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Notice of 20182020 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders

 

 

 

 

April 4, 20181, 2020

10:00 a.m. Curaçao time

Avila Beach Hotel, Penstraat 130, Willemstad, Curaçao

 

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

 1.ElectElection of the 11nine director nominees named in this proxy statement.
 
2.Approve, on anApproval of the advisory basis,resolution regarding our executive compensation.
 3.Report on the course of business during the year ended December 31, 2017; and approve2019; approval of our consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2017;2019; our consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017;2019; and our Board of Directors’ declarations of dividends in 2017,2019, as reflected in our 20172019 Annual Report to Stockholders.
 
4.RatifyRatification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent auditors for 2018.
5.Approve amended and restated French Sub Plan for purposes of qualification under French Law.
Such other matters as may properly be brought before the meeting.2020.

Such other matters as may properly be brought before the meeting.

 

RECORD DATE

February 7, 201812, 2020

 

PROXY VOTING

Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the annual general meeting in person, please (i) sign, date and promptly return the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed envelope, or (ii) grant a proxy and give voting instructions by telephone or internet, so that you may be represented at the meeting. Voting instructions are provided on your proxy card or on the voting instruction cardform provided by your broker.

 

Brokers cannot vote for Items 1 2 or 52 without your instructions.

 

March 2, 2018February 21, 2020

 

By order of the Board of Directors,

 

 

Alexander C. Juden

Secretary

 

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual General Meeting of Stockholders to Be Held on April 4, 2018:

This proxy statement, along with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 and our 2017 Annual Report to Stockholders, are available free of charge on our website at http://investorcenter.slb.com.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual General Meeting of Stockholders to Be Held on April 1, 2020:

This proxy statement, along with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and our 2019 Annual Report to Stockholders, are available free of charge on our website at http://investorcenter.slb.com.

 

Table of Contents

 

General Information54
  
ITEM 1.Election of Directors76
  
Corporate Governance1412
Governance Framework — Highlights12
Prohibition on Hedging or Pledging of Schlumberger Stock12
Policy Against Lobbying and Political Contributions1412
Communication with Board13
Stockholder Engagement13
Corporate Governance Guidelines1513
Board Independence1513
Board Tenure1514
Director Nominations1614
Board Adoption of Proxy Access16
Board Leadership Structure1716
The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight1816
Meetings of the Board of Directors and itsCommittees; Director Attendance17
Board Responsibilities and Committees18
Board CommitteesCode of Conduct19
Communication with the Board22
Director Attendance at 2017 Annual General Meeting2220
Policies and Procedures for Approval of Related Person Transactions21
Our Commitment to Stewardship22
Protecting the Environment and Addressing Climate Change22
Code of ConductA Continued Focus on People2223
  
ITEM 2.Advisory Resolution to Approve Our Executive Compensation2324
  
Compensation Discussion and Analysis2425
20172019 — Executive Overview2425
Overview of Compensation Decisions for 201720192426
Stockholder Engagement; 2019 Say-On-Pay Vote26
Our Executive Compensation Best Practices2528
Framework for Setting Executive Compensation in 201720192629
Elements of Total Direct Compensation; 20172019 Decisions2933
Other Aspects of ourOur Executive Compensation Framework3643
Long-Term Equity Awards — Granting Process4146
Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines4246
Other Executive Benefits and Policies4247
Impact of Tax Treatment4348
Compensation Committee Report4448
  
Executive Compensation Tables and Accompanying Narrative4549
2019 Summary Compensation Table49
Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 201951
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 201952
Option Exercises and Stock Vested for Fiscal Year 201955
Pension Benefits for Fiscal Year 201956
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal Year 201720195358
Pay Ratio of CEO to Median Employee59
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control for Fiscal Year 201720195560
  
Director Compensation in Fiscal Year 201720195964
Director Stock Ownership Guidelines59
Equity Compensation Plan Information6065
  
ITEM 3.Equity Compensation Plan InformationApproval of Financial Statements and Dividends6166
  
ITEM 4.3.Approval of Financial Statements and Dividends67
ITEM 4.Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors for 201820206268
  
Audit Committee Report63
ITEM 5.Approval of Amended and Restated French Sub Plan for Purposes of Qualification under French Law6469
  
Stock Ownership Information6770
Security Ownership by Certain Beneficial Owners70
Security Ownership by Management70
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports71
  
Other Information6972
  
Appendix AA-1
  
Appendix B

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General InformationMarch 2, 2018
February 21, 2020

 

   
Items to be Voted on at the Annual General Meeting
    Board 
 AgendaItem Board
Recommendation
 
 Item 1Election of 11the nine director nominees named in this proxy statement. FOR 
 Item 2Approval of the advisory resolution to approveregarding our executive compensation. FOR 
 Item 3Approval of our consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2017,2019, our consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017,2019, and the declarations of dividends by our Board in 2017.2019. FOR 
 Item 4Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent auditors for 2018.FOR
Item 5Approval of amended and restated French Sub Plan for purposes of qualification under French Law.2020. FOR 
      

 

General

 

This proxy statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.) (“Schlumberger” or the “Company”) of proxies to be voted at its 20182020 annual general meeting of stockholders, which will be held at the Avila Beach Hotel, Penstraat 130, Willemstad, Curaçao, on Wednesday, April 4, 20181, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Curaçao time, and at any postponement(s) or adjournment(s) thereof.

 

In this Proxy Statement, we may also refer to Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries as “we,” “our,” “the Company” or “Schlumberger.”

To gain admittancebe admitted to the meeting, stockholders of record and beneficial owners as of the close of business on the record date for the meeting, February 7, 2018,12, 2020, must present a passport or other government-issued identification bearing a photograph and, for beneficial owners, proof of ownership as of the record date, such as the Notice of Internet Availability, top half of the proxy card or voting instruction card that was sent to you with this proxy statement.

 

The mailing date of this proxy statement is March 2, 2018.February 21, 2020. Business at the meeting will be conducted in accordance with the procedures determined by the Chairman of the meeting and will be limited to matters properly brought before the meeting by or at the direction of our Board of Directors or by a stockholder.

 

We are providing our 20172019 Annual Report to Stockholders concurrently with this proxy statement. StockholdersYou should refer to its contents in considering agenda Item 3.

Proxy Materials are Available on the Internet

This year we are using an SEC rule that allows us to use the internet as the primary means of furnishing proxy materials to stockholders. We are sending a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice of Internet Availability”) to our stockholders with instructions on how to access the proxy materials online or request a printed copy of the materials.

Stockholders may follow the instructions in the Notice of Internet Availability to elect to receive future proxy materials in print by mail or electronically by email. We encourage stockholders to take advantage of the availability of the proxy materials online to help reduce the environmental impact of our annual general meetings.

Our proxy materials are also available at http://investorcenter.slb.com.

 

Record Date; Proxies

 

Each stockholder of record at the close of business on the record date, February 7, 2018,12, 2020, is entitled to one vote for each director nominee and one vote for each of the other proposals to be voted on with respect to each share registered in the stockholder’s name. A stockholder of record is a person or entity who held shares on that date registered in its name on the records of Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”), Schlumberger’s stock transfer agent. Persons who held shares on the record date through a broker, bank or other nominee are referred to as beneficial owners.

 

Shares cannot be voted at the meeting unless the owner of record is present in person or is represented by proxy. Schlumberger is incorporated in Curaçao and, as required by Curaçao law, meetings of stockholders are held in Curaçao. Because many stockholders cannot personally attend the meeting, it is necessary that a large number be represented by proxy.

 

Shares Outstanding on Record Date

 

On February 7, 2018,12, 2020, there were 1,385,957,1381,388,162,459 shares of Schlumberger common stock outstanding and entitled to vote.

 

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Quorum

 

Holders of at least one-half of the outstanding shares entitling the holders thereof to vote at the meeting must be present in person or by proxy to constitute a quorum for the taking of any action at the meeting.

 

Abstentions and proxies submitted on your behalf by brokers, banks or other holders of record that do not indicate a vote because they do not have discretionary voting authority and have not received instructions from the beneficial owner of the shares as to how to vote on a proposal (so-called “broker non-votes”) will be considered as present for quorum purposes. If a quorum is not present at the meeting, the Board may call a second general meeting of stockholders, at which the quorum requirement will not apply.

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Votes Required to Adopt Proposals

 

To be elected, director nominees must receive a majority of votes cast (the number of votes cast “for” a director nominee must exceed the number of votes cast “against” that nominee). Approval of each of the other matters on the agenda also requires the affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast.

 

Important Voting Information for Beneficial Owners

 

If your Schlumberger shares are held for you in street name (i.e.you own your shares through a brokerage, bank or other institutional account,account), you are considered the beneficial owner of those shares, but not the record holder. This means that you vote by providing instructions to your broker rather than directly to Schlumberger. Unless you provide specific voting instructions, your broker is not permitted to vote your shares on your behalf, except on Item 3 and Item 4.

 

Effect of Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes

 

Brokers holding shares must vote according to specific instructions they receive from the beneficial owners of those shares. If brokers do not receive specific instructions, brokers may in some cases vote the shares in their discretion. However, the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) precludes brokers from exercising voting discretion on other proposals without specific instructions from the beneficial owner, as follows:

 

 Discretionary Items.Under NYSE rules, brokers will have discretion to vote on both Item 3 (approval of financial statements and dividends) and Item 4 (ratification of appointment of independent auditors for 2018)2020) without instructions from the beneficial owners.
   
 Nondiscretionary Items.Brokers, banks or other holders of record cannot vote on ItemsItem 1 (election of directors), or Item 2 (advisory vote to approve executive compensation), or 5 (approval of amendment and restatement of our French Sub Plan) without instructions from the beneficial owners. Therefore, if your shares are held in “street name” by a brokerstreet name and you do not instruct your broker, bank or other holder of record how to vote on the election of directors or the advisory vote to approve executive compensation, your brokershares willnotbe able to vote for youvoted on those matters.

 

Abstentions and broker non-votes are not considered as votes cast and will not be counted in determining the outcome of the vote on the election of directors or on any of the other proposals, except that for purposes of satisfying NYSE rules, abstentions are counted in the denominator for determining the total votes cast on Item 5.proposals.

 

How to Vote

 

Stockholders with shares registered in their names with Computershare and participants who hold shares in the Schlumberger Discounted Stock Purchase Plan may authorize a proxy:

 

by the internet at the following internet address:http://www. proxyvote.com;www.proxyvote.com;
  
telephonically by calling 1-800-690-6903; or
  
by completing and mailing their proxy card.

 

The internet and telephone voting facilities for stockholders of record will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.March 31, 2020. The internet and telephone voting procedures have been designed to authenticate stockholders and to allow you to vote your shares and to confirm that your instructions have been properly recorded.

 

A number of banks and brokerage firms participate in programs that also permit beneficial stockholders to direct their vote by the internet or telephone. If you are a beneficial owner whose shares are held in an account at a bank or brokerage firm that participates in such a program, you may direct the vote of those shares by the internet or telephone by following the instructions on the voting form.

 

All shares entitled to vote and represented by properly executed proxies received prior to the meeting and not revoked will be voted at the meeting in accordance with your instructions. If you are a stockholder with shares registered in your name with Computershare and you submit a properly executed proxy card but do not direct how to vote on each item, the persons named as proxies will vote as the Board recommends on each proposal.

 

By providing your voting instructions promptly, you may save the Companyus the expense of a second mailing.

 

Changing Your Vote or Revoking Your Proxy

 

If you are a stockholder of record, you can change your vote or revoke your proxy at any time by timely delivery of a properly executed, later-dated proxy (including an internet or telephone vote) or by voting by ballot at the meeting. If you hold shares through a broker, bank or other nominee,holder of record, you must follow the instructions of your broker, bank or other nomineeholder of record to change or revoke your voting instructions.

 

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ITEM 1.Election of Directors

ITEM 1. Election of Directors

 

All ofour directors are elected annually at our annual general meeting of stockholders. Our stockholders are requested to elect 11nine nominees to the Board, each to hold office until the next annual general meeting of stockholders and until a director’s successor is elected and qualified or until a director’s death, resignation or removal. Each of the nominees is now a director and was previously elected by our stockholders at the 20172019 annual general meeting.meeting of stockholders, except for Mr. Olivier Le Peuch, who was appointed by the Board to serve as a director effective August 1, 2019, and Messrs. Patrick de La Chevardière and Jeff W. Sheets, each of whom was appointed by the Board to serve as a director effective October 28, 2019, based upon the recommendations of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board.

 

Having exceededPeter L.S. Currie, the normal retirement age of 70 under our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Tore SandvoldBoard’s lead independent director, will not be standingstand for re-election at our annual general meeting of stockholders. Our Board extends gratitude to Mr. SandvoldCurrie for 14nine years of service as a member of the Board. The Board expects to elect a successor lead independent director from among the independent directors elected at the 2020 annual general meeting. Nikolay Kudryavtsev and Indra Nooyi also will not stand for re-election at our annual general meeting of stockholders. Our Board extends gratitude to Dr. Kudryavtsev for 13 years of service and to Ms. Nooyi for five years of service as members of the Board.

 

All of the nominees for election have consented to being named in this proxy statement and to serve if elected. If any nominee is unable or unwilling to serve, the Board may designate a substitute nominee. If the Board designates a substitute nominee, proxies may be voted for that substitute nominee. The Board knows of no reason why any nominee will be unable or unwilling to serve if elected.

 

Shares represented by properly executed proxies will be voted, if authority to do so is not withheld, for the election of each of the 11nine nominees named below.

 

At our 2016 annual general meeting of stockholders, our stockholders voted to fix the number of directors constituting the Board at 12, as is permitted under our Articles of Incorporation. However, as a result ofbecause Mr. Sandvold’s retirement,Currie, Dr. Kudryavtsev and Ms. Nooyi are not standing for re-election, only 11nine directors have been nominated for election at the 20182020 annual general meeting of stockholders. The Board believes that it is advisable and in the best interest of our stockholders for the authorized number of directors constituting the Board to remain at 12. This will allow the Board the ability to conduct a search for, and add, anup to three additional director duringdirectors prior to the year, who has not yet been identified at the time of our 20182021 annual general meeting.

 

At this annual general meeting, votes may not be cast for a greater number of persons than the number of director nominees named in this proxy statement.

 

Required Vote

 

Each director nominee must receive a majority of the votes cast to be elected.

If you hold your shares in “streetstreet name, please be aware that brokers, banks and other holders of record do not have discretion to vote on this proposal without your instruction. If you do not instruct your broker, bank or other holder of record how to vote on this proposal, your brokerthey will deliver a non-vote on this proposal.

 

     The Board of Directors Recommends a VoteFORAll Director Nominees.

 

Director Nominees

 

The Board believes that each director nominee possesses the qualities and experience that the Nominating and Governance Committee believes that nominees should possess, as described in detail below in the section entitled “Corporate Governance—Director Nominations” beginning on page 16.14. The Board seeks out, and the Board is comprisedconsists of, individuals whose background and experience complement those of other Board members. The nominees for election to the Board, together with biographical information furnished by each of them and information regarding each nominee’s director qualifications, are set forth on the following pages.

 

There are no family relationships among any executive officers and directors of the Company.

 

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Peter L.S. Currie

Patrick de La Chevardière
   

Lead Independent Director

President,

Currie Capital LLCFormer Chief Financial Officer,
Total S.A.

 

Director since20102019

 

Age:6162

 

Other Current Public Boards:None

Board Committees

  Nominating and Governance, Chair

  Compensation

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  New Relic, Inc.None

Citizenship:

France

Board Committees

  Twitter, Inc.

Finance

Science and Technology

Other Experience and Education

Former chief financial officer of public companiesmultinational oil and gas company

  President of Board of Trustees at Phillips Academy

  MBA from Stanford University

Former director of several privately-heldtwo French-based public companies

Diplôme d’Ingénieur, an engineering degree, École Centrale de Paris


PETER L.S. CURRIE has been PresidentPATRICK DE LA CHEVARDIÈRE is the former Chief Financial Officer of Currie Capital LLC,Total S.A., a private investment firm, since April 2004. From November 2010 to May 2016, Mr. CurrieFrench multinational integrated oil and gas company. He served on the board of Twitter, Inc., where he chaired both its audit committeeas Total’s CFO and its nominating and governance committee and was the lead independent director. He has also served on the board of directors of New Relic, Inc. (from March 2013 to August 2016), where he chaired its audit committee and wasas a member of its compensation committee.executive committee from 2008 until his retirement in August 2019. Prior to that, he served in a variety of finance and operational roles with Total over his 37-year career, including as Deputy Chief Financial Officer from 2003 to 2008, Vice President, Asia for Refining & Marketing from 2000 to 2003, and Vice President, Operations and Subsidiaries from 1995 to 2000. Mr. Currie has alsode La Chevardière previously served on the boards of directors of Clearwire Corporation, CNET Networks, Inc., Safeco Corporation,two French-based public companies, Sanofi-Aventis and Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Compagnie Générale de Géophysique.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Curriede La Chevardière brings to the Board strongsignificant financial and operational expertiseenergy industry experience as a result of his extensive board and committee experience at both public and privately-held companies; experience asformer chief financial officer of two public companies (McCaw Cellular Communicationsa large multinational oil and Netscape Communications);gas company. The Board benefits greatly from his customer-focused perspective on the oilfield services industry, as well as from his experience across the entire oil and experience in senior operating positions in investment banking, venture capitalgas value chain, from exploration, operations, production, trading and private equity.marketing to refining and new energies.

 

Miguel M. Galuccio

Miguel M. Galuccio
   

Chairman &and Chief Executive Officer,
Vista Oil and Gas

 

Director since2017

 

Age:4951

 

Other Current Public Boards:None

Board Committees

  Finance

  Science and Technology

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  YPF S.A.

Citizenship:

United Kingdom and Argentina

Board Committees

Finance, Chair

Science and Technology

Other Experience and Education

  BS

Current chief executive officer of oil and gas company

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, from Technological Institute of Buenos Aires

Schlumberger training and expertise

Latin America energy policy expertise


MIGUEL GALUCCIO is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Oil and Gas, an oil and gas company incorporated in Mexico, and has held that position since July 2017. From May 2012 to March 2016, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of YPF, Argentina’s national oil company. From 1999 to 2012, he was an employee of Schlumberger and held a number of international positions, his last being President, Schlumberger Production Management (SPM).Management. Prior to his employment at Schlumberger, he served in various executive positions at YPF and its subsidiaries including YPF International, from 1994 to 1999.

1999, including YPF International.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Galuccio brings to the Board strong leadership and operational expertise from his experience as theformer chairman and chief executive officer of Argentina’s national oil company, which under his leadership became the world’s largest producer of shale oil globally outside of North America. He has valuable insight into the domestic and international energy policies of Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador and other countries worldwide that are strategically important to Schlumberger. He has had extensive experience negotiating with Schlumberger customers in Latin America, Russia and China, including global energy companies and national oil companies, and remains an active participant in the oil and gas exploration and production industry as a chief executive officer of an oil and gas company. Mr. Galuccio has a deep understanding of the Schlumberger culture, as well as a deep knowledge of Latin America, both of which are of great value to the Board.

 

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V. Maureen Kempston Darkes

Olivier Le Peuch
Schlumberger Chief Executive Officer
   

Retired Group Vice President and PresidentLatin America, Africa and Middle East,General Motors CorporationChief Executive Officer,
Schlumberger Limited

 

Director since 20142019

 

Age:69

Board Committees

  Audit, Chair

  Finance

Other Current Public Boards:  Enbridge Inc., Brookfield Asset Management Inc., and Canadian National Railway Company

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  Balfour Beatty plc

Other Experience and Education

  International operations

  Product liability and execution expertise

  Bachelor of Law Degree, University of Toronto Faculty of Law

V. MAUREEN KEMPSTON DARKES, retired, was Group Vice President and President Latin America, Africa and Middle East, of General Motors Corporation (“GM”), an automotive manufacturer, from January 2002 to December 2009, and was a member of its Automotive Strategy Board until her retirement from GM. Ms. Kempston Darkes has been a director of Enbridge Inc., a leading energy transportation and distribution company, since November 2010, and is the chair of its corporate social responsibility committee, and is a member of its safety and reliability committee and its human resources and compensation committee. She also is a member of the board of directors of Brookfield Asset Management Inc., a global asset management company (since April 2008), where she chairs the risk management committee and is a member of the management resources and compensation committee; and Canadian National Railway Company (since 1995), where she chairs the environment, safety and security committee, and is a member of the corporate governance and nominating committee, finance committee, audit committee and strategic planning committee. Ms. Kempston Darkes was also a director of Balfour Beatty plc, an infrastructure services company from July 2012 through May 2017, where she chaired the safety and sustainability committee and was a member of both the nomination and the remuneration committees.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Ms. Kempston Darkes brings to the Board extensive automotive industry experience, which is particularly relevant to the Company as it continues to focus on improving product reliability and execution, and has proven leadership abilities and experience in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The Board also benefits greatly from Ms. Kempston Darkes’ audit committee experience and financial expertise.

Paal Kibsgaard

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Director since 2011

Age:5056

 

Other Current Public Boards:None

Board Committees

  None

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  None

Citizenship:

France

Board Committees

None

Other Experience and Education

  Qualified petroleum engineer

Master’s Degree from Norwegian Institutein Microelectronics, Bordeaux University of TechnologyScience

  Director of privately-held company

Schlumberger training and expertise


PAAL KIBSGAARDOLIVIER LE PEUCH has been a director ofand the Company since 2011 and Chairman of the Board since April 2015, and has served as Chief Executive Officer of the CompanySchlumberger since August 2011.2019. He was the Company’s Chief Operating Officer from February 20102019 to July 2011,2019. Prior to that, he served in a variety of global management positions, including Executive Vice President, Reservoir and Infrastructure from May 2018 to February 2019, President of the Reservoir Characterization GroupCameron product lines from February 2017 to May 20092018, President of Schlumberger Completions from October 2014 to February 2010. Prior to that, Mr. Kibsgaard served asJanuary 2017, and Vice President of Engineering, Manufacturing and Sustaining from November 2007August 2010 to May 2009,September 2014. Earlier in his career, Mr. Le Peuch was GeoMarket Manager for the North Sea and as Vice President of Personnel from April 2006 to November 2007. Mr. KibsgaardSoftware Integrated Solutions. He has been with the Company since 1997,1987 and began his career as a reservoiran electrical engineer. He has held numerous operational and administrative management positions within the Company in the Middle East, Europe and the U.S.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

As a result of his service in various global leadership positions in the Company, Mr. KibsgaardLe Peuch brings to the Board a unique operational perspective and thorough knowledge of the Company’s operational activities worldwide.worldwide as a result of his service in various global leadership positions in the Company. The Board believes that Mr. Kibsgaard’sLe Peuch’s service as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is an important link between management and the Board, enabling the Board to perform its oversight function with the benefit of his perspectives on the Company’s business and operations.

 

Tatiana A. Mitrova

Director of the Energy Centre,
Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO

Director since 2018

Age:45

Other Current Public Boards:None

Former Public Directorships Held During the Past 5 Years

  Unipro PJSC

Citizenship:

Russia and Israel

Board Committees

Audit

Finance

Other Experience and Education

PhD in Economics, Moscow State University

Senior Research Fellow at Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Non-Resident Fellow at Columbia University SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy

Distinguished Research Fellow at Institute of Energy Economics, Japan


TATIANA A. MITROVA has been the Director of the Energy Centre of the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, a graduate business school, since February 2017. She has also been the Head of Research in the Oil and Gas Department in the Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences since 2011; a visiting professor at the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), part of the Paris Institute of Political Studies, since 2014; and an assistant professor at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas since 2008. Dr. Mitrova was a Visiting Researcher at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center from April 2016 to April 2017. She was a member of the board of directors of Unipro PJSC from June 2014 to December 2017 and was a member of its appointment and remuneration committees.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Dr. Mitrova brings to the Board valuable expertise regarding energy market dynamics and the various factors affecting supply and demand for Schlumberger’s products and services. The Board values Dr. Mitrova’s connections to the Russia market and her ties to the academic community. Her global economic perspective provides insight into emerging markets and trends, and is useful for the development of the Company’s business strategy. She provides additional ties to universities worldwide, assisting Schlumberger in its effort to attract talented new employees.

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Nikolay Kudryavtsev

Lubna S. Olayan
   

Rector,Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Director since 2007

Age:67

Other Current Public Boards:None

Board Committees

  Audit

  Finance

  Science and Technology

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  None

Other Experience and Education

  Prior Chair Molecular Physics Department at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

  PhD in physics and mathematics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

  Member, Russian Academy of Sciences

NIKOLAY KUDRYAVTSEV has been the Rector of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology since June 1997. He has also been chairman of the Board of Rectors of the City of Moscow and Moscow Region since 2012, and was elected Vice President of the Russian Rectors Union in 2014.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Kudryavtsev brings to the Board valuable management and finance experience, as well as deep scientific and technological expertise. This provides the Board with valuable insight regarding the Company, its products and current technology, as well as the future technological needs of the Company and the industry. Mr. Kudryavtsev also provides the Board with a particularly valuable Russian vantage point, which is useful for both the development of the Company’s business and an understanding of the needs of the Company’s population of Russian employees. The Board is aided immensely by Mr. Kudryavtsev’s sensitivity to Russian culture and risk at the operational level.

Helge Lund

Former Chief Executive Officer,BG Group plc and Statoil ASA

Director since 2016

Age:55

Other Current Public Boards:Novo Nordisk AS

Board Committees

  Audit

  Finance

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  Nokia

Other Experience and Education

  BA in Economics from Norwegian School of Economics & Business Administration

  MBA from INSEAD

  Norwegian energy policy expertise

  Director of a privately-held company

  Private equity experience

HELGE LUND is an Operating Advisor for the investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a private equity investment firm since September 2016. He was the Chief Executive Officer of BG Group from February 2015 through February 2016. From August 2004 to October 2014, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Statoil ASA, an international oil and gas company. Prior to Statoil, Mr. Lund served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Aker Kvaerner, an industrial conglomerate with operations on oil and gas, engineering and construction, pulp and paper and shipbuilding. He served on the board of directors of Nokia from 2011 to 2014, and on the board of directors of Novo Nordisk from 2014 to 2015, and was re-elected to that board in 2017. In February 2018, Mr. Lund also joined the board of directors of Belron S.A., a private glass repair company.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Lund brings to the Board strong leadership and operational expertise from his experience as the chief executive officer of several public companies as well as of a national oil company. Mr. Lund also provides valuable insight into the developing domestic and international energy policies of Norway and the intricacies of negotiating with global energy companies. He also has extensive experience dealing with global energy institutions such as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the International Energy Agency and with navigating various opportunities in the oil and gas industry, including acquisition targets and other business opportunities.

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Michael E. Marks

Managing Partner,Riverwood Capital, LLC

Director since 2005

Age:67

Other Current Public Boards:None

Board Committees

  Audit

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  SanDisk Corp.

  GoPro, Inc.

Other Experience and Education

  Former chief executive officer of a public company

  MBA from Harvard Business School

  Director of several privately-held companies

MICHAEL E. MARKS has been a Managing Partner of Riverwood Capital, LLC, a private equity firm, since March 2007. From 2011 to 2017, he was the lead independent director at GoPro, Inc., a consumer camera company, and was the chair of its compensation and leadership committee and a member of its nominating and governance committee. Mr. Marks served as director of San Disk Corp., a memory products company, from 2003 to 2011 and as Chairman from 2011 until 2016, when it was acquired. Mr. Marks previously served on the boards of directors of Flextronics Inc., Sun Microsystems and Calix, Inc.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Marks brings to the Board his experience with world-class manufacturing from the field level to the boardroom based on his experience as CEO at Flextronics, a large, diversified global corporation with many of the same issues that Schlumberger faces. As a former chief executive and director at various other public companies, Mr. Marks has been involved in succession planning, compensation, employee management and the evaluation of acquisition opportunities. Mr. Marks’ significant experience as a director at various technology-driven companies, as well as his finance and mergers and acquisitions experience, are especially relevant to Schlumberger’s technology-oriented business and growth strategy.

Indra K. Nooyi

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,PepsiCo, Inc.

Director since 2015

Age:62

Other Current Public Boards:PepsiCo, Inc.

Board Committees

  Audit

  Compensation, Chair

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  None

Other Experience and Education

  Current Chief Executive Officer of a public company

  Board of Trustees, the World Economic Forum

  Member, MIT Presidential CEO Advisory Board

  M.B.A., Indian Institute of Management

  Masters Degree in Public and Private Management, Yale University

INDRA K. NOOYI is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo, Inc., a global food and beverage company. She was appointed PepsiCo’s President and CEO in 2006, and became Chairman of PepsiCo’s board of directors in 2007. She was elected to PepsiCo’s board of directors and became President and Chief Financial Officer in 2001, after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2000. Mrs. Nooyi also served as PepsiCo’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development from 1996 until 2000, and as its Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning from 1994 until 1996. She serves on several non-profit boards of directors and is a member of the Temasek Americas Advisory Panel, an investment company owned by the government of Singapore.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

The Board benefits greatly from Mrs. Nooyi’s proven leadership as Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. Mrs. Nooyi’s expertise in developing and directing corporate strategy and finance, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational and talent management enables her to make valuable contributions to the Board.

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Lubna S. Olayan

Chief Executive OfficerCommittee and Deputy Chairperson,
Olayan Financing Company

 

Director since 2011

 

Age:6264

 

Other Current Public Boards:Alawwal Bank and Ma’aden

Board Committees

  Nominating and GovernanceSaudi British Bank

  FinanceMa’aden

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  WPP plcAlawwal Bank

Citizenship:

Saudi Arabia

Board Committees

Nominating and Governance, Chair

Finance

Other Experience and Education

  Current

Former chief executive officer

  Trustee, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Cornell

MBA, Indiana University

  Member, Harvard Global Advisory Council

Serves on boards of various non-governmental and educational organizations

  M.B.A., Indiana University

LUBNA S.LUBNAS. OLAYAN is the Chair of the Executive Committee, Deputy Chairperson and former Chief Executive Officer and deputy chairperson of Riyadh-based Olayan Financing Company, the holding company for TheCompany. She served as Olayan Group’s operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.Financing Company’s CEO from 1986 until May 2019. Ms. Olayan is also a Principalprincipal and a board member of Olayan Investments Company Establishment, the parent company of The Olayan Group, a private multinational enterprise with diverse commercial and industrial operations in the Middle East and an actively managed portfolio of international investments. Since December 2004, she has been a director of Alawwal Bank, becoming theThe first woman to join the board of a Saudi publicly-listed company. She was elected Vice Chairmanpublicly listed company in January 20142004, Ms. Olayan served as a director, and islater Deputy Chair, of Alawwal Bank until its merger with Saudi British Bank (“SABB”) in 2019. Since June 2019, she has served as Chairperson and a member of its executive committee and its nomination and remuneration committee.the board of directors of SABB. Ms. Olayan has been a member of the board of directors of Ma’aden, thea Saudi Arabian mining company, since April 2016, and is a member of its nomination and remuneration committee. She also serves as Chair of Olayan Saudi Holding Company. In addition, she is a non-executive director and member of numerous international advisory boards. Ms. Olayan served as a non-executive directorboards and serves on the boards of WPP plc, a multinational communication services company, from March 2005 to June 2012, and was a member of its nomination committee.

several non-profit entities.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Ms. Olayan brings to the Board extensive business experience in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and a deep understanding of those areas, which are critical to the Company.Company’s operations. The Board benefits from her proven leadership abilities, extensive CEO experience and expertise in corporate finance, international banking, distribution and manufacturing. Ms. Olayan also brings a critical international perspective on business and global best practices. Ms. Olayan’s connections to the scientific community and experience in university relations also are of great value to Schlumberger and its efforts in technology leadership and employee recruiting and retention.

 

Leo Rafael Reif
Mark G. Papa
Schlumberger Chairman of the Board

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Centennial Resource Development, Inc.

Director since 2018

Age:73

Other Current Public Boards:

  Centennial Resource Development, Inc.

Former Public Directorships Held During the Past 5 Years

  EOG Resources

  Oil States International

Citizenship:

United States of America

Board Committees

Finance

Science and Technology

Other Experience and Education

Current CEO of a public oil and natural gas company

MBA, University of Houston

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

North American energy industry pioneer


MARK G. PAPA has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Centennial Resource Development, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas producer, since October 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Papa served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Silver Run Acquisition Corp. from November 2015 until its business combination with Centennial Resource Production, LLC in October 2016. From February 2015 to December 2019, Mr. Papa served as an advisor to Riverstone Holdings, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in energy investments. Prior to that, Mr. Papa was Chairman and CEO of EOG Resources, an independent oil and gas company, from 1999 to 2013, and he served as a member of EOG’s board of directors from 1999 until 2014. He worked at EOG for 32 years in various management positions. Mr. Papa also served on the board of Oil States International, Inc., an international field services company, from 2001 to August 2018 and was a member of its compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees. He has served on the board of Casa de Esperanza, a non-profit organization serving children in crisis situations, since 2006.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Papa brings decades of experience in the oil and gas industry and a unique insight into the North American market. He is a pioneer in the U.S. shale oil industry and built EOG Resources into one of the most profitable U.S. shale companies. He provides the Board with key insights on this market and Schlumberger’s customers in North America. He also brings extensive leadership experience to the Board through his experience as CEO and chairman of multiple public companies. Mr. Papa has been involved in succession planning, compensation, employee management and the evaluation of acquisition opportunities, and provides the Board with valuable insight regarding the challenges and opportunities facing Schlumberger in these areas.

 

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Leo Rafael Reif
   

President,


Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

Director since 2007

 

Age:6769

 

Other Current Public Boards:None.

Board CommitteesNone

  Compensation

  Nominating and Governance

  Science and Technology, Chair

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  Alcoa Inc.

  Arconic Inc.

Citizenship:

United States of America

Board Committees

Science and Technology, Chair

Compensation

Nominating and Governance

Other Experience and Education

  Fellow, The Institute for

PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineers

  Doctorate in electrical engineering,Engineering, Stanford University

Board of Trustees, The World Economic Forum

Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

  Board of Trustees, The World Economic Forum

LEO RAFAEL REIF has been President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (“MIT”) since July 2012, and was its Provost, Chief Academic Officer and Chief Budget Officer from August 2005 to July 2012. Dr. Reif was head of MIT’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department from September 2004 to July 2005, and an Associate Department Head for Electrical Engineering in MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from January 1999 to August 2004. In 2015, Dr. Reif joined the board of directors of Alcoa Inc. in 2015,, an industrial aluminum company, and remained on its board until resigning in November 2016 as part of Alcoa’s public spin-off of Arconic Inc., a leading provider of precision-engineered products and solutions. In connection withFollowing the spin-off, Dr. Reif wasserved as a member of Arconic’s board of directors from November 2016 to May 2017. Since 2019, he has been a member of the board of directors of Arconic Inc. from November 2016 to May 2017.

the Council on Foreign Relations.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Dr. Reif brings to the Board valuable management and finance expertise. As a scientist, he has deep scientific and technological expertiseknowledge about the Company’sSchlumberger’s products and current technology, as well as about anticipated future technological needs of the Company and the industry. The Board values Dr. Reif’s connections to the U.S. scientific community, as well as his expertise in university relations and collaborations, which are of high importance to Schlumberger and its efforts in technology leadership and employee retention. Dr. Reif provides the Board with a critical U.S. scientific perspective, which is of immense value in the oversight of the Company’s strategy.

 

Henri Seydoux
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Henri Seydoux

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Parrot S.A.

 

Director since 2009

 

Age:5759

 

Other Current Public Boards:Parrot S.A.

Board Committees

  FinanceParrot S.A.

  Nominating and Governance

  Science and Technology

Former Public Directorships Held During thePast 5 Years

  None

Citizenship:

France

Board Committees

Compensation

Nominating and Governance

Science and Technology

Other Experience and Education

Current chief executive officer

Technology leadership

Entrepreneurial and management expertise

Director of privately-held company


HENRI SEYDOUX has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Parrot S.A., a global wireless products manufacturer, since 1994. Mr. Seydoux is an entrepreneur with great initiative. He founded Parrot S.A. in 1994 as a private company and took it public in 2007.2006. He also serves on the board of directors of Sigfox, a privately-held global communications service provider for the Internet.

internet.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Seydoux, as the chief executive of a dynamic and innovative technology company, brings to the Board entrepreneurial drive and management skills. He also has family ties to the founding Schlumberger brothers, and havingbrothers. Having grown up in the Schlumberger family culture, Mr. Seydoux is well placed to see that the Company continues its historical commitment to Schlumberger’s core values. His service on the Board addresses the Company’s need to preserve the Company’s unique culture and history while fosteringhelping to foster innovation.

 

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Jeff W. Sheets

Former EVP and Chief Financial Officer,
ConocoPhillips

 

Director since 2019

Age:62

Other Current Public Boards:

  Enerplus Corporation

  Westlake Chemical Corporation

Former Public Directorships Held During the Past 5 Years

  None

Citizenship:

United States of America

Board Committees

Audit

Compensation

Other Experience and Education

Former CFO of public international oil and gas company

MBA, University of Houston

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology


JEFF W. SHEETS is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ConocoPhillips Company, a public international oil and gas company, having served in that role from 2010 until his retirement in February 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Sheets served at ConocoPhillips and its predecessor companies for more than 36 years in a variety of finance, engineering and strategic planning roles. Since December 2017, Sheets has served on the board of directors of Enerplus Corporation, a Canadian oil and gas company, where he is a member of the audit and risk management, compensation and human resources, and safety and social responsibility committees. He also has served since January 2018 on the board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation, an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals and related products, where he chairs the nominating and governance committee and is a member of the audit, compensation and corporate risk committees. Sheets is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

Mr. Sheets brings to the Board strong financial and operational expertise as a former chief financial officer of a large upstream oil and gas company. The Board benefits greatly from Mr. Sheets’ expertise in developing and implementing corporate strategy in the oil and gas industry, his significant finance and mergers and acquisitions experience, and his experience as an independent director of two other public companies.

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Corporate Governance

 

The following are some highlights of our corporate governance practices and policies:Governance Framework — Highlights

 

Board Independence; Committees Structure

 

 All of our director nominees are independent of the Company and management, except for our CEO and Mr. Galuccio.Messrs. Galuccio and Papa. This is substantially above the NYSE requirement that a majority of directors be independent.
 All independentnon-executive directors meet regularly in executive session.
 Only independent directors serve on our Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees.

 

Majority Voting; Stockholder AuthorityRights

 We have a majority vote standard for uncontested director elections.
 All of our directors are elected annually. We do not have a staggered board.
 One or more stockholders representing 10% or more of our outstanding shares can call a special stockholders meeting.
We proactively adopted proxy access in 2017.

Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines

 

We have executive stock ownership guidelines, which are designed to align executive and stockholder interests. For a description of the guidelines applicable to our executive officers and other senior members of management, see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Other Aspects of Our Executive Compensation Framework—Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines” starting on page 42.46.

 

Risk Oversight

Board of DirectorsOversees the risk management by the CEO and other members of our senior management team; oversees assessment of major risks facing the Company.
Audit CommitteeReviews and assesses financial reporting risk. It also reviews all significant finance-related violations of Company policies brought to its attention, and annually reviews and assesses finance-related violations.
Finance CommitteeOversees finance-related risksProhibition on a quarterly basis and recommends guidelines to control pension and other investments, banking relationships and currency exposures.
Compensation CommitteeReviews and assesses the Company’s overall compensation program and its effectiveness at linking executive pay to performance, aligning the interests of our executives and our stockholders and providing for appropriate incentives.
Nominating and Governance CommitteeOversees compliance-related risk, related person transactions, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program and environmental, social and governance risks.

No Hedging or Pledging of Schlumberger Stock

 

Our directors and executive officers are prohibited from hedging their ownershipusing any strategies or products (such as derivative securities or short-selling techniques) to hedge, directly or indirectly, against the potential changes in the value of Schlumberger common stock. Furthermore,In addition, our directors and executive officers, and other key employees, are prohibited from holding Schlumberger securities in a margin account or pledging their Schlumberger stock.securities as collateral for a loan. Our insider trading policy strongly discourages, but does not prohibit, other employees from engaging in speculative transactions, including hedging or other financial mechanisms, holding Schlumberger securities in a margin account or pledging Schlumberger securities.

 

Policy Against Lobbying and Political Contributions

 

Schlumberger isWe have a strong culture of being politically neutral, and hashave a long-standing policy against lobbying or making financial or in-kind contributions to political parties or candidates, even when permitted by law. This policy, as set forth in Schlumberger’sour code of conduct, entitled The Blue Print and The Blue Print in Action (our “Code of Conduct”), prohibits the use of Company funds or assets for political purposes, including for contributions to any political party, candidate or committee, whether federal, state or local. In addition, the Company does not lobby. As a result of the Company’sour policy of political neutrality, Schlumberger does not maintainhave a political action committee, nor does it contribute to any third-party political action committees or other political entities organized under Section 527 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

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Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”).

 

In 2017,2019, the Center for Political Accountability, (“CPA”), a non-profit, non-partisan organization, assessed our disclosure for its annual CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability (“CPA-Zicklin Index”). The CPA-Zicklin Index measures the transparency, policies and practices of the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500.

As a result of our enhanced disclosure regarding our prohibition on political lobbying and contributions, we achieved a perfect score of 100% in the 20172019 CPA-Zicklin Index.

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Communication with Board

The Board recommends that stockholders and other interested parties initiate communications with the Board, the Chairman, the lead independent director or any Board committee by writing to our Corporate Secretary. This process assists the Board in reviewing and responding to communications by stockholders and other interested parties. The Board has instructed our Corporate Secretary to review correspondence directed to the Board (including to the Chairman, the lead independent director and any Board committee) and, at the Secretary’s discretion, to forward those items that he deems appropriate for the Board’s consideration. Communications can be sent to the following address:

Schlumberger Limited
Attention: Corporate Secretary
5599 San Felipe, 17thFloor
Houston, Texas 77056

Stockholder Engagement

Our relationship and on-going dialogue with our stockholders are important parts of our Board’s corporate governance commitment. Our Investor Relations, Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”), Legal and Human Resources teams engage with stockholders to seek their views on key matters and to inform our management and our Board about the issues and emerging governance trends that our stockholders tell us matter most to them. Our lead independent director and the chairs of our Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees also participate in our engagement efforts when requested. These engagements routinely cover executive compensation, corporate governance, ESG, human rights and other current and emerging issues.

We typically reach out to our largest institutional stockholders annually in the fall. We then report the feedback we receive to our Board and its relevant committees, allowing the Board to better understand our stockholders’ priorities and perspectives. In addition to this annual outreach, we may engage with our large institutional stockholders at other times in the year when we believe that there are appropriate topics to discuss. For more detail on our engagement with our stockholders in 2018 and 2019, see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Stockholder Engagement; 2019 Say-On-Pay Vote” on pages 26-27 of this proxy statement.

 

Corporate Governance Guidelines

 

Schlumberger isWe are committed to adhering to sound principles of corporate governance and hashave adopted corporate governance guidelines that theour Board believes are consistent with Schlumberger’sour values, and that promote the effective functioning of theour Board, its committees and the Company. Our Board periodically, and at least annually, reviews and revises, as appropriate, our Corporate Governance Guidelines to ensure that they reflect the Board’s corporate governance objectives and commitments. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines are on our website at http:https://www.slb.com/ about/guiding_principles/corpgovernance/corpgov_guidelines.aspx.who-we-are/corporate-governance/guidelines.

 

Board Independence

 

Schlumberger’sOur Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that at least a majority of the Board must consist of independent directors. This standard reflects the NYSE corporate governance listing standards.

 

Our Board has adopted director independence standards, which can be found in Attachment A to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, and which meet or exceed the independence requirements in the NYSE listing standards. Based on the review and recommendation by the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board has determined that each current director and each director nominee listed above under “Election of Directors” is “independent” under the listing standards of the NYSE and our director independence standards, except Mr. Kibsgaard,Le Peuch, who is our CEO and therefore does not qualify as independent, and Messrs. Galuccio and Papa. Additionally, Ms. Maureen Kempston Darkes and Mr. Miguel Galuccio.Michael Marks were independent throughout the period in 2019 that each served on the Board.

 

In addition to the Board-level standards for director independence, each member of the Audit Committee meets the heightened independence standards required for audit committee members under the NYSE’s listing standards and SEC rules, and each member of the Compensation Committee meets the heightened independence standards for compensation committee members under NYSE listing standards adopted in 2013, which Schlumberger implemented in advance of the required compliance date.standards.

 

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Transactions Considered in Independence Determinations.Determinations The

Our Board’s independence determinations included a review of transactions that occurred since the beginning of 20142017 with entities associated with our directors or members of their immediate family. In making its independence determinations, the Board considered that Mr. Galuccio, Ms. Kempston Darkes, Mr.Dr. Kudryavtsev, Mr. Marks, Dr. Mitrova, Ms. Nooyi, Ms. Olayan, Dr. Reif and Mr. SandvoldSheets each serve, or have served, as directors, executive officers, trustees, outside consultants or advisory board members at companies and universities that have had commercial business relationships with the Company, all of which were ordinary course commercial transactions involving significantly less than the greater of $1 million or 1% of the other entity’s annual revenues.

The Board also considered that the Company made charitable contributions in 2017 to The Massachusetts Institutethe form of Technology, of which Dr. Reif is the President, of approximately $997,000, relating to educational grants and sponsored fellowships, for which Dr. Reif received no personal benefit. This amount was significantly less than the greater of $1 million or 2% of the university’s consolidated gross revenues for any of the past three years. The Board also considered that the son of Mr. Galuccio is an employee of the Company, but that he was not an executive officer of the Company and received less than $120,000 in compensationper year to certain institutions with which some of the directors are affiliated, as well as the following charitable contributions:

to the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, where Dr. Mitrova is Director of the Energy Centre, of $500,000 in each of 2019, 2018 and 2017; and
to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where Dr. Reif is the President, of $997,000 in 2017.

No director received any personal benefit from any such charitable contributions.

 

Board Tenure

 

We believe that Board tenure diversity is important and directors with many years of service provide the Board with a deep knowledge of our company, while newer directors lend fresh perspectives. The chart belowin this section reflects the Board tenure of our current director nominees.

 

Under our Corporate Governance Guidelines, non-executive directors are eligible to be nominated or renominated to the Board up to their 70thbirthday, and executive directors are eligible to be nominated or renominated up to their 65thbirthday, after which directors may no longer be nominated or renominated to the Board. Our Board may waive this policy on a case-by-case basis on the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee if it deems a waiver to be in the best interest of the Company.

Diversified Director Nominee Tenure

 

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The Board waived this policy for Mr. Papa upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee because it believes that having Mr. Papa serve on the Board is in the best interest of our Company and our stockholders.

 

Director Nominations

 

The Nominating and Governance Committee believes that director nominees should, in the judgment of the Board, be persons of integrity and honesty, be able to exercise sound, mature and independent business judgment in the best interests of our stockholders as a whole, be recognized leaders in business or professional activity, have background and experience that will complement those of other Board members, be able to actively participate in Board and Committeecommittee meetings and related activities, be able to work professionally and effectively with other Board members and Schlumberger management, be available to remain on the Board long enough to make an effective contribution, and have no material relationship with competitors, customers or other third parties that could present realistic possibilities of conflict of interest or legal issues.

 

Board Diversity Highlights:
2director nominees are women
6director nominees are non-US citizens

The Nominating and Governance Committee also promotes Schlumberger’s diversity policy that the Board should include appropriate expertise and reflect theensure that qualified candidates reflecting gender, cultural and geographical diversity of the Company.are considered as potential director nominees. Schlumberger has approximately 100,000105,000 employees worldwide, representing more than 140170 nationalities, and values gender, cultural and geographical diversity in its directors as well. We also have a culture of recruiting, hiring and training where we operate, as described in our Code of Conduct, and that Conduct. This culture also

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influences the composition of our Board. ThreeTwo of the Company’s 11our nine director nominees are women. Of the 11our nine director nominees, fourthree are citizens of the United States of America; twoAmerica, three are citizens of Norway;France, one is a citizen of Saudi Arabia, one is a dual citizen of both Russia and Israel, and one eachis a dual citizen of both Argentina and the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Russia and Saudi Arabia.Kingdom.

Board Diversity Highlights:
3 director nominees are women
7 director nominees are non-US citizens

 

Our verygeographically diverse Board also evidences the Board’sour commitment to have directors who represent countries where Schlumberger operates. In addition, the exceptionally broad and diverse experience of our Board membersnominees is in keeping with the goal of having directors whose background and experience complement those of other directors. The Nominating and Governance Committee’s evaluation of director nominees takes into account their ability to contribute to the Board’s diversity, and the Nominating and Governance Committee annually reviews its effectiveness in balancing these considerations in the context of its consideration of director nominees.

 

One of the other goals of our Nominating and Governance Committee is to ensure that the nominees have experience, skills and other attributes that complement the whole of our Board as a governing body. We believe that our director nominees are able to provide a well-rounded set of expertise that will assist in effective oversight of management at Schlumberger. The following matrix identifies the primary skills, core competencies and other attributes that each director nominee brings to bear in their service to our Board and committees. Each director nominee possesses numerous other skills and competencies not identified below. We believe identifying primary skills is a more meaningful presentation of the key contributions and value that each director nominee brings to their service on the Board and to our stockholders. Further information on each director nominee, including some of their specific experiences, skills and other attributes, is set forth in the biographies beginning on page 7 of this proxy statement.

Summary of Individual Director Primary Skills,
Core Competencies and Other Attributes
Current or former CEO or president 
Energy industry expertise
Risk management experience
Corporate finance/capital management expertise
Academic relations
Scientific and technological innovation experience
M&A experience
Experience in key Schlumberger markets
Government, public policy and regulatory insights

Applying the criteria above, the Nominating and Governance Committee recommends to the Board the number and names of persons to be proposed by the Board for election as directors at theour annual general meeting of stockholders. In obtaining the names of possible nominees, the Nominating and Governance Committee makes its own inquiries and will receive suggestions from other directors management, stockholders and other sources, and its process for evaluating nominees identified in unsolicited recommendations from security holders is the same as its process for recommendations from other sources.management. From time to time, the Committee retains executive search and board advisory consulting firms to assist in identifying and evaluating potential nominees. To further our diversity policy, we request that any such firms retained by us include women and ethnically diverse candidates in the proposals they present to us. During 2017,2019, the Committee used the services of New York-based Spencer Stuart, a third-party executive search firm, for this purpose. Consideration of new Board candidates typically involves a series of internal discussions, review of information concerning candidates, and interviews with selected candidates. Spencer Stuart suggested both Messrs. de La Chevardière and Sheets as prospective Board members typically suggest candidates for nomination to the Board.candidates.

 

The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees recommended by stockholders who meet the eligibility requirements for submitting stockholder proposals for inclusion in the next proxy statement and submit their recommendations in writing to:

 

Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee


c/o Secretary, Schlumberger Limited


5599 San Felipe, 17thFloor


Houston, Texas 77056.

 

Such recommendations must be submitted by the deadline for stockholder proposals referred to at the end of this proxy statement. Unsolicited recommendations must contain all of the information that would be required in a proxy statement soliciting proxies for the election of the candidate as a director, a description of all direct or indirect arrangements or understandings between the recommending security holder and the candidate, all other companies to which the candidate is being recommended as a nominee for director, and a signed consent of the candidate to cooperate with reasonable background checks and personal interviews, and to serve as a member of our Board, if elected.

 

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Board Adoption of Proxy Access

 

Although we had not received a stockholder proposal requesting a proxy access bylaw, we proactively adopted proxy access bylaw provisions in January 2017. These provisions permit a stockholder, or a group of up to 20 stockholders, owning at least three percent (3%)3% of the Company’sour outstanding common stock, for at least three (3) years, to include two (2) director nominees, or 20% of the current Board, whichever is greater, in our proxy for the annual general meeting, beginning with our 2018 annual general meeting of stockholders.

The amendments made to the bylaws also address “advance notice” requirements. These require stockholders to notify us within a certain window each year of any stockholder proposals for any annual general meeting, and to provide additional information. For more information, please review the full text of our bylaws as filed with the SEC.

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Board Leadership Structure

 

The Board recognizes that one of its key responsibilities is to evaluate and determine an appropriate board leadership structure to provide for independent oversight of management. The Board believes that there is no single, generally accepted board leadership structure that is appropriate for all companies, and that the right structure may vary for a single company as circumstances change. As such, our independent directors consider the Board’s leadership structure at least annually, and may modify this structure from time to time to best address the Company’s unique circumstances and advance the best interests of all stockholders, as and when appropriate.

 

From 2011 to 2015, the Board was led by a non-executive chairmanEffective August 1, 2019, Mr. Paal Kibsgaard retired as our CEO and Chairman of the Board. He had held both of these roles since 2015. The Board appointed Mr. Le Peuch as CEO and elected him to be a member of the Board, effective upon Mr. Kibsgaard’s retirement. In connection with this change in the chairman’sBoard leadership, the Board examined the advantages and disadvantages of various board leadership structures in light of the Company’s executive and Board leadership and its governance priorities.

The independent members of the Board determined that, effective upon Mr. Kibsgaard’s retirement as a member of our Board in 2015,August 2019, the appointment of a non-executive Chairman of the Board would be an appropriate Board leadership structure at this time because it would allow our new CEO to focus on leading the Company’s complex international business operations, while providing the Board experienced leadership separate from our management. As a result, the independent members of the Board gave thoughtful consideration toappointed Mr. Papa as our non-executive Chairman of the Board’s leadership structure and determined that recombining the Chairman and CEO positions under the leadership ofBoard.

 

Although Mr. Kibsgaard upon the chair’s retirement was in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. This determination was based on the Board’s strong belief that, as the individual with primary responsibility for managing the Company’s day-to-day operations and with extensive knowledge and understanding of the Company, Mr. KibsgaardPapa is best positioned to chair regular Board meetings as the directors discuss key business and strategic issues and to focus the Board’s attention on the issues of greatest importance to the Company and its stockholders. Furthermore, combining the roles of Chairman and CEO in Mr. Kibsgaard creates a clear line of authority that promotes decisive and effective leadership, both within and outside the Company. In making this judgment, the Board took into account its evaluation of Mr. Kibsgaard’s performance as CEO and as a then-currentnon-executive member of the Board, his positive relationshipsthe Board previously determined that he is not an “independent” director under the listing standards of the NYSE and our own director independence standards. For this reason, the Board determined in July 2019 that Mr. Currie, Chair of the Audit Committee and the Board’s lead independent director, should continue to serve as the Board’s lead independent director.

The Chairman of the Board and the lead independent director together set the agenda for all Board meetings, and the lead independent director sets the agenda for, and leads, all executive meetings of the non-executive directors, providing consolidated feedback, as appropriate, from those meetings to the Chairman. The lead independent director also has authority to call meetings of the Board in executive session; facilitates discussions, outside of scheduled Board meetings, among the independent directors on key issues as appropriate; and serves as a non-exclusive liaison with the Chairman and our CEO, in consultation with the other directors, and the strategic perspective he would bring to the role of Chairman.independent directors.

Roles and Responsibilities of our Lead Independent Director
In connection with its decision to recombine the roles of Chairman and CEO under Mr. Kibsgaard, the Board recognized the importance of having a board structure that would continue to promote the appropriate exercise of independent judgment by the Board. Thus, the Board appointed Peter Currie as its lead independent director, who was selected by and from the independent directors, and who has the following leadership authority and responsibilities:
approve agendas for all Board meetings, in coordination with the Chairman and CEO;
approve meeting schedules to assure that there is sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items, in coordination with the Chairman and CEO;
preside at all Board meetings at which the Chairman is not present, including executive sessions of the independent directors;
authority to call meetings of the Board of Directors in executive session;
provide feedback to the Chairman and CEO, as appropriate, from executive sessions of the Board;
facilitate discussions, outside of scheduled Board meetings, among the independent directors on key issues concerning senior management;
assist the Board, the Nominating and Governance Committee and the officers of the Company in implementing and complying with the Board’s Corporate Governance Guidelines;
foster Board leadership on matters of governance where independence is required, and monitor and improve Board effectiveness;
serve as a liaison between the independent directors and the Chairman and CEO, in consultation with the other directors;
lead the independent directors’ discussions of succession planning and evaluation of the performance of the CEO;
be available for consultation and direct communication with stockholders; and
perform such additional duties and responsibilities as the Board or the independent directors may from time to time determine.

 

In considering its leadership structure, the Board also took into account that Schlumberger’s current governance practices provide for strong independent leadership, active participation by our independent directors and independent evaluation of, and communication with, many members of senior management. These governance practices are reflected in our Corporate Governance Guidelines and our various committee charters, which are available on our website. The Board believes that its risk oversight programs, discussed immediately below, arewould be effective under a variety of board leadership frameworks and therefore do not materially affect the Board’s choice of leadership structure.

 

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As discussed above under “Election of Directors,” Mr. Currie will not stand for re-election at our annual general meeting of stockholders. The Board expects to elect a successor lead independent director from among the independent directors elected at the 2020 annual general meeting.

 

The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight

 

As set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board routinely assesses major risks facing the Company and options for their mitigation, in order to promote the Company’s stockholders’ and other stakeholders’ interests in the long-term health and the overall success of the Company and its financial strength.

 

The full Board is actively involved in overseeing risk management for the Company. It does soWe believe that our Board composition provides the Company with robust experience in several areas of risk oversight. Several of our Board members, including Dr. Mitrova and Messrs. Galuccio, Le Peuch and Papa, have valuable experience in the regulatory, economic and commodity risks that are specific to our industry, while Drs. Kudryavtsev and Reif and Mr. Seydoux have valuable experience in science and technology issues. In addition, many members of our Board, including Dr. Reif, Messrs. Currie, de La Chevardière, Seydoux and Sheets, and Mses. Nooyi and Olayan, all provide expertise in general business governance, capital allocation, management and economic trends relevant to our business.

In addition, each of our Board committees considers the risks within its areas of responsibility. The Board and its committees exercise their risk oversight responsibilities in a variety of ways, including the following:

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Board of DirectorsOversees the risk management by the CEO and other members of our senior management team; oversees assessment of major risks facing the Company. The risks that the Board routinely considers include operational, financial, geopolitical/legislative, strategic, capital project execution, civil unrest, legal, technology and cybersecurity risks.
Audit CommitteeReviews and assesses financial reporting and internal controls risk. Reviews all significant finance-related violations of Company policies brought to its attention, and annually reviews a summary of all finance-related violations. Meets with and reviews reports from Schlumberger’s independent auditor and internal auditors.
Compensation CommitteeReviews and assesses the Company’s overall compensation program and its effectiveness at linking executive pay to performance, aligning the interests of our executives and our stockholders and providing for appropriate incentives.
Nominating and Governance CommitteeOversees governance and compliance-related risks, related person transactions and ESG risks. Reviews the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program’s quarterly statistical report and the various allegations, disciplinary actions and training statistics brought to its attention, including all significant violations of Company policies.
Finance CommitteeOversees finance-related risks on a quarterly basis and recommends guidelines to control pension and other investments, banking relationships and currency exposures. Assesses financial aspects of all proposed strategic transactions above a certain dollar threshold.
Science and Technology CommitteeReviews and assesses risks affecting the Company’s technology direction and research and development.

The Board also manages risk in part through its oversight of the Company’s Executive Risk Committee (the “ERC”) comprised of, comprising more than half a dozen top executives of the Company from various functions, each of whom supervises day-to-day risk management throughout the Company. The ERC is not a committee of the Board. The ERC ensures that the Company identifies all potential material risks facing the Company and implements appropriate mitigation measures. The Company’s risk identification is performed annually at two levels: the ERC performs a corporate-level risk mapping exercise, which involves the CEO and several other members of senior management, and while maintaining oversight, delegates operational (field-level) risk assessment and management to theCompany’s various GeoMarkets, Technologies and Functions and to its Research, Engineering, Manufacturing and Sustaining organization. To the extent that the ERC identifies recurring themes from the operational risk mapping exercises, they are acted on at the corporate level. Members of the ERC meet formally at least once a year, and more frequently on an ad hoc basis, to define and improve the risk mapping process, and to review and monitor the results of those exercises and those that have been delegated. The ERC reports directly to the CEO and to the full Board, and annually presents to the full Board a comprehensive report as to its risk mapping efforts for that year.

In addition, each of our Board committees considers the risks within its areas of responsibility. For example, the Finance Committee considers finance-related risks on a quarterly basis and recommends guidelines to control pension and other investments, banking relationships and currency exposures. The Compensation Committee reviews and assesses the Company’s overall compensation program and its effectiveness at linking executive pay to performance, aligning the interests of our executives and our stockholders and providing for appropriate incentives. The Science and Technology Committee reviews and assesses risks affecting the Company’s technology direction and research and development. The Nominating and Governance Committee oversees governance- and compliance-related risks, related person transactions, and reviews and discusses the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program’s quarterly statistical report and the various allegations, disciplinary actions and training statistics brought to its attention. The Nominating and Governance Committee also considers corporate social responsibility risks. The Audit Committee reviews and assesses risks related to financial reporting. The Audit Committee also discusses all significant finance-related violations of Company policies brought to its attention from time to time, and annually reviews a summary of all finance-related violations. Additionally, the outcome of the Company’s Audit Risk assessment is presented to the Audit Committee annually; this assessment identifies internal controls risks and drives the internal audit plan for the coming year. All significant violations of the Company’s Code of Conduct and related corporate policies are reported to the Nominating and Governance Committee and (if finance-related) to the Audit Committee, and, when appropriate, are reported to the full Board. Once a year, the Director of Compliance delivers to the full Board a comprehensive Annual Compliance Report. The risks identified within the Ethics and Compliance Program are incorporated into the ERC’s enterprise risk management program described above.

 

Meetings of the Board of Directorsand Committees; Director Attendance

The Board and its Committeescommittees met throughout 2019 on a set schedule, held special meetings, and acted by written consent from time to time, as appropriate. The Board held four regularly-scheduled meetings and two special meetings in 2019. In addition, a special committee of the Board met at various times during the year in connection with CEO succession planning, as described under “—Board Responsibilities and Committees—The Board’s Role in Succession Planning” on page 18. At each Board meeting, time is reserved for the independent directors to meet in executive session without the CEO present. Officers regularly attend Board meetings to present information on our business and strategy, and Board members have worldwide access to our employees outside of Board meetings.

 

During 2017,In addition, each of the Board held five meetings. Schlumberger has an Audit, a Compensation, a Nominating and Governance aand Finance and a Science and Technology Committee. During 2017, the Audit Committee met five times; the Compensation Committee metCommittees held four times; the Finance Committee met four times; the Nominating and Governance Committee met four times;regularly-scheduled quarterly meetings, and the Science and Technology Committee met two times.held one regularly-scheduled meeting, in 2019. Each of the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees held one special meeting in 2019.

 

Each of our current directors attended at least 75% of the meetings of the Board and the committees on which he or she served in 20172019 (held during the period he or she served).

 

From time to time between meetings, Board and committee members confer with each other and with management and independent consultants regarding relevant issues, and representatives of management may meet with such consultants on behalf of the relevant committee.

 

The Board’s policy regarding director attendance at annual general meetings of stockholders is that directors are welcome, but not required, to attend, and that the Company will make all appropriate arrangements for directors who choose to attend. No director attended our annual general meeting of stockholders in 2019.

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Board Responsibilities and Committees

 

Board Responsibilities

 

The Board oversees and counsels the Company’s CEO and other members of the senior management team in managing in the long-term interests of the Company and our stockholders. The Board’s responsibilities include:

reviewing the Company’s major financial objectives, critical strategies and long-term plans, including major allocations of capital, significant proposed business acquisitions and divestitures, operating performance, sustainability and stockholder returns;
overseeing the assessment of major risks facing the Company, determining the extent to which such risks are appropriate and, to the extent the Board deems it appropriate, evaluating options for their mitigation; 
overseeing the processes for maintaining the integrity of the Company with regard to its financial statements, internal controls and public disclosures, and compliance with laws and ethics;
appointing, regularly evaluating the performance of, and approving the compensation of the CEO and other senior executives; and
overseeing succession planning for the CEO position. 

The Board’s Role in Succession Planning

As reflected in our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board’s primary responsibilities include planning for CEO succession and monitoring and advising on management’s succession planning for other senior executives. The Board’s goal is to have a long-term and continuing program for effective senior leadership development and succession.

In connection with our recent CEO transition, the Board formed a special committee, chaired by our lead independent director. The special committee met 21 times during 2018 and 2019 as part of its oversight and leadership of the process to identify the candidate with the appropriate skills, vision, and experience to lead Schlumberger into the future.

Board Committees

 

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THEOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2018

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NominatingScience
andand
AuditCompensationGovernanceFinanceTechnology
Name of DirectorAudit
Committee
Compensation
Committee
Nominating
and Governance
Committee
Finance
Committee
Science and
Technology
Committee
Peter L.S. Currie*(1)Chair   
Patrick de La Chevardière  
Miguel Galuccio    Chair 
V. Maureen Kempston DarkesNikolay Kudryavtsev(1)    
Nikolay KudryavtsevTatiana A. Mitrova     
Helge Lund  
Michael E. Marks  
Indra K. Nooyi(1)  Chair   
Lubna S. Olayan   Chair  
Leo Rafael Reif     Chair
Tore I. SandvoldMark G. Papa**    
Henri Seydoux    
*    Lead independent director. 
Jeff W. Sheets   
*Lead independent director. 
**Chairman of the Board.
(1)Not standing for re-election.

 

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Audit Committee

 

The Audit Committee consists of five directors, each of whom meets the independence and other requirements of the NYSE’s listing standards and SEC rules (including the heightened requirements that apply to audit committee members). The Audit Committee assists the Board in its oversight of the accounting and financial reporting process of the Company, including the audit of the Company’s financial statements and the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, legal and regulatory compliance, the independent registered public accounting firm’sauditor’s qualifications, independence performance and related matters,performance, and the performance of the Company’s internal audit function.

 

The authority and responsibilities of the Audit Committee include the following:

 

 recommend for stockholder approval the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the accounts of the Company for the year;
evaluate the independence and qualification of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm;
review with the Company’s independent registered public accounting firmauditor the scope and results of its audit, and any audit issuesproblems or difficulties and management’s response;
 discuss the Company’s annual audited financial statements and quarterly unaudited financial statements with management and the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm;
auditor;
 review with management, the internal audit department and the independent registered public accounting firmauditor the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure and internal control procedures, including any material changes or deficiencies in such controls;
procedures;
 discuss with management the Company’s risk assessment and risk management policies;
 
discuss with management the Company’s earnings press releases, with management, as well as the type of financial information and earnings guidance, if any, provided to analysts;
included in such earnings press releases;
 review the Company’s financial reporting and accounting standards and principles, significant changes in such standards or principles or in their application and the key accounting decisions affecting the Company’s financial statements;
review with the internal audit department the status and results of the Company’s annual internal audit plan, assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, and the sufficiency of the department’s resources;
establishoversee procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters, as well as for confidential, anonymous submission by employees, and others, if requested, of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters;
related concerns; and
 review material relevant to related party transactions governed by applicable accounting standards; and
oversee the preparation of an annual audit committee report for the Company’s annual proxy statement.standards.

 

The Company’s independent registered public accounting firmauditor is accountable to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee pre-approves all engagements, including the fees and terms for the integrated audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

The Board has determined that each Committee member has sufficient knowledge in financial and auditing matters to serve on the Committee. In addition, the Board has determined that each of Ms. Nooyi and Messrs. Lund, MarksCurrie, de La Chevardière and Currie, as well as Mrs. Nooyi, each qualifySheets qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under applicable SEC rules. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to a written charter, which describes its authority and responsibilities in detail, and is available on the Company’s website at http:https://www.slb.com/about/ guiding_principles/corpgovernance/audit_committee.aspx.

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Compensation Committee

 

The Compensation Committee consists of threefive directors, each of whom meets the independence requirements of the NYSE’s listing standards (including the heightened requirements that apply to compensation committee members). The purposes of the Compensation Committee are to assistassists our Board in discharging its responsibilities with regard to executive compensation; periodically reviewreviews non-executive directors’ compensation; overseeoversees the Company’s general compensation philosophy, policy and programs; serveserves as the administrative committee under the Company’s stock plans; and prepareprepares the annual Compensation Committee Reportcompensation committee report required by the rules of the SEC.

 

The authority and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee include the following:

 

 annually review and approve the objectives, evaluate the performance, and review and recommend the compensation of the Company’s CEO to the Board’s independent directors, meeting in executive session.
session;
 annually review and approve the evaluation process and compensation structure for theCompany’s executive officers and approve their compensation (other than that of the CEO), including base salary, annual cash incentive and long-term incentives;
 select appropriate peer companies against which the Company’s executive compensation is compared;
reviewoversee incentive compensation and equity-based plans, and advise management and the Board on the design and structure of the Company’s compensation and benefits programs and policies, and to approve changes thereto, or to recommend changes to the Board, as the Committee determines appropriate;
plans;
 administer and make awards under the Company’s stock plans, and review and approve annual stock allocation under those plans;
 
review and approve or recommend to the Board, as appropriate, any employment or severance contracts or arrangements with executive officers;
monitor trends and best practices in, and periodically review and assess the adequacy of, director compensation and stock ownership policies, and recommend changes to the Board as it deems appropriate in accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines;
monitor and review the Company’s overall compensation and benefits program design to assess such programs’ continued competitiveness and consistency with established Company compensation philosophy, corporate strategy and objectives, linkage of pay to performance, and alignment with stockholder interests, including any material risks of such programs;policy;
 oversee the Company’s people-related strategies, programs and initiatives, including recruitment, retention, engagement, talent management and diversity;
oversee the Company’s engagement with stockholders on executive compensation matters, including the Company’s advisory vote on executive compensation;
 review and make recommendations to the Board regarding people-related strategiesthe Company’s response to any proposal presented by stockholders relating to the Company’s executive or director compensation practices; and initiatives, such as recruitment, retention and diversity management;
 establishoversee and administer stock ownership policies for executive officers and other key position holders;
assess the results of the Company’s most recent advisory vote on executive compensation;
review and discuss with the Company’s management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required to be included in the Company’s annual proxy statement;
produce a Compensation Committee Report to be included in the Company’s annual proxy statement; and
be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any consultants and other advisors retained by the Compensation Committee.clawback policy.

 

The Compensation Committee may delegate specific responsibilities to one or more individual committee members to the extent permitted by law, regulation, NYSE listing standards and Schlumberger’s governing documents. The design and day-to-day administration of all compensation and benefits plans and related policies, as applicable to executive officers and other salaried employees, are handled by teams of the Company’s human resources, finance and legal department employees. The Compensation Committee operates pursuant to a written charter, which describes its authority and responsibilities in detail, and is available on the Company’s website at http:https://www.slb.com/about/guiding_principles/ corpgovernance/compensation_committee.aspx.who-we-are/corporate-governance/compensation-committee.

 

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Nominating and Governance Committee

 

The Nominating and Governance Committee consists of fivethree directors, each of whom meets the independence requirements of the NYSE’s listing standards. The Nominating and Governance Committee assists the Board in identifying qualified individuals to become directors; nominates directors to serve on, and chair, committees; reviews corporate governance trends; develops and recommends to the Board a set of corporate governance guidelines and recommending any amendments; monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program; oversees the Company’s corporate reputation, ESG and social responsibility strategies; and oversees the annual review of the Board’s performance.

 

The authority and responsibilities of the Nominating and Governance Committee include the following:

 

 lead the search for individuals qualified to become members of the Board;
 
evaluate the suitability of potential nominees for membership on the Board;
recommend toreview with the Board the numbercomposition of the Board as a whole and names of director nominees atassess the next annual general meeting of stockholders, or otherwise to recommend directors nomineesskills currently represented on the Board, as well as skills that may valuable in the event that the authorized numberfuture in light of directors exceeds the number elected by stockholders at such annual general meeting, and to propose director nominees to fill any vacancies on the Board;
anticipated business needs;
 annually review the qualifications and criteria taken into consideration in the evaluation of potential nominees for membership on the Board;
consider the resignation of a director who has changed his or her principal occupation or employer, and inform the Board as to whether or not the Nominating and Governance Committee recommends that the Board accept the resignation;
assist the Board with its determination of the independence of its members;
monitor trends, changes in law and NYSE listing standards, as well as best practices in corporate governance, and to periodically review the Company’s corporate governance documents, including its Corporate Governance Guidelines and recommend changes as it deems appropriate in those guidelines, in the corporate governance provisions of the Company’s bylaws and in the policies and practices of the Board in light of such trends, changes and best practices as appropriate;Guidelines;

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 consider issues involving “related person transactions” with directors and similar issues, including approval or ratification of any such transactions as appropriate;
 
oversee and periodically review the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program, including significant compliance allegations with the Company’s General Counsel or Director of Compliance, and oversee the Company’s Code of Conduct and policies and procedures for monitoring compliance;significant compliance allegations;
 
periodically review and make recommendations to the Board regarding the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program, including its Global Stewardship program and related ESG reporting efforts, and review trends in environmental, social and governanceESG issues affecting the Company and its key public policy positions;
 review and make recommendations to the Board regarding the Company’s response to any proposals presented by stockholders, other than any such proposals relating solely to the Company’s executive or director compensation practices;
 periodically review the state ofoversee the Company’s relationshipsengagement with key stakeholders, how those constituencies view the Companystockholders on governance and the issues raised by them;related topics;
 oversee the Board’s annual self-assessment;
 periodically review the Company’s policies, programs and activities related to political and charitable contributions;
oversee the annual evaluation of Board effectiveness and report to the Board;
annually review, and make recommendations to the Board regarding, its process for evaluating the effectiveness of the Board and its committees;
 
annually review and make recommendations to the Board regarding new director orientation and director continuing education on governance issues;
annually recommend to the Board committee membership and chairs, and review periodically with the Board committee rotation practices;
approve the membership of any Schlumberger executive officer on another listed company’s board, and receive timely information from non-employee directors of any new listed company board to which they have been nominated for election as director and of any change in their status as director on any other listed company board;
advise the Board on succession planning;planning for the Board and key leadership roles on the Board and its committees; and
 
periodically review the Board’s leadership structure and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate, including the appointment and duties of the lead independent director.appropriate.

 

The Nominating and Governance Committee operates pursuant to a written charter, which describes its authority and responsibilities in detail, and is available on the Company’s website at http:https://www.slb.com/about/guiding_principles/corpgovernance/ nomgov_committee.aspx.who-we-are/corporate-governance/nominating-and-governance-committee.

 

Finance Committee

 

The Finance Committee consists of seven directors, each of whom, except for Mr. Galuccio, meets the independence requirements of the NYSE’s listing standards.six directors. The Finance Committee advises the Board and management of the Company on various capital allocation and capital structure matters, including dividends and stock repurchases, acquisitions and divestitures, financial and related risk management policies and the investment of funds.

The authority and responsibilities of the Finance Committee include the following:

recommend investment and derivative guidelines for the cash and currency exposures of the Company and its subsidiaries;
review the actual and projected financial situation and capital needs of the Company as needed, regarding:
the capital structure of the Company, including the levels of debt and equity, the sources of financing and equity and the Company’s financial ratios and credit rating policy;
the Company’s dividend policy; and
the issuance and repurchase of Company stock;
review the insurance principles and coverage of the Company and its subsidiaries, as well as financing risks, including those associated with currency and interest rates;
oversee the investor relations and stockholder services of the Company;
review the financial aspects of any acquisitions submitted to the Board and, as delegated to the Finance Committee by the Board, review and approve any acquisitions covered by such delegation;
review the administration of the employee benefit plans of the Company and the performance of fiduciary responsibilities of the administrators of the plans; and
function as the Finance Committee for pension and profit-sharing trusts as required by U.S. law.

The Finance Committee operates pursuant to a written charter, which describes its authority and responsibilities in detail, and is available on the Company’s website at http:https://www.slb.com/ about/guiding_principles/corpgovernance/finance_committee.aspx.who-we-are/corporate-governance/finance-committee.

 

Science and Technology Committee

 

The Science and Technology Committee consists of six directors. The Science and Technology Committee advises the Board and management on matters involving the Company’s research and development programs.

The authority and responsibilities of the Science and Technology Committee include the following:

review, evaluate and advise the Board and management regarding the long-term strategic goals and objectives and the quality and direction of the Company’s research and development programs;
review and advise the Board and management on the Company’s major technology positions and strategies relative to emerging technologies and changing market requirements;
monitor and evaluate trends in research and development, and recommend to the Board and management emerging technologies for building the Company’s technological strength;
recommend approaches to acquiring and maintaining technology positions;

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advise the Board and management on the scientific aspects of major acquisitions and business development transactions; and
assist the Board with its oversight responsibility for enterprise risk management in areas affecting the Company’s research and development.

The Science and Technology Committee operates pursuant to a written charter, which describes its authority and responsibilities in detail, and is available on the Company’s website at http:https://www.slb.com/about/guiding_principles/corpgovernance/ tech_committee.aspx.who-we-are/corporate-governance/science-and-technology-committee.

 

Communication with the BoardCode of Conduct

 

Schlumberger has adopted a code of conduct entitled The Board has established a process forBlue Print and The Blue Print in Action, which applies to all interested parties, including stockholders and other security holders, to send communications, other than sales-related communications, to one or more of its members, including todirectors, officers and employees. Together, these documents describe the independent or non-management directors as a group. Interested parties may contact the Board or any Schlumberger director (including the Chairmanpurpose, ambition and mindset of the Board) by writing to themCompany and expectations for its employees. Both documents are located at the following address:https://www.slb.com/who-we-are/guiding-principles/our-code-of-conduct.

 

 

Schlumberger Limited
c/o the Secretary
5599 San Felipe, 17thFloor
Houston, Texas 77056

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Director Attendance at 2017 Annual General Meeting

The Board’s policy regarding director attendance at annual general meetings of stockholders is that directors are welcome, but not required, to attend, and that the Company will make all appropriate arrangements for directors who choose to attend. No director attended our annual general meeting of stockholders in 2017.

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Policies and Procedures for Approval of Related Person Transactions

 

In January 2007, the Board formally adopted a written policy with respect to “related person transactions” to document procedures pursuant to which such transactions are reviewed, approved or ratified. Under SEC rules, “related persons” include any director, executive officer, director nominee, or greater than 5% stockholder of the Company since the beginning of the previous fiscal year, and their immediate family members. The policy applies to any transaction in which:

 

 the Company is a participant;
 
any related person has a direct or indirect material interest; and
 
the amount involved exceeds $120,000, but excludes any transaction that does not require disclosure under Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K.

but excludes any transaction that does not require disclosure under Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K.

 

The Nominating and Governance Committee, with assistance from the Company’s Secretary and General Counsel, is responsible for reviewing and, where appropriate, approving or ratifying any related person transaction involving Schlumberger or its subsidiaries and related persons. The Nominating and Governance Committee approves only those related person transactions that are in, or are not inconsistent with, the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

 

Since the beginning of 2017,2019, there were no related person transactions under the relevant standards.

 

Code of Conduct

Schlumberger has adopted a code of conduct entitled The Blue Print and The Blue Print in Action, which applies to all of its directors, officers and employees. Together, these documents describe the purpose, ambition and mindset of the Company and expectations for its employees. Both documents are located at www.slb.com/about/codeofconduct.aspx.

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Our Commitment to Stewardship

 

The energy industry is changing, and Schlumberger’s vision is to define and drive high performance, sustainably. Our core competence is to enable our customers to operate more safely, efficiently, effectively and in an environmentally responsible manner.

 

Schlumberger has a long history of social and environmental leadership, including:

becoming the first company in upstream E&P services to commit to setting a science-based target in emissions reduction;
developing the industry-first Stewardship Tool to incorporate sustainability into engineering and operational practices; and
being among the first in our industry to establish a nationality and gender diversity goal, and to develop contractual provisions for suppliers regarding employee working conditions.

In line with stakeholder expectations, our Global Stewardship program addresses:

opportunities and risks associated with the energy transition and climate change;
the protection of the environment;
investing in and engaging with the communities where we and our customers live and work; and
safeguarding human rights and promoting diversity.

To find out more about our Global Stewardship program, see our annual Global Stewardship Report, which is available at www.slb.com/globalstewardship.

To continuously strengthen and increase transparency around our ESG reporting efforts, we use key sustainability frameworks as main points of references, including:

Global Reporting Initiative Standards;
IPIECA Sustainability Reporting Guidelines;
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Standards;
Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (“TCFD”) Recommendations;
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals; and
U.N. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Reporting Framework (the “U.N. Guiding Principles”).

As part of our Global Stewardship program, we chose, at the corporate level, 11 of the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals that we believe we can affect. In 2019, we began engaging our leadership teams across each of our GeoMarket regions to select Sustainable Development Goals to focus on by country, and to further develop local sustainability plans and objectives.

Our CEO, various of his direct reports, and other members of our management also have sustainability goals incorporated into their short-term incentive compensation opportunity for 2020.

Protecting the Environment and Addressing Climate Change

In December 2019, we became the first company in upstream E&P services to commit to setting a science-based target to reduce our greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions, as defined by the Science Based Targets initiative (“SBTi”). In line with SBTi’s defined criteria, we will define our GHG reduction target by 2021. Our science-based target will align with the goals of the U.N. Paris Agreement and will be calculated using expertise from our extensive scientific community. We have set an initial target to reduce GHG emissions from our fuel and power consumption by 30% by 2025. We will revise this target accordingly once our science-based target has been defined and approved. We are also examining opportunities to reduce our indirect GHG emissions from associated input and outputs of our operations.

Also in 2019, we complemented our well-established risk assessment program with a comprehensive climate risk assessment in a country that is representative of our operational activities. This project adopted TCFD’s recommendations related to the identification of opportunities and risks—both financial and physical—associated with climate change, including conducting scenario-based analyses in accordance with the U.N. Paris Agreement. After a detailed evaluation of our operations in the selected country, we identified both acute and chronic physical climate risks, as well as potential risks and opportunities associated with the energy transition. Findings from this project were communicated to Schlumberger management and our Board and are further shaping our internal climate strategy. For example, we launched a global sea-level rise assessment, which we expect to complete in 2020. We have expanded our climate assessment project and, as of January 2020, our operations in countries representing over 50% of our total 2019 revenue are participating in the program.

In addition, we offer a broad portfolio of technologies with a reduced environmental impact aimed at helping our customers in decreasing their environmental footprint; using cleaner chemistry and reducing waste; and increasing decarbonization elements throughout each phase of the oil and gas exploration and production process. Metrics tracked and supported by our Stewardship Tool include:

water usage;
CO2emissions;
air quality;
chemical exposure;
local operations safety;
land disturbance; and
traffic impact and noise.

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A Continued Focus on People

People are at the core of everything we do. In support of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, our continued commitment to operationalize social sustainability spans across numerous programs focused on:

health and safety;
preserving and respecting human dignity;
in-country value;
developing a diverse workforce; and
promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and health, safety and environmental (HSE) education in the communities where we live and work.

Our social sustainability goals include, by 2025, a 25% gender balance goal across our workforce, and a 2:1 education engagements-to-employees ratio aimed at positively impacting the lives of more than 200,000 children.

We are committed to respecting human rights. We implement a cross-functional leadership approach in our global operations that enables us to align our business priorities and our core values on human rights issues. We recognize the increasing relevance of the U.N. Guiding Principles, which are reflected in our Human Rights Position Statement, our Code of Conduct, and our policies and procedures. During 2019, our key human rights activities included:

engaging with internal and external stakeholder groups to identify our salient human rights issues as follows: (i) the workplace; (ii) local communities; (iii) indigenous peoples; (iv) security arrangements; and (v) our supply chain;
initiating a high-level risk assessment across our global operations to identify the primary human rights risks in our supply chain in an effort to prevent the indirect use of modern slavery;
completing social risks assessments in two countries where we have significant operations, to attempt to secure a more stable operating environment in the communities where we and our customers live. We have completed such assessments in 25 countries since 2009;
rolling out online training, completed by more than 100,000 employees to date, focused on respect in the workplace and addressing cultural difference, sexual harassment, bystander intervention and reporting processes; and
continuing the implementation in Australia of our Reconciliation Action Plan, which outlines our commitment to develop and improve on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Australians) participation.

Key Stewardship Goals

* Initial target to be revised when our science-based target is defined and approved.


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ITEM 2.Advisory Resolution to Approve Our Executive Compensation

 

We are asking our stockholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’sour executive compensation as reported in this proxy statement. As described below in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section of this proxy statement, the Compensation Committee has structured our executive compensation program to achieve the following key objectives:

 

 to attract, motivate and retain talented executive officers;
 
to motivate progress toward Company-wide financial and personal objectives while balancing rewards for short-term and long-term performance; and
 to align the interests of our executive officers with those of stockholders.

 

We urge stockholders to read the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” beginning on page 2425 of this proxy statement, which describes in more detail how our executive compensation policies and procedures operate and are designed to achieve our compensation objectives, as well asobjectives. We also urge stockholders to read the Summary Compensation Table and other related compensation tables and narrative, appearing on pages 45-58,49-63, which provide detailed information on the compensation of our named executive officers. The Compensation Committee and the Board believe that the policies and procedures articulated in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” are effective in achieving our goals and that the compensation of our named executive officers reported in this proxy statement has contributed to the Company’s long-term success.

 

In accordance with Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and as a matter of good corporate governance, we are asking stockholders to approve the following advisory resolution at the 20182020 annual general meeting of stockholders:

 

RESOLVED, that the stockholders of Schlumberger Limited (the “Company”) approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table and the related compensation tables, notes and narrative in the Proxy Statement for the Company’s 20182020 annual general meeting of stockholders.

 

This advisory resolution, commonly referred to as a “say-on-pay” resolution, is non-binding on our Board. Although non-binding, our Board and the Compensation Committee will review and consider the voting results when making future decisions regarding our executive compensation program.

 

The Board has adopted a policy providing for an annual “say-on-pay” advisory vote. Unless the Board of Directors modifies its policy on the frequency of holding “say-on-pay” advisory votes, the next “say-on-pay” advisory vote will occur in 2019.2021.

 

Required Vote

 

A majority of the votes cast is required to approve this Item 2.

 

If you hold your shares in “streetstreet name, please note that brokers, banks and holders of record do not have discretion to vote on this proposal without your instruction. If you do not instruct your broker, bank or holder of record how to vote on this proposal, your brokerthey will deliver a non-vote on this proposal.

 

The Board of Directors Recommends a VoteFORItem 2.

 

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Compensation Discussion and Analysis

 

The followingThis Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) describes Schlumberger’sour compensation policies and practices as they relate to each person who served as our Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer in 2019, and the next three most highly compensated executive officers identified in the Summary Compensation Table below (the2019 (each an “NEO” or a “named executive officers,” or the “NEOs”officer”). :

Named Executive OfficersTitle
Olivier Le PeuchChief Executive Officer
Khaled Al MogharbelExecutive Vice President, Operations
Patrick SchornExecutive Vice President, Wells
Hinda GharbiExecutive Vice President, Reservoir and Infrastructure
Paal KibsgaardFormer Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Simon AyatFormer Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

The purpose of the CD&A is to explain what the elements of their compensation are;our NEOs’ compensation; why the Compensation Committee selectsselected these elements; how the Compensation Committee determinesdetermined the relative size of each element of compensation; the decisions the Compensation Committee made with respect to the 20172019 compensation of the NEOs,NEOs; and the reasons for those decisions.

 

20172019 — Executive Overview

 

The second half2019 was a year of 2017transformational change and marked the beginning of an uneven recovery followingexciting new chapter for Schlumberger. In August 2019, Paal Kibsgaard, our then-CEO and Chairman of the longestBoard, retired from both positions after eight years as CEO and deepest industry downturnfour years as Chairman. Olivier Le Peuch, a 33-year veteran of the Company, then became our CEO and a member of our Board. Our Board also changed its leadership structure, splitting the roles of Chair and CEO, and electing a non-executive Chairman of the Board. Later in 30 years. Although oil2019, we announced that Simon Ayat was stepping down as our Executive Vice President and gas prices improvedChief Financial Officer in 2017, their average prices remained far below 2014 levels. However, we capitalizedJanuary 2020, and that Stephane Biguet, a 24-year Schlumberger veteran, would succeed Mr. Ayat in that role.

Following his appointment, our new CEO laid out his new strategic goals for the Company, with a determined focus on the difficult industry environment by continuing to strengthen our technology-based servicemargins expansion, increased return on capital, and product lines through strategic acquisitions, organic growth and industry-leading research and engineering. These efforts also enabled us to bolster our market competitiveness in key markets around the world.free cash flow generation. As a result, we were ableinitiated a new scale-to-fit strategy in our North America land operations, began exiting highly commoditized service offerings, removed structural costs to quickly reactivate almost allprotect margins, and accelerated the deployment of our pressure pumping fleetstechnology-access business models and our focus on asset-light operations.

Overall Company performance in 2019 was positive, particularly in the international markets, as we continued to meet customer demand whencapitalize on the strength of our international franchise. We generated $5.4 billion in cash flow from operations and $2.7 billion in free cash flow despite very challenging market began to recoverconditions, including a sharp decline in North America revenue, driven by weakness in the second half of 2017.land market.

 

We exceeded our one- and two-year synergy targets of $300 million for 2016 and $600 million for 2017, that we set at the closeHighlights of our 2016 acquisition of Cameron International Corporation (“Cameron”). Strategic acquisitions like Cameron through the downturn helped us to increase our total addressable market by 50%. We also executed three significant Schlumberger Production Management (“SPM”) agreements in 2017. SPM was an effective countercyclical business development program during the downturn, and we expect it to mitigate the effects of our cyclical industry in the future.2019 performance include:

 

we returned over $3.0 billion in cash to our stockholders in 2019 through dividends and share repurchases;
we fulfilled our commitment to shareholders to generate sufficient cash to meet all cash commitments in 2019, including our cash dividend, while we decreased our net debt year-over-year;
consistent with our digital strategy, we formed the Sensia joint venture with Rockwell Automation, and received net proceeds of $238 million at closing. This joint venture is our industry’s first fully integrated digital oilfield automation solutions provider, and will play an important role in the digital transformation of our industry; and
consistent with our commitment to monetize non-core, capital-intensive business lines and assets with lower return on capital, we sold our fishing and remedial services, DRILCO and Thomas Tools business, from which we received net proceeds of $348 million at closing. This additional cash generated from the sale of non-core assets gives us the freedom to execute other key elements of our strategy.

We continued to expand our customer digital offerings by introducing our DELFI* cognitive E&P environment. This new software platform enables customer E&P teams around the world to securely collaborate in real time, improving operational efficiency while delivering optimized production at the lowest cost per barrel. The first workflow to be introduced in the DELFI environment is our DrillPlan* digital well construction planning solution,

An integral part of our fully integratednew strategy is our responsibility to all stakeholders, as well construction offering. The DrillPlan solution has already demonstratedas the capabilityenvironment and the communities where we live and work. One way that we showed our commitment to decrease well plan development timeenvironmental sustainability in 2019 was by more than half.becoming the first company in the upstream E&P services area to commit to setting a science-based target to reduce our GHG emissions. We believe that this is a necessary and important step to lead positive, measurable changes in GHG emissions within the industry to help reduce climate change.

 

At the end of 2017, we purchased Weatherford International’s U.S. pressure pumping and perforating assets. This transaction further enables us to execute our strategy of expanding our pressure pumping and pump-down perforating businesses in North America. We also underwent a global corporate restructuring to maximize our operational agility and competitiveness for the long-term.

 

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Overview of Compensation Decisions for 20172019

 

Our senior management team delivered strong financial and operational results in 2017 despite the industry downturn that began in 2014 and continued into 2017. In this difficult operating environment,2019, the Compensation Committee continued to focus on strengthening the link between pay and performance; retaining and motivating our top executives;executives through a year of great change and uncertainty; appropriately compensating them for outperformingimproving on our competitors during the downturneffective deployment of capital, working capital management and increasingcash flow generation; and promoting long-term stockholder value.value despite challenging industry conditions.

 

In this context, and as more fully discussed elsewhere in this CD&A, thebelow are some key actions that our Compensation Committee approved the following actions in 2017:took with respect to our NEOs’ 2019 compensation:

 

 Despite strongIn response to stockholder feedback and to better tie our NEOs’ compensation to the creation of stockholder value, we incorporated a three-year relative performance, we did not achieve the absolute performance goal under the three-year PSUs that were granted tototal stockholder return (“TSR”) metric, as a downward-only modifier, into all of their 2019 performance-based equity awards. As a result, all of our executives in 2015 and that were scheduled toNEOs’ 2019 performance-based equity awards will vest, if at all, in January 2018. Accordingly, our NEOs received no payout under those PSUs.
only after a three-year TSR performance period.
 A significant changeIn connection with Mr. Le Peuch’s promotion to CEO in July 2019 and in lieu of any annual LTI award that he would have otherwise received in 2020, the mixBoard approved an award to him of ourperformance share units (“PSUs”) with a target value of $10.5 million (the “July 2019 PSU award”), in order to align his incremental 2019 compensation with his new role. This award was 100% performance-based and made on the same terms as the long-term incentive (“LTI”) awards forgranted to our NEOs from 50% stock optionsin January 2019, using return on capital employed (“ROCE”) and 50% performance-based equity awards, to 100% performance-based equity awards that are tied to a number offree cash flow conversion as base performance metrics and varying performance periods.
metrics.
 Fifty percentBecause the July 2019 PSU award represented Mr. Le Peuch’s estimated annual LTI target award in his new role as CEO, and in light of his PSU award in April 2019 upon his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, the 2017Board determined that Mr. Le Peuch should not receive an annual LTI award value to our NEOs was in the form of performance share units (“PSUs”) that will be earned, if at all, based on a relative return on capital employed (“ROCE”) metric over a three-year performance period. The other 50% of the LTI award value was in the form of PSUs that are subject to a performance goal based on our cumulative free cash flow as a percentage of our cumulative net income, before charges and credits, over a two-year period. The latter 50% of PSUs are also subject to a one-year mandatory hold period after vesting.
January 2020.
 WeOther than in the case of promotions as described in this CD&A, we held 2017 base salaries flat for all NEOs (other than in the caseand did not increase any of promotions).
our NEOs’ 2019 target annual cash incentive opportunity.
 We held the 2017 target annual cash incentive flatThe Company promoted two other NEOs in connection with our leadership transition: Mr.Al Mogharbel, our Executive Vice President, Operations; and Ms. Gharbi, our Executive Vice President, Reservoir and Infrastructure. The Compensation Committee approved base salary increases for all NEOs (other thanMr. Al Mogharbel and Ms. Gharbi, and a PSU award to Mr. Al Mogharbel, in the case of promotions).
connection with their promotions.
 We held 2017 LTI grant values flatOur Compensation Committee approved grants of three-year vesting restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to Mr. Al Mogharbel, Ms. Gharbi and Mr. Schorn, our Executive Vice President, Wells, for Mr. Kibsgaard,retention purposes through the CEO transition. The awards will vest only after three years, which provides senior executive stability to us and our shareholders in the time of our CEO and for Messrs.Ayat and Belani. Mr. Le Peuch was awarded PSUs with a target value of $3.2 million in connection with his appointmenttransition.

 

Stockholder Engagement; 2019 Say-On-Pay Vote

Our Compensation Committee is committed to seeking and considering stockholder feedback in designing and managing our executive compensation program. We proactively engage with our stockholders regarding executive compensation and other corporate governance matters throughout the year, as discussed further in “Corporate Governance—Stockholder Engagement” on page 13. Our compensation program design for 2019 was largely developed and implemented in response to, and as a product of, discussions with our stockholders.

In 2018, we reached out twice to our stockholders. First, in advance of our 2018 annual general meeting, we contacted 20 of our largest stockholders, representing 47% of our outstanding stock, and met with 14 of them, representing 35% of our outstanding common stock, to seek their views on our executive compensation program. Later in the year, we reached out to 18 of our largest stockholders, representing 41% of our outstanding stock, and eight of these stockholders, representing 24% of our outstanding stock, accepted our request for a meeting. Senior members of our management team and, in several cases, our lead independent director and the chair of our Compensation Committee, engaged these stockholders in frank and productive discussions regarding our executive compensation program. In response to stockholder feedback, the Compensation Committee in January 2019 approved significant changes to our executive compensation program, which are reflected above under “—Overview of Compensation Decisions for 2019” and are also summarized in the chart below.

Following these stockholder engagement efforts, 95.8% of the votes cast at our 2019 annual general meeting of stockholders voted in favor of our executive compensation program.

Our Board and Compensation Committee recognize that continued, regular engagement with our stockholders is critical to maintaining the substantial stockholder support of our executive compensation program that they demonstrated at our 2019 annual general meeting, as well as to further align our executive compensation objectives with our stockholders’ priorities. As a result, in fall 2019, senior members of our management team reached out to 26 of our largest stockholders, representing 50% of our outstanding stock, to offer to discuss compensation matters and listen to their feedback. None of these stockholders requested a meeting with us, because, among other reasons, we had implemented changes to our compensation program design that addressed their concerns. We intend to continue to consider our stockholders’ priorities and recommendations with respect to our executive compensation program design and practices in 2020 and beyond.

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Annual Cash Incentive Awards

 

WHAT WE HEARD IN 2018 to PresidentWHAT WE DID IN 2019
Some stockholders said our NEOs’ key personal objectives constituted too large a portion of their annual cash incentive opportunity, and preferred that a larger portion of their annual cash incentive awards be based on achieving quantitative Company financial goals.

Beginning with our 2018 compensation program, we reduced the weighting of our Cameron Group in April 2017. In addition, Mr. Juden’s annual LTI value was increased from $2.7 million to $3.0 million based on a comparative market analysis.

In contrast to the past two years, when industry conditions resulted in the decision to establish two six-month financial performance goalsNEOs’ key personal objectives under our annual cash incentive program,plan from 50% to 30%, and correspondingly increased the Compensation Committee establishedweighting of quantitative Company financial goals to 70% under that plan. As a single financial targetresult, for the full 12 monthsour 2019 annual cash incentive program:

  70% of 2017our NEOs’ cash incentive award opportunity was based on dilutedachievement of quantitative Company financial goals, as follows:

  30% based on achievement of earnings per share, excluding charges and credits (“adjusted EPS”)., targets;

  40% based on absolute dollar cash flow generation targets; and

  30% of our NEOs’ cash incentive award opportunity was based on achievement of pre-established key personal objectives.

Long-Term Incentive Equity Awards
WHAT WE HEARD IN 2018WHAT WE DID IN 2019
Some stockholders encouraged us to incorporate a TSR metric into our performance-based equity awards. The target was set 14% aboverationale for including this metric would be to better tie our 2016 adjusted EPS.executives’ compensation to the creation of stockholder value.

We introduced a three-year relative TSR modifier to all of our 2019 PSU awards. Under this modifier, the number of shares earned upon vesting of the PSUs will be reduced by 25 percentage points if our cumulative TSR during the three-year TSR performance period is in the bottom 33rd percentile relative to the TSR of the individual companies comprising the Philadelphia Oil Service Sector (“OSX”) Index.

The relative TSR modifier will only reduce the number of shares earned under a PSU award, but will not increase the number of shares earned.

   
Some stockholders requested that the performance and vesting period for all future PSUs be at least three years.In October 2017, our Committee approved out-of-cycle RSU grantsAs a result of the three-year relative TSR modifier, all PSUs awarded to each of our NEOs to promote retention, except for our CEO, who did not accept any RSUs. Mr. Juden also received RSUs in April 2017 for retention purposes.2019 will vest, if at all, only after a three-year TSR performance period.

 

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Our Executive Compensation Best Practices

 

The following is a summary of some of our executive compensation best practices and policies.

 

WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DON’T DO

  

Pay for Performance.100% of Annual LTI Awards are Performance-Based.Our100% of our NEOs’ annual equity-based compensation is 100% in the formperformance-based, using a variety of performance-based equity awards.

  performance measures.

At riskRisk Pay.A significant portion of our executiveNEOs’ pay is at risk. For our CEO,risk, and is based on a mix of absolute and relative financial and operational metrics. In 2019, approximately 88% of his 2017our former CEO’s 2019 total direct compensation was at risk.

  

Clawbacks.Our Annual Cash Incentive Awards are Performance-Based.At least 70% of our NEOs’ annual cash incentive opportunity is based on achievement of rigorous quantitative Company financial goals.
Clawback Policy.Our compensation recovery, or “clawback”clawback policy, and the terms of our equity awards, allow our Board to recoup performance-based cash and equity awards in specified instances.

  

Robust Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines.Requirements.To further enhance the link between the interests ofUnder our stockholders and our executives,stock ownership guidelines, our CEO must own an amount of our stock valued at 6six times his annual base salary; our executive vice presidents and CFO must own at least 3three times their annual base salary; and all other executive officers must own at least 2two times their annual base salary.

Mandatory Retention of Shares.Our executives must retain 50% of the net shares acquired upon the exercise of stock options and the vesting of PSUs and RSUs, until they achieve the required ownership level under our stock ownership guidelines.
Annual Peer Compensation Review.We annually review the compensation opportunities for all of our executive officers against our peer groups annually.

groups.
WHAT WE DON’T DO

  No gross-ups on excise taxes.

  

No repricing or exchange of underwater options without stockholder approval.
No hedging or pledging of Schlumberger stock by directors or executive officers.
No LTI or annual cash incentive payouts if we fail to achieve pre-established threshold performance criteria.
No excessive perquisites to executive officers.
No executive pension or insurance plans exclusively for executive officers. We also do not grant extra years of credited service to our executive officers of their ownership of Schlumberger stock.

  under our supplementary pension plans.

No employment, severance or change-in-control agreements with newly hired executive officers.
No automatic acceleration of equity awards upon a change in control.

  Our executive officers have no employment, severance

No automatic share replenishment or change-in-control agreements.

  Our executive officers receive only very limited perquisites“evergreen” provisions in our omnibus stock incentive plans.

PSUs and RSUs do not participate in any executive pensionaccrue dividends or insurance plans, other than those generally availabledividend equivalents prior to employees.

  vesting.

We do not dilute our shareholdersstockholders with excessive equity grants to employees. Our 20172019 “burn rate,” or stock awards granted as a percentage of common shares outstanding, was only approximately 0.54%0.90%.


 


TYPEELEMENTKEY FEATURESHOW WE DETERMINEWHY?
ROCE
Performance
Share Units

• Relative performance metric

• Based on our average annual return on capital employed compared to that of several oilfield service competitors

• 3-year performance period

   • See ROCE payout/performance matrix on page 35• Motivates and rewards executives for performance on key financial and operational measures
FCF
Performance
Share Units

• Absolute performance metric

• Based on our free cash flow as a percentage of our cumulative net income, excluding charges and credits

• 2-year performance period plus mandatory 1-year holding period

• See FCF payout/performance matrix on page 35

• Aligns the interests of our executives with long-term stockholder value

• Designed to retain executive talent

Annual Cash
Incentive

• 50% based on Company achievement of full-year adjusted EPS targets

• 50% based on achievement of strategic, operational and key personal objectives

• The primary basis on which we set our annual performance expectations

• See EPS payout/performance matrix on page 31

• See each NEO’s objectives beginning on page 31

• Fosters a results-driven, pay-for-performance culture
Annual Base
Salary

• Reviewed every year in January; adjusted when appropriate

• Only fixed compensation component

• Job scope and responsibilities; experience; individual performance; market data• Provides a base level of competitive cash compensation when all other pay elements are variable

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Framework for Setting Executive Compensation in 20172019

 

Executive Compensation Philosophy and Goals

 

Our executive compensation program is designed so that the higher an executive’s position in the Company, the greater the percentage of compensation that is “at risk,”risk” — that is, contingent on our financial performance, long-term stock price performance and individual performance. Please see “Other Aspects of our Executive Compensation Framework—See “—Relative Size of Direct Compensation Elements” beginning on page 39.30. The Company believes that having a significant portion of executiveour executives’ compensation at risk more closely aligns thetheir interests of its executives with theour long-term interests and those of Schlumberger and itsour stockholders.

 

The table below sets out the elements of our NEOs’ 2019 total direct compensation; certain key features of each element; how we determine their size; and how each of these elements of compensation supports our business strategy.

TYPEELEMENTKEY FEATURESHOW WE DETERMINEHOW ELEMENT SUPPORTS
OUR STRATEGY
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) Performance Share Units

  Relative performance metric: ROCE

  Based on our average annual ROCE compared to that of several major oilfield service competitors over a 3-year performance period

  A relative TSR modifier may reduce, but not increase, payouts for performance relative to the individual companies comprising the OSX Index over a 3-year TSR performance period

  See ROCE payout and performance matrix on page 40

  Motivates and rewards executives for relative outperformance on a key financial metric

  New TSR modifier reduces PSU payouts if our relative performance is substandard and enhances stockholder alignment

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Conversion Performance Share Units

  Absolute performance metric: free cash flow conversion

  Based on our free cash flow conversion as a percentage of our cumulative net income, excluding charges and credits, over a 2-year performance period

  A relative TSR modifier may reduce, but not increase, payouts for performance relative to the individual companies comprising the OSX Index over a 3-year TSR performance period

  See free cash flow conversion payout and performance chart on page 41

  Aligns the interests of our executives with long-term stockholder value by tying payouts to our ability to exercise capital discipline and convert cumulative net income into free cash flow

  New TSR modifier enhances stockholder alignment by extending the vesting period to three years. Also reduces PSU payouts if our relative performance is substandard

Annual Cash Incentive

  70% based on achievement of quantitative Company financial goals as follows:

  30% based on achievement of adjusted EPS targets

  40% based on achievement of absolute dollar value cash flow generation targets

  30% based on achievement of pre-established key personal objectives

  See adjusted EPS payout and performance chart on page 36

  See cash flow generation payout and performance chart on page 35

  See each NEO’s objectives on pages 36-37

  Fosters a results-driven, pay-for-performance culture

  Adjusted EPS reflects stockholder value creation

  Cash flow generation goals align the interests of our executives with stockholder value by tying payouts directly to generation of cash necessary to enhance stockholder value. These goals are also consistent with our strategy of meeting cash commitments without increasing net debt and our focus on capital discipline

Annual Base Salary

  Only fixed compensation component

  Reviewed every year in January; adjusted when appropriate

  Job scope and responsibilities; experience; individual performance; market data  Provides a base level of competitive cash compensation when all other pay elements are variable

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In establishing executivesetting our executives’ compensation, we believe that:

 

 the pay of our named executive officers and other senior executives should be strongly linked to performance that is evaluated against financial, strategic, operational and personal objectives, as described below in the section entitled “Elements of Total Direct Compensation; 20172019 Decisions—Annual Cash Incentive Decisions for 2017”Awards” beginning on page 30;
34;
 our compensation program should enable us to recruit, develop, motivate and retain top global talent, both in the short-term and long-term, by providing compensation that is competitive and by promoting the Company’s values of people, technology and profitability;
profit;
 LTI awards should encourage the creation of long-term stockholder value, align our executives’ compensation with the stock priceour stockholder returns, of our stockholders, and incentivize our executives to achieve difficult but obtainableattainable strategic and financial goals that support our long-term performance and our leadership position in our industry; and
 
through our executive stock ownership guidelines, our executives should be required to hold stock acquired through LTI awards, and stock ownership guidelines that alignthereby aligning their interests with those of our other stockholders.

 

Promotion from within the Company is a key principle at Schlumberger, and all of our named executive officers have reached their current positions through career development withwithin the Company. Schlumberger seesWe view diversity of itsour workforce as both a very important part of itsour cultural philosophy and a business imperative, as it better enables the Companyus to serve clients anywhere in the world. Schlumberger believes that its use of a consistent approach to compensation at all levels irrespective of nationality is a strong factor in achieving a diverse workforce comprising top global talent.

 

Pay-for-Performance Relative to the Oil Industry Peer GroupSize of Direct Compensation Elements

 

As part of the Compensation Committee’s annual review of ourOur executive compensation program in July 2017 the Committee directed its independent compensation consultant, Pay Governance LLC (“Pay Governance”), to prepare a comparative pay-for-performance assessment against companies in our oil industry peer group as identified in the section entitled “Other Aspectsconsists of our Executive Compensation Framework—Peer Group Companies” beginning on page 36. The comparative assessment examined the degree of alignment between our NEOs’ compensation and our performance relative to these companies as measured by total stockholder return (“TSR”), free cash flow growth, and ROCE. We assessed performance on a five-year basis ending on December 31, 2016. TSR reflects share price appreciation, adjusted for dividends and stock splits.

The Compensation Committee reviewed the total realizable compensation of our CEO against that of other CEOs in our oil industry peer group. It then separately reviewed the total realizable compensation of all NEOs as a group against that of named executive officers at other companiesthree primary elements, comprising our oil industry peer group. However, information regardingexecutives’ total realizable compensation of the second-through fifth-highest paid officers at non-United States incorporated companies that are included in the oil industry peer group (BP plc, Eni SpA, Royal Dutch Shell and Total) was not available. As a result, our NEOs’ total realizable compensation was compared only against the total realizable compensation of named executive officers at US-incorporated companies in the oil industry peer group (for which data was available).

“Total realizable compensation” for each period consisted of the following:direct compensation:

 

 actual base salary paid;
LTI awards;
 actualannual cash incentive payouts;incentives; and
 base salary.

These elements allow us to remain competitive and attract, retain and motivate top executive talent with current and potential future financial rewards.

The Compensation Committee reviews the elements of our NEOs’ total direct compensation throughout the year, to evaluate whether each element of direct compensation remains competitive with companies in Schlumberger’s two main executive compensation peer groups as described in “Other Aspects of Our Executive Compensation Framework—Peer Group Companies” below. The Compensation Committee relies on its own judgment in making these compensation decisions after its review of external market data of companies in our two main peer groups, including the size and mix of direct compensation for executives in those companies. The Compensation Committee seeks to achieve an appropriate balance between annual cash rewards, which encourage achievement of annual financial and non-financial objectives, and LTI awards, which encourage effective deployment of capital and the generation of cash flow to enable us to execute our strategy.

While external market data provide important guidance in making decisions on executive compensation, the Compensation Committee does not set compensation based on market data alone. When determining the size and mix of each element of an NEO’s total direct compensation, the Compensation Committee also considers the following factors:

 the size and complexity of the executive’s scope of responsibilities;
leadership, management and technical expertise, performance history, growth potential, and position in reporting structure;
overall Company and individual performance;
retention needs;
 the December 31, 2016 market valuerecommendations of the following:
in-the-money value of stock options granted during the applicable period;
the current value of any RSUs;CEO (except for his own compensation); and
 
for performance-based incentive awards, (i)internal pay equity, both in relation to the actual award payout value of awards vesting duringother NEOs and in comparison with the applicable period and (ii) the estimated payout values for awards granted in 2015 and 2016, based on company disclosures (and in all cases based on actual stock prices asaverage pay mix of the end of the period, not as of the date of grant).Company’s executive officers.

Our NEOs’ Realizable Compensation and our Performance

The five-year total realizable compensation of our CEO and other NEOs is tightly aligned with our five-year TSR, free cash flow and ROCE performance versus the companies comprising our oil industry peer group.


The charts below show the percentage of 2019 base salary, target annual cash incentive and LTI compensation established by the Compensation Committee for Mr. Kibsgaard—our former CEO—and for our other NEOs. As shown in the charts below, approximately 88% of Mr. Kibsgaard’s 2019 target total direct compensation was at risk, and approximately 86% of the 2019 target total direct compensation of our other NEOs was at risk.

 

(1)Reflects target full-year total direct compensation of Mr. Kibsgaard, our former CEO. As discussed above under “—2019—Executive Overview,” Mr. Kibsgaard retired effective August 2019 and Mr. Le Peuch was promoted to CEO. Mr. Le Peuch’s target total direct compensation for the period from January 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019 is reflected in “Schlumberger Other NEO 2019 Pay Mix.”
(2)In order to better reflect the target annual direct compensation mix for our NEOs serving in a non-CEO role, excludes the target total direct compensation for Mr. Le Peuch for the period from August 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, during which he served as our CEO.

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Based on market data provided by Pay Governance LLC, the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant (“Pay Governance”), our pay mix is generally more weighted toward LTI compensation than that of the companies in our two main executive compensation peer groups. The Compensation Committee may, at its discretion, modify an NEO’s mix of base pay, annual cash incentive and LTIs, or otherwise adjust an NEO’s total compensation, to best fit their specific circumstances. For example, the Compensation Committee may increase the size of an LTI award to an NEO if the aggregate career LTI awards granted do not adequately reflect the executive’s current position and level of responsibility within the Company, taking into account external market practices and the other factors described above.

 

In January 2019, the Compensation Committee concluded that, based on its review of the relative size of direct compensation elements of companies in our main executive compensation peer groups, as well as internal factors, the mix of base salary, target annual cash incentive and LTI was appropriate for each of our NEOs.

 

Five-Year (2012-2016) SLB Performance vs. Large Oil Industry PeersFive-Year SLB Total Realizable Compensation Rank (%)
Cumulative TSR:65th percentileCEO:67th percentile
Cumulative Free Cash Flow Growth:67th percentileAll NEOs:63rd percentile
Cumulative ROCE:67th percentile

In October 2019, the Compensation Committee reviewed internal pay equity following our CEO transition. Because our executive officers operate as a team, the Compensation Committee considers internal pay equity to be an important factor in its executive compensation decisions. The Compensation Committee reviewed the compensation of Mr. Le Peuch, our CEO, in relation to the compensation of our other executive officer positions, and our NEOs’ compensation both in relation to one another and compared to the average compensation of our other executive officer positions. The Compensation Committee noted that the ratio of target total direct compensation between the CEO and our second-highest paid executive officer was slightly lower than in prior years, in part due to the CEO transition and the proration of Mr. Le Peuch’s base salary and target bonus. The Compensation Committee also noted that the levels of target total direct compensation for the third- to fifth-highest paid officers were very closely clustered together, consistent with their relative positions within the Company. As a result, the Compensation Committee concluded that internal pay equity was appropriate.

 

The Competition for ourOur Executive Talent

 

A primary consideration of the Compensation Committee in overseeing our executive compensation program is the need to motivate and retain what it considers to be the best executive talent in the energy industry. We are the world’s largest oilfield services company and the only such company included in the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P&P”) 100 Index. OurThe Compensation Committee believes that our success in delivering strong long-term stockholder returns and financial and operational results is a result ofdepends on our ability to attract, develop and retain the best talent globally. A highly competitive compensation package is critical to this objective and, to this end,objective.

In light of the foregoing, the Compensation Committee generally seeks to target total direct compensation for our NEOs between the 50thand 75thpercentiles of the Company’s two main executive compensation comparator groups.peer groups; however, the Compensation Committee may position an NEO who is new to a position at or below the 50thpercentile for a period of time. An NEO’s target total direct compensation depends on a variety of factors, including tenure in a particular position, and individual and Company performance. For example, the Committee generally seeks to position an executive with a relatively short tenure in a position at the 50thpercentile of the Company’s executive compensation comparator groups.performance, and internal pay equity.

 

Our Compensation Committee believes that, for seasoned NEOs, the 50thto 75th percentilespercentile range is an appropriate range to target because of Schlumberger’s leading position in the oilfield services industry; because competition for our executive talent in the oil and gas industry is exceptionally fierce; and because our executives are very highly sought after, not only by our direct oilfield service competitors but also by other leading oil and gas and technology-focused companies.

 

In approving this target range and when setting compensation in 2017,for 2019, the Compensation Committee considered that many current and former senior executive officers of leading companies in the energy industry have previously served as senior executives at Schlumberger. For example, former senior Schlumberger executives either have been, or are, senior executives at the following competitors and customers:

 

Baker Hughes, a GE company
(past Chairman and CEO, and multiplecurrent senior executive positions)
Technip FMC
(current Chairman, current CEO and
current GC)
Weatherford International plc
(past acting CEO, CFO and multiplecurrent senior executive positions)
Key Energy Services
(current President and CEO)
Sentinel Energy Services
(current CEO)
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
(current CEO)
Ensco plc
(current CEO and current GC)
OILSERV
(current CEO and other seniorexecutive positions)
Carbo Ceramics Inc.
(current President & CEO)
Smith International Inc.
(past CEO)
BG Group
(past Chairman and past COO)
Shelf Drilling Holdings Limited
(current CEO)
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.
(current CEO)
Frank’s International N.V.
(past CEO)
Quinterra Technologies
(current Chairman)
Shawcor Ltd.
(current CEO)
CGG -Veritas
(current COO)
ConocoPhillips
(past CTO)
YPF
(past CEO)
BAE Systems
(current CEO and current Chief HumanResources Officer)
Archer Limited
(past CFO and GC, as well as other
senior executive positions)
Dover Energy
(past CFO)
NESR
(current Chairman)
Team Inc.
(current CEO)
Aker Solutions
(current COO and other senior
executive positions)
Expro
(current CEO, past CEO andcurrent CFO)
Flowserve
(current CEO)
National Petroleum Services
(current CEO)

Tetra Technologies
(past COO and multiple current
senior executive positions)

 

CEO= Chief Executive Officer
COO= Chief Operating Officer
CFO= Chief Financial Officer
GC= General Counsel

The Compensation Committee retains the flexibility to set elements of target compensation at higher percentiles based on strong business performance, for retention, for key skills in critical demand, and for positions that are of high internal value. Elements of our executives’ total direct compensation and actual payments may also be below our main comparator groups’ median as a result of our pay-for-performance philosophy, as discussed below.

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CEO Realized Pay

In the course of the Compensation Committee’s review of our executive compensation program, the Committee noted that for the past several years, our CEO’s realized pay was, in general, substantially less than his total compensation as reported in our proxy statements (his “reported pay”). We discussed this topic with stockholders during our engagement efforts in 2017. At risk compensation refers to an executive’s LTI awards and the annual cash incentive opportunity.

We calculate “realized pay” for a given year by adding together:

We consider ourselves the “University to the Industry.” Former senior Schlumberger executives have either been, or are, senior executives at the following competitors, customers and other technology-focused companies:

 

Baker Hughes
(past Chairman and CEO, current COO and
CHRO, and other current senior executives)
 TechnipFMC
(current Chairman and CEO, past Chairman
and CEO, and current GC, CTO,
CHRO and other senior executives)
actual base salary paid;Weatherford International
(past acting CEO and CFO, past interim
CFO and other senior executive)
BAE Systems
(current CEO and CHRO and
other senior executives)
Valaris
(current CEO and GC)
Ensco
(past CEO, GC and COO)
ConocoPhillips
(past CTO)
Calfrac Well Services
(past CEO)
Carbo Ceramics
(current President & CEO as well as other
senior executives)
Magseis Fairfield
(current CEO)
BG Group
(past Chairman and past COO)
Nabors
(current CFO, and multiple other
senior executives)
YPF
(past CEO)
Frank’s International
(past CEO)
Rowan Companies
(past CEO)
Patterson-UTI Energy
(current CEO)
CGG-Veritas
(current CEO and CFO)
Smith International
(past CEO and CFO)
Shelf Drilling
(current CEO)
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.
(current CEO and CFO)
Archer Limited
(current Chairman, current CFO,
and past CFO and GC)
Keane Group
(past CEO)
National Petroleum Services
(current CEO)
TEAM, Inc.
(current CEO)
Dover Energy
(past CFO)
Expro
(current CEO, past CEO and CFO,
and current senior executive)
Flowserve
(current CEO)
Noble Corporation
(former GC)
Dril-Quip
(current GC)
Tetra Technologies
(past COO and other current senior
executives)
John Wood Group
(current senior executive)
RigNet
(current GC)
Aker Solutions
(current COO and other senior
executives)
ExLog
(current Chairman, CFO and COO)
Speedcast International
(current COO)
Delek Logistics Partners
(current GC)
BJ Services
(current CEO)
Sentinel Energy Services
(current CEO and Chairman)
Shawcor
(current CEO)
Borr Drilling
(current CFO)
Rio Tinto
(current CHRO)
Key Energy Services
(past CEO)
Altus Intervention
(multiple current senior executives)
DataCloud
(current senior executive)
  
CEO = Chief Executive OfficerCOO = Chief Operating Officerthe annual cash incentive payouts for that year;CTO = Chief Technology Officer
CFO = Chief Financial OfficerGC = General Counsel
the value of RSUs and PSUs that vested during the year, valuing the shares based on the closing price of our common stock on the last business day of the year;
the value of any perquisites; and
the gain on any stock options that were exercised that year, based on the closing price of the stock on the day of the exercise, as compared to the exercise price of the option.CHRO = Chief Human Resources Officer

 

The chart below shows the actual compensation delivered to our CEO from 2013 to 2017, and demonstrates that his realized pay was significantly lower than his reported pay for all but one year during this period. Most of the compensation of our CEO, like that of our other NEOs, was “at risk.” In 2017, 88% of our CEO’s compensation was at risk.

CEO: Reported Pay vs. Realized Pay

 

As this chart shows, our CEO’s realized pay was 35.4%, 102.3%, 48.6%, 62.3%, and 30.3% of his reported pay for years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively. Our CEO’s 2014 realized pay was comparable to his 2014 reported pay because he exercised stock options in 2014, some of which were granted as early as 2006, and because one-time transitional PSUs that were awarded in 2013 vested in 2014.

 

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Pay-for-Performance — Executive Pay and Alignment

 

As part of the Compensation Committee’s annual review of our executive compensation program, in July 2019 the Committee directed Pay Governance to prepare a comparative pay-for-performance assessment against two sets of peer group companies:

the companies in our oil industry peer group, as identified in the section entitled “Other Aspects of Our Executive Compensation Framework—Peer Group Companies” beginning on page 43; and
a core group of our key oilfield services competitors, namely Halliburton, Baker Hughes and National Oilwell Varco (our “core competitor peer group”).

The purpose of the comparative assessment was to determine the degree of alignment between the total realizable compensation of our named executive officers from our 2019 proxy statement and our performance relative to these companies as measured by ROCE, free cash flow growth and TSR. We selected these metrics for their effectiveness in assessing long-term Company performance.

 

Pay MixWe assessed performance on a three- and Internal Pay Equity Review

In January 2017,five-year basis ending on December 31, 2018, because the Compensation Committee analyzedbelieves that alignment of pay and performance is more effectively assessed over the mix of our executives’ compensation elements. In carrying out its analysis, the Compensation Committee considered the relative size of direct compensation elements of companies in Schlumberger’s two main comparator groups in the section entitled “Other Aspects of our Executive Compensation Framework—Peer Group Companies” as well as internal factors. With regard to pay mix, the Compensation Committee also reviewed the elements of compensation for the Company’s NEOs, both in relation to one anothermid- and in comparison with the average pay mix of the Company’s executive officers. Based on its review, the Committee concluded that the mix of base salary, target annual cash incentive and LTI was appropriate for each of Schlumberger’s NEOs.

long-term. The Compensation Committee also reviewed internal pay equity at its January 2017 and October 2017 meetings. Our executive officers operate as team. Therefore, the Compensation Committee considers internal pay equity to be an important factor in its executive compensation decisions. The Committee reviewed the total realizable compensation of Mr. Kibsgaard, our former CEO, against that of other CEOs (i) in our oil industry peer group and (ii) in our core competitor peer group. It then separately reviewed the CEO in relation to thetotal realizable compensation of our named executive officers from our 2019 proxy statement as a group against that of named executive officers at other executive officer positions, and our executives’ compensation both in relation to one another and in comparison with the averagecompanies comprising these two peer groups.

As a result of the assessment, the Committee determined that the total realizable compensation of our othernamed executive officer positions. The Compensation Committee noted thatofficers from our 2019 proxy statement was generally aligned with performance, with especially strong alignment between their realizable compensation and free cash flow growth and ROCE performance over the ratiofive-year period.

For purposes of target total direct compensation between the CEO andCommittee’s assessment, “total realizable compensation” for each period consisted of the second-highest paid executive officer was similar to that in the three prior years. The Compensation Committee also noted that the levels of target total direct compensation for the third- to the fifth-highest paid officers were very closely clustered together, consistent with their relative positions within the Company. As a result, the Compensation Committee concluded that internal pay equity was appropriate.following:

actual base salary paid;
actual cash incentive payouts; and
the December 31, 2018 market value of the following:
the intrinsic value of in-the-money stock options granted during the applicable period;
the intrinsic value of any unvested RSUs; and
for performance-based incentive awards, (i) the actual award payout value of awards vesting during the applicable period and (ii) the estimated payout values for awards granted in 2017 and 2018, based on company disclosures (and in all cases based on actual stock prices as of the end of the period, not as of the date of grant).

 

Elements of Total Direct Compensation; 20172019 Decisions

 

Base Salary

 

Base salary is the fixed portion of an executive’s annual compensation, which provides some stability of income since the other compensation elements are variable and not guaranteed.at risk. On appointment to an executive officer position, base salary is set at a level that is competitive with base salaries in the applicable peer compensation groups for that position, and takes into account other factors described below.

 

Base salaries for each executive officer position are compared annually with similar positions in the applicable compensation peer groups. Base salary changes for executive officers, except the CEO, are recommended by the CEO and subject to approval by the Compensation Committee, taking into account:

 

 comparable salaries for executives with similar responsibilities in the applicable peer groups;
 
comparison to internal peer positions;
 
the Company’s performance during the year relative to the previous year and to its market peers;
 
individual business experience and potential; and
 
overall individual performance.

 

The Compensation Committee reviews the base salary of the CEO is reviewed by the Compensation Committee in executive session and recommendedrecommends his base salary to the independentnon-executive members of our Board for approval, based on the criteria described above. In addition to periodic reviews based on the factors described above, the Compensation Committee may adjust an executive officer’s base salary during the year if he or she is promoted or if there is a significant change in his or her responsibilities. In this situation, the CEO (in the case of executive officers other than himself) and the Compensation Committee carefully consider these new responsibilities, external pay practices, retention considerations and internal pay equity, as well as past performance and experience. Base salary may also be reduced when an executive officer moves to a position of lesser responsibility in the Company. Alternatively, an executive’s base salary can be frozen for a number of years until it falls in line with comparable positions in the applicable compensation peer groups.

 

Base Salary Decisions in 20172019

Annual Base Salary Review

 

The Compensation Committee reviewed the compensation of each of our NEOs in January 2017.2019. Upon review of comparative market data and taking into consideration that all of our NEOs were already positioned competitively,other relevant factors, the Compensation Committee determined to maintain the base salaries of Messrs. Le Peuch, Ayat, Al Mogharbel and Kibsgaard, as well as that of Ms. Gharbi, at their current levels for all of our NEOs who held the same position in the prior year.then-current levels. Mr. Kibsgaard’s base salary was frozen from 2015 until his retirement, while Mr. Ayat’s base salary was frozen from 2011 until his retirement.

 

NEO Promotions

In April 2019, the Compensation Committee approved the following base salary increases to the following NEOs, in connection with their promotions:

an increase to Mr. Le Peuch’s base salary from $770,000 to $1,000,000, in connection with his promotion to Chief Operating Officer;
an increase to Mr. Al Mogharbel’s base salary from $840,000 to $900,000, in connection with his promotion to Executive Vice President, Operations; and
an increase to Ms. Gharbi’s base salary from $700,000 to $770,000, in connection with her promotion to Executive Vice President, Reservoir and Infrastructure.

In July 2019, in connection with Mr. Le Peuch’s promotion to CEO, our Compensation Committee approved a further increase to his base salary from $1,000,000 to $1,400,000, which placed him at approximately the 50thpercentile of both the oil industry peer group and the general industry peer group.

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Annual Cash Incentive Awards

 

The Company pays annual performance-based cash incentives to its executives to foster a results-driven, pay-for-performance culture and to align their interests with those of Schlumberger’sour stockholders.

 

The Compensation Committee selects performance-based measures that it believes strike a balance between motivating an executive to increase near-term operating and financial results in the near-term and driving profitable long-term Company growth and value for stockholders. Annual cash incentive award paymentsawards are made each Februaryearned according to the achievement of financial, strategic, operational and personal objectives, as described below.

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One half of an executive’s annual cash incentive payout potential is based on the achievement of pre-established personal objectives, while the other half is based on the Company’s achievement of pre-established financial goals. The financial half of the annual cash incentive has an incremental financial element applicable to our CEO and the other NEOs, which means that the maximum cash incentive opportunity can be up to 300% of target, based on achievement of superior financial results. The personal half of the incentive cash payment has no upside potential, meaning the maximum payout with respect to this half of the target annual cash incentive is 100% of target. Under this approach, the maximum cash incentive opportunity based on both financial and personal strategic objectives combined cannot exceed 200% of target.

The Compensation Committee reviews and approves the financial and other objectives applicable to the NEOs (and, in the case of the CEO, recommends to the independentnon-executive directors of the Board the financial objectives ofapplicable to the CEO and the other NEOs.CEO). The Compensation Committee believes that, with regard to Company financial targets or financial performance goals, as well as our NEOs’ key personal objectives, it is important to establish criteria that, while very difficult to achieve in an uncertain global economy, are realistic. When

Financial Objectives

As discussed above, based on stockholder feedback in 2018, the Compensation Committee approved new financial performance criteria and weightings for the NEOs’ 2019 target annual cash incentive in January 2019, with 30% of their 2019 target annual cash incentive opportunity being based on achievement of adjusted EPS targets and 40% on achievement of pre-established cash flow generation targets.

As a result, for our 2019 annual cash incentive program, the 70% quantitative financial component included two different metrics—adjusted EPS and cash flow generation—in addition to the 30% qualitative portion, as reflected in the following chart:

As shown in the above chart under “Payout Range,” an executive’s 2019 maximum annual cash incentive payment would equal 200% of target, consistent with the maximum payment opportunity for 2017 and 2018.

In 2018, one half of our NEOs’ target annual cash incentive opportunity was based on adjusted EPS targets, and 20% was based on revenue and pretax operating income (“PTOI”) targets, rather than cash flow generation targets. The Compensation Committee determined that it was appropriate to replace the 2018 revenue and PTOI goals with 2019 cash flow generation goals, because it was consistent with Schlumberger’s stated commitment in early 2019 to meet its cash commitments in that year without increasing net debt. This metric also supports our goal to pursue opportunities that enhance stockholder value consistent with our CEO’s new strategy, such as reinvesting in the Company’s future growth, returning value to stockholders through dividends, reducing debt and other strategic initiatives.

The Committee also considered that the cash flow generation goals in the annual cash incentive portion of our NEOs’ compensation program differed from the free cash flow conversion goals contained in the LTI portion of our NEOs’ compensation program. This is because the annual cash incentive portion focuses solely on the absolute amount of cash generated over a one-year period, whereas the free cash flow conversion PSU payout is based on the percentage of free cash flow converted from cumulative net income over a two-year period. The Compensation Committee also determined that it was appropriate to more heavily weight the financial portion of our NEO’s 2019 target annual cash incentive opportunity toward cash flow generation targets instead of adjusted EPS targets.

The Compensation Committee further determined that it was appropriate in 2019 to continue to tie a significant portion—30%—of our NEOs’ annual cash incentive opportunity to the achievement of adjusted EPS goals, because adjusted EPS closely reflects stockholder value creation and aligns the interests of management with those of our stockholders.

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The Compensation Committee selected adjusted EPS and cash flow generation as the absolute measures upon which to base the financial portion of our NEOs’ annual cash incentive payout opportunity because they are the primary absolute bases on which we set our performance expectations for the year. We also believe that consistent adjusted EPS growth and cash flow generation lead to long-term stockholder value.

As a general matter, when considering the Company’s operating results for purposes of the financial portion of the annual cash incentive opportunity, the Compensation Committee may take into accountmake adjustments for unusual or infrequent charges or gains, depending on the nature of the item. The Compensation Committee may make adjustmentsitem, when it believes that our executives and other employees would be inappropriately penalized by, or would inappropriately benefit from, these items. For example, the Compensation Committee may exclude charges that arise from actions that management takes to proactively address events beyond its control, such as the industry downturn over the past few years, or to adjust for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

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Key Personal Objectives

 

PersonalOur NEOs’ key personal objectives are established at the start ofapproved early in the fiscal year. The Compensation Committee reviews and, subject to approval by the non-executive members of the Board, approves the key personal strategic objectives of the CEO and assesses his performance against those objectives in determining a portion of his annual cash incentive award opportunity, taking into account performance for the just-completed fiscal year versus predefined commitments for the fiscal year; unforeseen financial, operational and strategic issues of the Company; and any other information it determines is relevant, subject to approval by the independent directors of the Board.relevant. The CEO reviews and approves the key personal strategic objectives of the other NEOs, and assesses each such NEO’stheir performance against their pre-determinedpre-approved objectives in a similar way.

Each NEO’s annual cash incentive opportunity is tied to achievement of quantitative and qualitative objectivesgoals that are specific to that NEO’s position, and may relate to:

 

 group or geographical profitability or revenue growth;growth in the NEO’s area of responsibility;
 
market penetration;
 
acquisitions or divestitures;
 
non-financial goals that are important to the Company’s success, including:
  
people-related objectives such as retention, engagement and diversity;
  ethics compliance and governance;
compliance;
  health safety and environmentalsafety objectives;
  ESG objectives;
  service quality;
  new technology introduction; and
  
any other business priorities.

2019 Annual Cash Incentive Decisions for 2017Results

 

Upon review of market data, of the applicable compensation comparator groups, and taking into consideration internal pay equity and that the target annual cash incentive opportunity of our NEOs werewas already positioned competitively from a market perspective, the Compensation Committee determined in January 20172019 to leave the target annual cash incentive opportunity for all NEOs unchanged from 2016.2018. In July 2019, the Compensation Committee approved an increase to Mr. Le Peuch’s target annual cash incentive opportunity from 100% to 150% when he was promoted to Chief Executive Officer. As a result, the 20172019 target annual cash incentive for our CEOopportunity was 150% of his base salary, 75% of base salary for Mr. Juden,Kibsgaard and Mr. Le Peuch (effective August 2019), and 100% of base salary for theour other NEOs. The target annual cash incentive forNEOs (including Mr. Le Peuch increased from 60% to 100% in connection with his promotion to President of the Cameron Group.through July 2019).

 

Financial Objectives

In January 2017, the Compensation Committee approved a change to the financial half of the NEOs’ 2017 target annual cash incentive, with the result that payout of the financial half was based entirely on achievement of diluted earnings per share, excluding charges2019 Cash Flow Generation Targets and credits (“adjusted EPS”) targets. Prior to 2017, one half of our NEOs’ target annual cash incentive was based on achievement of relative performance goals and the other half was based on adjusted EPS targets. In approving this change, the Compensation Committee determined that it was appropriate to base all of our NEOs’ financial half payout solely on achievement of adjusted EPS goals, because it best reflects ultimate stockholder value creation for the year.

The Compensation Committee also selected adjusted EPS as an absolute measure upon which to base the financial portion of the annual cash incentive because it is the primary absolute basis on which we set our performance expectations for the year. It is also consistent with the manner in which we present adjusted EPS in our earnings announcements and presentations to investors. We believe that consistent adjusted EPS growth leads to long-term stockholder value. We also believe that it is the metric most widely used by our stockholders and analysts to evaluate our performance.

2017 Adjusted EPS TargetsResults

 

The process used to set annual adjusted EPScash flow generation targets starts with a review of plans and projections following bottom-up planning from the field. Adjusted EPSCash flow generation targets may increase or decrease year-over-year, taking into account:

 

 our operating and non-operating cash requirements;
industry cycles;
 anticipated customer spending;
 commodity prices;
activity growth potential;
 pricing;
introduction of new technology; and
commodity prices.

The Compensation Committee approved a cash flow generation metric to align our executives’ short-term incentive compensation with our publicly-stated goal of meeting all cash commitments in 2019 without increasing our net debt. The Committee also believed the metric should encourage management to pursue its strategy of divesting certain non-core businesses and assets while at the same time holding management accountable for investment and acquisition opportunities that it chose to pursue. However, the Committee believed that it was appropriate to exclude acquisitions requiring cash investments and divestitures generating proceeds in excess of $500 million from our cash flow generation goals, because the Committee considered that such transactions would be enterprise-level transactions that should be evaluated and pursued independently, and not be tied to short-term cash incentive payouts.

Based on the foregoing, and for purposes of the 2019 annual cash incentive payouts, the Compensation Committee approved the following formulation for measuring our cash flow generation:

cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, investments in existing assets under Asset Performance Solutions (“APS”) (formerly Schlumberger Production Management), and multiclient seismic data costs capitalized;
lesscertain charges set forth in Appendix A;
lesscash paid for business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired, provided that the purchase price for each of the individual transactions was less than $500 million; and
plusproceeds from the divestiture of businesses or assets, net of cash divested, provided that the proceeds from each of the individual transactions was less than $500 million.

The Compensation Committee set the following full-year cash flow generation targets and corresponding payouts for 2019. In setting these goals for 2019, the Compensation Committee approved cash flow generation targets at levels that reflected an 11 percent increase over the 2018 cash flow generation of $2.52 billion.

2019 Cash Flow Generation
Performance Targets
% of Cash Flow Generation
Portion
(Payout %)
Less than$2.24 billion0% 
 $2.24 billionpricing, including pricing concessions and the period it takes to recoup previous pricing levels;
  50% 
 $2.80 billionanticipated E&P spending; and
  100% 
 $3.36 billionintroduction of new technology.275%

 

In responseFor cash flow generation results between any two targets, payout is prorated. No cash incentive is earned if we do not achieve the threshold cash flow generation target.

Our 2019 cash flow generation was $3.39 billion. This resulted in a payout of 275% of the cash flow generation portion of the 2019 cash incentive opportunity.

For a reconciliation of cash flow generation to stockholder feedback during our outreach efforts in the fall of 2016, the Compensation Committee determined at itscash flow from operations, see Appendix A.

 

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2019 Adjusted EPS Targets and Results

 

January 2017 meeting to set full-yearIn 2019, the Compensation Committee changed the process for setting annual adjusted EPS targets. Rather than setting adjusted EPS targets rather than dividebased on the measurement period into two six-month periodssame process as it haddoes for setting cash flow generation targets (as described above), the Compensation Committee at its January 2019 meeting approved an adjusted EPS performance matrix informed by market analysts’ consensus estimates of our 2019 adjusted EPS as reported on Bloomberg in late February 2019 (“EPS consensus”).

The Compensation Committee believed that this methodology—setting our 100% performance target equal to EPS consensus—would more accurately reflect our performance against stockholders’ and analysts’ expectations of Company performance in 2019. The Committee also believed that this methodology would allow our adjusted EPS performance goals to be informed by analysts’ consensus estimates as to our whole industry, because by late February most of our competitors and customers would have reported their full-year audited results for the prior two years. At that meeting,year and provided forecasts for the current year.

As a result of this change, in late February 2019, the Compensation Committee approved the following full-year adjusted EPS targets and corresponding payouts for 2017:2019 based on EPS consensus:

 

2017 EPS Performance Targets % of EPS Portion of Financial Half
(Payout %)
2019 Adjusted EPS
Performance Targets
2019 Adjusted EPS
Performance Targets
 % of Adjusted EPS Portion
(Payout %)
Less than$1.20   0% $1.28   0% 
$1.20   50% $1.28 50% 
$1.30   100% $1.60 100% 
$1.50   200% $1.92 200% 
$1.70   300% 

 

For adjusted EPS results between any two targets, the payout would beis prorated. No cash incentive would be paidis earned if we do not achieve the minimumthreshold adjusted EPS target was not achieved.target.

 

The Compensation Committee approved these targets at levels that reflected expected significant improvement fromnew methodology described above resulted in our 2019 adjusted EPS of $1.14 achieved in 2016, but taking into account continued depressed market conditions, management’s continued low visibility as to when customer spending would meaningfully improve, and its awareness that pricing concessions granted to customers during the downturn would not be recovered immediately, thereby limitingperformance goals being lower than our 2018 adjusted EPS gains.

2017 Adjustedgoals, and a target performance goal that was slightly lower than our actual 2018 adjusted EPS. The Committee considered these factors in approving the new methodology and determined that the benefits of a more market-derived adjusted EPS Results

Schlumberger’s 2017matrix informed by analysts’ estimates, full-year 2018 industry data and customer and competitor forecasts for 2019 outweighed possible concerns that our 2019 adjusted EPS(1)was $1.50, while 2017 loss per share on a GAAP basis was $1.08, reflecting $3.6 billion of charges attributable performance goals may superficially appear less rigorous compared to the restructuring of our WesternGeco division, the write-down of our investment in Venezuela, a promissory note fair value adjustment, workforce reductions and other restructuring charges, impairment of multiclient seismic data, a provision for loss on a long-term construction project, and merger and integration charges related to the Cameron acquisition.prior year’s goals.

 

As in prior years, the Compensation Committee evaluated our performance based on adjusted EPS, consistent with the manner in which the Company presents adjusted EPSwe present our results in its earnings announcements and in presentations to investors. Furthermore,It is also consistent with how analysts present their estimates. In deciding to exclude the charges and credits set forth in Appendix A in calculating our adjusted EPS, the Compensation Committee considered that the charges were almost entirely noncash and were driven primarily by external market conditions. In addition, the Committee believeddetermined that the $3.6 billion of charges in 2017 resulted in earningsdid not reflect Schlumberger’s operating trends.

Schlumberger’s 2019 adjusted EPS was $1.47, while 2019 loss per share on a GAAP basis that did not reflect Schlumberger’s operating trends and generally arose from actions that management tookwas $7.32. For a reconciliation of adjusted EPS to proactively address the industry downturn, and expenses related to the Cameron acquisition.

loss per share on a GAAP basis, see Appendix A. Based on these results, the Compensation Committee approved a payout of 200%80% of target for 20172019 for the adjusted EPS component of theour NEOs’ annual cash incentive.incentive opportunity.

 

20172019 Key Personal Objectives and Results

 

 In 2017, Mr. Kibsgaard was evaluated againstLe Peuch had the following objectives, which were established at the beginning of the year:key personal objectives:
 
 GOAL ACHIEVEMENT 
 Streamline organizational structure  Oversee development of new corporate strategy; secure Board approval; and reduce structural costs by a baseline amount.oversee deployment of the same. This objective was critical to the long-term success and performance of the Company following our CEO transition and the multi-year industry downturn. Achieved. 
 Form the OneStim organization within Schlumberger; deploy Company’s idle pressure pumping capacity;  Implement key organizational changes, including a new Integrated Performance Management (“IPM”) group and close Weatherford transaction.a corporate performance management function. Mostly achieved.  Achieved. 
 Grow  Improve Company service and product quality, measured by a reduction in the Schlumberger Production Management (“SPM”) segmentCompany’s rate of non-productive time by identifying and closing specified strategic transactions.a target threshold. Achieved. 
 •  Implement the “Schlumberger Safe” program and reduce Company’s total recordable injury frequency rate by set targets.•  Mostly achieved.
•  Identify new candidates for executive succession planning.•  Achieved.
•  Lead Company in increasing employee engagement and in executing 2017 employee engagement plan.•  Achieved.
In addition to the above objectives, Mr. Kibsgaard was evaluated against strategic personal objectives such as resolutionof the outstanding receivables situations in Venezuela and Ecuador; recruiting; R&D; manufacturing; continued successfuldeployment of the Company’s Transformation, resulting in greater efficiency and reduced costs; and investor engagement.
Mr. KibsgaardLe Peuch earned 85%100% of his total 20172019 cash incentive award opportunity under his key personal objectives.
 
   

  In 2017, Messrs. Ayat, Belani, Le Peuch, and Juden sharedMr. Al Mogharbel had the following quantitative objectives, which constituted 40% of thekey personal half of each of their annual cash incentive opportunity:objectives:
 
 GOAL ACHIEVEMENT 
 Achieve greater Company revenue growth year over year as compared  Reduce total reportable incident frequency to weighted average revenue growth of two main competitors.a target threshold for all regions outside North America. Partially achieved.  Achieved. 
 Reduce Company’s total recordable injury frequency  Achieve, through his leadership and involvement, a win rate by set targets.over a target threshold for material Company tenders. Mostly  Partially achieved. 
 Support Company  Increase margins for two major Integrated Drilling Services projects in increasing employee engagement and in executing 2017 employee engagement plan.second half of 2019 versus first half of 2019. Achieved. 
 Mr. Al Mogharbel earned 83.3% of his total 2019 cash incentive award opportunity under his key personal objectives.
   

 

(1)See the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures on Appendix A.

 

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 Mr. AyatSchorn had the following key personal objectives in addition to the shared objectives described above:objectives:
 
 GOAL ACHIEVEMENT 
 Oversee closure  Define and execute the newly-established IPM organization, to support the growth of at least 90% of audits identified in action plan; reduce audit turn-around time to fewer than 50 days.the IPM product lines. Achieved. 
 Reduce the Company’s Days Sales Outstanding (“DSO”) by pre-established quarterly targets.  Execute on Schlumberger Production Management realignment strategy. Substantially achieved.  Achieved. 
 Succesfully  Develop and implement working capital reduction project.individual product line strategies aligned with new corporate strategy. Achieved. 
 Mr. AyatSchorn earned 85%100% of his total 20172019 cash incentive award opportunity under his key personal and shared objectives.
Ms. Gharbi had the following key personal objectives: 
    

Mr. Belani had the following personal objectives in addition to the shared objectives described above: 
 GOAL ACHIEVEMENT 
 Reduce oustanding Company inventory by quarterly value thresholds.  Define and execute restructuring of rig and rig equipment product lines. Substantially achieved.  Achieved. 
 Realign Company research priorties  Develop strategy for OneSurface®product line to align with Company’s long-termnew corporate strategy. Achieved. 
 Adjust Company engineering portfolio for greater focus on customer-oriented software development.  Reduce Cameron inventory to a specified amount. Achieved.  Partially achieved. 
 Mr. Belani  Increase Cameron bookings to a specified amount.  Partially achieved.
Ms. Gharbi earned 82.1%66.7% of hisher total 20172019 cash incentive award opportunity under hisher key personal and shared objectives. 
   
  

 Mr. Le PeuchKibsgaard had the following key personal objectives in addition to the shared objectives described above:objectives:
 
 GOAL ACHIEVEMENT 
 Reduce DSO by pre-established quarterly targets.  Prepare for, support and oversee transition plan of successor Chief Executive Officer. Mostly achieved.  Achieved. 
 Reduce oustanding Company inventory by quarterly value thresholds.  Oversee the development and strategic planning for key climate-related sustainability initiative. Substantially achieved.  Achieved. 
 Increase margins and growth in the Surface and V&M product lines in second half of 2017 versus first half of 2017.  Reduce Company’s global total reportable incident frequency to a target threshold. Substantially achieved.  Achieved. 
 Mr. Le PeuchKibsgaard earned 70%100% of his total 20172019 cash incentive award opportunity under his key personal and shared objectives.
Mr. Ayat had the following key personal objectives: 
    

Mr. Juden had the following personal objectives in addition to the shared objectives described above: 
 GOAL ACHIEVEMENT 
 Oversee training of officers  Develop and directors of high-risk Company subsidiariesimplement debt refinance and joint ventures.long-term liquidity plan to align capital structure with new corporate strategy. Achieved. 
 Oversee completion  Complete strategic reviews of various Company site audits by Legal Function.Schlumberger Production Management and North America business and capital structure; and develop plans for alignment with new corporate strategy. Achieved. 
 Investigate  Prepare for, support and close 80%oversee transition plan of specified ethics & compliance investigations in fewer than 90 days.successor Chief Financial Officer. Achieved. 
 •  Oversee training of new managers (90% of relevant target population of the business unit under consideration).•  Not achieved
Mr. JudenAyat earned 80%100% of his total 20172019 cash incentive award opportunity under his key personal and shared objectives. 
   

 

2017 Annual Cash Incentive as a Percentage of Base Salary

Name Total Incentive
Range
Eligibility
(%)
 Financial Half
Range
Eligibility
(%)
 Financial Half
Incentive
Achieved
(%)
(1) Personal Half
Range
Eligibility
(%)
 Personal Half
Incentive
Achieved
(%)
(2) Total 2017
Incentive Paid
as a % of
Base Salary
(3) 
P. Kibsgaard 0-150 75 150 75 63.75 213.75 
S. Ayat 0-100 50 100 50 40.15 140.15 
A. Belani 0-100 50 100 50 41.05 141.05 
O. Le Peuch 0-100(4) 50 83 50 39.59 122.92 
A. Juden 0-75 37.5 75 37.5 30.00 105.00 
(1)Represents the combined adjusted EPS payout percentage of 200% of target, multiplied by the percentage of base salary attributable to the financial half of the annual cash incentive opportunity.
(2)Represents the personal objectives payout percentage (out of a range of 0 to 100%) multiplied by the percentage of base salary attributable to the personal objectives half of the annual cash incentive opportunity.
(3)Equals the sum of both the financial half and the personal half of the annual cash incentive achieved, expressed as a percentage of base salary.
(4)Mr. Le Peuch’s target annual cash incentive increased from 60% to 100% as a result of his promotion to President of the Cameron Group in April 2017. His total 2017 cash incentive paid represents the weighted average of his personal objectives based on both positions of employment throughout the year.

 

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Long-Term Equity Incentive Awards

 

LTI awards are designed to give NEOs and other high-value employees a longer-termlong-term stake in the Company, provide incentives for the creation of sustained stockholder value, act as long-term retention and motivation tools, and directly tie employee and stockholder interests over the longerlong term.

Since 2017, the Compensation Committee has granted 100% of our executives’ annual LTI awards in the form of PSUs, with payouts contingent on achievement of both absolute and relative Company financial performance goals.

 

In January 2017, the Compensation Committee approved2019, in response to stockholder feedback, we incorporated a significant change to our LTI award mix. Takingthree-year relative TSR modifier into account feedback from our stockholders in 2016, the Committee determined that 100%all of our 2019 PSU awards, in order to better tie our executives’ 2017 LTI awards should be incompensation to the formcreation of performance-based equity awards with payout contingent on achievement of absolute and relative Company performance goals. In prior years, our NEOs and other executive officers received 50% of their target LTI compensation in the form of performance-based equity awards and 50% in the form of stock options.stockholder value.

 

The Compensation Committee also approved the change to thebelieves that our current LTI mix based onprogram serves the following factors:objectives:

 

 to createcreates a stronger and more visible link between executive pay and Company performance;
 
to furtherfurthers align our executives’ interests with those of our stockholders;
 disincentivizes substandard performance relative to other companies in our industry;
 to mitigatemitigates the impact of the volatility of the stock market and the cyclical nature of our industry on our LTI program;
to better incentivize and retain our senior executives during any business cycle;
the view of many of our stockholders favoring performance-based incentive awards to stock options; and
 
to tieties management incentives to key metrics that our management can more readily control.

 

In January 2017, the Committee approved PSUs with a three-year performance period (the “ROCE PSUs”), which constitute 50% of our executives’ 2017 target LTI dollar value. They will vest, if at all, based on our average annual ROCE achieved over the three-year performance period as compared to the average annual ROCE of several oilfield services competitors taken together, over the same period. See “—ROCE PSUs: Performance Measure and Goals.”

The Committee also approved 2017 PSUs with a two-year performance period (the “FCF PSUs”), which constitute the other 50% of our executives’ 2017 target LTI dollar value. These PSUs will vest, if at all, based on our cumulative absolute free cash flow over the two-year performance period as a percentage of our cumulative net income, excluding charges and credits, over the same performance period. Any FCF PSUs earned will initially be in the form of restricted stock and be subject to a mandatory one-year hold period, and will vest contingent on continued employment with the Company at the conclusion of the one-year hold period. See “—Free Cash Flow PSUs: Performance Measure and Goals.”

Awards of PSUs are currently limited to our NEOs and other senior executive officers. No shares will vest under the PSUs awarded to our NEOs if we do not achieve pre-established threshold performance levels. No dividends will accrue or be paid on any unvested PSUs during the applicable performance periods.

 

In January 2019, our NEOs earned 171% of the target shares of our common stock upon vesting of the three-year PSUs that were granted to our NEOs in 2016, and 250% of the target shares of our common stock upon vesting of the two-year PSUs that were granted in 2017. In January 2020, our NEOs earned 141% of the target shares of our common stock upon vesting of the three-year PSUs that were granted to our NEOs in 2017, and 250% of the target shares of our common stock upon vesting of the two-year PSUs that were granted in 2018. See “Payouts Under PSU Awards” beginning on page 41.

How We Determined the Value of 2017 Long-Term2019 LTI Equity Awards

 

The value of an executive’s LTI grant increases with the level of an executive’s responsibility at the Company, and forCompany. For the CEO and our other NEOs, it is the largest element of their total direct compensation package.compensation. In determining the value of LTI awards granted to NEOs, the Compensation Committee (in recommending approval by the Board of the CEO’s awards) and the CEO (in recommending awards for the other NEOs) first considersconsider market data regarding the LTI value for the most comparable positions in the Company’s executive compensation comparatorpeer groups, as well as several other factors, which may include:

 

 the Company’s financial and operating performance during the relevant period;
 
the size and mix of the compensation elements for the executive officer;
 
retention;
 
achievement of non-financial goals;
 the executive officer’s contribution to the Company’s success;
 
the level of competition for executives with comparable skills and experience;
 
the total value and number of equity-based awards granted to an executive over the course of his or her career, together with the retentive effect of additional equity-based awards; and
 
internal equity of peer position career grants.

 

The Compensation Committee determinedapproved the target dollar value of annual LTI awards for our NEOs in 20172019 at its January meeting, based on the relevant factors above. For 2017 compensation, the target number of ROCE PSUs awarded to an NEO was determined by dividing 50% of the total target LTI value by the estimated grant date fair value of a PSU; the number of FCF PSUs awarded was determined by dividing 50% of the total target LTI value by the estimated grant date fair value of a PSU.

 

The actual grant date fair value of each grant, computedLTI Grants to Our NEOs in accordance with applicable accounting standards, is disclosed in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 2017 table below. The tables below detail the estimated grant date fair value and number of ROCE PSUs and FCF PSUs granted to the NEOs.

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2019

 

Annual PSU Grants; TSR Modifier

 

PSU Grants in 2017

In January 2019, the Compensation Committee decided to hold flat the 2019 target annual LTI grant values for all our NEOs, based on its review of comparator peer group data and the market environment. The Compensation Committee approved (and in the case of Mr. Kibsgaard, our CEO, the independentnon-executive members of the Board approved):

awards of PSUs with a three-year ROCE performance period (the “2019 ROCE PSUs”). These PSUs will vest, if at all, based on our average annual ROCE achieved over a three-year performance period commencing in 2019 as compared to the average annual ROCE of our key oilfield services competitors taken together over the same period. The 2019 ROCE PSUs constitute 50% of our executives’ 2019 target annual LTI dollar value. See “—2019 ROCE PSUs: Performance Measures and Goals” beginning on page 39.
awards of PSUs with a two-year FCF conversion performance period (the “2019 FCF Conversion PSUs”). These PSUs will vest, if at all, based on the percentage of our cumulative net income, excluding charges and credits, that we are able to convert to free cash flow in 2019 and 2020. The 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs constitute the other 50% of our executives’ 2019 target annual LTI dollar value. See “—2019 FCF Conversion PSUs: Performance Measures and Goals” beginning on page 40.

The Board also approved a three-year relative TSR modifier that applies to all 2019 ROCE PSUs and 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs. As a result, all of our NEOs’ 2019 PSUs are subject to a three-year TSR performance metric and will vest, if at all, only after a three-year TSR performance period.

Under this modifier, the number of shares that our NEOs would earn will be reduced by 25 percentage points (e.g. from 100% of target to 75% of target) if our cumulative TSR during the three-year TSR performance period commencing in 2019 is in the bottom 33rdpercentile relative to the TSR of the individual companies comprising the OSX Index. This modifier will only reduce the number of shares earned under a PSU award, but will not increase the number of shares earned.

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The following awards fortable details the target number of ROCE PSUs and FCF Conversion PSUs granted to our NEOs in January 2017. The Compensation Committee, based on its review of comparator peer group data, determined to hold annual target LTI2019 and the estimated grant values flat for Messrs. Kibsgaard, Ayat and Belani. Mr. Le Peuch was awarded PSUs with a target dollar value of $3.2 million in connection with his appointment in April 2017 to President of our Cameron Group. In addition, Mr. Juden’s annual target LTI dollar value was increased from $2.7 million to $3.0 million based on a comparative market analysis.

The following table shows the grantdate fair values of the NEOs’ 20172019 and 2018 annual LTI awards, andas well as the year-over-year percentage change between the two amounts. This table does not include

Name Target Number
of ROCE PSUs
 Target Number
of FCF Conversion
PSUs
 Target Value
of 2019 Annual
LTI Grants(1)(2)
 Target Value
of 2018 Annual
LTI Grants(2)
 % Change
O. Le Peuch 44,800 44,800 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 0%
K. Al Mogharbel 44,800 44,800 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 0%
P. Schorn 44,800 44,800 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 0%
H. Gharbi 44,800 44,800 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 0%
P. Kibsgaard 168,000 168,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 0%
S. Ayat 56,000 56,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 0%

(1)Excludes PSU grants awarded to Messrs. Le Peuch and Al Mogharbel in connection with their promotions in 2019.
(2)The actual grant date fair value of each grant, computed in accordance with applicable accounting standards, is disclosed in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 2019 table on page 51.

NEO Promotions

The Compensation Committee approved the options grantedfollowing PSU awards to certain NEOs in 2019 in connection with their promotions, each such award having terms identical to the grants made in January 2019:

an award to Mr. Le Peuch of PSUs having an estimated grant date fair value of $800,000, in connection with his promotion to Chief Operating Officer.
an award to Mr. Al Mogharbel of PSUs having an estimated grant date fair value of $520,000, in connection with his promotion to Executive Vice President, Operations.
the July 2019 PSU award to Mr. Le Peuch of PSUs having an estimated grant date fair value of $10.5 million, in connection with his promotion to CEO in July 2019 and in lieu of any annual LTI award that he would have otherwise received in 2020.

Because the July 2019 PSU award represented Mr. Le Peuch’s estimated annual LTI target award in his new role as CEO, and in light of Mr. Le Peuch’s PSU award earlier in 2019 upon his appointment as Chief Operating Officer (described above), the Board determined that Mr. Le Peuch before his promotion toshould not receive an executive officer position.

  Target Number Target Number Target Value Target Value  
Name of ROCE PSUs of FCF PSUs of 2017 Grants of 2016 Grants % Change
P. Kibsgaard 73,600 71,900 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 0%
S. Ayat 24,500 24,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 0%
A. Belani 22,100 21,600 $3,600,000 $3,600,000 0%
O. Le Peuch 22,400 21,800 $3,200,000 N/A N/A
A. Juden 18,400 18,000 $3,000,000 $2,700,000 11%

No Payout under 2015-2017 PSUsannual LTI award in January 2020.

 

In January 2015,addition, in connection with our Compensation Committee granted PSUs to our NEOs and conditioned payout based on the Company’s achievement of absolute ROCE goals over a three-year performance period. In January 2018,CEO transition, the Compensation Committee determinedapproved grants of RSUs to three of our senior operational executives. The purpose of these awards was to retain these key executives through the resultsCEO transition. The awards represented only 25% of our key executives’ total reported compensation for 2019. They will vest only after three years, which provides senior executive stability to us and our shareholders.

The three NEOs received the three-year performance period for these PSUs, relativefollowing grants of RSUs in April 2019:

an award to Mr. Al Mogharbel of RSUs having an estimated grant date fair value of $2.0 million;
an award to Ms. Gharbi of RSUs having an estimated grant date fair value of $1.5 million; and
an award to Mr. Schorn of RSUs having an estimated grant date fair value of $1.5 million.

These RSUs will vest in April 2022, subject to the performance criteria established at that time.executive’s continued employment with us through the vesting date.

 

We achieved average annual ROCE of 6.3% for the three-year period 2015-2017, representing achievement below threshold. As a result, the Compensation Committee determined that no shares of Schlumberger common stock were earned under the 2015 PSUs, and our NEOs received no payout under those PSUs.

2019 ROCE PSUs: Performance MeasureMeasures and Goals

 

In January 2017,2019, the Compensation Committee set goals for the 2019 ROCE PSUs based on our average annual ROCE over a three-year performance period as compared to the average annual ROCE of severalthe following oilfield services competitors, taken together over the same period. period: Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Weatherford, National Oilwell Varco and TechnipFMC (collectively, the “ROCE comparator group”).

ROCE is a measure of the efficiency of our capital employed and is a comprehensive indicator of long-term Company and management performance. The Compensation Committee selected Halliburton, Baker Hughes, a GE company, Weatherford, National Oilwell Varco and TechnipFMC as the comparator group of oilfield services companies for the ROCE PSUs. The performance period for the ROCE PSUs began on January 1, 2017 and ends on December 31, 2019.

We selected a ROCE metric that is relative because we believe it is better suited to our cyclical industry, and because it allows us to directly compare how we deploy our capital against key comparator companies in oilfield services. Furthermore, ROCE measures performance in a way that is tracked and understood by many of our investors. This is also the metric that the Compensation Committee approved for the PSUs issued to our NEOs in 2016.2018.

 

Our selection of ROCE as thea performance metric for the ROCEour 2019 PSUs is also consistent with our strategic direction and transformation initiatives. Furthermore, ROCE measures performance in a way that is tracked and understood by many of our investors.priorities. The Compensation Committee believes that tying a part of our senior executives’ LTI pay to achieving our capital efficiency goals and comparing themthese results to that of key comparator companiescompetitors in oilfield services will motivate our executives to continue to be innovative.innovate. The Compensation Committee also believes that improvements in efficiency through innovation will increase revenue and improve margins through our continued focus on pricing and cost control.

 

Vesting ofThe ROCE performance period for the 2019 ROCE PSUs is conditionedbegan on January 1, 2019 and ends on December 31, 2021. They are also subject to a three-year TSR performance period under the Company’s achievement of a pre-determined threshold of relative annual ROCE of no fewer than 600 basis points (“bps”) below the average of all companies comprising the comparator group for the performance period. In calculating this achievement, the Committee will certify the average ROCE for each of the Company and the comparator group as a whole, in each caseTSR modifier, over the three-year performancesame period. If the relative ROCE achieved is less than or equal to 600 bps below the average of the competitor group, no shares will be earned.

 

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Vesting of these PSUs will depend on our performance compared to average ROCE of our comparator group, as illustrated in the graph below. If our average annual ROCE over the three-year period is equal to that of our ROCE comparator group as a whole, then the 2019 ROCE PSUs will vest at 100% of target. The number of PSUs that will vest and convert to shares as of the vesting date can range from 0% to 250% of the number of ROCE PSUs awarded.. In no event will payout exceed 250%. TheIf our ROCE achieved is less than or equal to six percentage achievedpoints below the average of the ROCE comparator group, no 2019 ROCE PSUs will depend on our performance compared to that of our competitors during the performance period as illustrated in the following table. vest and no shares will be earned.

At the end of the ROCE and TSR performance period,periods, the Compensation Committee will certify our average ROCE and that of the ROCE comparator group as a whole. The Committee will then determine the percentage of shares earned based on the table below.graph below, as adjusted for the three-year relative TSR modifier:

 

Average Annual Relative ROCE Achieved% of Target Shares Earned (Payout %)(1)
Less than or equal to 600 bps below the average of the PSU comparator group0%
Inclusive of and between 50 bps above the average of the PSU comparator group and 50 bps below the average of the PSU comparator group100%
Greater than or equal to 600 bps above the average of the PSU comparator group250%
(1)Fractional shares rounded up to the next whole share. Number of shares determined by linear interpolation between performance levels.

2019 ROCE PSU Payout Matrix

 

We calculate ROCE as a ratio, the numerator of which is (a) income from continuing operations, excluding charges and creditsplus (b) after-tax net interest expense, and the denominator of which is (x) stockholders’ equity, including non-controlling interests (average of beginning and end of each quarter in the year),plus (y) net debt (average of beginning and end of each quarter in the year). The Compensation Committee may adjust the Company’s income from continuing operations to take into account the effect of significant impacts or activities that are not representative of underlying business operations, such as acquisitions, divestitures, asset impairments and restructurings. Furthermore, the Compensation Committee evaluates, and may adjust for, the effect of acquisitions or divestments on a case-by-case basis for purposes of the ROCE calculation.

 

Free Cash Flow2019 FCF Conversion PSUs: Performance MeasureMeasures and Goals

 

In January 2017,2019, the Compensation Committee set goals for the 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs based on our cumulative absolute free cash flow over a two-year performance period as athe percentage of our cumulative net income, excluding charges and credits, that we are able to convert to free cash flow over a two-year performance period.

The performance period for the FCF Conversion PSUs began on January 1, 2019 and ends on December 31, 2020. The Committee believed it was appropriate to set two-year FCF conversion performance goals due to the difficulty in setting meaningful cash flow performance targets over longer periods of time in our cyclical industry. The Compensation Committee set the target free cash flow conversion goal at 70%, which was the same as in 2018.

As stated previously, the 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs are also subject to a three-year TSR performance period. period under the relative TSR modifier, from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021.

Free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the Company and is useful to investors and to management as a measure of the Company’s ability to generate cash. The performance period for the FCF PSUs began on January 1, 2017 and ends on December 31, 2018.

Our selection of free cash flow as a percentage of cumulative net income converted as the performance metric for the 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs is also part of our goal to better align executive compensation with stockholder return. We present free cash flowreturns and encourage our executives to our investors as a measure of our ability to generate cash.maintain capital discipline through business cycles. Once business needs and obligations are met, this cash can be used to reinvest in the Company for future growth or to return to stockholders through dividend payments or share repurchases. The Compensation Committee believes that tying a part of our NEO’s LTI paypayout to our efficiency in converting cumulative net income to free cash flow will incentivizeincentivizes our management to seek out appropriate opportunitiesexecutives to increase the liquidity of the Company in accordance with our transformation goals.Company.

 

FreeFor purposes of the 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs, free cash flow represents cash flow from operations, excluding charges and credits, less capital expenditures, SPM investments in APS projects (formerly known as Schlumberger Production Management), and multiclient seismic data costs capitalized. For the purposesThe terms of the FCFthese PSUs freeallow for cash flow will also excludepayments made in the acquisition of baseline production and investments up to first production for SPM projects. Not excludingAPS projects to be excluded from the calculation of free cash flow. The purpose of these payments would createexclusions is to avoid creating a potential disincentive to appropriately invest in the growthAPS business. However, in 2019, as part of the SPM businesses becauseour new strategy, we announced that we would no longer take equity positions in oil and gas assets. We also stated that we would not use cash to pay upfront costs of new projects. As a result, we do not anticipate any such costs would reduceexclusions to our free cash flow. flow under our 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs.

The Compensation Committee has the discretion to adjust the Company’s income from continuing operations to take into account the effect of significant impacts or activities that are not representative of underlying business operations, such as acquisitions, divestitures, asset impairments and restructurings. Furthermore, the Compensation Committee evaluates, and may adjust for, the effect of acquisitions or divestments on a case-by-case basis for purposes of the free cash flow calculations.

 

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Vesting of the 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs is conditioned on the Company’s achievement of a pre-determined threshold of free cash flow conversion ofrequires us to convert no less than 50% forof our cumulative net income to free cash flow over the FCF conversion performance period. In calculating this achievement, the Compensation Committee will certify the cumulative free cash flow and net income generated by the Company over the two-year FCF conversion performance period. If the percentage of free cash flow conversion is less than or equal to 50%, no shares of our common stock will be earned.

 

The number of PSUs that will convert to shares at the end of the performance period can range from 0% to 250% of the number of FCF PSUs awarded.. In no event will payout exceed 250%. The percentage achieved will depend on our performance over the FCF conversion performance period as illustrated in the following table. At the end of the FCF conversion and TSR performance period,periods, the Compensation Committee will determine the number of shares earned based on the table below.below, as adjusted for the three-year relative TSR modifier:

 

Cumulative Free Cash Flow Conversion Percentage% of Target Shares Earned (Payout %)(1)
Less than or equal to 50%0% 
62.5%50% 
75%100% 
100%200% 
Equal to or greater than 112.5%250% 
Cumulative Cash Converted to FCF% of Target Shares Earned (Payout %)(1)
Less than or equal to 50%0%
60%50%
70%100%
90%200%
Equal to or greater than 100%250%
(1)Fractional shares rounded up to the next whole share. Number of shares determined by linear interpolation between performance levels.

 

AnyPayouts Under PSU Awards

2019 Payouts Under 2016 ROCE PSUs

In January 2016, the Compensation Committee granted PSUs to our NEOs and conditioned payout based on our average annual ROCE achieved over a three-year performance period as compared to the average annual ROCE of the ROCE comparator companies (the “2016 ROCE PSUs”).

In January 2019, the Compensation Committee approved the results for the 2016 ROCE PSUs relative to the performance criteria that the Compensation Committee had previously approved. Specifically, the Compensation Committee determined that, based on the then-available reported results of the ROCE comparator companies, the 2016 ROCE PSUs had been earned at 171% of target, based on Schlumberger’s annual average ROCE of 310 basis points above the average of the ROCE comparator group through September 30, 2018, which was at the time the most recent fiscal period end reported by all of the companies comprising the ROCE comparator group. Because the award agreements for the 2016 ROCE PSUs provide that the PSUs are earned and settled in common stock as soon as practicable following the end of the ROCE performance period, the Compensation Committee approved the issuance of 90% of the shares that the Compensation Committee determined had been earned under the 2016 ROCE PSUs for the period from January 2016 through September 2018, since most of the companies in the ROCE comparator group had not yet reported their 2018 audited results.

In March 2019, the Company issued the number of additional shares determined to have been earned upon the disclosure of all of the ROCE comparator companies’ full-year 2018 audited results based on achievement of the 171% of target.

2019 Payouts Under 2017 Free Cash Flow PSUs

In January 2017, the Compensation Committee granted PSUs to our NEOs and conditioned payout based on the cumulative free cash flow generated from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018, as a percentage of cumulative net income generated over that same period, excluding charges and credits (the “2017 FCF PSUsConversion PSUs”).

In January 2019, the Compensation Committee determined that we achieved cumulative free cash flow conversion of 133% for the two-year performance period, representing achievement of 250% of target, based on the Committee’s previously approved performance criteria. As a result, our NEOs earned will initially be250% of target under the 2017 FCF Conversion PSUs. We issued the shares that were earned under the FCF Conversion PSUs in the form of restricted stock. These shares were subject to a mandatory one-year hold period, and were converted to non-restricted shares in January 2020.

2020 Payouts Under 2017 ROCE PSUs

In January 2017, the Compensation Committee granted PSUs to our NEOs and conditioned payout based on our average annual ROCE achieved over a three-year performance period as compared to the average annual ROCE of the ROCE comparator companies (the “2017 ROCE PSUs”).

In January 2020, the Compensation Committee approved the results for the 2017 ROCE PSUs relative to the performance criteria that the Compensation Committee had previously approved. Specifically, the Compensation Committee determined that, based on the then-available reported results of the ROCE comparator companies, the 2017 ROCE PSUs had been earned at 141% of target, based on Schlumberger’s annual average ROCE of 200 basis points above the average of the ROCE comparator group through September 30, 2019, which was at the time the most recent fiscal period end reported by all of the companies comprising the ROCE comparator group. Because the award agreements for the 2017 ROCE PSUs provide that the PSUs are earned and settled in common stock as soon as practicable following the end of the ROCE performance period, the Compensation Committee approved the issuance of 90% of the shares that the Compensation Committee determined had been earned under the 2017 ROCE PSUs for the period from January 2017 through September 2019, since most of the companies in the ROCE comparator group had not yet reported their 2019 audited results. Any additional shares finally determined to have been earned will be issued after all of the ROCE comparator companies disclose their full-year 2019 audited results.

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2020 Payouts Under 2018 Free Cash Flow PSUs

In January 2018, the Compensation Committee granted PSUs to our NEOs and beconditioned payout based on the cumulative free cash flow generated from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019, as a percentage of cumulative net income generated over that same period, excluding charges and credits (the “2018 FCF Conversion PSUs”).

In January 2020, the Compensation Committee determined that we achieved cumulative free cash flow conversion of 129% for the two-year performance period, representing achievement of 250% of target, based on the Committee’s previously approved performance criteria. As a result, our NEOs earned 250% of target under the 2018 FCF Conversion PSUs. These shares are subject to a mandatory one-year hold period. The restricted sharesThey will convert to non-restricted shares in January 2021 at the end of the one-year hold period, on December 31, 2019, contingent on an NEO’s continued employment with us as of that date. We believe this hold period will foster retention of our executive talent and better align the interests of our executives with that of our stockholders.

 

The actual earned dollar value of our NEOs’ PSU payouts in January 2020 was substantially less than the grant values that the Committee approved when it awarded the PSUs. Although the 2017 ROCE PSUs paid out at 141% of target and the 2018 FCF Conversion PSUs paid out at 250% of target, the actual earned dollar value of these grants together in January 2020 was approximately 106% of the grant value.

Agreements with Former NEOs

Schlumberger and Mr. Kibsgaard, our former Chairman and CEO, entered into an agreement effective as of August 1, 2019 that provides for, among other things, certain payments to Mr. Kibsgaard in exchange for three-year non-competition and non-solicitation covenants. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Kibsgaard has agreed to provide certain services to Schlumberger as needed to secure an orderly CEO transition.

Under the agreement, Mr. Kibsgaard will receive payments and benefits through July 31, 2022, consisting of (1) $2,000,000 per year, to be paid in accordance with the Company’s standard employee payroll practices; (2) medical and pension benefits for which he is eligible as an employee; and (3) reimbursement for reasonable business expenses incurred in the normal course of performing his duties under the agreement. In addition, Mr. Kibsgaard received his annual cash incentive award for his 2019 performance based on achievement of previously-established personal and financial performance targets, and a payment for accrued and unused vacation of $113,702.

As a high-technology services company, we believe that our greatest competitive strengths are our people and our intellectual property. Mr. Kibsgaard has extensive strategic, financial and market knowledge about us and our industry, important relationships with our customers, and deep ties to the scientific community at Schlumberger. Thus, our Board believed it to be in the best interest of the Company and our shareholders to enter into an agreement with Mr. Kibsgaard to secure his covenant not to compete with us for a period of three years, and to prohibit him from soliciting key employees to leave us, while retaining him to provide services as needed for the CEO transition. Under the terms of the agreement, if Mr. Kibsgaard breaches his non-competition covenant, we may immediately stop payment of all cash amounts that would otherwise be due to him, and all outstanding equity awards will be subject to cancellation. In addition, in the event of any such breach, we may require that Mr. Kibsgaard repay all payments or benefits received under the agreement.

In addition, Schlumberger and Mr. Ayat, our former CFO, entered into an agreement effective as of January 22, 2020 that provides for, among other things, certain payments to Mr. Ayat in exchange for three-year non-competition and non-solicitation covenants. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Ayat has agreed to devote 50% of his business time to Schlumberger as Senior Strategic Advisor to our CEO for a two-year period.

Under the agreement, Mr. Ayat will receive payments and benefits through January 21, 2022, consisting of (1) $1,000,000 per year, to be paid in accordance with the Company’s standard employee payroll practices; (2) continued participation in Schlumberger’s health, welfare and insurance plans on a basis comparable to that of other U.S. employees; and (3) an award of PSUs in January 2020 with a target LTI dollar value equal to 100% of Mr. Ayat’s aggregate PSU target dollar grant in January 2019, awarded on the same terms and conditions as the PSU grants to the Company’s NEOs in January 2020. In addition, Mr.Ayat received his annual cash incentive award for his 2019 performance based on achievement of previously-established personal and financial performance targets, and a payment for his accrued and unused vacation of $5,817.

As in the case of the agreement between Schlumberger and Mr. Kibsgaard, our Board believed it to be in the best interest of the Company and our shareholders to enter into an agreement with Mr. Ayat to secure his covenant not to compete with us for a period of three years, and to prohibit him from soliciting key employees to leave us, while retaining his services for up to 50% of his business time to help foster an orderly CFO transition. Under the terms of the agreement, if Mr. Ayat breaches his non-competition covenant, we may immediately stop payment of all cash amounts that would otherwise be due to him, and all outstanding equity awards will be subject to cancellation. In addition, in the event of any such breach, we may require that Mr. Ayat repay all payments or benefits received under the agreement.

The agreements with Messrs. Kibsgaard and Ayat also contain other covenants. In connection with their agreements, each of Messrs. Kibsgaard and Ayat entered into a release and waiver.

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2017 RSU Retention Grants

At the October 2017 Compensation Committee meeting, the Committee reviewed the LTI grants made to executive officers from 2011 through 2017. The Committee noted that our executive officers are expected to realize significantly less than the target value of their LTI awards for this period. The Committee determined that this was largely because the PSUs that were awarded to them in 2014 and 2015, which were subject to vesting conditions based solely on absolute ROCE targets, did not vest at all because industry conditions were much worse than was expected at the time that the Committee established and approved performance goals under those PSU awards.

The Committee noted further that it had approved absolute ROCE targets for the 2014 PSUs (with a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2016) almost a full year before the downturn began, and had approved absolute ROCE targets for the 2015 PSUs (with a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2017) only two months after the downturn had begun. Moreover, the Committee considered that the Company generated higher ROCE in 2015 and 2016 than all other major oilfield service companies, and had recorded positive ROCE throughout the downturn, even though two of the Company’s three major competitors recorded negative ROCE during that period. In short, the Committee determined, with the benefit of hindsight, that the absolute ROCE performance goals established for the 2014 and 2015 PSUs were unachievable due to the unexpected severity and duration of the industry downturn. Because of this outcome, the Committee believed that those PSUs have not had their desired effect of aligning pay with performance, which raised retention concerns as the industry began to recover and competition for our executive talent increased.

Based on these factors, the Committee awarded 20,000 RSUs to each of Messrs. Ayat, Belani and Le Peuch, and 15,000 to Mr. Juden, which will all vest in October 2020, subject to their continued employment with us through that date. The Committee considered that, in setting the size of these awards, it did not intend to replace the value of past LTI awards, as reflected by the awards’ value being equal to only approximately 35% of the 2017 target LTI value for each such NEO. The Committee took particular note that, even after giving effect to these RSU awards, each of these individuals is still expected to realize significantly less than the target value of their LTI awards for the six-year period from 2011 through 2017. Mr. Juden also received a grant of 15,000 RSUs in April 2017 for retention purposes. The Committee intends for these awards to help motivate the executives to remain with Schlumberger while we implement the re-designed LTI compensation program, which includes relative metrics. Mr. Kibsgaard, our CEO, did not accept a retention award in 2017.

Other Aspects of ourOur Executive Compensation Framework

 

Peer Group Companies

 

The Compensation Committee considers formal executive compensation survey data prepared by Pay Governance when it reviews and determines executive compensation. The Compensation Committee also reviews information on the executive compensation practices at various “peer group” companies when considering changes to the Company’s executive compensation program. To prepare for its executive compensation analysis, the Company’s executive compensation department works with Pay Governance to match Company positions and responsibilities against survey positions and responsibilities and to compile the annual compensation data for each executive officer.

 

The Company has two main executive compensation peer groups, the oil industry and general industry peer groups (our “main comparatorexecutive compensation peer groups”). The survey data prepared by Pay Governance summarize the compensation levels and practices of our main comparatorexecutive compensation peer groups, as follows:

 

 the “oil industry peer group,” which is comprised ofcomprises companies in the oil services industry, as well as E&P companies and integrated oil and gas companies, in each case with annual revenues between $6$6.4 billion and $123$127.5 billion; and
 
the “general industry peer group,” which is comprised ofcomprises other large technology-focused companies with significant international operations and annual revenues between $13$14.9 billion and $77$62.8 billion and market capitalizations of greater than $7$8 billion.

 

The Compensation Committee’s selection criteria for companies comprising the main comparatorexecutive compensation peer groups include:

 

 potential competition for executive talent;
 
revenue and market capitalization;
 
global presence and scope of international operations; and
 
companies viewed as leaders in their industry.

 

The Compensation Committee, with the assistance of Pay Governance, annually reviews specific criteria and recommendations regarding companies to add to or remove from the comparatorpeer groups. As a general matter, the Company selects suitable comparator companies such that companies in each of our two main comparatorexecutive compensation peer groups, at the median, approximate Schlumberger’s estimated revenue in the then-current year and its then-current market capitalization. The Compensation Committee modifies the peer group criteria as appropriate while seeking a satisfactory degree of stability, to provide a consistent basis for comparison. A challenge facing the Company in determining the companies appropriate for inclusion in our two main comparator peer groups for 2017 executive compensation decisions was the Company’s relatively high market capitalization, rendering it difficult to position Schlumberger at the median of each group.

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Oil Industry Peer Group

 

The oil industry peer group comprises companies in the oil services industry, as well as E&P companies and integrated oil and gas companies, allin each case with annual revenues between $6$6.4 billion and $123$127.5 billion. The broad revenue range is due to the limited number of peer companies in Schlumberger’s immediate revenue range.range, and the fact that all other oilfield service companies have lower revenue than Schlumberger. Because of Schlumberger’s significant international operations, this peer group includes non-U.S. energy and energy-related companies that also meet the criteria set forth above. Some members of this peer group frequently target Company executives for positions at the peer company. See “—The Competition for Our Executive Talent,” on pages 31-32.

 

The Compensation Committee decided to include E&P companies in this peer group based on a number of factors. First, because Schlumberger was significantly larger than all of its direct competitors in the oilfield services industry in terms of revenue and market capitalization, the Compensation Committee believed that the addition of E&P companies provided a more appropriate and complete comparator group. In addition, the Compensation Committee believed that the inclusion of E&P companies is appropriate because our executives have been hired by E&P companies in the past, and market consolidation has reduced the number of direct competitors in the oilfield services industry, thus increasing the prominence of E&P companies as competitors for executive talent.

 

In July 2016,2018, the Compensation Committee reviewed the companies constituting our two main comparatorexecutive compensation peer groups effective for 20172019 executive compensation decisions, based on the criteria set forth above. At the time of its review, Schlumberger’s full-year 20162018 revenue was forecast to be approximately $30$34 billion. ApplyingBecause Weatherford International Plc did not meet the selection criteriastrict revenue criterion set forth above for the oil industry peer group, the Compensation Committee approved the removal of Royal Dutch Shell, ExxonMobil, British Petroleum plc and TOTALWeatherford from the oil industrythis peer group because their annual revenues exceeded the new revenue maximum. The Compensation Committee also approved the addition of Devon Energy and Anadarko Petroleum to this group based on the selection criteria set forth above, effective for 2017 compensation decisions. In October 2016, the Compensation Committee also approved the addition of GE Oil and Gas to the oil industry peer group effective for 2017 compensation decisions, for evaluation of the competitiveness of compensation for our Group Presidents.group.

 

As a result of the foregoing, Schlumberger was in the 6167stthpercentile of the oil industry peer group in terms of revenue, and in the 9490thpercentile of the oil industry peer group in terms of market capitalization.

 

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The following 18 companies comprisedconstitute the oil industry peer group effective for relevant 20172019 compensation decisions:

 

   
 Oil Industry Peer Group 
   
 Oil services, E&P, and integrated oil and gas companies with annual revenues between $6B$6.4B and $123B$127.5B 
 Apache Corp.Anadarko PetroleumAnadarko Petroleum*Baker HughesBHP BillitonChevronConocoPhillips 
 ConocoPhillipsDevon EnergyDevon Energy*Eni SpAEOG ResourcesGEHalliburtonImperial Oil and Gas*Limited 
 HalliburtonImperial Oil LimitedMarathon PetroleumNational Oilwell VarcoOccidental PetroleumPetrofacPhillips 66 
 Phillips 66Suncor EnergyValeroWeatherfordTechnipFMCValero  
 *   Added to the group for 2017 executive compensation decisions.
 

 

General Industry Peer Group

 

The Compensation Committee considers data from the general industry peer group as it deems necessary or advisable to the extent that data from the first peer group may not exist, or may be insufficient, for some executive officer positions. The second group is also particularly relevant for non-operations positions, where the skills and experience may be easily transferable to other industries outside the oil and gas industry.

 

The general industry peer group provides data offrom large companies with significant international operations, and supplements the compensation data from the oil industry peer group, whose companies are closer to Schlumberger in industry type but have widely varying revenue sizes. The general industry peer group:

 

 includes multi-national companies with (i) non-U.S. annual revenue of at least 20 percent20% of consolidated revenue; (ii) a technical focus; (iii) annual revenues between $13$14.9 billion and $77$62.8 billion; and (iv) market capitalization of at least $7$8 billion;
 excludes companies that do not have a significant international scope;
includes a variety of industries, such that no single industry represents more than 25% of the general industry peer group;
includes companies in sectors that are most relevant to Schlumberger, such as the technology, engineering, chemical and mining industries, and that require highly skilled human capital; and
 
excludes companies in industries that are leastless comparable to Schlumberger’s, such as entertainment, finance, retail, life sciences and retail.pharmaceutical companies.

 

In July 2016,2018, the Compensation Committee, applying the selection criteria set forth above, approved the additionremoval of three14 life sciences and pharmaceutical companies — QUALCOMM, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Texas Instruments — tofrom the general industry peer group, effective for 20172019 compensation decisions. Tendecisions, to more closely align this peer group with companies in industries more similar to Schlumberger’s. The 14 life sciences and pharmaceutical companies removed were Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Eli Lilly and Co., Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, Medtronic, Merck & Co, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche Holding, Sanofi and Thermo Fisher Scientific. In addition, BASF SE was removed from this peer group.group because its annual revenue exceeded the criterion described above. The Compensation Committee also approved the removaladdition of Archer Daniels Midland, Danone, International Paper, FedExone company—DowDupont—as a result of the merger of Dow Chemical and UPS because these companies did not meetE.I. DuPont de Nemours, each of which had been included in the technology focus criterion above. Amazon, Alstom, Boeing, Microsoft and Siemens were removed because they did not meet the revenue criteria described above.general industry peer group for 2018 executive compensation decisions.

 

As a result of the foregoing, Schlumberger was positioned at the 3058thpercentile of the general industry peer group in terms of revenue, and the 6068thpercentile of that peer group in terms of market capitalization.

 

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The following 30 companies comprisedconstitute the general industry peer group effective for relevant 2017 compensation decisions:

General Industry Peer Group
Annual revenues between $13B and $77B with technical and global focus
3MABB Ltd.Airbus GroupAlphabet Inc.Anglo American
AstraZeneca PLCBAE SystemsBASFBayer AGCaterpillar Inc.
Cisco SystemsCoca-ColaCompagnie de Saint-GobainDeere & CoDow Chemical
E.I. Dupont de NemoursFluor CorporationGeneral DynamicsGlaxoSmithKlineHoneywell
IntelJohnson ControlsJohnson & JohnsonKoninklijke PhilipsLockheed Martin
LyondellBasellMerck & Co.Novartis AGOraclePepsiCo, Inc.
PfizerProcter & GambleQUALCOMM*RaytheonRoche Holding AG
Rio Tinto plcRolls RoyceSanofiSchneider ElectricThermo Fisher Scientific*
Texas Instruments*UnileverUnited Technologies
 *   Added to the group for 2017 executive compensation decisions.

Additional Peer Groups for Select Positions

The Compensation Committee refers to two additional executive compensation peer groups, which were effective for 2017 compensation decisions only as to our EVP Technology. These are:

the “lower-revenue oil industry peer group,” which is comprised of smaller companies in the oil services, E&P, refining and pipeline industries with annual revenues between $1.4 billion and $10 billion; and
an “R&D-focused peer group,” which is comprised of various companies from the S&P 500 Index with research and development (“R&D”) expenditures, at the median, close to Schlumberger’s R&D expenditures.

These two additional peer groups serve as a point of reference for the Compensation Committee, given the scope and level of responsibility of executive positions as to which the Compensation Committee requires additional compensation data. Prior to the introduction of these two peer groups, the Compensation Committee had determined that select executives who held very senior positions within the Company (including our EVP Technology) could, by virtue of their leadership experience and professional background at Schlumberger, become chief executives of other, smaller companies in the oil and gas industry.

The Compensation Committee applies the same selection criteria for companies comprising these two peer groups as for the main comparator groups; however, the global scope of international operations criteria does not apply to the lower-revenue oil industry peer group.

Lower-Revenue Oil Industry Peer Group

Among our NEOs, the lower-revenue oil industry peer group is relevant only for the compensation of our EVP Technology. In October 2016, the Compensation Committee, applying the selection criteria set forth, approved the addition of five companies — Aker Solutions, Transocean, Petrofac, Rowan Companies and Shawcor — to the lower-revenue oil industry peer group, effective for 2017 compensation decisions. The Compensation Committee approved the removal of Cameron International Corporation and Dresser-Rand because each was acquired in 2016, and approved the removal of Oil States International because its revenue no longer met the criteria described above.

As a result of the foregoing, the following companies formed this peer group effective for relevant 2017 compensation decisions:

Smaller Oil Industry Companies Peer Group
Oil services, E&P, refining and pipeline companies with annual revenue between $1.4B and $10B
Aker SolutionsAMEC plcCGG-VeritasDiamond Offshore DrillingEnsco plc
Exterran HoldingsFMC TechnologiesHelmerich & Payne, Inc.John Wood Group plcMcDermott International
Noble Corp.Oceaneering InternationalPatterson-UTI EnergyPetrofac CorporationRowan Companies
Shawcor Ltd.SBM OffshoreSubsea 7 SASuperior Energy ServicesTransocean Ltd.

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R&D Focused Peer Group — Similar R&D Expenditures

The R&D-focused peer group comprises large companies with significant international operations, some of which also are in our general industry peer group. While the 2016 consolidated revenue of these companies varied greatly, their R&D expenditures, at the median, approximated Schlumberger’s R&D expenditures in that year. As with the lower-revenue oil industry peer group, this peer group is relevant only for the compensation of our EVP Technology.

In October 2016, the Compensation Committee reviewed the criteria for the R&D-focused peer group. The Compensation Committee made substantial changes to this peer group, removing 11 companies from the list and adding 22 new companies. The 11 companies removed were AbbVie, Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, Baxter International, Boeing, Celgene Corp, EMC Corp., Forest Laboratories, LSI Corp., Motorola Solutions, Raytheon and United Technologies. The following 50 companies comprised the R&D-focused peer group effective for relevant 20172019 compensation decisions:

 

     
 General Industry Peer Group Companies with R&D Focus 
     
 Median R&D expenses similar to Schlumberger’s R&D expensesAnnual revenues between $14.9B and $62.8B with technical and global focus 
 3M CompanyAbbott Laboratories*AdobeABB Ltd.Anglo AmericanBAE SystemsAllergan Inc.Applied MaterialsCaterpillar 
 AT&T, Inc.*Cisco SystemsAutodesk, Inc.*Biogen Idec Inc.Compagnie de Saint-GobainBoston ScientificBroadcom Corp.Deere & CompanyDowDupontEmerson Electric 
 CA, Inc.*Fluor CorporationCaterpillar Inc.Corning Inc.Freeport-McMoRanCummins Inc.Danaher Corp.General DynamicsHewlett Packard EnterpriseHoneywell 
 Deere & Co.HP Inc.Dell EMCDelphi Automotive, PLC*IntelDow ChemicalE.I. Dupont de NemoursJohnson ControlsKoninklijke PhilipsLockheed Martin 
 eBay Inc.LyondellBasellElectronic Arts Inc.Exxon Mobil Corporation*OracleGilead SciencesHarris Corporation*QUALCOMMRaytheonRio Tinto 
 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company*Honeywell International Inc.*Intuit Inc.*Johnson Controls International plc*Juniper NetworksRolls-Royce Holdings 
SAP SE Lam Research Corporation*Schneider ElectricLockheed Martin Corporation*Medtronic, Inc.Micron TechnologyMonsanto
NetApp, Inc.NVIDIA Corp.Paypal Holdings, Inc.*Pepsico, Inc.*Procter & Gamble Company*
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.*Rockwell Collins Inc.*Salesforce.com Inc.*Seagate TechnologySymantec
 Texas InstrumentsTextron Inc.*Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.*Western Digital Corp.Yahoo! Inc.
*   Added to the group for 2017 executive compensation decisions.
United Technologies 

The table below summarizes the executive compensation peer groups that were referred to when our compensation committee approved the compensation of our various NEOs for 2017.
    

   Oil IndustryGeneral IndustrySmaller Oil IndustryR&D-Focused
Peer GroupPeer GroupPeer GroupPeer Group
Revenue $6 billion–$123 billionRevenue $13 billion – $77 billionRevenue $1.4 billion-$10 billionSimilar R&D Expenditures
All NEOs (except EVP Technology)
EVP Technology

Relative Size of Direct Compensation Elements

Schlumberger’s executive compensation program consists of three primary elements, comprising our executives’ total direct compensation:

long-term equity incentives;
annual cash incentives, based upon Company and individual performance; and
base salary.

These elements allow the Company to remain competitive and attract, retain and motivate top executive talent with current and potential future financial rewards. At the same time, this relatively simple compensation program is applied and communicated consistently to our exempt employees of more than 140 nationalities operating in approximately 85 countries.

The Compensation Committee reviews the elements of total direct compensation for the NEOs throughout the year, to evaluate whether each element of direct compensation remains at levels that are competitive with companies in Schlumberger’s two main peer groups described above. The Compensation Committee relies on its own judgment in making these compensation decisions after its review

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of external market practices of companies comprising our executive compensation peer groups, including the size and mix of direct compensation for executives in those companies. The Compensation Committee seeks to achieve an appropriate balance between annual cash rewards that encourage achievement of annual financial and non-financial objectives, and LTI awards that encourage positive long-term stock price performance, with a greater emphasis on LTI awards for more senior executives. However, the Compensation Committee does not aim to achieve a specific target of cash versus equity-based compensation.

While external market data provide important guidance in making decisions on executive compensation, the Compensation Committee does not set compensation based on market data alone. When determining the size and mix of each element of an NEO’s total direct compensation, the Compensation Committee also considers the following factors:

the size and complexity of the executive’s scope of responsibilities;
leadership, management and technical expertise, performance history, growth potential, and position in reporting structure;
overall Company and individual performance;
retention needs;
the recommendations of the CEO (except for his own compensation); and
internal pay equity.

The charts below show the percentage of 2017 base salary, target annual cash incentive and LTI compensation established by the Compensation Committee in January 2017 for our CEO and other NEOs. Approximately 88 percent of the direct compensation of our CEO and 87 percent of our other NEOs was at risk, demonstrating management’s alignment with stockholders’ interests. In 2017, the portion of total compensation that was at risk is as follows:

Schlumberger CEO 2017 Pay Mix

Schlumberger Other NEO 2017 Pay Mix

Based on market data provided by Pay Governance, Schlumberger’s pay mix generally aligns with that of both of our main comparator groups. The Compensation Committee may, at its discretion, modify the CEO’s, or any other NEO’s mix of base pay, annual cash incentive and LTIs, or otherwise adjust an NEO’s total compensation, to best fit his specific circumstances. This provides flexibility to the Compensation Committee to compensate NEOs appropriately as they near retirement, when they might not receive any LTI awards for their final years of service. The Compensation Committee may also increase the size of an LTI award to an NEO if the aggregate career LTI awards granted do not adequately reflect the executive’s current position and level of responsibility within the Company, taking into account external market practices and the other factors described above.

Role of the Independent Executive Compensation Consultant

 

The Compensation Committee has retained Pay Governance as its independent consultant with respect to executive compensation matters. Pay Governance reports only to, and acts solely at the direction of, the Compensation Committee. Schlumberger’s management does not direct or oversee the activities of Pay Governance with respect to the Company’s executive compensation program. Pay Governance prepares compensation surveys for review by the Compensation Committee at its October meeting. One of the purposes of the October meeting is to assess compensation decisions made in January of that year in light of comparative data to date; another purpose of the October meeting is to prepare for the annual executive officer compensation review the following January.

 

Pay Governance works with the Company’s executive compensation department to compare compensation opportunities of the Company’s executive officers with compensation opportunities for comparable positions at companies included in the compensation surveys conducted by Pay Governance at the direction of the Compensation Committee. Pay Governance and the Company’s executive compensation department also compile annual compensation data for each executive officer. The Compensation Committee has also instructed Pay Governance to prepare an analysis of each named executive officer’s compensation. The Compensation Committee has also retained Pay Governance as an independent consulting firm with respect to non-employee director compensation matters. Pay Governance prepares an analysis of competitive non-employee director compensation levels and market trends using the same two main peer groups as those used in the executive compensation review.

 

The Compensation Committee has assessed the independence of Pay Governance pursuant to SEC rules and has concluded that its work did not raise any conflict of interest that would prevent Pay Governance from independently representing the Compensation Committee.

 

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Procedure for Determining Executive Compensation; Role of Management

 

The Compensation Committee evaluates all elements of executive officer compensation each January, after a review of the achievement of financial and personal objectives with respect to the prior year’s results. The purpose is to determine whether any changes in an officer’s compensation aremay be appropriate. The CEO does not participate in the Compensation Committee’s deliberations with regard toregarding his own compensation. At the Compensation Committee’s request, the CEO reviews with the Compensation Committee the performance of the other executive officers, but no other named executive officer has any input in executive compensation decisions. The Compensation Committee gives substantial weight to the CEO’s evaluations and recommendations because he is particularly able to assess the other executive officers’ performance and contributions to the Company. Our Vice President of Human of Resources assists the CEO in developing the executive officers’ performance reviews and reviewing market compensation data to determine compensation recommendations for our executives. The Compensation Committee independently determines each executive officer’s mix of total direct compensation based on the factors described in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Other Aspects of ourFramework for Setting Executive Compensation Framework—in 2019—Relative Size of Direct Compensation Elements.” Early in the calendar year, financial and personal objectives for each executive officer are determined for that year. The Compensation Committee may, however, review and adjust compensation at other times as the result of new appointments or promotions during the year.

 

The following table summarizes the approximate timing of significant executive compensation events:

 

EVENT TIMING
Establish Company financial objectives and NEO key personal objectives JanuaryFirst quarter of each fiscal year for current year
Establish CEO personal objectives  Review and approve the peer group companies used for compensation benchmarking EarlyJuly of each year for compensation in the first quarter of thefollowing fiscal year for current year and finalized during April
Perform competitive assessment to determine how Schlumberger’s compensation decisions compared to decisions made by companies included in the compensation surveysOctober of each fiscal year for current year  
Independent compensation consultant provides analysis for the Compensation Committee to evaluate executive compensation October of each year for compensation in the following fiscal year  
Evaluate Company and executive performance (achievement of objectives established in previous fiscal year) and recommend   annual cash incentive compensation based on those results Results approved in January of each fiscal year for annual cash incentive compensation with respect to prior year. The annual cash incentive earned infor the prior fiscal year is paid in February of the current fiscal year
Review and recommend executive base salary and determine equity-based grants January of each fiscal year for base salary for that year and for equity-based grants

 

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Long-Term Equity Awards — Granting Process

 

The Compensation Committee is responsible for granting long-term equity-based compensation under our omnibus stock incentive plans. The Compensation Committee approves a preliminary budget for equity-based grants for the following year at each October meeting. Management determines the allocation for groups within the Company and individual recommendations are made by the heads of the Groupsgroups and approved by the CEO. The Compensation Committee approves all equity-based awards, including executive officer awards, which are recommended by the CEO, except for his own. Awards for executive officers other than the CEO are granted by the Compensation Committee and discussed with the Board. Awards for the CEO are granted by the Compensation Committee following approval by the full Board.

 

In addition to considering the value of each equity-based award, management and the Compensation Committee also consider the overall potential stockholder dilution impact and “burn rate,” which is the rate at which awards are granted as a percentage of common shares outstanding. Each year, the Compensation Committee reviews a budgeted grant date value of equity-based awards to our executives and other eligible employees and makes a recommendation to the Board for approval. This review and recommendation process includes an analysis of potential dilution levels and burn rates resulting from the potential grant of such awards. The Compensation Committee and management use this analysis regarding dilution levels and burn rates as an additional factor in approving long-term equity awards.

 

The regular Board and Compensation Committee meeting schedule is set at least a year in advance with Board meetings held quarterly, generally toward the end of January,in mid-January, April, July and October. The timing of these committee meetings is not determined by any of the Company’s executive officers and is usually two days in advance of the Company’s announcement of earnings. The Compensation Committee usually sets the equity award grant date as the day of the BoardCompensation Committee meeting. The Company does not time the release of material non-public information for the purpose of affecting the values of executive compensation. At the time equity grant decisions are made, the Compensation Committee is aware of the earnings results and takes them into account, but it does not adjust the size or the mix of grants to reflect possible market reaction.

 

Annual grants of equity-based awards to the NEOs, other senior executive officers and the rest of the Company’s eligible employees are made at the January meeting of the Compensation Committee. However, specific grants may be made at other regular meetings, to

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recognize the promotion of an employee, a change in responsibility or a specific achievement.achievement, or to achieve other key compensation objectives. The exercise price for all stock options granted to executive officers and other employees is the average of the high and low trading priceprices of the Schlumberger common stock on the NYSE on the date of grant, which has been Schlumberger’s practice for many years. The Board and the Compensation Committee have the discretion to grant equity awards with different vesting schedules as they deem appropriate or necessary.

 

Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines

 

The Compensation Committee and management believe strongly in linking executive long-term rewards to stockholder value. OurIn 2019, our Board, upon recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee, adopted revised executive stock ownership guidelines in 2011 applicable to our executive officers and other key position holders.

Senior executives are required to hold the numbers of shares equal to the multiple of base salary set forth below.below:

 

TitleStock Ownership Multiple
Chief Executive Officer6x base salary
Executive Vice Presidents3x base salary
Executive Officers (non-EVP)2x base salary
Key Staff Positions1x base salary

 

All executives subject to the guidelines must retain 50% of net shares acquired upon the exercise of stock options and after the vesting of PSUs and RSUs, after payment of applicable taxes, until they achieve the required ownership level.

 

The guidelines provide that executives have five years to satisfy the ownership requirements. After the five-year period, executives who have not met their minimum stock ownership requirement must retain 100% of the net shares acquired upon stock option exercises and any PSU and RSU vesting until they achieve their required ownership level. Stock ownership for the purpose of these guidelines does not include shares underlying vested or unvested stock options, unvested RSUs or unvested PSUs.

 

As of December 31, 2019, all of our then-serving NEOs were in compliance with our stock ownership guidelines.

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Other Executive Benefits and Policies

 

No Hedging or Pledging of Schlumberger StockEmployment Agreements with Current Executive Officers

 

Schlumberger’s insider trading policy prohibits executives from speculating inHistorically, our named executive officers have not had employment, severance or change-in-control agreements with the Company’s stock, which includes, pledging; hedging; short selling; buyingCompany, and serve at the will of the Board. This enables the Company to terminate their employment using judgment as to the terms of any severance arrangement and based on specific circumstances at the time they cease being executive officers. We do not enter into employment, severance or selling publicly-traded options, including writing covered calls; orchange-in-control agreements with any other type of derivative arrangement on the Company’s stock that has a similar economic effect.newly-hired executive officers.

 

Retirement Benefits

 

In line with Schlumberger’s aim to encourage long-term careers with the Company and to promote retention, retirement plans are provided, where possible, for all employees, including named executive officers, according to local market practice. Schlumberger considers longer-termlong-term benefit plans to be an important element of the total compensation package. The pension plans provide for lifetime benefits for certain employees upon retirement after a specified number of years of service and take into account local practice with respect to retirement ages. They are designed to complement but not be a substitute for local government plans, which may vary considerably in terms of the replacement income they provide, and other Company sponsored savings plans. Employees may participate in multiple retirement plans in the course of their career with the Company or its subsidiaries, in which case they become entitled to a benefit from each plan based upon the benefits earned during the years of service related to each plan. The qualified plans are funded through cash contributions made by the Company and its subsidiaries based on actuarial valuations and/or regulatory requirements.

 

Some of the Schlumberger U.S. retirement plans are non-qualified plans that provide an eligible employee with additional retirement savings opportunities that cannot be achieved with tax-qualified plans due to limits on annual compensation that can be taken into account or annual benefits that can be provided under qualified plans.

 

Officers and other employees in the United States whose compensation exceeds the qualified plan limits are eligible to participate in non-qualified excess benefit programs for 401(k), profit-sharing and pension, whereby they receive correspondingly higher benefits.pension. Employees and executive officers assigned outside the United States are entitled to participate in the applicable plans of the country where they are assigned, including supplemental plans where available.

 

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Retirement Practices

 

The Company has a practice of phased retirement, which, at the discretion of the Company, may be offered to certain executive officers (other than the CEO) who are approaching retirement.from time to time. This practice involves a transitionentering into retirementan agreement whereby the individual ceases being an executive officer and relinquishes primary responsibilities. He or she remains an employee and generally receives lesser salary over time for reduced responsibilities and reduced working time. The arrangements are typically in place for an average of two to three years, as agreed at the start of the term. The purpose is to allow the outgoing executive officer to support the incoming executive officer for a period of time to provide for a smooth succession and to provide resources to the Company in particular areas of expertise while agreeing not to join a competitor during the employment period. In these circumstances, the Company maintains pension contributions and other benefits such as medical and insurance, and the executive officer continues to vest in previously-granted LTI awards. During this period, however, the executive officer generally is no longer eligible for additional equity incentive compensation or, once his or her work time is reduced, for an annual cash incentive opportunity.

 

Other Benefits

 

Schlumberger seeks to provide benefit plans, such as medical coverage and life and disability insurance, on a country-by-country basis in line with market conditions. Where the local practice is considered to be less than the Schlumberger minimum standard, the Company generally offers the Schlumberger standard. Our named executive officers are eligible for the same benefit plans provided to other employees, including medical coverage and life and disability insurance as well as supplemental plans chosen and paid for by employees who wish additional coverage. There are no special insurance plans for our named executive officers.

 

Limited Perquisites

 

Schlumberger provides only limited perquisites to its named executive officers, which are identified in the narrative notes to the Summary Compensation Table.

 

No Employment Agreements or Other Arrangements

Our named executive officers do not have employment, severance or change-in-control agreements, but serve at the will of the Board. This enables the Company to terminate their employment using judgment as to the terms of any severance arrangement and based on specific circumstances at the time they cease being executive officers.

 

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Recoupment of Performance-Based Cash and Equity Awards (Clawback)

 

OnIn January 2019, our Board, upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, our Board in July 2006 adopted a revised policy on recoupingregarding recoupment of performance-based incentive compensation, whether paid in the form of equity or cash, awards in the event of specified restatements of financial results. Under the revised policy, if financial results are significantly restated due to fraud or other intentional misconduct, the BoardCompensation Committee will review any performance-based cash awardsor incentive compensation paid to executive officers who are found to be personally responsible for the fraud or other intentional misconduct that caused, in whole or in part, the need for the restatement andrestatement. Based on that review, the Committee will to the extent permitted by applicable law, requiretake such actions as it deems appropriate or necessary, including recoupment of any amounts paid in excess of the amounts that would have been paid based on the restated financial results. In addition, our performance-based equity awards and any shares of stock that are issued as a result of vesting of these awards are subject to recoupment under the terms of those awards.

 

Impact of Tax Treatment

 

Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code limits the amount of compensation that may be deducted per covered employee to $1 million per taxable year. For 2017 and prior years, covered employees for this purpose included our Chief Executive Officer and the three next most highly compensated executive officers (other than the Chief Financial Officer) required to be reported as named executive officers, although any compensation that met the requirements of qualified performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) was not subject to this deduction limitation. For grants made prior to 2018, the Company’s equity incentive plans were intended to provide stock options and PSUs that generally qualified as performance-based compensation for purposes of Section 162(m) so that stock options and PSUs were not expected to be subject to the $1 million limitation. Following the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, beginning with the 2018 calendar year, thethis $1 million annual deduction limitation applies to all compensation paid to any individual who is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or one of the other three most highly compensated executive officers for 2017 or any subsequent calendar year, and thereyear. There is no longer any exception to this limitation for qualified performance-based compensation. Although some outstanding stock options and PSUs will not result in a compensation deduction until after 2017, the transition rules in effect(as there was for binding contracts in effect on November 2, 2017 may allow these awardsperiods prior to qualify for the exemption from the $1 million annual

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deduction limitation provided that such grants are not materially modified. For periods after 2017, without the performance-based compensation exception,2018). Thus, it is expected that any compensation deductions (other than grandfathered amounts) for any covered individual who is our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or one of our other three most highly compensated executive officers in 2017 or any later year will be subject to a $1 million annual deduction limitation.limitation (other than for certain compensation that satisfies requirements for grandfathering under the new law). Although the deductibility of compensation is a consideration evaluated by the Compensation Committee, the Compensation Committee believes that the lost deduction on compensation payable in excess of the $1 million limitation for the named executive officers is not material relative to the benefit of being able to attract and retain talented management. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee will continue to retain the discretion to pay compensation that is not deductible.

 

Compensation Committee Report

 

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with the Company’s management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis included in this proxy statement. Based on that review and discussion, the Compensation Committee has recommended to theour Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement.

 

SUBMITTED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE SCHLUMBERGER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
Peter L.S. CurrieIndra K. Nooyi, ChairPeter L.S. CurrieLeo Rafael ReifHenri SeydouxJeff W. Sheets

 

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Executive Compensation Tables and Accompanying Narrative

 

20172019 Summary Compensation Table

 

The following table sets forth the compensation paid by the Company and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172019 to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the next three most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as executive officers aseach of December 31, 2017 (each an “NEO” or a “named executive officer”).our NEOs.

 

Name Year Salary ($) Bonus ($)(1)  Stock
Awards
($)
(2)  Option
Awards
($)
(3)  Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
(1)  Change in
Pension Value &
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
(4)  Estimated
All Other
Compensation
($)
(5)  Total
($)
Paal Kibsgaard 2017 2,000,000  N/A   11,998,506   0   4,275,000   2,344,577   141,257(6)   20,759,340
Chairman & CEO 2016 2,000,000  N/A   6,000,813   5,998,080   2,775,000   1,733,155   52,546   18,559,594
  2015 1,925,000  N/A   6,022,706   5,995,640   3,254,600   931,676   145,180   18,274,802
Simon Ayat 2017 1,000,000  N/A   5,206,165   0   1,401,500   745,143   105,875(7)   8,458,683
EVP & CFO 2016 1,000,000  N/A   2,000,271   1,999,360   925,000   539,375   84,616   6,548,982
  2015 1,000,000  N/A   2,005,173   2,006,060   1,115,400   388,393   130,126   6,645,152
Ashok Belani 2017 900,000  N/A   4,810,285   0   1,269,450   763,364   94,050(8)   7,837,149
EVP Technology 2016 900,000  N/A   2,907,663   1,802,240   810,000   609,364   84,466   7,113,733
  2015 900,000  N/A   1,803,937   1,803,200   1,015,100   348,110   116,708   5,987,055
Olivier Le Peuch 2017 683,333  N/A   4,717,540   316,950   840,000   877,867   61,287(9)   7,496,977
President,                               
Cameron Group                               
Alexander Juden 2017 750,000  N/A   4,969,712   0   787,500   541,291   69,251(10)   7,117,754
Secretary and 2016 750,000  N/A   1,350,323   1,351,680   509,100   413,477   55,099   4,429,679
General Counsel 2015 750,000  N/A   1,358,343   1,352,400   627,450   192,315   83,178   4,363,686
Name Year Salary
($)
 Bonus
($)
(4)  Stock
Awards
($)
(5)  Option
Awards
($)
 Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
(4)  Change in
Pension
Value &
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
(6)  All Other
Compensation
($)
(7)  Total
($)
Olivier Le Peuch(1)  2019 1,147,500  N/A   14,515,858    2,360,250   981,058   112,504(8)  19,117,170
Chief Executive Officer 2018 764,167  N/A   3,200,205    266,007   288,375   119,025  4,637,779
  2017 683,333  N/A   4,717,540  316,950  840,000   877,867   61,287  7,496,977
Khaled Al Mogharbel 2019 895,000  N/A   5,770,142    1,423,050   327,754   211,550(9)  8,627,496
Executive Vice 2018 834,167  N/A   3,200,205    315,399   (116,122)  284,222  4,517,871
President, Operations 2017 770,000  N/A   4,406,252    1,063,755   195,703   244,757  6,680,467
Patrick Schorn 2019 840,000  N/A   4,729,651    1,377,600   1,858,283   101,182(10)  8,906,716
Executive Vice                            
President, Wells                            
Hinda Gharbi 2019 764,167  N/A   4,729,651    1,176,800   623,734   186,226(11)  7,480,578
Executive Vice President,                            
Reservoir and Infrastructure                            
Paal Kibsgaard(2)  2019 2,000,000  N/A   11,998,560    4,920,000   3,172,244   156,356(12)  22,247,160
Former Chairman and 2018 2,000,000  N/A   11,998,751    1,132,500   1,014,077   53,872  16,199,200
Chief Executive Officer 2017 2,000,000  N/A   11,998,506    4,275,000   2,344,577   141,257  20,759,340
Simon Ayat(3)  2019 1,000,000  N/A   3,999,520    1,640,000   863,630   40,743(13)  7,543,893
Former Executive 2018 1,000,000  N/A   3,994,767    358,100   163,106   72,045  5,588,018
Vice President and 2017 1,000,000  N/A   5,206,165    1,401,500   745,143   105,875  8,458,683
Chief Financial Officer                            
(1)Effective August 1, 2019, Mr. Le Peuch became our Chief Executive Officer. As discussed above in the sections entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Overview of Compensation Decisions for 2019” and “—Elements of Total Direct Compensation; 2019 Decisions—Long-Term Equity Incentive Awards—LTI Grants to Our NEOs in 2019,” in connection with that appointment, the Board approved an award to Mr. Le Peuch of PSUs with a target value of $10.5 million in July 2019, in order to align his incremental 2019 compensation with his new role. The amount reflected in the “Stock Awards” column for Mr. Le Peuch includes this July 2019 PSU award. Because the July 2019 PSU award represented Mr. Le Peuch’s estimated annual LTI target award in his new role as CEO, and in light of his PSU award in April 2019 upon his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, the Board determined that the July 2019 PSU award should be in lieu of any annual LTI award that he otherwise would have received in 2020.As a result, Mr. Le Peuch did not receive an annual LTI award in January 2020.
(2)Mr. Kibsgaard retired as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2019.
(3)Mr. Ayat retired as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 22, 2020, following the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(4)Annual cash incentive awards paid to our NEOs is includedare reflected in the column “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.”
(2)(5)Includes the value of PSU awards and RSU awards. For 2015, each amount reflected in the “Stock Awards” column is the aggregate grant date fair value for standard three-year PSUs at target level performance that were granted in January 2015. For 2016, each amount reflected in the “Stock Award” column is the aggregate grant date fair value for standard three-year PSUs at target level performance that were granted in January 2016 and, for Mr. Belani the RSU award that was granted to him in July 2016. For 2017,2019, each amount reflected in the “Stock Awards” column is the aggregate grant date fair value for both the 2019 FCF Conversion PSUs and 2019 ROCE PSUs at target level performance that were granted to our NEOs in January 2017 to Messrs. Kibsgaard, Ayat, Belani and Juden and granted in April 2017 to Mr. Le Peuch, and the2019, as well as RSU awards that were granted to Mr. Le Peuchselect NEOs as described in January 2017, to Mr. Juden in April 2017 and to Messrs. Ayat, Belani, Juden and Le Peuch in October 2017.the CD&A. Each amount reflects an accounting expense and does not correspond to actual value that may be realized by an NEO in the future. The number of equity awards granted in 20172019 to each NEO is provided in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 20172019 table on page 47.51. The grant date fair value of these awards is calculated in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (ASC Topic 718), as described in Note 13,12, “Stock-based Compensation Plans,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
The value of the 2017 PSUs at the grant date, assuming achievement of the maximum performance level of 250%, would be: Mr. Kibsgaard — $29,996,265; Mr. Ayat — $9,998,913; Mr. Belani — $9,009,213; Mr. Le Peuch — $8,002,815; and Mr. Juden — $7,504,280.
2019. The NEOs may never realize any value from these PSUs or RSUs and, to the extent that they do, the amounts realized may have no correlation to the amounts reported above.
(3)The amount reflected in the “Option Awards” column is the aggregate grant date fair value for option grants, computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718. This amount reflects an accounting expense and does not correspond to actual value that may be realized by the NEOs in the future. Mr. Le Peuch was the only NEO to receive stock options in 2017. The number of options granted to Mr. Le Peuch is provided in the Grants of Plan-based Awards for Fiscal Year 2017 table on page 47. The fair value of the stock option grant to Mr. Le Peuch was established on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions.

1/19/2017 (5-year vest options)
Dividend yield2.29%
Expected volatility27.19%
Risk-free interest rate2.39%
Expected option life7 years

Mr. Le Peuch may never realize any value from these stock options and, to the extent that he does, the amounts realized may have no correlation to the amounts reported above.

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(4)(6)The changes in pension value reported in this column represent the increase in the actuarial present value of a named executive officer’s accumulated benefit under all benefit and actuarial pension plans in which he or she participates. This change in present value is not a current cash payment. It represents the change in the value of the named executive officer’s pensions, which are only paid after retirement. There are no nonqualified deferred compensation earnings reflected in this column because no NEO received above-market or preferential earnings on such compensation during 2017, 20162019, 2018 or 2015.2017.

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(7)All of the perquisites included in the column “All Other Compensation” and described in the accompanying footnotes are generally available to all of the Company’s professional-level employees. Relocation assistance is provided to all employees on a Company-wide basis.
(6)(8)The amount disclosed for Mr. KibsgaardLe Peuch consists of the following:
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan $33,492
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  8,400
 Perquisites:   
 Vacation Travel Allowance  13,740
 Housing Allowance  56,872
 TOTAL $112,504
(9)The amount disclosed for Mr. Al Mogharbel consists of the following:   
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan $55,709
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  16,800
 Perquisites:   
 Vacation Travel Allowance  61,042
 Children’s Education  78,000
 TOTAL $211,550
(10)The amount disclosed for Mr. Schorn consists of the following:   
 Perquisites:   
 Expatriate Tax Preparation $1,349
 Vacation Travel Allowance  8,084
 Housing Allowance  76,336
 Vacation Payout  15,413
 TOTAL $101,182
(11)The amount disclosed for Ms. Gharbi consists of the following:   
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan $21,081
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  8,400
 Perquisites:   
 Expatriate Tax Preparation  1,551
 Vacation Travel Allowance  40,012
 Children’s Education  73,694
 Relocation Fees and Costs  41,488
 TOTAL $186,226
(12)The amount disclosed for Mr. Kibsgaard consists of the following:   
 Perquisites:   
 Housing Allowance $42,654
 Vacation Payout  113,702
 TOTAL $156,356
(13)The amount disclosed for Mr. Ayat consists of the following:   
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan $32,343
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  8,400
 TOTAL $40,743

 

 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Supplementary Benefit Plan $113,975
 Contributions to Schlumberger Profit-Sharing Plans  5,400
 Perquisites:   
 Housing Allowance  21,882
 TOTAL $141,257
(7)The amount disclosed for Mr. Ayat consists of the following:   
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Supplementary Benefit Plan $42,725
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan  49,650
 Contributions to Schlumberger Profit-Sharing Plans  5,400
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  8,100
 TOTAL $105,875
(8)The amount disclosed for Mr. Belani consists of the following:   
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Supplementary Benefit Plan $37,350
 Unfunded matching credits to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan  43,200
 Contributions to Schlumberger Profit-Sharing Plans  5,400
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  8,100
 TOTAL $94,050
(9)The amount disclosed for Mr. Le Peuch consists of the following:   
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Supplementary Benefit Plan $23,097
 Contributions to Schlumberger Profit-Sharing Plans  5,400
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  7,050
 Perquisites:   
 Vacation Travel Allowance  10,442
 Housing Allowance  13,348
 Relocation Fees  1,950
 TOTAL $61,287
(10)The amount disclosed for Mr. Juden consists of the following:   
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Supplementary Benefit Plan $26,078
 Unfunded credits to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan  29,673
 Contributions to Schlumberger Profit-Sharing Plans  5,400
 Contributions to Schlumberger 401(k) Plan  8,100
 TOTAL $69,251

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Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal Year 20172019

 

The following table provides additional information about stock and option awards and equityother incentive plan awards granted to our named executive officersNEOs in 2017.2019.

 

     Estimated Possible Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
(2)
 Estimated Possible Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
(3)
 All Other
Stock
Awards:
 All Other
Option
Awards:
 Exercise Full
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Name Award
Type
(1)
 Grant
Date
 Threshold
($)
 Target
($)
 Maximum
($)
 Threshold
(#)
 Target
(#)
 Maximum
(#)
 Number
of Shares of Stock
or Units
(#)
 Number of
Securities Underlying Options
(#)
 or Base
Price of Option Awards
($/Sh)
 of Stock
and
Option
Awards
($)
(4) 
O. Le Peuch     263,157 689,575 1,490,972               
  Estimated Possible Payouts Estimated Possible Payouts All Other  All Other       FCFC PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
  Under Non-Equity Incentive Under Equity Incentive Stock  Option    Full  ROCE PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
     Plan Awards(2) Plan Awards(3) Awards:  Awards:  Exercise  Grant Date  FCFC PSU 4/17/19 9,770 24,425 408,093 
             Number  Number of  or Base  Fair Value  ROCE PSU 4/17/19 9,770 24,425 408,093 
             of Shares  Securities  Price of  of Stock and  FCFC PSU 8/1/19 154,640 386,600 5,250,028 
             of Stock  Underlying  Option  Option  ROCE PSU 8/1/19 154,640 386,600 5,250,028 
K. Al Mogharbel   315,935 827,875 1,790,000   
 Award Grant Threshold  Target  Maximum  Threshold  Target  Maximum  or Units  Options  Awards  Awards  FCFC PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
Name Type(1) Date ($)  ($)  ($)  (#)  (#)  (#)  (#)  (#)  ($/Sh)(4)  ($) 
 ROCE PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
 FCFC PSU 4/17/19 6,350 15,875 265,240 
 ROCE PSU 4/17/19 6,350 15,875 265,240 
 3-year RSU 4/17/19 48,840 2,040,047 
P. Schorn   296,520 777,000 1,680,000   
 FCFC PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
 ROCE PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
 3-year RSU 4/17/19 36,630 1,530,035 
H. Gharbi   269,751 706,854 1,528,333   
 FCFC PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
 ROCE PSU 1/16/19 44,800 112,000 1,599,808 
 3-year RSU 4/17/19 36,630 1,530,035 
P. Kibsgaard      765,000   2,625,000   6,000,000                              1,059,000 2,775,000 6,000,000   
 2-year PSU 1/19/17                71,900   179,750               5,997,898  FCFC PSU 1/16/19 168,000 420,000 5,999,280 
 3-year PSU 1/19/17                73,600   184,000               6,000,608  ROCE PSU 1/16/19 168,000 420,000 5,999,280 
S. Ayat  255,000   875,000   2,000,000                              353,000 925,000 2,000,000   
 2-year PSU 1/19/17                24,000   60,000               2,002,080  FCFC PSU 1/16/19 56,000 140,000 1,999,760 
 3-year PSU 1/19/17                24,500   61,250               1,997,458  ROCE PSU 1/16/19 56,000 140,000 1,999,760 
 3-year RSU 10/18/17                                    1,206,600 
A. Belani  229,500   787,500   1,800,000             20,000             
 2-year PSU 1/19/17                21,600   54,000               1,801,872 
 3-year PSU 1/19/17                22,100   55,250               1,801,813 
 3-year RSU 10/18/17                                    1,206,600 
O. Le Peuch  148,750   510,417   1,166,667             20,000             
 Option 1/19/17                            15,000   87.38   316,950 
 3-year RSU 1/19/17                        3,800           309,814 
 2-year PSU 4/20/17                21,800   54,500               1,597,286 
 3-year PSU 4/20/17                22,400   56,000               1,603,840 
 3-year RSU 10/18/17                        20,000           1,206,600 
A. Juden  143,438   492,188   1,125,000                           
 2-year PSU 1/19/17                18,000   45,000               1,501,560 
 3-year PSU 1/19/17                18,400   46,000               1,500,152 
 3-year RSU 4/20/17                        15,000           1,063,050 
 3-year RSU 10/18/17                        15,000           904,950 
(1)All stock options,PSUs and RSUs and PSUs were awarded under our 20132017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan.
(2)These columns show the possible payouts for each NEO for fiscal year 20172019 based on performance goals set in January 2017.the first quarter of 2019. Possible payouts are performance-driven. Threshold, target and maximum potential payouts are based on the annual cash incentive range established for each NEO, which is expressed as a percentage of base salary for the year. For those NEOs who received base salary increases or annual cash incentive range increases, or both, during the year, potential payouts are determined by pro-rating the potential payout based upon the number of months a cash incentive range or base salary rate was in effect.
Actual cash incentive amounts earned for 20172019 are reflected in the “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” column of the Summary Compensation Table. For information regarding the annual cash incentive paid to Schlumberger’sour NEOs with respect to 20172019 performance, see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Elements of Total Direct Compensation; 20172019 Decisions—Annual Cash Incentive Decisions for 2017”Awards” beginning on page 30.34.
(3)Relates to PSUs. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Elements of Total Direct Compensation; 20172019 Decisions—Long-Term Equity Incentive Awards” beginning on page 3338 for a detailed description of our PSUs, including the criteria to be applied in determining vesting of PSUs. See also “—Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control for Fiscal Year 2017—2019—Termination of Employment—PSUs” and “—Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control for Fiscal Year 2017—2019—Change in Control—PSUs and RSUs,” beginning on page 58.60. We valued the PSUs by multiplying the number of PSUs (at threshold, target or maximum, as applicable) by $83.42 for the January FCF PSUs, $81.53 for the January ROCE PSUs, $73.27 for the April FCF PSUs and $71.60 for the April ROCE PSUs, the applicable grant date fair values for the PSUs.PSUs: (i) $35.71 for the PSUs issued to our NEOs in January 2019; (ii) $41.77 for the PSUs issued to Messrs. Le Peuch and Al Mogharbel in April 2019; and (iii) $33.95 for the PSUs approved by the Compensation Committee in July 2019 and issued to Mr. Le Peuch in August 2019. “Target” represents the number of PSUs awarded in 2017,under each grant, and “Maximum” reflects the highest possible payout (250% of the grant). The award agreements under which the PSUs were issued provide that no PSUs will vest unless a specified threshold level of performance is achieved. Vested PSUs are paid in shares of our common stock, and the payout, if any, with respect to PSUs will occur at the end of all applicable performance periods, including the TSR performance period (January 20172019 through December 2019)2021 for all PSUs), and is calculated in the manner described in the sections of the CD&A entitled “How We Determined 2017 Long-Term“Long Term Equity Incentive Awards—LTI Grants to our NEOs in 2019—2019 ROCE PSUs: Performance Measures and Goals” and “How We Determined 2017 Long-Term“Long Term Equity Incentive Awards—Free Cash FlowLTI Grants to our NEOs in 2019—2019 FCF Conversion PSUs: Performance Measures and Goals,” beginning on page 35.39. PSUs do not accrue dividends or dividend equivalents prior to vesting.
(4)Mr. Le Peuch wasWith respect to PSU awards, this column reflects the only NEO to receive stock options in 2017. The options granted to Mr. Le Peuch vest in five equal annual installments. The stock option award has an exercise price equal to the average of the high and low per share prices of our common stock on thegrant date of grant. Stock option exercises may be paid in cash, by tendering shares of our common stock or by withholding of shares of our common stock. Applicable tax obligations may be paid in cash or by withholding of shares of our common stock.fair value for such PSUs at target.

 

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 20172019

 

The following table provides information regarding outstanding and unexercised stock options and other outstanding and outstanding PSU and RSUequity awards for each of our NEOs as of December 31, 2017.2019.

 

 Option Awards  Stock Awards
Name Option/
PSU/RSU
Grant Date
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
(1) Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Option
Unexercisable
(#)
(1)  Option
Exercise
Price
($)
  Option
Expiration
Date
  Number
of Shares
or Units
of Stock
That Have
Not
Vested
(#)
   Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
($)
(2)   Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
   Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other Rights
That Have Not
Vested
($)
(2) 
P. Kibsgaard 1/17/2008  47,000   0   84.930  1/17/2018                
  1/21/2010  9,400   0   68.505  1/21/2020                
  2/4/2010  12,800   0   63.760  2/4/2020                
  1/20/2011  138,000   0   83.885  1/20/2021                
  7/21/2011  125,000   0   89.995  7/21/2021                
  1/19/2012  257,400   0   72.110  1/19/2022                
  1/17/2013  138,600   46,200   73.250  1/17/2023                
  1/16/2014  119,400   79,600   88.756  1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015                        0(3)   5,647,282 
  1/15/2015  106,400   159,600   77.795  1/15/2025                
  1/21/2016                        107,100(4)   7,217,469 
  1/21/2016  85,200   340,800   61.920  1/21/2026                
  1/19/2017                        71,900(5)   4,845,341 
  1/19/2017                        73,600(6)   4,959,904 
S. Ayat 1/17/2008  60,000   0   84.930  1/17/2018                
  1/22/2009  125,000   0   37.845  1/22/2019                
  1/21/2010  95,000   0   68.505  1/21/2020                
  1/20/2011  188,000   0   83.885  1/20/2021                
  1/19/2012  137,000   0   72.110  1/19/2022                
  1/17/2013  64,000   16,000   73.250  1/17/2023                
  1/16/2014  39,600   26,400   88.765  1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015                        0(3)   1,880,181 
  1/15/2015  35,600   53,400   77.795  1/15/2025                
  1/21/2016                        35,700(4)   2,405,823 
  1/21/2016  28,400   113,600   61.920  1/21/2026                
  1/19/2017                        24,000(5)   1,617,360 
  1/19/2017                        24,500(6)   1,651,055 
  10/18/2017                20,000(7)   1,347,800         
A. Belani 1/22/2009  125,000   0   37.845  1/22/2019                
  1/21/2010  59,000   0   68.505  1/21/2020                
  1/20/2011  51,600   0   83.885  1/20/2021                
  1/19/2012  127,000   0   72.110  1/19/2022                
  1/17/2013  57,600   14,400   73.250  1/17/2023                
  1/16/2014  36,000   24,000   88.765  1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015                        0(3)   1,691,489 
  1/15/2015  32,000   48,000   77.795  1/15/2025                
  1/21/2016                        32,100(4)   2,163,219 
  1/21/2016  25,600   102,400   61.920  1/21/2026                
  7/20/2016                15,000(8)   1,010,850         
  1/19/2017                        21,600(5)   1,455,624 
  1/19/2017                        22,100(6)   1,489,319 
  10/18/2017                20,000(7)   1,347,800         
  Option Awards Stock Awards
Name Option/
PSU/RSU
Grant Date
 Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
(1)  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Option
Unexercisable
(#)
(1)  Option
Exercise
Price
($)
 Option
Expiration
Date
 Number
of Shares
or Units
of Stock
That Have
Not
Vested
(#)
  Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
($)
(2)  Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
  Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other Rights
That Have Not
Vested
($)
(2) 
O. Le Peuch 1/21/2010  15,000     68.505 1/21/2020                
  7/22/2010  30,000     61.070 7/22/2020                
  1/20/2011  27,000     83.885 1/20/2021                
  1/19/2012  30,000     72.110 1/19/2022                
  4/18/2013  30,000     70.925 4/18/2023                
  4/16/2014  30,000     100.555 4/16/2024                
  4/16/2015  19,200   4,800  91.740 4/16/2025                
  4/20/2016  18,000   12,000  80.525 4/20/2026                
  1/19/2017  6,000   9,000  87.380 1/19/2027                
  1/19/2017              3,800(3)   152,760         
  4/20/2017                      22,400(4)   900,480 
  10/18/2017              20,000(5)   804,000         
  1/17/2018                      22,400(6)   900,480 
  1/17/2018                      21,900(7)   880,380 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(8)   1,800,960 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(9)   1,800,960 
  4/17/2019                      9,770(8)   392,754 
  4/17/2019                      9,770(9)   392,754 
  8/1/2019                      154,640(8)   6,216,528 
  8/1/2019                      154,640(9)   6,216,528 
K. Al Mogharbel 1/19/2012  15,000     72.110 1/19/2022                
  4/18/2013  20,000     70.925 4/18/2023                
  7/18/2013  50,000     78.305 7/18/2023                
  1/16/2014  53,000     88.765 1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015  56,800   14,200  77.795 1/15/2025                
  1/21/2016  68,400   45,600  61.920 1/21/2026                
  1/19/2017                      19,600(4)   787,920 
  10/18/2017              20,000(5)   804,000         
  1/17/2018                      22,400(6)   900,480 
  1/17/2018                      21,900(7)   880,380 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(8)   1,800,960 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(9)   1,800,960 
  4/17/2019                      6,350(8)   255,270 
  4/17/2019                      6,350(9)   255,270 
  4/17/2019              48,840(10)   1,963,368         
P. Schorn 1/21/2010  6,000     68.505 1/21/2020                
  1/20/2011  45,000     83.885 1/20/2021                
  1/19/2012  62,000     72.110 1/19/2022                
  1/17/2013  50,000     73.250 1/17/2023                
  1/16/2014  53,000     88.765 1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015  56,800   14,200  77.795 1/15/2025                
  1/21/2016  68,400   45,600  61.920 1/21/2026                

 

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  Option Awards Stock Awards
Name Option/
PSU/RSU
Grant Date
 Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
(1)  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Option
Unexercisable
(#)
(1)  Option
Exercise
Price
($)
 Option
Expiration
Date
 Number
of Shares
or Units
of Stock That Have

Not
Vested
(#)
  Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
($)
(2)  Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
  Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other Rights
That Have Not
Vested
($)
(2) 
  1/19/2017                      19,600(4)   787,920 
  10/18/2017              20,000(5)   804,000         
  1/17/2018                      22,400(6)   900,480 
  1/17/2018                      21,900(7)   880,380 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(8)   1,800,960 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(9)   1,800,960 
  4/17/2019              36,630(10)   1,472,526         
H. Gharbi 1/21/2010  15,000     68.505 1/21/2020                
  7/22/2010  20,000     61.070 7/22/2020                
  1/19/2012  20,000     72.110 1/19/2022                
  4/18/2013  20,000     70.925 4/18/2023                
  4/16/2014  24,000     100.555 4/16/2024                
  4/16/2015  19,200   4,800  91.740 4/16/2025                
  4/20/2016  18,000   12,000  80.525 4/20/2026                
  1/19/2017              7,500(3)   301,500         
  7/19/2017                      25,800(4)   1,037,160 
  10/18/2017              20,000(5)   804,000         
  1/17/2018                      22,400(6)   900,480 
  1/17/2018                      21,900(7)   880,380 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(8)   1,800,960 
  1/16/2019                      44,800(9)   1,800,960 
  4/17/2019              36,630(10)   1,472,526         
P. Kibsgaard 1/21/2010  9,400     68.505 1/21/2020                
  2/4/2010  12,800     63.760 2/4/2020                
  1/20/2011  138,000     83.885 1/20/2021                
  7/21/2011  125,000     89.995 7/21/2021                
  1/19/2012  257,400     72.110 1/19/2022                
  1/17/2013  184,800     73.250 1/17/2023                
  1/16/2014  199,000     88.765 1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015  212,800   53,200  77.795 1/15/2025                
  1/21/2016  255,600   170,400  61.920 1/21/2026                
  1/19/2017                      73,600(4)   2,958,720 
  1/17/2018                      84,100(6)   3,380,820 
  1/17/2018                      82,000(7)   3,296,400 
  1/16/2019                      168,000(8)   6,753,600 
  1/16/2019                      168,000(9)   6,753,600 
S. Ayat 1/21/2010  95,000     68.505 1/21/2020                
  1/20/2011  188,000     83.885 1/20/2021                
  1/19/2012  137,000     72.110 1/19/2022                
  1/17/2013  80,000     73.250 1/17/2023                
  1/16/2014  66,000     88.765 1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015  71,200   17,800  77.795 1/15/2025                
  1/21/2016  85,200   56,800  61.920 1/21/2026                
  1/19/2017                      24,500(4)   984,900 
  10/18/2017              20,000(5)   804,000         
  1/17/2018                      28,000(6)   1,125,600 
  1/17/2018                      27,300(7)   1,097,460 
  1/16/2019                      56,000(8)   2,251,200 
  1/16/2019                      56,000(9)   2,251,200 

 

  Option Awards  Stock Awards
Name Option/
PSU/RSU
Grant Date
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
(1) 

  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Option
Unexercisable
(#)
(1) 

  Option
Exercise
Price
($)
  Option
Expiration
Date
  Number
of Shares
or Units
of Stock
That Have
Not
Vested
(#)
   Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
($)
(2)   Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
   Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other Rights
That Have Not
Vested
($)
(2) 
O. Le Peuch 4/17/2008  20,000   0   93.970  4/17/2018                
  1/22/2009  15,000   0   37.845  1/22/2019                
  1/21/2010  15,000   0   68.505  1/21/2020                
  7/22/2010  30,000   0   61.070  7/22/2020                
  1/20/2011  27,000   0   83.885  1/20/2021                
  1/19/2012  30,000   0   72.110  1/19/2022                
  4/18/2013  24,000   6,000   70.925  4/18/2023                
  4/16/2014  18,000   12,000   100.555  4/16/2024                
  4/16/2015  9,600   14,400   91.740  4/16/2025                
  4/20/2016                4,100(9)   304,466         
  4/20/2016  6,000   24,000   80.525  4/20/2026                
  7/20/2016                10,000(8)   739,400         
  1/19/2017  0   15,000   87.380  1/19/2027                
  1/19/2017                3,800(10)   256,082         
  4/20/2017                        21,800(5)   1,469,102 
  4/20/2017                        22,400(6)   1,509,536 
  10/18/2017                20,000(7)   1,347,800         
A. Juden 1/21/2010  10,400   0   68.505  1/21/2020                
  1/20/2011  69,000   0   83.885  1/20/2021                
  1/19/2012  98,000   0   72.110  1/19/2022                
  1/17/2013  43,200   10,800   73.250  1/17/2023                
  1/16/2014  27,000   18,000   88.765  1/16/2024                
  1/15/2015  24,000   36,000   77.950  1/15/2025                
  1/15/2015                        0(3)   1,358,343 
  1/21/2016  19,200   76,800   61.920  1/21/2026                
  1/21/2016                        24,100(4)   1,624,099 
  1/19/2017                        18,000(5)   1,213,020 
  1/19/2017                        18,400(6)   1,239,976 
  4/20/2017                15,000(11)   1,074,000         
  10/18/2017                15,000(7)   904,950         

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(1)Stock option awardsoptions granted after January 2008 vestprior to April 2013 vested ratably over five years, except that awardsfor options granted to Mr. Le Peuchemployees in 2011 and 2012France, which vested all at once (“cliff” vesting) after four years because he received the awards while he was an employee in France.years. All stock options granted from and after April 2013 vest ratably over five years.
(2)Market value equal to the product of (x) $67.39,$40.20, the closing price of Schlumberger’s common stock at December 29, 2017,31, 2019, and (y) the number of unvested PSUs or RSUs, as applicable, reflected in the previous column.
(3)No shares were awarded under the three-year PSUs that were issued in January 2015, because the performance conditions were not achieved.
(4)Reflects the target number of three-year PSUs that were issued in January 2016 and that will vest, if at all, on January 15, 2019, subject to the achievement of performance conditions.
(5)Reflects the target number of FCF PSUsRSUs that were issued in January 2017 or April 2017 and that will vest, if at all,vested on January 19, 2019, subject to the achievement of performance conditions.2020.
(6)(4)Reflects the target number of ROCE PSUs that were issued in January 2017, April 2017 or July 2017 and that willwere scheduled to vest if at all, on January 19,17, 2020, subject to the achievement of performance conditions.
(7)(5)Reflects the number of three-year RSUs that were issued in October 2017 and that will vest on October 18, 2020, subject to continued employment with the Company.
(8)(6)Reflects the target number of three-year RSUsROCE PSUs that were issued in July 2016January 2018 and that will vest, if at all, on July 20, 2019,January 22, 2021, subject to continued employment with the Company.achievement of performance conditions.
(7)Reflects the target number of FCF Conversion PSUs that were issued in January 2018 and that were scheduled to vest on January 17, 2020, subject to the achievement of performance conditions.
(8)Reflects the target number of ROCE PSUs that were issued in January 2019, April 2019 or July 2019 and that will vest, if at all, on January 16, 2022, subject to the achievement of performance conditions.
(9)Reflects the target number of three-year RSUsFCF Conversion PSUs that were issued in January 2019, April 20162019 or July 2019 and that will vest, if at all, on April 20, 2019,January 16, 2022, subject to continued employment with the Company.achievement of performance conditions.
(10)Reflects the number of three-year RSUs that were issued in January 2017 and that will vest on January 19, 2020, subject to continued employment with the Company.
(11)Reflects the number of three-year RSUs that were issued in April 20172019 and that will vest on April 20, 2020,17, 2022, subject to continued employment with the Company.

 

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested for Fiscal Year 20172019

 

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to stock options exercised and PSUs and RSUs that vested during 20172019 for our NEOs.

 

Option Awards Stock Awards Option Awards Stock Awards
Name
(a)
Number of Shares
Acquired on Exercise
(#)
(b)
Value Realized
on Exercise
($)
(c)
 Number of Shares
Acquired on Vesting
(#)
(d)
Value Realized
on Vesting
($)
(e)
 Number of Shares
 Acquired on Exercise
(#)
(b)
 Value Realized
on Exercise
($)
(c)
 Number of Shares
Acquired on Vesting
(#)
(d)
 Value Realized
 on Vesting
($)
(e)
O. Le Peuch 15,000 92,327 68,600 2,973,015
K. Al Mogharbel 1,600 5,432 111,906 4,828,590
P. Schorn   111,906 4,828,590
H. Gharbi 1,200 3,654 72,500 3,131,275
P. Kibsgaard0 00   362,891 15,929,762
S. Ayat100,0002,672,000 00   121,047 5,313,584
A. Belani0 00
O. Le Peuch0 12,000807,660
A. Juden0 00

 

Stock Awards (Columns (d) and (e))

 

The following table provides details of the stock awards vested and value realized in 2017.2019.

 

NameGrant
Date
Release
Date
Number
of Shares
Stock Price on
Release Date
Value Realized
on Release ($)
Description Grant
 Date
 Release
 Date
 Number
of Shares
   Stock Price on
 Release Date ($)
 Value Realized
on Release ($)
    Description
O. Le Peuch10/16/201410/16/201712,00067.305807,660Shares underlying vested RSUs 4/20/2016 4/18/2019 4,100 47.195 193,500 Shares underlying vested RSUs
 7/20/2016 7/19/2019 10,000 38.315 383,150 Shares underlying vested RSUs
 4/20/2017 1/18/2019 54,500 43.970 2,396,365 Shares underlying vested PSUs
K. Al Mogharbel 1/21/2016 1/18/2019 44,015 43.970 1,935,340 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 1/21/2016 3/12/2019 4,891 42.520 207,965 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 7/20/2016 7/19/2019 15,000 38.315 574,725 Shares underlying vested RSUs
 1/19/2017 1/18/2019 48,000 43.970 2,110,560 Shares underlying vested PSUs
P. Schorn 1/21/2016 1/18/2019 44,015 43.970 1,935,340 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 1/21/2016 3/12/2019 4,891 42.520 207,965 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 7/20/2016 7/19/2019 15,000 38.315 574,725 Shares underlying vested RSUs
 1/19/2017 1/18/2019 48,000 43.970 2,110,560 Shares underlying vested PSUs
H. Gharbi 7/20/2016 7/19/2019 10,000 38.315 383,150 Shares underlying vested RSUs
 7/19/2017 1/18/2019 62,500 43.970 2,748,125 Shares underlying vested PSUs
P. Kibsgaard 1/21/2016 1/18/2019 164,827 43.970 7,247,443 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 1/21/2016 3/12/2019 18,314 42.520 778,711 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 1/19/2017 1/18/2019 179,750 43.970 7,903,608 Shares underlying vested PSUs
S. Ayat 1/21/2016 1/18/2019 54,942 43.970 2,415,800 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 1/21/2016 3/12/2019 6,105 42.520 259,585 Shares underlying vested PSUs
 1/19/2017 1/18/2019 60,000 43.970 2,638,200 Shares underlying vested PSUs

 

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Pension Benefits for Fiscal Year 20172019

 

Schlumberger maintainsWe maintain the following pension plans for itsour named executive officers and other employees, which provide for lifetime pensions upon retirement, based on years of service:

 

 Schlumberger Limited Pension Plan (“SLB Pension Plan”);
Schlumberger Technology Corporation Pension Plan (“STC Pension Plan”);
Schlumberger Pension Plan for U.S. Taxpayers Employed Abroad (“SLB USAB Pension Plan”);
Schlumberger Limited Supplementary Benefit Plan (“SLB Supplementary Plan”);
 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Supplementary Benefit Plan (“STC Supplementary Plan”);
 Schlumberger Limited Supplementary Benefit Plan (“SLB Supplementary Plan”);
 Schlumberger French Supplementary Pension Plan for U.S. Taxpayers Employed Abroad (“SLB French SupplementaryUSAB Pension Plan”); and the
 Schlumberger International Staff Pension Plan (“SLB International Staff Pension Plan”).

 

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The following table and narrative disclosure set forth certain information with respect to pension benefits payable to theour named executive officers.

 

NamePlan NameNumber of Years
of Credited
Service (#)
(1) Present Value of
Accumulated
Benefits ($)
(2) Payments
During Last
Fiscal Year
 Plan Name Number of Years
of Credited
Service (#)
(1)  Present Value of
Accumulated
Benefits ($)
(2)  Payments
During Last
Fiscal Year
O. Le Peuch STC Pension Plan 9.75 745,179 
 STC Supplementary Plan 7.25 1,438,592 
 SLB Supplementary Plan 1.00 396,337 
 SLB International Staff Pension Plan 6.50 2,694,348 
K. Al Mogharbel SLB International Staff Pension Plan 16.20 1,639,791 
P. Schorn STC Pension Plan 10.59 699,706 
 STC Supplementary Plan 8.67 1,108,094 
 SLB Supplementary Plan 4.33 2,674,536 
 SLB USAB Pension Plan 4.33 532,775 
 SLB International Staff Pension Plan 12.50 2,336,849 
H. Gharbi STC Pension Plan 4.26 220,077 
 SLB Supplementary Plan 1.00 224,828 
 SLB International Staff Pension Plan 9.80 1,452,778 
P. KibsgaardSLB Pension Plan9.75 570,569 0 STC Pension Plan 16.75 1,117,624 
STC Pension Plan5.00 262,041 0
SLB Supplementary Plan9.75 7,872,769 0 STC Supplementary Plan 4.25 422,435 
STC Supplementary Plan4.25 371,531 0 SLB Supplementary Plan 11.75 11,677,957 
SLB International Staff Pension Plan3.20 348,325 0 SLB International Staff Pension Plan 3.20 393,540 
S. AyatSLB Pension Plan11.25 831,988 0 STC Pension Plan 14.00 1,058,240 
STC Pension Plan0.75 73,823 0 STC Supplementary Plan 0.50 5,297 
SLB Supplementary Plan11.25 4,810,843 0 SLB Supplementary Plan 13.25 5,694,314 
STC Supplementary Plan0.50 5,340 0 SLB International Staff Pension Plan 10.60 846,759 
SLB French Supplementary Plan0.75 186,833 0
SLB International Staff Pension Plan10.60 848,759 0
A. BelaniSLB Pension Plan12.75 1,068,453 0
STC Pension Plan2.58 54,300 0
SLB Supplementary Plan12.75 4,564,281 0
STC Supplementary Plan2.58 132,559 0
SLB International Staff Pension Plan10.00 655,489 0
O. Le PeuchSTC Pension Plan7.75 516,183 0
STC Supplementary Plan6.25 910,921 0
SLB French Supplementary Plan5.00 1,231,263 0
SLB International Staff Pension Plan6.50 2,511,121 0
A. JudenSLB Pension Plan13.75 645,726 0
SLB Supplementary Plan12.83 1,727,010 0
SLB International Staff Pension Plan2.40 207,642 0
(1)The Company doesWe do not grant and doesdo not expect to grant extra years of credited service to itsour named executive officers under the pension plans. The “Number of Years of Credited Service” column reflects each named executive officer’s actual years of service as a participant in each plan.
(2)The present value of accumulated benefits is calculated using the RP 2014Pri-2012 with SSA’s 2019 Generational Scale SSA Mortality Table and a discount rate of 3.70%3.30% at December 31, 2017.2019. Retirement in each case is assumed to be the earlier of normal retirement age or December 31, 20172019 if the named executive officer is employed after normal retirement age, or, as to Schlumberger’sour U.S. plans, the date that the sum of the named executive officer’s age plus years of service has reached, or is expected to reach, 85, but not before the named executive officer reaches age 55. Additional assumptions used by the Companythat we use in calculating the present value of accumulated benefits are incorporated herein by reference to Note 18,17, “Pension and other Benefit Plans” to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2019.

 

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Tax-Qualified Pension Plans

 

The SLB Pension Plan, the STC Pension Plan and the SLB USAB Pension Plan are all U.S. tax-qualified pension plans. The SLB Pension Plan and the STC Pension Plan have substantially identical terms. The SLB USAB Pension Plan, the material terms of which are described below, has similar, but not identical, terms.terms to the STC Pension Plan. Employees may participate in any one of these plans induring the course of their careers with Schlumberger, in which case they become entitled to a pension from each such plan based upon the benefits accrued during the years of service related to such plan. These plans are funded through cash contributions made by the Company and its subsidiaries based on actuarial valuations and regulatory requirements. Benefits under these plans are based on an employee’s admissible compensation (generally base salary and cash incentive) for each year in which an employee participates in the plan, and the employee’s length of service with Schlumberger.

 

Since January 1, 1989, the benefit earned under the SLB Pension Plan and the STC Pension Plan has been 1.5% of admissible compensation for service prior to the employee’s completion of 15 years of active service and 2% of admissible compensation for service after completion of 15 years of active service. Since 2009, the benefit earned under the SLB USAB Pension Plan has been 3.5% of admissible compensation for all service. Normal retirement under these plans is at age 65; however, early retirement with a reduced benefit is possible at age 55 or as early as age 50 with 20 years of service. Mr. Schorn and Mr. Kibsgaard are eligible for early retirement with a reduced pension. Additionally, under the “rule of 85,” an employee or executive officer who terminates employment after age 55 and whose combined age and service is 85 or more, is eligible for retirement with an unreduced pension. Messrs.Mr. Le Peuch and Mr. Ayat and Belani are eligible for retirement with an unreduced pension under the rule of 85. The benefits are usually paid as a lifetime annuity.

 

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In 2004, we amended the SLB Pension Plan and the STC Pension Plan to generally provide that employees hired on or after October 1, 2004 would not be eligible to participate. Newly-hired employees are eligible to participate in an enhanced defined contribution plan, which provides a Company contribution, depending on an employee’s 401(k) contribution and the profitability of the Company in a given year.

 

Schlumberger Supplementary Benefit Plans—Nonqualified Pension

 

The SLB Supplementary Plan and the STC Supplementary Plan each provide non-tax-qualified pension benefits. Each of these plans, which have substantially identical terms, provides an eligible employee with benefits equal to the benefits that the employee is unable to receive under the applicable qualified pension plan due to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), limits on (i) annual compensation that can be taken into account under qualified plans and (ii) annual benefits that can be provided under qualified plans.

 

The retirement age under nonqualified pension plans is the same as under the tax-qualified pension plans. These benefits are subject to forfeiture if the employee leaves the Company or its subsidiaries before the age of 50 with five years of service, engages in certain dishonest acts or has violated a confidentiality arrangement involving the Company or its affiliates. Messrs.AyatMr. Le Peuch and BelaniMr. Ayat are eligible for retirement with an unreduced pension under the rule of 85, described above. Nonqualified plan reduced benefits are paid to an employee upon separation from service, provided the employee has attained the age of 55, or if earlier, the age of 50 with 20 years of service. Payment is made as a joint and survivor annuity, if married; otherwise, payment is made as a life-only annuity. Payment to key employees is delayed six months following separation from service. These nonqualified plan benefits are payable in cash from the Company’s general assets and are intended to qualify as “excess benefit plans” exempt from certain requirements of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”)(ERISA).

French Supplementary Pension Plan

Effective January 2006, the Company adopted the SLB French Supplementary Plan for exempt employees in France. The plan complements existing national plans and provides a pension beginning after age 60 when an employee retires from Schlumberger and is eligible for a French state pension under the current rules at the time of retirement. The benefit is equivalent to 1.5% of admissible compensation (generally base salary and cash incentive) above the earnings cap for fewer than 15 years of service and 2% of admissible compensation for more than 15 years of service. No employee contributions are required or permitted. The benefit is paid as a lifetime annuity. If an eligible employee were to leave the Company before the minimum age of 60 to receive his or her French pension, then the employee would not receive a benefit under the plan. If the eligible employee is terminated after age 55, is not subsequently employed and is otherwise entitled to a French pension, then the employee would receive a benefit under the plan. The Company does not grant and does not expect to grant extra years of credited service under the supplementary pension plans to its named executive officers.

 

International Staff Pension Plan

 

Recognizing the need to maintain a high degree of mobility for certain of the Company’s employees who otherwise would be unable to accumulate any meaningful pension because they are required to work in many different countries, the Company maintains the SLB International Staff Pension Plan for such employees. All of the Company’s named executive officers have either been in the SLB International Staff Plan at some time during their career prior to becoming an executive officer or are in the plan because of their current assignment. This plan provides for a lifetime annuity upon retirement based on a specified number of years of service. The plan is funded through cash contributions made by the Company or its subsidiaries, along with mandatory contributions by employees.

 

Prior to January 2010, benefits under this plan were based on a participant’s admissible compensation (base salary, geographical or rotational coefficient, as applicable, and cash incentive) for each year in which the employee participated in the plan and the employee’s length of service. The benefit earned up to December 31, 2009 is 2.4% of admissible compensation prior to completion of 15 years of service, and 3.2% of admissible compensation for each year of service after 15 years. Following the completion of 20 years of service, the benefit earned with respect to the first 15 years of service is increased to 3.2%. Benefits are payable upon normal retirement age, at or after age 55, or upon early retirement with a reduction, at or after age 50 with 20 years of service. Messrs.Ayat, BelaniMr. Le Peuch and JudenMr. Ayat are eligible for normal retirement with no reduction. Mr. Schorn and Mr. Kibsgaard are eligible for early retirement with a reduced pension.

 

Since January 1, 2010, the benefit earned has been equal to 3.5% of admissible compensation regardless of an employee’s years of service. Benefits earned on or after this date are payable upon normal retirement age, at or after age 60, or upon early retirement with a reduction, at or after age 55.

 

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Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal Year 20172019

 

The following table and narrative disclosure set forth certain information with respect to nonqualified deferred compensation payable to the NEOs.

 

Name Plan Name Executive
Contributions
in Last FY
($)
(1)  Company
Contributions
in Last FY
($)
(2)  Aggregate
Earnings
in Last FY
($)
 Aggregate
Withdrawals/
Distributions
($)
 Aggregate
Balance at
Last FYE
($)
(3) 
O. Le Peuch SLB Supplementary Plan   15,716  94,286 
 Executive Company Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate  SLB Restoration Savings Plan 334,918 33,492 72,150�� 1,120,588 
 Contributions Contributions Earnings Withdrawals/ Balance at  International Staff Plan   234,904  1,306,540 
K. Al Mogharbel SLB Supplementary Plan   28,266  148,433 
 in Last FY in Last FY in Last FY Distributions Last FYE  SLB Restoration Savings Plan 232,119 55,709 117,308  1,564,125 
NamePlan Name($)(1)($)(2)($) ($) ($)(3)
 International Staff Plan   117,805  655,235 
P. Schorn STC Supplementary Plan   62,007  502,515 
 STC Restoration Savings Plan   88,049  896,511 
 International Staff Plan   58,482  325,275 
H. Gharbi SLB Restoration Savings Plan 42,161 21,081 25,547  67,709 
 International Staff Plan   111,401  619,614 
P. KibsgaardSLB Supplementary Plan0 113,975 213,944 0 1,239,900  SLB Supplementary Plan   234,845  1,408,930 
SLB Restoration Savings Plan0 0 1,710 0 90,350  SLB Restoration Savings Plan   4,227  95,630 
International Staff Plan0 0 19,995 0 147,226  International Staff Plan   30,736  170,952 
S.AyatSLB Supplementary Plan0 42,725 90,920 0 697,311 
S. Ayat SLB Supplementary Plan   108,305  784,897 
SLB Restoration Savings Plan496,500 49,650 201,144 0 2,238,085  SLB Restoration Savings Plan 323,430 32,343 460,804  3,606,106 
International Staff Plan0 0 223,981 0 1,685,759  International Staff Plan   345,260  1,953,421 
A. BelaniSLB Supplementary Plan0 37,350 84,955 0 625,442 
SLB Restoration Savings Plan216,000 43,200 91,446 0 2,722,552 
International Staff Plan0 0 76,909 0 1,171,934 
O. Le PeuchSTC Supplementary Plan0 23,097 17,369 0 83,051 
International Staff Plan0 0 152,818 0 1,125,212 
A. JudenSLB Supplementary Plan0 26,078 70,916 0 363,812 
SLB Restoration Savings Plan148,365 29,673 397,053 0 2,246,609 
(1)The amounts reported in the “Executive Contributions in Last FY” column represent elective contributions of a portion of a named executive officer’s base salary and non-equity incentive plan compensation to the SLB Restoration Savings Plan or STC Restoration Savings Plan (which amounts are also included as 20172019 “Salary” and 20172019 “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” in the Summary Compensation Table).
(2)The amounts reported in the “Company Contributions in Last FY” column represent Schlumberger’s contributions to each named executive officer’s SLB Supplementary Plan, SLB Restoration Savings Plan, STC Supplementary Plan, STC Restoration Savings Plan and the International Staff Plan accounts, as applicable, which amounts are also reported as 20172019 “All Other Compensation” in the Summary Compensation Table.
(3)The amounts reported in the “Aggregate Balance at Last FYE” column represent balances from the SLB Restoration Savings Plan, the STC Restoration Savings Plan, the STC Supplementary Plan, the SLB Supplementary Plan and the International Staff Plan, and include various amounts previously reported in the Summary Compensation Table as All Other Compensation.

 

SLB Supplementary Benefit Plan—Non-Qualified Profit Sharing

 

The SLB Supplementary Plan provides certain non-tax-qualified defined contribution benefits for eligible employees, including named executive officers. Schlumberger Technology Corporation, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited, maintains the STC Supplementary Plan with substantially identical terms.

 

The SLB Supplementary Plan and the STC Supplementary Plan provide an eligible employee with discretionary Company profit sharing contributions that are not permissible under the applicable tax-qualified plan due to Internal Revenue Code limits on (1) annual compensation that can be taken into account under the qualified plan and (2) annual benefits that can be provided under the qualified plan. These nonqualified plan benefits are credited with earnings and losses as if they were invested in the qualified plan, with the same employee investment elections as the qualified plan. An employee forfeits all rights under the non-qualified plans if the employee terminates employment before completing four years of service, engages in certain dishonest acts or has violated a confidentiality arrangement involving the Company or its affiliates. These nonqualified plan benefits are paid in a lump-sum payment following the end of the year in which the employee terminates active service, or the employee can elect to receive payment in installments of five or ten years following the termination of service. If the employee dies before full payment of these benefits, the unpaid benefits are paid in a lump sum to the beneficiaries designated under the applicable qualified plan. Payment to key employees is delayed six months following separation from service.

 

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SLB Restoration Savings Plan

 

The SLB Restoration Savings Plan, a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, provides certain defined contribution benefits for the named executive officers and other eligible employees. The SLB Restoration Savings Plan allows an eligible employee to defer compensation (and receive an associated employer match) that the employee cannot defer under the applicable tax-qualified plan because of Internal Revenue Code limits on the amount of compensation that can be taken into account.

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Schlumberger Technology Corporation maintains the STC Restoration Savings Plan with substantially identical terms.

 

An eligible employee may elect in advance to defer a percentage (from 1% to 50%) of his or her compensation (generally base salary and cash incentive) over the Internal Revenue Code annual compensation limits. The election cannot be changed during the year. The Company makes an annual matching contribution with respect to each employee’s deferrals for a year, if the employee is still employed by the Company or an affiliate on the last day of the year. For employees who participate in a Schlumberger pension plan, the amount of the matching contribution is equal to one-half of the first 6% deferred by the employee in profitable years. For employees who do not participate in a Schlumberger pension plan, the matching contribution is 100% of the first 6% deferred by the employee. The match is made each payroll period and is not contingent on profitability of the Company. Employees’ accounts are credited with earnings, calculated to mirror the earnings of the relevant funds under the Schlumberger Master Profit Sharing Trust as chosen by the employee. If the employee is eligible for the SLB Savings and Profit Sharing Plan, matching contributions and related earnings vest based on the employee’s years of service, as follows:

 

2 years33% vested
3 years66% vested
4 years100% vested

 

If the employee is eligible for the SLB Savings and Profit Sharing Plan for U.S. Taxpayers Employed Abroad, matching contributions and related earnings vest based on the employee’s years of service, as follows:

 

2 years20% vested
3 years40% vested
4 years60% vested
5 years80% vested
6 years100% vested

 

An employee’s account fully vests on his or her death, his or her 60th birthday or plan termination. An employee’s vested account balance is paid in a single lump sum (subject to tax withholding) following the participant’s death, qualifying disability, retirement or other qualifying termination of employment or, subject to certain limitations, the employee can elect to receive payment in installments of five or ten years for contributions made after June 30, 2017, following the termination of employment. However, an employee forfeits all benefits under the plan if a determination is made that the employee has engaged in certain dishonest acts or violated a confidentiality arrangement involving Schlumberger or its affiliates. Payment to key employees is delayed six months following separation from service.

 

SLB International StaffProfit-Sharing Profit-Sharing Plan

 

Schlumberger maintains the SLB International Staff Profit-Sharing Plan, which provides for an annual employer contribution based on admissible compensation (base salary, geographical or rotational coefficient, as applicable, and cash incentive). Amounts allocated to the participants’ accounts share in investment gains and/or losses of the trust fund and are generally distributed in a lump sum upon the satisfaction of certain conditions on termination of employment. Benefits earned under the SLB International Staff Profit-Sharing Plan will be forfeited upon a determination by the SLB International Staff Profit-Sharing Plan’s administrator that the employee’s separation from service was due to circumstances of fraud or misconduct detrimental to the Company, an affiliate or any customer.

 

Pay Ratio of CEO to Median Employee

 

The following information is a reasonable estimateIn accordance with SEC rules, we are providing the ratio of the total compensation of Mr. Kibsgaard, our former CEO, to the annual total compensation of our employees as relates to the 2017 total compensation of our CEO.median employee. Based on the methodology described below, our former CEO’s 2017 total compensation for the full year 2019 was 234313 times that of our median employee.

 

To identifyWe had two CEOs during 2019. For purposes of the CEO pay ratio calculation, we used the total compensation paid to Mr. Kibsgaard, our CEO on October 1, 2017, our median employee identification date, for the full year 2019. Pursuant to Mr. Kibsgaard’s agreement with the Company as described in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Agreements with Former NEOs” on page 42, Mr. Kibsgaard’s compensation with respect to the five-month period following his retirement was consistent with his compensation for the seven-month period in 2019 in which he served as CEO; therefore, we determined that Mr. Kibsgaard’s annualized 2019 compensation equaled his actual total compensation for the full year 2019 as reported in the “Total” column of our 2019 Summary Compensation Table included in this proxy statement: $22,247,160.

In 2019, we used the same median employee identified for purposes of our 2018 CEO pay ratio disclosure, as permitted under SEC rules, because we believe the changes to our employee population and compensation arrangements in 2019 have not significantly impacted our pay ratio disclosure. Our 2019 and 2018 median employee was in the same pay grade and in a similar position to the median annual total compensation of all our employees, as well as to determine the annual total compensation of the “median employee” the methodology and the material assumptions, adjustments and estimates that we used were as follows:

We determined that,had identified as of October 1, 2017, we had approximately 99,000 employees workingbut was not the same employee as was used in 140 countries around2017, because the world. This is the number of all our employees on our different payroll systems as of that date. Consistent with our global operations, we maintain multiple human resources systems around the world, on which we store and maintain relevant payroll and other compensation data for our employees. We excluded our employees2017 median employee was promoted in India, Pakistan, Ukraine, Sudan and Venezuela from the calculation of2018.

As in 2018, our median employee as the employees from those countries combined represented fewer than 5% of our employees. The excluded employees represented 3,206 employees from India, 933 employees from Venezuela, 726 employees from Pakistan, 29 employees from Ukraine and 4 employees from Sudan. We believe it was appropriate to exclude India and Pakistan from our calculations because base salary in those countries represents only a relatively small portion of guaranteed annual compensation; we also believe that it was appropriate to exclude Venezuela because dramatic local currency fluctuations in 2017 have drastically and negatively affected those employees. After excluding these employees and for purposes of determining our median employee, we had approximately 94,000 employees working in 135 countries. We did not make any cost-of-living adjustments when identifying our median employee.

Given the wide geographical distribution of our employees, a variety of pay elements comprise the total compensation of our employees. This includes annual base salary, equity awards, annual cash incentive payments based on achievement of personal objectives, company outperformance of competitors in the employee’s geography, sales or commission incentives, and various field bonuses. The incentive awards an employee is eligible for is based on his or her pay grade and reporting level, and are consistently applied across the organization. Cash incentives, rather than equity, is the primary vehicle of incentive compensation for most of our employees throughout the organization. While all employees earn a base salary, not all receive such cash incentive payments. Furthermore, fewer than 1% of our employees receive equity awards. Consequently, for purposes of applying a consistently-applied compensation metric

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for determining our median employee, we selected annual base salary as the sole, and most appropriate, compensation element for determining the median employee. We used the annual base salary of our employees as reflected on our human resources systems on October 2, 2017, excluding that of our CEO, in preparing our data set.

Using this methodology, we determined that the median employee2019 was a full-time, salaried employee locatedworking in Colombia and working as a Wireline Field Engineer, who is paid a base salaryEngineer. We calculated all of $38,893. For purposesthe elements of this disclosure, wethat employee’s compensation for 2019 in accordance with the requirements of Item 402(c)(2)(x) of Regulation S-K. We then converted allthe total compensation of the median employee compensation to U.S. dollars atusing a blended exchange rate representing the average exchange rate from January 1, 20172019 to October 1, 2017. For the median employee, this resultedDecember 31, 2019, resulting in an exchange rate of 2,9593,293 Colombian Pesos to each U.S. dollar.

Once we identified The resulting 2019 total compensation of our median employee we identifiedwas $71,021.

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The pay ratio set forth above is a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with SEC rules based on our human resources systems of record and calculated all of the elements of that employee’s compensationmethodology described above. Because the SEC rules for 2017 in accordance with the requirements of Item 402(c)(2)(x) of Regulation S-K, resulting in annual total compensation to that employee of $88,604. The difference betweenidentifying the median employee’s annual base salaryemployee and calculating the pay ratio based on that employee’s annual total compensation representsallow companies to adopt a variety of methodologies, to apply certain exclusions, and to make reasonable estimates and assumptions that reflect their compensation practices, the cash incentive compensation earnedpay ratio reported by the employee in 2017 due to field bonus pay plus payments related to a food stipend and cost of living expenses for his location. With respectother companies may not be comparable to the 2017 totalpay ratio that we report above, as other companies may have different employment and compensation practices, different types of our CEO, we used the amount reportedworkforce, and operate in the “Total” column (column (j)) of our 2017 Summary Compensation Table includeddifferent countries, and may use different methodologies, exclusions, estimates and assumptions in this proxy statement.

To confirm our consistently-applied compensation metric described above was appropriate, we also engaged a large independent auditing firm with substantial statistical analysis experience to conduct a stratified statistical analysis of our employee population to determine the median employee. This third-party review concluded that our median employee was appropriate and had a salary less than $100 different from the median employee identified by its statistical sampling. It was also within $100 of the average estimated salary identified by the third party when that party conducted its largest stratified sample analysis.calculating their own pay ratios.

 

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control for Fiscal Year 20172019

 

No Additional Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

 

Our named executive officers generally receive the same benefits as our other employees. As is the case with other compensation arrangements, any differences are generally due to local (country-specific) requirements. In line with this practice, our currently serving named executive officers do not have employment agreements, “golden parachutes” or change in control agreements. The Company’s executive officers serve at the will of the Board, which enables the Company to terminate their employment using judgment as to the terms of any severance arrangement and based on specific circumstances at the time they cease being executive officers.

 

All employees who receive equity awards, including our NEOs, are subject to the same terms and conditions in the event of a termination or change in control, except for certain stock options that were assumed in connection with our acquisition of Cameron, none of which are held by the NEOs.

Phased Retirement

Schlumberger has a practice of phased retirement, which may be offered to executive officers (other than the CEO) approaching retirement, at the discretion of the Company. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Other Executive Benefits and Policies—Retirement Practices” on page 43.

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Termination of Employment

 

Stock Options

 

This section summarizes the consequences for NEOs and other employees under our omnibus incentive plans and standard form of stock option award agreement in the event an option holder’s employment terminates.

 

REASON FOR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENTReason for Termination of Employment VESTINGVesting POST-EMPLOYMENT EXERCISE PERIODPost-Employment Exercise Period
Voluntary termination with consent of the Company or termination by the Company other than for cause No additional vesting Exercisable (to the extent exercisable at termination) at any time within three months after termination.
Termination by the Company for cause None Vested and unvested options forfeited immediately.
Disability Full vesting Exercisable at any time during the 60-month period after termination due to disability or during the remainder of the option period, whichever is shorter.*
Retirement (as defined in the applicable plan or award agreement) Effective for grants after April 1, 2015, continued vesting as if still employed with the Company Effective for grants on or after April 1, 2015, exercisable for 10 years from the original grant date.
Special Retirement (or Retirement for grants prior to April 1, 2015, in each case as defined in the applicable plan or award agreement) No additional vesting Exercisable (to the extent exercisable at termination) at any time during the 60-month period after termination due to retirement or during the remainder of the option period, whichever is shorter.
Death Full vesting Exercisable at any time during the 60-month period after termination due to death or during the remainder of the option period, whichever is shorter.

*

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Notwithstanding the vesting and exercisability provisions described above, an option holder may forfeit his or her right to exercise stock options, and may have certain prior option exercises rescinded, if he or she engages in “detrimental activity” within one year after termination of employment (or five years after termination of employment in the event of retirement or disability).

 

If an option holder dies following termination of employment, but during the period in which he or she would otherwise be able to exercise the option, then the person entitled under the option holder’s will or by the applicable laws of descent and distribution will be entitled to exercise an outstanding option until the earlier of (i) 60 months following the date of his or her termination of employment or (ii) the expiration of the original term. Death following termination of employment will not result in any additional vesting, so that the option will be exercisable to the extent provided in the matrix above based on the circumstances of his or her termination of employment.

 

PSUs

 

This section summarizes the consequences for NEOs holding PSUs granted under the Company’s 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, 2013 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and 20132017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and subject to the Company’s standard form of two-yearROCE PSU award or three-yearFCF Conversion PSU award, as applicable, in the event the PSU holder’s employment terminates.

 

Three-Year2019 and 2020 FCF Conversion PSUs; ROCE PSUs

 

All PSUs awarded prior to January 1, 2016 are three-year PSUs, and are treated as follows upon the holder’s termination of employment with the Company and its subsidiaries prior to the vesting date (i.e., the three-year anniversary of the grant date).

If the holder’s employment terminates on account of special retirement, disability, or death or the holder ceases to be employed in a PSU-eligible position, in each case on or after the first anniversary of the grant date, the holder will vest on the regularly-scheduled vesting date in the number of PSUs determined by multiplying (i) the number of PSUs that would have vested as determined based on satisfaction of the specified performance conditions had the holder’s employment not terminated and (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days that elapsed between the grant date and the date of the holder’s termination of employment and the denominator of which is 1,095.
If an individual terminates employment for another reason, terminates employment on account of retirement, special retirement, disability or death, or ceases to be employed in a PSU eligible position, in each case before the first anniversary of the grant date, no additional vesting is provided and the individual will automatically forfeit all such PSUs without any additional consideration on the part of the Company.

Three-yearFCF Conversion PSUs granted after January 1, 2016in 2019 and 2020 and all ROCE PSUs are treated as follows upon the holder’s termination of employment with the Company and its subsidiaries prior to the vesting date (i.e., the third anniversary of the grant date).

 

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If the holder’s employment terminates on account of disability or death, the target number of PSUs will immediately vest.
 
If the holder’s employment terminates on account of retirement or, with Compensation Committee approval, early retirement or special retirement, the holder will vest on the regularly-scheduled vesting date with the number of PSUs determined as if the holder’s employment had not been terminated.
 If an individual terminates employment for another reason, no additional vesting is provided and the individual will automatically forfeit all outstanding PSUs without any additional consideration on the part of the Company.

 

Two-Year2017 and 2018 FCF Conversion PSUs

 

Two-yearFCF Conversion PSUs granted in 2017 and 2018 are treated as follows upon the holder’s termination of employment with the Company and its subsidiaries prior to the conversion date (the second anniversary of the grant date, when such FCF Conversion PSUs are converted, if at all, into shares of restricted stock based on performance) or the vesting date (the first anniversary of the date that restricted shares are received following the conversion date).

 

 If the holder’s employment terminates on account of disability or death: (i) prior to the conversion date, the target number of FCF Conversion PSUs will immediately convert into shares of common stock and such shares will not be subject to any transfer restrictions or (ii) after the conversion date but prior to the vesting date, the restricted shares will immediately vest.
 If the holder’s employment terminates on account of retirement or, with Compensation Committee approval, early retirement or special retirement: (i) prior to the conversion date, the FCF Conversion PSUs will convert into restricted stock on the regularly-scheduled conversion date with the number of FCF Conversion PSUs determined as if the holder’s employment had not been terminated and the restricted stock will be subject to further transfer restrictions until the normal vesting date, or (ii) after the conversion date and before the vesting date, the restricted shares will not be forfeited but will continue to be subject to transfer restrictions until the normal vesting date as if the holder’s employment had not been terminated.
 If an individual terminates employment for another reason, no additional vesting is provided and the individual will automatically forfeit all outstanding FCF Conversion PSUs or restricted shares received on conversion of FCF Conversion PSUs without consideration.
any additional consideration on the part of the Company.

For these purposes, “retirement” is defined as termination of employment with the Company and its subsidiaries either at or after (i) age 60 and completion of at least 25 years of service with the Company and its subsidiaries or (ii) age of 55 and completion of at least 20 years of service with the Company and its subsidiaries subject to the approval of the Compensation Committee;“retirement,” “early retirement,” “special retirement” is defined as termination of employment with the Company and its subsidiaries either at or after (i) age 55 or (ii) age 50 and completion of at least 10 years of service with the Company and all subsidiaries; and “disability” is defined as a disability (whether physical or mental impairment) which totally and permanently incapacitateshave the holder from any gainful employmentmeanings assigned to such terms in any field which the holder is suited by education, training, or experience, as determined by the Compensation Committee.applicable award agreements.

 

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Change in Control

 

Stock Options

 

Pursuant to Schlumberger’s omnibus incentive plans and standard form of stock option award agreement (other than awards issued under the 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, the 2013 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and the 20132017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan), in the event of any reorganization, merger or consolidation wherein Schlumberger is not the surviving corporation, or upon the liquidation or dissolution of Schlumberger, all outstanding stock option awards will, unless alternate provisions are made by Schlumberger in connection with the reorganization, merger or consolidation for the assumption of such awards, become fully exercisable and vested, and all holders will be permitted to exercise their options for 30 days prior to the cancellation of the awards as of the effective date of such event. Under both our 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, and our 2013 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and 2017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, the Compensation Committee retains the discretion to adjust outstanding awards in the event of corporate transactions and outstanding options may be, but are not required to be, accelerated upon such a transaction.

 

The following table sets forth the intrinsic value of the unvested stock options held by each NEO as of December 31, 20172019 that would become vested upon the occurrence of death, disability or a change in control in which Schlumberger is not the surviving entity and alternative provisions are not made for the assumption of awards, as described in the preceding paragraphs. Due to the number of factors that affect the nature and amount of any benefits provided upon these events, any amounts actually paid or distributed may be different. Factors that could affect these amounts include the time during the year of any such event and the price of Schlumberger common stock.

 

NameAmount ($)(1)
O. Le Peuch
K. Al Mogharbel
P. Schorn
H. Gharbi
P. Kibsgaard17,224,884 
S. Ayat9,030,260
A. Belani5,175,687
O. Le Peuch0
A. Juden3,881,799 

(1)Reflects that the closing price of Schlumberger common stock on December 29, 201731, 2019 ($67.39)40.20) was higherlower than the exercise price of someall stock options held by the executive as of that date.

 

If Schlumberger merges or consolidates with another entity and is the surviving entity, then a holder of stock options granted pursuant to Schlumberger’s stock options plans will be entitled to receive, upon exercise or vesting, in lieu of the number of shares with respect to which the award is exercisable or vested, the number and class of shares of stock or other securities that the holder would have been entitled to receive under the terms of such merger or consolidation if, immediately prior to such event, such holder had been the holder of record of the number of shares of Schlumberger common stock equal to the number of shares as to which such award is then exercisable or vested.

 

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PSUs and RSUs

 

Under our 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, 2013 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and 20132017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, in the event of a merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock, separation, spinoff, reorganization or liquidation, our Board may, in its sole discretion, (1) provide for the acceleration of the vesting of any awards, including RSUs and PSUs, or (2) decide to cancel any awards, including RSUs and PSUs, and deliver cash to the holders in an amount that our Board determines in its sole discretion is equal to the fair market value of such awards on the date of such event. However, no current agreement with respect to the RSUs and PSUs currently provides for any definitive special treatment upon such a merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock, separation, spinoff, reorganization or liquidation.

 

The following table sets forth the value of the unvested RSUs and unvested PSUs at target held by each NEO at December 31, 20172019 that would become vested upon the occurrence of a merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock, separation, spinoff, reorganization or liquidation assuming that the Board elects to accelerate the vesting of RSUs and PSUs as provided in the previous paragraph. Due to the various factors that could affect the nature and amount of any benefits provided upon these events, any amounts actually paid or distributed may be different. Factors that could affect these amounts include the price of Schlumberger common stock and achievement by the Company of the relevant performance metric.

 

NameAmount ($)(1)
O. Le Peuch20,458,584
K. Al Mogharbel9,448,608
P. Schorn8,447,226
H. Gharbi8,997,966 
P. Kibsgaard22,669,99623,143,140 
S. Ayat7,554,419
A. Belani6,799,651
O. Le Peuch2,978,638
A. Juden5,350,7668,514,360 

(1)Calculated based on the product of the closing price of Schlumberger common stock on December 29, 201731, 2019 ($67.39)40.20) and the number of outstanding, unvested two-yearRSUs, unvested ROCE PSUs (at target) and three-yearunvested FCF Conversion PSUs (at target) held by the executive as of that date.

 

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Retirement Plans

 

Schlumberger’s pension plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans include the same terms and conditions for all participating employees in the event of a termination or change in control. Other than the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan, none of Schlumberger’s non-qualified plans provide for the accelerated payment of benefits upon a change in control. For more information on these plans, see the Pension Benefits for Fiscal Year 20172019 table and accompanying narrative above and the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal Year 20172019 table and accompanying narrative above.

 

The following table sets forth the amounts as of December 31, 20172019 of benefit payments that would be accelerated under the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan upon a change in control.

 

NameAmount ($)
P. Kibsgaard90,350
S. Ayat2,188,435
A. Belani2,679,352
O. Le Peuch0(1)1,120,588
A. JudenK. Al Mogharbel2,216,9361,564,125
P. Schorn896,511
(1)H. GharbiMr. Le Peuch did not contribute to the Schlumberger Restoration Savings Plan in 2017 or in previous years.67,709
P. Kibsgaard95,630
S. Ayat3,606,106

 

Retiree Medical

 

Subject to satisfying certain age, service and contribution requirements, most U.S. employees are eligible to participate in a retiree medical program. Generally, this program provides comprehensive medical, prescription drug and vision benefits for retirees and their dependents until attaining age 65. Historically, for Schlumberger employees who turned age 40 prior to 2014, and excluding those employees who became Schlumberger employees as a result of the Smith acquisition, retiree medical benefits continue beyond age 65, at which time Medicare becomes primary and the Schlumberger plan becomes secondary, paying eligible charges after Medicare has paid. However, effective April 1, 2015, participants who reach age 65 no longer continue in Schlumberger medical coverage after reaching age 65, but instead receive a monthlyan annual contribution to a health reimbursement arrangement that can be used to purchase Medicare supplemental coverage and pay other tax-deductible expenses.

 

Agreements with Former NEOs

See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Agreements with Former NEOs” on page 42 for details regarding our agreements with Messrs. Kibsgaard and Ayat.

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Director Compensation in Fiscal Year 20172019

Our director compensation philosophy is to appropriately compensate our non-employee directors for the time, expertise and effort required to serve as a director of a large and complex global company and to align the interests of our directors with those of our long-term stockholders.

Annual payments are made after the non-employee directors are elected by stockholders. Non-employee directors who begin their Board, Board Chair, committee or committee chair service other than immediately following the annual general meeting of stockholders receive a prorated amount of annual compensation. Directors who are employees of Schlumberger do not receive compensation for serving on the Board.

Director Pay Components

 

Non-employee directors receive an annual cash retainer of $100,000$115,000 plus an additional annual fee of $10,000 for membership on a committee. The chair of each committee receives an additional annual fee of $20,000 in lieu of the additional annual fee of $10,000 for committee membership. Beginning in 2016,In August 2019, Mr. CurriePapa began receiving an additional $100,000 annually, reflecting his additional responsibilities as the Board’s non-executive Chairman. Mr. Currie has also earned an additional $50,000 annually, reflecting his additional responsibilities as the Board’s lead independent director. In July 2017, the Board re-evaluated non-employee director compensation and approved an increase for the first time since 2008. Beginning in July 2017, each director receives an annual cash retainer of $115,000 plus the additional fees for membership on, or for chairing, a Board committee. The additional pay for committee service did not change. Directors who are employees of Schlumberger do not receive compensation for serving on the Board.

Additionally, Schlumberger’s current practice is to grant each newly-appointed or elected non-employee director (including non-employee directors re-elected at the annual general meeting) shares of Schlumberger common stock valued at approximately $190,000 (or $290,000 for the non-executive Chairman of the Board) each April. Effective May 1, 2017, Schlumberger granted each such

2019 Director Pay Review

Our Compensation Committee annually reviews and periodically recommends updates to our non-employee director 2,250 sharescompensation program to our Board for approval. The Committee’s recommendation takes into account our director compensation philosophy, changes in market practices, and consultation with the Committee’s independent compensation consultant, Pay Governance. In 2019, the Committee reviewed non-employee director compensation taking into account multiple factors including director pay practices at publicly-traded companies and continued expansion of director and independent committee chair responsibilities. Based on that review, the Committee determined that no changes in non-employee director compensation were necessary for 2019 (other than the additional cash retainer and stock award to the non-executive Chairman of the Board, each effective August 2019).

Director Deferral Plan

Non-employee directors may elect to defer all or a portion of their annual stock or cash awards through the Schlumberger 2004 Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “Directors Stock Plan”). When directors elect to defer their stock award, their deferred compensation account is credited with a number of “stock units.” Each stock unit is equal in value to a share of our common stock, but because it is not an actual share of our common stock it does not have any voting rights. When directors elect to defer their cash award, they may choose to invest such deferred cash compensation into either (i) Schlumberger common stock.stock, (ii) money market equivalents, or (iii) an S&P 500 equivalent. Deferrals into a stock account are credited with dividend equivalents in the form of cash to be paid at the time of vesting and deferrals into the cash account are credited with gains or losses based on the monthly performance of the various investment options described above. Following retirement from our Board and depending on the director’s election, a non-employee director may receive the deferred compensation on the date of the director’s retirement or a date that is one year following the date of the director’s retirement.

 

Although Schlumberger’sour Directors Stock and Deferral Plan provides that annual stock awards to non-employee directors may be in the form of shares of common stock, shares of restricted common stock or restricted stock units, Schlumberger’sour practice has been to issue only shares of common stock. SchlumbergerOur directors have never received restricted common stock or restricted stock units as director compensation.

 

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The following table provides information on Schlumberger’sthe compensation forpaid to our non-employee directors in 2017.2019.

 

 Fees Earned
or Paid
in Cash
(1) Stock
Awards
(2) Option
Awards
 Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
 Change in Pension
Value & Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation
Earnings
 All Other
Compensation
 Total(3) 
Name ($)($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($)  Fees
Earned
or Paid
in Cash
($)
(1) Stock
Awards
($)
(2)  Option
Awards
($)
 Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
 Change in
Pension Value &
Nonqualified Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
 All Other
Compensation
($)
 Total
($)
(3) 
Peter L.S. Currie 187,500 162,750    35,305(4)  435,555  195,000 184,180    20,185(4)  399,365 
Patrick de La Chevardière(5) 35,045 (5)      35,045 
Miguel Galuccio 97,500 162,750    260,250  145,000 184,180     329,180 
V. Maureen Kempston Darkes(6) 137,500 162,750     300,250  13,050      13,050 
Helge Lund 132,500 162,750     295,250 
Nikolay Kudryavtsev 137,500 162,750     300,250  145,000 184,180    20,298(4)  349,478 
Michael E. Marks 137,500 162,750    38,539(4)  338,789 
Michael E. Marks(6) 11,250      11,250 
Tatiana A. Mitrova 132,500 184,180     316,680 
Indra K. Nooyi 127,500 162,750     290,250  145,000 184,180     329,180 
Lubna S. Olayan 127,500 162,750     290,250  142,500 184,180     326,680 
Mark G. Papa(7) 207,569(8) 258,774     466,343 
Leo Rafael Reif 147,500 162,750    25,506(4)  335,756  155,000 184,180    18,085(4)  357,265 
Tore I. Sandvold 137,500 162,750     300,250 
Jeff W. Sheets(5) 35,045 (5)      35,045 
Henri Seydoux 137,500 162,750     300,250  145,000 184,180     329,180 

 

(1)Reflects cash fees earned, without taking into account any election to defer receipt of such fees. Ordinarily, the annual cash retainer is paid in cash, but non-employee directors can elect to have their retainer paid in stock or deferred under the Schlumberger 2004Directors Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
Plan.
 If a non-employee director joins our Board, becomes Chairman of the Board, or joins or becomes Chairchair of a committee of our Board after the start of any year, he or she will receive compensation prorated according tofor the numberperiod of monthsservice during which he or she served in that position during that year. As a result, the fees disclosed in this column are subject to adjustment in cases where a non-employee director has served less than one full year or has changed committee memberships or chairmanships during the year.
(2)Effective May 1, 2019, Schlumberger granted each non-employee director elected at our 2019 annual general meeting 4,452 shares of Schlumberger common stock. The amounts reported reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of the stock awards granted in 20172019 computed in accordance with applicable accounting standards, based on the closing stock price on the grant date, without taking into account any election to defer receipt of such stock award. Amounts rounded up to nearest dollar. A non-employee director may elect to defer the receipt of all or part of a stock award. For information on the number of shares of Schlumberger common stock deferred by our directors, please read the footnotes to the table below under “Stock Ownership Information—Security Ownership by Management.”
(3)Schlumberger reimburses non-managementnon-employee directors for travel and other business expenses incurred in the performance of their services for Schlumberger.
(4)Represents amounts paid for spousal transportationairfare and hotel days in connection with Board meetings.
(5)Messrs. de La Chevardière and Sheets were appointed to the Board effective October 28, 2019. In January 2020, each of Messrs. de La Chevardière and Sheets received a grant of stock 2,269 shares of Schlumberger common stock, reflecting a prorated amount for their service beginning October 28, 2019.
(6)Did not stand for re-election at our April 2019 annual general meeting of stockholders.
(7)Mr. Papa was appointed Chairman of the Board effective August 1, 2019. In connection with such appointment, Mr. Papa received on such date (i) an additional $75,069 as an annual retainer paid in cash, and (ii) an additional grant of 1,937 shares of Schlumberger common stock, which had a grant date fair value of approximately $74,594. Such additional compensation reflected a prorated amount for the period of his service as non-executive Chairman through April 2020.
(8)Includes $33,151 in Chairman fees paid during 2019 but that will be earned in 2020.

 

Director Stock Ownership Guidelines

 

The Board believes that ownership of Schlumberger stock by Board members aligns their interests with the interests of the Company’sour stockholders. Accordingly, the Board has established a guideline that each non-employee Board member must, within five years of joining the Board, own at least 10,000 shares of Schlumberger common shares or restricted stock units.stock. As of December 31, 2017,2019, each of our non-employee director nominees who havehas been a Board membersmember for at least five years iswas in compliance with these stock ownership guidelines.

 

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

The table below sets forth the following information as of December 31, 20172019 for all equity compensation plans approved and not approved by our stockholders.

 

Plan category (a)
Number of securities
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 (b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of such
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(1)  (c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities reflected
in column (a))
  (a)
Number of
securities to
be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
 rights
 (b)
 Weighted-average
exercise price of
such outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
(1)  (c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders  47,210,495(2)   79.13   66,283,624(3)   44,125,341(2)   76.12   46,629,195(2) 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(3)  N/A   N/A   N/A   2,143,535   65.96    
TOTAL  47,210,495(2)   79.13   66,283,624(3)   46,268,876(2)   75.65   46,629,195(2) 

 

(1)The weighted average price does not take into account the shares issuable upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units,PSUs or RSUs, which have no exercise price.
(2)Includes 2,420,342 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options assumed in the 2016 acquisition of Cameron.
(3)Includes 67,562194,156 shares of common stock issuable under Schlumberger’s 2004the Directors Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors.at December 31, 2019.
(3)Consist solely of options that were assumed in connection with our acquisition of Cameron, none of which are held by the NEOs.

 

Equity compensation plans approved by Schlumberger stockholders include the 2017 Schlumberger Omnibus Incentive Plan; 2013 Schlumberger Omnibus IncentiveDirectors Stock Plan; the 20102017 Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan;Plan, as amended and restated; the French Sub2013 Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, underas amended and restated; the 2010 Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as amended;amended and restated; the French Sub Plan under the 2010, 2013 and 2017 Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plans, as amended and restated; the Schlumberger Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, as amended; the Schlumberger 2004 Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors; the Schlumberger 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended;amended and restated; the Schlumberger 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended;amended and restated; and the Schlumberger 2001 Stock Option Plan, as amended;amended and the Schlumberger 1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended.restated.

 

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ITEM 3.

Approval of Financial Statements and Dividends

 

Following completion of the audit procedures performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, we are submitting the following for approval by our shareholders,stockholders, as required by Curaçao law:

 

 our consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2017;
2019;
 our consolidated statement of income for the year ended December December��31, 2017;2019; and
 the declarations of dividends by our Board in 2017.2019.

 

These items are included in our 20172019 Annual Report to Stockholders, which is provided concurrently with this proxy statement. Stockholders should refer to these items in considering this agenda item.

 

Required Vote

 

A majority of the votes cast is required for the approval of the financial results as set forth in the financial statements and of the declaration of dividends by the Board as reflected in our 20172019 Annual Report to Stockholders.

Brokers have discretion to vote on this proposal without your instruction. If you do not instruct your broker how to vote on this proposal, your broker may vote on this proposal in its discretion.

 

     The Board of Directors Recommends a VoteFORItem 3.

 

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ITEM 4.

Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors for 20182020

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been selected by the Audit Committee as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the annual financial statements of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2018.2020. Although ratification is not required by our bylaws or otherwise, as a matter of good corporate governance, we are asking our stockholders to approveratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm.auditor for the year ending December 31, 2020. If the selectionappointment is not approved,ratified, the Audit Committee will consider whether it is appropriate to select another independent registered public accounting firm.

 

A representative of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is expected to attend our 20182020 annual general meeting of stockholders, and he will be available to respond to appropriate questions.

 

Fees Paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has billed the Company and its subsidiaries the fees set forth in the table below for:

 

 the audit of the Company’s 20172019 and 20162018 annual financial statements and reviews of the Company’s quarterly financial statements and other audit services, and
 
the other services described below that were billed in 20172019 and 2016.2018.

 

 Year Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)  2017   2016  2019 2018 
Audit Fees(1) $13,913  $14,253  $14,376  $13,982 
Audit-Related Fees(2)  1,153   470   469   430 
Tax Fees(3)  3,091   2,417   2,701   3,613 
All Other Fees(4)  77   1,099   51   81 
TOTAL $18,234  $18,239  $17,597  $18,106 

 

(1)Includes fees for statutory audits.
(2)Consists of fees for employee benefit plan audits and other audit-related items.
(3)Consists of fees for tax compliance, tax planning and other permitted tax services.
(4)Consists of fees for permitted advisory services.

 

The Audit Committee considers the provision of services by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP not related to the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and reviews of the Company’s interim financial statements when evaluating PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s independence.

 

Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policy and Procedures

 

The Audit Committee pre-approves all services provided to the Company and its subsidiaries by Schlumberger’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has adopted a schedule for annual approval of the audit and related audit plan, as well as approval of other anticipated audit-related services; anticipated tax compliance, tax planning and tax advisory services; and other anticipated services. In addition, the Audit Committee (or an authorized committee member acting under delegated authority of the committee) will consider any proposed services not approved as part of this annual process. During 20172019 and 2016,2018, all audit and non-audit services were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

 

Required Vote

 

A majority of the votes cast is required to approve this Item 4.

 

Brokers have discretion to vote on this proposal without your instruction. If you do not instruct your broker how to vote on this proposal, your broker will vote on this proposal in its discretion.

 

     The Board of Directors Recommends a VoteFORItem 4.

 

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Audit Committee Report

 

During 2017,2019, the Audit Committee periodically reviewed and discussed the Company’s consolidated financial statements with Company management and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, including matters raised by the independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to applicable Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) requirements. The Audit Committee also discussed with Company management and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the evaluation of the Company’s reporting and internal controls undertaken in connection with certifications made by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in the Company’s periodic SEC filings pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Audit Committee also reviewed and discussed such other matters as it deemed appropriate, including the Company’s compliance with Section 404 and other relevant provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and rules adopted or proposed to be adopted by the SEC and the NYSE. The Audit Committee also reviewed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the matters required to be discussed by the independent registered public accounting firm with the Audit Committee under applicable rules adopted byrequirements of the PCAOB.PCAOB and the SEC.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provided the Audit Committee with the required PCAOB disclosures and letters concerning its independence with respect to the Company, and the Committee discussed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s independence with them.

 

Based on the foregoing reviews and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended that the Board include the audited consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017,2019, as filed with the SEC on January 24, 2018.

SUBMITTED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE SCHLUMBERGER BOARD OF DIRECTORS22, 2020.

 

SUBMITTED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE SCHLUMBERGER BOARD OF DIRECTORSV. Maureen Kempston Darkes, ChairMichael Marks
 
Peter L.S. Currie, ChairNikolay KudryavtsevTatiana A. MitrovaIndra K. Nooyi
Helge LundJeff W. Sheets

 

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ITEM 5.

Approval of Amended and Restated French Sub Plan for Purposes of Qualification under French Law

Proposal

As required under applicable French law, we are asking our stockholders to approve our amended and restated 2018 French Sub Plan (the “French Sub Plan”), which is a single sub plan established under the Schlumberger 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”), the Schlumberger 2013 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) and the Schlumberger 2017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan” and, together with the 2010 Plan and the 2013 Plan, the “Omnibus Plans”). Stockholders approved the 2010 Plan at our 2010 annual general meeting; approved the 2013 Plan at our 2013 annual general meeting; and approved the 2017 Plan at our 2017 annual general meeting.

We are seeking stockholder approval of the French Sub Plan to qualify under the so-called “2018 Finance Law” in France, so that restricted stock units and performance stock units granted following stockholder approval under the French Sub Plan to individuals who are subject to taxation under French law may qualify as “Free Share Grants,” which are subject to more favorable tax treatment.

Any such Free Share Grants will be satisfied from the existing share reserve of the applicable Omnibus Plan and will have terms consistent with the existing terms of the applicable Omnibus Plan.

This Item does not propose to make any changes to the Omnibus Plans themselves, nor to increase the number of shares or awards authorized for issuance under the Omnibus Plans. 

Effect of the Proposal

We and our subsidiaries employ individuals who are subject to taxation under French law. Due to the recent enactment on December 30, 2017 of the 2018 Finance Law, certain equity compensation awards granted under the French Sub Plan will qualify as Free Share Grants, if so designated by our Compensation Committee, assuming that stockholders approve the French Sub Plan.

Such stockholder approval would allow these grants to qualify as Free Share Grants, which would result in lower taxation on the vesting of the grant by the individual and lower withholding taxes on the Company.

Consequently, we are asking our stockholders to approve the French Sub Plan for purposes of qualification in France under the 2018 Finance Law, so that the equity grants that we make under the French Sub Plan to individuals who are subject to taxation under French law may qualify as Free Share Grants.

This proposal will not in any manner alter the Omnibus Plans nor will it increase the number of shares of our common stock reserved for grant pursuant to awards issued under the Omnibus Plans.

In the event that the French Sub Plan is not approved, we may still grant equity awards to employees who are subject to taxation under French law under the terms of the French Sub Plan as adopted by the Board effective on January 1, 2016 and approved by stockholders on April 6, 2016; however, in that event, such grants would not benefit from the provisions of the 2018 Finance Law relating to Free Share Grants.

Summary of the Omnibus Plans

Under the terms of each of the Omnibus Plans, the Compensation Committee may, subject to applicable law, grant awards to persons outside the United States under such terms and conditions as may, in its judgment, be necessary or advisable to comply with the laws of the applicable foreign jurisdictions and, to that end, may establish sub-plans. Pursuant to these provisions, the Compensation Committee in 2018 adopted an amendment and restatement of the French Sub Plan, which shall be effective as of the date that stockholders approve this Item, that is intended to address the conditions for being able to grant Free Share Grants under the 2018 Finance Law. We are submitting the French Sub Plan as so amended and restated for stockholder approval so that restricted stock units and performance stock units granted under the French Sub Plan following such stockholder approval may qualify as Free Share Grants.

This summary of the French Sub Plan is a summary of the principal features of the French Sub Plan, and does not purport to be a complete description of all of the provisions of the French Sub Plan. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the French Sub Plan, which is set forth as Appendix B to this proxy statement.

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Purpose of the Omnibus Plans

The purpose of the Omnibus Plans is to provide incentives to our employees in order to:

retain employees with a high degree of training, experience and ability;
attract new employees whose services are considered particularly valuable;
encourage the sense of proprietorship of such persons; and
promote the active interest of such persons in our growth and financial success.

The Board of Directors recommends that our stockholders approve the French Sub Plan to take advantage of the favorable tax provisions for both the Company and the recipient of restricted stock units and performance stock units when issued under an incentive plan qualified under the 2018 Finance Law to employees in France.

Types of Awards

The Compensation Committee established the French Sub Plan for the purpose of granting awards that qualify for the specific treatment applicable to French qualified stock options, French qualified restricted share units and French qualified performance share units awards to employees who are resident of France and who are or may become subject to French tax. A maximum of 29,442,207 shares remain available to be the subject of future awards of restricted stock units or performance stock units under the Omnibus Plans, all of which could be granted under the French Sub Plan. The number of available shares shall be adjusted in connection with stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations and similar events as and to the extent permitted under the Omnibus Plans. The terms, conditions and limitations applicable to awards of restricted stock units and performance stock units will be determined by our Compensation Committee. Restricted stock units intended to qualify as Free Share Grants will be subject to a restriction period under which such shares will not be delivered earlier than two years from the grant date, except that the Compensation Committee may provide for earlier delivery upon termination of employment by reason of death. One year performance stock units intended to qualify as Free Share Grants will be subject to a restriction period under which such shares will not be delivered earlier than one year from the date of grant and will be subject to a minimum one year holding period. Two and three-year performance stock units intended to qualify as Free Share Grants will be subject to a restriction period under which such shares will not be delivered earlier than two and three years, respectively from the grant date. Except, however, that the Compensation Committee may provide for earlier vesting upon termination of employment by reason of death. Restricted stock units and performance stock units may not be transferred to any third party except in the event of the eligible employee’s death.

Term

Awards may be granted (i) under the 2010 Plan on or before April 6, 2020, (ii) under the 2013 Plan on or before April 9, 2023 and (iii) under the 2017 Plan on or before April 5, 2027. Awards may be granted under the French Sub Plan until the termination of the applicable Omnibus Plan.

Eligible Participants:All employees of Schlumberger and our subsidiaries are eligible under the Omnibus Plans. Employees of Schlumberger or its subsidiaries in France and directors of a Schlumberger subsidiary with a management function in France are eligible under the French Sub Plan.As of January 31, 2018, approximately 1,765 employees would qualify for grants under the French Sub Plan.
Ineligible Participants:Directors who are not also employees and any person who owns, directly or indirectly, stock representing more than 10% of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of our stock.
Shares Available for Issuance under the Omnibus Plans:

As of January 31, 2018, a maximum of 29,442,207 shares remain available to be the subject of future awards of restricted stock units or performance stock units under the Omnibus Plans. The amendments to the French Sub Plan will not increase the number of shares or awards available under the Omnibus Plans. The number of shares available for issuance under each Omnibus Plan is subject to adjustment to reflect stock splits, reorganizations and similar events.

The provisions of the Omnibus Plans permit the grant of stock and stock-based awards, including stock options, incentive stock options and stock appreciation rights. The French Sub Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock units and performance stock units. The awards that will be made in the future under the French Sub Plan are not currently determinable, and such awards are within the discretion of the Compensation Committee.

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Material Tax Consequences

If the French Sub Plan is approved by our stockholders and restricted stock units and performance stock units otherwise qualify under the 2018 Finance Law, the gain realized upon vesting of awards (the “vesting gain”) with respect to grants of Free Share Grants to French-resident employees subject to the French social security regime should be subject to progressive income tax rates that employees pay upon sale of shares received under such Free Share Grants.

However, under the 2018 Finance Law, the amount of such vesting gain not exceeding € 300,000 per annum shall be reduced by 50% without any minimal holding period requirement. In contrast, under the current regime applicable to Free Share Grants attributed pursuant to stockholders’ resolution approved between August 8, 2015 and December 31, 2017 (the “Macron” regime), the 50% reduction is subject to a holding period requirement of the shares received under such Free Share Grants of two years (such 50% rate can be increased to 65% if the shares are held for eight years).

Under the 2018 Finance Law, the portion of the vesting gain exceeding € 300,000 per annum will be subject to progressive income tax rates that employees pay upon sale of shares received under such Free Share Grants without any rebate, whereas under the terms of the French Sub Plan which was amended by the Company as of January 1, 2016 and approved by stockholders on April 6, 2016, the portion of the vesting gain exceeding € 300,000 is eligible for a 50% reduction subject to a holding period requirement of the shares received under such Free Share Grants of two years (such 50% rate can be increased to 65% if the shares are held for eight years).

Notwithstanding the 2018 Finance Law, the vesting period of the Free Share Grants cannot be less than one year and the shares received under the Free Share Grants cannot be sold before the second anniversary of the date of grant when the vesting period is less than two years.

In addition, under the 2018 Finance Law, the employing company will be subject to a 20% social security tax upon vesting of qualifying RSUs, in contrast to the current 30% social security tax that is imposed to Free Share Grants attributed pursuant to stockholders’ authorization approved between December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (the rate being 20% for Free Share Grants attributed pursuant to stockholders’ authorization approved between August 8, 2015 and December 30, 2016).

The 2018 Finance Law has increased the French social security taxes applicable on the vesting gain resulting from Free Share Grants to French-resident employees subject to the French social security regime to 17.2% for the portion of the annual gain not exceeding € 300,000 and 9.2% for the portion of the vesting gain exceeding such threshold. In addition to such social security taxes, the portion of the vesting gain exceeding € 300,000 is also subject to an employee social contribution of 10% upon sale of shares received under such Free Share Grants.

The tax consequences of participating in the French Sub Plan may vary with respect to individual situations and it should be noted that income tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof change frequently. Participants should rely upon their own tax advisors for advice concerning the specific tax consequences applicable to them, including the applicability and effect of state, local and foreign tax laws.

Our Board believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to enable the Company to grant Free Share Grants under the French Sub Plan that would qualify for the income and social security tax and social treatment authorized under the 2018 Finance Law. If stockholders do not approve the French Sub Plan, the Company expects to continue to rely on its existing qualified French Sub Plan to grant restricted stock units to French employees, or may make alternative compensation arrangements.

In addition, nothing in this proposal precludes us from making any payment or granting equity awards that do not qualify for such tax treatment, and submission of this proposal to the Company’s stockholders should not be viewed as a guarantee that all grants to individuals subject to taxation under French law will qualify as Free Share Grants under the 2018 Finance Law.

Required Vote

A majority of the votes cast is required to approve this Item 5.Brokers do not have discretion to vote on this proposal without your instruction. If you do not instruct your broker how to vote on this proposal, your broker will deliver a non-vote on this proposal.

 The Board of Directors Recommends a VoteFORItem 5.

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Stock Ownership Information

 

Security Ownership by Certain Beneficial Owners

 

The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 20172019 (except as otherwise noted) with respect to persons known by the Companyus to be the beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Company’sour common stock, based solely on the information reported by such persons in their Schedule 13D and 13G filings with the SEC.

 

For each entity included in the table below, percentage ownership is calculated by dividing the number of shares reported as beneficially owned by such entity by the 1,386,052,1901,387,980,608 shares of our common stock outstanding on January 31, 2018.2020.

 

BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF COMMON STOCK

  Beneficial Ownership of
Common Stock
Name and Address  Number of
Shares
   Percentage
of Class
 
BlackRock, Inc.(1)  89,663,112   6.5% 
55 East 52nd Street        
New York, NY 10055        
State Street Corporation(2)  70,814,575   5.1% 
One Lincoln Street        
Boston, MA 02111        
The Vanguard Group(3)  100,652,649   7.3% 
100 Vanguard Blvd.        
Malvern, PA 19355        
Beneficial Ownership of
Common Stock
Name and AddressNumber of
Shares
 Percentage
of Class
The Vanguard Group(1)114,027,924 8.2%
100 Vanguard Blvd.
Malvern, PA 19355
   
BlackRock, Inc.(2)91,439,070 6.6%
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10055
   

 

(1)Based solely on a Statement on Schedule 13G/A filed on February 8, 2017.12, 2020. Such filing indicates that The Vanguard Group has sole voting power with respect to 2,066,222 shares, shared voting power with respect to 379,773 shares, sole investment power with respect to 111,712,066 shares and shared investment power with respect to 2,315,858 shares.
(2)Based solely on a Statement on Schedule 13G/A filed on February 10, 2020. Such filing indicates that BlackRock, Inc. has sole voting power with respect to 77,482,84975,909,570 shares and sole investment power with respect to 89,663,112 shares.
(2)Based solely on a Statement on Schedule 13G filed on February 9, 2017. Such filing indicates that State Street Corporation has shared voting and investment power with respect to 70,814,575 shares.
(3)Based solely on a Statement on Schedule 13G/A filed on February 8, 2017. Such filing indicates that Vanguard has sole voting power with respect to 1,940,954 shares, shared voting power with respect to 375,527 shares, sole investment power with respect to 98,381,213 shares and shared investment power with respect to 2,271,43691,439,070 shares.

 

Security Ownership by Management

 

The following table sets forth information known to Schlumbergerus with respect to beneficial ownership of the Company’sour common stock as of January 31, 20182020 by (i) each director and director nominee, (ii) each of the named executive officers and (iii) all directors and executive officers as a group.

 

Beneficial ownership is determined under the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Except as indicated in the footnotes to the table below and subject to applicable community property laws, to Schlumberger’sour knowledge the persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to the securities listed. None of the shares are subject to any pledge.

 

The number of shares beneficially owned by each person or group as of January 31, 20182020 includes shares of common stock that such person or group has the right to acquire within 60 days of January 31, 2018,2020, including upon the exercise of options to purchase common stock or the vesting of restricted stock unitsRSUs or PSUs. References to options in the footnotes to the table below include only options outstanding as of January 31, 20182020 that are currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days of January 31, 2018, and references2020. References to any restricted stock, restricted stock unitsRSUs or PSUs (collectively, “restricted stock”) in the footnotes to the table below include only restricted stock, RSUs and PSUs outstanding as of January 31, 20182020 and that are currently vested or that will vest within 60 days of January 31, 2018.2020. The table below excludes the number of shares that have been earned under our 2017 ROCE PSUs but not yet finally determined, as described in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Payouts Under PSU Awards—2020 Payouts Under 2017 ROCE PSUs,” on page 41 above.

 

For each individual and group included in the table below, percentage ownership is calculated by dividing the number of shares beneficially owned by such person or group by the sum of the 1,394,023,4501,387,980,608 shares of common stock outstanding on January 31, 2018,2020, plus the number of shares of common stock that such person or group had the right to acquire on or within 60 days afterof January 31, 2018.

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2020.

 

As of January 31, 2018,2020, no director, director nominee or named executive officer owned more than 1% of the outstanding shares of Schlumberger’s common stock. All directors and executive officers as a group owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of our common stock as of January 31, 2018.2020.

 

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Name Shares
Khaled Al Mogharbel418,595(1) 
Simon Ayat  926,827(1)
Ashok Belani660,865941,762(2) 
Peter L.S. Currie  41,92549,148(3) 
V. Maureen Kempston DarkesPatrick de La Chevardière  12,0002,269
Hinda Gharbi268,453(4) 
Miguel M. Galuccio  2,250
Alexander Juden368,03711,469(3)
Paal Kibsgaard  1,321,6002,179,268(4)(5) 
Nikolay Kudryavtsev  10,000
Helge Lund6,925(5)
Olivier Le Peuch  243,866346,812(6) 
Michael E. MarksTatiana A. Mitrova  57,2505,953(7)
Indra K. Nooyi  18,55025,773(7) 
Lubna S. Olayan  22,25029,473
Mark G. Papa 17,890
Leo Rafael Reif  24,25031,473
Tore I. SandvoldPatrick Schorn  1,500483,904(8) 
Henri Seydoux  20,25027,473
Jeff W. Sheets 2,269
ALL DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS A GROUP (33(32 PERSONS)  6,738,9268,023,512(8)(9) 

 

(1)Includes options to purchase 788,000300,200 shares.
(2)Includes options to purchase 581,800673,600 shares.
(3)Includes options to purchase 341,800 shares.
(4)Includes options to purchase 1,216,600 shares.
(5)Consists of shares held by a company controlled by Mr. Lund.
(6)Includes options to purchase 197,600 shares.
(7)Includes 39,250 shares held by limited liability companies controlled by Mr. Marks. Also includes 18,00031,550 shares held by a family trust of which Mr. MarksCurrie is a co-trusteetrustee.
(4)Includes options to purchase 121,200 shares and co-beneficiary. Excludes 2,000218 shares the receiptbeneficially owned by Ms. Gharbi’s spouse.
(5)Includes options to purchase 1,523,800 shares.
(6)Includes options to purchase 193,200 shares.
(7)Includes 18,550 shares held by a grantor retained annuity trust of which Mr. Marks has deferred under Schlumberger’s 2004 StockMs. Nooyi is the trustee and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
sole annuitant.
(8)Includes options to purchase 5,616,500372,200 shares.
(9)Includes options to purchase 5,390,690 shares.

 

Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting ComplianceReports

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), requires the Company’sour executive officers and directors, among others, to file an initial report of ownership of Schlumberger common stock on Form 3 and reports of changes in ownership on Form 4 or Form 5. Persons subject to Section 16 are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms that they file. The Company believes, based solely on a review of the copies of such forms in its possession and on written representations from reporting persons, that with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, all of its executive officers and directors filed on a timely basis the reportstwo transactions required to be filed under Section 16(a) were not timely filed during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 or prior fiscal years. Two Form 4s required to be filed by Mr. Le Peuch relating to the vesting of the Exchange Act.RSUs were not timely filed, but were filed on January 22, 2020.

 

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Other Information

 

Stockholder Proposals for our 20192021 Annual General Meeting

 

In order for a stockholder proposal to be considered for inclusion in the proxy statement for the 20192021 annual general meeting of stockholders pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, or for director nominations to be included pursuant to the Company’s proxy access bylaw provisions, such proposals or notice of nominations must be received by the Secretary of the Company, 5599 San Felipe, 17thFloor, Houston, Texas 77056, no later than November 2, 2018,October 24, 2020, and, in the case of a proxy access nomination, no earlier than October 3, 2018.September 24, 2020.

 

For stockholder proposals to be introduced for consideration at our 20192021 annual general meeting of stockholders other than pursuant to Rule 14a-8 and for stockholder candidates to be nominated for election as directors other than pursuant to our proxy access bylaw provisions, notice generally (unless the date of our 20192021 annual general meeting is moved as stated in our bylaws) must be delivered to the Secretary of the Company at our executive offices in Houston, Texas, not later than 120 days nor earlier than 150 days before the first anniversary of the date of the 20182020 annual general meeting of stockholders. Accordingly, any such notice must be received no earlier than November 5, 2018,2, 2020, and no later than December 5, 2018,2, 2020, and must otherwise satisfy the requirements of our bylaws. Under the rules of the Exchange Act, we may use discretionary authority to vote with respect to any proposal not included in our proxy materials that is presented by a stockholder in person at the 20192021 annual general meeting of stockholders if the stockholder making the proposal has not given notice to us by December 5, 2018.2, 2020.

 

Other Matters

 

Stockholders may obtain a copy of Schlumberger’sour most recent Form 10-K filed with the SEC, including financial statements and schedules, without charge by writing to the Company’sour Investor Relations Department, 5599 San Felipe, 17th Floor, Houston, Texas 77056, or by calling (713) 375-3535.

 

The Company will pay the cost of furnishing proxy material to all stockholders and of soliciting proxies by mail and telephone. We have retained D. F. King & Co., Inc. has been retained by the Company to assist in the solicitation of proxies for a fee estimated at $15,500 plus reasonable expenses. Directors, officers and employees of the Company may also solicit proxies for no additional compensation. The CompanyWe will reimburse brokerage firms, fiduciaries and custodians for their reasonable expenses in forwarding the solicitation material to beneficial owners.

 

The Board knows of no other matter to be presented at the meeting. If any additional matter is properly presented at the meeting, we intend to vote the enclosed proxy in accordance with the discretion of the persons named in the proxy.

 

Please sign, date, and return the accompanying proxy in the enclosed envelope at your earliest convenience.

 

By order of the Board of Directors,

 

 

Alexander C. Juden


Secretary

 

Houston, Texas

 

March 2, 2018February 21, 2020

 

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Appendix A

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial MeasureMeasures

 

In addition to financial results determined in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this 2018Our 2020 proxy statement also includes non-GAAP financial measures (as defined under the SEC’s Regulation G).measures. Net income, excluding charges and credits, and earnings per share, excluding charges and credits, free cash flow and cash flow generation are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are used by management in determining certain incentive compensation.

The following is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP measures. Management believes that the exclusion of charges and credits from thesecertain non-GAAP financial measures enables it to evaluate more effectively Schlumberger’s operations period-over-period and to identify operating trends that could otherwise be masked by the excluded items. These measures are also used by management in determining certain incentive compensation.

The foregoing non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

  (Stated in millions, except per share amounts)
  January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
        Noncont.     Diluted 
  Pretax  Tax  Interest  Net  EPS* 
Schlumberger net loss (GAAP basis) $(1,183) $330  $(8) $(1,505) $(1.08)
Impairments & other:                    
WesternGeco seismic restructuring  1,114   20      1,094   0.78 
Venezuela investment write-down(1)  938         938   0.67 
Promissory note fair value adjustment and other  510      12   498   0.36 
Workforce reductions(2)  247   13      234   0.17 
Multiclient seismic data impairment  246   81      165   0.12 
Other restructuring charges  156   10   22   124   0.09 
Merger and integration(3)  308   70      238   0.17 
Provision for loss on long-term construction project(4)  245   22      223   0.16 
U.S. tax reform charge     (76)     76   0.05 
Schlumberger net income, excluding charges and credits $2,581  $470  $26  $2,085  $1.50 
  (Stated in millions, except per share amounts) 
  Twelve Months 2019 
   Pretax   Tax   Noncont.
Interests
   Net   Diluted
EPS*
 
Schlumberger net income (loss) (GAAP basis) $(10,418) $(311) $30  $(10,137) $(7.32)
Fourth Quarter                    
North America restructuring  225   51      174   0.13 
Other restructuring  104   (33)     137   0.10 
Workforce reductions  68   8      60   0.04 
Pension settlement accounting  37   8      29   0.02 
Repurchase of bonds  22   5      17   0.01 
Gain on formation of Sensia  (247)  (42)     (205)  (0.15)
Third Quarter                    
Goodwill impairment  8,828   43      8,785   6.34 
North America pressure pumping  1,575   344      1,231   0.89 
Intangible assets impairment  1,085   248      837   0.60 
Other North America-related  310   53      257   0.19 
Asset Performance Solutions  294         294   0.21 
Equity-method investments  231   12      219   0.16 
Argentina  127         127   0.09 
Other  242   13      229   0.17 
Schlumberger net income, excluding charges and credits $2,483  $399  $30  $2,054  $1.47 

 

(1)Given economic and political developments in Venezuela, Schlumberger determined that it was appropriate to write-down its investment in the country. As a result, Schlumberger recorded a charge of $938 million, consisting of: $469 million of accounts receivable, a $105 million other-than-temporary impairment charge relating to promissory notes, $285 million of fixed assets, and $79 million of other assets.
(2)Represents reductions associated with the restructuring of our geographical and product line organizations.
(3)Represents merger and integration charges relating to the Cameron and Weatherford transactions.
(4)Represents a provision for an estimated loss on a long-term surface facility construction project that is accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method.
*Does not add due to rounding.

 

  (Stated in millions) 
Periods Ended December 31, Twelve
Months
2019
  Twelve
Months
2018
 
Cash flow from operations $5,431  $5,713 
Capital expenditures  (1,724)  (2,160)
APS investments  (781)  (981)
Multiclient seismic data capitalized  (231)  (100)
Free cash flow $2,695  $2,472 
Net proceeds from formation of Sensia joint venture and from asset divestiture  586    
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed  (23)  (292)
Cash paid for severance  128   340 
Cash flow generation $3,386  $2,520 

Free cash flow represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, APS investments and multiclient seismic data costs capitalized. Management believes that free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the Company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of Schlumberger’s ability to generate cash. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.

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Appendix B

2018 Rules of the Schlumberger

2010, 2013 and 2017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan for Employees in France

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Schlumberger Limited (the “Company”) has established the Schlumberger 2010 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”), the Schlumberger 2013 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) and the Schlumberger 2017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”) (the 2010 Plan, the 2013 Plan and the 2017 Plan being hereafter referred to as the “Plans”) in order to retain employees with a high degree of training, experience and ability, to attract new employees whose services are considered particularly valuable, to encourage the sense of proprietorship of such persons and to promote the active interest of such persons in the development and financial success of the Company and its Subsidiaries. This includes the Company’s branch in France and the Company’s subsidiaries in France of which the Company holds directly or indirectly at least 10% of the share capital (the “French Subsidiary”).

Section 21 of the Plans specifically authorizes the Committee to establish sub-plans as the Committee deems appropriate or advisable to implement the Plans.

The Committee, therefore, intends with this document to establish a sub-plan of the Plans for the purpose of granting awards that qualify for the specific treatment applicable to French Qualified Stock Options, French Qualified Restricted Share Units and French Qualified Performance Share Units awards to employees who are resident of France and who are or may become subject to French tax (i.e. income tax and/or social security tax) as a result of awards granted under the Plans (the “French Grantees”) and (the “French Tax Regime”). The terms of the Plans, shall, subject to the modifications in the following rules of such Plans as set out in Appendix 1, 2, 3 & 4 hereto, constitute the Rules of the “2010, 2013 and 2017 Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plans for Employees in France” (the “French Plan”). Unless otherwise expressly stated, the rules of the French Plan shall also automatically (i) applymutatis mutandisto any awards granted to French Grantees pursuant to any new Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan established by the Board of the Company in accordance with any stockholders’ resolution approving such new Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and (ii) prevail over the rules of such new Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan in case of conflict, the Committee intending the awards granted to French Grantees to qualify for the French Tax Regime applicable at the date of such stockholders’ approval.

The adoption of this French Plan shall not confer upon the French Grantees, or any employees of the French Subsidiary, any employment rights and shall not be construed as part of the French Grantees’ employment contracts, if any. Subject to the terms of the Plans, the Committee reserves the right to amend or terminate the French Plan at any time. Such amendments would only apply to future grants and would not be retroactive.

This amendment and restatement of the French Plan is effective as of April 4, 2018 (being the date of approval of such French Plan by the Company’s stockholders)(the “Effective Date”). It applies to any awards granted to French Grantees as of the Effective Date and overrides, for such purpose, (i) the amendment and restatement of the French Plan which was effective on January 1, 2016 and has been adopted on April 6, 2016 (the “2016 French Subplan”) as well as (ii) any previous amendment and restatement of the French Plan as the case may be. For the avoidance of doubt, the 2016 French Plan will continue to apply to any awards granted to French Grantees pursuant to such 2016 French Plan prior to the Effective Date.

Appendix 1: French Terms applicable to Stock-Options

It is intended that Stock-Options granted under the French Plan shall qualify for the specific tax and social security charges treatment applicable to French Qualified Stock-Options granted under Articles L. 225-177 to L. 225-186 of the French Commercial Code, as subsequently amended, and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax law and the French tax administration. The terms of the French Plan shall be interpreted accordingly and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax and social security laws, and relevant Guidelines published by French tax and social security administrations and subject to the fulfillment of legal, tax and reporting obligations.

1.Definitions

Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plans. The terms set out below will have the following meanings:

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(a)Option. The term “Option” shall have the following meaning:

(1)Purchase stock options that are rights to acquire shares of Common Shares of the Company (“Shares”) repurchased by the Company prior to the vesting of the Options; or

(2)Subscription stock options that are rights to subscribe for newly issued Shares.

(b)Closed Period. The term “Closed Period” means specific periods as set forth by Article L. 225-177 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, during which French Qualified Stock-Options cannot be granted, so long as such Closed Periods are applicable to Options, as described in Section 8 below.

(c)Grant Date. The term “Grant Date” shall be the date on which both (a) the French Grantee is designated, and (b) the terms and conditions of the Award including the reference of the applicable Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan out of which the Award is made, the number of Shares and the method for determining the Exercise Price are specified. In no event shall the Grant Date be during a Closed Period. In such a case, the Grant Date for the French Grantee would be the date described in Section 8 below.

2.Eligibility

Options may not be granted under this Appendix 1 to an individual:

(a)unless he is employed by Schlumberger Limited or by a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited, as defined in Article 225-197-2 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France; or

(b)unless he is a director with a management function as defined in Article 225-185 of the French “Code de Commerce” of a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited, as defined in Article 225-197-2 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France; or

(c)who owns more than 10% of the share capital of Schlumberger Limited and who may not therefore be granted an option to satisfy the requirements of sub-paragraph 2 of Article 225-182 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France.

3.Non-Transferability

Notwithstanding any provision in the Plans and, except in the case of death, Awards cannot be transferred to any third party. In addition, the Awards are only exercisable by the French Grantee during the lifetime of the French Grantee, to the extent applicable.

4.Conditions of the Option/Exercise Price

(a)Notwithstanding any provision in the Plans, the terms and conditions of the Options shall not be modified after the Grant Date, except that the Exercise Price and number of Shares subject to the Option may be modified as provided under Section 7 below, or as otherwise in keeping with French law.

(b)The Options will vest and become exercisable pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Plans, the French Plan and the respective Option agreement delivered to each French Grantee.

(c)The method for determining the exercise price payable pursuant to Options issued under the French Plan shall be fixed by the Committee on the Grant Date, but in no event shall the Exercise Price per Share be less than the greater of:

(1)With respect to purchase stock options, the higher of either 80% of the average quotation price of Shares during the 20 days of quotation immediately preceding the Grant Date or 80% of the average purchase price paid for such Shares by the Company;

(2)With respect to subscription stock options, 80% of the average quotation price of Shares during the 20 days of quotation immediately preceding the Grant Date; and

(3)The minimum exercise price permitted under Section 5(b) of the Plans.

(d)The Shares acquired upon exercise of an Option will be recorded in an account in the name of the stockholder with a broker or in such other manner as the Company may otherwise determine in order to ensure compliance with applicable law.

5.Payment of Exercise Price and Withholding

Notwithstanding any provisions in the Plans, upon exercise or vesting of an Award, as applicable, the full Exercise Price and any required tax and/or social security contributions to be withheld by the French Subsidiary on behalf of the French Grantee will have to be paid either in cash, by check or by wire transfer. No other method of payment is authorized under this French Plan.

6.Adjustments

Notwithstanding any provision in the Plans, adjustments to the Exercise Price and/or the number of Shares subject to an Award issued hereunder shall be made to preclude the dilution or enlargement of benefits under the Award only in the event of certain transactions by the Company listed under Article L. 225-181 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, a repurchase of Shares by the Company at a price higher than the stock quotation price on the open market, and according to the provisions of Section L. 228-99 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, as well as according to specific decrees.

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7.Reorganization

In the event that a significant decrease in the value of Awards granted to French Grantees occurs or is likely to occur as a result of a reorganization as described in the Plans, the Administrator may, in its sole discretion, but shall not be required to, authorize the immediate vesting and exercise of Awards before the date on which any such reorganization becomes effective. If this occurs, the Awards may not qualify for favorable tax and social security treatment under French law.

8.Closed Periods

Notwithstanding any provisions in the Plans to the contrary and since Shares are traded on a regulated market, Awards shall not be granted to French Grantees during the Closed Periods defined by Article L. 225-177 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, so long as such Closed Periods are applicable to the Awards. If the Grant Date were to occur during an applicable Closed Period, the Grant Date for French Grantees shall be the first date following the expiration of the Closed Period which would not be a prohibited Grant Date under the Plans rules, as determined by the Administrator.

9.Termination of Employment/Service

If a termination of employment is due to death, the Award shall be exercisable and vested as set forth in Section 11 below.

In the event of a termination of employment for reasons other than death, the Award shall be exercisable and vested as set forth in the applicable agreement entered into with the French Grantee.

10.Death

In the event of the death of a French Grantee, all unforfeited Awards shall become immediately vested and exercisable. The French Grantee’s heirs may exercise the Options within six months following the death, but any outstanding Option which remains unexercised shall expire six months following the date of the French Grantee’s death. The six-month exercise period will apply without regard to the term of the Option.

11.Term of the Option

The term of the Option will be ten years unless otherwise specified in the applicable Option Agreement. This term can be extended only in the event of the death of the French Grantee, and in no event will the term exceed ten years.

12.Interpretation

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the present French Plan and the provisions of any of the Plans, the provisions of the French Plan shall control for any grants made thereunder to French Grantees.

Appendix 2: French Terms applicable to Restricted Share Units

It is intended that Restricted Share Units granted under the French Plan shall qualify for the specific tax and social security charges treatment applicable to French Qualified Restricted Share Units granted under Articles L.225-197-1 to L.225-197-6 of the French Commercial Code, as subsequently amended, and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax law and the French tax administration. The terms of the French Plan shall be interpreted accordingly and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax and social security laws, and relevant Guidelines published by French tax and social security administrations and subject to the fulfillment of legal, tax and reporting obligations. The Restricted Share Units granted under this Appendix 2 will be deemed French Qualified Restricted Share Units.

1.Eligibility

French Qualified Restricted Share Units may not be granted under this Addendum to an individual:

(a)unless he is employed by Schlumberger Limited or by a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited, as defined in Article 225-197-2 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France; or

(b)unless he is a director with a management function as defined in Article 225-197-1 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France of a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited, as defined in Article 225-197-2 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France; or

(c)who owns more than 10% of the share capital of Schlumberger Limited.

2.Vesting, Settlement and Delivery of French Qualified Restricted Share Units

(a)Vesting. French Qualified Restricted Share Units shall vest as provided for in the Share Unit Agreement. The Share Unit Agreement shall provide the reference of the applicable Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan out of which the award is made.

(b)Settlement. Payment of vested Restricted Share Units shall only be made in shares of Common Stock.

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(c)Delivery. Notwithstanding the vesting date of the Restricted Share Units, under no circumstances, except in case of employee’s death as provided for in section 2 (d) below, shall the delivery of the shares related to a French Qualified Restricted Share Unit occur prior to the second anniversary of the Grant Date.

(d)Acceleration on Death. Upon Termination of Employment from the Company by reason of employee’s death, all French Qualified Restricted Share Units that are not vested at that time immediately will become vested in full. The Company shall issue the underlying shares to the employee’s heirs, at their request, within six months following the death of the employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the employee’s heirs must comply with the restriction on the sale of shares set forth in Section 4 below, to the extent and as long as applicable under French law.

3.No Sales Restrictions

Unless provided otherwise in the Share Unit Agreement, the sale of shares issued pursuant to the conversion of the French Qualified Restricted Share Units may occur as soon as the shares are delivered to the employee provided the Closed Periods (as defined in section 4) below are respected.

4.Closed periods

Shares underlying French Qualified Restricted Share Units may not be sold during the following period (“Closed Periods”):

(a)within the 10 days before or after the publication of the annual accounts;

(b)within a period beginning with the date at which executives of Schlumberger Limited become aware of any information which, were it to be public knowledge, could have a significant impact on the price of shares in and ending 10 trading days after the information becomes public knowledge.

These Closed Periods will apply to grant of French Qualified Restricted Share Units as long as and to the extent such Closed Periods are applicable under French law.

5.Non-transferability of French Qualified Restricted Share Units

Except in the case of death, French Qualified Restricted Share Units may not be transferred to any third party.

6.Adjustments to certain corporate events

Adjustments to the terms and conditions of the French Qualified Restricted Share Units or underlying shares may be made only pursuant to applicable French legal and tax rules. Nevertheless, the Board or the Compensation Committee, at its discretion, may determine to make adjustments in the case of a transaction for which adjustments are not authorized under French law, in which case the Restricted Share Units may no longer qualify as French Qualified Restricted Share Units.

Appendix 3: French Terms applicable to one year Performance Share Units

It is intended that Performance Share Units granted under the French Plan shall qualify for the specific tax and social security charges treatment applicable to French Qualified Performance Share Units granted under Articles L.225-197-1 to L.225-197-6 of the French Commercial Code, as subsequently amended, and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax law and the French tax administration. The terms of the French Plan shall be interpreted accordingly and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax and social security laws, and relevant Guidelines published by French tax and social security administrations and subject to the fulfillment of legal, tax and reporting obligations. The Performance Share Units granted under this Appendix 3 will be deemed French Qualified Performance Share Units.

1.Eligibility

French Qualified Performance Share Units may not be granted under this Addendum to an individual:

(a)unless he is employed by Schlumberger Limited or by a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited; or

(b)unless he is a director with a management function as defined in Article 225-197-1 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France of a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited; or

(c)who owns more than 10% of the share capital of Schlumberger Limited.

2.Vesting, Settlement and Delivery of French Qualified Performance Share Units

(a)Vesting. French Qualified Performance Share Units shall vest as provided for in the Share Unit Agreement. The Share Unit Agreement shall provide the reference of the applicable Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan out of which the award is made.

(b)Settlement. Payment of vested Performance Share Units shall only be made in shares of Common Stock.

(c)Delivery. Notwithstanding the vesting date of the Performance Share Units, under no circumstances, except in case of employee’s death as provided for in section 2 (d) below, shall the delivery of the shares related to a French Qualified Performance Share Unit occur prior to the first anniversary of the Grant Date.

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(d)Acceleration on Death. Upon Termination of Employment from the Company by reason of employee’s death, all French Qualified Performance Share Units that are not vested at that time immediately will become vested in full. The Company shall issue the underlying shares to the employee’s heirs, at their request, within six months following the death of the employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the employee’s heirs must comply with the restriction on the sale of shares set forth in Section 4 below, to the extent and as long as applicable under French law. However, the employee’s heirs shall not need to comply with the restriction on the sale of shares set forth in Sections 3 below.

3.Sales Restrictions

The sale of shares issued pursuant to the conversion of the French Qualified Performance Share Units may not occur prior to the expiration of a one-year period as calculated from the date the Performance Share Units are converted into shares or such other period as is required to comply with the minimum two-year period between the date of grant and the date of sale of the shares issued pursuant to French Qualified Performance Share Units as provided under Article L. 225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code. Notwithstanding the above, in case of employee’s death, the employee’s heirs shall not need to comply with the restriction on the sale of shares. In addition, in the event of the 2ndor 3rdcategory disability (as defined under Article L.341-4 of the French Social Security Code) of an employee, the employee shall not need to comply with the restriction on the sale of Shares.

4.Closed periods

Shares underlying French Qualified Performance Share Units may not be sold during the following period (“Closed Periods”):

(a)within the 10 days before or after the publication of the annual accounts;

(b)within a period beginning with the date at which executives of Schlumberger Limited become aware of any information which, were it to be public knowledge, could have a significant impact on the price of shares in and ending 10 trading days after the information becomes public knowledge.

(2)These Closed Periods will apply to grant of French Qualified Performance Share Units as long as and to the extent such Closed Periods are applicable under French law.

5.Non-transferability of French Qualified Performance Share Units

Except in the case of death, French Qualified Performance Share Units may not be transferred to any third party.

6.Employee’s account

The shares issued pursuant to the French Qualified Performance Share Units shall be recorded in an account in the name of the employee with the Company or in such other manner as the Company may otherwise determine in order to ensure compliance with the sale restrictions set forth above in section 3.

7.Adjustments to certain corporate events

Adjustments to the terms and conditions of the French Qualified Performance Share Units or underlying shares may be made only pursuant to applicable French legal and tax rules. Nevertheless, the Board or the Compensation Committee, at its discretion, may determine to make adjustments in the case of a transaction for which adjustments are not authorized under French law, in which case the Performance Share Units may no longer qualify as French Qualified Performance Share Units.

Appendix 4: French Terms applicable to two and three-year Performance Share Units

It is intended that Performance Share Units granted under the French Plan shall qualify for the specific tax and social security charges treatment applicable to French Qualified Performance Share Units granted under Articles L.225-197-1 to L.225-197-6 of the French Commercial Code, as subsequently amended, and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax law and the French tax administration. The terms of the French Plan shall be interpreted accordingly and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by French tax and social security laws, and relevant Guidelines published by French tax and social security administrations and subject to the fulfillment of legal, tax and reporting obligations. The Performance Share Units granted under this Appendix 4 will be deemed French Qualified Performance Share Units.

1.Eligibility

French Qualified Performance Share Units may not be granted under this Addendum to an individual:

(a)unless he is employed by Schlumberger Limited or by a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited; or

(b)unless he is a director with a management function as defined in Article 225-197-1 of the French “Code de Commerce” in France of a company which is a corporate subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited; or

(c)who owns more than 10% of the share capital of Schlumberger Limited.

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2.Vesting, Settlement and Delivery of French Qualified Performance Share Units

(a)Vesting. French Qualified Performance Share Units shall vest as provided for in the Share Unit Agreement. The Share Unit Agreement shall provide the reference of the applicable Schlumberger Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan out of which the award is made.

(b)Settlement. Payment of vested Performance Share Units shall only be made in shares of Common Stock.

(c)Delivery. Notwithstanding the vesting date of the Performance Share Units, under no circumstances, except in case of employee’s death as provided for in section 2 (d) below, shall the delivery of the shares related to a French Qualified Performance Share Unit occur prior to the second anniversary of the Grant Date.

(d)Acceleration on Death. Upon Termination of Employment from the Company by reason of employee’s death, all French Qualified Performance Share Units that are not vested at that time immediately will become vested in full. The Company shall issue the underlying shares to the employee’s heirs, at their request, within six months following the death of the employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the employee’s heirs must comply with the restriction on the sale of shares set forth in Section 4 below, to the extent and as long as applicable under French law.

3.No Sales Restrictions

Unless provided otherwise in the Share Unit Agreement, the sale of shares issued pursuant to the conversion of the French Qualified Performance Share Units may occur as soon as the shares are delivered to the employee provided the Closed Periods (as defined in section 4 below) are respected.

4.Closed periods

Shares underlying French Qualified Performance Share Units may not be sold during the following period (“Closed Periods”):

(a)within the 10 days before or after the publication of the annual accounts;

(b)within a period beginning with the date at which executives of Schlumberger Limited become aware of any information which, were it to be public knowledge, could have a significant impact on the price of shares in and ending 10 trading days after the information becomes public knowledge.

These Closed Periods will apply to grant of French Qualified Performance Share Units as long as and to the extent such Closed Periods are applicable under French law.

5.Non-transferability of French Qualified Performance Share Units

Except in the case of death, French Qualified Performance Share Units may not be transferred to any third party.

6.Adjustments to certain corporate events

Adjustments to the terms and conditions of the French Qualified Performance Share Units or underlying shares may be made only pursuant to applicable French legal and tax rules. Nevertheless, the Board or the Compensation Committee, at its discretion, may determine to make adjustments in the case of a transaction for which adjustments are not authorized under French law, in which case the Performance Share Units may no longer qualify as French Qualified Performance Share Units.

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