SLB LIMITED/NV
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Oct 28, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Oct 28, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-07-29.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-10-28.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Third Quarter 2026 Compared to Second Quarter 2026
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Third-quarter 2026 revenue of $9.4 billion increased 5% compared to the second quarter of 2026 with all geographic areas growing sequentially — led by a gradual recovery in the Middle East, growth in North America land and broadening international activity in deepwater offshore basins.
Current report
In the Middle East, revenue grew 13% sequentially despite late-quarter disruptions. Outside the region, growth was supported by higher activity in U.S. Land, highlighted by ChampionX achieving its highest quarterly revenue since the acquisition in July 2025.
Current report
Energy security and supply shocks continue to drive a quest for international supply diversification, reserve replacement and sustained production — driving a distinct upcycle, despite near-term uncertainty in the Middle East.
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SLB's international outlook continues to strengthen, driven by deepwater momentum across Latin America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, underscored by recent SLB OneSubsea contract awards. Furthermore, international diversification is accelerating as major U.S. shale operators expand abroad and partner with national oil companies across global basins.
Current report
Digital revenue of $693 million decreased 1% sequentially, primarily reflecting a $48 million decrease in Digital Exploration revenue following strong sales of exploration data licenses and transfer fees in Brazil and Indonesia in the prior quarter. This decline was largely offset by higher Platforms & Applications sales and continued growth in Digital Operations.
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Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.6 billion increased 5% sequentially, driven by higher intervention, evaluation and stimulation services, particularly in the Middle East.
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Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 16% increased 140 bps sequentially, driven by improved profitability in the Middle East as operations recovered, particularly across evaluation, stimulation and intervention services.
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Well Construction revenue of $2.9 billion increased 5% sequentially, driven by higher drilling activity in the Middle East, led by strong drilling fluids sales and increased drilling measurements activity.
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Well Construction pretax operating margin of 16% increased 122 bps sequentially, driven primarily by improved profitability in the Middle East as operations recovered during the quarter.
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Production Systems revenue of $4.0 billion increased 6% sequentially, driven by higher sales of completions, production chemicals and artificial lift in the Middle East, as well as stronger SLB OneSubsea revenue in Europe & Africa.
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All Other revenue of $544 million increased $39 million sequentially driven by strong growth in Data Center Solutions, where revenue increased 23% or $44 million.
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All Other pretax operating income of $136 million decreased $6 million sequentially as ramp-up costs associated with new Data Center Solutions projects impacted profitability.
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Nine Months 2026 Compared to Nine Months 2025
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Production Systems revenue of $11.3 billion increased 22% year on year from the acquired ChampionX production chemicals and artificial lift businesses. Excluding the impact of the acquisition, Production Systems revenue for the first nine months of 2026 was essentially flat year on year as the decline in the Middle East was offset by growth in other regions.
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Interest Expense
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Interest expense of $377 million for the first nine months of 2026 decreased by $55 million as compared to the same period of 2025. This decrease was primarily driven by lower average outstanding commercial paper borrowings in the first nine months of 2026 as compared to the same period of 2025.
Current report
The decrease in earnings of equity method investments for the first nine months of 2026 as compared to the same period of 2025 was primarily associated with equity investments in rig-related businesses.
Current report
The effective tax rate was 23% for the third quarter of 2026 as compared to 20% for the second quarter of 2026. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the $187 million pension settlement charge recorded during the third quarter of 2026, described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is not tax deductible. The effective tax rate for both the first nine months of 2026 and 2025 was 21%.
Current report
During the third quarter of 2025, SLB repaid its $0.5 billion 1.40% Senior Notes due 2025.
Current report
During the third quarter of 2025, SLB fully repaid all the $0.6 billion of debt assumed in connection with the acquisition of ChampionX.
Current report
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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On August 31, 2026, SLB announced that it signed an agreement to acquire Kelvion, a global provider of thermal management and heat exchange technologies. The acquisition strengthens SLB’s Data Center Solutions business with critical thermal management technologies and expands SLB's role in data center infrastructure, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing industrial and technology markets. Under the terms of the agreement, SLB will acquire Kelvion for approximately $3.4 billion in cash and will assume approximately $0.7 billion of debt. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
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Previous report
Second Quarter 2026 Compared to First Quarter 2026
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Second-quarter 2026 revenue of $9.0 billion increased 3% compared to the first quarter of 2026 as broad-based growth across international markets—led by offshore activity in Latin America, Europe & Africa, and Asia—more than offset the impact of continued disruptions in the Middle East.
Previous report
Excluding the Middle East, revenue grew sequentially across all Divisions, supported by higher offshore activity, a rebound in U.S. unconventionals, and strong demand for production and recovery solutions.
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International revenue increased 3% sequentially despite the severe disruptions in the Middle East. Strong performances in Latin America, Europe & Africa and Asia more than offset the decline in the Middle East where revenue fell 13% sequentially to $1.66 billion.
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North America revenue increased 4% sequentially driven by higher sales of production chemicals, artificial lift, and valves in U.S. land, as well as increased revenue from Data Center Solutions.
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Digital revenue of $697 million increased 9% sequentially, driven by a 25%, or $25 million, increase in Digital Exploration revenue resulting from higher sales of exploration data licenses and transfer fees. Sequential growth also benefited from $17 million in higher sales in Platforms & Applications.
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Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.6 billion decreased 2% sequentially, primarily due to lower evaluation, stimulation, and intervention activity resulting from operational disruptions related to the Middle East conflict. While activity in the Middle East began to recover in certain countries as conditions improved, operations in other markets remained constrained by production shut-ins and ongoing security challenges.
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Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 15% contracted 121 bps sequentially primarily due to lower profitability in evaluation and intervention activities.
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Well Construction revenue of $2.7 billion decreased 2% sequentially, reflecting the impact of disruptions associated with the Middle East conflict. The decline was partially offset by higher offshore drilling activity in Latin America.
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Well Construction pretax operating margin of 15% was essentially flat sequentially, as lower profitability in the Middle East was offset by improved profitability in other areas.
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Production Systems revenue of $3.8 billion increased 7% sequentially, driven by strong growth in Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia, and North America, despite a decline in the Middle East due to disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Sequential growth was supported by higher revenue from SLB OneSubsea, along with increased sales of artificial lift, valves, surface production systems, and completions.
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All Other revenue of $505 million increased $63 million sequentially primarily due to 33%, or $46 million, higher revenue in Data Center Solutions.
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All Other pretax operating income of $142 million increased $29 million sequentially due to improved profitability in Data Center Solutions and Asset Performance Solutions (“APS”).
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Six Months 2026 Compared to Six Months 2025
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Production Systems revenue of $7.3 billion increased 26% year on year from the acquired ChampionX production chemicals and artificial lift businesses, which contributed $1.7 billion of revenue and $307 million in pretax operating income during the first six months of 2026.
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Excluding the impact of the acquisition, Production Systems revenue for the first six months of 2026 decreased 3% year on year primarily due to the disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
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Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($5 million in the second quarter of 2026; $5 million in the first quarter of 2026).
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Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($4 million in the third quarter of 2026; $5 million in the second quarter of 2026).
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Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($- million in the second quarter of 2026; $- million in the first quarter of 2026).
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Interest expense excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($- million in the third quarter of 2026; $- million in the second quarter of 2026).
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Digital pretax operating margin of 28%, expanded 683 basis points (“bps”) sequentially, primarily due to higher sales of exploration data licenses and transfer fees, as well as improved profitability in Digital Operations and Platforms & Applications.
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Digital pretax operating margin of 28% increased 27 basis points (bps) sequentially, primarily due to improved profitability in Platforms & Applications and Digital Operations, partially offset by lower profitability in Digital Exploration following reduced sales of exploration data licenses and transfer fees.
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Production Systems pretax operating margin was 16%, expanding 138 basis points sequentially, driven by improved profitability in SLB OneSubsea and artificial lift.
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Production Systems pretax operating margin of 16%, increased 60 bps sequentially driven by improved profitability in SLB OneSubsea, artificial lift, completions and production chemicals, supported by the recovery in Middle East operations.
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Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($11 million in 2026; $- million in 2025).
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Interest income excludes amounts that are included in the segments’ income ($14 million in 2026; $1 million in 2025).
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Six-month 2026 revenue of $17.7 billion increased 4%, or $658 million, year on year. Excluding the impact of the ChampionX acquisition in the third quarter last year, revenue declined year on year by 6%, or $1.05 billion. This decrease was largely attributable to a 12%, or $0.7 billion, decline in revenue in the Middle East due to operational disruptions related to the conflict in the region.
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Nine-month 2026 revenue of $27.1 billion increased 5% or $1.2 billion year on year. Excluding the impact of the ChampionX acquisition in the third quarter last year, revenue declined year on year by 4% or $0.9 billion. This decrease was largely attributable to a 16%, or $1.1 billion, decline in revenue in the Middle East due to operational disruptions related to the conflict in the region.
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Digital revenue of $1.3 billion increased 14%, or $160 million, year on year, driven by a $120 million increase in Digital Operations and $55 million of higher sales of exploration data licenses and transfer fees.
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Digital revenue of $2.0 billion increased 11%, or $194 million, year on year driven by a $152 million increase in Digital Operations and $53 million of higher sales of exploration data licenses and transfer fees.
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Digital pretax operating margin of 25% increased 93 bps year on year driven by the higher Digital Exploration sales and improved profitability in Digital Operations.
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Digital pretax operating margin of 26% increased 41 bps year on year driven by higher Digital Exploration sales and improved profitability in Digital Operations.
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Reservoir Performance revenue of $3.1 billion decreased 7% year on year due to lower stimulation and intervention activity primarily driven by operational disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
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Reservoir Performance revenue of $4.8 billion decreased 6% year on year due to lower stimulation and intervention activity, primarily driven by operational disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
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Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 16% contracted 208 bps year on year primarily due to the operational disruption in the Middle East.
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Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 16% contracted 212 bps year on year primarily due to the operational disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
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Well Construction revenue of $5.5 billion decreased 7% year on year primarily due to lower activity resulting from the Middle East conflict.
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Well Construction revenue of $8.4 billion decreased 5% year on year primarily due to lower activity resulting from the Middle East conflict.
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Well Construction pretax operating margin of 15% contracted 401 bps year on year primarily due to lower profitability as a result of the Middle East conflict compounded by pricing headwinds in select markets.
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Well Construction pretax operating margin of 16% contracted 346 bps year on year primarily due to lower profitability as a result of the Middle East conflict compounded by pricing headwinds in select markets.
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Production Systems pretax operating margin of 15% contracted 178 bps year on year due to lower profitability in surface production systems, SLB OneSubsea and completions.
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Production Systems pretax operating margin of 15% decreased 111 bps year on year primarily due to lower profitability in surface production systems, SLB OneSubsea and completions.
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All Other revenue of $948 million decreased $197 million year on year driven by the absence of $215 million in APS revenue following the divestiture of the Palliser asset in Canada in the second quarter of 2025 coupled with reduced revenue in SLB Capturi.
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All Other revenue of $1.5 billion decreased $50 million year on year. The absence of $215 million in APS revenue following the divestiture of the Palliser asset in Canada in the second quarter of 2025 was offset by a $226 million increase in Data Center Solutions revenue. The remaining decrease was primarily attributable to reduced revenue in SLB Capturi.
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All Other pretax operating income of $255 million decreased $62 million year on year largely due to lower profitability in APS projects following the Palliser divestiture.
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All Other pretax operating income of $391 million decreased $23 million due to lower profitability in APS projects following the Palliser divestiture partially offset by higher profitability in Data Center Solutions as a result of the higher revenue.
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SLB recorded charges and credits during the first six months of 2026 and 2025. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SLB recorded charges and credits during the first nine months of 2026 and 2025. These charges and credits, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Key liquidity events during the first six months of 2026 and 2025 included:
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Key liquidity events during the first nine months of 2026 and 2025 included:
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Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments and exploration data capitalized) were $1.2 billion during the first six months of 2026 compared to $1.1 billion during the first six months of 2025. Capital investments for the full year 2026 are expected to be approximately $2.5 billion.
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Capital investments (consisting of capital expenditures, APS investments and exploration data costs capitalized) were $1.8 billion during the first nine months of 2026 compared to $1.7 billion during the first nine months of 2025. Capital investments for the full year 2026 are expected to be approximately $2.5 billion.
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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. Dividends paid during the first six months of 2026 and 2025 were $866 million and $773 million, respectively.
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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. Dividends paid during the first nine months of 2026 and 2025 were $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively.
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As of June 30, 2026, SLB had cumulatively repurchased approximately $7.0 billion of SLB common stock under its $10 billion share repurchase program.
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As of September 30, 2026, SLB had cumulatively repurchased approximately $7.6 billion of SLB common stock under its $10 billion share repurchase program.
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As of June 30, 2026, SLB had $4.1 billion of cash and short-term investments on hand and committed debt 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, are sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.
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As of September 30, 2026, SLB had $3.6 billion of cash and short-term investments on hand and committed debt 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, are sufficient to meet future business requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.
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This second-quarter 2026 Form 10-Q, as well as other statements we make, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which include any statements that are not historical facts. Such statements often contain words such as “expect,” “may,” “can,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “potential,” “projected,” “projections,” “precursor,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “expectations,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “ambition,” “goal,” “target,” “scheduled,” “think,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “see,” “likely,” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain, such as statements about SLB’s financial and performance targets and other forecasts or expectations regarding, or dependent on, its business outlook; growth for SLB as a whole and for each of its Divisions (and for specified business lines, geographic areas, or technologies within each Division); the benefits of the ChampionX acquisition, including the ability of SLB to integrate the ChampionX business successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies and value creation from the acquisition; oil and natural gas demand and production growth; oil and natural gas prices; forecasts or expectations regarding energy transition and global climate change; improvements in operating procedures and technology; capital expenditures by SLB and the oil and gas industry; the business strategies of SLB, including digital and “fit for basin,” as well as the strategies of SLB’s customers; SLB’s capital allocation plans, including dividend plans and share repurchase programs; SLB’s APS projects, joint ventures, and other alliances; the impact of ongoing or escalating conflicts on global energy supply; access to raw materials; future global economic and geopolitical conditions; future liquidity, including free cash flow; and future results of operations, such as margin levels. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changing global economic and geopolitical conditions; changes in exploration and production spending by SLB’s customers, and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; the results of operations and financial condition of SLB’s customers and suppliers; SLB’s inability to achieve its financial and performance targets and other forecasts and expectations; SLB’s inability to achieve net-zero carbon emissions goals or interim emissions reduction goals; general economic, geopolitical and business conditions in key regions of the world; foreign currency risk; inflation; changes in monetary policy by governments; tariffs; pricing pressure; weather and seasonal factors; unfavorable effects of health pandemics; availability and cost of raw materials; operational modifications, delays or cancellations; challenges in SLB’s supply chain; production declines; the extent of future charges; SLB’s inability to recognize efficiencies and other i…
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This third-quarter 2026 Form 10-Q, as well as other statements we make, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which include any statements that are not historical facts. Such statements often contain words such as “expect,” “may,” “can,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “potential,” “projected,” “projections,” “precursor,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “expectations,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “ambition,” “goal,” “target,” “scheduled,” “think,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “see,” “likely,” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain, such as statements about SLB’s financial and performance targets and other forecasts or expectations regarding, or dependent on, its business outlook; growth for SLB as a whole and for each of its Divisions (and for specified business lines, geographic areas, or technologies within each Division); the benefits of the ChampionX acquisition, including the ability of SLB to integrate the ChampionX business successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies and value creation from the acquisition; the benefits of the proposed transaction between SLB and Kelvion and the anticipated timing of such transaction; oil and natural gas demand and production growth; oil and natural gas prices; forecasts or expectations regarding energy transition and global climate change; improvements in operating procedures and technology; capital expenditures by SLB and the oil and gas industry; the business strategies of SLB, including digital and “fit for basin,” as well as the strategies of SLB’s customers; SLB’s capital allocation plans, including dividend plans and share repurchase programs; SLB’s APS projects, joint ventures, and other alliances; the impact of ongoing or escalating conflicts on global energy supply; access to raw materials; future global economic and geopolitical conditions; future liquidity, including free cash flow; and future results of operations, such as margin levels. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changing global economic and geopolitical conditions; changes in exploration and production spending by SLB’s customers, and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; the results of operations and financial condition of SLB’s customers and suppliers; SLB’s inability to achieve its financial and performance targets and other forecasts and expectations; SLB’s inability to achieve net-zero carbon emissions goals or interim emissions reduction goals; general economic, geopolitical and business conditions in key regions of the world; foreign currency risk; inflation; changes in monetary policy by governments; tariffs; pricing pressure; weather and seasonal factors; unfavorable effects of health pandemics; availability and cost of raw materials; operational modifications, delays or cancellations; challenges in SLB’s supply…
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