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SLB LIMITED/NV (SLB)

CIK: 0000087347. SIC: 1389 Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC. Latest 10-K as of: 2026-01-23.

SIC breadcrumb: Mining > SIC Major Group 13 > SIC 1389 Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC

SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=87347. Latest filing source: 0001193125-26-021017.

Selected Fundamentals

MetricValueUnitFYFiled
Revenue35,708,000,000USD20252026-01-23
Net income3,374,000,000USD20252026-01-23
Assets54,868,000,000USD20252026-01-23

Financials

Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-01-23. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000087347.json. Derived margins are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.

Flow metrics use full-year FY periods from 10-K/10-K/A filings; balance-sheet metrics use FY-end instants. Missing metrics are omitted rather than fabricated.

Metric2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue27,810,000,00030,440,000,00032,815,000,00032,917,000,00023,601,000,00022,929,000,00028,091,000,00033,135,000,00036,289,000,00035,708,000,000
Net income-1,687,000,000-1,505,000,0002,138,000,000-10,137,000,000-10,518,000,0001,881,000,0003,441,000,0004,203,000,0004,461,000,0003,374,000,000
Diluted EPS-1.24-1.081.53-7.32-7.571.322.392.913.112.35
Assets77,956,000,00071,987,000,00070,507,000,00056,312,000,00042,434,000,00041,511,000,00043,135,000,00047,957,000,00048,935,000,00054,868,000,000
Liabilities36,427,000,00034,726,000,00033,921,000,00032,136,000,00029,945,000,00026,225,000,00025,146,000,00026,598,000,00026,585,000,00027,577,000,000
Stockholders' equity41,078,000,00036,842,000,00036,162,000,00023,760,000,00012,071,000,00015,004,000,00017,685,000,00020,189,000,00021,130,000,00026,109,000,000
Net margin-6.07%-4.94%6.52%-30.80%-44.57%8.20%12.25%12.68%12.29%9.45%

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Latest 10-K MD&A

Extracted between Item 7 and the next Item 7A/8 heading after HTML sanitization. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-01-23. Report date: 2025-12-31.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and resources. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with our disclosures under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

SLB previously reported its results on the basis of four Divisions: Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. Commencing the third quarter of 2025, SLB's Digital business is reported as a separate Division. Additionally, SLB's Asset Performance Solutions ("APS"), Data Center Solutions, and SLB Capturi businesses are now reported in the All Other category. The acquired ChampionX businesses are predominantly reported in SLB's Production Systems Division, with the exception of its digital business, which is reported in SLB's Digital Division. Prior periods have been recast to conform to the current presentation.

2025 Executive Overview

Although 2025 presented a challenging backdrop for the industry—with lower commodity prices, geopolitical uncertainty and an oversupplied oil market—we continued to build resilience across our portfolio by accelerating our strategy. We completed the acquisition of ChampionX during the third quarter in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion. The combined portfolio, technology capabilities and digital leadership positions SLB to create value for its customers and stakeholders by increasing its exposure to the growing production and recovery market while delivering best-in-class workflow integration across production chemicals and artificial lift. In addition to growing our emphasis on production and recovery, we also increased deployment of AI solutions and the rapid expansion of our Data Center Solutions business.

Amidst lower upstream spending, global revenue of $35.7 billion declined 2% year on year, while we generated $6.5 billion of cash flow from operations and $4.1 billion of free cash flow, enabling us to return $4.0 billion to shareholders.

Excluding the $1.5 billion of revenue from the acquisition of ChampionX, revenue declined 6% year on year as growth in our Digital and Data Center Solutions businesses were more than offset by declines in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and offshore Sub-Saharan Africa.

International revenue declined 5% year on year due to the lower activity in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa while North America revenue grew 12% driven by the ChampionX acquisition. Excluding the impact of this transaction, North American revenue declined 2% despite a 5% drop in upstream spending, supported by growth in Data Center Solutions which grew 121% year on year. This business is expanding rapidly as we strengthen strategic partnerships with hyperscalers to leverage our modular data center manufacturing capabilities.

Digital revenue increased 9% on a full-year basis driven by significant uptake in Digital Operations as well as steady growth in Platforms & Applications as customers continued to invest in automated solutions to improve performance and efficiency.

SLB concluded the year with a very strong fourth quarter driven by Production Systems, Digital and Reservoir Performance. Notably, fourth quarter revenue increased sequentially across each of our four geographies for the first time since the second quarter of 2024, reflecting stabilized global upstream activity. We experienced sequential organic revenue growth both in North America and in the international markets, driven by higher offshore activity and strong year-end product and digital sales in Latin America, the Middle East and Asia, across Sub-Saharan Africa and in North America Offshore.

As we move into 2026, we believe the headwinds we experienced in key regions in 2025 are behind us. In particular, we expect rig activity in the Middle East, to increase compared to today’s level, and our footprint in the region puts us in a strong position to benefit from this recovery.

As economics remain challenged, production and recovery activity is becoming a strategic priority for our customers to unlock incremental barrels at the lowest cost. This is translating into higher demand particularly for intervention services, artificial lift, production chemicals and SLB OneSubsea.

We expect that Data Center Solutions will be our fastest growing business for years to come, and Digital will continue to grow at highly accretive margins. Both present differentiated growth opportunities for SLB in 2026 and beyond.

SLB has consistently proven that the unique strengths of our portfolio enable us to create differentiated value and generate significant cash flows in varied market conditions.

As we move through the year, we anticipate that activity will gradually improve in the key markets where we operate, giving us the confidence that we will generate strong cash flows, once again, in 2026.

Aligned with our clear priority to create value for investors, we are committed to returning more than $4 billion to shareholders in 2026 through dividends and share repurchases.

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Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

(Stated in millions)

Fourth Quarter 2025

Third Quarter 2025

Pretax

Pretax

Revenue

Income

Revenue

Income

Digital

$

825

$

280

$

658

$

187

Reservoir Performance

1,748

342

1,682

312

Well Construction

2,949

550

2,967

558

Production Systems

4,078

664

3,474

559

All Other

445

85

397

96

Eliminations & other

(300

)

(114

)

(250

)

(86

)

Corporate & other (1)

(208

)

(203

)

Interest income (2)

31

37

Interest expense (3)

(126

)

(142

)

Charges & credits (4)

(561

)

(318

)

$

9,745

$

943

$

8,928

$

1,000

(1)
Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives, and other nonoperating items.

(2)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2025: $- million; third quarter 2025: $- million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (fourth quarter 2025: $- million; third quarter 2025: $- million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fourth-quarter revenue of $9.7 billion increased 9% sequentially with international revenue increasing 8% and North America revenue increasing 15%. These results reflect a full quarter of activity from the acquired ChampionX businesses which contributed $879 million of revenue, consisting of $583 million in North America and $266 million in the international markets. Third-quarter 2025 revenue reflected two months of activity from ChampionX, which contributed revenue of $579 million, consisting of $387 million in North America and $171 million in the international markets.

Excluding the impact of the acquisition, international fourth-quarter 2025 revenue increased 7% and North America fourth-quarter 2025 revenue increased 6% sequentially. Fourth quarter revenue increased sequentially across all the four geographic areas for the first time since the second quarter of 2024 as global upstream markets have stabilized. The organic sequential revenue growth both in the international markets and North America was driven by higher offshore activity and strong year-end product and digital sales, most notably in Latin America, the Middle East and Asia, across Sub-Saharan Africa and Gulf of America.

Digital

Digital revenue reached $825 million, up 25% sequentially, driven by a $104 million increase in Digital Exploration as a result of year-end sales in the Gulf of America, Brazil and Angola, as well as robust increases in Digital Operations and Platforms & Applications.

Digital pretax operating margin expanded 557 basis points sequentially to 34%, reflecting improved profitability from strong Digital Exploration activity, robust growth in Digital Operations, and higher Platforms & Applications revenue.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.7 billion increased 4% sequentially, primarily driven by higher stimulation activity in the Middle East & Asia and higher intervention activity in Europe & Africa.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 20% increased 105 basis points sequentially, reflecting improved profitability in evaluation and intervention services due to the higher uptake of premium technologies.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $2.9 billion decreased 1% sequentially as higher offshore drilling activity in North America and Europe & Africa was more than offset by declines in certain land markets.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 19% was essentially flat sequentially.

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Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $4.1 billion increased 17% sequentially, reflecting a full quarter of activity from the acquired ChampionX production chemicals and artificial lift businesses. Excluding the impact of the acquisition, Production Systems revenue increased 11% sequentially driven by strong sales of completions, artificial lift, and production chemicals.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% increased 20 basis points sequentially mainly driven by stronger profitability in completions and production chemicals.

All Other

Revenue of $445 million increased $48 million sequentially largely due to higher APS revenue in Ecuador as a result of the resumption of production following the pipeline disruption during the third quarter.

Pretax operating income declined $11 million sequentially as improved profitability from the higher revenue in APS in Ecuador was more than offset by a significant loss on one particular project in SLB Capturi.

Full-Year 2025 Results

(Stated in millions)

2025

2024

Pretax

Pretax

Revenue

Income

Revenue

Income

Digital

$2,660

$745

$2,439

$612

Reservoir Performance

6,820

1,250

7,177

1,452

Well Construction

11,856

2,248

13,357

2,826

Production Systems

13,325

2,184

11,935

1,900

All Other

1,987

498

2,117

775

Eliminations & other

(940)

(351)

(736)

(244)

Corporate & other (1)

(759)

(744)

Interest income (2)

134

134

Interest expense (3)

(551)

(498)

Charges & credits (4)

(1,107)

(541)

$35,708

$4,291

$36,289

$5,672

(1)
Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives, and other nonoperating items.

(2)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2025: $2 million; 2024: $40 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2025: $7 million; 2024: $14 million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Full-year 2025 revenue of $35.7 billion decreased 2%, or $580 million year on year. Excluding the $1.5 billion of revenue from the acquired ChampionX businesses, revenue declined 6% year on year as growth in the Digital and Data Center Solutions businesses were more than offset by activity reductions in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and offshore Sub-Saharan Africa.

International revenue declined 5% year on year due to the lower activity in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Sub-Saharan Africa. North America revenue grew 12% year on year primarily driven by the acquisition of ChampionX. Excluding the impact of this transaction, North America revenue declined 2% despite a 5% drop in upstream spending supported by growth in Data Center Solutions, which grew 121% year on year.

Digital

Digital revenue of $2.7 billion grew 9% year on year due to strong growth from both Digital Operations and Platforms & Applications. The acquisition of ChampionX also accounted for $48 million of the increase.

Digital pretax operating margin of 28% expanded 291 bps year on year primarily driven by the higher revenue and efficiency gains.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $6.8 billion decreased 5% year on year primarily due to a slowdown in evaluation and stimulation activity in the international markets.

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Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 18% contracted 191 bps year on year due to the lower evaluation and stimulation activity.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $11.9 billion decreased 11% year on year driven by a broad reduction in drilling activity both internationally, mainly in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and offshore Africa, and in North America.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 19% declined 220 bps year on year driven by the widespread activity reductions.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $13.3 billion increased 12% year on year reflecting five months of activity from the acquired ChampionX production chemicals and artificial lift businesses, which contributed $1.45 billion of revenue. Excluding the impact of this acquisition, Production Systems revenue was essentially flat year on year.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% was essentially flat year on year.

All Other

Revenue of $2.0 billion decreased 6% year on year largely due to the absence of approximately $290 million of revenue following the divestiture of SLB’s interest in the Palliser APS project in Canada at the end of the second quarter of 2025 and the loss of approximately $100 million of APS revenue due to production interruption arising from a pipeline disruption in Ecuador during the third quarter of 2025. These decreases were partially offset by a $251 million, or 121%, increase in Data Center Solutions revenue.

Pretax operating income decreased $277 million year on year primarily due to the effects of the divestiture of the Palliser asset, the pipeline disruption in Ecuador and a significant loss on one particular project in SLB Capturi.

Full-Year 2024 Results

(Stated in millions)

2024

2023

Pretax

Pretax

Revenue

Income

Revenue

Income

Digital

$2,439

$612

$2,034

$366

Reservoir Performance

7,177

1,452

6,561

1,263

Well Construction

13,357

2,826

13,478

2,932

Production Systems

11,935

1,900

9,831

1,245

All Other

2,117

775

1,844

892

Eliminations & other

(736)

(244)

(613)

(175)

Corporate & other (1)

(744)

(729)

Interest income (2)

134

87

Interest expense (3)

(498)

(489)

Charges & credits (4)

(541)

(110)

$36,289

$5,672

$33,135

$5,282

(1)
Comprised principally of certain corporate expenses not allocated to the segments, stock-based compensation costs, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives, and other nonoperating items.

(2)
Excludes interest income included in the segments’ income (2024: $40 million; 2023: $13 million).

(3)
Excludes interest expense included in the segments’ income (2024: $14 million; 2023: $14 million).

(4)
Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

2024 was a strong year for SLB as it successfully navigated evolving market conditions as full year revenue of $36.3 billion increased 10% year on year. Approximately 46% of this increase came from the acquisition of the Aker Solutions subsea business (“Aker”) in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Full-year results were highlighted by 12% international revenue growth. This performance was led by the Middle East & Asia and Europe & Africa, which grew 18% and 13%, respectively. The Middle East & Asia achieved record revenues, while growth in Europe & Africa was bolstered by the acquisition of the Aker subsea business. Excluding this acquired business, international revenue increased 7% year over

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year, outperforming the rate of upstream investment and rig activity over the same period. North America revenue decreased 1% due to lower drilling in US land.

SLB’s Core divisions — Reservoir Performance, Well Construction and Production Systems — delivered 9% revenue growth compared to the prior year, led by 21% growth in Production Systems, largely due to the subsea acquisition. Production Systems grew 9% organically due to double-digit increases in surface systems, completions and artificial lift. Reservoir Performance also delivered 9% growth, underpinned by strong stimulation and intervention activity in the production space.

Digital revenue, which reached $2.44 billion for the year, increased 20% year on year. Accelerated adoption of digital technologies marked a milestone year, highlighted by strategic collaborations with cross-industry leaders, the launch of the Lumi™ data and AI platform, new Performance Live™ centers to enable remote operations, and the achievement of fully autonomous drilling operations.

Digital

Digital revenue of $2.4 billion increased 20% year on year driven by the accelerated adoption of digital technologies and higher sales of exploration data.

Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 25% increased 710 bps year on year primarily as a result of the revenue growth.

Reservoir Performance

Reservoir Performance revenue of $7.2 billion increased 9% year on year due to increased stimulation and intervention activity, with approximately 75% of the revenue growth coming from the Middle East & Asia.

Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 20% expanded 99 bps year on year due to improved profitability in the international markets driven by higher activity and improved pricing from increased technology intensity.

Well Construction

Well Construction revenue of $13.4 billion decreased 1% year on year. North America revenue declined 13% due to lower drilling activity in US land largely offset by a 2% increase in international revenue, primarily in the Middle East & Asia.

Well Construction pretax operating margin of 21% decreased 59 bps year on year driven by the reduced activity in North America.

Production Systems

Production Systems revenue of $11.9 billion increased 21% year on year mainly due to the acquisition of the Aker subsea business. Excluding the effects of the Aker subsea acquisition, revenue grew by 9% year on year driven by strong international sales across the portfolio.

Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16% expanded 325 bps year on year driven by a favorable activity mix, execution efficiency, and conversion of improved-price backlog.

All Other

Revenue of $2.1 billion increased 15% year on year with approximately 75% of the increase attributable to the Data Center Solutions business. APS revenue was essentially flat. The remaining increase was driven by the SLB Capturi joint venture which was formed in the second quarter of 2024.

Pretax operating income decreased $117 million year on year primarily due to the effects of high APS amortization expense and lower gas prices.

Interest & Other Income

Interest & other income consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)

2025

2024

2023

Earnings of equity method investments

$

196

$

182

$

206

Gain on sale of Palliser APS project *

149

-

-

Interest income

136

174

100

Gain on sale of investment *

-

24

-

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

-

-

36

$

481

$

380

$

342

19

* See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest income decreased $39 million in 2025 as compared to 2024 primarily due to lower average cash and short-term investment balances and increased $74 million in 2024 as compared to 2023 primarily due to higher average cash and short-term investment balances.

Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, were as follows:

2025

2024

2023

Research & engineering

2.0

%

2.1

%

2.1

%

General & administrative

1.0

%

1.1

%

1.1

%

Charges and Credits

SLB recorded charges and credits during 2025, 2024 and 2023. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following is a summary of the 2025 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)

Pretax Charge (Credit)

Tax Benefit (Expense)

Noncontrolling Interest

Net

First quarter:

Workforce reductions

$

158

$

10

$

-

$

148

Other merger and integration

49

1

4

44

Second quarter:

Impairment of equity method investment

69

12

-

57

Workforce reductions

66

3

-

63

Other merger and integration

35

4

4

27

Gain on sale of Palliser APS project

(149

)

(4

)

-

(145

)

Third quarter:

Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment

66

15

-

51

Acquisition-related professional fees

61

-

-

61

Workforce reductions

57

4

-

53

Acquisition-related employee benefits

54

2

-

52

Impairment of equity-method investment

52

4

-

48

Other merger and integration

28

2

4

22

Fourth quarter:

Goodwill impairment

210

-

41

169

Workforce reductions

126

14

3

109

Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment

100

23

-

77

Other merger and integration

125

21

12

92

Reversal of valuation allowance relating to deferred tax assets

-

92

-

(92

)

$

1,107

$

203

$

68

$

836

The following is a summary of the 2024 charges and credits:

20

(Stated in millions)

Pretax Charge (Credit)

Tax Benefit (Expense)

Noncontrolling Interest

Net

First quarter:

Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment

$

14

$

4

$

3

$

7

Merger and integration

11

2

2

7

Second quarter:

Workforce reductions

111

17

-

94

Merger and integration

16

1

5

10

Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment

15

4

3

8

Third quarter

-

Workforce reductions

65

10

-

55

Merger and integration

33

6

4

23

Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment

14

4

3

7

Fourth quarter

-

Asset impairments

162

23

-

139

Merger and integration

63

6

7

50

Workforce reductions

61

10

-

51

Gain on sale of investment

(24

)

-

-

(24

)

$

541

$

87

$

27

$

427

The following is a summary of the 2023 charges and credits:

(Stated in millions)

Pretax Charge (Credit)

Tax Benefit (Expense)

Noncontrolling Interests

Net

First quarter:

Gain on sale of Liberty shares

$

(36

)

$

(8

)

$

-

$

(28

)

Fourth quarter:

Currency devaluation loss in Argentina

90

-

-

90

Merger and integration

45

5

6

34

Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment

11

3

2

6

$

110

$

-

$

8

$

102

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Details of the components of liquidity as well as changes in liquidity follow:

(Stated in millions)

Dec. 31,

Dec. 31,

Dec. 31,

Components of Liquidity:

2025

2024

2023

Cash

$

3,036

$

3,544

$

2,900

Short-term investments

1,176

1,125

1,089

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

(1,894

)

(1,051

)

(1,123

)

Long-term debt

(9,742

)

(11,023

)

(10,842

)

Net debt (1)

$

(7,424

)

$

(7,405

)

$

(7,976

)

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Changes in Liquidity:

2025

2024

2023

Net income

$

3,451

$

4,579

$

4,275

Depreciation and amortization (2)

2,643

2,519

2,312

Impairments

331

162

-

Amortization of inventory purchase accounting adjustment

166

43

11

Gains on sales of investments

-

(24

)

(36

)

Gain on sale of Palliser APS project

(149

)

-

-

Stock-based compensation expense

332

316

293

Deferred taxes

(279

)

(41

)

28

Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received

(59

)

(18

)

(132

)

Increase in working capital

(60

)

(1,020

)

(159

)

US federal tax refund

-

-

85

Other

113

86

(40

)

Cash flow from operations

6,489

6,602

6,637

Capital expenditures

(1,694

)

(1,931

)

(1,939

)

APS investments

(428

)

(483

)

(507

)

Exploration data capitalized

(252

)

(198

)

(153

)

Free cash flow (3)

4,115

3,990

4,038

Dividends paid

(1,602

)

(1,533

)

(1,317

)

Stock repurchase program

(2,414

)

(1,737

)

(694

)

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan and exercise of stock options

229

248

281

Net debt assumed in connection with ChampionX acquisition

(133

)

-

-

Proceeds from sale of Palliser APS project

338

-

-

Proceeds from sale of ChampionX Drilling Technologies business

286

-

-

Other business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed

(187

)

(553

)

(330

)

Proceeds from sale of Liberty shares

-

-

137

Purchases of Blue Chip Swap securities

(224

)

(207

)

(185

)

Proceeds from sales of Blue Chip Swap securities

194

152

97

Taxes paid on net-settled stock-based compensation awards

(61

)

(90

)

(169

)

Other

(51

)

53

(195

)

Change in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates

490

323

1,663

Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates

(509

)

248

(307

)

Decrease in Net Debt

(19

)

571

1,356

Net Debt, Beginning of period

(7,405

)

(7,976

)

(9,332

)

Net Debt, End of period

$

(7,424

)

$

(7,405

)

$

(7,976

)

(1)
“Net debt” represents gross debt less cash and short-term investments. Management believes that Net debt provides useful information to investors and management regarding the level of SLB’s indebtedness by reflecting cash and investments that could be used to repay debt. Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, total debt.

(2)
Includes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, exploration data costs and APS investments.

(3)
“Free cash flow” represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, APS investments and exploration 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 our ability to generate cash. Once business needs and obligations are met, this cash can be used to reinvest in the company for future growth or to return to shareholders through dividend payments or share repurchases. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations.

Key liquidity events during 2025, 2024 and 2023 included:

•
In January 2026, SLB announced a 3.5% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.285 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.295 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in April 2026. In January 2025, SLB announced a 3.6% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.275 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.285 per share, beginning with the dividend payable in April 2025. In January 2024, SLB announced a 10% increase to its quarterly cash dividend from $0.25 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.275 per share, beginning with the dividend paid in April 2024. Dividends paid during 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $1.6 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.

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Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments, and exploration data capitalized) were $2.4 billion in 2025, and $2.6 billion in both 2024 and 2023. Capital investments during 2026 are expected to be approximately $2.5 billion.

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During the fourth quarter of 2025, SLB repaid its $0.5 billion 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025.

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During the third quarter of 2025, SLB repaid its $0.5 billion 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025.

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During the third quarter of 2025, SLB fully repaid all the $0.6 billion of debt assumed in connection with the acquisition of ChampionX.

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During the third quarter of 2025 and concurrent with the close of the ChampionX acquisition, the ChampionX Drilling Technologies business was disposed of and SLB received $286 million of proceeds.

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As of December 31, 2025, SLB cumulatively repurchased $5.9 billion of its common stock under its $10 billion share repurchase program.

The following table summarizes the activity under the share repurchase program:

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

Total Cost

Total Number

Average Price

of Shares

of Shares

Paid per

Purchased

Purchased

Share

2025

$

2,414

60.0

$

40.23

2024

$

1,737

38.4

$

45.29

2023

$

694

13.3

$

52.05

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During the second quarter of 2025, SLB completed the sale of its interest in the Palliser APS project in Canada in exchange for net cash proceeds of $338 million. SLB recorded revenue of approximately $0.2 billion relating to this project during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and approximately $0.5 billion during 2024.

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During the fourth quarter of 2024, SLB repaid its €0.6 billion of 0.00% Notes that were outstanding.

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During the second quarter of 2024, SLB issued $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2027, $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2029, and $500 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2034.

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During the second quarter of 2024, SLB and Aker Carbon Capture ASA (“ACC”) announced the closing of their previously announced joint venture. The new company, SLB Capturi, combines technology portfolios, expertise, and operation platforms to support accelerated carbon capture adoption for industrial decarbonization at scale. At closing, SLB paid NOK 4.1 billion ($0.4 billion) in cash to ACC for the purchase of 80% of the shares in Aker Carbon Capture Holdings AS (“ACCH”), which held the business of ACC.

After a lock-up period of three years, ACC is entitled to sell its 20% interest in ACCH to SLB during a period of six months for a price based on the fair market value of the combined business subject to a floor of NOK 1.0 billion and a ceiling of NOK 2.1 billion (the “put option”). Additionally, after the expiration of the put option, SLB has the right to purchase ACC’s 20% interest in the combined business during the following six months for a price based on the fair market value of the combined business subject to a floor of NOK 1.5 billion and a ceiling of NOK 2.6 billion.

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During the first quarter of 2023, SLB sold all of its remaining approximately 9 million shares of Liberty and received net proceeds of $137 million. As a result, SLB recognized a gain of $36 million.

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During the second quarter of 2023, SLB issued $500 million of 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 and $500 million of 4.85% Senior Notes due 2033.

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During the fourth quarter of 2023, SLB repaid its $1.5 billion of 3.65% Senior Notes that were outstanding.

As of December 31, 2025, SLB had $4.2 billion of cash and short-term investments and committed credit facility agreements with commercial banks aggregating $5.0 billion, all of which was available. SLB believes these amounts, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

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The following table reflects the carrying amounts of SLB’s debt at December 31, 2025 by year of maturity:

(Stated in millions)

After

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

2032

2033

2033

Total

Fixed rate debt

1.375% Guaranteed Notes

$

1,177

1,177

1.00% Guaranteed Notes

707

707

0.25% Notes

$

1,059

1,059

5.00% Senior Notes

497

497

3.90% Senior Notes

$

1,484

1,484

4.50% Senior Notes

497

497

4.30% Senior Notes

$

848

848

5.00% Senior Notes

494

494

2.65% Senior Notes

$

1,247

1,247

0.50% Notes

$

1,058

1,058

2.00% Guaranteed Notes

$

1,172

1,172

4.85% Senior Notes

$

495

495

5.00% Senior Notes

$

487

487

7.00% Notes

195

195

5.95% Notes

111

111

5.13% Notes

98

98

Total fixed rate debt

$

1,884

$

1,556

$

1,981

$

1,342

$

1,247

$

1,058

$

1,172

$

495

$

891

$

11,626

Variable rate debt

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

10

Total

$

1,894

$

1,556

$

1,981

$

1,342

$

1,247

$

1,058

$

1,172

$

495

$

891

$

11,636

Interest payments on fixed rate debt obligations by year are as follows:

(Stated in millions)

2026

$

387

2027

341

2028

262

2029

204

2030

153

Thereafter

430

$

1,777

See Note 14, Leases of the Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding SLB’s lease obligations.

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

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires SLB to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. The following accounting policies involve “critical accounting estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by SLB about matters that are inherently uncertain.

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

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

SLB maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts in order to record accounts receivable at their net realizable value. Judgment is involved in recording and making adjustments to this reserve. Allowances have been recorded for receivables believed to be uncollectible, including amounts for the resolution of potential credit and other collection issues such as disputed invoices. Adjustments to the allowance

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may be required in future periods depending on how such potential issues are resolved, or if the financial condition of SLB’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.

As a large multinational company with a long history of operating in a cyclical industry, SLB has extensive experience in working with its customers during difficult times to manage its accounts receivable. During weak economic environments or when there is an extended period of weakness in oil and gas prices, SLB typically experiences delays in the payment of its receivables. However, SLB has not historically had material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivables in its recent past. SLB has a global footprint in more than 100 countries. As of December 31, 2025, three of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance, of which only one (the United States) accounted for greater than 10% of such receivables.

As of December 31, 2025, the United States represented 13% of SLB’s net accounts receivable balance. As of December 31, 2025, Mexico represented approximately 6% of SLB's net accounts receivable balance. SLB’s receivables from its primary customer in Mexico are not in dispute and SLB has not historically had any material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable relating to this customer.

Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets

SLB records the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. The goodwill relating to each of SLB’s reporting units is tested for impairment annually as well as when an event, or change in circumstances, indicates an impairment may have occurred.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, SLB has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of its reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, SLB determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if SLB concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded based on that difference.

SLB has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test.

SLB elected to perform the qualitative assessment described above for purposes of its annual goodwill impairment test for each of its Digital, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction and Production Systems reporting units in 2025. Based on this assessment, SLB concluded it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of its reporting units was significantly greater than its carrying amount. Accordingly, no further testing was required.

SLB performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test for SLB Capturi, its remaining reporting unit, using the income approach to estimate its fair value. Based on the results of this test, SLB recorded a $210 million goodwill impairment charge during 2025 relating to this reporting unit.

The income approach estimates the fair value by discounting the reporting unit’s estimated future cash flows using SLB’s estimate of the discount rate, or expected return, that a marketplace participant would have required as of the valuation date. The more significant assumptions inherent in the income approach include the estimated future net annual cash flows for the reporting unit and the discount rate. SLB selected the assumptions used in the discounted cash flow projections using current and anticipated market conditions and estimated growth rates. SLB’s estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable.

The discount rate utilized to value the reporting unit was 14.75%. Assuming all other assumptions and inputs used in the discounted cash flow analysis were held constant, a 50-basis point increase in the discount rate assumption would have increased the goodwill impairment charge by approximately $32 million. Conversely, assuming all other assumptions and inputs used in the respective discounted cash flow analysis were held constant, a 50-basis point decrease in the discount rate assumption would have decreased the goodwill impairment charge by approximately $36 million.

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets, intangible assets, and investments in APS projects, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In reviewing for impairment, the carrying value of such assets is compared to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If such cash flows are not sufficient to support the asset’s recorded value, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the long-lived asset to its estimated fair value. The determination of future cash flows as well as the estimated fair value of long-lived assets involves significant estimates on the part of management. If there is a material change in economic conditions or other circumstances influencing the estimate of future cash flows or fair value, SLB could be required to recognize impairment charges in the future.

Income Taxes

SLB conducts business in more than 100 tax jurisdictions, a number of which have tax laws that are not fully defined and are evolving. SLB’s tax filings are subject to regular audits by the tax authorities. These audits may result in assessments for additional taxes that are resolved with the authorities or, potentially, through the courts. SLB recognizes the impact of a tax position in its financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax liabilities are recorded based on estimates of additional taxes that will be due upon the conclusion of these audits. Estimates of these tax liabilities are judgmental and are made based upon prior experience and are updated in light of changes in facts and circumstances. However, due to the uncertain

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and complex application of tax regulations, the ultimate resolution of audits may result in liabilities that could be materially different from these estimates. In such an event, SLB will record additional tax expense or tax benefit in the period in which such resolution occurs.

Revenue Recognition for Certain Long-term Construction-type Contracts

SLB recognizes revenue for certain long-term construction-type contracts over time. These contracts involve significant design and engineering efforts in order to satisfy custom designs for customer-specific applications. Under this method, revenue is recognized as work progresses on each contract. Progress is measured by the ratio of actual costs incurred to date on the project in relation to total estimated project costs. Approximately 11% of SLB’s revenue in 2025, 9% in 2024, and 6% in 2023, was recognized under this method.

The estimate of total project costs has a significant impact on both the amount of revenue recognized as well as the related profit on a project. Revenue and profits on contracts can also be significantly affected by change orders and claims. Profits are recognized based on the estimated project profit multiplied by the percentage complete. Due to the nature of these projects, adjustments to estimates of contract revenue and total contract costs are often required as work progresses. Any expected losses on a project are recorded in full in the period in which they become probable.

Pension and Postretirement Benefits

SLB’s pension and postretirement benefit obligations are described in detail in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The obligations and related costs are calculated using actuarial concepts, which include critical assumptions related to the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. These assumptions are important elements of expense and/or liability measurement and are updated on an annual basis, or upon the occurrence of significant events.

The discount rate that SLB uses reflects the prevailing market rate of a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments with maturities matching the expected timing of payment of the related benefit obligations. The following summarizes the discount rates utilized by SLB for its various pension and postretirement benefit plans:

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The discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.55% at December 31, 2025 and 5.70% at December 31, 2024.

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The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine the liability for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.56% at December 31, 2025 and 5.67% at December 31, 2024.

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The discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s United States pension plans and postretirement medical plan was 5.70% in 2025 and 5.25% in 2024.

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The weighted-average discount rate utilized to determine expense for SLB’s international pension plans was 5.67% in 2025 and 5.14% in 2024.

The expected rate of return for SLB’s retirement benefit plans represents the long-term average rate of return expected to be earned on plan assets based on expectations regarding future rates of return for the portfolio considering the asset allocation and related historical rate of return. The average expected rate of return on plan assets for the United States pension plans was 6.30% in 2025 and 6.00% in 2024. The weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets for the international pension plans was 6.57% in 2025 and 5.91% in 2024. A higher expected rate of return decreases pension expense.

The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States and international pension plans:

(Stated in millions)

Effect on

Effect on 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

Change in Assumption

Pretax Expense

Obligation

25 basis point decrease in discount rate

+$8

+$333

25 basis point increase in discount rate

-$9

-$317

25 basis point decrease in expected return on plan assets

+$28

-

25 basis point increase in expected return on plan assets

-$28

-

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The following illustrates the sensitivity to changes in certain assumptions, holding all other assumptions constant, for SLB’s United States postretirement medical plan:

(Stated in millions)

Effect on

Effect on 2025

Dec. 31, 2025

Change in Assumption

Pretax Expense

Obligation

25 basis point decrease in discount rate

+$2

+$22

25 basis point increase in discount rate

-$2

-$21

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