain was $66 million. The results of Reed Hycalog are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

During 2001, Schlumberger divested the following businesses:

·In August, the Oilfield Services worldwide gas compression activity primarily consisting of the Production Operators Corp. subsidiary. The proceeds included $274 million in cash, a $150 million long-term subordinated note and newly issued Hanover Compressor Company shares with a value of $173 million. The shares have a three year marketability restriction. The after-tax gain was $52 million.

·In November, the Resource Management Services North American water metering activities. Cash proceeds were $304 million and the after-tax gain was $117 million.

·In November, the Resource Management Services non-North American electricity and water meter, and worldwide gas meter businesses. The net cash proceeds were $256 million and the after-tax loss was $300 million, of which $280 million had been recorded as an impairment charge in June (SeeCharges-Continuing Operations).

·In November, the Yield Enhancement Systems division of Semiconductor Solutions. Cash proceeds were $62 million and the after-tax gain was $12 million.

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Part II, Item 7 

Summarysettlement and cancellation of Major Contractual Commitments

(Stated in millions)


      Payment Period

Contractual Commitments  Total  Less than
1 year
  2-3 years  4-5 years  After
5 years

Long-Term Debt

  $6,987  $890  $866  $3,149  $2,082

Operating Leases

  $1,653  $344  $522  $366  $421

Letters of credit/guarantees$500 million outstanding aggregated $788 million at December 31, 2003.

In general, the remaining amount of letters of credit/guarantees relate to business performance bonds, custom/excise tax commitments, facility lease/rental obligations, etc. All such were entered into in the ordinary course of business and are customary practices in the various countries where Schlumberger operates.

Common Stock, Market Prices and Dividends Declared per Share

Quarterly high and low prices for Schlumberger common stock as reported by the New York Stock Exchange (composite transactions), together with dividends declared per share in each quarter of 2003 and 2002, were:

   Price Range

  

Dividends

Declared

   High  Low  

2003

            

QUARTERS

            

First

  $43.330  $35.620  $0.1875

Second

   50.150   36.080   0.1875

Third

   52.100   44.500   0.1875

Fourth

   56.240   45.460   0.1875

2002

            

QUARTERS

            

First

  $62.430  $49.150  $0.1875

Second

   59.890   46.300   0.1875

Third

   47.400   35.870   0.1875

Fourth

   46.850   33.400   0.1875

The number of holders of record of Schlumberger common stock at December 31, 2003, was approximately 24,770. There are no legal restrictions on the payment of dividends or ownership or voting of such shares, except as to shares held in the Schlumberger Treasury. US stockholders are not subject to any Netherlands Antilles withholding or other Netherlands Antilles taxes attributable to ownership of such shares.

Environmental Matters

The Consolidated Balance Sheet includes accruals for the estimated future costs associated with certain environmental remediation activities related to the past use or disposal of hazardous materials. Substantially all such costs relate to divested operations and to facilities or locations that are no longer in operation. Due to a number of uncertainties, including uncertainty of timing, the scope of remediation, future technology, regulatory changes, the risk of personal injury, natural resource or property damage claims and other factors, it is possible that the ultimate remediation costs may exceed the amounts estimated. However, in the opinion of management, such additional costs are not expected to be material relative to consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

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New Accounting Standards

In July 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 146 (Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities). The standard required companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. Examples of costs covered by the standard include lease termination costs and certain employee severance costs that are associated with a restructuring, discontinued operation, plant closing, or other exit or disposal activity. Previous accounting guidance was provided by EITF Issue No. 94-3, (Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity [including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring]). SFAS 146 replaced Issue 94-3. Schlumberger adopted SFAS 146 prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002.

In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45 (Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others) was issued. It requires certain accounting and disclosures of guarantees to third parties including indebtedness. The interpretation is effective on a prospective basis for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The implementation of this interpretation did not have a material effect on Schlumberger’s financial position or results of operations.

In January 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued No. 00-21 (Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables). This EITF establishes the criteria for recognizing revenue in arrangements when several deliverables are bundled into one agreement. EITF 00-21 does not allow revenue recognition unless the fair value of the undelivered element(s) is available and the element has stand-alone value to the customer. EITF 00-21 also provides guidance on allocating the total contract revenue to the individual elements based upon the available fair value of each deliverable. The implementation of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on Schlumberger’s financial position or results of operations.

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, (Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51). The primary objective of the interpretation is to provide guidance on the identification of, and financial reporting for entities over which control is achieved through means other than voting rights; such entities are known as variable-interest entities (VIE’s). FIN 46 provides guidance that determines (1) whether consolidation is required under the “controlling financial interest” model of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 (ARB 51),Consolidated Financial Statements, or other existing authoritative guidance, or, alternative, (2) whether the variable-interest model under FIN 46 should be used to account for existing and new entities. Schlumberger does not believe that the adoption of this statement will have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations.

In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 149 (Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities) which amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133 (Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities). SFAS 149, which is to be applied prospectively, is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on Schlumberger’s results of operations or financial position.

In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 150, (Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity). The Standard specifies that instruments within its scope embody obligations of the issues and therefore, the issuer must classify them as liabilities. The Standard was effective July 1, 2003, and had no material effect on Schlumberger’s financial position.

In January 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FSP No. FAS 106-1 (Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of

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2003). The statement permits the deferral of accounting related to the effects of the legislation until the earlier of issuance of final accounting guidance by the FASB or a significant plan amendment/curtailment event requiring remeasurement, occurring after January 31, 2004. Schlumberger expects the new legislation will reduce future postretirement medical costs.

Forward-looking Statements

This 10-K report, the fourth quarter and full year 2003 earnings release, associated web-based publications and other statements we make contain forward looking statements, which include any statements that are not historical facts, such as our expectations regarding business outlook, economic recovery, expected capex and depreciation and amortization charges, the capitalizing of multiclient survey costs and the acquisition of new multiclient surveys, the funding of pension plans and related pension expense, the likelihood and timing of and the benefits to be derived from divestitures, conditions in the oilfield service business, including activity levels during 2004 and higher E&P investment, production increases in non-OPEC areas, issues affecting the seismic industry, including sales pertaining to Q technology, continued deepwater drilling activity, benefits from contract awards, future results of operations, pricing, future effective tax rates and our expectations regarding the sale of our remaining investment in Atos Origin shares. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the extent and timing of a rebound in the global economy; changes in exploration and production spending by major oil companies; recovery of activity levels, improved pricing and realization of cost reduction and cost savings targets associated with the seismic business; market acceptance of Q seismic technology; general economic and business conditions in key regions of the world, including Argentina; political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela and Nigeria and further socio-political unrest in the Persian Gulf and/or Asia; the market in Atos Origin shares; our ability to complete and benefits to be derived from other divestitures; our ability to achieve growth objectives in IT solutions to upstream E&P business; continued growth in the demand for smart cards and related products; our ability to meet our identified liquidity projections, including the generation of sufficient cash flow from oilfield operating results and the successful completion of certain business divestitures; potential contributions to pension plans; and other factors detailed in our fourth quarter and full year 2003 earnings release, this Report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of such a development changes), or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those forecasted or expected. Schlumberger disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 7A    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Schlumberger does not believe it has a material exposure to interest rate and currency market risks. Schlumberger manages the exposure to interest rate changes by using a mix of debt maturities and variable- and fixed-rate debt together with interest rate swaps where appropriate, to fix or lower borrowing costs. With regard to foreign currency fluctuations, Schlumberger enters into various contracts, which change in value as foreign exchange rates change, to protect the value of external and intercompany transactions in foreign currencies. Schlumberger does not enter into foreign currency or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes.US.

With respect to equity market risks, Schlumberger’s investment portfolio includes equity investments in publicly held companies that are classified as available-for-sale or restricted from sale,(our investment in the Hanover Compressor Company) and other strategic equity holdings in privately held companies. These securities are exposed to price fluctuations. As of December 31, 2003,2004, the carryingfair market value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor of $123 million, exceeded its cost basis by approximately $31.6 million. At December 31, 2003, Schlumberger wrote down the available-for-sale and restricted equity securities was $92 million (December 31, 2002: $283 million).

The processcost basis of determining thethis investment to its fair values of the privately held equity investments inherently requires certain assumptions and subjective judgments. These valuation assumptions and judgments include

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consideration of: (1) the investee’s earnings and cash flow position, cash flow projections, and rate of cash consumption; (2) recent rounds of equity infusions; (3) the strength of the investee’s management; and (4) valuation data provided by the investee that may be compared with data for peers. Schlumberger has and may continue to record impairment losses and write-down the carryingmarket value of certain equity investments when the declines in fair value are other-than-temporary. Investment$91.4 million at December 31, 2003 and recorded a pretax and after-tax impairment charge of $81.2 million. No investment impairment charges recognizedwere recorded in 2003 and 2002 were $81 million and $0, respectively.2004. Schlumberger’s policy is not to hedge equity price risk.

 

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Item 8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V., INCORPORATED IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES)

AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

(Stated in thousands except per share amounts)    

 
Year Ended December 31,  2003   2002   2001 

Revenue

         

Operating

  $13,892,604   $13,117,562   $13,755,926 

Interest and other income

   166,493    139,068    242,258 



  


  


   14,059,097    13,256,630    13,998,184   (Stated in thousands except per share amounts) 



  


  


Year Ended December 31,


  2004

 2003

�� 2002

 

Operating revenue

  $11,480,165  $10,017,215  $9,657,407 

Interest and other income

   128,698   166,493   139,068 

Expenses

            

Cost of goods sold and services

   11,419,873    13,525,742    10,816,096    9,041,972   8,428,631   7,935,757 

Research & engineering

   556,124    595,675    653,928    467,354   430,801   451,527 

Marketing

   350,996    353,622    396,312    40,310   47,589   70,917 

General

   662,224    640,641    660,092 

General & administrative

   344,448   317,326   315,284 

Debt extinguishment costs

   167,801            114,894   167,801   —   

Interest

   334,336    367,973    384,896    272,448   334,336   367,973 



  


  


  


 


 


   13,491,354    15,483,653    12,911,324 


  


  


Income (Loss) from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest

   567,743    (2,227,023)   1,086,860 

Income from Continuing Operations before taxes and minority interest

   1,327,437   457,224   655,017 

Taxes on income

   209,386    282,070    564,461    276,949   210,381   251,632 



  


  


  


 


 


Income (Loss) from continuing operations before minority interest

   358,357    (2,509,093)   522,399 

Income from Continuing Operations before minority interest

   1,050,488   246,843   403,385 

Minority interest

   114,200    91,879    (28,545)   (36,436)  151,326   85,472 



  


  


  


 


 


Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

   472,557    (2,417,214)   493,854 

Income from Continuing Operations

   1,014,052   398,169   488,857 

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

   (89,555)   97,219    28,363    209,818   (15,167)  (2,808,852)



  


  


  


 


 


Net Income (Loss)

  $383,002   $(2,319,995)  $522,217   $1,223,870  $383,002  $(2,319,995)
  


  


  


  


 


 


Basic earnings per share:

            

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

  $0.81   $(4.18)  $0.86 

Income from Continuing Operations

  $1.72  $0.68  $0.84 

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

   (0.15)   0.17    0.05    0.36   (0.03)  (4.85)



  


  


  


 


 


Net Income (Loss)

   0.66    (4.01)   0.91   $2.08  $0.66  $(4.01)

Add back amortization of goodwill

           0.50 


  


  


Adjusted earnings (loss) per share

  $0.66   $(4.01)  $1.41 
  


  


  


  


 


 


Diluted earnings per share:

            

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

  $0.81   $(4.18)  $0.85 

Income from Continuing Operations

  $1.70  $0.68  $0.84 

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

   (0.15)   0.17    0.06    0.34   (0.03)  (4.83)



  


  


  


 


 


Net Income (Loss)

   0.66    (4.01)   0.91   $2.04  $0.65  $(3.99)

Add back amortization of goodwill

           0.50 


  


  


Adjusted earnings (loss) per share

  $0.66   $(4.01)  $1.41 
  


  


  


  


 


 


Average shares outstanding

   583,904    578,588    574,328    589,089   583,904   578,588 

Average shares outstanding assuming dilution

   586,491    578,588    580,214    612,872   586,491   581,933 

 

See theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Part II, Item 8 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V., INCORPORATED IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES)

AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Stated in thousands)


 
    (Stated in thousands) 
December 31,  2003   2002   2004

 2003

 

ASSETS

         

Current Assets

         

Cash

  $234,192   $168,110   $223,503  $234,192 

Short-term investments

   2,874,781    1,567,906    2,773,922   2,874,781 

Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts

      

(2003 – $128,199; 2002 – $172,871)

   2,568,425    3,489,406 

Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts (2004 - $114,403; 2003 - $128,199)

   2,663,642   2,568,425 

Inventories

   796,559    1,043,057    819,745   796,559 

Deferred taxes

   315,350    435,887    239,111   315,350 

Other current assets

   341,973    481,074    274,647   341,973 

Assets held for sale

   3,237,841        65,179   3,237,841 



  


  


 


   10,369,121    7,185,440    7,059,749   10,369,121 

Fixed Income Investments, held to maturity

   223,300    407,500    203,750   223,300 

Investments in Affiliated Companies

   776,965    687,524    883,598   776,965 

Fixed Assets less accumulated depreciation

   3,799,711    4,663,756    3,761,729   3,799,711 

Multiclient Seismic Data

   505,784    1,018,483    346,522   505,784 

Goodwill

   3,284,254    4,229,993    2,789,048   3,377,583 

Intangible Assets

   403,319    558,664    346,833   403,319 

Deferred Taxes

   316,277    147,013    343,584   316,277 

Other Assets

   362,595    536,822    265,964   269,266 



  


  


 


  $20,041,326   $19,435,195   $16,000,777  $20,041,326 
  


  


  


 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         

Current Liabilities

         

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $3,247,545   $4,580,762   $2,980,790  $3,247,545 

Estimated liability for taxes on income

   807,938    625,058    858,785   807,938 

Dividend payable

   110,511    109,565    111,136   110,511 

Long-term debt – current portion

   889,678    452,577 

Long-term debt - current portion

   143,385   889,678 

Bank & short-term loans

   521,490    682,956    572,487   521,490 

Liabilities held for sale

   1,217,568        34,617   1,217,568 



  


  


 


   6,794,730    6,450,918    4,701,200   6,794,730 

Long-term Debt

   6,097,418    6,028,549    3,944,180   6,097,418 

Postretirement Benefits

   614,850    544,456    670,765   614,850 

Other Liabilities

   254,709    251,607    151,457   254,709 



  


  


 


   13,761,707    13,275,530    9,467,602   13,761,707 



  


  


 


Minority Interest

   398,330    553,527    416,438   398,330 



  


  


 


Stockholders’ Equity

         

Common Stock

   2,258,488    2,170,965    2,454,219   2,258,488 

Income retained for use in the business

   5,505,744    5,560,712    6,287,905   5,505,744 

Treasury stock at cost

   (1,508,239)   (1,578,358)   (1,684,394)  (1,508,239)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (374,704)   (547,181)   (940,993)  (374,704)



  


  


 


   5,881,289    5,606,138    6,116,737   5,881,289 



  


  


 


  $20,041,326   $19,435,195   $16,000,777  $20,041,326 
  


  


  


 


 

See theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Part II, Item 8 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V., INCORPORATED IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES)

AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

(Stated in thousands)


 
Year Ended December 31,  2003   2002   2001 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $472,557   $(2,417,214)  $493,854 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization1

   1,570,851    1,533,406    1,875,559 

Gain on the sale of Grant Prideco stock

   (1,320)        

Non-cash charges and gains on sale of businesses

   439,976    3,196,923    271,174 

Gain on sale of drilling rigs

       (86,858)    

Earnings of companies carried at equity, less dividends received

   (74,596)   (64,280)   (61,715)

Deferred taxes

   (12,286)   (48,702)   17,595 

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

   53,303    66,425    56,619 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

               

(Increase) decrease in receivables

   (74,118)   542,669    (907,535)

Decrease (increase) in inventories

   96,606    72,383    (259,290)

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

   (47,274)   47,938    (8,048)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   (535,121)   (592,878)   204,751 

Increase in estimated liability for taxes on income

   175,857    28,470    12,626 

Increase in postretirement benefits

   70,394    39,659    28,417 

Other – net

   (21,830)   (144,158)   (162,602)


  


  


NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   2,112,999    2,173,783    1,561,405 


  


  


Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Purchases of fixed assets

   (1,025,264)   (1,357,741)   (2,036,508)

Multiclient seismic data capitalized

   (149,765)   (344,705)   (416,188)

Capitalization of intangible assets

   (77,104)   (169,354)   (29,782)

Sales/retirements of fixed assets & other

   213,895    276,022    30,824 

Sale of Grant Prideco stock

   105,590         

PIGAP settlement

   58,000         

Proceeds from the sale of Hanover Compressor note

   176,955         

Acquisition of Sema plc

       (132,155)   (4,778,498)

Other business acquisitions

       (44,431)   (452,951)

Other acquisition related payments

       (70,340)    

Proceeds from business divestitures

   298,674    259,271    902,953 

Proceeds from the sale of drilling rigs

   58,100    95,000     

Option payment on sale of drilling rigs

       24,900     

Sale (purchase) of investments, net

   (1,145,700)   51,334    2,430,911 


  


  


NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   (1,486,619)   (1,412,199)   (4,349,239)


  


  


Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Dividends paid

   (437,023)   (433,134)   (430,328)

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

   132,741    107,810    78,965 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   39,752    67,275    42,795 

Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures (net of fees)

   1,399,612         

Payment of debt extinguishment costs

   (167,801)        

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

   2,041,304    933,709    4,815,028 

Payments of principal on long-term debt

   (3,399,773)   (1,179,321)   (2,092,670)

Net (decrease) increase in short-term debt

   (167,150)   (308,623)   370,608 


  


  


NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   (558,338)   (812,284)   2,784,398 


  


  


Discontinued operations

   (8,415)   34,520    32,796 


  


  


Net increase (decrease) in cash before translation effect

   59,627    (16,180)   29,360 

Translation effect on cash

   6,455    6,586    (12,374)

Cash, beginning of year

   168,110    177,704    160,718 


  


  


Cash, end of year

  $234,192   $168,110   $177,704 
   


  


  


      (Stated in thousands) 

Year Ended December 31,


  2004

  2003

  2002

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

             

Income from continuing operations

   1,014,052   398,169   488,857 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

             

Depreciation and amortization1

   1,307,931   1,341,102   1,308,658 

Gain on the sale of Grant Prideco stock

   —     (1,320)  —   

Charges, net of tax & minority interest2

   198,801   439,976   295,281 

Gain on sale of drilling rigs

   —     —     (86,858)

Earnings of companies carried at equity, less dividends received

   (65,748)  (74,596)  (38,280)

Decrease (increase) deferred taxes

   6,774   (12,286)  (48,702)

Stock based compensation expense

   26,466   13,229   —   

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

   25,744   53,303   66,425 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

             

(Increase) decrease in receivables

   (414,856)  (34,668)  657,340 

(Increase) decrease in inventories

   (166,698)  56,639   (3,715)

Decrease (increase) in other current assets

   7,856   (57,206)  112,499 

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   (295,633)  (303,513)  (897,124)

Increase in estimated liability for taxes on income

   87,470   98,994   (53,318)

Increase in postretirement benefits

   54,998   70,394   39,659 

Other - net

   58,721   27,171   39,842 
   


 


 


NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   1,845,878   2,015,388   1,880,564 
   


 


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

             

Purchases of fixed assets

   (1,215,847)  (871,539)  (1,169,978)

Multiclient seismic data capitalized

   (63,206)  (149,765)  (344,705)

Capitalization of intangible assets

   (77,171)  (94,639)  (125,622)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets & other

   48,304   171,895   276,022 

Sale of Grant Prideco stock

   —     105,590   —   

PIGAP settlement

   —     58,000   —   

Proceeds from the sale of Hanover Compressor note

   —     176,955   —   

Acquisition of Sema plc

   —     —     (132,155)

Other business acquisitions

   (42,834)  —     (44,431)

Other acquisition related payments

   —     —     (70,340)

Proceeds from business divestitures

   1,664,310   298,674   259,271 

Proceeds from the sale of Atos shares

   1,164,662   —     —   

Proceeds from the sale of Axalto shares

   98,851   —     —   

Proceeds from the sale of drilling rigs

   —     58,100   95,000 

Option payment on sale of drilling rigs

   —     —     24,900 

Sale (purchase) of investments, net

   104,820   (1,145,700)  51,334 
   


 


 


NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   1,681,889   (1,392,429)  (1,180,704)
   


 


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

             

Dividends paid

   (441,219)  (437,023)  (433,134)

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

   71,565   132,741   107,810 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   206,543   39,752   67,275 

Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures (net of fees)

   —     1,375,612   —   

Stock repurchase program

   (320,224)  —     —   

Debt extinguishment costs

   (111,034)  (167,801)  —   

Settlement of US Interest Rate Swap

   (70,495)  —     —   

Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper

   4,085,486   2,041,304   933,709 

Payments of principal on commercial paper and long-term debt

   (7,075,402)  (3,399,773)  (1,216,321)

Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt

   64,364   (167,150)  (308,623)
   


 


 


NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   (3,590,416)  (582,338)  (849,284)
   


 


 


Discontinued operations

   50,787   19,006   133,244 
   


 


 


Net (decrease) increase in cash before translation effect

   (11,862)  59,627   (16,180)

Translation effect on cash

   1,173   6,455   6,586 

Cash, beginning of year

   234,192   168,110   177,704 
   


 


 


Cash, end of year

  $223,503  $234,192  $168,110 
   


 


 


 

I.1.Includes multiclient seismic data costs.costs, excluding impairment charges.

2.See Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations.

 

See theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Part II, Item 8 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V., INCORPORATED IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES) AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Stated in thousands) 

  Common Stock

     Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


    
  Issued In
Treasury
  Retained
Income
  Marked to
Market
  Pension
Liability
  Translation
Adjustment
  Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 

Balance, January 1, 2001

 $1,963,905 $(1,752,961) $8,223,476  $  $  $(139,204) $            732,550 
                         


Translation adjustment

                     (171,930) $(171,930)

RMS disposition

                             73,865   73,865 

Derivatives marked to market

             (49,569)          (49,569)

Sales to optionees less shares exchanged

  17,130  25,420                     

Shares granted to Directors

  156  89                     

Proceeds from employee stock plans

  46,397  32,568                     

Net income

         522,217               522,217 

Dividends declared ($0.75 per share)

         (430,927)                

Tax benefit on stock options

  17,849                        

 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance, December 31, 2001

  2,045,437  (1,694,884)  8,314,766   (49,569)     (237,269) $374,583 
                         


Translation adjustment

                     (55,422) $(55,422)

Reed Hycalog disposition

                     22,063   22,063 

Derivatives marked to market

             (33,291)          (33,291)

Minimum pension liability (US/UK Plans)

                 (313,564)      (313,564)

Tax benefit on minimum pension liability

                 110,000       110,000 

Investment in Grant Prideco stock

             9,871           9,871 

Sales to optionees less shares exchanged

  25,410  41,671                     

Shares granted to Directors

  129  65                     

Proceeds from employee stock plans

  58,056  49,754                     

Net loss

         (2,319,995)              (2,319,995)

Dividends declared ($0.75 per share)

         (434,059)                

Technoguide acquisition

  34,496  25,036                     

Tax benefit on stock options

  7,437                        

 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance, December 31, 2002

  2,170,965  (1,578,358)  5,560,712   (72,989)  (203,564)  (270,628) $(2,580,338)
                         


Translation adjustment

                     201,503  $201,503 

Derivatives marked to market

                   60,356           60,356 

Minimum pension liability (US/UK Plans)

                 (114,236)      (114,236)

Tax benefit on minimum pension liability

                 34,725       34,725 

Sale of investment in Grant Prideco stock

             (9,871)          (9,871)

Sales to optionees less shares exchanged

  15,335  24,271                     

Shares granted to Directors

  81  65                     

Proceeds from employee stock plans

  51,302  45,783                     

Cost of employee stock plans

  13,229                        

Net income

         383,002               383,002 

Dividends declared ($0.75 per share)

         (437,970)                

Tax benefit on stock options

  7,576                        

 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance, December 31, 2003

 $2,258,488 $(1,508,239) $5,505,744  $(22,504) $(283,075) $(69,125) $555,479 
  

 


 


 


 


 


 


See theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Part II, Item 8 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V., INCORPORATED IN THE NETHERLANDS

ANTILLES) AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

SHARESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMMON STOCKSTOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

   Issued  In
Treasury
   

Shares

Outstanding

Balance, January 1, 2001

  667,085,793  (94,361,099)  572,724,694

Employee stock purchase plan

    1,752,833   1,752,833

Shares granted to Directors

    4,800   4,800

Shares sold to optionees

  8,385  1,399,686   1,408,071

Balance, December 31, 2001

  667,094,178  (91,203,780)  575,890,398

Employee stock purchase plan

    2,677,842   2,677,842

Shares granted to Directors

    3,500   3,500

Shares sold to optionees

  10,490  2,243,400   2,253,890

Acquisition of Technoguide

    1,347,485   1,347,485

Balance, December 31, 2002

  667,104,668  (84,931,553)  582,173,115

Employee stock purchase plan

    2,464,088   2,464,088

Shares granted to Directors

    3,500   3,500

Shares sold to optionees

  1,320  1,306,305   1,307,625

Balance, December 31, 2003

  667,105,988  (81,157,660)  585,948,328
   
  

  
                     (Stated in thousands) 
         Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

    
   Common Stock

  

Retained

Income


  

Marked to

Market


  

Pension

Liability


  Translation
Adjustment


  Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


 
   Issued

  In Treasury

      

Balance, January 1, 2002

  $2,045,437  $(1,694,884) $8,314,766  $(49,569) $—    $(237,269) $374,583 
                           


Translation adjustment

                       (55,422) $(55,422)

Reed Hycalog disposition

                       22,063   22,063 

Derivatives marked to market, net of tax

               (33,291)          (33,291)

Minimum pension liability (US/UK Plans)

                   (313,564)      (313,564)

Tax benefit on minimum pension liability

                   110,000       110,000 

Investment in Grant Prideco stock, net of tax

               9,871           9,871 

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

   25,410   41,671                     

Shares granted to Directors

   129   65                     

Proceeds from employee stock plans

   58,056   49,754                     

Net loss

           (2,319,995)              (2,319,995)

Dividends declared ($0.75 per share)

           (434,059)                

Technoguide acquisition

   34,496   25,036                     

Tax benefit on stock options

   7,437                         
   

  


 


 


 


 


 


Balance, December 31, 2002

   2,170,965   (1,578,358)  5,560,712   (72,989)  (203,564)  (270,628) $(2,580,338)
                           


Translation adjustment

                       201,503  $201,503 

Derivatives marked to market, net of tax

               60,356           60,356 

Minimum pension liability (US/UK Plans)

                   (114,236)      (114,236)

Tax benefit on minimum pension liability

                   34,725       34,725 

Sale of investment in Grant Prideco stock, net of tax

               (9,871)          (9,871)

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

   15,335   24,271                     

Shares granted to Directors

   81   65                     

Proceeds from employee stock plans

   51,302   45,783                     

Stock based compensation cost

   13,229                         

Net income

           383,002               383,002 

Dividends declared ($0.75 per share)

           (437,970)                

Tax benefit on stock options

   7,576                         
   

  


 


 


 


 


 


Balance, December 31, 2003

   2,258,488   (1,508,239)  5,505,744   (22,504)  (283,075)  (69,125) $555,479 
                           


Translation adjustment

                       (27,370) $(27,370)

Derivatives marked to market, net of tax

               1,097           1,097 

Hanover stock marked to market, net of tax

               31,618           31,618 

Interest rate swap cancellation, net of tax

               42,562           42,562 

Sale of SchlumbergerSema

                   75,346   (552,000)  (476,654)

Sale of Axalto

                       (110,000)  (110,000)

Minimum pension liability (US/UK Plans)

                   (44,337)      (44,337)

Tax benefit on minimum pension liability

                   16,795       16,795 

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

   101,329   105,214                     

Shares granted to Directors

   560   270                     

Proceeds from employee stock plans

   46,812   30,747                     

Stock repurchase plan

       (320,224)                    

Purchase of PetroAlliance

   16,430   7,838                     

Stock based compensation cost

   26,466                         

Shares issued on conversion of debentures

   2                         

Net income

           1,223,870               1,223,870 

Dividends declared ($0.75 per share)

           (441,709)                

Tax benefit on stock options

   4,132                         
   

  


 


 


 


 


 


Balance, December 31, 2004

  $2,454,219  $(1,684,394) $6,287,905  $52,773  $(235,271) $(758,495) $657,581 
   

  


 


 


 


 


 


 

See theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V., INCORPORATED IN THE NETHERLANDS

Part II, Item 8 ANTILLES) AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

 

SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

   Issued

  In Treasury

  Shares
Outstanding


 

Balance, January 1, 2002

  667,094,178  (91,203,780) 575,890,398 

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

  10,490  2,243,400  2,253,890 

Shares granted to Directors

  —    3,500  3,500 

Employee stock plan

  —    2,677,842  2,677,842 

Acquisition of Technoguide

  —    1,347,485  1,347,485 
   
  

 

Balance, December 31, 2002

  667,104,668  (84,931,553) 582,173,115 

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

  1,320  1,306,305  1,307,625 

Shares granted to Directors

  —    3,500  3,500 

Employee stock plan

  —    2,464,088  2,464,088 
   
  

 

Balance, December 31, 2003

  667,105,988  (81,157,660) 585,948,328 

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

  —    5,610,259  5,610,259 

Shares granted to Directors

  —    14,500  14,500 

Employee stock plan

  —    1,654,879  1,654,879 

Stock repurchase plan

  —    (5,148,200) (5,148,200)

Purchase of PetroAlliance

  —    421,870  421,870 

Shares issued on conversion of debentures

  27  —    27 
   
  

 

Balance, December 31, 2004

  667,106,015  (78,604,352) 588,501,663 
   
  

 

See theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.    Business Description

1.Business Description

 

Founded in 1927, Schlumberger Limited is a global technology(Schlumberger) the world’s leading oilfield services company, consistingsupplying technology, project management, and information solutions that optimize performance in the oil and gas industry. Schlumberger consists of fourtwo business segments: first, Schlumberger Oilfield Services one ofand WesternGeco. Oilfield Services is the leading providersworld’s premier oilfield service company supplying a wide range of technology services and solutions to the international petroleum industry; second,industry. The Oilfield Services segment provides virtually all exploration and production services required during the life of an oil and gas reservoir. WesternGeco provides comprehensive worldwide reservoir imaging, monitoring, and development services, with extensive seismic crews and data processing centers as well as a large multiclient seismic library. Services range from 3D and time-lapse (4D) seismic surveys to multi-component surveys for delineating prospects and reservoir management;management. WesternGeco is 70% owned by Schlumberger and 30% owned by Baker Hughes; third, SchlumbergerSema, an IT services company providing consulting and systems integration services, and network and infrastructure solutions, primarily to the global energy sector, and other regional markets spanning the finance and public sectors and fourth, the Other business segment which principally comprises the Axalto (Smart Cards and Point-of-Sale Terminals), Electricity Meters, Business Continuity, Infodata, Telecom Software Products, Water Services, Essentis and Payphones businesses, all of which are in active divestiture negotiations.

On September 22, 2003, Schlumberger announced the signing of an agreement with Atos Origin for the sale of the SchlumbergerSema business. The sale closed on January 29, 2004.Hughes.

 

2.    Summary of Accounting Policies

2.Summary of Accounting Policies

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements of Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Discontinued Operations

In July 2003, Schlumberger completed the sale of its NPTest semiconductor testing business to a partnership led by Francisco Partners and Shah Management. The proceeds were $220 million in cash. Additionally, the partnership has a contingent obligation to make a further payment to Schlumberger upon a subsequent qualifying disposition or an initial public offering of NPTest by the partnership, under certain circumstances. The results of NPTest are reported asDiscontinued Operationsin theConsolidated Statement of Income and include a net loss of $12 million on the sale. The net assets were $202 million.

In August 2003, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Verification Systems business by a proceed-free management buyout. The results of Verification Systems are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income and include a net loss of $18 million on the sale. The net assets were $17 million.

In October 2003, Schlumberger completed the sale of its e-City ‘pay & display’ parking solutions business to Apax Partners. The proceeds were $84 million in cash. The results of e-City are reported asDiscontinued Operationsin theConsolidated Statement of Income and include a net loss of $56 million on the sale. The net assets were $120 million, including a $65 million allocation of goodwill.

In December, 2002, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Reed Hycalog drillbits business. The proceeds included $259 million in cash and 9.7 million shares of Grant Prideco common stock with a value of $103 million. The results for the Reed Hycalog operations are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income and, in 2002, include results of operations of $32 million and gain on sale of $66 million. The net assets were $185 million.

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Part II, Item 8 

Revenue and operating income (loss) from discontinued operations for 2003, 2002 and 2001 were as follows:

(Stated in thousands) 

   2003   2002   2001 

e-City:

               

Revenue

  $99,388   $124,500   $121,575 

Operating income (loss)

  $(4,328)  $(1,224)  $7,826 

NPTest & Verification Systems:

               

Revenue

  $120,318   $240,113   $180,865 

Operating income (loss)

  $967   $909   $(11,045)

Reed Hycalog:

               

Revenue

  $   $212,433   $244,639 

Operating income

  $   $31,553   $31,582 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of majority-owned subsidiaries. Significant 20% - 50% owned companies are carried on the equity method and classified inInvestments in Affiliated Companies. The pro rata share of Schlumberger after-tax earnings is included inInterest and other income. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain items from prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, Schlumberger evaluates its estimates, including those related to bad debts, valuation of inventories and investments, recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets, income tax provision and deferred taxes, profit assumptions on long-term percentage-of-completion contracts,multiclient seismic data, contingencies and litigation and actuarial assumptions for employee benefit plans. Schlumberger bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Oilfield Services

Products and Services Revenue

 

Schlumberger’s products and services are generally sold based upon purchase orders, contracts or contractsother persuasive evidence of an arrangement with the customer that include fixed or determinable prices and that do not include right of return or other similar provisions or other significant post delivery obligations. Revenue is recognized for products upon delivery, customer acceptance and when title passes.collectibility is reasonably assured. Sale of product represented less than 10% of Schlumberger’s operating revenue in 2004. Revenue is recognized when services are rendered and collectibility is reasonably assured.

Certain revenues are recognized on a time and materials basis, or on a percentage of completion basis, depending on the contract, as services are provided. Revenue from time and material service contracts is recognized as the services are provided. Revenue from fixed price contracts is recognized over the contract term based on the percentage of the cost of services provided during the period compared to the total estimated cost of services to be provided over the entire contract. Losses on contracts are recognized during the period in which the loss first becomes probable and reasonably estimated.

 

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Part II, Item 8 

Software Revenue

 

Revenue derived from the sale of licenses for itsof Schlumberger software, maintenance and related services may include installation, consulting and training services.

If services are not essential to the functionality of the software, the revenue for each element of the contract is recognized separately based on its respective vendor specific objective evidence of fair value when all of the following conditions are met: a signed contract is obtained, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed andor determinable and collectibility is probable.

If an ongoing vendor obligation exists under the license arrangement, or if any uncertainties with regard to customer acceptance are significant, revenue for the related element is deferred based on its vendor specific objective evidence of fair value. Vendor specific objective evidence of fair value is determined as being the price for the element when sold separately. If vendor specific objective evidence of fair value does not exist for all undelivered elements, all revenue is deferred until sufficient evidence exists or all elements have been delivered.

 

The percentage of completion method of accounting is applied to contracts whereby software is being customized to a customer’s specifications.

Multiple Element Arrangement and CollectibilityWesternGeco

 

Many salesRevenues from all services are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenues from contract services performed on a dayrate basis are recognized as the service is performed. Revenues from other contract services, including pre-funded multiclient surveys, are recognized as the seismic data is acquired and/or processed on a proportionate basis as work is performed. This method requires revenue to be recognized based upon quantifiable measures of progress, such as square kilometers acquired. Multiclient data surveys are licensed or sold to customers on a non-transferable basis. Revenues on completed multiclient data surveys are recognized upon obtaining a signed licensing agreement and providing customers access to such data. Losses on contracts are recognized during the period in which the loss first becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated.

Multiple Deliverable Arrangements

Sales in both segments may be generated from complex contractual arrangements that require significant revenue recognition judgments, particularly in the areas ofinclude multiple element arrangements.deliverables. Revenues from contracts with multiple elementthese arrangements such as those including installation and integration services, are recognized as each elementitem is earneddelivered based on thetheir relative fair value of each element and when the delivered elementsitems have stand alonestand-alone value to the customers.

The assessment of collectibility is particularly critical in determining whether revenue should be recognized in the current market environment. As part of the revenue recognition process, Schlumberger determines whether trade and notes receivables are reasonably assured of collection based on various factors, including the ability to sell those receivables and whether there has been deterioration in the credit quality of customers that could result in the inability to sell the receivables. In situations where Schlumberger has the ability to sell the receivables without recourse, revenue is recognized to the extent of the value Schlumberger could reasonably expect to realize from the sale. Schlumberger defers revenue and related costs when it is uncertain as to whether it will be able to collect or sell the receivable. Schlumberger defers revenue but recognizes costs when it determines that the collection or sale of the receivable is unlikely.customer.

 

Translation of Non-US Currencies

 

The Oilfield Services and WesternGeco segmentsSchlumberger’s functional currency is primarily the US dollar. The SchlumbergerSema segment and Other segment functional currencies are primarily local currencies. All assets and liabilities recorded in functional currencies other than US dollars are translated at current exchange rates. The resulting adjustments are charged or credited directly to theStockholders’ Equity section of theConsolidated Balance Sheet. Revenue and expenses are translated at the weighted-average exchange rates for the period. All realized and unrealized transaction gains and losses are included in income in the period in which they occur. Schlumberger’s policy is to hedge against unrealized gains and losses on a monthly basis. Included in the 20032004 results were transaction gainslosses of $9 million, compared with gain of $1 million compared with lossesin 2003 and a loss of $2 million and $7 million in 2002 and 2001, respectively.2002.

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Currency exchange contracts are entered into as a hedge against the effect of future settlement of assets and liabilities denominated in other than the functional currency of the individual businesses. Gains or losses on the contracts are recognized when the currency exchange rates fluctuate, and the resulting charge or credit partially offsets the unrealized currency gains or losses on those assets and liabilities. On December 31, 2003,2004, contracts were outstanding for the US dollar equivalent of $2.2$1.1 billion in various foreign currencies. These contracts mature on various dates in 2004.

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Part II, Item 8 2005.

 

Investments

 

Both short-termShort-term investments and fixedFixed income investments, held to maturity comprise are comprised primarily of eurodollar time deposits, certificates of deposit and commercial paper, euronotes and eurobonds, and are substantially all denominated in US dollars. They are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market. Substantially all the investments designated as held to maturity that were purchased and matured during the year had original maturities of less than three months. Short-term investments that are designated as trading are stated at market. The unrealized gains/losses on such securities at both December 31, 2004 and 2003 were not significant.

For purposes of theConsolidated Statement of Cash Flows, Schlumberger does not consider short-term investments to be cash equivalents as they generally havea significant portion of them has original maturities in excess of three months.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at average cost or at market, whichever is lower. Inventory consists of materials, supplies and finished goods. Costs included in inventories consist of materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead.

 

Fixed Assets and Depreciation

 

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, which is provided for by charges to income over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Fixed assets include the manufacturing cost (average cost) of oilfield technical equipment manufactured or assembled by subsidiaries of Schlumberger. Expenditures for renewals, replacements and improvements are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred. Upon sale or other disposition, the applicable amounts of asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the net amount, less proceeds from disposal, is charged or credited to income.

 

Multiclient Seismic Data

 

The multiclient library consists of completed and in-process seismic surveys that are licensed on a nonexclusive basis. This data may be acquired and/or processed by Schlumberger or subcontractors. Multiclient surveys are primarily generated utilizing Schlumberger resources. Schlumberger capitalizes costs directly incurred in acquiring and processing the cost of obtaining multiclient surveys.seismic data. Such costs are charged toCost of goods sold and services based on athe percentage of the total costs to the estimated total revenue that Schlumberger expects to receive from the sales of such data. However, under no circumstance will an individual survey carry a net book value greater than a 4- year straight-lined amortized value.

The carrying value of individual surveysthe multiclient library is reviewed at leastfor impairment annually and adjustmentsas well as when an event or change in circumstance indicating impairment may have occurred. Adjustments to the value are made based uponrecorded when it is determined that estimated future revenues, which involves significant judgment on the revisedpart of Schlumberger, would not be sufficient to recover the carrying value of the surveys. Significant adverse charges in Schlumberger’s estimated future revenues for the surveys.could result in impairment charges in a future period.

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Goodwill, Other Intangibles and Long-lived Assets

 

Schlumberger records as goodwill the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (SFAS 142), requires goodwill to be tested for impairment annually as well as when an event or change in circumstance indicates an impairment may have occurred. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step approach. The first step tests for impairment by comparing the fair value of Schlumberger’s individual reporting units to their carrying amount to determine if there is a potential goodwill impairment. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the implied fair value of the goodwill of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value.

Capitalized SoftwareFor purposes of performing the impairment test for goodwill as required by SFAS 142 Schlumberger’s reporting units are the four geographic areas comprising the Oilfield Services segment in addition to the WesternGeco segment. Schlumberger estimates the fair value of these reporting units using a discounted cash flow analysis and/or applying various market multiples. From time to time a third party valuation expert may be utilized to assist in the determination of fair value. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Schlumberger’s estimates of the fair value of each of its previously mentioned reporting units was significantly in excess of their carrying value during 2004, 2003 and 2002. Schlumberger performs the annual goodwill impairment test of its WesternGeco reporting unit on October 1st of every year while the reporting units comprising the Oilfield Services segment are tested as of December 31st.

 

The costs incurredLong-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the developmentcarrying value may not be recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, the carrying value of computer software that will be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are capitalized when technological feasibility has been established, generally when allsuch assets is compared to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the planning, designing, codingassets and testing activities thattheir eventual disposition. If such cash flows are necessary in ordernot sufficient to establish thatsupport the product can be producedasset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to meet its design specifications including functions, features and technical performance requirements are completed. These capitalized costs are subject to an ongoing assessment of recoverability based on anticipated future revenues and changes in hardware and software technologies. Costs that are capitalized include direct labor and related overheads. Total capitalized internally developed software costs was $47 million at December 31, 2003 of which $33 million was deferred in 2003.

Amortization of capitalized software development costs begins whenreduce the product is available for general release. Amortization is provided on the greater of the straight-line method or the sales ratio method over the estimated useful life. Unamortized capitalized software development costs determined to be in excess of the net realizablecarrying value of the product are expensed immediately.long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. In order to estimate the fair value of a long-lived asset, Schlumberger may engage a third-party to assist with the valuation. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, Schlumberger could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future.

Schlumberger evaluates the remaining useful life of its intangible assets on a periodic basis to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining estimated amortization period.

Schlumberger capitalizes certain costs of internally developed software. Capitalized costs include purchased materials and services, payroll and payroll related costs and interest costs. The costs of internally developed software isare amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life, which is principally 65 years.

 

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Part II, Item 8 

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

On an annual basis Schlumberger reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets, including goodwill, intangible assets and investments. In addition, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the historical cost-carrying value of an asset may no longer be recoverable, a review is performed. Schlumberger assesses recoverability of the carrying value of the asset by estimating the future net cash flows expected to result from the asset, including eventual disposition. If the future net cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the difference between the asset’s carrying value and fair value.

In accordance with SFAS 142 (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets), which was adopted by Schlumberger commencing January 1, 2002, goodwill ceased to be amortized.

Taxes on Income

 

Schlumberger and its subsidiaries compute taxes on income in accordance with the tax rules and regulations of the many taxing authorities where the income is earned. The income tax rates imposed by these taxing authorities vary substantially. Taxable income may differ from pretax income for financial accounting purposes. To the extent that differences are due to revenue or expense items reported in one period for tax purposes and in another period for financial accounting purposes, an appropriate provision for deferred income taxes is made. Any effect of changes in income tax rates or tax laws are included in the provision for income taxes in the period of enactment. When it is more likely than not that a portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized in the future, Schlumberger provides a corresponding valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.

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Schlumberger’s tax filings are subject to regular audit by the tax authorities in most of the jurisdictions in which it conducts business. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes which are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes which will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are made based upon prior experience and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulation, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities which could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, Schlumberger will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the year in which such resolution occurs.

Approximately $2.3$3.0 billion of consolidated income retained for use in the business on December 31, 20032004 represented undistributed earnings of consolidated subsidiaries and the pro rata Schlumberger share of 20% –50%-50% owned companies. No provision is made for deferred income taxes on those earnings considered to be indefinitely reinvested or earnings that would not be taxed when remitted.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Schlumberger’s financial instruments which potentially subject the company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. Schlumberger maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable based on expected collectibility and performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition.

 

Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income, as adjusted for the interest on convertible debentures unless the adjustment is anti-dilutive, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding assuming dilution, the calculation of which assumes (i) that all stock options which are in the money are exercised at the beginning of the period and the proceeds used by Schlumberger to purchase shares at the average market price for the period, and (ii) the convertible debentures have been converted unless the effect is anti-dilutive.

 

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Part II, Item 8 

The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for each of the last three years:

 

(Stated in thousands except per share amounts)


 
   Income (loss)
from Continuing
Operations
   Average
Shares
Outstanding
   Earnings (loss)
Per Share from
Continuing
Operations
 

2003

              

Basic

  $            472,557   583,904   $                    0.81 
            


Dilutive effect of convertible debentures

   15,938   10,566      

Dilutive effect of options

       2,587      


  

     
   $488,495   597,057   $0.82 

less: Anti-dilutive effect of convertible debentures

   (15,938)  (10,566)   (0.01)


  

  


Diluted

  $472,557   586,491   $0.81 
   


  

  


2002

              

Basic

  $(2,417,214)  578,588   $(4.18)
            


Dilutive effect of options

             


  

     

Diluted1

  $(2,417,214)  578,588   $(4.18)
   


  

  


2001

              

Basic

  $493,854   574,328   $0.86 
            


Dilutive effect of options

       5,886      


  

     

Diluted

  $493,854   580,214   $0.85 
   


  

  


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1.There is no dilution of shares or earnings per share in 2002 due to the net loss.


   (Stated in thousands except per share amounts) 
   Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Weighted
Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


 

2004

            

Basic

  $1,014,052  589,089  $1.72 
          


Assumed conversion of debentures

   28,788  19,105     

Assumed exercise of stock options

      4,678     
   


 

    

Diluted

  $1,042,840  612,872  $1.70 
   


 

 


2003

            

Basic

  $398,169  583,904  $0.68 
          


Assumed conversion of debentures

   15,938  10,566     

Assumed exercise of stock options

      2,587     
   


 

    
   $414,107  597,057  $0.69 

less: Anti-dilutive effect of assumed conversion of debentures

   (15,938) (10,566)  (0.01)
   


 

 


   $398,169  586,491  $0.68 
   


 

 


2002

            

Basic

  $488,857  578,588  $0.84 
          


Assumed exercise of stock options

      3,345     
   


 

    

Diluted

  $488,857  581,933  $0.84 
   


 

 


 

Adjusted Net IncomeEmployee stock options to purchase approximately 8.7 million, 24.8 million and 28.1 million shares of common stock at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the option exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock, and therefore, the effect on diluted earnings per share would have been anti-dilutive. In addition, computation of diluted earnings per share at December 31, 2003 also excludes the effects of approximately 19.1 million common shares issuable upon conversion of the 1.5% Series A Convertible Debentures and the 2.125% Series B Convertible Debentures as their inclusion would have also had an anti-dilutive effect.

 

The following is a reconciliation of reported net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) following the adoption of SFAS 142 (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) on January 1, 2002.

(Stated in thousands)


   2003  2002   2001

Reported Net Income (Loss)

  $383,002  $(2,319,995)  $522,217

Goodwill amortization

          291,574

  


  

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)

  $383,002  $(2,319,995)  $813,791
   

  


  

Research & Engineering

 

All research and engineering expenditures are expensed as incurred, including costs relating to patents or rights that may result from such expenditures. Included in 2001 expenditures was a charge of $25 million for in-process R&D related to the Bull CP8 acquisition.

 

New Accounting StandardsStandard

 

In July 2002,December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 146123R(Share-Based Payment.)The standard amends SFAS 123 (Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal ActivitiesStock Based Compensation). and concludes that services received from employees in exchange for stock-based compensation results in a cost to the employer that must be recognized in the financial statements. The standard required companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather thancost of such awards should be measured at fair value at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. Examples of costs covered by the standard include lease termination costs and certain employee severance costs that are associatedgrant. SFAS 123R provides public companies with a restructuring, discontinued operation, plant closing, or other exit or disposal activity. Previous accounting guidance was provided by EITF Issue No. 94-3, (Liability Recognitionchoice of transition methods to implement the standard. Schlumberger anticipates applying the modified prospective method whereby companies would recognize compensation cost for Certain Employee Termination Benefitsthe unamortized portion of vested awards outstanding at the effective date of SFAS 123R (July 1, 2005 for Schlumberger) and Other Costs to Exit an Activity [including Certain Costs Incurredgranted after January 1, 1995. Such cost will be recognized in a Restructuring]). SFAS 146 replaced Issue 94-3.Schlumberger’s financial statements over the remaining vesting period. As described in Note 19, in 2003 Schlumberger adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 146 prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002.

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Part II, Item 8 

In November 2002, FASB Interpretation No. 45Nos. 123 and 148 (Guarantor’s Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others) was issued. It requires certain accounting and disclosures of guarantees to third parties including indebtedness. The interpretation is effective on a prospective basis for guarantees issued or modifiedgrants after January 1, 2003. Therefore, effective July 1, 2005, Schlumberger will have to apply the provisions of SFAS 123R to the unvested portion of awards granted during the period of January 1, 1995 to December 31, 2002. The implementation of this interpretation did not have a material effect on Schlumberger’s financial position or results of operations.

In January 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued No. 00-21 (Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables). This EITF establishes the criteria for recognizing revenue in arrangements when several items are bundled into one agreement. EITF 00-21 does not allow revenue recognition unless the fair value of the undelivered element(s) is available and the element has stand-alone value to the customer. EITF 00-21 also provides guidance on allocating the total contract revenue to the individual elements based upon the available fair value of each deliverable. The implementation of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on Schlumberger’s financial position or results of operations.

In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, (Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51). The primary objective of the interpretation is to provide guidance on the identification of, and financial reporting for entities over which control is achieved through means other than voting rights; such entities are known as variable-interest entities (VIE’s). FIN 46 provides guidance that determines (1) whether consolidation is required under the “controlling financial interest” model of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 (ARB 51),Consolidated Financial Statements, or other existing authoritative guidance, or, alternative, (2) whether the variable-interest model under FIN 46 should be used to account for existing and new entities. Schlumberger does not believe that the adoption of this statement will have a material effect on the financial position orstandard is currently expected to reduce Schlumberger’s 2005 diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.03.

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3.Discontinued Operations

The results of operations.

In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 149 (following businesses are reported asAmendmentDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Statement 133 on Derivative InstrumentsIncome. All gains and Hedging Activities) which amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133 (Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities). SFAS 149, which is to be applied prospectively, is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The adoptionlosses disclosed below are presented net of this new standard did not have a material impact on Schlumberger’s results of operations or financial position.

In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, issued SFAS No. 150, (Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity). The Standard specifies that instruments within its scope embody obligations of the issues and therefore, the issuer must classify them as liabilities. The Standard was effective July 1, 2003, and had no material effect on Schlumberger’s financial position.

In January 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FSP No. FAS 106-1 (Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003). The statement permits the deferral of accounting related to the effects of the legislation until the earlier of issuance of final accounting guidance by the FASB or a significant plan amendment/curtailment event requiring remeasurement, occurring after January 31, 2004. Schlumberger expects the new legislation will significantly reduce future postretirement medical costs.income taxes, where applicable.

 

3.    Hanover Compressor Company2004

 

The sale of the SchlumbergerSema business was completed in January 2004. Schlumberger received €393 million after adjustments ($495 million) in cash and 19.3 million shares of common stock of Atos Origin with a value of €1.02 billion ($1.27 billion), which represented approximately 29% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin after the transaction was completed. The results of SchlumbergerSema include, in the first quarter of 2004, a gain of $26 million on the sale and in the second quarter of 2004, a credit of $15 million related to adjustments to several accruals. The net assets were approximately $2.2 billion, including $1.3 billion of goodwill.

In August 2001,

On February 2, 2004, Schlumberger sold 9.6 million of the Atos Origin shares for a net consideration of €500 million ($625 million). As a result of this sale, Schlumberger’s investment was reduced to approximately 15% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin. The equity in earnings representing Schlumberger’s interest in Atos Origin for the four days ending February 2, 2004 was not material. This investment was accounted for using the cost method as of February 2, 2004. On April 30, 2004 Schlumberger sold its Oilfield Services worldwide gas compression activity to Hanover Compressor Company.remaining holding of 9.7 million Atos Origin shares for consideration of €465 million ($551 million) net of expenses. The proceeds included 8.7 millionlosses on the sales of the Atos Origin shares of Hanover Compressor common stock, with a value at closing of $173$21 million which is restricted from marketability until August 30, 2004, and a $150 million long-term subordinated note maturing December 15, 2005.

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Part II, Item 8 

In the fourth quarter of 2003, Schlumberger sold the subordinated note for $177 million and realized a pretax gain of $32 million ($20 million after-tax).

At December 31, 2003 the carrying value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor common stock exceeded the market value. As required by generally accepted accounting principles (SFAS 115), Schlumberger wrote down its investment to the fair market value of $91.4 million at December 31, 2003 and recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $81.2 million.

As part of the sale agreement, Hanover Compressor had an option to put its interest in the PIGAP II joint venture in Venezuela back to Schlumberger if certain financing conditions were not met. Hanover Compressor did not exercise this option.

4.    Charges – Continuing Operations

Schlumberger recorded the following charges/credits in continuing operations:

In December 2003, a pretax gain of $32 million ($20 million after-tax, $0.03 per share – diluted) resulting from the sale of the Hanover Compressor note. The pretax gain isare classified inInterest and other incomein theConsolidated Statement of Income (see Note 5).

At December 31, 2003, the assets and liabilities of the SchlumbergerSema business that were subsequently eliminated from Schlumberger’sConsolidated Balance Sheet, were aggregated and presented asAssets held for sale ($3.24 billion) andLiabilities held for sale ($1.22 billion).

The components of theAssets and Liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2003 is as follows:

   (Stated in millions)

Assets held for sale

    

Receivables

  $978

Inventories

   37

Other current assets

   159

Fixed assets

   481

Goodwill

   1,334

Intangible assets

   158

Deferred taxes

   35

Other assets

   56
   

   $3,238
   

Liabilities held for sale

    

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $1,066

Liability for taxes on income

   14

Other liabilities

   133

Minority interest

   5
   

   $1,218
   

In December 2003, a pretax and after-tax chargeFebruary 2004, Schlumberger sold its Telecom Billing Software business for $37 million in cash, excluding potential future cash proceeds of $81up to $10 million, ($0.13 per share – diluted) relating to the write-down to fair market value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor common stock. The write-downwhich $7 million was required by SFAS 115 as the declinereceived in the market value of the stock is “other than temporary” and is classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

In September 2003, a pretax multiclient library impairment charge of $398third quarter. A $17 million ($205 million, $0.34 per share – diluted, after a tax credit of $106 million and a minority interest of $88 million), following an evaluation of current and expected future conditions in the seismic sector, a pretax seismic vessel impairment charge of $54 million ($38 million, $0.06 per share – diluted, after a minority interest credit of $16 million) and a $31 million pretax and after-tax gain ($0.05 per share – diluted) on the sale of a drilling rig. The pretax amounts are classified inCost of goods sold and serviceswas recognized in theConsolidated Statement first quarter of Income.2004 and a gain of $7 million related to the additional cash proceeds received was recognized in the third quarter. The net assets were approximately $17 million.

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In March 2004, Schlumberger launched and concluded tender offers to acquire three series of outstanding European bonds; $1.3 billion of principal was repurchasedsold its Infodata business for a total cost of $1.5 billion, which included the premium, and issuing and tender costs. The total charge$104 million in cash. A $48 million gain on the tenderssale was $168recognized in the first quarter of 2004. The net assets were approximately $47 million, including goodwill of which $81.5$42 million.

In April 2004, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Business Continuity (BCO) business for $237 million in cash. A $48 million gain on the sale was recordedrecognized in the second quarter of 2003, when2004. The net assets were approximately $160 million, including goodwill of $83 million.

In May 2004, Schlumberger’s wholly owned subsidiary Schlumberger BV sold, via a public offering, 34.8 million ordinary shares that it had held in its smart card business Axalto Holding NV, which represented 87% of the first tender closed, withtotal ordinary shares outstanding. The sale price was €14.80 per share, resulting in net proceeds, after expenses, of $606 million, including a subsequent placement of 166,250 shares. A $7 million loss on the balancesale was recognized in the second quarter of $86.32004.

In the third quarter of 2004 a gain of $18 million recordedwas recognized consisting of (1) a $9 million gain on the sale of Schlumberger’s residual investment of 5.1 million shares in Axalto (the sale price was €16.59 per share giving net proceeds, after expenses, of $99 million) and (2) a $9 million reversal of a liability related to the sale. The net assets were approximately $700 million, including goodwill of $415 million.

In July 2004, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Electricity Metering North America business for $248 million, in cash. The results of Electricity Metering North America included a net gain of $25 million including a US tax valuation allowance release of $49 million related to a tax loss carry forward associated with the sale of SchlumbergerSema (which is also included inDiscontinued Operations)in the second quarter of 2004. This transaction allowed for the recognition of a deferred tax asset that was previously offset by a valuation allowance. Excluding the reversal of the valuation allowance, the transaction would have resulted in a loss of $24 million. The net assets were approximately $146 million, including goodwill of $94 million.

In July, 2004, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Telecom Messaging business for $15 million, consisting of $6 million in cash and $9 million in future payments, of which an initial payment of $3 million was received in November 2004. A $4 million loss on the sale was recognized in the third quarter of 2003.2004. The net assets were approximately $15 million.

During the first quarter of 2005, Schlumberger completed the sales of its Global Tel*Link, Public Phones and Essentis activities. The results of these businesses are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income and, in the fourth quarter of 2004 include accruals of approximately $15 million relating to the net losses on the sale of Public Phones and Essentis and a $17 million impairment charge relating to goodwill and intangible assets associated with the Essentis business.

The totalassets and liabilities which will be eliminated from the SchlumbergerConsolidated Balance Sheetin the first quarter of 2005 have been aggregated and presented on theConsolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2004 asAssets held for sale ($65 million) andLiabilities held for sale ($35 million).

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An analysis of the above 2003 charges was $440 million. A summaryAssets and Liabilities held for sale at December 31, 2004 is as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


 

Gain on sale of Hanover Compressor note

  $(32)

Write-down of Hanover Compressor stock

   81 

Multiclient seismic library impairment

   398 

Seismic vessel impairment

   54 

Gain on sale of rig

   (31)

Bond repurchase premium and costs

   168 


Charges before tax and Minority interest

   638 

Tax

   (94)

Minority interest

   (104)


   $440 
   


   (Stated in millions)

Assets held for sale

    

Cash

  $7

Receivables

   18

Other current assets

   13

Other assets

   27
   

   $65
   

Liabilities held for sale

    

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $26

Other liabilities

   9
   

   $35
   

 

2003

In July 2003, Schlumberger completed the sale of its NPTest semiconductor testing business to a partnership led by Francisco Partners and Shah Management. The proceeds received were $220 million in cash, resulting in a $12 million loss on the sale. Additionally, the partnership has a contingent obligation to make a further payment to Schlumberger under certain circumstances. The net assets were $202 million.

In August 2003, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Verification Systems business by a proceed-free management buyout resulting in an $18 million loss on the sale. The net assets were $17 million.

In October 2003, Schlumberger completed the sale of its e-City ‘pay & display’ parking solutions business to Apax Partners. The proceeds received were $84 million in cash resulting in a $56 million loss on the sale. The net assets were $120 million, including $65 million of goodwill.

2002

In December 2002, Schlumberger completed the sale of its Reed Hycalog drillbits business. The proceeds received included $259 million in cash and 9.7 million shares of Grant Prideco common stock with a value of $103 million, resulting in a $66 million gain on the sale. The net chargeassets were $185 million.

The following table summarizes the results of $3,081 million ($5.30 per share). these discontinued operations:

   (Stated in millions) 
   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Revenues

  $467  $4,367  $4,311 

Income (loss) before taxes

  $63  $95  $(2,841)

Tax expense

   16   34   31 

Gains (losses) on disposal, net of tax

   163   (76)  63 
   

  


 


Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $210  $(15) $(2,809)
   

  


 


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SchlumbergerSema Goodwill and Other Charges – Discontinued operations

On December 10, 2002, Schlumberger announced that the Board of Directors had approved an updated strategy for its SchlumbergerSema business segment. The new strategic plan outlook, current business values and the reorganization of SchlumbergerSema constituteconstituted significant events that required an impairment analysis to be performed in accordance with FASSFAS 142. SchlumbergerSema was ‘valued’ on a stand-alone basis; each reporting unit within SchlumbergerSema

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was valued using a discounted cash flow analysis based on a long-term forecast prepared by SchlumbergerSema management with the assistance of a third party valuation expert. The implied multiples yielded by the discounted cash flow analysis were compared to observed trading multiples of comparable companies and recent transactions in the IT services industry to assess the fair value of the reporting units. The fair value was below the book value. As a result, a $2.638 billion pretax and after-tax goodwill impairment charge was written down to its estimated fair value based on Schlumberger’s valuation. Therecorded. This impairment of goodwill mainly reflectsreflected the current difficulties of the telecommunications industry and the severely depressed market values of the IT companies serving SchlumbergerSema’s sector.sector at the time of the charge. Certain intangible assets were also identified and written down as part of this process.

Schlumbergerprocess resulting in a $147 million pretax charge ($132 million after-tax). Additional charges recorded included $97 million ($78 million after-tax) of severance, facility and other costs in an effort to reduce costs at SchlumbergerSema and a $52 million valuation allowance against a deferred tax asset in Europe.

The following is a summary of the above 2002 charges included in loss from discontinued operations:

   (Stated in millions)
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

Charges & Credits:

                

- Goodwill impairment

  $2,638  $—    $—    $2,638

- Intangibles impairment

   147   15   —     132

- SchlumbergerSema severance and other

   97   19   —     78

- Valuation allowance

   —     (52)  —     52
   

  


 

  

   $2,882  $(18) $  $2,900
   

  


 

  

4.Hanover Compressor Company

In August 2001, Schlumberger sold its Oilfield Services worldwide gas compression activity to Hanover Compressor Company. The proceeds included 8.7 million shares of Hanover Compressor common stock, with a value at closing of $173 million, which was restricted from sale until August 30, 2004, and a $150 million long-term subordinated note maturing December 15, 2005. Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor, which is classified as an available-for-sale security, is stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of tax. This investment is included inOther Assets in theConsolidated Balance Sheet.

In the fourth quarter of 2003, Schlumberger sold the subordinated note for $177 million and realized a pretax gain of $32 million ($20 million after-tax).

At December 31, 2003, the carrying value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor common stock exceeded the market value. As the decline in the market value of the Stock was deemed to be “other than temporary”, Schlumberger wrote down the cost basis of its investment to the fair market value of $91.4 million at December 31, 2003 and recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $81.2 million in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (SFAS No. 115).

At December 31, 2004, the fair market value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor was $123 million.

5.Charges – Continuing Operations

Schlumberger recorded the following charges/credits in continuing operations:

Debt Extinguishment Costs

In June 2004, Schlumberger Technology Corporation bought back and retired $351 million of its outstanding $1 billion 6.5% Notes due 2012. As a result, Schlumberger recorded a pretax charge of $37 million ($23 million after-tax), which included market premium and transaction costs.

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In March 2004, Schlumberger plc (SPLC) accepted tenders for the outstanding £175 million SPLC 6.50% Guaranteed Bonds due 2032. In addition, Schlumberger SA (SSA) bought back €25 million of the outstanding €274 million SSA 5.25% Guaranteed Bonds due 2008 and €7 million of the outstanding €259 million SSA 5.875% Guaranteed Bonds due 2011. As a result, Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $77 million, which included market and tender premiums, and transaction costs.

Between June 12 and July 22, 2003, subsidiaries of Schlumberger launched and concluded tender offers to acquire three series of outstanding European bonds; $1.3 billion of principal was repurchased for a total cost of $1.5 billion, which included the premium, and issuing and tender costs. The total pretax and after-tax charge on the tenders was $168 million, of which $81.5 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2003, when the first tender closed, with the balance of $86.3 million recorded in the third quarter of 2003.

The above pretax charges are classified inDebt extinguishment costs in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Other Charges

2004

Third quarter of 2004:

In connection with its ongoing restructuring program in order to reduce overhead, Schlumberger recorded, a pretax and after-tax charge of $3 million related to employee severance. This charge is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Schlumberger recorded a pretax charge of $11 million ($10 million after-tax ) related to an Intellectual Property settlement which is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Second quarter of 2004:

Schlumberger sold 9.7 million ordinary shares of Atos Origin SA at a price of €48.50 per share. The net proceeds for the sale were $551 million and Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax loss of $7 million on this transaction which reflects both banking fees and currency effect. The pretax charge is classified inInterest and other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income. As a result of this transaction Schlumberger does not have any remaining ownership interest in Atos Origin SA.

In connection with its continuing restructuring program in order to reduce overhead Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $4 million related to employee terminations. This charge is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Schlumberger Technology Corporation settled its US Interest Rate Swaps resulting in a pretax gain of $10 million ($6 million after-tax) which is classified inInterest Expense in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $11 million related to a vacated leased facility in the UK which is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax credit of $5 million related to the release of a litigation reserve which was no longer required and is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

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First quarter of 2004:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation paid off its commercial paper program in the US. As a result, the $500 million US interest-rate swaps that were designated as cash-flow hedges became ineffective. Schlumberger recorded a pretax non-cash charge of $73 million ($46 million after-tax) to recognize unrealized losses previously recorded inOther Comprehensive Income. The pretax charge is classified inInterest expense in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Schlumberger sold 9.6 million ordinary shares of Atos Origin SA at a price of €52.95 per share. The net proceeds for the sale were $625 million and Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax loss of $14 million on this transaction which reflects both banking fees and currency effect. The pretax charge is classified inInterest and other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

Schlumberger has commenced a restructuring program in order to reduce overhead. Consequently, a pretax charge of $20 million ($14 million after-tax) was taken in the quarter related to a voluntary early retirement program in the United States and is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

The following is a summary of the above 2004 charges:

   (Stated in millions) 
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

 

Charges & Credits:

                 

- Debt extinguishment costs

  $115  $14  $—    $101 

- Restructuring program charges

   27   6   —     21 

- Intellectual Property settlement charge

   11   1   —     10 

- Loss on sale of Atos Origin shares

   21   —     —     21 

- US interest-rate swap settlement gain

   (10)  (4)  —     (6)

- Vacated leased facility reserve

   11   —     —     11 

- Litigation reserve release

   (5)  —     —     (5)

- Loss recognized on interest-rate swaps

   73   27   —     46 
   


 


 

  


   $243  $44  $—    $199 
   


 


 

  


2003

In December 2003, Schlumberger recorded a pretax gain of $32 million ($20 million after-tax) resulting from the sale of the Hanover Compressor note. The pretax gain is classified inInterest and other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

In December 2003, Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax charge of $81 million relating to the write-down to fair market value of Schlumberger’s investment in Hanover Compressor common stock. This charge is classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

In September 2003, Schlumberger recorded a pretax multiclient library impairment charge of $398 million ($204 million, after a tax credit of $74 million and a minority interest of $120 million), following an evaluation of current and expected future conditions in the seismic sector, a pretax seismic vessel impairment charge of $54 million ($38 million, after a minority interest credit of $16 million) and a $31 million pretax and after-tax gain on the sale of a drilling rig. The pretax amounts are classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

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The following is a summary of the above 2003 charges:

   (Stated in millions) 
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

 

Charges & Credits:

                 

- Debt extinguishment costs

  $168  $—    $—    $168 

- Gain on sale of Hanover Compressor note

   (32)  (12)  —     (20)

- Write-down of Hanover Compressor stock

   81   —     —     81 

- Multiclient seismic library impairment

   398   74   (120)  204 

- Seismic vessel impairment

   54   —     (16)  38 

- Gain on sale of rig

   (31)  —     —     (31)
   


 


 


 


   $638  $62  $(136) $440 
   


 


 


 


2002

In the fourth quarter of 2002, Schlumberger recorded net pretax charges of $256 million ($182 after-tax and minority interest). Schlumberger recorded severance and other costs in an effort to reduce costs at WesternGeco. These costs related to expenses that offer no future benefit to the ongoing operations of these businesses. During the fourth quarter,this business. The severance costs related to a reduction in workforce of approximately 1,700 employees. Schlumberger also recorded an impairment charge, to reflect a change in the business projections of the WesternGeco business, related to capitalized multiclient seismic library costs, a valuation allowance against a deferred tax valuation allowance and other costs.

The total of the above 2002 charges was $3,168 million. A summary, including theasset in Europe, a gain on the sale of drilling rigs of $87 million, is as follows:

Goodwill impairment

  $2,638 

Intangibles impairment

   147 

SchlumbergerSema severance & other

   97 

WesternGeco severance & other

   117 

Multiclient seismic library impairment

   184 

Other

   42 


Charges before tax and minority interest

   3,225 

Tax1

   33 

Minority interest

   (90)


    3,168 

Gain on sale of drilling rigs

   (87)


   $3,081 
   


1.Includes deferred tax valuation allowance of $94 million.

The aboveand other costs. These pretax charges before tax and minority interest and the gain on sale of drilling rigs are recordedclassified inCost of goods sold &and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

In March 2002, Schlumberger recorded a charge of $29$26 million (pretax $30$27 million and minority interest credit of $1 million; $0.05 per share – diluted)million) related to the financial/economic crisis in Argentina where in January, the government eliminated all US dollar contracts and converted US dollar denominated accounts receivable into pesos. As a result, Schlumberger’s currency exposure increased significantly. With currency devaluation, an exchange loss (net of hedging) on net assets, primarily customer receivables, was incurred. In addition, a provision was recorded for downsizing facilities and headcount. The small SchlumbergerSema exposure in Argentina was also provided for. TheThis pretax changecharge is classified inCost of goods sold and services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

In December 2001,

The following is a pretax credit of $119 million (net – $5 million after-tax and minority interest, $0.01 per share – diluted), consisting primarilysummary of the following:above 2002 charges:

   (Stated in millions) 
   Pretax

  Tax

  Min Int

  Net

 

Charges & Credits:

                 

- Multiclient seismic library impairment

  $184  $—    $(55) $129 

- WesternGeco severance and other

   117   7   (38)  72 

- Valuation allowance

   —     (42)  —     42 

- Gain on sale of drilling rigs

   (87)  —     —     (87)

- Other

   42   16       26 

- Argentina exchange loss

   27       (1)  26 
   


 


 


 


   $283  $(19) $(94) $208 
   


 


 


 


 

6.·AcquisitionsA credit of $223 million ($117 million after-tax) from the sale of the former Resource Management Services North American Water division.

·A pretax charge of $43 million ($37 million after-tax) for employee termination costs, principally in Europe and the US, related to Oilfield Services and SchlumbergerSema in response to the prevailing business conditions.

·A tax charge for reorganization costs of $29 million.

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·A further pretax charge of $28 million ($20 million after-tax) related to the second quarter estimated loss on the divestiture of certain Resource Management Services businesses following the actual closing in the fourth quarter.

·A $33 million pretax asset write-down ($23 million after-tax and minority interest) for technological impairment related to certain Land seismic assets in the newly formed joint venture.

 

In September 2001,On December 9, 2003, Schlumberger announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire PetroAlliance Services Company Limited (“PetroAlliance Services”), Russia’s largest independent oilfield service company, over a pretax credit3-year period. Schlumberger acquired 26% of $42 million (after-tax $3 million) representingPetroAlliance Services in the gain on the salesecond quarter of the worldwide gas compression business, partially offset by an impairment charge relating to the expected disposition of certain activities. The proceeds from the sale of the worldwide gas compression business included $2742004 for $12 million in cash a $150 million long-term subordinated note and newly issued Hanover Compressor Company421,870 shares with a value of $173Schlumberger common stock valued at $24 million. The shares have a three year marketability restriction. As partUnder the terms of the transaction,agreement a further 25% interest may be acquired in the second quarter of 2005 and the remaining interest one year later. Completion of each stage of the acquisition is subject to performance requirements, regulatory approval and other customary conditions. The total acquisition price will be determined by a performance-based formula, and paid one-third in cash and two-thirds in Schlumberger agreed that the financing of a certain joint venture project (PIGAP II) would be non-recourse to the buyer and would be executed prior to December 31, 2002. Accordingly, Schlumberger was obligated with respect to the financing to guarantee 30% (approximately $80 million) until the project was completed in late 2002. If asstock.

As of December 31, 2002 refinancing had not become non-recourse to2004, Schlumberger’s investment in PetroAlliance Services is accounted for under the buyer orequity method. During in the project has not achieved substantial completion, the buyer has an option to put its interest in such joint venture back to Schlumberger. The gain on the salesecond quarter of this joint venture was deferred and recognized in 2003.

In June 2001, a charge of $280 million ($0.48 per share – diluted) for the estimated impairment charge from the disposition of certain Resource Management Services businesses (Electricity and Water outside North America and worldwide Gas businesses). This charge included the write-off of goodwill ($139 million) and cumulative translation adjustment ($79 million).

In March 2001, a charge of $25 million ($0.04 per share – diluted) for in-process research and development related to the Bull CP8 acquisition.

The above 2001 pretax amounts are recorded: an aggregated $119 million charge inCost of goods sold and services, a $25 million charge inResearch & engineering and a $10 million credit inMinority interest.

An analysis of the December 2002 pretax severance and facility charges2005, when it is as follows:

($ stated in millions)

   Severance

  Facilities
Amount
   Amount  People  

Charges

  $      94.5  3,492  $        42.8

Paid in December 2002

   32.9  1,643   6.6

  
  

Balance December 31, 2002

   61.6  1,849   36.2

Paid/reversed in 2003

   60.6  1,841   25.1

  
  

Balance December 31, 2003

  $1.0  8  $11.1
   

  
  

At December 31, 2003, the Severance balance of $1.0 million is classified asAccounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities and the Facilities balance of $11.1 million is classified inLiabilities held for sale on theConsolidated Balance Sheet.

The December 2001 charge included severance costs of $41 million (775 people) which have been paid.expected Schlumberger’s ownership

 

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interest may increase to 51% at which time Schlumberger will consolidate the results of PetroAlliance Services.

 

Acquisition of Sema plc

On April 6, 2001, the offer for the shares of Sema plc was declared unconditional in all respects. The aggregate consideration for the acquisition of 100% of the issued Sema shares was $5.15 billion (including expenses of the transaction) which was financed from existing cash resources and borrowings under a $3 billion credit facility.

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The aggregate value of goodwill and identifiable intangibles comprised the following:

(Stated in billions) 

Cost (including expenses)

  $5.15 

Purchase accounting adjustments

   0.34 

Net tangible assets acquired

   (0.30)


   $5.19 
   


Purchase accounting adjustments consisted primarily of severance costs ($84 million – 1781 people), facility reductions ($33 million), pension plan adjustments ($136 million) and tax restructuring costs ($50 million). At December 31, 2001, $26 million (593 people) of the severance costs had been paid. All remaining severance costs were paid in 2002.

For financial reporting purposes, Schlumberger included the results of operations of Sema in its consolidated accounts commencing April 1, 2001. If Sema had been included in the consolidated financial statements of Schlumberger from January 1, consolidated revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001 would have increased by $538 million (unaudited) to $14.3 billion (unaudited) and consolidated net income would have decreased by approximately $140 million (unaudited), to $382 million (unaudited), related primarily to increased interest expense and amortization of intangibles, and lower interest income.

Other Acquisitions

During 2004, subsidiaries of Schlumberger acquired the following:

In October, AOA Geomarine Operations, LLC (AGO), a US based provider of marine controlled-source electromagnetic and marine magnetotelluric services for use in offshore exploration activities. The acquisition price was $6 million in cash. A further payment of up to $3 million is payable during the ten month period ending January 15, 2006 provided certain technology-related milestones are achieved. Additional payments of up to $17 million will be made in 2007 provided AGO achieves certain milestones relating to revenue, net income and technology. Assets acquired included approximately $5 million of intangible assets (intellectual property).

In May, Siberian Geophysical Company, a Russian based provider of oilfield services in West Siberia and manufacturer of drilling and measurement equipment. The acquisition price was $7 million in cash and the assumption of $21 million of debt. Assets acquired included $14 million of goodwill.

 

During 2002, subsidiaries of Schlumberger acquired the following:

 

·In March, Inside Reality, a Norwegian based company specializing in virtual reality technology for the oil and gas industry. The acquisition price was $18 million in cash. Assets acquired included intangible assets of $18 million.
In March, Inside Reality, a Norwegian based company specializing in virtual reality technology for the oil and gas industry. The acquisition price was $18 million in cash. Assets acquired included intangible assets of $18 million.

 

·In April, DBR International Inc., a Canadian based company which manufacturers fluid analysis equipment and provides fluid analysis consulting services to the oil and gas industry. The acquisition price was $12 million in cash. Assets acquired included $6 million of goodwill.
In April, DBR International Inc., a Canadian based company which manufacturers fluid analysis equipment and provides fluid analysis consulting services to the oil and gas industry. The acquisition price was $12 million in cash. Assets acquired included $6 million of goodwill.

 

·In April, A. Comeau and Associates, a Canadian based provider of electrical engineering products and services for artificially lifted wells. The purchase price was $6 million in cash. Assets acquired included goodwill of $6 million.
In April, A. Comeau and Associates, a Canadian based provider of electrical engineering products and services for artificially lifted wells. The purchase price was $6 million in cash. Assets acquired included goodwill of $6 million.

 

·In December, Technoguide AS, a software leader in the reservoir modeling domain. The purchase price was $68 million comprising of $8 million in cash and 1.35 million shares of Schlumberger stock valued at $60 million. Assets acquired included goodwill of $23 million and $44 million of intangible assets (primarily Intellectual Property).
In December, Technoguide AS, a software leader in the reservoir modeling domain. The purchase price was $68 million comprising of $8 million in cash and 1.35 million shares of Schlumberger stock valued at $60 million. Assets acquired included goodwill of $23 million and $44 million of intangible assets (primarily Intellectual Property).

 

These acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.

 

During 2001, subsidiaries of Schlumberger acquired the following:

·In March, Bull CP8, a market leader in microprocessor-based smart cards and associated systems applications for the banking, mobile communications and network security industries. The acquisition price was $313 million in cash. Assets acquired included identifiable intangibles (primarily patents) of $136 million and goodwill of $140 million. In-process R&D, which aggregated $25 million, was charged to expense in the first quarter.

·In June, Infosynergy ASA, a Norwegian based company specializing in customer information and billing systems integration. The acquisition price was $29 million in cash. Assets acquired included goodwill of $29 million.

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·In September, Sensor Highways Limited, a UK based market leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of a new generation of fiber optic sensors specializing in real-time data solutions to the oil and gas, process and power distribution industries. The acquisition price was $100 million, consisting of $70 million in cash and $30 million in notes. Assets acquired included identifiable intangibles of $48 million and goodwill of $50 million.

·In September, Phoenix Petroleum Services, a UK based leader in providing tools, technologies and techniques for optimizing production in artificially lifted wells, particularly those using submersible pumps. The acquisition price was $33 million in cash. Assets acquired included goodwill of $26 million.

These acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.

Pro forma results pertaining to the above acquisitions are not presented as the impact was not significant.

 

6.    Sale of SchlumbergerSema to Atos Origin

On September 22, 2003, Schlumberger announced the signing of an agreement with Atos Origin for the sale of the SchlumbergerSema business.

On January 29, 2004 the sale transaction was completed. As consideration for the transaction, Schlumberger received €443 million ($550 million) in cash which included a working capital adjustment, and 19.3 million shares of common stock of Atos with a value of €1.02 billion ($1.275 billion), which represented approximately 29% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin after the transaction was completed. Schlumberger expects the result of the sale will be a gain which will be recorded as part ofDiscontinued Operationsin the first quarter of 2004.

On February 2, 2004 Schlumberger sold 9.6 million of the Atos Origin shares for a net consideration of €500 million ($625 million). As a result of this sale, Schlumberger’s investment was reduced to approximately 15% of the outstanding common shares of Atos Origin. Schlumberger will account for the remaining investment in Atos Origin on the cost method.

7.    Investments in Affiliated Companies

7.Investments in Affiliated Companies

 

Schlumberger and Smith International Inc. operate a drilling fluids joint venture of which Schlumberger owns a 40% interest and records income using the equity method of accounting. Schlumberger’s investment on December 31, 2004 and 2003 and 2002 was $657$716 million and $592$657 million, respectively. Schlumberger’s equity income from this joint venture in 20032004 was $68 million, $52 million in 2003 and $48 million in 2002 and $51 million in 2001.2002.

 

8.    InvestmentsThe carrying value of this joint venture is evaluated for impairment annually as well as when an event or change in circumstance indicates that a decline in the fair value of this investment that is other than temporary has occurred. Fair value is generally estimated by comparing the significance of this joint venture to Smith International Inc., a publicly-traded company, and then referencing the market capitalization of Smith International Inc. To date, Schlumberger has not recorded any impairment charges relating to this investment as this analysis has indicated that the fair value of this investment is significantly in excess of its carrying value.

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8.Investments

 

The Consolidated Balance Sheet reflects the Schlumberger investment portfolio separated between current and long term, based on maturity. Under normal circumstances it is the intent of Schlumberger to hold the investments until maturity, with the exception of investments whichthat are considered trading (December 31, 2003 – $1512004 - $153 million; December 31, 2002 – $0)2003 - $151 million).

Fixed

Long-term fixed income investments of $223$204 million mature as follows: $64 million in 2005.2006, $59 million in 2007, $36 million in 2008 and $45 million in 2009.

On December 31, 2003,2004, there were no interest rate swap arrangements outstanding related to investments. Interest rate swap arrangements had no material effect on consolidated interest income.

 

9.    Securitization

9.Securitization

 

In September 2000, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schlumberger entered into an agreement to sell, on an ongoing basis, up to $220 million of an undivided interest in its accounts receivable, andwhich was subsequently amended up to $250 million. The amount of receivables sold under this agreement totaled $224$236 million at December 31, 2003 and $155 million at December 31, 2002.2004. Unless extended by amendment, the agreement expires in September 2004.2005. Schlumberger does not have any retained interest in the accounts receivable sold under this agreement.

 

10.
51  /  SLB2003 FORM 10-KInventory


Part II, Item 8 

10.    Inventory

 

A summary of inventory follows:

 

(Stated in millions)   
  (Stated in millions)


As at December 31  2003  2002  2004

  2003

Raw Materials & Field Materials

  $778  $1,010  $812  $721

Work in Process

   96   118   59   74

Finished Goods

   62   138   74   141


  

  

  

   936   1,266   945   936

Less reserves for obsolescence

   139   223   125   139


  

  

  

  $797  $1,043  $820  $797
  

  

  

  

 

11.    Assets held for sale and Liabilities held for sale

On September 22, 2003, Schlumberger announced the signing of an agreement, with Atos Origin, for the sale of its SchlumbergerSema business. On January 29, 2004 the sale transaction was completed. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the assets and liabilities which will be eliminated from the SchlumbergerConsolidated Balance Sheet subsequent to the sale have been aggregated and presented on theConsolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2003 asAssets held for sale ($3.24 billion) andLiabilities held for sale ($1.22 billion).

An analysis of the Assets and Liabilities held for sale is as follows:

(Stated in millions)   

Assets held for sale

    

Receivables

  $978

Inventories

   37

Other current assets

   159

Fixed assets

   481

Goodwill

   1,334

Intangible assets

   158

Deferred taxes

   35

Other assets

   56

   $3,238
   

Liabilities held for sale

    

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $1,066

Liability for taxes on income

   14

Other liabilities

   133

Minority interest

   5

   $1,218
   

12.    Fixed Assets

11.Fixed Assets

 

A summary of fixed assets follows:

 

(Stated in millions)   
  (Stated in millions)


As at December 31,  2003  2002  2004

  2003

Land

  $56  $63  $58  $56

Buildings & Improvements

   1,239   1,225   1,135   1,239

Machinery & Equipment

   9,682   10,314   9,876   9,682


  

  

  

Total cost

   10,977   11,602   11,069   10,977

Less accumulated depreciation

   7,177   6,938   7,307   7,177


  

  

  

  $3,800  $4,664  $3,762  $3,800
  

  

  

  

 

The estimated useful lives of Buildings & Improvements are primarily 30 to 40 years. For Machinery & Equipment, 12%8% is being depreciated over 16 to 25 years, 10%5% over 10 to 15 years and 78%87% over 2 to 9 years.

 

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12.
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Part II, Item 8 

13.    Multiclient Seismic Data

 

The change in the carrying amount of multiclient seismic data is as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)    


  (Stated in millions) 
  2003   2002 
  2004

 2003

 

Balance at beginning of year

  $1,018   $1,029   $506  $1,018 

Capitalized in year

   150    345    63   150 

Charged to cost of sales

   (263)   (172)   (222)  (263)

Impairment, charged to income

   (399)   (184)   —     (399)



  


  


 


Balance at end of year

  $506   $1,018   $347  $506 
  


  


  


 


13.Goodwill

 

14.    Goodwill

In June 2001, SFAS 142 (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) was issued, and adopted by Schlumberger commencing January 1, 2002. Amortization of goodwill and workforce ceased with effect from January 1, 2002. Assembled workforce, net of deferred taxes, of $175 million was reclassified toGoodwill.

Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles included in Schlumberger’s results are as follows:

(Stated in millions)   

   Pretax

   2003  2002  2001

Goodwill

  $  $    –  $    270

Workforce

         32

Other intangibles

   104   72   45

  

  

   $104  $72  $347
   

  

  

The changechanges in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment in 2004 is as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)    

   2003   2002 

Balance at beginning of year

  $4,230   $6,261 

Reclassification of Assembled Workforce, net of deferred taxes1

       175 

Impairment, charged to income

       (2,638)

Impact of change in exchange rates

   488    370 

Reclassified toAssets held for sale

   (1,334)    

Other, including acquisitions and divestitures

   (100)   62 


  


Balance at end of year

  $3,284   $4,230 
   


  


1.Following adoption of SFAS 142 on January 1, 2002.
   (Stated in millions) 
   Oilfield
Services


  Western -
Geco


  Other

  Total

 

Balance at beginning of year

  $2,495  $229  $654  $3,378 

Additions

   15   15   —     30 

Impact of change in exchange rates

   35   —     (8)  27 

Businesses divested

   —     —     (634)  (634)

Reclassified toAssets held for sale

   —     —     (12)  (12)
   

  

  


 


Balance at end of year

  $2,545  $244  $—    $2,789 
   

  

  


 


 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment in 2003 is as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)    


  (Stated in millions) 
  

Oilfield

Services

  

Western-

Geco

  

Schlumberger

Sema

   Other  Total 
  Oilfield
Services


  Western -
Geco


  Schlumberger
Sema


 Other

 Total

 

Balance at beginning of year

  $    1,877  $        215  $              1,562   $  576  $4,230   $1,877  $215  $1,562  $670  $4,324 

Other1

   588   14   (228)   14   388    486   14   (516)  (84)  (100)

Impact of change in exchange rates

   132   —     288   68   488 

Reclassified toAssets held for sale

         (1,334)      (1,334)   —     —     (1,334)  —     (1,334)


  

  


  

  


  

  

  


 


 


Balance at end of year

  $2,465  $229  $   $590  $3,284   $2,495  $229  $—    $654  $3,378 
  

  

  


  

  


  

  

  


 


 


 

1.Including acquisitions, divestitures and impact of change in exchange rates.

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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment in 2002 is as follows:

(Stated in millions)    

   

Oilfield

Services

  

Western-

Geco

  

Schlumberger

Sema

   Other   Total 

Balance at beginning of year

  $    1,771  $        209  $              3,952   $  329   $6,261 

Reclasification of Assembled Workforce, net of deferred taxes

         175        175 

Impairment, charged to income

         (2,618)   (20)   (2,638)

Other1

   106   6   53    267    432 

  

  


  


  


Balance at end of year

  $1,877  $215  $1,562   $576   $4,230 
   

  

  


  


  


1.Including other acquisitions divestitures and impact of change in exchange rates.divestitures.

 

15.    Intangible AssetsIn conjunction with the formation of WesternGeco in November 2000, Schlumberger and Baker Hughes entered into an agreement whereby Schlumberger or Baker Hughes will make a cash true-up payment to the other party based on a formula comparing the ratio of the net present value of sales revenue from each party’s contributed multiclient seismic data libraries during the four-year period ending November 30, 2004 and the ratio of those libraries as of November 30, 2000. The maximum payment that either party will be required to make as a result of this adjustment is $100 million. Schlumberger currently estimates making a payment to Baker Hughes of approximately $9 million and such amount has been recorded as an adjustment to goodwill associated with the WesternGeco business segment as of December 31, 2004.

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14.Intangible Assets

 

A summary of intangible assets follows:

 

(Stated in millions)   

As at December 31,  2003  2002

Gross book value

  $796  $  953

Less: Accumulated amortization

   393   394


  

  $403  $559  (Stated in millions)
  

  

As at December 31,


  2004

  2003

Gross book value

  $591  $796

Less accumulated amortization

   244   393
  

  

  $347  $403
  

  

 

The amortization charged to income was $104$78 million in 2004, $61 million in 2003 and $118$62 million in 2002.

Intangible assets principally comprise patents, software, technology and other. At December 31, the gross book value, accumulated amortization and amortization periods of intangible assets were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)            


     (Stated in millions)   
  2003

  2002

   
  

Gross

Book Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Gross

Book Value

  

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Amortization

Periods

  2004

  2003

  Amortization
Periods


  Gross
Book Value


  Accumulated
Amortization


  Gross
Book Value


  Accumulated
Amortization


  

Software

  $            401  $                146  $            458  $                164  5 – 10 years  $409  $138  $401  $146  5 - 10 years

Technology

   178   76   242   81  5 – 10 years   147   77   178   76  5 - 10 years

Patents

   171   143   174   124  5 – 10 years   12   7   171   143  5 - 10 years

Other

   46   28   79   25  1 – 15 years   23   22   46   28  1 - 15 years


  

  

  

     

  

  

  

   
  $796  $393  $953  $394     $591  $244  $796  $393   
  

  

  

  

     

  

  

  

   

 

The weighted average amortization period for all intangible assets is approximately 7.56.5 years.

Amortization charged to income for the subsequent five years is estimated, based on the December 31, 20032004 Gross Book Value, to be 2004 – $99 million, 2005 – $77- $100 million, 2006 – $61- $79 million, 2007 – $47- $64 million, 2008 - $58 million and 2008 – $372009 - $23 million.

Included in intangible assets at December 31, 2004 is approximately $75 million ($47 million at December 31, 2003) of capitalized internal costs relating to developed software which Schlumberger has not yet place into service. This software is estimated to be fully developed in the second half of 2005 at which time Schlumberger will begin amortizing these costs.

 

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Part II, Item 8 

16.    Long-term Debt

 

A summary of long-term debt by currency, analyzed by Bonds, Commercial Paper (CP) and Other, at December 31 follows:

 

(Stated in millions)   


  (Stated in millions)
  2003

  2002

  Bonds  CP  Others  Total  Bonds  CP  Others  Total  2004

  2003

  Bonds and
Convertible
Debentures


  CP

  Other

  Total

  Bonds and
Convertible
Debentures


  CP

  Other

  Total

US dollar

  $2,422  $1,475  $335  $4,232  $997  $724  $407  $2,128  $2,073  $641  $93  $2,807  $2,422  $1,475  $335  $4,232

Euro

   665   6   284   955   1,399   442   237   2,078   669   —     88   757   665   6   284   955

UK pound

   339   24   135   498   676   579   122   1,377   33   —     —     33   339   24   135   498

Canadian dollar

   93         93   116      75   191   101   —     —     101   93   —     —     93

Japanese yen

         46   46         58   58   —     —     98   98   —     —     46   46

Norwegian kroner

         221   221               —     —     148   148   —     —     221   221

Other

         52   52         197   197   —     —     —     —     —     —     52   52


  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  $3,519  $1,505  $1,073  $6,097  $3,188  $1,745  $1,096  $6,029  $2,876  $641  $427  $3,944  $3,519  $1,505  $1,073  $6,097
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

In June 2004, Schlumberger Technology Corporation (STC) bought back and retired $351 million of its outstanding $1 billion 6.5% Notes due 2012 (see Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations.) These notes were issued in 2002 in a private placement and resold under rule 144A without registration rights. The fair market value of the STC outstanding US dollar denominated bonds at December 31, 2004 was $723 million.

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In March 2004, STC paid off its commercial paper program in the US, and in April 2004 STC settled the outstanding $500 million US interest rate swaps which it had written down in March 2004. See Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations.

In March 2004, Schlumberger plc (SPLC) accepted tenders for the outstanding £175 million SPLC 6.5% Guaranteed Bonds due 2032. In addition, Schlumberger SA (SSA) bought back €25 million of the outstanding €274 million SSA 5.25% Guaranteed Bonds due 2008 and €7 million of the outstanding €259 million SSA 5.875% Guaranteed Bonds due 2011. See Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations. The fair market value of the outstanding euro denominated bonds at December 31, 2004 was $736 million.

 

On June 9, 2003, Schlumberger Limited issued $850 million aggregate principal amount of 1.5% Series A Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2023 and $450 million aggregate principal amount of 2.125% Series B Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2023. On July 2, 2003, Schlumberger Limited issued an additional $125 million aggregate principal amount of the Series A debentures pursuant to an option granted to the initial purchasers.

The debentures were sold to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The debentures were resold, with registration rights, by the initial purchasers in transactions exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act. The aggregate offering price of the debentures was $1.425 billion, the initial purchasers’ discount was $25.4 million and the net proceeds to Schlumberger Limited were $1.4 billion.

The Series A debentures and the Series B debentures are convertible, at the holders’ option, into shares of common stock of Schlumberger Limited. Holders of the Series A debentures may convert their debentures into common stock at a conversion rate of 13.8255 shares for each $1,000 principal amount of Series A debentures (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $72.33 per share). Holders of the Series B debentures may convert their debentures into common stock at a conversion rate of 12.5 shares for each $1,000 principal amount of Series B debentures (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $80.00 per share). Each conversion rate may be adjusted for certain events, but it will not be adjusted for accrued interest.

On or after June 6, 2008 (in the case of the Series A debentures) or June 6, 2010 (in the case of the Series B debentures), Schlumberger may redeem for cash all or part of the applicable series of debentures, upon notice to the holders, at the redemption prices of 100% of the principal amount of the debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. On June 1, 2008, June 1, 2013, and June 1, 2018, holders of Series A debentures may require Schlumberger to repurchase their Series A debentures. On June 1, 2010, June 1, 2013 and June 1, 2018, holders of Series B debentures may require Schlumberger to repurchase their Series B debentures. The repurchase price will be 100% of the principal amount of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. The repurchase price for repurchases on June 1, 2008 (in the case of the Series A debentures) and June 1, 2010 (in the case of the Series B debentures) will be paid in cash. On the other repurchase dates, Schlumberger may choose to pay the repurchase price in cash or common stock or any combination of cash and common stock. In addition, upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Change (defined as a change in control or a termination of trading of Schlumberger’s common stock), holders may require Schlumberger to repurchase all or a portion of their debentures, in cash or, at Schlumberger’s election, common stock valued at 99% of its market price or any combination of cash and common stock, at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The debentures will mature on June 1, 2023 unless earlier redeemed or repurchased.

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Part II, Item 8  The fair market value of the Series A and Series B debentures at December 31, 2004 was $1.06 billion and $486 million, respectively.

 

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Commercial paper borrowings are classified as long-term debt to the extent of their backup by available and unused committed facilities maturing in more than one-year and the intent to maintain these obligations for longer than one year.

Long-term debt on December 31, 2004, is due as follows $347 million in 2006, $645 million in 2007, $1,348 million in 2008, $164 million in 2009 and $1,440 million thereafter.

On December 31, 2004, interest rate swap arrangements outstanding were pay floating/receive fixed on US dollar debt of $117 million. These arrangements mature at various dates to December 2009. Interest rate swap arrangements increased consolidated interest expense in 2004 by $60 million including the charges mentioned above.

Between June 12 and July 22, 2003, certain subsidiaries of Schlumberger launched and concluded a tender offer on three of its outstanding European bonds. The companies bought back $1.3 billion of principal of these bonds for a total cost of $1.5 billion, which includes the premium, and issuing and tender costs. The total charge on the tender was $168 million.

Commercial paper borrowings are classified as long-term debt to the extent of their backup by available and unused committed facilities maturing in more than one-year and the intent to maintain these obligations for longer than one year.

Long-term debt on December 31, 2003, is due as follows $552 million in 2005, $314 million in 2006, $1,755 million in 2007, $1,394 million in 2008 and $2,082 million thereafter.

On December 31, 2003, interest rate swap arrangements outstanding were: pay fixed/receive floating on US dollar debt of $500 million; pay fixed/receive floating on Japanese yen debt of $37 million. These arrangements mature at various dates to December 2009. Interest rate swap arrangements increased consolidated interest expense in 2003 by $30 million.See Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations.

 

17.    Lines of Credit

16.Lines of Credit

 

On December 31, 2003,2004, wholly owned subsidiaries of Schlumberger had separate lines of credit agreements aggregating $6.7$6.3 billion with commercial banks, of which $6.5$5.4 billion was committed and $2.6$4.5 billion was available and unused. It included $3.7 billion of committed facilities which support borrowings under commercial paper programs in the United States and Europe, maturingand mature in January 2007. On December 31, 2003 a principal subsidiary of Schlumberger in the United States canceled its $500 million 364-day backstop facility. Interest rates and other terms of borrowing under these lines of credit vary from country to country.

 

18.    Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

17.Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

Schlumberger uses derivative instruments such as interest rate swaps, currency swaps, forward currency contracts and foreign currency options. Forward currency contracts provide a hedge against currency fluctuations on assets/liabilities denominated in other than a functional currency. Options are usually entered into as a hedge against currency variations on firm commitments generally involving the construction of long-lived assets.

Schlumberger maintains a foreign-currency risk management strategy that uses derivative instruments to protect its interests from unanticipated fluctuations in earnings and cash flows caused by volatility in currency exchange rates. MovementsForward currency contracts provide a hedge against currency fluctuations either on assets/liabilities denominated in foreignother than a functional currency exchange rates poseor on expenses. Options are usually entered into as a risk to Schlumberger’s operations as exchange rate changes may affect profitability and cash flow. Schlumberger uses foreignhedge against currency forward exchange contracts, swaps and options.variations on firm commitments generally involving the construction of long-lived assets. Schlumberger also maintains an interest rate risk management strategy that uses fixed ratea mix of variable- and fixed-rate debt and derivatives to minimize significant, unanticipated earnings fluctuations caused bytogether with interest rate volatility.swaps, where appropriate, to fix or lower borrowing costs.

Schlumberger’s specific goals are (1) to manage

Schlumberger does not enter into foreign currency or interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain of its debt and (2) to lower (where possible) the cost of borrowed funds.derivatives for speculative purposes.

By using derivative financial instruments to hedge exposure to changes in exchange rates and interest rates, Schlumberger exposes itself to credit risk and market risk. Schlumberger minimizes the credit risk by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties, limiting the exposure to each counterparty and monitoring the financial condition of its counterparties. Market risk is managed through

As a result of Schlumberger Technology Corporation paying off its commercial paper program in the setting and monitoringUS in the first quarter of parameters2004, $500 million US interest-rate swaps that limit the types and degreewere designated as cash flow hedges became ineffective. Schlumberger recorded a pretax non-cash charge of market risk which are acceptable.$73 million ($46 million after-tax) in March 2004 to recognize unrealized losses previously recorded in Other Comprehensive Income. See Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations. These interest rate swaps were settled in April 2004.

At December 31, 2003,2004, Schlumberger recognized a cumulative net $23$21 million chargegain in Stockholders’ Equity relating to derivative instruments and hedging activities. This chargegain was primarily due to the change in the fair market valuerevaluation of Schlumberger’s US interest rate swaps as a result of declining interest rates.

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Part II, Item 8 forward currency contracts at December 31, 2004.

 

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18.Capital Stock

 

Schlumberger is authorized to issue 1,500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share of which 585,948,328588,501,663 and 582,173,115585,948,328 shares were outstanding on December 31,2004 and 2003, and 2002, respectively. Schlumberger is also authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of cumulative preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, which may be issued in series with terms and conditions determined by the Board of Directors. No shares of preferred stock have been issued. Holders of common stock and preferred stock are entitled to one vote for each share of stock held.

 

20.    Stock Compensation Plans

19.Stock Compensation Plans

 

As of December 31, 2003, Schlumberger hadhas two types of stock-based compensation plans, which are described below. Effective January 1, 2003, Schlumberger adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS Nos. 123 and 148. Schlumberger recordedbegan recording stock option and discounted stock purchase plan (DSPP) expensesexpense in theConsolidated Statement of Income starting in the third quarter of 2003 on a prospective basis for grants after January 1, 2003. The effect of this adoptionstock-based compensation expense on net income in 2004 was $26 million. The effect on 2003 net income was $13 million ($0.02 per share). million.

Schlumberger applies the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion 25 for grants prior to January 1, 2003. Had compensation cost for the stock-based Schlumberger plansawards granted prior to January 1, 2003 been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates, for awards under those plans, consistent with the method of SFAS 123, Schlumberger net income and earnings per share would have been the pro forma amounts indicated below:

 

(Stated in millions except per share amounts)    


  (Stated in millions except per share amounts) 
  2003   2002   2001 
  2004

 2003

 2002

 

Net income (loss)

            

As reported

  $383   $(2,320)  $522   $1,224  $383  $(2,320)

Pro forma adjustments:

            

Cost of DSPP

   (18)   (42)   (29)   —     (18)  (42)

Cost of Stock Options

   (81)   (120)   (115)   (39)  (81)  (120)

Tax benefit

   8    6    8    6   4   6 



  


  


  


 


 


Pro forma

  $292   $(2,476)  $386   $1,191  $288  $(2,476)
  


  


  


  


 


 


Basic earnings (loss) per share

            

As reported

  $0.66   $(4.01)  $0.91   $2.08  $0.66  $(4.01)

Pro forma adjustments:

            

Cost of DSPP

   (0.03)   (0.07)   (0.05)   —     (0.03)  (0.07)

Cost of Stock Options

   (0.14)   (0.21)   (0.20)   (0.07)  (0.14)  (0.21)

Tax benefit

   0.01    0.01    0.01    0.01   0.01   0.01 



  


  


  


 


 


Pro forma

  $0.50   $(4.28)  $0.67   $2.02  $0.50  $(4.28)
  


  


  


  


 


 


Diluted earnings (loss) per share

            

As reported

  $0.66   $(4.01)  $0.91   $2.04  $0.65  $(3.99)

Pro forma adjustments:

            

Cost of DSPP

   (0.03)   (0.07)   (0.05)   —     (0.03)  (0.07)

Cost of Stock Options

   (0.14)   (0.21)   (0.20)   (0.06)  (0.14)  (0.21)

Tax benefit

   0.01    0.01    0.01    0.01   0.01   0.01 



  


  


  


 


 


Pro forma

  $0.50   $(4.28)  $0.67   $1.99  $0.49  $(4.26)
  


  


  


  


 


 


 

Stock Option Plans

 

During 2003, 2002, 2001 and in prior years, officersOfficers and key employees wereare granted stock options under Schlumberger stock option plans. For all of the stock options granted, the exercise price of each option equals the market price of Schlumberger stock on the date of grant; an option’s maximum term is generally ten years, and options generally vest in increments over four or five years, and with respectyears. The gain on the awards granted subsequent to the JulyJanuary 2003 grant awards wereis capped at 125% of the exercise price. This cap on the gain was implemented to reduce expenses, while at the same time maintain the incentive of the program.

 

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Part II, Item 8 

As required by SFAS 123, the fair value of each grant is estimated on the date of grant using the multiple option Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001: dividend of $0.75; expected volatility of 34%-37% for 2003 grants, 32%-36% for 2002 grants and 32-35% for 2001 grants; risk-free interest rates for the 2003 grants of 2.83%-3.51% for officers and all other employees; risk-free interest rates for the 2002 grants of 4.34%-5.25% for officers and 3.04%-4.73% for the 2002 grants to all other employees; risk-free interest rates for the 2001 grants of 4.91% for officers and 3.87%-5.01% for the 2001 grants to all other employees; and expected option lives of 4.71 years for officers and other employees for 2003 grants, expected option lives of 6.6 years for officers and 5.07 years for other employees for 2002 grants, expected option lives of 5.51 years for officers and 5.02 years for other employees for 2001 grants.2002:

   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Dividend

  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75 

Dividend yield

   1.53%  1.41%  1.60%

Expected volatility

   24.4%  36.2%  34.0%

Risk free interest rates - officers

   3.57%  2.71%  4.80%

Risk free interest rates - other employees

   3.57%  2.71%  3.89%

Expected option life - officers

   4.50 years   4.71 years   6.60 years 

Expected option life - other employees

   4.50 years   4.71 years   5.07 years 

A summary of the status of the Schlumberger stock option plans as of December 31, 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001,2002, and changes during the years ending on those dates is presented below:

 

  2003

  2002

  2001

  2004

  2003

  2002

Fixed Options  Shares   

Weighted-

average

exercise

price

  Shares   

Weighted-

average

exercise

price

  Shares   

Weighted-

average

exercise

price

  Shares

 Weighted-
average
exercise
price


  Shares

 Weighted -
average
exercise
price


  Shares

 Weighted-
average
exercise
price


Outstanding at
beginning of year

   37,556,547  $56.50   36,869,684  $57.03   32,836,340  $55.80

Outstanding at beginning of year

   36,869,684   $57.03   32,836,340   $55.80   31,208,321   $54.43

Granted

   3,460,150   $45.04   7,314,617   $55.14   4,110,468   $61.55   2,959,250  $63.44   3,460,150  $45.04   7,314,617  $55.14

Exercised

   (1,319,174)  $30.68   (2,296,593)  $30.02   (1,444,588)  $31.88   (5,648,858) $37.05   (1,319,174) $30.68   (2,296,593) $30.02

Forfeited

   (1,454,113)  $66.92   (984,680)  $66.69   (1,037,861)  $71.27   (4,804,914) $62.84   (1,454,113) $66.92   (984,680) $66.69



     


     


     


   


   


 

Outstanding at year-end

   37,556,547   $56.50   36,869,684   $57.03   32,836,340   $55.80   30,062,025  $59.83   37,556,547  $56.50   36,869,684  $57.03
  


     


     


     


   


   


 

Options exercisable at year-end

   23,460,758       21,142,473       19,724,680       20,044,742     23,460,758     21,142,473  

Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year

  $10.30      $20.22      $21.51      $12.33    $10.34    $20.22  

 

The following table summarizes information concerning currently outstanding and exercisable options by five ranges of exercise prices on December 31, 2003:2004:

 

     Options Outstanding

    Options Exercisable

Range of

exercise prices

    

Number

outstanding

as of 12/31/03

    

Weighted-

average

remaining

contractual life

    

Weighted-

average

exercise

price

    

Number

exercisable

as of 12/31/03

    

Weighted-

average

exercise

price

$  3.831 – $22.073

    86,503    1.83    $19.655    86,503    $19.655

$24.142 – $30.710

    4,426,622    1.39    $27.624    4,426,622    $27.624

$30.795 – $44.843

    4,637,754    3.94    $39.620    3,671,853    $39.197

$46.020 – $65.330

    18,470,275    7.39    $54.843    7,326,837    $55.694

$71.315 – $82.348

    9,935,393    5.28    $80.636    7,948,943    $80.659

               
      
     37,556,547    5.68    $56.497    23,460,758    $56.141
     
               
      
   OPTIONS OUTSTANDING

  OPTIONS EXERCISABLE

Range of exercise

prices


  Number
outstanding as
of 12/31/04


  Weighted-
average
remaining
contractual life


  Weighted-
average
exercise
price


  Number
exercisable as
of 12/31/04


  Weighted-
average
exercise price


$ 3.831 - $22.073

  32,617  1.14  $21.98  32,617  $21.98

$24.142 - $30.710

  1,481,546  0.94  $30.09  1,481,546  $30.09

$30.795 - $44.843

  3,425,518  3.23  $39.80  2,799,798  $39.56

$46.020 - $65.330

  16,446,084  6.95  $55.74  7,912,971  $54.93

$71.315 - $82.348

  8,676,260  4.23  $80.71  7,817,810  $80.74
   
         
    
   30,062,025  5.44  $59.83  20,044,742  $60.96
   
         
    

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

Under the Schlumberger Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Schlumberger is authorized to issue up to 22,012,245 shares of common stock to its employees. Under the terms of the Plan,plan, employees can choose to have up to 10% of their annual earnings withheld to purchase Schlumberger common stock. Effective July 1, 2003 the purchase price of the stock was 92.5% of the lower of its beginning or end of the Planplan year market price at six month intervals. Prior to July 1, 2003, the purchase price was 85% at one year intervals. Under the Plan, Schlumberger sold 1,654,879, 2,464,088 2,677,842 and 1,752,8332,677,842 shares to employees in 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001,2002, respectively. Pro forma compensation cost has been computed for the fair value of the employees’ purchase rights, which was estimated using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions for 2003, 2002 and 2001: Dividend of $0.75; expected volatility of 28% for 2003, 34% for 2002 and 36% for 2001; and risk-free interest rates of 0.75% for 2003, 1.74% for 2002, 3.03% for 2001. The weighted-averageresulting weighted average fair value of those purchase rights granted in 2003, 2002 and 2001, was $7.910, $13.324 and $15.540, respectively.per share.

 

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   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Dividend

  $0.75  $0.75  $0.75 

Dividend yield

   1.52%  1.41%  1.60%

Expected volatility

   30%  36%  34%

Risk free interest rates

   1.25%  0.92%  1.74%

Weighted average fair value per share

  $8.35  $7.91  $13.32 

 

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21.    Income Tax Expense


20.Income Tax Expense

 

Schlumberger and its subsidiaries operate in more than 100 taxing jurisdictions where statutory tax rates generally vary from 0% to 50%.

As more fully described in Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations, Schlumberger reported net pretax charges in continuing operations of $243 million, $638 million and $283 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. In 2004, the pretax income in the US included $119 of such charges, primarily relating to the US Interest Rate Swap and the US bonds debt extinguishment costs. In 2003, the pretax loss in the US included $315 million of charges, primarily relating to the WesternGeco multiclient impairment charge of $283 million and a net pretax charge of $32 millionthe Hanover Compressor investment and related to Hanover Compressor.note. In 2002, the pretax book income in the US included gains from a business divestiture aggregating approximately $143 million. $75 million of charges.

Pretax book income from continuing operations subject to US and non-US income taxes for each of the three years ended December 31, was asa follows:

 

(Stated in millions)   


  (Stated in millions)
  2003   2002   2001
  2004

  2003

 2002

United States

  $(177)  $149   $714  $286  $(213) $127

Outside United States

   745    (2,376)   373   1,041   670   528



  


  

  

  


 

Pretax income

  $568   $(2,227)  $1,087  $1,327  $457  $655
  


  


  

  

  


 

 

Schlumberger had net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2003 of $632 million including a valuation allowance of $325 million relating to a certain European net operating loss, and $583 million at December 31, 2002. SignificantThe components of net deferred tax assets were as follows:

   (Stated in millions)
   2004

  2003

Postretirement and other long-term benefits

  $251  $213

Current employee benefits

   123   183

Fixed assets, inventory and other

   196   194

Net operating losses

   13   42
   

  

   $583  $632
   

  

The deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses at December 31, 2004 and 2003 included postretirementare net of a valuation allowances in certain countries of $312 million and other long-term benefits ($213 million), current employee benefits ($183 million),$374 million, respectively. Schlumberger entered into an agreement in late 2004 to sell certain fixed assets, inventoryassets. Providing that requisite approvals are obtained, this transaction will be consummated during 2005 and other ($194 million) andwill result in a material gain. Due to the existence of net operating losses ($367 million lessfor which there is currently a partialfull valuation allowance, there will not be any income tax expense associated with this potential gain.

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The United States and Canadian operations of $325 million). At December 31, 2002, it included postretirementthe WesternGeco joint venture are structured as limited liability companies (LLC) and other long-term benefits ($200 million), current employee benefits ($225 million), fixed assets, inventoryare treated as partnerships for income tax purposes. The net income of the WesternGeco business segment, as presented in Note 23, reflects tax expense as if the LLC was subject to income taxes as this is how management evaluates the results of this segment. However, the tax expense on theConsolidated Statement of Income only includes Schlumberger’s share of the tax expense associated with the LLC.Minority Interest on theConsolidated Statement of Income primarily represents the minority partner’s share of the pretax results of the LLCs as well as their share of the after-tax results of the non-US and other ($123 million) and net operating losses ($182 million less a valuation allowanceCanadian operations of $147 million).the venture. Prior years have been reclassified to conform to this revised presentation.

The components of consolidated income tax expense from continuing operations were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
  (Stated in millions) 
  2003   2002   2001 
  2004

  2003

   2002

 

Current:

                  

United States – Federal

  $96   $25   $    342 

United States – State

   19    1    43 

United States - Federal

  $13  $97   $(16)

United States - State

   1   11    (2)

Outside United States

   191    182    179    221   183    211 



  


  


  

  


  


  $306   $208   $564   $235  $291   $193 



  


  


  

  


  


Deferred:

                  

United States – Federal

  $(128)  $28   $5 

United States – State

   (22)   2    3 

United States - Federal

  $30  $(88)  $16 

United States - State

   6   (15)   2 

Outside United States

   (24)   (103)   (8)   6   (40)   (106)

Valuation allowance

   77    147        —     62    147 



  


  


  

  


  


  $(97)  $74   $   $42  $(81)  $59 



  


  


  

  


  


Consolidated taxes on income

  $209   $282   $564   $277  $210   $252 
  


  


  


  

  


  


 

Schlumberger reported several charges/credits in continuing operations in each of the three years. These are more fully described in the noteCharges – Continuing Operations on page 48 of this Report. A reconciliation of the US statutory federal tax rate (35%) to the consolidated effective tax rate is:

 

  2003   2002   2001   2004

   2003

   2002

 

US federal statutory (benefit) rate

  35   (35)  35 

US state income taxes

        2 

US statutory federal rate

  35   35   35 

Non US income taxed at different rates

  (16)  (6)  (5)  (10)  (20)  (28)

Effect of equity method investment

  (1)  (5)  (3)

Minority partner’s share of LLC earnings

  (1)  1   (2)

Valuation allowance

  6   7      —     14   22 

Other

  (2)  —     —   

Charges and credits

  12   47   20   —     21   14 



  

  

  

  

  

Effective income tax rate

  37   13   52   21   46   38 
  

  

  

  

  

  

 

The charges and credits described in Note 5Charges – Continuing Operations increased Schlumberger’s effective tax rate excluding chargesby twenty-one percentage points and credits, was 25%, 26% and 33%fourteen percentage points in 2003 and 2002 and 2001 respectively.respectively; in 2004, there was no significant effect.

 

21.
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22.    Leases and Lease Commitments

 

Total rental expense relating to continuing operations was $532$464 million in 2004, $345 million in 2003 $458and $310 million in 2002 and $390 million in 2001.2002. Future minimum rental commitments under noncancelable leases for years ending December 31 are: $344 million in 2004; $281 million in 2005; $241 million in 2006; $191 million in 2007; and $175 million in 2008. For the ensuing three five-year periods, these commitments decrease from $258 million to $3 million. The minimum rentals over the remaining termseach of the leases aggregate to $24 million.next five years are as follows:

 

   (Stated in millions)

2005

  $102

2006

   86

2007

   65

2008

   40

2009

   31

Thereafter

   60
   

   $384
   

23.    Contingencies

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22.Contingencies

 

The Consolidated Balance Sheet includes accruals for the estimated future costs associated with certain environmental remediation activities related to the past use or disposal of hazardous materials.materials where it is probable that Schlumberger has incurred a liability and such amount can be reasonably estimated. Substantially all such costs relate to divested operations and to facilities or locations that are no longer in operation. Due to a number of uncertainties, including uncertainty of timing, the scope of remediation, future technology, regulatory changes, the risk of personal injury, natural resource or property damage claims and other factors, it is possible that the ultimate remediation costs may exceed the amounts estimated. However, in the opinion of management, such additional costs are not expected to be material relative to consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

The Consolidated Balance sheet includes accruals for estimated future expenditures associated with business divestitures which have been completed. It is possible that the ultimate expenditures may exceed the amounts recorded. In the opinion of management, such additional expenditures are not expected to be material relative to consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

In December 2004 WesternGeco and Schlumberger received grand jury subpoenas from the US Attorney’s office in the Southern District of Texas seeking documents relating to possible fraud in obtaining visas for non-US citizens working as crewmembers on vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico. We are in the process of responding to the investigation, including providing information sought by the subpoenas. Schlumberger is unable to determine the outcome of this matter and the related impact it might have on Schlumberger’s financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, Schlumberger and its subsidiaries are party to various other legal proceedings. AlthoughA liability is accrued when a loss is both probable and can be reasonably estimable. At this time the ultimate disposition of these proceedings is not presently determinable and therefore, it is not possible to estimate the amount of loss or range of possible losses that might result from an adverse judgment on settlement in these matters. However, in the opinion of Schlumberger any liability that might ensue would not be material in relation to the consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

In the normal course of business, Schlumberger is liable for contract completion and product performance. In the opinion of management, such obligations are not material in relation to the consolidated liquidity, financial position or future results of operations.

Schlumberger’s financial instrumentsassets that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, and cash equivalentsshort-term investments, fixed income investments held to maturity, and receivables from clients. Schlumberger places its cash, short-term investments and cash equivalentsfixed income investments held to maturity with financial institutions and corporations, and limits the amount of credit exposure with any one of them. Schlumberger activelyregularly evaluates the creditworthiness of the issuers in which it invests. The receivables from clients are concentrated within a few significant industriesspread over many countries and geographies.customers.

 

24.    Segment Information

23.Segment Information

 

Schlumberger operates fourtwo reportable business segments: Oilfield Services (OFS), WesternGeco, SchlumbergerSema (SLSEMA) and Other. The current SchlumbergerSema segment only includes operations that were sold to Atos Origin on January 29, 2004. The segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.WesternGeco.

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The Oilfield Services segment falls into four clearly defined economic and geographical areas and is evaluated on the following basis: North America is a major self-contained market; Latin America comprises regional markets that share a common dependence on the United States; Europe is a major self-contained market that includes the CIS and West Africa, whose economy is increasingly linked to that of Europe; Middle East & Asia includes the remainder of the Eastern Hemisphere, which consists of many countries at different stages of economic development that share a common dependence on the oil and gas industry. The Oilfield Services segment provides virtually all exploration and production services required during the life of an oil and gas reservoir. Schlumberger believes that all the products/services are interrelated and expects similar performance from each.

The WesternGeco segment provides comprehensive worldwide reservoir imaging, monitoring, and development services, with extensive seismic crews and data processing centers, as well as a large multiclient seismic library. Services range from 3D and time-lapse (4D) seismic surveys to multi-component surveys for delineating prospects and reservoir management. WesternGeco is 70% owned by Schlumberger and 30% owned by Baker Hughes.

The SchlumbergerSema segment falls into three clearly defined economic and geographic areas and is evaluated on the following basis: North and South America is a major self-contained market; Europe is a major

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self-contained market that includes the Middle East and Africa; Asia includes the remainder of the Eastern Hemisphere. The SchlumbergerSema segment is a leading information technology services company providing domain expertise and global capabilities delivered on a local basis. SchlumbergerSema has proven capabilities delivering consulting, systems integration, managed services and products serving the energy & utilities, finance, transport and public sector markets.

On September 22, 2003, Schlumberger announced the signing of an agreement with Atos Origin for the sale of the SchlumbergerSema business. The sale closed on January 29, 2004.

The Other segment comprises principally the Axalto (Cards and Point-of-Sale Terminals), Electricity Meters, Business Continuity, Infodata, Telecom Software Products, Water Services, Essentis and Payphones activities. In 2001, also included is the divested Resource Management Services business.

Financial information for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001,2002, by segment, is as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


   2003

   Revenue  Income
after tax
& Min.
Int.
  Minority
Interest
  Tax
Expense
  Income
before tax
& Min. Int.
  Assets  Depn. &
Amortn.
  Capital
Expenditure

OFS

                                

North America

  $    2,626  $        234  $            –  $        131  $            365  $1,818  $      265  $              140

Latin America

   1,439   177      44   221   1,136   153   102

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   2,605   379      81   460   1,644   218   167

Middle East & Asia

   2,090   451      58   509   1,443   206   246

Elims/Other

   63   (47)     28   (19)  3,482   30   114


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

    8,823   1,194      342   1,536   9,523   872   769


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

WESTERNGECO

   1,183   (17)  (7)  4   (20)  1,644   442   240


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

SLSEMA

                                

North & South America

   350   2      1   3   535   41   27

Europe/M. East/Africa

   2,194   30   1   14   45   2,256   64   51

Asia

   144   29      5   34   367   22   17

Elims/Other

   (11)  (23)     2   (21)  80   17   


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

    2,677   38   1   22   61   3,238   144   95


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

OTHER

   1,480   72      37   109   1,498   87   59

Corporate eliminations & Other

   (270)  104   (108)  (196)  (200)  4,138   26   12


 


 


 


     

  

  

   $13,893  $1,391  $(114) $209      $20,041  $1,571  $1,175
   


 


 


 


     

  

  

Interest Income

                   49            

Interest Expense

                   (329)           

Charges

                   (638)           
               


           
                   $568            
                   


           

61  /  SLB2003 FORM 10-K


               (Stated in millions)
   2004

   Operating
Revenue


  Income
after tax
& Min.
Int.


  Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


  Income
before tax
& Min.
Int.


  Assets

  Depn.
&
Amortn.


  Capital
Expenditure


OFS

                                

North America

  $3,108  $340  $—    $179  $519  $1,969  $253  $247

Latin America

   1,746   181   —     40   221   1,246   142   131

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   2,788   367   —     80   447   1,846   233   262

Middle East & Asia

   2,478   569   —     80   649   1,724   228   361

Elims/Other

   119   (45)  —     10   (35)  3,770   60   62
   

  


 

  


 


 

  

  

    10,239   1,412   —     389   1,801   10,555   916   1,063
   

  


 

  


 


 

  

  

WESTERNGECO

   1,238   53   22   49   124   1,504   378   212

Corporate eliminations & Other

   3   (61)  14   (161)  (208)  3,877   14   4

Discontinued operations assets

                       65        
   

  


 

  


     

  

  

   $11,480  $1,404  $36  $277      $16,001  $1,308  $1,279
   

  


 

  


     

  

  

Interest Income

                   54            

Interest Expense

                   (201)           

Charges

                   (243)           
                   


           
                   $1,327            
                   


           

 

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               (Stated in millions)
   2003

   Operating
Revenue


  Income
after tax
& Min.
Int.


  Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


  Income
before tax
& Min.
Int.


  Assets

  Depn.
&
Amortn.


  Capital
Expenditure


OFS

                                

North America

  $2,626  $234  $—    $131  $365  $1,818  $265  $140

Latin America

   1,439   177   —     44   221   1,136   153   102

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   2,605   379   —     81   460   1,644   218   167

Middle East & Asia

   2,090   451   —     58   509   1,443   206   246

Elims/Other

   63   (46)  —     28   (18)  3,482   30   114
   

  


 


 


 


 

  

  

    8,823   1,195   —     342   1,537   9,523   872   769
   

  


 


 


 


 

  

  

WESTERNGECO

   1,183   (17)  (7)  4   (20)  1,644   442   240

Corporate eliminations & Other

   11   138   (144)  (136)  (142)  4,199   27   12

Discontinued operations assets

                       4,675        
   

  


 


 


     

  

  

   $10,017  $1,316  $(151) $210      $20,041  $1,341  $1,021
   

  


 


 


     

  

  

Interest Income

                   49            

Interest Expense

                   (329)           

Charges

                   (638)           
                   


           
                   $457            
                   


           

 

($ millions)


   2002

   Revenue  Income
after tax
& Min.
Int.
  Minority
Interest
  Tax
Expense
  Income
before tax
& Min.
Int.
  Assets  Depn. &
Amortn.
  Capital
Expenditure

OFS

                                

North America

  $    2,308  $        174  $            –  $        100  $          274  $1,866  $      280  $              197

Latin America

   1,318   143      26   169   1,143   157   124

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   2,496   305      78   383   1,629   215   285

Middle East & Asia

   1,916   402      50   452   1,396   198   272

Elims/Other

   133   (26)     26      3,195   21   93


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

    8,171   998      280   1,278   9,229   871   971


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

WESTERNGECO

   1,476   4   1   66   71   2,324   388   515


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

SLSEMA

                                

North & South America

   356   (36)     (18)  (54)  525   31   61

Europe/M. East/Africa

   1,927   93   2   37   132   2,263   64   42

Asia

   150   (1)  (1)  2      341   22   17

Elims/Other

   (24)  (47)     (14)�� (61)  344   1   


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

    2,409   9   1   7   17   3,473   118   120


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

OTHER

   1,334   11   2   5   18   1,386   68   68

Corporate eliminations & Other

   (272)  25   (96)  (76)  (147)  3,023   88   28


 


 


 


     

  

  

   $13,118  $1,047  $(92) $282      $19,435  $1,533  $1,702
   


 


 


 


     

  

  

Interest Income

                   68            

Interest Expense

                   (364)           

Charges

                   (3,168)           
               


           
                   $(2,227)           
                   


           

($ millions)


   2001

   Revenue  Income
after tax
& Min.
Int.
  Minority
Interest
  Tax
Expense
  Income
before tax
& Min. Int.
  Assets  Depn. &
Amortn.
  Capital
Expenditure

OFS

                                

North America

  $    2,847  $        401  $            –  $        236  $            637  $2,048  $      244  $              555

Latin America

   1,456   148      35   183   1,307   142   177

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   2,134   308      77   385   1,676   180   284

Middle East & Asia

   1,772   360      56   416   1,302   178   273

Elims/Other

   172   (40)     4   (36)  1,957   31   177


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

    8,381   1,177      408   1,585   8,290   775   1,466


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

WESTERNGECO

   1,702   79   35   107   221   2,843   559   676


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

SLSEMA

                                

North & South America

   381   (29)     (30)  (59)  837   40   85

Europe/M. East/Africa

   1,447   72      27   99   3,532   36   37

Asia

   110   6      2   8   489   19   43

Elims/Other

   (105)  (54)     (9)  (63)  1,699      


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

    1,833   (5)     (10)  (15)  6,557   95   165


 


 


 


 


 

  

  

OTHER

   2,016   71   6   11   88   2,199   95   97

Corporate eliminations & Other

   (176)  (458)  (12)  48   (422)  2,437   352   49


 


 


 


     

  

  

   $13,756  $864  $29  $564      $22,326  $1,876  $2,453
   


 


 


 


     

  

  

Interest Income

                   153            

Interest Expense

                   (380)           

Charges

                   (143)           
               


           
                   $1,087            
                   


           

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                     (Stated in millions)
   2002

   Operating
Revenue


  Income
after tax
& Min.
Int.


  Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


  Income
before tax
& Min.
Int.


  Assets

  Depn.
&
Amortn.


  Capital
Expenditure


OFS

                                

North America

  $2,308  $174  $  $100  $274  $1,866  $280  $197

Latin America

   1,318   143   —     26   169   1,143   157   124

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   2,496   305   —     78   383   1,629   215   285

Middle East & Asia

   1,916   402   —     50   452   1,396   198   272

Elims/Other

   133   (26)  —     26   —     3,195   21   93
   

  


 


 


 


 

  

  

    8,171   998   —     280   1,278   9,229   871   971
   

  


 


 


 


 

  

  

WESTERNGECO

   1,476   4   1   66   71   2,324   388   515

Corporate eliminations & Other

   10   65   (86)  (94)  (115)  2,716   50   29

Discontinued operations assets

                       5,166        
   

  


 


 


     

  

  

   $9,657  $1,067  $(85) $252      $19,435  $1,309  $1,515
   

  


 


 


     

  

  

Interest Income

                   68            

Interest Expense

                   (364)           

Charges

                   (283)           
                   


           
                   $655            
                   


           

 

Oilfield Services net income eliminations include certain headquarters administrative costs which are not allocated geographically, manufacturing and certain other operations, and costs maintained at the Oilfield Services level.

SchlumbergerSema net income eliminations include certain headquarters administrative costs which are not allocated geographically and other costs maintained at the SchlumbergerSema level.

Corporate income eliminations principally comprise the amortization of goodwill (in 2001) and other intangibles, as well as nonoperating expenses, such as certain intersegment charges and interest expense (except as shown above), which are not included in the segments’ income. Corporate assets largely comprise short-term investments and fixed income investments, held to maturity.

During the three years ended December 31, 2003,2004, no single customer exceeded 10% of consolidated revenue.

Schlumberger did not have revenue from third-party customers in its country of domicile during the last three years. In each of the three years, only revenue in the US exceeded 10% of consolidated revenue. Revenue in the US in 2004, 2003 and 2002 and 2001 was $3.8$3.6 billion, $4.0$3.0 billion and $5.1$3.3 billion, respectively.

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Interest expense excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income (2003 –(2004 - $8 million: 2003 - $5 million: 2002 - $4 million: 2001 – $5 million).

Depreciation & Amortization and Capital Expenditure include Multiclient seismic data costs.

 

25.    Pension and Other Benefit Plans

24.Pension and Other Benefit Plans

 

US Pension Plans

 

Schlumberger and its US subsidiary sponsor several defined benefit pension plans that cover substantially all employees.employees hired prior to October 1, 2004. The benefits are based on years of service and compensation on a career-average pay basis. These plans are funded through a trust in respect to past and current service. Charges to expense are based upon costs computed by independent actuaries. The funding policy is to annually contribute amounts that are based upon a number of factors including the actuarial accrued liability and amounts that are allowable for federal income tax purposes. These contributions are intended to provide for benefits earned to date and those expected to be earned in the future. Schlumberger’s contribution during 2004 was $254 million. The contribution in 20042005 is expected to be between $40$150 million and $150$200 million.

Schlumberger uses a December 31 measurement date to calculate its end of year benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and annual net periodic benefit cost.

The assumed discount rate, compensation increases and return on plan assets used to determine pension expense were as follows:

 

  2003 2002 2001 
  2004

 2003

 2002

 

Assumed discount rate

  6.75% 7.25% 7.50%  6.25% 6.75% 7.25%

Compensation increases

  3.00% 3.00% 4.50%  3.00% 3.00% 3.00%

Return on plan assets

  8.50% 8.50% 9.00%  8.50% 8.50% 8.50%

 

Net pension cost in the US for 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001,2002, included the following components:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
   2003   2002   2001 

Service cost – benefits earned during the period

  $    56   $    51   $38 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   93    90    84 

Expected return on plan assets [actual return: 2003 – $177; 2002 – $(114); 2001 – $(70)]

   (87)   (93)   (101)

Amortization of transition assets

           (1)

Amortization of prior service cost/other

   5    7    7 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss (gain)

   4        (4)


  


  


Net pension cost

  $71   $55   $23 
   


  


  


63  /  SLB2003 FORM 10-K


   (Stated in millions) 
   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

  $53  $56  $51 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   98   93   90 

Expected return on plan assets [actual return: 2004 - $123; 2003 - $177; 2002 - $(114)]

   (90)  (87)  (93)

Amortization of prior service cost

   5   5   7 

FAS 88 charge

   6   —     —   

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

   19   4   —   
   


 


 


Net pension cost

  $91  $71  $55 
   


 


 


 

Part II, Item 8 68


The change in the projected benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of the plans on December 31, 20032004 and 2002,2003, was as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
  (Stated in millions) 
  2003   2002 
  2004

 2003

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year

  $1,441   $1,254   $1,583  $1,441 

Service cost

   56    51    53   56 

Interest cost

   93    90    98   93 

Actuarial losses

   94    123    84   94 

Benefits paid

   (82)   (77)   (92)  (82)

Amendments

   (6)       (8)  (6)

Divestiture

   (13)       —     (13)

FAS 88 charge

   6   —   



  


  


 


Projected benefit obligation at end of the year

  $1,583   $1,441   $1,724  $1,583 
  


  


  


 


Plan assets at market value at beginning of the year

  $952   $1,074   $1,107  $952 

Actual return on plan assets

   177    (114)   123   177 

Contribution

   69    69 

Contributions

   254   69 

Benefits paid

   (82)   (77)   (92)  (82)

Divestiture

   (9)       —     (9)

Administrative expense

   (6)  —   



  


  


 


Plan assets at market value at end of the year

  $1,107   $952   $1,386  $1,107 
  


  


  


 


Excess of projected benefit obligation over assets

  $(476)  $(489)  $(338) $(476)

Unrecognized net loss

   324    329    371   324 

Unrecognized prior service cost

   11    22    (11)  11 

Contribution receivable

       (50)



  


  


 


Pension liability at end of the year

  $(141)  $(188)

Pension asset (liability) at end of the year

  $22  $(141)
  


  


  


 


Plan assets at market value at end of the year

  $1,107   $902   $1,386  $1,107 

Accumulated benefits obligation at end of the year

   (1,478)   (1,336)   (1,620)  (1,478)



  


  


 


Minimum liability

   (371)   (434)   (234)  (371)

Pension liability at end of the year

   141    188 

Unrecognized prior service cost

   11    22 

Pension (asset) liability at end of the year

   (22)  141 

Intangible asset

   —     11 



  


  


 


Charged to other comprehensive income (loss)

  $(219)  $(224)  $(256) $(219)
  


  


  


 


 

The combined weak market performance over the last three yearsin 2002 and 2003 and declining interest rates have decreased the value of assets held in the US pension plans and hashave correspondingly increased the amount by which the pension plans are under-funded. As a result of the decline in the value of the pension plan assets and a decline in the interest rates, which increases the present value of the benefit obligations, Schlumberger has recorded a cumulativean additional non-cash pretax charge toStockholders’ Equity of $219$37 million ($13623 million after-tax) in 2004. At December 31, 2004, the cumulative non-cash pretax charge recorded inStockholders’ Equity was $256 million ($159 million after-tax). A recovery in market returns in future periods wouldmay reverse a portion of the charge.

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The assumed discount rate, the rate of compensation increases and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets used to determine the projected benefit obligations were as follows:

 

  2003 2002 
  2004

 2003

 

Assumed discount rate

  6.25% 6.75%  6.00% 6.25%

Compensation increases

  3.00% 3.00%  3.00% 3.00%

Return on plan assets

  8.50% 8.50%  8.50% 8.50%

 

On December 31, 2003,2004, there is no investment of the plan assets in Schlumberger common stock.

 

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The following is a breakdown of the plan assets:

 

(Stated in millions)


  2003  2002
  (Stated in millions)

US Equity – Active

  $381  $    301

US Equity – Indexed

   131   89
  2004

  2003

US Equity - Actively managed

  $480  $381

US Equity - Indexed

   189   131

Non-US Equity

   180   134   251   180

Long-term fixed income

   257   228   276   257

Cash or cash equivalents

   103   98   146   103

Other investments

   55   52   44   55

Contribution receivable

      50


  

  

  

  $1,107  $952  $1,386  $1,107
  

  

  

  

 

The asset allocation objectives are to diversify the portfolio among several asset classes to reduce volatility while maintaining an asset mix that provide the highest expected rate of return consistent with an acceptable level of risk. The investment strategies include a rebalancing of the asset mix as necessary to the previously defined levels and reassessing funding levels and asset allocation strategy at least annually. In order to increase diversification and limit management risk, Schlumberger generally does not allocate more than 15% of fund assets to a single investment manager.

The expected long-term rate of return on assets is 8.5%. This assumption represents the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. The assumption has been determined by reflecting expectations regarding future rates of return for the portfolio considering the asset distribution and related historical rates of return. The appropriateness of the assumption is reviewed at least annually. The pension trust’s performance over the last 10 years has been an annualized return of 9.2%10.2%.

 

The expected benefits to be paid under the plan are as follows:

   (Stated in millions)

2005

  $91

2006

  $93

2007

  $94

2008

  $97

2009

  $100

2010 - 2014

  $585

Non-US Pension Plans

 

Outside the US, subsidiaries of Schlumberger sponsor several defined benefit and defined contribution plans that cover substantially all employees who are not covered by statutory plans. For defined contribution plans, funding and cost are generally based upon a predetermined percentage of employee compensation. Charges to expense in 2004, 2003 and 2002, were $39 million, $33 million and $33 million, respectively.

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For defined benefit plans, charges to expense are based upon costs computed by independent actuaries. These plans are funded through trusts in respect to past and current service. For all defined benefit plans, pension expense was $87$54 million, $58$35 million and $52$32 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, and 2001, respectively.

Based on plan assets and the projected benefit obligation, the only significant defined benefit plan is in the UK. The contribution in 2005 to the UK plan is expected to be between $30 million and $35 million.

Schlumberger uses a December 31 measurement date to calculate its end of year benefits obligations, fair value of plan assets and annual net periodic benefit cost.

The assumed discount rate, compensation increases and return on plan assets used to determine pension expense were as follows:

 

  2003 2002 2001 
  2004

 2003

 2002

 

Assumed discount rate

  5.70% 5.75% 6.00%  5.60% 5.70% 5.75%

Compensation increases

  3.75% – 2.5% 4.00% 4.00%  4.00% 3.75% - 2.50% 4.00%

Return on plan assets

  8.50% 9.00% 9.00%  8.00% 8.50% 9.00%

 

Net pension cost in the UK plan for 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001 (including the Sema plc plans)2002 (translated into US dollars at the average exchange rate for the periods), included the following components:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
   2003   2002   2001 

Service cost – benefits earned during the period

  $    52   $    58   $    47 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   66    59    44 

Expected return on plan assets [actual return: 2003 – $152; 2002 – $(147); 2001 – $(47)]

   (90)   (91)   (68)

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   11         

Amortization of transition asset and other

       1    (2)


  


  


Net pension cost

  $39   $27   $21 
   


  


  


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         (Stated in millions) 
   2004

  2003

  2002

 

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

  $24  $24  $25 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   32   24   19 

Expected return on plan assets [actual return: 2004 - $48;

             

2003 - $57; 2002 - $(42)]

   (38)  (36)  (37)

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   10   2   —   
   


 


 


Net pension cost

  $28  $14  $7 
   


 


 


 

Part II, Item 8 71


The change in the projected benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status of the plan (translated into US dollars at year-end exchange rates) was as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
    (Stated in millions) 
  2003   2002 
  2004

 2003

 

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of the year

  $1,142   $989   $1,570  $1,142 

Service cost

   52    58    29   52 

Interest cost

   66    59    32   66 

Contributions by Plan participants

   7    7    2   7 

Transfer in

   18        34   18 

Actuarial losses (gains)

   165    (45)

Actuarial losses

   32   165 

Currency effect

   152    106    52   152 

Benefits paid

   (32)   (25)   (16)  (32)

Disposals

       (7)   22   —   

SchlumbergerSema divestiture

   (1,003)  —   



  


  


 


Projected benefit obligation at end of the year

  $1,570   $1,142   $754  $1,570 
  


  


  


 


Plan assets at market value at beginning of the year

  $815   $868   $1,108  $815 

Actual return on plan assets

   152    (147)   48   152 

Currency effect

   106    81    43   106 

Employer contributions

   47    39    34   47 

Employee contributions

   7    7    2   7 

Transfer in

   15        15   15 

Benefits paid

   (32)   (25)   (16)  (32)

Disposals

   (2)   (8)   26   (2)

SchlumbergerSema divestiture

   (668)  —   



  


  


 


Plan assets at market value at end of the year

  $1,108   $815   $592  $1,108 
  


  


  


 


Excess of projected benefit obligation over assets

  $(462)  $(327)  $(162) $(462)

Unrecognized net loss

   498    351    238   498 

Unrecognized prior service cost

       1    19   —   

Unrecognized net asset at transition date

   (1)   (2)   (1)  (1)



  


  


 


Pension asset

  $35   $23   $94  $35 
  


  


  


 


Assets of under-funded plans at market value at end of the year

  $882   $335   $592  $882 

Accumulated benefit obligation of under-funded plans at end of the year

   (1,097)   (495)   (626)  (1,097)



  


  


 


Minimum liability of under-funded plans

   (215)   (160)   (34)  (215)

Pension liability of under-funded plans

   6    70 

Pension (asset) liability of under-funded plans

   (94)  6 

Intangible asset

   19   —   



  


  


 


Charged to other comprehensive income (loss)

  $(209)  $(90)  $(109) $(209)
  


  


  


 


 

The combined weak market performance over the last three yearsin 2002 and 2003 and declining interest rates have decreased the value of assets held in the UK pension plans and hashave correspondingly increased the amount by which the pension plans are under-funded. As a result of the decline in the value of the pension plan assets and a decline in the interest rates, which increased the present value of the benefit obligations, Schlumberger has recorded a cumulativean additional non-cash pretax charge toStockholders’ Equity of $209$7 million ($1475 million after-tax) in 2004. At December 31, 2004, the cumulative non-cash pretax charge recorded inStockholders’ Equity was $109 million ($76 million after-tax). A recovery in market returns in future periods wouldmay reverse a portion of the charge.

 

The assumed discount rate and rate of compensation increases used to determine the projected benefit obligation were as follows:

 

   2003  2002 

Assumed discount rate

  5.60% 5.70%

Compensation increases

  4% – 3.5% 3.75% – 2.55%

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   2004

  2003

Assumed discount rate

  5.40% 5.60%

Compensation increases

  4.10% 4.00% - 3.50%

 

Part II, Item 8 72


The following is a breakdown of the plan assets:

 

(Stated in millions)


  (Stated in millions)
  2003  2002
  2004

  2003

Equity securities

  $818  $    610  $385  $818

Fixed income securities

   178   95   118   178

Index linked gilts

   56   46   63   56

Real estate

   17   15   —     17

Other investments

   39   49   26   39


  

  

  

  $1,108  $815  $592  $1,108
  

  

  

  

 

The trustees of all the UK plans determine their investment strategy with regard to the liability profile of each Fund on an individual basis and have determined benchmarks which they believe providesprovide an adequate balance between maximizing the return on the assets and minimizing the risk of failing to meet the liabilities over the long-term.

Overall, the trustees of each plan aim to have a sufficiently diversified portfolio of appropriate liquidity, which will generate income and capital growth to meet, together with new contributions from members and the employers, the cost of current and future liabilities which each plan provides. They achieve this by using active investment managers who are set specific benchmarks and various restrictions to avoid undue concentration of assets. As the plans mature, the Trustees review the appropriateness of their investment strategy.

The overall expected return on assets assumption is derived as the weighted average of the expected returns from each of the main asset classes. The expected return for each asset class reflects a combination of historical performance analysis, the forward looking views of the financial markets (as suggested by the yields available) and the views of investment organizations. Consideration is also given to the rate of return expected to be available for reinvestment. The pension trusts’ performance over the last 10 years has been an annualized return of 5.3%.

For defined contribution plans, funding and cost are generally based upon a predetermined percentage6.8%; over the last 15 years it is an annualized return of employee compensation. Charges to expense in 2003, 2002 and 2001, were $47 million, $44 million and $32 million, respectively.8.0%.

 

The expected benefits to be paid under the plan are as follows:

   (Stated in millions)

2005

  $14

2006

  $14

2007

  $15

2008

  $16

2009

  $18

2010 - 2014

  $122

Other Deferred Benefits

 

In addition to providing pension benefits, Schlumberger and its subsidiaries have other deferred benefit programs, primarily profit sharing. Expenses for these programs were $137$151 million, $143$134 million and $192$138 million in 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001,2002, respectively.

 

Health Care Benefits

 

Schlumberger and its US subsidiary provide health care benefits for certain active employees. The costcosts of providing these benefits is recognized as expenseare expensed when incurred, and aggregated $68 million, $70 million and $79 million in 2004, 2003 and $68 million in 2003, 2002, and 2001, respectively. Outside the US, such benefits are mostly provided through government-sponsored programs.

 

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Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions

 

Schlumberger and its US subsidiary provide certain health care benefits to former employees who have retired under the US pension plans.

On May 19, 2004, FASB Staff Position No. 106-2 (“FSP”) was issued by FASB to provide guidance relating to the prescription drug subsidy provided by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”). Schlumberger currently provides postretirement benefits to former employees who have retired under the US pension plans. For these former employees, the prescription drug benefit provided by Schlumberger would be considered to be actuarially equivalent to the benefit provided under the Act. As permitted by the FSP, Schlumberger prospectively adopted the provisions of the FSP effective July 1, 2004. This resulted in a reduction in the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (“APBO”) for the subsidy of approximately $82 million. The subsidy will result in a reduction in net periodic postretirement costs of approximately $12 million (pretax), of which $6 million was recorded during the third quarter of 2004 with the remaining portion being recorded in the fourth quarter of 2004. The components of this approximate $12 million in pretax savings are a reduction in interest costs on APBO of $5 million, a reduction of amortization of net loss of $4 million and a reduction in current period service costs of $3 million.

Schlumberger uses a December 31 measurement date to calculate its end of year benefit obligations and annual net periodic benefit cost.

The principal actuarial assumptions used to measure costs were a discount rate of 6.25% in 2004, 6.75% in 2003 and 7.25% in 2002 and 7.5% in 2001.2002. The overall medical cost trend rate assumption is 10.8%9.8% graded to 5% over the next six years and 5% thereafter.

 

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Part II, Item 8 

Net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the US for 2004, 2003 2002 and 2001,2002, included the following components:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
   2003  2002  2001 

Service cost – benefits earned during the period

  $    28  $    21  $    13 

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation

   53   41   32 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss (gain) and other

   11   4   (1)

  

  


   $92  $66  $44 
   

  

  


   (Stated in millions)
   2004

  2003

  2002

Service cost - benefits earned during the period

  $29  $28  $21

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation

   51   53   41

Amortization of unrecognized net loss and other

   6   11   4
   

  

  

   $86  $92  $66
   

  

  

 

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The change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and funded status on December 31, 20032004 and 2002,2003, was as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
  (Stated in millions) 
  2003   2002 
  2004

 2003

 

Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at beginning of the year

  $676   $478   $933  $676 

Service cost

   28    21    29   28 

Interest cost

   53    41    51   53 

Actuarial losses

   202    121 

Actuarial (gains) losses

   (44)  202 

Benefits paid

   (26)   (21)   (29)  (26)

Other

       36 

Plan amendments

   (107)  —   



  


  


 


Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at the end of the year

   933    676    833   933 

Unrecognized net loss

   (326)   (105)   (269)  (326)

Unrecognized prior service cost/other

   (2)   (27)   100   (2)



  


  


 


Postretirement benefit liability on December 31

  $605   $544   $664  $605 
  


  


  


 


In 2004, amendments to the plan were enacted whereby Schlumberger is no longer required to accrue for postretirement benefit obligations until employees attain the age of 40; at this time employees are now required to make an election to either participate and contribute to the plan, or not participate in the plan. Under the previous terms of the plan, Schlumberger was required to accrue for postretirement benefit obligations from the date of employment regardless of the employee’s age.

 

The components of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation on December 31, 20032004 and 2002,2003, were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


  (Stated in millions)
  2003  2002
  2004

  2003

Retirees

  $404  $  277  $420  $404

Fully eligible

   162   110   222   162

Actives

   367   289   191   367


  

  

  

  $933  $676  $833  $933
  

  

  

  

 

The assumed discount rate used to determine the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6.00% for 2004 and 6.25% for 2003 and 6.75% for 2002.2003.

If the assumed medical cost trend rate was increased by one percentage point, health care cost in 20032004 would have been $99$101 million, and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation would have been $1.12 billion$970 million on December 31, 2003.2004.

If the assumed medical cost trend rate was decreased by one percentage point, health care cost in 20032004 would have been $67$73 million, and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation would have been $790$720 million on December 31, 2003.2004.

 

25.
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Part II, Item 8 

26.    Supplementary Information

Operating revenue and related cost of goods sold and services for continuing operations comprised the following:

(Stated in millions)


Year ended December 31,  2003  2002  2001

Operating revenue

            

Products

  $3,947  $3,605  $4,421

Services

   9,946   9,513   9,335

  

  

   $13,893  $13,118  $13,756
   

  

  

Direct operating costs

            

Goods sold

  $2,656  $1,749  $2,540

Services

   8,122   8,441   7,766

  

  

   $10,778  $10,190  $10,306
   

  

  

 

Cash paid for interest and income taxes for continuing operations was as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


  (Stated in millions)
Year ended December 31,  2003  2002  2001  2004

  2003

  2002

Interest

  $354  $373  $363  $85  $354  $373

Income taxes

  $150  $251  $298  $253  $150  $251

 

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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are summarized as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


  (Stated in millions)
As at December 31,  2003  2002  2004

  2003

Payroll, vacation and employee benefits

  $773  $957  $631  $654

Trade

   800   999   813   800

Taxes, other than income

   160   245   190   160

Pension

   290   543

Accrued expenses

   1,026   1,266   832   1,005

Other

   489   1,114   225   86


  

  

  

  $3,248  $4,581  $2,981  $3,248
  

  

  

  

 

Interest and other income includes the following:

 

(Stated in millions)


  (Stated in millions)
Year ended December 31,  2003  2002  2001  2004

 2003

  2002

Interest income

  $    52  $    69  $    159  $56  $52  $69

Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies

   75   64   62   94   75   64

Loss on sale of Atos Origin shares

   (21)  —     —  

Gain on sale of Hanover Compressor note

   32         —     32   —  

Gain on sale of investments

   2         —     2   —  

Gain on sale of financial instruments

   5   6   21   —     5   6


  

  

  


 

  

  $166  $139  $242  $129  $166  $139
  

  

  

  


 

  

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)


 
Year ended December 31,  2003   2002   2004

 2003

 

Balance at beginning of year

  $173   $  145   $128  $173 

Provision in year

   55    66    26   55 

Written off in year

   (65)   (47)   (27)  (65)

Reclassified toAssets held for Sale

   (36)       (3)  (36)

Other1

   1    9    (10)  1 



  


  


 


Balance at end of year

  $128   $173   $114  $128 
  


  


  


 


 

1.Includes business acquisitions and divestitures

 

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76


Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Part II, Item 8 

The management of Schlumberger Limited is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a – 15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Schlumberger Limited’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Schlumberger Limited management assessed the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) inInternal Control—Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment we have concluded that, as of December 31, 2004, the company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

Schlumberger Limited’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears on page 78 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Report of Independent AuditorsRegistered Public Accounting Firm

 

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To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

of Schlumberger Limited

We have completed an integrated audit of Schlumberger Limited’s 2004 consolidated financial statements and of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 and audits of its 2003 and 2002 consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Our opinions, based on our audits, are presented below.

Consolidated financial statements

 

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, of stockholder’sstockholders’ equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries at December 31, 20032004 and 2002,2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2003,2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management; ourmanagement. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditingthe standards generally accepted inof the United States of America, whichPublic Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As discussed in Note 2019 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in 2003 the Company changed its accounting method for stock options.

As discussed

Internal control over financial reporting

Also, in Note 14our opinion, management’s assessment, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing on page 77 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004 based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on those criteria. Furthermore, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued by COSO. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on management’s assessment and on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. An audit of internal control over financial reporting includes obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we consider necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.

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A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the Consolidated Financial Statements,maintenance of records that, in 2002reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the Company changedtransactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its accounting method for goodwill.inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

/s/    PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

February 25, 2004

 

March 1, 2005

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79


Part II, Item 8, 9, 9A Quarterly Results

 

Quarterly Results(UNAUDITED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

The following table summarizes Schlumberger’s results for each of the four quarters for the years ended December 31, 20032004 and 2002.2003. Revenue and Gross margin, which equals operating revenue less cost of goods sold and services, has been restated to exclude discontinued operations.

 

(Stated in millions except per share amounts)


 
   Revenue  Gross
Margin
   Net
Income
   Earnings per
share6


 
        Basic   Diluted 

Quarters-2003

                        

First

  $    3,263  $662   $149   $0.26   $    0.26 

Second1

   3,485   727    112    0.19    0.19 

Third2

   3,474   325    (55)   (0.09)   (0.09)

Fourth3

   3,671   759    177    0.30    0.30 

  


  


  


  


   $13,893  $2,473   $383   $0.66   $0.66 
   

  


  


  


  


Quarters-2002

                        

First4

  $3,167  $660   $172   $0.30   $0.30 

Second

   3,242   706    196    0.34    0.34 

Third

   3,358   681    173    0.30    0.30 

Fourth5

   3,351   (2,455)   (2,861)   (4.92)   (4.92)

  


  


  


  


   $13,118  $(408)  $(2,320)  $(4.01)  $(4.01)
   

  


  


  


  


   (Stated in millions except per share amounts) 
   Revenue

  

Gross

Margin


  

Net

Income


  Earnings per share 7

 
        Basic

  Diluted

 

Quarters-2004

                     

First1

  $2,673  $552  $220  $0.37  $0.37 

Second2

   2,833   602   356   0.60   0.59 

Third3

   2,906   605   318   0.54   0.53 

Fourth

   3,068   679   330   0.56   0.55 
   

  

  


 


 


   $11,480  $2,438  $1,224  $2.08  $2.04 
   

  

  


 


 


Quarters-2003

                     

First

  $2,359  $469  $149  $0.26  $0.26 

Second4

   2,512   537   112   0.19   0.19 

Third5

   2,522   83   (55)  (0.09)  (0.09)

Fourth6

   2,624   500   177   0.30   0.30 
   

  

  


 


 


   $10,017  $1,589  $383  $0.66  $0.65 
   

  

  


 


 


 

1.Includes net, after-tax charges of $152 million.

2.Includes net, after-tax charges of $33 million.

3.Includes net, after-tax charges of $13 million.

4.Includes debt extinguishment cost of $81 million ($0.14 per share – diluted).$82 million.

2.5Includes a net, after-tax chargecharges of $298 million ($0.49 per share – diluted).million.

3.6Includes a net, after-tax chargecharges of $61 million ($0.10 per share – diluted).million.

4.7Includes an after-tax charge of $29 million ($0.05 per share – diluted).
5.Includes a net, after-tax charge of $3,081 million ($5.30 per share).
6.The addition of earnings per share by quarter may not equal total earnings per share for the year.

 

*Mark of Schlumberger

 

Item 9    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures

Item 9Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

NONE

 

Item 9A    Controls and Procedures

Item 9AControls and Procedures

 

At the end of the period covered by this report,Schlumberger has carried out an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of Schlumberger’s management, including the Chief Executive officer (“Officer (‘CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Schlumberger’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon Schlumberger’s evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that, as of December 31, 2004, the disclosure controls and procedures pursuantwere effective to Rule 13a – 15 ofprovide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports Schlumberger files and submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that Schlumberger’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2003 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Schlumberger in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

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There has been no change in ourSchlumberger’s internal controlscontrol over financial reporting that occurred during the yearSchlumberger’s quarter ended December 31, 20032004 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, ourSchlumberger’s internal controlscontrol over financial reporting.

 

See page 77 for Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

Item 9B
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Part III, Item 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 NONE

 

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PART III

 

Item 10    Directors and Executive Officers of Schlumberger

Item 10Directors and Executive Officers of Schlumberger

 

See Part I (on pages 87 and 9)8) for Item 10 information regarding Executive Officers of Schlumberger. The information with respect to the remaining portion of Item 10 is set forth in the first section under the caption,captions, “Election of Directors”,Directors,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” “Members of the Committee of the Board of Directors,” and “Audit Committee,” in Schlumberger’s Proxy Statement to be filed for the April 14, 20042005 Annual General Meeting, and is incorporated by reference.

 

Item 11    Executive CompensationSchlumberger had adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of it directors, officers and employees, including its principal executive, financial and accounting officers, or persons performing similar functions. Schlumberger’s Code of Ethics is posted on its corporate governance website located at www.slb.com/ir. In addition, amendments to the Code of Ethics and any grant of a waiver from a provision of the Code of Ethics requiring disclosure under applicable SEC rules will be disclosed on Schlumberger’s corporate governance website located at www.slb.com/ir.

Item 11Executive Compensation

 

The information set forth under “Executive Compensation” (other than that set forth under the subcaptions “Corporate Performance Graph” and “Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation”) in Schlumberger’s Proxy Statement to be filed for the April 14, 20042005 Annual General Meeting, is incorporated by reference.

 

Item 12    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 12Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

 

The information with respect to Item 12 is set forth in Schlumberger’s Proxy Statement to be filed for the April 14, 20042005 Annual General Meeting under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

The information with respect to “Equity Compensation Plan Information” is set forth in Schlumberger’s Proxy Statement to be filed for the April 14, 20042005 Annual General Meeting under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan Information”Information,” and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 13    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Item 13Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

Information regarding this item may be found on page 1,3, the last two sentences of footnote 2,1, in Schlumberger’s Proxy Statement to be filed for the April 14, 20042005 Annual General Meeting and is incorporated by reference.

 

Item 14    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Item 14Principal Accounting Fees and Services

 

Information concerning the fees billed by our independent auditor and the nature of services comprising the fees for each of the two most recent fiscal years in each of the following categories: (i) audit fees, (ii) audit – related fees, (iii) tax fees and (iv) all other fees, is set forth in the Audit Committee Report segment of theSchlumberger’s Proxy Statement to be filed for the 2005 Annual General Meeting and is incorporated herein by reference.

Information concerning Schlumberger’s Audit Committee policies and procedures pertaining to pre-approval of audit and non-audit services rendered by our independent auditor is set forth in the Audit Committee segment of theSchlumberger’s Proxy Statement to be filed for the 2005 Annual General Meeting and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Part IV, Item 15 

PART IV

 

Item 15    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

Item 15Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:

 

   Page(s)

(1)

  Financial Statements   
   Consolidated Statement of Income for the three years ended December 31, 20032004  3537
   Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 20032004 and 20022003  3638
   Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 20032004  3739
   Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three years ended December 31, 20032004  3840 and 3941
   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  4042 to 6976
   Report of Independent AuditorsRegistered Public Accounting Firm  7077
   Quarterly Results (Unaudited)  7180

Financial statements of 20% - 50% owned companies accounted for under the equity method and unconsolidated subsidiaries have been omitted because they do not meet the materiality tests for assets or income.

Financial statements of 20% – 50% owned companies accounted for under the equity method and unconsolidated
subsidiaries have been omitted because they do not meet the materiality tests for assets or income.

(2)

  Financial Statement Schedules not required   

(3)(b)The following Exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as indicated in the Index to Exhibits:

   Deed of Incorporation as last amended on May 4, 2001  Exhibit 3(a)3.1
   By-Laws as last amended on April 17, 2003  Exhibit 3(b)3.2
   

Indenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, by and between Schlumberger and Citibank N.A., as Trustee

  Exhibit 4.3
   

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, by and between Schlumberger and Citibank, N.A., as Trustee

  Exhibit 4.4

Schlumberger is party to a number of other long-term debt agreements that, pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii), are not filed as exhibits. Schlumberger agrees to furnish copies of these agreements to the Commission upon its request.

Schlumberger is party to a number of other long-term debt agreements that, pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item
601(b)(4)(iii), are not filed as exhibits. Schlumberger agrees to furnish copies of these agreements to the Commission
upon its request.
   

Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan* as amended on January 5, 1995

  Exhibit 10 (a)10.1
   

Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan* Second Amendment

  Exhibit 10(b)10.2
   

Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan* Third Amendment

  Exhibit 10(c)

Schlumberger Limited Supplementary Benefit Plan* as amended on January 1, 1995

Exhibit 10(d)

Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan* as amended

Exhibit 10(e)

Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan* Third Amendment

Exhibit 10(f)

Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan

Exhibit 10(g)

Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan*

Exhibit 10(h)

Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan* First Amendment

Exhibit 10(i)10.3


*Compensatory plan required to be filed as an exhibit.

 

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73  /  SLBSchlumberger Limited Supplementary Benefit Plan* as amended on January 1, 1995  2003 FORM 10-KExhibit 10.4


Part IV, Item 15 

Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan* as amendedExhibit 10.5
Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan* Third Amendment  

Exhibit 10.6

Schlumberger Restoration Savings PlanExhibit 10.7
Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan*Exhibit 10.8
Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan* First AmendmentExhibit 10.9
1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Camco International Inc.; Long-Term Incentive Plan of Camco International Inc. Production Operators Corp. 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan; Camco 1996 Savings Related Share Option Scheme; Camco International Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors

*
  Exhibit 10(j)10.10

Schlumberger 2001 Stock Option Plan*

  Exhibit 10 (k)10.11

Schlumberger Limited 2004 Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors*

  Exhibit 10 (l)10.12
Form of Option Agreement, Incentive Stock OptionExhibit 10.13
Form of Option Agreement, Non-Qualified Stock Option  

Exhibit 10.14

Subsidiaries

  Exhibit 21

Consent of Independent Accountants

  Exhibit 23

Powers of Attorney

(a)    John Deutch, Jamie S. Gorlick, Andrew Gould, Tony Isaac, Adrian Lajous, André Lévy-Lang, Didier Primat, Nicolas Seydoux, Tore Sandvold, Linda G. Stuntz Sven Ullring – dated January 22, 200420, 2005

  Exhibit 24(a)24

(b)    Tony Isaac – dated January 29, 2004

Exhibit 24(b)

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Form of Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

2002
  Exhibit 31(a)31.1

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Form of Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

2002
  Exhibit 31(b)31.2

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  Exhibit 32(a)32.1

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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  Exhibit 32(b)
32.2
Additional Exhibit: Form S-8 Undertakings  Exhibit
99
(4)The following reports were filed on Form 8-K during the last quarter of the period covered by this 10-K report:
Report 8-K dated September 22, 2003, filed as of October 16, 2003 to furnish pro forma financial information with respect to (i) the sale of the SchlumbergerSema businesses and (ii) the probable sale of Atos shares to reduce the Company’s ownership in Atos to 19%.
Report 8-K dated October 21, 2003, filed as of October 22, 2003 to report Schlumberger’s Third Quarter Press Release, Question and Answer document and related non-GAAP financial measures.
Report 8-K dated December 9, 2003, filed as of December 9, 2003 to report the signing of an agreement to acquire PetroAlliance Services Company Limited.


*Compensatory plan required to be filed as an exhibit.

 

74  /  SLB2003 FORM 10-K

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 3, 2004

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

    

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

Date: March 3, 2005

By: 

By:

/s/ FRANKFrank A. SORGIE        Sorgie


        

Frank A. Sorgie

Chief Accounting Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Name


  

Title


*  

Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer


Andrew Gould  

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ JEAN-MARC PERRAUD        


Jean-Marc Perraud
  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jean-Marc Perraud  

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    FRANKs/ Frank A. SORGIE        


Sorgie
  

Chief Accounting Officer

Frank A. Sorgie  

(Principal Accounting Officer)

*


  

Director

John Deutch   

*


  

Director

Jamie S. Gorelick   

*


  

Director

Tony Isaac   

*


  

Director

Adrian Lajous   

*


  

Director

André Lévy-Lang   

*


  

Director

Didier PrimatTore Sandvold   

*


  

Director

Nicolas Seydoux   

*


  

Director

Linda G. Stuntz   

*


/s/ Ellen Summer
  Director
Sven Ullring

/s/    ELLEN SUMMER


March 3, 20042005

*By Ellen Summer Attorney-in-Fact   

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

75  /  SLB  2003 FORM 10-KExhibit

Page


INDEX TO EXHIBITS

   Exhibit  Page

Deed of Incorporation as last amended on May 4, 2001 incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2001

  3(a)  

By-Laws as last amended on April 17, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to Form 8-K filed April 17, 2003

  3(b)  

Indenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, by and between Schlumberger and Citibank N.A., as Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registration Statement S-3 filed on September 12, 2003

  4.3   

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, by and between Schlumberger and Citibank, N.A., as Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registration Statement S-3 filed on September 12, 2003

  4.4   

Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan, as amended on January 5, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Form 10-K for year 1995

  10(a)  

Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan – Second Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-K for the year 1999

  10(b)  

Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan – Third Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Form 10-K for the year 1999

  10(c)  

Schlumberger Limited Supplementary Benefit Plan, as amended, on January 1, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-K for 1996

  10(d)  

Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Form 10-K for year 1995

  10(e)  

Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan – Third Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Form 10-K for the year 1999

  10(f)  

Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Form 10-K for year 1995

  10(g)  

Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Form 10-K for year 1997

  10(h)  

Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan – First Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Form 10-K for the year 1999

  10(i)  

1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Camco International Inc.; Long-Term Incentive Plan of Camco International Inc.; Production Operators Corp. 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan; Camco 1996 Savings Related Share Option Scheme; Camco International Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Form S-8 of August 31, 1998

  10(j)  

Schlumberger 2001 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2001

  10(k)  

Schlumberger Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to Form 10-K for the year 2001

  10(l)  

Subsidiaries

  21  78

Consent of Independent Accountants

  23  79

Deed of Incorporation as last amended on May 4, 2001 incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 20013.1-
76  /  SLBBy-Laws as last amended on April 17, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to Form 8-K filed April 17, 2003  2003 FORM 10-K3.2-


      Exhibit  Page

Powers of Attorney

John Deutch

Jamie S. Gorelick

Andrew Gould

Adrian Lajous

André Lévy-Lang

Didier Primat

Nicolas Seydoux

Linda G. Stuntz

Sven Ullring

  dated:
January 22, 2004
  24(a)








  80 







Tony Issac

  January 29, 2004  24(b)  81
       

Additional Exhibits:

      

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Form of Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  31(a)  82

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Form of Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  31(b)  83

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  32(a)  84

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  32(b)  85

Form S-8 Undertakings

  99  86

77  /  SLBIndenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, by and between Schlumberger and Citibank N.A., as Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registration Statement S-3 filed on September 12, 2003  4.3
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, FORMby and between Schlumberger and Citibank, N.A., as Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registration Statement S-3 filed on September 12, 20034.4
Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan, as amended on January 5, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Form 10-K for year 199510.1-
Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan - Second Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-K for the year 199910.2-
Schlumberger 1994 Stock Option Plan - Third Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Form 10-K for the year 199910.3-
Schlumberger Limited Supplementary Benefit Plan, as amended, on January 1, 1995, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-K for 199610.4-
Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Form 10-K for year 199510.5-
Schlumberger 1989 Stock Incentive Plan - Third Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Form 10-K for the year 199910.6-
Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Form 10-K for year 199510.7-
Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Form 10-K for year 199710.8-
Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan - First Amendment incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Form 10-K for the year 199910.9-
1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan of Camco International Inc.; Long-Term Incentive Plan of Camco International Inc.; Production Operators Corp. 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan; Camco 1996 Savings Related Share Option Scheme; Camco International Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Form S-8 of August 31, 199810.10-
Schlumberger 2001 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 200110.11-
Schlumberger Limited 2004 Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 200410.12-

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

     Exhibit

  Page

Form of Option Agreement, Incentive Stock Option, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2004  10.13  -
Form of Option Agreement, Non-Qualified Stock Option, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2004  10.14  -
Subsidiaries  21  89
Consent of Independent Accountants  23  90

Powers of Attorney

John Deutch

Jamie S. Gorelick

Andrew Gould

Tony Isaac

Adrian Lajous

André Lévy-Lang

Didier Primat

Tore Sandvold

Nicolas Seydoux

Linda G. Stuntz

 

dated:

January 20, 2005

  24  91
Additional Exhibits:      

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Form of Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  31.1  91

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Form of Rule 13a-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  31.2  93

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  32.1  94

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  32.2  95

Form S-8 Undertakings

  99  96

88