UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarter ended: June 30, 2005Commission file No.: 1-4601

For the Quarter ended: September 30, 2005

Commission file No.: 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)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

153 EAST 53rd STREET, 57th Floor

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, U.S.A.

 10022

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: (212) 350-9400


 

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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YESx    NO  ¨

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NOx

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class


 

Outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 2005


COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE 588,301,524589,088,349

 



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1: Financial Statements

 

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

(Schlumberger N.V., Incorporated in the Netherlands Antilles)

and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Stated in thousands except per share amounts)

 

  Period Ended June 30,

   Period Ended September 30,

 
  Second Quarter

 Six Months

   Third Quarter

 Nine Months

 
  2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

   2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

 

Operating revenue

  $3,428,632  $2,833,600  $6,587,743  $5,506,568   $3,698,093  $2,905,927  $10,285,836  $8,412,495 

Interest & other income

   46,220   26,826   234,773   51,486    80,101   37,048   314,874   88,534 

EXPENSES:

      

Cost of goods sold & services

   2,546,684   2,230,974   4,951,816   4,352,041    2,757,310   2,301,238   7,711,496   6,653,279 

Research & engineering

   121,635   122,710   242,855   232,510    128,266   118,413   371,121   350,923 

Marketing

   14,566   10,475   24,628   19,185    11,828   10,111   34,086   29,296 

General & administrative

   90,895   81,859   176,317   158,121    89,850   88,633   266,167   246,754 

Debt extinguishment costs

   —     37,412   —     114,894    —     —     —     114,894 

Interest

   50,437   41,181   96,999   183,954    50,637   43,706   147,636   227,660 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Income from Continuing Operations before taxes and minority interest

   650,635   335,815   1,329,901   497,349    740,303   380,874   2,070,204   878,223 

Taxes on income

   162,123   75,708   299,819   121,534    174,953   74,390   474,772   195,924 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Income from Continuing Operations before minority interest

   488,512   260,107   1,030,082   375,815    565,350   306,484   1,595,432   682,299 

Minority interest

   (15,311)  (2,856)  (32,444)  (11,126)   (24,547)  (8,519)  (56,991)  (19,645)
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Income from Continuing Operations

   473,201   257,251   997,638   364,689    540,803   297,965   1,538,441   662,654 

Income from Discontinued Operations

   9,000   98,356   7,972   211,204    —     20,240   7,972   231,444 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Net Income

  $482,201  $355,607  $1,005,610  $575,893   $540,803  $318,205  $1,546,413  $894,098 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Basic earnings per share:

      

Income from Continuing Operations

  $0.80  $0.44  $1.69  $0.62   $0.92  $0.51  $2.61  $1.12 

Income from Discontinued Operations

   0.02   0.17   0.01   0.36    —     0.03   0.01   0.39 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Net Income *

  $0.82  $0.60  $1.71  $0.98   $0.92  $0.54  $2.62  $1.52 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Diluted earnings per share:

      

Income from Continuing Operations

  $0.78  $0.43  $1.65  $0.62   $0.89  $0.50  $2.54  $1.12 

Income from Discontinued Operations

   0.01   0.16   0.01   0.34    —     0.03   0.01   0.38 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Net Income *

  $0.80  $0.59  $1.66  $0.96   $0.89  $0.53  $2.55  $1.49 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Average shares outstanding:

      

Basic

   588,741   589,883   589,037   588,810    589,820   589,936   589,298   589,186 

Assuming dilution

   612,982   613,380   613,374   612,620    615,923   613,787   614,223   613,009 

*Amounts may not add due to rounding

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

(Schlumberger N.V., Incorporated in the Netherlands Antilles)

and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

(Stated in thousands)

  (Stated in thousands) 
  June 30, 2005
(Unaudited)


 

Dec. 31,

2004


   Sept. 30, 2005
(Unaudited)


 

Dec. 31,

2004


 

ASSETS

      

CURRENT ASSETS:

      

Cash

  $172,495  $223,503   $183,821  $223,503 

Short-term investments

   2,740,985   2,773,922    2,819,171   2,773,922 

Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts (2005 - $100,370; 2004 - $114,403)

   3,056,509   2,663,642 

Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts (2005 - $95,980; 2004 - $114,403)

   3,260,056   2,663,642 

Inventories

   944,913   819,745    974,253   819,745 

Deferred taxes

   271,566   239,111    180,488   239,111 

Other current assets

   372,583   274,647    354,537   274,647 

Assets held for sale

   —     65,179    —     65,179 
  


 


  


 


   7,559,051   7,059,749    7,772,326   7,059,749 

FIXED INCOME INVESTMENTS, HELD TO MATURITY

   312,750   203,750    378,702   203,750 

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES

   902,422   883,598    920,414   883,598 

FIXED ASSETS

   3,920,597   3,761,729    4,020,664   3,761,729 

MULTICLIENT SEISMIC DATA

   276,031   346,522    245,264   346,522 

GOODWILL

   2,904,781   2,789,048    2,922,220   2,789,048 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

   376,840   346,833    351,567   346,833 

DEFERRED TAXES

   345,924   343,584    327,025   343,584 

OTHER ASSETS

   294,222   265,964    297,374   265,964 
  


 


  


 


  $16,892,618  $16,000,777   $17,235,556  $16,000,777 
  


 


  


 


LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

      

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $3,281,193  $2,980,790   $3,121,868  $2,980,790 

Estimated liability for taxes on income

   967,906   858,785    951,298   858,785 

Dividend payable

   124,285   111,136    124,737   111,136 

Long-term debt - current portion

   126,324   143,385    121,681   143,385 

Bank & short-term loans

   564,767   572,487    552,594   572,487 

Liabilities held for sale

   —     34,617    —     34,617 
  


 


  


 


   5,064,475   4,701,200    4,872,178   4,701,200 

LONG-TERM DEBT

   3,779,437   3,944,180    3,743,847   3,944,180 

POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

   701,028   670,765    710,088   670,765 

OTHER LIABILITIES

   147,456   151,457    162,861   151,457 
  


 


  


 


   9,692,396   9,467,602    9,488,974   9,467,602 
  


 


  


 


MINORITY INTEREST

   445,937   416,438    470,465   416,438 
  


 


  


 


STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

      

Common stock

   2,589,799   2,454,219    2,681,466   2,454,219 

Income retained for use in the business

   7,046,212   6,287,905    7,463,073   6,287,905 

Treasury stock at cost

   (1,870,668)  (1,684,394)   (1,956,045)  (1,684,394)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (1,011,058)  (940,993)   (912,377)  (940,993)
  


 


  


 


   6,754,285   6,116,737    7,276,117   6,116,737 
  


 


  


 


  $16,892,618  $16,000,777   $17,235,556  $16,000,777 
  


 


  


 


 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

(Schlumberger N.V., Incorporated in the Netherlands Antilles)

and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

(Stated in thousands)

  (Stated in thousands) 
  Six Months Ended June 30,

   Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,

 
  2005

 2004

   2005

 2004

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Income from continuing operations

  $997,638  $364,689   $1,538,441  $662,654 

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization(1)

   654,981   645,627    992,088   968,629 

Credits and charges, net of tax & minority interest(2)

   (134,381)  185,861    (152,157)  198,801 

Earnings of companies carried at equity, less dividends received

   (49,175)  (43,850)   (51,500)  (64,078)

Increase in deferred taxes

   (34,623)  (69,903)

Deferred taxes

   36,613   40,188 

Stock based compensation expense

   18,816   12,732    29,237   20,119 

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

   9,166   14,478    17,374   26,005 

Change in operating assets and liabilities excluding acquisitions/divestitures:

      

Increase in receivables

   (343,542)  (522,502)   (555,060)  (672,778)

Increase in inventories

   (114,393)  (122,184)   (143,015)  (195,308)

Increase in other current assets

   (98,457)  (4,512)   (80,482)  (26,315)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   59,666   (13,323)

Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   34,358   190,553 

Increase in estimated liability for taxes on income

   131,460   148,339    129,299   56,873 

Increase in postretirement benefits

   30,323   35,973    39,145   42,923 

Other - net

   (46,862)  (45,092)   62,300   (52,305)
  


 


  


 


NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   1,080,617   586,333    1,896,641   1,195,961 
  


 


  


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchase of fixed assets

   (699,364)  (467,863)   (1,098,986)  (797,980)

Multiclient seismic data capitalized

   (27,589)  (25,325)   (36,512)  (44,619)

Capitalization of intangible assets

   (10,824)  (36,918)   (26,641)  (55,471)

Sale of Atos shares

   —     1,164,662    —     1,164,662 

Sale of Axalto shares

   —     98,851 

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

   (55,591)  (12,134)   (93,487)  (12,134)

Proceeds from business divestitures

   34,340   1,535,658    21,871   1,729,085 

Sale of Montrouge facility

   229,801   —      229,801   —   

Sale (purchase) of investments, net

   (93,970)  583,673 

(Purchase) sale of investments, net

   (236,177)  556,237 

Other

   27,606   (62,064)   67,955   8,179 
  


 


  


 


NET CASH (USED) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   (595,591)  2,679,689    (1,172,176)  2,646,810 
  


 


  


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Dividends paid

   (234,153)  (220,224)   (357,642)  (330,892)

Distribution to joint venture partner

   (15,000)  —   

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

   41,966   3,733    48,343   41,801 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   76,600   120,766    158,553   171,432 

Stock repurchase program

   (262,438)  —      (407,604)  (236,556)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

   1,897,657   212,203    844,668   369,744 

Debt extinguishment costs

   —     (111,034)   —     (111,034)

Settlement of US Interest Rate Swap

   —     (70,495)   —     (70,495)

Payments of principal on long-term debt

   (2,055,025)  (3,296,795)   (1,021,539)  (3,503,626)

Net (decrease) increase in short-term debt

   (7,629)  29,884    (19,916)  15,878 
  


 


  


 


NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   (543,022)  (3,331,962)   (770,137)  (3,653,748)
  


 


  


 


Discontinued operations

   7,972   967    7,972   26,092 
  


 


  


 


Net decrease in cash before translation

   (50,024)  (64,973)

Net (decrease) increase in cash before translation

   (37,700)  215,115 

Translation effect on cash

   (984)  987    (1,982)  894 

Cash, beginning of period

   223,503   234,192    223,503   234,192 
  


 


  


 


CASH, END OF PERIOD

  $172,495  $170,206   $183,821  $450,201 
  


 


  


 



(1)Includes multiclient seismic data costs.
(2)See Note 2 –Charges and creditsCreditsContinuing Operations.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

(Schlumberger N.V., Incorporated in the Netherlands Antilles)

and Subsidiary Companies

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

(Stated in thousands)

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

   
 Common Stock

 

Retained

Income


  

Marked to

Market


  

Pension

Liability


  

Translation

Adjustment


  

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)


   Common Stock

   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   
 Issued

 In Treasury

   Issued

  In Treasury

 

Retained

Income


 

Marked to

Market


 

Pension

Liability


 

Translation

Adjustment


 

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)


 

Balance, January 1, 2005

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

Net income

  1,005,610   1,005,610        1,546,413   1,546,413 

Hanover stock marked to market, net of tax

  (22,814)  (22,814)       (2,297)  (2,297)

Hanover stock - partial sale

       (726)  (726)

Derivatives marked to market, net of tax

  (38,776)  (38,776)       (33,743)  (33,743)

Translation adjustment

  23,483   23,483        28,429   28,429 

Sale of Essentis

       (7,043)  (7,043)

Minimum pension liability

  (43,430)  (43,430)       71,870   71,870 

Tax benefit on minimum pension liability

  11,472   11,472        (27,874)  (27,874)

Dividends declared

  (247,303)        (371,245) 

Stock repurchase plan

  (262,438)       (407,604) 

Employee stock purchase plan

  23,872  11,965     49,499   28,484  

Proceeds from shares sold to optionees

 

less shares exchanged

  38,437  38,163  

Proceeds from shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

   77,120   81,433  

Shares granted to Directors

  1,012  486     1,012   486  

Stock based compensation cost

  18,816    29,237   

Tax benefit on stock options

   16,934   

Shares issued on conversion of debentures

  5    7   

Purchase of PetroAlliance

  53,438  25,550     53,438   25,550  
 

 


 


 


 


 


 


  

  


 


 


 


 


 


Balance, June 30, 2005

 $2,589,799 $(1,870,668) $7,046,212  $(8,817) $(267,229) $(735,012) $935,545 

Balance, September 30, 2005

  $2,681,466  $(1,956,045) $7,463,073  $16,007  $(191,275) $(737,109) $1,575,029 
 

 


 


 


 


 


 


  

  


 


 


 


 


 


 

SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

(Unaudited)

 

  Issued

  In Treasury

 Shares
Outstanding


   Issued

  In Treasury

 Shares
Outstanding


 

Balance, January 1, 2005

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

Stock repurchase plan

  —    (5,506,600) (5,506,600)

Employee stock purchase plan

  —    1,308,749  1,308,749 

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

  —    3,612,147  3,612,147 

Shares granted to Directors

  —    22,000  22,000 

Shares issued on conversion of debentures

  67  —    67   67  —    67 

Employee stock purchase plan

  —    612,924  612,924 

Stock repurchase plan

  —    (3,777,700) (3,777,700)

Shares sold to optionees less shares exchanged

  —    1,792,247  1,792,247 

Purchase of PetroAlliance

  —    1,150,323  1,150,323   —    1,150,323  1,150,323 

Shares granted to Directors

  —    22,000  22,000 
  
  

 

  
  

 

Balance, June 30, 2005

  667,106,082  (78,804,558) 588,301,524 

Balance, September 30, 2005

  667,106,082  (78,017,733) 589,088,349 
  
  

 

  
  

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

(Schlumberger N.V., Incorporated in the Netherlands Antilles)

and Subsidiary Companies

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1.Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, which include the accounts of Schlumberger Limited (“Schlumberger”) and its subsidiaries, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying unaudited financial statements. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Operating results for the sixnine month period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2005. The December 31, 2004 balance sheet information has been derived from the audited 2004 financial statements. For further information, refer to theConsolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Schlumberger’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2005.

 

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

 

2.CreditsCharges and ChargesCredits – Continuing Operations

 

2005

Third quarter of 2005:

In the third quarter of 2005, Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax gain of approximately $18 million relating to the resolution of a contingency associated with the March 2005 sale of its facility in Montrouge, France. This gain is classified inInterest & other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

First quarter of 2005:

 

In March 2005, Schlumberger sold its facility in Montrouge, France to a third party for $230 million, resulting in a pretax and after-tax gain of approximately $146 million, which is classified inInterest and& other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income. Schlumberger also recorded other real estate related pretax charges of approximately $12 million ($11 million after-tax), which are classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

 

2004

 

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 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.

 

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

 

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Other CreditsCharges and ChargesCredits

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.

 

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  In connection with its 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 Expenseexpense 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 that was no longer required, which is classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

 

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 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:

 

( Stated in millions ) 
  ( Stated in millions )

 
  Pretax

 Tax

 Net

    

Pretax

 

  

Tax

 

  

Net

 

Charges & Credits:

      

- Debt extinguishment costs

  $115  $14  $101   $115  $14  $101 

- Restructuring program charges

   24   6   18    27   6   21 

- Loss on sale of Atos Origin shares

   21   —     21    21   —     21 

- US interest-rate swap settlement gain

   (10)  (4)  (6)   (10)  (4)  (6)

- Vacated leased facility charge

   11   —     11    11   —     11 

- Litigation reserve release

   (5)  —     (5)   (5)  —     (5)

- Intellectual property settlement charge

   11   1   10 

- Loss recognized on interest-rate swaps

   73   27   46    73   27   46 
  


 


 


  


 


 


  $229  $43  $186   $243  $44  $199 
  


 


 


  


 


 


 

3.Business Divestitures – Discontinued Operations

 

During the second quarter of 2005, Credence Systems Corporation, the current owners of Schlumberger’s former NPTest semiconductor testing business, agreed to settle an outstanding contingent liability by paying Schlumberger $4 million in cash and 615,157 shares of common stock valued at approximately $5 million. Schlumberger sold its NPTest semiconductor testing business in July 2003 and reported it as a discontinued operation. This $9 million pretax and after-tax gain is reported asIncome from Discontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income in the second quarter of 2005.

 

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During the first quarter of 2005, Schlumberger completed the sales of its Global Tel*Link, Public Phones and Essentis businesses for $18 million in cash. At December 31, 2004, the assets and liabilities of these businesses that were subsequently eliminated from Schlumberger’sConsolidated Balance Sheet were aggregated and presented asAssets held for sale ($65 million) andLiabilities held for sale ($35 million).

 

During 2004, Schlumberger completed the sales of the following businesses: SchlumbergerSema, Telecom Billing Software, Infodata, Business Continuity, Axalto, Electricity Metering North America and Telecom Messaging.

 

During the first quarter of 2004, Schlumberger recognized gains, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of SchlumbergerSema, Telecom Billing Software and Infodata of $26 million, $17 million and $48 million, respectively. The results of all of these divested businesses are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

 

During the second quarter of 2004, Schlumberger recognized gains, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of SchlumbergerSema and Business Continuity of $15 million and $48 million, respectively, and losses, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of Axalto and Electricity Metering North America of $7 million and $24 million, respectively. The results of all of these divested businesses are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income. In addition, the sale of Electricity Metering North America allowed for the recognition of a deferred tax asset of $49 million, which was previously offset by a valuation allowance, related to a tax loss carryforward associated with the sale of SchlumbergerSema. Such amount

During the third quarter of 2004, Schlumberger recognized a loss, net of taxes, related to the divestiture of its Telecom Messaging business of $4 million and gains, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of Axalto and Telecom Billing Software of $18 million and $7 million, respectively. The $18 million gain related to Axalto consisted of a $9 million gain on the sale of Schlumberger’s residual investment of 5.1 million shares in Axalto and a $9 million reversal of a liability related to the divestiture. The $7 million gain associated with the Telecom Billing Software divestiture was recognizedthe result of the receipt of additional cash proceeds in the third quarter of 2004 relating to this transaction.

The results of all of the previously mentioned divested business, including the related gain or loss on disposal, are reported as a gain withinIncome from Discontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income during the second quarter of 2004..

 

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The following table summarizes the results of these discontinued operations:

 

(Stated in millions)

         (Stated in millions)
   Third Quarter

  Nine Months

   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

Revenue

  $—    $25  $—    $565
   

  

  


 

Income before tax

  $—    $—    $(1) $54

Tax expense

   —     —     —     16

Gains on disposal, net of tax

   —     20   9   193
   

  

  


 

Income from discontinued operations

  $—    $20  $8  $231
   

  

  


 

 

   Second Quarter

  Six Months

   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

Revenue

  $ —    $23  $ —    $386
   

  

  

  

Income before tax

  $9  $27  $8  $55

Tax expense

   —     10   —     16

Gains on disposal, net of tax

   —     81   —     172
   

  

  

  

Income from discontinued operations

  $9  $98  $8  $211
   

  

  

  

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4.Earnings Per Share

 

The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:

 

(Stated in thousands except per share amounts)

  2005

  2004

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


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  

Earnings Per

Share from
Continuing
Operations


  Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


Second Quarter

                  
  2005

  2004

  Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


  Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


Third Quarter

                  

Basic

  $473,201  588,741  $0.80  $257,251  589,883  $0.44  $540,803  589,820  $0.92  $297,965  589,936  $0.51
        

        

        

        

Dilutive effect of convertible debentures

   7,197  19,105      7,197  19,105      7,197  19,105      7,197  19,105   

Dilutive effect of options

   —    5,136      —    4,392      —    6,998      —    4,746   
  

  
     

  
     

  
     

  
   

Diluted

  $480,398  612,982  $0.78  $264,448  613,380  $0.43  $548,000  615,923  $0.89  $305,162  613,787  $0.50
  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


  Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


  Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


  Income from
Continuing
Operations


  Average
Shares
Outstanding


  Earnings Per
Share from
Continuing
Operations


Six Months

                  

Nine Months

                  

Basic

  $997,638  589,037  $1.69  $364,689  588,810  $0.62  $1,538,441  589,298  $2.61  $662,654  589,186  $1.12
        

        

        

        

Dilutive effect of convertible debentures

   14,394  19,105      14,394  19,105      21,591  19,105      21,591  19,105   

Dilutive effect of options

   —    5,232      —    4,705      —    5,820      —    4,718   
  

  
     

  
     

  
     

  
   

Diluted

  $1,012,032  613,374  $1.65  $379,083  612,620  $0.62  $1,560,032  614,223  $2.54  $684,245  613,009  $1.12
  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

 

The number of outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have had an antidilutive effect, were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)
   2005

  2004

Second quarter

  8.0  11.3

Six months

  8.0  11.3
   (Stated in millions)
   2005

  2004

Third quarter

  —    11.5

Nine months

  7.0  13.2

 

5.Acquisitions

 

On December 9, 2003, Schlumberger announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire PetroAlliance Services Company Limited (“PetroAlliance Services”) over a 3-year period. Schlumberger acquired 26% of PetroAlliance Services in the second quarter of 2004 for $12 million in cash and 421,870 shares of

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Schlumberger common stock valued at $24 million. During the second quarter of 2005, Schlumberger acquired an additional 25% of PetroAlliance Services for $40 million in cash and 1,150,323 shares of Schlumberger common stock valued at $79 million bringing its total ownership interest to 51%.

 

Under the terms of the agreement, the remaining 49% interest may be acquired in the second quarter of 2006, subject to performance requirements and other customary conditions. The acquisition price will continue to be determined by a performance-based formula, and paid one-third in cash and two-thirds in Schlumberger stock.

 

Schlumberger began consolidating the results of PetroAlliance Services in the second quarter of 2005. This investment had previously been accounted under the equity method.

 

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The $119 million purchase price paid in the second quarter of 2005 has been preliminarily allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed according to their fair value at the date of the transaction as follows:

 

(Stated in millions) 
  (Stated in millions) 

Cash

  $8   $8 

Accounts receivable

   61    61 

Fixed assets

   61    61 

Other assets

   18    18 

Goodwill

   76    99 

Other intangible assets

   58    35 
  


  


Total assets acquired

  $282   $282 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $42   $42 

Long-term debt - current portion

   53    53 

Long-term debt

   5    5 

Minority interest

   25    25 
  


  


Total liabilities acquired

  $125   $125 

Sub-total

  $157   $157 

Less: proportionate share of net assets

   

previously held through equity investment

   (38)

Less: proportionate share of net assets previously held through equity investment

   (38)
  


  


Net assets acquired

  $119   $119 
  


  


 

Approximately $76$99 million has been allocated to goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. This goodwill is not tax deductible. Schlumberger is awaiting the final results of a third-party valuation regarding certain assets acquired. Any potential adjustment to goodwill are expected to be recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2005. The amounts preliminarily allocated to other intangible assets primarily relate to customer relationships.relationships, which will be amortized on a straight line basis over a 12 year period.

 

PetroAlliance Services’ revenue during the year ended December 31, 2004 was approximately $218 million.

 

During the second quarter of 2005, Schlumberger acquired Diamould Limited, a firm specializing in electrical powermade certain acquisitions and instrumentation, hydraulic and fiber-optic connector solutions used in subsea, downhole and deepwater applications,minority interest investments, none of which were significant on an individual basis, for approximately $14 million.$41 million in cash. Under the terms of one of the transactions, Schlumberger may acquire the remaining interest based upon a performance-based formula, payable in Schlumberger common stock, subject to performance requirements, regulatory approval and other customary conditions.

 

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

 

Schlumberger also made payments of approximately $21 million during 2005 with respect to certain transactions that were consummated in prior years.

6.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

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on JuneSeptember 30, 2005 was $774$776 million and on December 31, 2004 was $716 million. Schlumberger’s equity income from this joint venture, which is included inInterest and& other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income, was $21$23 million in the secondthird quarter of 2005 ($15 million in 2004) and $4017 million in the sixthird quarter of 2004) and $63 million in the nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005 ($3249 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2004). During the third quarter of 2005, Schlumberger received a cash distribution of $28 million from the joint venture operation.

 

7.Securitization

 

A wholly owned subsidiary of Schlumberger has an agreement to sell, on an ongoing basis, up to $250 million of an undivided interest in its accounts receivable. The amount currently drawn under this agreement totaled $194 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2005. UnlessThe previous agreement was extended by amendment, the agreementin September 2005 for a further 12 months and now expires in September 2005.2006. Schlumberger does not have any retained interest in the accounts receivable sold under this agreement.

 

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8.Inventory

 

A summary of inventory follows:

 

(Stated in millions) 
   (Stated in millions) 
  June 30
2005


 Dec. 31
2004


   Sept. 30
2005


 Dec. 31
2004


 

Raw Materials & Field Materials

  $924  $812   $944  $812 

Work in Process

   80   59    79   59 

Finished Goods

   69   74    86   74 
  


 


  


 


   1,073   945    1,109   945 

Reserves

   (128)  (125)   (135)  (125)
  


 


  


 


  $945  $820   $974  $820 
  


 


  


 


 

9.Fixed Assets

 

A summary of fixed assets follows:

 

(Stated in millions)
   (Stated in millions)
  June 30
2005


  Dec. 31
2004


  Sept. 30
2005


  Dec. 31
2004


Property plant & equipment

  $11,326  $11,069  $11,539  $11,069

Less: Accumulated depreciation

   7,405   7,307   7,518   7,307
  

  

  

  

  $3,921  $3,762  $4,021  $3,762
  

  

  

  

 

10.Multiclient Seismic Data

 

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

 

(Stated in millions) 
   (Stated in millions) 

Balance at December 31, 2004

  $347   $347 

Capitalized in period

   28    37 

Charged to cost of goods sold & services

   (99)   (139)
  


  


Balance at June 30, 2005

  $276 

Balance at September 30, 2005

  $245 
  


  


 

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11.Goodwill

 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005 are as follows:

 

(Stated in millions) 
   (Stated in millions) 
  Oilfield
Services


 Western
Geco


  Total

   Oilfield
Services


 Western
Geco


  Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2004

  $2,545  $244  $2,789   $2,545  $244  $2,789 

Additions

   117   4   121    147   4   151 

Other

   6   —     6 

Impact of change in exchange rates

   (11)  —     (11)   (18)  —     (18)
  


 

  


  


 

  


Balance at June 30, 2005

  $2,657  $248  $2,905 

Balance at September 30, 2005

  $2,674  $248  $2,922 
  


 

  


  


 

  


 

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12.Intangible Assets

 

A summary of intangible assets follows:

 

(Stated in millions)

   (Stated in millions)
  June 30
2005


  Dec. 31
2004


  Sept. 30
2005


  Dec. 31
2004


Gross book value

  $652  $591  $644  $591

Less: Accumulated amortization

   275   244   292   244
  

  

  

  

  $377  $347  $352  $347
  

  

  

  

 

Amortization expense was $18 million and $38$56 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005, respectively, and $22$18 million and $39$57 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2004, respectively.

 

At JuneSeptember 30, 2005, the gross book value, accumulated amortization and amortization periods of intangible assets were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)
   (Stated in millions)   
  Gross
Book Value


  Accumulated
Amortization


  Amortization
Periods


  Gross
Book Value


  Accumulated
Amortization


  Amortization Periods

Software

  $413  $157  5 -10 years  $422  $169  5 -10 years

Technology

   147   88  5 -10 years   147   94  5 -10 years

Patents

   12   8  5 -10 years   12   9  5 -10 years

Other

   80   22  1 -15 years   63   20  1 -15 years
  

  

     

  

   
  $652  $275     $644  $292   
  

  

     

  

   

 

The weighted average amortization period for all intangible assets is approximately 77.5 years.

 

Based on the balance of intangible assets at JuneSeptember 30, 2005, the annual amortization expense for each of the succeeding five fiscal years is estimated to be approximately: 2006 - $85$75 million, 2007 - $67$66 million, 2008 - $50$46 million, 2009 - $31$25 million and 2010 - $26$21 million. Amortization expense for the sixthree months ended December 31, 2005 is estimated to be approximately $40$18 million.

 

13.Stock Compensation Plans

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2005, Schlumberger had two types of stock-based compensation plans which are described in Schlumberger’s 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Schlumberger recorded stock-based compensation expense in theConsolidated Statement of Income under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS Nos. 123 and 148 commencing in the third quarter of 2003, on a prospective basis for grants after January 1, 2003. The effect of stock based compensation expense on net income was $10.0$10 million in the secondthird quarter of 2005 ($6.37 million in the secondthird quarter of 2004) and $18.8$29 million during the sixnine months ended June

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September 30, 2005 ($12.720.1 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2004). 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 plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards prior to January 1, 2003, consistent with the method of SFAS 123, Schlumberger’s net income and earnings per share would have been the pro forma amounts indicated below:

 

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(Stated in millions except per share amounts)

   (Stated in millions except per share amounts) 
  Second Quarter

 Six Months

   Third Quarter

 Nine Months

 
  2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

   2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

 

Net income

      

As reported

  $482  $356  $1,006  $576   $541  $318  $1,546  $894 

Pro forma adjustments:

      

Cost of Stock Options

   (4)  (10)  (10)  (24)   (12)  (8)  (35)  (32)

Tax benefit

   1   1   2   2 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Pro forma

  $479  $347  $998  $554   $529  $310  $1,511  $862 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Basic earnings per share

      

As reported

  $0.82  $0.60  $1.71  $0.98   $0.92  $0.54  $2.62  $1.52 

Pro forma adjustments:

      

Cost of Stock Options

   (0.01)  (0.02)  (0.02)  (0.04)   (0.02)  (0.01)  (0.06)  (0.05)
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Pro forma

  $0.81  $0.58  $1.69  $0.94   $0.90  $0.53  $2.56  $1.47 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Diluted earnings per share

      

As reported

  $0.80  $0.59  $1.66  $0.96   $0.89  $0.53  $2.55  $1.49 

Pro forma adjustments:

      

Cost of Stock Options

   (0.01)  (0.02)  (0.02)  (0.04)   (0.02)  (0.01)  (0.06)  (0.05)
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Pro forma

  $0.79  $0.57  $1.64  $0.92   $0.87  $0.52  $2.49  $1.44 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 123R(Share-Based Payment.)Payment).The standard amends SFAS 123 (Accounting for Stock 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 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 will apply the modified prospective method whereby compensation cost will be recognized for the unamortized portion of vested awards outstanding at January 1, 2006, the effective date of SFAS 123R, and granted after January 1, 1995. Such cost will be recognized in Schlumberger’s financial statements over the remaining vesting period.periods. As described above, 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 January 1, 2006, 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. The2002; the adoption of this standard is expected to reduceresult in an additional charge to Schlumberger’s earnings byof approximately $20 million in 2006 and $5 million in 2007.

 

14.Income Tax

 

Pretax book income from continuing operations subject to US and non-US income taxes was as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)
   (Stated in millions)
  Second Quarter

  Six Months

  Third Quarter

  Nine Months

  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

United States

  $220  $46   402   49  $177  $95  $579  $144

Outside United States

   431   290   928   448   563   286   1,491   734
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Pretax income

  $651  $336  $1,330  $497  $740  $381  $2,070  $878
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Schlumberger reported pretax charges and credits in continuing operations in 2005 and 2004. During the firstthird quarter of 2005, Schlumberger recorded a net pretax credit of $134$18 million outside of the US. During the nine months ended September 30, 2005, Schlumberger recorded pretax net credits of $152 million ($2 million of charges in the US; $136$154 million of net credits outside of the US). During the second quarter of nine months ended September 30,

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2004, Schlumberger recorded net pretax net charges of $44$242 million ($28124 million in the US; $16 million outside of the US). During first quarter of 2004, Schlumberger recorded pretax net charges of $184 million ($93 million in the US; $91$118 million outside of the US). These charges and credits are described in detail in Note 2 –CreditsCharges and ChargesCredits – Continuing Operations.

 

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The components of net deferred tax assets were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions)
   (Stated in millions)
  Jun. 30
2005


  Dec. 31
2004


  Sept. 30
2005


  Dec. 31
2004


Postretirement and other long-term benefits

  $252  $251  $256  $251

Current employee benefits

   157   123   59   123

Fixed assets, inventory and other

   195   196   183   196

Net operating losses

   13   13   10   13
  

  

  

  

  $617  $583  $508  $583
  

  

  

  

 

The deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses at JuneSeptember 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 are net of valuation allowances in certain countries of $240$228 million and $312 million, respectively.

 

As described in Note 2Charges and Credits and Charges – Continuing Operations,Schlumberger sold its facility in Montrouge, France in the first quarter ofduring 2005. This transaction allowed for the utilization of a $48$57 million deferred tax asset relating to certain net operating losses that were previously offset by a valuation allowance.

 

The components of consolidated income tax expense from continuing operations were as follows:

 

(Stated in millions) 
   (Stated in millions) 
  Second Quarter

 Six Months

   Third Quarter

 Nine Months

 
  2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

   2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

 

Current:

      

United States - Federal

  $90  $79  $144  $105   $(6) $(108) $138  $(3)

United States - State

   7   2   16   4    (1)  (7)  15   (3)

Outside United States

   91   42   175   83    110   79   285   162 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


  $188  $123  $335  $192   $103  $(36) $438  $156 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Deferred:

      

United States - Federal

  $(21) $(79) $(27) $(102)  $67  $130  $40  $28 

United States - State

   (2)  (1)  (3)  (1)   7   7   4   6 

Outside United States

   (4)  33   43   29    12   (27)  55   2 

Valuation allowance

   1   —     (48)  4    (14)  —     (62)  4 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


  $(26) $(47) $(35) $(70)  $72  $110  $37  $40 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Consolidated taxes on income

  $162  $76  $300  $122   $175  $74  $475  $196 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

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A reconciliation of the US statutory federal tax rate (35%) to the consolidated effective tax rate follows:

 

  Second Quarter

 Six Months

   Third Quarter

 Nine Months

 
  2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

   2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

 

US federal statutory rate

  35% 35% 35% 35%  35% 35% 35% 35%

US state income taxes

  —    —    1  —     1  —    1  —   

Non US income taxed at different rates

  (9) (8) (8) (8)  (8) (9) (9) (9)

Effect of equity method investment

  (1) (1) (1) (1)  (1) (1) (1) (1)

Minority partner’s share of LLC earnings

  —    —    (1) (1)  (1) —    (1) (1)

Valuation allowance (excluding charges and credits)

  —    —    —    1   (1) —    —    —   

Other

  —    (3) (1) (4)  —    (2) —    (3)

Charges and credits

  —    —    (2) 2   (1) —    (2) 1 
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effective income tax rate

  25% 23% 23% 24%  24% 23% 23% 22%
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

15.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 materials where it is probable that Schlumberger has incurred a liability and such amount can be reasonably estimated.

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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 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. A 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.

 

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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16.Segment Information

 

Schlumberger operates two primary reportable business segments: Oilfield Services and WesternGeco.

 

(Stated in millions)

(Stated in millions)(Stated in millions) 
  SECOND QUARTER 2005

 SECOND QUARTER 2004

   THIRD QUARTER 2005

 THIRD QUARTER 2004

 
  Revenue

  Income
after tax
& MI


 Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


 Income
before tax
& MI


 Revenue

  Income
after tax
& MI


 Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


 Income
before tax
& MI


   Revenue

  Income
after tax
& MI


 Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


 Income
before tax
& MI


 Revenue

 Income
after tax
& MI


 Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


 Income
before tax
& MI


 

Oilfield Services

                           

North America

  $907  $150  $—    $84  $234  $746  $78  $—    $42  $120   $946  $139  $—    $80  $219  $789  $78  $—    $41  $119 

Latin America

   554   68   —     16   84   426   50   —     13   63    569   74   —     18   92   434   38   —     7   45 

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   825   127   —     27   154   704   94   —     23   117    944   162   4   35   201   737   96   —     22   118 

Middle East & Asia

   731   182   —     24   206   636   139   —     22   161    774   202   —     24   226   617   146   —     20   166 

Elims/Other

   27   (10)  —     6   (4)  29   (11)  —     4   (7)   26   (21)  —     5   (16)  29   (10)  —     2   (8)
  

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


  

  


 

  


 


 


 


 

  


 


   3,044   517   —     157   674   2,541   350   —     104   454    3,259   556   4   162   722   2,606   348   —     92   440 
  

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


  

  


 

  


 


 


 


 

  


 


WesternGeco

   383   26   11   21   58   292   7   3   5   15    436   41   18   27   86   301   19   9   5   33 
  

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


  

  


 

  


 


 


 


 

  


 


Elims & Other

   2   (44)  4   (16)  (56)  1   (28)  —     (23)  (51)   3   (53)  3   (14)  (64)  (1)  (29)  —     (23)  (52)
  

  


 

  


 

  


 

  


   

  


 

  


 


 


 

  


 
  $3,429  $499  $15  $162  $2,834  $329  $3  $86    $3,698  $544  $25  $175  $2,906  $338  $9  $74  
  

  


 

  


 

  


 

  


   

  


 

  


 


 


 

  


 

Interest Income

          23         11           26      14 

Interest Expense(1)

          (48)        (49)          (48)     (40)

Credits and charges(2)

          —           (44)          18      (14)
         


       


         


    


         $651        $336          $740     $381 
         


       


         


    



1.Excludes interest expense included in the Segment results ($3 million in 2005; $1 million in 2004).
2.See Note 2Credits and Charges – Continuing Operations.

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(Stated in millions)

   SIX MONTHS 2005

  SIX MONTHS 2004

 
   Revenue

  Income
after tax
& MI


  Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


  Income
before tax
& MI


  Revenue

  Income
after tax
& MI


  Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


  Income
before tax
& MI


 

Oilfield Services

                                         

North America

  $1,774  $284  $—    $153  $437  $1,472  $159  $—    $84  $243 

Latin America

   1,023   119   —     29   148   821   100   —     24   124 

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   1,576   225   —     52   277   1,352   180   —     43   223 

Middle East & Asia

   1,399   336   —     45   381   1,195   260   —     40   300 

Elims/Other

   51   (19)  —     8   (11)  59   (23)  —     10   (13)
   

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


    5,823   945   —     287   1,232   4,899   676   —     201   877 
   

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


WesternGeco

   761   50   22   49   121   605   15   7   26   48 
   

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


Elims & Other

   4   (82)  10   (35)  (107)  3   (48)  4   (62)  (106)
   

  


 

  


     

  


 

  


    
   $6,588  $913  $32  $301      $5,507  $643  $11  $165     
   

  


 

  


     

  


 

  


    

Interest Income

                   42                   25 

Interest Expense(1)

                   (92)                  (118)

Credits and charges(2)

                   134                   (229)
                   


                 


                   $1,330                  $497 
                   


                 



1.Excludes interest expense included in the Segment results ($5 million in 2005; $3 million in 2004).
2.See Note 2Charges and creditsCredits – Continuing Operations.Operations.

 

(Stated in millions) 
   NINE MONTHS 2005

  NINE MONTHS 2004

 
   Revenue

  Income
after tax
& MI


  Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


  Income
before tax
& MI


  Revenue

  Income
after tax
& MI


  Minority
Interest


  Tax
Expense


  Income
before tax
& MI


 

Oilfield Services

                                         

North America

  $2,720  $421  $—    $234  $655  $2,261  $237  $—    $125  $362 

Latin America

   1,592   194   —     46   240   1,255   138   —     31   169 

Europe/CIS/W. Africa

   2,520   387   4   87   478   2,089   276   —     65   341 

Middle East & Asia

   2,172   539   —     68   607   1,812   406   —     60   466 

Elims/Other

   78   (39)  —     13   (26)  88   (33)  —     12   (21)
   

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


    9,082   1,502   4   448   1,954   7,505   1,024   —     293   1,317 
   

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


WesternGeco

   1,197   92   39   76   207   905   36   15   30   81 
   

  


 

  


 


 

  


 

  


 


Elims & Other

   7   (135)  14   (49)  (170)  2   (36)  5   (127)  (158)
   

  


 

  


     

  


 

  


    
   $10,286  $1,459  $57  $475      $8,412  $1,024  $20  $196     
   

  


 

  


     

  


 

  


    

Interest Income

                   68                   39 

Interest Expense(1)

                   (140)                  (158)

Credits and charges (2)

                   151                   (243)
                   


                 


                   $2,070                  $878 
                   


                 



1.Excludes interest expense included in the Segment results ($8 million in 2005; $6 million in 2004).
2.See Note 2Charges and Credits – Continuing Operations.

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17.Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

 

Net pension cost in the US for the secondthird quarter and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005 and 2004 included the following components:

 

(Stated in millions)

    (Stated in millions) 
  Second Quarter

 Six Months

   Third Quarter

 Nine Months

 
  2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

   2005

 2004

 2005

 2004

 

Service cost - benefits earned during period

  $13  $13  $26  $26   $13  $13  $39  $39 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   27   25   53   50    27   25   80   75 

Expected return on plan assets

   (28)  (23)  (53)  (46)   (28)  (23)  (81)  (69)

Amortization of prior service cost/other

   2   3   5   6    2   3   7   9 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss

   6   5   13   10    6   5   19   15 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


Net pension cost

  $20  $23  $44  $46   $20  $23  $64  $69 
  


 


 


 


  


 


 


 


 

In July 2005, Schlumberger contributed approximately $171 million to the US pension plan.

 

Net pension cost in the UK plan for the secondthird quarter and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005 and 2004 included the following components:

 

(Stated in millions)

         (Stated in millions) 
   Third Quarter

  Nine Months

 
   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

 

Service cost - benefits earned during period

  $6  $7  $18  $21 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   9   8   29   24 

Expected return on plan assets

   (11)  (9)  (34)  (28)

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   3   2   11   7 
   


 


 


 


Net pension cost

  $7  $8  $24  $24 
   


 


 


 


 

   Second Quarter

  Six Months

 
   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

 

Service cost - benefits earned during period

  $6  $8  $12  $14 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

   10   8   20   16 

Expected return on plan assets

   (11)  (9)  (23)  (19)

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   4   2   8   5 
   


 


 


 


Net pension cost

  $9  $9  $17  $16 
   


 


 


 


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Net postretirement benefit cost in the US for the secondthird quarter and sixnine months of 2005 and 2004 included the following components:

 

(Stated in millions)

       (Stated in millions)
  Second Quarter

  Six Months

  Third Quarter

  Nine Months

  2005

 2004

  2005

  2004

  2005

 2004

  2005

 2004

Service cost - benefits earned during period

  $6  $7  $15  $14  $6  $7  $21  $21

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation

   11   13   23   26   11   13   34   39

Amortization of unrecognized net loss/other

   (1)  1   —     2

Other

   (1)  1   (1)  3
  


 

  

  

  


 

  


 

Net postretirement benefit cost

  $16  $21  $38  $42  $16  $21  $54  $63
  


 

  

  

  


 

  


 

 

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Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

BUSINESS REVIEW

 

(Stated in millions)

         (Stated in millions) 
  Second Quarter

 Six Months

   Third Quarter

 Nine Months

 
  2005

  2004

  % chg

 2005

  2004

  % chg

   2005

  2004

  % chg

 2005

  2004

  % chg

 

Oilfield Services

                              

Operating Revenue

  $3,044  $2,541  20% $5,823  $4,899  19%  $3,259  $2,606  25% $9,082  $7,505  21%

Pretax Operating Income

  $674  $454  48% $1,232  $877  40%  $722  $440  64% $1,954  $1,317  48%

WesternGeco

                              

Operating Revenue

  $383  $292  31% $761  $605  26%  $436  $301  45% $1,197  $905  32%

Pretax Operating Income

  $58  $15  297% $121  $48  152%  $85  $33  158% $207  $81  154%

 

Pretax operating income represents the segments’ income before taxes and minority interest. Pretax operating income excludes corporate expenses (including $6 million relating to assets lost and damaged during the third quarter 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico), interest income, interest expense and amortization of certain intangibles, stock-based compensation costs and theCreditsCharges and ChargesCreditsdescribed in detail on pages 6, 7 and 78 as these items are not allocated to the segments.

 

SecondThird Quarter 2005 Compared to SecondThird Quarter 2004

 

Operating revenue for the secondthird quarter of 2005 was $3.43$3.70 billion versus $2.83$2.91 billion for the same period last year. Income from continuing operations before taxes and minority interest was $740 million in 2005 compared to $381 million in 2004. The 2005 results include a pretax credit of $18 million, and 2004 include pretax charges of $14 million. These charges and credits are described in detail on pages 6, 7 and 8.

Net income for the third quarter of 2005 was $541 million compared to $318 million for the same period last year. Net income includes a gain from discontinued operations of $20 million in 2004.

Oilfield Services revenue of $3.26 billion increased 7% sequentially and 25% compared to the same quarter of last year. Pretax business segment operating income of $722 million increased 7% sequentially and 64% year-on-year.

WesternGeco revenue of $436 million increased 14% sequentially and 45% year-on-year. Pretax business segment operating income of $85 million increased 48% sequentially and 158% year-on-year.

OILFIELD SERVICES

Third-quarter revenue of $3.26 billion was 7% higher sequentially and increased 25% year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $722 million increased 7% sequentially and 64% year-on-year.

Sequential revenue increases were recorded across all geographic areas, with Europe/CIS/West Africa and Middle East & Asia displaying the strongest growth rates. By technology, Drilling & Measurements, Well Completions & Productivity, and Well Services led sequential growth.

Year-on-year, all four geographic areas posted growth of at least 20%. All technologies recorded significant increases driven by robust new technology introduction, coupled with increased activity and favorable pricing.

Pretax operating income recorded strong sequential growth with the exception of North America, which was affected by the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico. Strengthening exploration and production activity worldwide led to improved pricing across all geographic areas.

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North America

Revenue of $946 million increased 4% sequentially and 20% year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $219 million declined 6% sequentially but increased 84% year-on-year.

Canada recorded strong sequential growth with the rapid recovery in rig count following spring break-up, combined with sustained improved pricing. The growth in US Land revenue resulted from the combination of positive trends in activity and favorable pricing. Gulf Coast activity declined substantially during the quarter with the suspension of operations due to the severe hurricane season.

The sequential decline in operating income was the result of the severity of the hurricane season, and includes the combined effects of reduced resource utilization and business disruption costs. The total estimated financial impact of hurricanes during the third quarter for the Gulf Coast and US Land GeoMarkets was $60 million in lost revenue and $44 million in lost operating income.

The steep year-on-year operating income growth was primarily due to double-digit price increases, particularly for Well Services, Wireline, and Drilling & Measurements technologies, together with continuing activity growth.

Latin America

Revenue of $569 million was 3% higher sequentially and 31% higher year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $92 million increased 9% sequentially and 104% year-on-year.

Sequential revenue improvement was due to an expanding customer base and an Integrated Project Management (IPM) project that included a performance-related incentive payment in the Peru/Colombia/Ecuador GeoMarket. In Brazil, increasing activity was experienced with strong deployment of Drilling & Measurements and Wireline technology services. Revenue improvement was partially offset by Mexico, which declined during the quarter, primarily due to a drop in IPM third-party managed services revenue.

Revenue in Venezuela improved as a result of rising PDVSA drilling activity, partially offset by a slowdown in international operator activity offshore Venezuela. During the quarter, PRISA barge utilization activity in Western Venezuela exceeded an average of 90%. Discussions regarding the settlement of certain outstanding receivables for the PRISA contract were progressing at quarter-end.

The year-on-year revenue growth was experienced across all four GeoMarkets. The most significant contributions came from Venezuela with the resumption of the activity for PDVSA in the Lake Maracaibo, and from the Peru/Colombia/Ecuador GeoMarket due to an expanding IPM portfolio.

Increasing operating efficiency in the Latin America South and Peru/Colombia/Ecuador GeoMarkets led partly to the sequential operating income improvement. The marked year-on-year operating income improvement was due to strengthening profitability in integrated projects coupled with strong Drilling & Measurements technology results throughout Latin America.

Europe/CIS/West Africa

Revenue of $944 million increased 14% sequentially and 28% year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $201 million increased 31% sequentially and 71% year-on-year.

Sequential revenue growth was partially due to continued strong activity in Russia, particularly for Drilling & Measurements and Well Completions & Productivity technologies, combined with the first full quarter of financial consolidation of PetroAlliance operations.

West Africa experienced strong activity improvement with continued deepwater activity growth benefiting mainly Wireline and Drilling & Measurements technologies. The North Sea GeoMarket also contributed to the revenue growth, with increased drilling activity and strong demand for production technologies from Well Services and Wireline.

The year-on-year revenue growth was principally due to Russia with the consolidation of PetroAlliance operations, coupled with higher activity in the North Sea and West Africa.

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Sequentially, Drilling & Measurements, Well Services, and Well Completions & Productivity technologies showed the strongest rise in operating income from increased pricing and activity, particularly in the North Sea, West Africa, and Russia GeoMarkets. All seven Europe/CIS/West Africa GeoMarkets delivered operating margin improvements resulting in a sequential increase of 270 basis points due to price increases in a tight supply environment. The year-on-year operating income increase was led by Drilling & Measurements technology driven by improved activity levels and stronger pricing mainly in the North Sea, West Africa and Russia GeoMarkets.

Middle East & Asia

Revenue of $774 million was 6% higher sequentially and 25% higher year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $226 million increased 9% sequentially and 36% year-on-year.

The sequential revenue growth was mainly due to the increase in rig count in the Saudi Arabia/Bahrain/Kuwait GeoMarket, as Saudi Aramco continues to increase activity in line with their announced spending plans.

In the Brunei/Malaysia/Philippines GeoMarket, sequential revenue grew sharply due to higher customer expenditures, improving pricing, and a move by operators into increased deepwater exploration. This resulted in high levels of activity in testing operations, as well as demand for Drilling & Measurements technology services. The Gulf GeoMarket also contributed to the sequential revenue growth through firm pricing.

The year-on-year revenue growth was mainly due to a sharp activity increase in the Saudi Arabia/Bahrain/Kuwait and Gulf GeoMarkets, coupled with strong deepwater exploration activity in the Brunei/Malaysia/Philippines GeoMarket.

Sustained activity, rising pricing, and improved market share gain resulted in operating margins approaching 30% in the quarter. The strong sequential operating income growth was driven by Drilling & Measurements and Wireline technology services that benefited from an increasing rig count and a strengthening pricing environment. The year-on-year operating income growth was mainly driven by a combination of higher activity and more favorable pricing in Saudi together with sharp activity increases in the Brunei/Malaysia/Philippines GeoMarket.

WESTERNGECO

Third-quarter revenue of $436 million increased 14% sequentially and 45% compared to the same period last year. Pretax operating income of $85 million improved 48% sequentially and $52 million year-on-year.

Sequentially, Marine revenue increased sharply as overall vessel utilization improved to 92% and Q-vessel utilization reached 100% in the quarter. In Europe, three Q* vessels and the Q-Seabed* crew were active throughout the quarter. In addition, one new project began in Sakhalin and higher activity was experienced in West Africa. These results were partly mitigated by lower revenue in South America, Mexico, and the Middle East following the transfer of vessels to other regions. The sharp revenue growth also reflected much improved contractual terms and conditions, including mobilization, demobilization, and weather downtime provisions.

However, Land, Data Processing, and Multiclient revenues experienced seasonal declines during the quarter. In Land, the start of a new project in Algeria was insufficient to overcome the results of the standby of two crews in Africa due to the rainy season. In Data Processing, higher revenues in South America and Russia were unable to compensate for lower activity in Mexico. Multiclient sales were $95 million, which declined due to office closures in New Orleans and Houston as a result of hurricane activity.

The year-on-year revenue increase was led by Marine due to better vessel utilization combined with a 74% year-on-year price improvement and favorable terms and conditions on most contracts.

Sequential improvement in operating income was mainly due to Marine, driven by higher vessel utilization and strong pricing.

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The overall impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita led to estimated lost operating revenue of $13 million and lost operating income of $9 million for the quarter.

Backlog reached $656 million versus $595 million at the end of the second quarter.

OTHER

Interest and other income for the third quarter of 2005 was $80 million versus $37 million for the same period last year. The third quarter of 2005 included an $18 million gain relating to the resolution of a contingency associated with the March 2005 sale of a facility in Montrouge, France and a $6 million gain relating to sales of certain assets. Interest income of $27 million increased $12 million compared to the same quarter last year. The average return on investment increased from 2.2% to 3.4% while the average investment balance of $3.1 billion increased by $560 million compared to last year.

Gross margin increased from 20.8% in 2004 to 25.4% in 2005, primarily due to a combination of record activity levels in Oilfield Services with operations at capacity in a number of regions, and continued pricing improvements in both Oilfield Services and WesternGeco. Research and engineering expense, as a percentage of revenue decreased from 4.1% to 3.5%. In absolute dollars, both marketing expense and general and administrative expenses were essentially flat, but decreased as a percentage of revenue.

Interest expense of $51 million increased $7 million compared to the same quarter last year. Average borrowing rates of 4.5% increased from 3.6% last year. The average debt balance of $4.5 billion increased by $69 million compared to the same quarter last year.

The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2005 was 23.6% compared to 19.5% in the prior year. This increase is primarily attributable to the country mix of results in Oilfield Services, with a higher proportion of pretax profitability in higher tax jurisdictions. Additionally, the prior year rate was positively impacted to a relatively larger degree by the resolution of non-US tax audits.

Nine Months 2005 Compared to Nine Months 2004

Operating revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 was $10.29 billion versus $8.41 billion for the same period last year. Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest was $651 million$2.07 billion in 2005 compared to $336$878 million in 2004. The 2005 results include net pretax credits of $151 million. The 2004 results include pretax charges of $44$243 million. These creditscharges and chargescredits are described in detail on pages 6, 7 and 7.8.

 

Net income for the second quarter ofnine month period ended September 30, 2005 was $482 million$1.55 billion compared to $356$894 million in the second quarter ofsame period last year. Net income includes a gain from discontinued operations of $9$8 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $98$231 million in the same period last year.2004.

 

In the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, Oilfield Services recorded revenue of $3.04$9.08 billion, increased 10% sequentially and 20%an increase of 21% compared to the same quarterperiod of last year. Pretax business segment operating income of $674 million$1.95 billion increased 21% sequentially and 48% year-on-year.

 

WesternGeco revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 of $383$1.20 million increased 1% sequentially and 31%32% year-on-year. Pretax business segment operating income of $58$207 million decreased 9% sequentially but increased three-fold154% year-on-year.

 

OILFIELD SERVICES

 

Second quarterNine months revenue of $3.0$9.08 billion was 10%21% higher sequentially and increased 20% year-on-year.versus the same period last year. Pretax operating income of $674 million$1.95 billion increased 21% sequentially48% year-on-year. Year-on-year revenue growth was strongest in Australasia, Brunei/Malaysia/Philippines, Thailand/Vietnam, Peru/Colombia/Ecuador and 48% year-on-year.

SequentialNigeria GeoMarkets. Year-on-year revenue increases were recordedgrowth was reflected across all Areastechnologies with the highest contributions from the US Land, US Gulf Coast, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, North Sea, and Venezuela GeoMarkets. All technology segments experienced higher revenue levels, with particularly strong demand for Integrated Project Management (IPM),double-digit growth achieved in Data Consulting Services, Well Services, and Well Completions & Productivity, productsDrilling & Measurements, and services.

Year-on-year growth was posted in all Areas but driven mainly by the US Land, Russia, the Gulf, Nigeria, Mexico, and Venezuela GeoMarkets. All technologies except Integrated Project Management and Schlumberger Information Solutions recorded double-digit increases.

Pretax operating income recorded strong sequential and year-on-year growth, principally due to a continued increase in exploration and production activity levels worldwide, resulting in higher operating leverage across all Areas.Wireline.

 

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North America

 

Revenue of $907 million$2.7 billion increased 5% sequentially and 21% year-on-year.20% versus the same period last year. Pretax operating income of $234$655 million increased 15% sequentially and 94%81% year-on-year.

Sequentially, the Year-on-year growth was mainly due to high activity levels in US Land GeoMarketand Canada, which were fueled by the rising rig count, the sustained strength of commodity prices and continued to record strong revenue growth, driven mainly by high demand for Well Services technologies that resulted in significant pricing improvements. The Gulf of Mexico also contributed through the introduction of new technology, which led to higher revenue. CanadaCoast activity declined year-on-year due to the seasonal impactabsence of spring break-up in Western Canada, where active rig count was halved fromdrilling turnkey operations and the prior quarter, partially offset by robust activity offshore Eastern Canada.

The solid year-on-year and sequential pretax income improvement wasextreme nature of the result of new technology introductions, particularly by Drilling & Measurements; price increases mainly from Well Services and Wireline; and continued activity growth.hurricane season as previously described. All technologies generated double-digit growth year-on-year.

 

Latin America

 

Revenue of $554 million increased 18% sequentially and$1.6 billion was 30%27% higher year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $84$240 million increased 30% sequentially42% versus the same period last year. Year-on-year growth in Peru/Colombia/Ecuador was the result of commencement of several integrated projects, as well as an increase in both exploration and 34% year-on-year.

Mexicodevelopment drilling activity. Year-on-year increases were also posted in Latin America South with a sharp increase in drilling activity, particularly in Brazil and Bolivia, and strong Wireline activity. Venezuela was higher with increased activity from PDVSA as well as significant software sales. Increased activity on integrated projects, including higher third party managed services, accounted for growth in Mexico. All technologies recorded high sequential revenuestrong double-digit growth from an increased number of wells being completed on the Burgos project. Activity in the Venezuela/Trinidad & Tobago GeoMarket increased primarily from IPM and Well Services operations.

During the quarter, continued progress was highlighted with the signingexception of a short-term renewable agreement with PDVSA regarding the PRISA project, resulting in a resumption of activity for the six barges. Discussions continue regarding the settlement of certain outstanding receivables.

The strong operating income increase resulted mainly from strengthening operating margins in Mexico due to improved IPM performance. This was coupled with stronger operating efficiencies in Well Services across all GeoMarkets.Schlumberger Information Solutions.

 

Europe/CIS/West Africa

 

Revenue of $825 million$2.5 billion increased 10% sequentially and 17%21% year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $154$478 million increased 24% sequentially40% year-on-year. Growth was led by Nigeria, with an increase in deep water drilling activity, and 31% year-on-year.

The sequential revenuethe prior year activity impacted by production shutdowns in the Western delta due to unrest in the Area. West Africa growth resulted mainly from higher levels ofwas driven by significant activity in Well Completions & Productivity, coupled with increased drilling and logging operations. Growth in the North Sea came from an increase in Well Completions & Productivity activity, and strong utilization of the stimulation vessel, while Russia principally due to greatersaw increasing demand for Well Services technology. Additionally the current year activity includes three quarters of SGK activity (compared to one quarter in 2004) and Well Completion & Productivity technology services. This was coupled with the inclusion of 20112 days of financial results on a consolidated basis of PetroAlliance following the completion of the second stage of the acquisition, giving Schlumberger a 51% controlling interest. Also contributing to the revenue improvement was the Caspian GeoMarket with stronger Wireline activity and the North Sea experiencing seasonal activity pick-up.

The robust profitability improvement(none in pretax operating income was mainly due to the resurgence of activity in the North Sea; improved utilization and pricing in Russia; and reduced overhead costs, resulting in higher operating margins. Also contributing were new technology introductions and the renewal of long-term contracts, particularly in Drilling & Measurements, Well Services and Wireline services.

In the UK, Schlumberger acquired Diamould Ltd., a firm specializing in electrical power and instrumentation, hydraulic and fiber-optic connector solutions used in subsea, downhole, and deepwater applications. Based in the UK, Diamould will become the Schlumberger Center of Excellence for all new developments in the critical area of connector reliability.2004). All technologies increased year-on-year.

 

Middle East & Asia

 

Revenue of $731 million$2.2 billion was 9% higher sequentially and 15%20% higher year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $206$607 million increased 18% sequentially and 28% year-on-year.

Sequentially, each ofwas 30% higher versus the 11 GeoMarkets contributed to the revenue improvement, further emphasizing the global progression and depth of the current business cycle. Activitysame period last year. Revenue growth was strongest in China strengthened as a result of accelerated adoption of advanced Drilling & Measurements and Wireline technologies. Revenue continued to

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expand in the Middle East due to increased activity led by Saudi Arabia, benefiting mainly Wireline and Drilling & Measurements operations. Also contributing to the improved revenue was the commencement of new projects in the Gulf and Brunei/Malaysia/Philippines GeoMarkets.

The increase in operating income outpaced activity growth, resulting in a sharp rise in operating margin. This strong performance was due to a mix of steady activity improvement across all the GeoMarkets and significant price increases, principally in Drilling & Measurements,with growing Well Completions & Productivity lift activity in Australasia from growth in offshore well testing and drilling activity, and Thailand/Vietnam with a ramp up in Wireline operations, coupled withactivity on higher rig count in the start up of new projects.region. In the Gulf, Wireline and Well Services continued to grow, while in Saudi Arabia the growth was driven by the rising rig count and increasing rigless activity as oil production continues to gather pace. All technologies recorded strong growth year-on-year.

 

WESTERNGECO

 

Second quarterNine months revenue for WesternGeco of $383 million$1.2 billion was 1%32% higher sequentially but increased 31% compared to the same period of last year. Pretax operating income of $58 million decreased $6 million sequentially but improved $43 million year-on-year.

Sequentially,Marine, Land, Multiclient and Data Processing all experienced year-on-year revenue increased sharply mainly from strong activityincreases. The increase in Europe, reflecting the start of the North Sea season with three Q-Marine* vessels and one Q-Seabed* crew operating in the region, combined with higher activity in the Gulf of Mexico. The strong Marine activity increase was dueattributable to a combination of higher vessel utilization coupled with steadybetter pricing increases and more favorable contractualbetter terms regarding transit and bad weather downtimes. Year-on-yearconditions on most contracts. Marine revenueactivity increased 31%, reflecting strong utilization of Q Vessels and increased pricing. Increased activitiesmainly in Europe, Asia, North America, South America Asia, Europe, West Africa and the Middle East were partlyCaspian but was partially offset by lower activity in Mexico and North America.

Sequentially,following the transfer of vessels to other regions. Land revenue increased marginallymainly in Middle East with several additional crews active in the current year, higher activity in the Middle EastEurope and in South America, partly offset by delayed mobilization of a crew in Algeria. A net addition of three crews during the quarter resulted in a total of 20 land crews. The Q-Land* crew currently deployed in Kuwait continues to deliver excellent performance. Year over year revenue increased 40% mainly in the Middle East with higher active crew months in Saudi Arabia, Chad, Kuwait and Algeria, which was partially offset by the shut down of two crews in Abu DhabiMexico and one crew each in Oman, Malaysia and Mexico.

Malaysia. Multiclient sequential sales experienced a seasonal decline following the completion of the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale in the first quarter.increased 13% to $345 million. This decreaseincrease was partially offset by higher sales in Asia, Europe, South America, and West Africa, reflecting an improved exploration-spending environment. Multiclient year-on-year revenue increased 30%mainly in North America from higher sales in the Gulf Coast area andAlaska, in US Land combined with higher pre-funded revenue, augmentedand in Canada, partially offset by higherlower sales in the Gulf coast. Multiclient sales also increased in Asia, South America, Europe, West Africa and West Africa.

Sequentiallythe Caspian. Data Processing increased marginally due to higher third party processing in North and South America. Data Processing increased year over year by 20% resulting from improved third party processingAmerica as well as higher activity in North America, Brazil, Russia, the Middle East and Asia. Overall vessel utilization decreased from 79% in 2004Asia, partially offset by lower activity in Mexico.

Pretax operating income of $207 million improved by $125 million year-on-year. Marine, Land, Multiclient and Data Processing all experienced increases due to 77% in 2005, albeit withhigher revenue, better pricing while Q vesseland utilization, increased from 53%partly mitigated by higher operating costs. In addition, approximately 67% of Multiclient sales in 2004 to 88% in 2005.

The WesternGeco backlog at the end of the second quarter was $595 million. The sequential decline was mainlycurrent period had no net book value due to the consumptionprior amortization of some of the backlog of the summer shooting seasoncapitalized costs, versus 54% in the North Sea and Canada.

The sequential decline in pretax operating income was mainly due to lower Multiclient sales. This seasonal deterioration was partially offset by significant improvements in Marine as a result of increased vessel utilization, better pricing, and the conversion of a conventional vessel to Q-Technology* commanding higher prices. The increase in the year-on-year pretax income was led by Multiclient (up $25 million) due mainly to increased sales. Data Processing increased $6 million due to the combined impact of higher revenue, and lower lease and compensation costs in the United Kingdom. Land improved by $6 million mainly in the Middle East due to higher revenue. Marine increased by $4 million due mainly to higher utilization and improved pricing, which was offset by a large increase in operating costs.prior period.

 

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OTHER

 

Interest and other income for the second quarter of 2005 was $46$315 million versus $27$89 million for the same period last year. The second quarter2005 period includes a total gain of $163 million relating to the sale of a facility in Montrouge, France and a $6 million gain relating to the sales of certain assets, while the 2004 period included a $7$21 million loss on the sale of shares of Atos Origin SA. Both of these items are described in further detail in the following pages. Interest income of $23$70 million increased $12$30 million compared to the same quarterperiod last year. The average return on investment increased from 1.7%1.8% to 3.3% while3.1% and the average investment balance of $2.9$3.0 billion increased $237$113 million compared to last year.

 

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Gross margin increased from 21.3%20.9% in 2004 to 25.7%25.0% in 2005, primarily due to a combination of record activity levels in Oilfield Services, with operations at capacity in a number of regions, and continued pricing improvements in both Oilfield Services and WesternGeco. As a percentage of revenue, marketing expense was flat compared to last year. In absolute dollars,year, while research and engineering expense was flat, butdecreased, as a percentage of revenue, decreased from 4.3%4.2% to 3.5%3.6%. General and administrative expense, as a percentage of revenue, decreased from 2.9% to 2.7%.

Excluding the impact of the $10 million gain in 2004 related to the US interest rate swap described on page 7, interest expense was flat, and average borrowing rates increased from 3.9% in 2004 to 4.5% in 2005. The average debt balance of $4.5 billion decreased by $768 million compared to the same quarter last year.

The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2005 was 24.9% compared to 22.5% in the prior year. This increase is primarily attributable to the country mix of results in Oilfield Services, with a higher proportion of pretax profitability in North America compared to the comparable period last year.

Six Months 2005 Compared to Six Months 2004

Operating revenue for the six month period ended June 30, 2005 was $6.59 billion versus $5.51 billion for the same period last year. Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest was $1.33 billion in 2005 compared to $497 million in 2004. The 2005 results include net pretax credits of $134 million. The 2004 results include pretax charges of $229 million. These credits and charges are described in detail on pages 6 and 7.

Net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2005, was $1.01 billion compared to $576 million in the same period last year. Net income includes a gain from discontinued operations of $8 million in 2005 compared to $211 million in 2004.

In the six month period ended June 30, 2005, Oilfield Services recorded revenue of $5.82 billion, an increase of 19% compared to the same period of last year. Pretax business segment operating income of $1.23 billion increased 40% year-on-year.

WesternGeco revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2005 of $761 million increased 26% year-on-year. Pretax business segment operating income of $121 million increased 152% year-on-year.

OILFIELD SERVICES

Six month revenue of $5.8 billion was 19% higher versus the same period last year. Pretax operating income of $1.2 billion increased 40% year-on-year. Revenue growth year-on-year was strongest in US Land, Mexico, Canada, and Gulf GeoMarkets. From a technology standpoint, double-digit year-on-year growth was achieved across all technologies.

North America

Revenue of $1.8 billion increased 21% versus the same period last year. Pretax operating income of $437 million increased 79% year-on-year. Year-on-year growth was mainly due to high activity levels in US Land and Canada, which were fueled by strong commodity prices, increased activity and pricing improvements, as well as higher activity in Eastern Canada. Gulf Coast grew moderately year-on-year with growth across all technologies being partially reduced by the absence of any turnkey drilling operations. All technologies, with the exception of Integrated Project Management, grew year-on-year.

Latin America

Revenue of $1 billion was 25% higher year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $148 million increased 20% versus the same period last year. Increased third party managed services revenue accounted for most of the growth in Mexico. Year-on-year increases were also posted in Latin America South with strong growth across all technologies from increased activity in both Argentina and Brazil, and Peru/Colombia/Ecuador that benefited from the commencement of an integrated project and increased well construction activity in both

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Ecuador and Peru. Venezuela was higher with Well Completions & Productivity experiencing rising activity in Trinidad and Wireline and Drilling & Measurements also increasing. Double-digit growth was recorded across all technologies.

Europe/CIS/West Africa

Revenue of $1.6 billion increased 17% year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $277 million increased 24% year-on-year. Growth was lead by Russia, principally due to greater demand for Well Services and Well Completion & Productivity technology services, and Nigeria, with the prior year activity hampered by production shutdowns in the Western delta. Increased activity in West Africa, led by Well Completions & Productivity and Well Services also contributed to the growth. All technologies with the exception of Integrated Project Management increased year-on-year.

Middle East & Asia

Revenue of $1.4 billion was 17% higher year-on-year. Pretax operating income of $381 million was 27% higher versus the same period last year. Revenue growth was reflected in all GeoMarkets and was strongest in the Gulf, with Wireline and Well Services contributing to strong growth with improved pricing and additional activity from rising rig count. Saudi and Thailand/Vietnam GeoMarkets also contributed to the growth with ramp up in Wireline activity on higher rig count in the both regions. In Brunei/Malaysia/Philippines all technologies grew. All technologies recorded strong growth year-on-year with the exception of Integrated Project Management.

WESTERNGECO

Six months revenue for WesternGeco of $761 million was 26% higher compared to the same period last year. The year-on-year increase in Marine revenue was attributable to better vessel utilization and pricing improvements. Marine activity increased mainly in South America, Asia, Europe, West Africa and Middle East, partially offset by lower activity in Mexico and in North America. Land activity increased mainly in the Middle East with several additional crews active in the current year, higher activity in Algeria and in Argentina, partially offset by Mexico and Malaysia. Multiclient sales increased mainly in North America, augmented by higher sales in Europe and in Asia. Data Processing increased from higher levels of third party processing.

Pretax income of $121 million improved by $73 million year-on-year. Marine, Land Multiclient and Data processing all experienced increases in pretax income primarily due to increased revenue, better pricing and utilization, partly offset by higher operating costs. In addition, approximately 67% of Multiclient sales in the current period, which increased 15% year-on-year to $250 million, had no net book value due to the prior amortization of capitalized costs as compared to 54% in the prior year period.

INCOME STATEMENT

Interest and other income was $235 million versus $51 million for the same period last year. The 2005 period includes a gain of $146 million on the sale of a facility in Montrouge, France while the 2004 period included a $21 million loss on the sale of shares of Atos Origin SA. Both of these items are described in further detail in the following pages. Interest income of $43 million increased $18 million compared to the same period last year. The average return on investment increased from 1.7% to 3.1% while the average investment balance of $2.8 billion decreased $132 million compared to last year.

Gross margin increased from 21.0% in 2004 to 24.8% in 2005, primarily due to a combination of record activity levels in Oilfield Services, with operations at capacity in a number of regions, and continued pricing improvements in both Oilfield Services and WesternGeco. As a percentage of revenue, marketing expense was flat compared to last year. In absolute dollars, research and engineering expense increased slightly, but as a percentage of revenue decreased from 4.2% to 3.7%. General and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue decreased from 2.9% to 2.7%2.6%.

 

Excluding the impact of the net $64 million charge in 2004 related to the US interest rate swaps described on page 7, interest expense decreased $23$16 million, and average borrowing rates increased from 3.9%3.5% in 2004 to 4.3%4.4% in 2005. The average debt balance of $4.6$4.5 billion decreased by $1.6$1.7 billion compared to the same quarterperiod last year.

 

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The effective tax rate for the first sixnine months of 2005 was 22.5%22.9% compared to 24.4%22.3% in the prior year. The rate in 2005 reflects the impact of the $146$163 million gain on the sale of the Montrouge facility. This transaction allowed for the utilization of a deferred tax asset that was previously offset by a valuation allowance and had the effect of lowering the effective tax rate during the first sixnine months of 2005 by 2.8%2.0%. The rate in 2004 reflects the impact of the $77 million of costs associated with the repurchase of European bonds which was not tax effective and had the effect of increasing the effective tax rate during the first sixnine months of 2004 by 3.3%. Excluding the impact of these significant transactions, the effective tax rate increased from 2004 to 2005. This increase is primarily attributable to the country mix of results in Oilfield Services, with a higher proportion of pretax profitability in North America comparedhigher tax jurisdictions. Additionally, the rate for last year was positively impacted, to a relatively larger degree, by the comparable period last year.resolution of non-US tax audits.

 

CreditsCharges and ChargesCredits – Continuing Operations

 

2005

Third quarter of 2005:

In the third quarter of 2005, Schlumberger recorded a pretax and after-tax gain of approximately $18 million relating to the resolution of a contingency associated with the March 2005 sale of its facility in Montrouge, France. This gain is classified inInterest & other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

First quarter of 2005:

 

In March 2005, Schlumberger sold its facility in Montrouge, France to a third party for $230 million, resulting in a pretax and after-tax gain of approximately $146 million, which is classified inInterest and& other income in theConsolidated Statement of Income. Schlumberger also recorded other real estate related pretax charges of approximately $12 million ($11 million after-tax), which are classified inCost of goods sold & services in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

 

2004

 

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. This charge is classified inDebt extinguishment costs in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

 

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

 

Other CreditsCharges and ChargesCredits

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 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 Expenseexpense 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.

 

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

 

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 inAccumulated Other 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.

 

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  Schlumberger 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 ) 
  ( Stated in millions ) 
  Pretax

 Tax

 Net

   Pretax

 Tax

 Net

 

Charges & Credits:

      

- Debt extinguishment costs

  $115  $14  $101   $115  $14  $101 

- Restructuring program charges

   24   6   18    27   6   21 

- Loss on sale of Atos Origin shares

   21   —     21    21   —     21 

- US interest-rate swap settlement gain

   (10)  (4)  (6)   (10)  (4)  (6)

- Vacated leased facility charge

   11   —     11    11   —     11 

- Litigation reserve release

   (5)  —     (5)   (5)  —     (5)

- Intellectual property settlement charge

   11   1   10 

- Loss recognized on interest-rate swaps

   73   27   46    73   27   46 
  


 


 


  


 


 


  $229  $43  $186   $243  $44  $199 
  


 


 


  


 


 


 

Discontinued Operations

 

During the second quarter of 2005, Credence Systems Corporation, the current owners of Schlumberger’s former NPTest semiconductor testing business, agreed to settle an outstanding contingent liability by paying Schlumberger $4 million in cash and 615,157 shares of common stock valued at approximately $5 million. Schlumberger sold its NPTest semiconductor testing business in July 2003 and reported it as a discontinued operation. This $9 million pretax and after-tax gain is reported asIncome from Discontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income in the second quarter of 2005.

 

During the first quarter of 2005, Schlumberger completed the sales of its Global Tel*Link, Public Phones and Essentis businesses for $18 million in cash. At December 31, 2004, the assets and liabilities of these businesses that were subsequently eliminated from Schlumberger’sConsolidated Balance Sheet, were aggregated and presented asAssets held for sale ($65 million) andLiabilities held for sale ($35 million).

 

During 2004, Schlumberger completed the sales of the following businesses: SchlumbergerSema, Telecom Billing Software, Infodata, Business Continuity, Axalto, Electricity Metering North America and Telecom Messaging.

 

During the first quarter of 2004, Schlumberger recognized gains, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of SchlumbergerSema, Telecom Billing Software and Infodata of $26 million, $17 million and $48 million, respectively. The results of all of these divested businesses are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income.

 

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During the second quarter of 2004, Schlumberger recognized gains, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of SchlumbergerSema and Business Continuity of $15 million and $48 million, respectively, and losses, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of Axalto and Electricity Metering North America of $7 million and $24 million, respectively. The results of all of these divested businesses are reported asDiscontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income. In addition, the sale of Electricity Metering North America allowed for the recognition of a deferred tax asset of $49 million, which was previously offset by a valuation allowance, related to a tax loss carryforward associated with the sale of SchlumbergerSema. Such amount

During the third quarter of 2004, Schlumberger recognized a loss, net of taxes, related to the divestiture of its Telecom Messaging business of $4 million and gains, net of taxes, related to the divestitures of Axalto and Telecom Billing Software of $18 million and $7 million, respectively. The $18 million gain related to Axalto consisted of a $9 million gain on the sale of Schlumberger’s residual investment of 5.1 million shares in Axalto and a $9 million reversal of a liability related to the divestiture. The $7 million gain associated with the Telecom Billing Software divestiture was recognizedthe result of the receipt of additional cash proceeds in the third quarter of 2004 relating to this transaction.

The results of all of the previously mentioned divested business, including the related gain or loss on disposal, are reported as a gain withinIncome from Discontinued Operations in theConsolidated Statement of Income during the second quarter of 2004..

 

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The following table summarizes the results of these discontinued operations:

 

(Stated in millions)

        (Stated in millions)
  Second Quarter

  Six Months

  Third Quarter

  Nine Months

  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

  2005

 2004

Revenue

  $—    $23  $—    $386  $—    $25  $—    $565
  

  

  

  

  

  

  


 

Income before tax

  $9  $27  $8  $55  $—    $—    $(1) $54

Tax expense

   —     10   —     16   —     —     —     16

Gains on disposal, net of tax

   —     81   —     172   —     20   9   193
  

  

  

  

  

  

  


 

Income from discontinued operations

  $9  $98  $8  $211  $—    $20  $8  $231
  

  

  

  

  

  

  


 

 

CASH FLOW

 

During the first sixnine months of 2005, cash provided by operations was $1.08$1.9 billion as income from continuing operations plus depreciation/amortization and credits/charges were partially offset by increases in customer receivables and inventories. Cash used by investing activities was $596 million,$1.2 billion, with investments in fixed assets ($699 million)1.1 billion) and the acquisition of PetroAllianceacquisitions ($3293 million) offset in part by proceeds from the sale of the Montrouge facility ($230 million). Cash used by financing activities was $543$770 million as the payment of dividends to shareholders ($234358 million), stock repurchase plan ($262408 million) and a net reduction in debt of $165$197 million were only partially offset by the proceeds from employee stock plans ($119207 million).

 

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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) 

Six Months


  2005

 

Net Debt, beginning of period

  $(1,459)

Income from continuing operations

   998 

Excess of equity income over dividends received

   (49)

Charges and credits, net of tax and minority interest

   (134)

Depreciation and amortization

   655 

Increase in working capital requirements

   (364)

Capital expenditures

   (727)

Dividends paid

   (234)

Proceeds from stock plans

   119 

Proceeds from business divestitures

   28 

Proceeds from the sale of Montrouge facility

   230 

PetroAlliance acquisition (cash paid, net of cash acquired)

   (32)

Net debt acquired

   (58)

Stock purchase program

   (262)

Other

   4 

Other business acquisitions

   (24)

Translation effect on net debt

   65 
   


Net Debt, end of period

  $(1,244)
   


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   (Stated in millions) 

Nine Months


  2005

 

Net Debt, beginning of period

  $(1,459)

Income from continuing operations

   1,538 

Excess of equity income over dividends received

   (52)

Charges and credits, net of tax and minority interest

   (152)

Depreciation and amortization

   992 

US pension contribution

   (171)

Increase in working capital requirements

   (405)

Capital expenditures

   (1,135)

Dividends paid

   (358)

Proceeds from stock plans

   207 

Proceeds from business divestitures

   22 

Proceeds from the sale of Montrouge facility

   230 

PetroAlliance acquisition (cash paid)

   (40)

Net debt acquired

   (50)

Stock purchase program

   (408)

Other

   181 

Other business acquisitions

   (62)

Translation effect on net debt

   86 
   


Net Debt, end of period

  $(1,036)
   


 

(Stated in millions) 
  (Stated in millions) 

Components of Net Debt


  June 30
2005


 Dec. 31
2004


   

Sept. 30

2005


 

Dec. 31

2004


 

Cash and short-term investments

  $2,913  $2,997   $3,003  $2,997 

Fixed income investments, held to maturity

   313   204    379   204 

Bank loans and current portion of long-term debt

   (691)  (716)   (674)  (716)

Long-term debt

   (3,779)  (3,944)   (3,744)  (3,944)
  


 


  


 


  $(1,244) $(1,459)  $(1,036) $(1,459)
  


 


  


 


 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report 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; growth for Schlumberger as a whole and for each of Oilfield Services and WesternGeco; oil and natural gas demand and production growth; operating and capital expenditures by Schlumberger and the oil and gas industry; the business strategies of Schlumberger’sSchlumberger and its customers; future effective tax rates; and future results of operations. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the global economy; changes in exploration and production spending by Schlumberger’s customers and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; general economic and business conditions in key regions of the world; political and economic uncertainty and socio-political unrest; and other factors detailed in our most recent Form 10-K, this Form 10-Q 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.

 

Non-US Operations

 

Schlumberger derives a significant portion of its revenues from non-US operations, which subject Schlumberger to risks which may affect such operations. Schlumberger’s non-US operations accounted for approximately 77% and 74% of our consolidated revenues for the secondthird quarter of 2005 and 2004, respectively; and 75% and 74% for the first sixnine months of both 2005 and 2004.2004, respectively. The proportion of revenues generated from non-US operations has increased from 2004 to 2005 due to the significant impact of the third quarter 2005 hurricanes in the US. Risks 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, exchange control and currency fluctuation. In addition, we are subject to risks

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associated with our operations in countries, including Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya and Cuba, which are subject to trade, economic sanctions or other restrictions imposed by the US government. Although it is impossible to predict such occurrences or their effects 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.

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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting Schlumberger, see Item 7A, “Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Schlumberger’s exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2004.

 

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of Schlumberger’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Schlumberger’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of 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 JuneSeptember 30, 2005 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. There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.


*Mark of Schlumberger

*Mark of Schlumberger

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

During the quarter ended June 30, 2005, Schlumberger issued 67 shares of its common stock upon conversion of $5,000 aggregate principal amount of its 1.500% Series A Convertible Debentures due June 1, 2023. Such shares were issued in a transaction exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On May 11, 2005, Schlumberger delivered from treasury 1,150,323 shares of its common stock as partial consideration for the acquisition of an additional 25% equity stake in PetroAlliance Services Company Limited. Such shares were issued in transactions exempt from registration under Section 4(2) and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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.

 

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The following table sets forth information on Schlumberger’s common stock repurchase program activity for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2005.

 

(Stated in thousands except per share amounts)

         (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


July 1 through July 31, 2005

  24.3  $76.62  24.3  6,049.8

August 1 through August 31, 2005

  444.0  $84.55  440.0  5,609.8

September 1 through September 30, 2005

  1,260.6  $83.94  1,260.6  4,349.2
   
  

  
   
   1,728.9  $83.96  1,724.9   
   
  

  
   

 

   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


April 1 through April 30, 2005

  139.2  $69.54  139.2  8,699.9

May 1 through May 31, 2005

  2,285.8  $67.70  2,285.8  6,414.1

June 1 through June 30, 2005

  340.0  $73.54  340.0  6,074.1
   
  

  
   
   2,765.0  $68.51  2,765.0   
   
  

  
   

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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.

 

Item 6: Exhibits

 

Exhibit 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Schlumberger N.V. (Schlumberger Limited) as last amended and restated on April 13, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Appendix 1 to Schlumberger’s definitive proxy statement for the 2005 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders held on April 13, 2005).

 

Exhibit 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Schlumberger N.V. (Schlumberger Limited) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Schlumberger’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2005).

 

Exhibit 10.1 Schlumberger 2005 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix 2 to Schlumberger’s definitive proxy statement for the 2005 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders held on April 13, 2005).

Exhibit 10.2 Fifth Amendment to Schlumberger Discounted Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix 3 to Schlumberger’s definitive proxy statement for the 2005 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders held on April 13, 2005).

Exhibit 10.3 PurchaseEmployment Agreement, dated June 28,July 21, 2005 amongand effective as of August 1, 2005, between Schlumberger N.V. (Schlumberger Limited), Lehman Brothers Inc., Kellyanna Limited Company and the selling stockholders named thereinFrank A. Sorgie (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of10.1 to Schlumberger’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29,July 25, 2005).

 

Exhibit 31.1 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.

 

Exhibit 31.2 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.

 

Exhibit 32.1 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 32.2 Certification Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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 and in his capacity as Chief Accounting Officer.

 

  Schlumberger Limited
  (Registrant)
Date: July 28,October 27, 2005 

/s/ Howard Guild


  Howard Guild
  

Chief Accounting Officer and Duly

Authorized Signatory

 

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