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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2017

Commission file No.: 1-4601

SCHLUMBERGER N.V.

(SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

CURAÇAO		52-0684746
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

42 RUE SAINT-DOMINIQUE
PARIS, FRANCE		75007

5599 SAN FELIPE
HOUSTON, TEXAS, U.S.A.		77056

62 BUCKINGHAM GATE
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM		SW1E 6AJ

PARKSTRAAT 83 THE HAGUE,
THE NETHERLANDS		2514 JG
(Addresses of principal executive offices)		(Zip Codes)

Registrant’s telephone number in the United States, including area code, is: (713) 513-2000

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

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Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
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Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

Class	Outstanding at June 30, 2017
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE	1,384,524,170

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

Second Quarter 2017 Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

		Page
PART I	Financial Information

Item 1.	Financial Statements	3

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	27

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	27

PART II	Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	28

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	28

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	28

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	28

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	28

Item 5.	Other Information	28

Item 6.	Exhibits	30

	Certifications

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

	(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

	Second Quarter						Six Months
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenue
Services	$	5,477		$	4,955		$	10,414		$	10,718
Product sales		1,985			2,209			3,942			2,966
Total Revenue		7,462			7,164			14,356			13,684
Interest & other income		62			54			108			98
Expenses
Cost of services		4,624			4,332			8,875			9,127
Cost of sales		1,844			2,133			3,669			2,798
Research & engineering		196			257			406			497
General & administrative		110			103			208			213
Impairments & other		510			2,573			510			2,573
Merger & integration		81			185			164			185
Interest		142			149			281			282
Income (loss) before taxes		17			(2,514	)		351			(1,893	)
Taxes on income (loss)		98			(368	)		148			(270	)
Net income (loss)		(81	)		(2,146	)		203			(1,623	)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		(7	)		14			(2	)		36
Net income (loss) attributable to Schlumberger	$	(74	)	$	(2,160	)	$	205		$	(1,659	)

Basic earnings (loss) per share of Schlumberger	$	(0.05	)	$	(1.56	)	$	0.15		$	(1.26	)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share of Schlumberger	$	(0.05	)	$	(1.56	)	$	0.15		$	(1.26	)

Average shares outstanding:
Basic		1,387			1,389			1,390			1,321
Assuming dilution		1,387			1,389			1,397			1,321

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

(Stated in millions)

	Second Quarter						Six Months
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net income (loss)	$	(81	)	$	(2,146	)	$	203		$	(1,623	)
Currency translation adjustments
Unrealized net change arising during the period		(71	)		(70	)		(26	)		(51	)
Marketable securities
Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period		(21	)		-			(25	)		3
Cash flow hedges
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges		-			17			11			(68	)
Reclassification to net income (loss) of net realized loss (gain)		8			(14	)		8			80
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Actuarial loss
Amortization to net income (loss) of net actuarial loss		36			34			79			79
Prior service cost
Amortization to net income (loss) of net prior service cost		20			26			40			51
Income taxes on pension and other postretirement benefit plans		(1	)		(7	)		(2	)		(14	)
Comprehensive income (loss)		(110	)		(2,160	)		288			(1,543	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		(7	)		14			(2	)		36
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Schlumberger	$	(103	)	$	(2,174	)	$	290		$	(1,579	)

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Stated in millions)

	Jun. 30,
	2017			Dec. 31,
	(Unaudited)			2016
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash	$	1,903		$	2,929
Short-term investments		4,315			6,328
Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts (2017 - $345; 2016 - $397)		8,925			9,387
Inventories		4,338			4,225
Other current assets		1,792			1,058
		21,273			23,927
Fixed Income Investments, held to maturity		13			238
Investments in Affiliated Companies		1,553			1,243
Fixed Assets less accumulated depreciation		12,358			12,821
Multiclient Seismic Data		1,042			1,073
Goodwill		25,058			24,990
Intangible Assets		9,636			9,855
Other Assets		3,929			3,809
	$	74,862		$	77,956
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	9,444		$	10,016
Estimated liability for taxes on income		1,159			1,188
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt		2,224			3,153
Dividends payable		700			702
		13,527			15,059
Long-term Debt		16,600			16,463
Postretirement Benefits		1,385			1,495
Deferred Taxes		2,000			1,880
Other Liabilities		1,398			1,530
		34,910			36,427
Equity
Common stock		12,843			12,801
Treasury stock		(4,049	)		(3,550	)
Retained earnings		35,284			36,470
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,558	)		(4,643	)
Schlumberger stockholders' equity		39,520			41,078
Noncontrolling interests		432			451
		39,952			41,529
	$	74,862		$	77,956

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(Stated in millions)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017			2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	203		$	(1,623	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
Impairments and other charges		674			2,908
Depreciation and amortization ⁽¹⁾		1,975			2,080
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense		52			92
Stock-based compensation expense		180			145
Pension and other postretirement benefits funding		(74	)		(83	)
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received		(30	)		(30	)
Change in assets and liabilities: ⁽²⁾
(Increase) decrease in receivables		(406	)		1,057
(Increase) decrease in inventories		(51	)		334
(Increase) decrease in other current assets		(123	)		92
Increase in other assets		(140	)		(247	)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(738	)		(1,491	)
Decrease in estimated liability for taxes on income		(21	)		(242	)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities		(37	)		11
Other		50			(161	)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		1,514			2,842
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(884	)		(998	)
SPM investments		(328	)		(729	)
Multiclient seismic data costs capitalized		(190	)		(333	)
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired		(364	)		(2,220	)
Sale of investments, net		2,245			3,476
Other		(61	)		26
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES		418			(778	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid		(1,393	)		(1,255	)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan		96			116
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		47			79
Stock repurchase program		(770	)		(506	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		625			3,560
Repayment of long-term debt		(475	)		(3,401	)
Net decrease in short-term borrowings		(1,097	)		(564	)
Other		(2	)		48
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(2,969	)		(1,923	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash before translation effect		(1,037	)		141
Translation effect on cash		11			13
Cash, beginning of period		2,929			2,793
Cash, end of period	$	1,903		$	2,947

⁽¹⁾ Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, multiclient seismic data costs and SPM investments.

⁽²⁾ Net of the effect of business acquisitions.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY

(Unaudited)

	(Stated in millions)

										Accumulated
										Other
	Common Stock						Retained			Comprehensive			Noncontrolling
January 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017	Issued			In Treasury			Earnings			Loss			Interests			Total
Balance, January 1, 2017	$	12,801		$	(3,550	)	$	36,470		$	(4,643	)	$	451		$	41,529
Net income								205						(2	)		203
Currency translation adjustments											(26	)					(26	)
Changes in unrealized gain on marketable securities											(25	)					(25	)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges											19						19
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans											117						117
Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged		(33	)		80												47
Vesting of restricted stock		(80	)		80												-
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan		(12	)		108												96
Stock repurchase program					(770	)											(770	)
Stock-based compensation expense		180															180
Dividends declared ($1.00 per share)								(1,391	)								(1,391	)
Other		(13	)		3									(17	)		(27	)
Balance, June 30, 2017	$	12,843		$	(4,049	)	$	35,284		$	(4,558	)	$	432		$	39,952

	(Stated in millions)

										Accumulated
										Other
	Common Stock						Retained			Comprehensive			Noncontrolling
January 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016	Issued			In Treasury			Earnings			Loss			Interests		Total
Balance, January 1, 2016	$	12,693		$	(13,372	)	$	40,870		$	(4,558	)	$	272	$	35,905
Net loss								(1,659	)					36		(1,623	)
Currency translation adjustments											(51	)				(51	)
Changes in unrealized gain on marketable securities											3					3
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges											12					12
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans											116					116
Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged		(38	)		117											79
Vesting of restricted stock		(63	)		63											-
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan		(19	)		135											116
Stock repurchase program					(506	)										(506	)
Stock-based compensation expense		145														145
Dividends declared ($1.00 per share)								(1,322	)							(1,322	)
Acquisition of Cameron International Corporation		103			9,924									57		10,084
Other		14			3									4		21
Balance, June 30, 2016	$	12,835		$	(3,636	)	$	37,889		$	(4,478	)	$	369	$	42,979

SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

(Unaudited)

			(Stated in millions)

						Shares
	Issued		In Treasury			Outstanding
Balance, January 1, 2017		1,434		(43	)		1,391
Shares sold to optionees, less shares exchanged		-		1			1
Vesting of restricted stock		-		1			1
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan		-		2			2
Stock repurchase program		-		(10	)		(10	)
Balance, June 30, 2017		1,434		(49	)		1,385

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Schlumberger Limited and its subsidiaries (Schlumberger) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of Schlumberger management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement have been included in the accompanying unaudited financial statements. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2017. The December 31, 2016 balance sheet information has been derived from the Schlumberger 2016 audited financial statements. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Schlumberger Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 25, 2017.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU amends the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition and is based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Schlumberger will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2018. Schlumberger does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. This ASU requires lessees to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases, with the exception of short-term leases. Schlumberger will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2019. Based on its current lease portfolio, Schlumberger estimates that the adoption of this ASU will result in approximately $1.3 billion of additional assets and liabilities being reflected on its Consolidated Balance Sheet.

2. Charges and Credits

Schlumberger recorded the following charges and credits during the first six months of 2017:

Second quarter 2017:

•

During the second quarter of 2017, Schlumberger entered into a financing agreement with its primary customer in Venezuela. This agreement resulted in the exchange of $700 million of outstanding accounts receivable for a promissory note with a three-year term that bears interest at the rate of 6.50% per annum. Schlumberger recorded this note at its estimated fair value on the date of the exchange, which resulted in a pretax and after-tax charge of $460 million. Schlumberger is accounting for the promissory note as an available-for-sale security reported at fair value in Other Assets, with unrealized gains and losses included as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss. The fair value of the promissory notes is based on management’s estimate of pricing assumptions that market participants would use.

During the second quarter of 2017, Schlumberger also entered into discussions with another customer relating to certain of its outstanding accounts receivable. As a result of these ongoing discussions, Schlumberger recorded a pretax charge of $50 million ($38 million after taxes and noncontrolling interests) to adjust these receivables to their estimated net realizable value.

These charges are classified in Impairments & other in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss).

•

In connection with Schlumberger’s acquisition of Cameron (See Note 4 – Acquisition of Cameron), Schlumberger recorded $81 million of pretax charges ($64 million after-tax) consisting of employee benefits, facility consolidation and other merger and integration-related costs. These charges are classified in Merger & integration in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss).

First quarter of 2017:

•

In connection with Schlumberger’s acquisition of Cameron (See Note 4 – Acquisition of Cameron), Schlumberger recorded $82 million of pretax charges ($68 million after-tax) consisting of employee benefits, facility consolidation and other merger and integration-related costs. These charges are classified in Merger & integration in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss).

The following is a summary of the charges and credits recorded during the first six months of 2017:

	(Stated in millions)

					Noncontrolling
	Pretax		Tax		Interests		Net
Promissory note fair value adjustment and other	$	510	$	-	$	12	$	498
Merger & integration		164		31		-		133
	$	674	$	31	$	12	$	631

Schlumberger recorded the following charges and credits during the second quarter of 2016:

•

As a result of the persistent unfavorable oil and gas industry market conditions that continued to deteriorate in the first half of 2016, and the related impact on first-half operating results and expected customer activity levels, Schlumberger determined that the carrying values of certain assets were no longer recoverable and took certain decisions that resulted in the following impairments and other charges:

$646 million of severance costs associated with further headcount reductions.

$209 million impairment of pressure pumping equipment in North America.

$165 million impairment of facilities in North America.

$684 million of other fixed asset impairments primarily relating to other underutilized equipment.

$616 million write-down of the carrying value of certain inventory to its net realizable value.

$198 million impairment of certain multiclient seismic data, largely related to the US Gulf of Mexico.

$55 million of other costs, primarily relating to facility closure costs.

The fair value of the impaired fixed assets and multiclient seismic data was estimated based on the projected present value of future cash flows that these assets are expected to generate. Such estimates included unobservable inputs that required significant judgments. Additional charges may be required in future periods should industry conditions worsen. The above items are classified in Impairments & other in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss).

•

In connection with Schlumberger’s acquisition of Cameron (see Note 4 – Acquisition of Cameron), Schlumberger recorded $185 million of charges, classified in Merger & integration in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss), consisting of the following: $47 million relating to employee benefits for change-in-control arrangements and retention bonuses; $45 million of transaction costs, including advisory and legal fees; $40 million of facility closure costs, and $53 million of other merger and integration-related costs. Additionally, Schlumberger recorded $150 million of charges related to the amortization of purchase accounting adjustments associated with the write-up of acquired inventory to its estimated fair value, which is classified in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss), This amortization was historically presented as a component of Merger & integration; however, Schlumberger reclassified this prior period amount to Cost of sales during the current quarter.

The following is a summary of the charges and credits recorded during the second quarter of 2016:

	(Stated in millions)

	Pretax		Tax		Net
Impairments & other
Workforce reduction	$	646	$	63	$	583
North America pressure pumping asset impairments		209		67		142
Facilities impairments		165		58		107
Other fixed asset impairments		684		52		632
Inventory write-downs		616		49		567
Multiclient seismic data impairment		198		62		136
Other restructuring charges		55		-		55
Merger & integration
Merger-related employee benefits		47		7		40
Professional fees		45		10		35
Facility closure costs		40		10		30
Other merger and integration-related		53		9		44
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment		150		45		105
	$	2,908	$	432	$	2,476

There were no charges or credits recorded during the first quarter of 2016.

3. Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per share of Schlumberger to diluted earnings per share of Schlumberger:

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

	2017								2016
	Schlumberger Net Loss			Average Shares Outstanding		Loss per Share			Schlumberger Net Loss			Average Shares Outstanding		Loss per Share
Second Quarter
Basic	$	(74	)		1,387	$	(0.05	)	$	(2,160	)		1,389	$	(1.56	)
Assumed exercise of stock options		-			-					-			-
Unvested restricted stock		-			-					-			-
Diluted	$	(74	)		1,387	$	(0.05	)	$	(2,160	)		1,389	$	(1.56	)


	2017								2016
	Schlumberger Net Income			Average Shares Outstanding		Earnings per Share			Schlumberger Net Loss			Average Shares Outstanding		Loss per Share
Six Months
Basic	$	205		$	1,390	$	0.15		$	(1,659	)	$	1,321	$	(1.26	)
Assumed exercise of stock options		-			2					-			-
Unvested restricted stock		-			5					-			-
Diluted	$	205		$	1,397	$	0.15		$	(1,659	)	$	1,321	$	(1.26	)

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

(Stated in millions)

	2017		2016
Second Quarter		49		49
Six Months		29		49

4. Acquisition of Cameron

On April 1, 2016, Schlumberger acquired all of the outstanding shares of Cameron, a leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry worldwide. Schlumberger issued approximately 138 million shares of its common stock, which were valued at $9.9 billion at the time of closing, and paid cash of $2.8 billion. Prior to being acquired by Schlumberger, Cameron reported revenue of approximately $1.6 billion during the first quarter of 2016.

Supplemental Pro Forma Financial Information

The following supplemental pro forma results of operations assume that Cameron had been acquired as of January 1, 2015. The supplemental pro forma financial information was prepared based on the historical financial information of Schlumberger and Cameron and has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma adjustments that are both directly attributable to the transaction and factually supportable. The pro forma amounts reflect certain adjustments to intangible asset amortization expense, interest and income taxes resulting from purchasing accounting. The pro forma amounts also reflect adjustments to the 2016 results to exclude the amortization of purchase accounting adjustments associated with the write-up of acquired inventory to its estimated fair value and other merger and integration costs of $254 million, net of taxes, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

The supplemental pro forma financial information presented below does not include any anticipated cost savings or the expected realization of other synergies associated with this transaction. Accordingly, this supplemental pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations of the combined company would have been had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2015, nor is it indicative of future results of operations.

	(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

	2016
	Second Quarter			Six Months
Revenue	$	7,164		$	15,312
Net loss attributable to Schlumberger	$	(1,905	)	$	(1,290	)
Diluted loss per share	$	(1.37	)	$	(0.93	)

5. Inventories

A summary of inventories, which are stated at the lower of average cost or market, follows:

(Stated in millions)

	Jun. 30,		Dec. 31,
	2017		2016
Raw materials & field materials	$	1,701	$	1,720
Work in progress		570		610
Finished goods		2,067		1,895
	$	4,338	$	4,225

6. Fixed Assets

A summary of fixed assets follows:

(Stated in millions)

	Jun. 30,		Dec. 31,
	2017		2016
Property, plant & equipment	$	40,073	$	40,008
Less: Accumulated depreciation		27,715		27,187
	$	12,358	$	12,821

Depreciation expense relating to fixed assets was as follows:

(Stated in millions)

	2017		2016
Second Quarter	$	592	$	744
Six Months	$	1,205	$	1,426

7. Multiclient Seismic Data

The change in the carrying amount of multiclient seismic data for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was as follows:

(Stated in millions)

Balance at December 31, 2016	$	1,073
Capitalized in period		190
Charged to expense		(221	)
Balance at June 30, 2017	$	1,042

8. Intangible Assets

The gross book value, accumulated amortization and net book value of intangible assets were as follows:

	(Stated in millions)

	Jun. 30, 2017						Dec. 31, 2016
	Gross		Accumulated		Net Book		Gross		Accumulated		Net Book
	Book Value		Amortization		Value		Book Value		Amortization		Value
Customer relationships	$	4,944	$	985	$	3,959	$	4,938	$	865	$	4,073
Technology/technical know-how		3,664		960		2,704		3,655		835		2,820
Tradenames		2,847		511		2,336		2,847		458		2,389
Other		1,222		585		637		1,122		549		573
	$	12,677	$	3,041	$	9,636	$	12,562	$	2,707	$	9,855

Amortization expense charged to income was as follows:

(Stated in millions)

	2017		2016
Second Quarter	$	167	$	160
Six Months	$	336	$	249

Based on the net book value of intangible assets at June 30, 2017, amortization charged to income for the subsequent five years is estimated to be: remaining two quarters of 2017—$350 million; 2018—$681 million; 2019—$668 million; 2020—$621 million; 2021—$597 million; and 2022—$586 million.

9. Long-term Debt

A summary of Long-term Debt follows:

(Stated in millions)

	Jun. 30,		Dec. 31,
	2017		2016
Commercial paper borrowings	$	2,833	$	2,421
4.00% Senior Notes due 2025		1,741		1,740
3.30% Senior Notes due 2021		1,594		1,594
3.00% Senior Notes due 2020		1,591		1,591
3.65% Senior Notes due 2023		1,491		1,491
2.35% Senior Notes due 2018		1,298		1,297
4.20% Senior Notes due 2021		1,100		1,100
2.40% Senior Notes due 2022		996		996
3.63% Senior Notes due 2022		845		845
0.63% Guaranteed Notes due 2019		680		622
1.50% Guaranteed Notes due 2019		580		536
6.38% Notes due 2018		294		297
7.00% Notes due 2038		213		214
4.50% Notes due 2021		136		137
5.95% Notes due 2041		115		116
3.60% Notes due 2022		110		110
5.13% Notes due 2043		99		99
4.00% Notes due 2023		82		83
3.70% Notes due 2024		56		56
Other		746		1,118
	$	16,600	$	16,463

The estimated fair value of Schlumberger’s Long-term Debt, based on quoted market prices at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $16.9 billion and $16.8 billion, respectively.

Borrowings under the commercial paper program at June 30, 2017 were $3.0 billion, of which $2.8 billion was classified within Long-term Debt and $0.2 billion was classified within Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. At December 31, 2016, borrowings under the commercial paper program were $2.6 billion, of which $2.4 billion was classified within Long-term debt and $0.2 billion was classified in Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

10. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Schlumberger is exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To mitigate these risks, Schlumberger utilizes derivative instruments. Schlumberger does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

Schlumberger is subject to interest rate risk on its debt and its investment portfolio. Schlumberger maintains an interest rate risk management strategy that uses a mix of variable and fixed rate debt combined with its investment portfolio, and occasionally interest rate swaps, to mitigate the exposure to changes in interest rates.

During 2013, Schlumberger entered into a cross currency swap for a notional amount of €0.5 billion in order to hedge changes in the fair value of Schlumberger’s €0.5 billion 1.50% Guaranteed Notes due 2019. Under the terms of this swap, Schlumberger will receive interest at a fixed rate of 1.50% on the euro notional amount and pay interest at a floating rate of three-month LIBOR plus approximately 64 basis points on the US dollar notional amount.

This cross currency swap is designated as a fair value hedge of the underlying debt. This derivative instrument is marked to market with gains and losses recognized currently in income to largely offset the respective gains and losses recognized on changes in the fair value of the hedged debt.

At June 30, 2017, Schlumberger had fixed rate debt of $13.9 billion and variable rate debt of $4.9 billion after taking into account the effect of the swap.

Short-term investments and Fixed income investments, held to maturity totaled $4.3 billion at June 30, 2017. The carrying value of these investments approximated fair value, which was estimated using quoted market prices for those or similar investments.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

As a multinational company, Schlumberger conducts its business in over 85 countries. Schlumberger’s functional currency is primarily the US dollar. However, outside the United States, a significant portion of Schlumberger’s expenses is incurred in foreign currencies. Therefore, when the US dollar weakens (strengthens) in relation to the foreign currencies of the countries in which Schlumberger conducts business, the US dollar–reported expenses will increase (decrease).

Schlumberger is exposed to risks on future cash flows to the extent that the local currency is not the functional currency and expenses denominated in local currency are not equal to revenues denominated in local currency. Schlumberger is also exposed to risks on future cash flows relating to certain of its fixed rate debt that is denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. Schlumberger uses foreign currency forward contracts to provide a hedge against a portion of these cash flow risks. These contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges, with the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the hedge recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Amounts recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods that the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of hedging instruments, if any, is recorded directly to earnings.

At June 30, 2017, Schlumberger recognized a cumulative net loss of $0.1 million in Accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to revaluation of foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency options designated as cash flow hedges, the majority of which is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.

Schlumberger is exposed to changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. While Schlumberger uses foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency options to economically hedge this exposure as it relates to certain currencies, these contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Instead, the fair value of the contracts is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, and changes in the fair value are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) as are changes in fair value of the hedged item.

At June 30, 2017, contracts were outstanding for the US dollar equivalent of $4.8 billion in various foreign currencies, of which $0.8 billion related to hedges of debt denominated in currencies other than the functional currency.

The fair values of outstanding derivative instruments were as follows:

			(Stated in millions)

	Fair Value of Derivatives				Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification
	Jun. 30,		Dec. 31,
	2017		2016
Derivative Assets
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	5	$	1	Other current assets

Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	18	$	42	Other current assets
	$	23	$	43
Derivative Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	3	$	18	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Cross currency swap		28		49	Other Liabilities
	$	31	$	67

Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	28	$	59	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
	$	59	$	126

The fair value of all outstanding derivatives was determined using a model with inputs that are observable in the market or that can be derived from, or corroborated by, observable data.

The effect of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges and those not designated as hedges on the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) was as follows:

						(Stated in millions)

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss)
	Second Quarter					Six Months
	2017		2016			2017		2016			Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) Classification
Derivatives designated as fair value hedges:
Cross currency swap	$	29	$	(6	)	$	47	$	4		Interest

Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	1	$	(57	)	$	7	$	(138	)	Cost of services/sales

11. Contingencies

Schlumberger is party to various legal proceedings from time to time. A liability is accrued when a loss is both probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that the probability of a material loss with respect to any currently pending legal proceeding is remote. However, litigation is inherently uncertain and it is not possible to predict the ultimate disposition of any of these proceedings.

12. Segment Information

				(Stated in millions)

	Second Quarter 2017						Second Quarter 2016
				Income						Income
				Before						Before
	Revenue			Taxes			Revenue			Taxes
Reservoir Characterization	$	1,759		$	299		$	1,586		$	268
Drilling		2,107			302			2,034			171
Production		2,496			221			2,121			82
Cameron		1,265			174			1,525			250
Eliminations & other		(165	)		(46	)		(102	)		(24	)
Pretax operating income					950						747
Corporate & other ⁽¹⁾					(242	)					(241	)
Interest income ⁽²⁾					28						24
Interest expense ⁽³⁾					(128	)					(136	)
Charges and credits ⁽⁴⁾					(591	)					(2,908	)
	$	7,462		$	17		$	7,164		$	(2,514	)

⁽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⁾ Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($6 million in 2017; $6 million in 2016).

⁽³⁾ Interest expense excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($14 million in 2017; $13 million in 2016).

⁽⁴⁾ See Note 2 – Charges and Credits.

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

				(Stated in millions)

	Six Months 2017						Six Months 2016
				Income						Income
				Before						Before
	Revenue			Taxes			Revenue			Taxes
Reservoir Characterization	$	3,377		$	580		$	3,305		$	601
Drilling		4,092			531			4,527			542
Production		4,683			331			4,497			288
Cameron		2,494			336			1,525			250
Eliminations & other		(290	)		(71	)		(170	)		(33	)
Pretax operating income					1,707						1,648
Corporate & other ⁽¹⁾					(480	)					(414	)
Interest income ⁽²⁾					52						37
Interest expense ⁽³⁾					(254	)					(256	)
Charges and credits ⁽⁴⁾					(674	)					(2,908	)
	$	14,356		$	351		$	13,684		$	(1,893	)

⁽²⁾ Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($11 million in 2017; $12 million in 2016).

⁽³⁾ Interest expense excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($27 million in 2017; $26 million in 2016).

⁽⁴⁾ See Note 2 – Charges and Credits.

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

13. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Net pension cost for the Schlumberger pension plans included the following components:

(Stated in millions)

	Second Quarter												Six Months
	2017						2016						2017						2016
	US			Int'l			US			Int'l			US			Int'l			US			Int'l
Service cost	$	14		$	19		$	13		$	19		$	29		$	48		$	31		$	56
Interest cost		44			75			45			77			88			153			89			157
Expected return on plan assets		(62	)		(134	)		(58	)		(129	)		(122	)		(270	)		(118	)		(263	)
Amortization of prior service cost		3			24			3			31			6			48			6			61
Amortization of net loss		9			27			17			17			19			60			40			39
	$	8		$	11		$	20		$	15		$	20		$	39		$	48		$	50

The net periodic benefit credit for the Schlumberger US postretirement medical plan included the following components:

(Stated in millions)

	Second Quarter						Six Months
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Service cost	$	7		$	7		$	15		$	15
Interest cost		12			12			23			24
Expected return on plan assets		(16	)		(15	)		(31	)		(29	)
Amortization of prior service credit		(7	)		(8	)		(14	)		(16	)
	$	(4	)	$	(4	)	$	(7	)	$	(6	)

14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following:

	(Stated in millions)

				Unrealized						Pension and
	Currency			Gain on						Other
	Translation			Marketable			Cash Flow			Postretirement
	Adjustments			Securities			Hedges			Benefit Plans			Total
Balance, January 1, 2017	$	(2,136	)	$	21		$	(19	)	$	(2,509	)	$	(4,643	)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		(26	)		(25	)		11			-			(40	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			-			8			119			127
Income taxes		-			-			-			(2	)		(2	)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income		(26	)		(25	)		19			117			85
Balance, June 30, 2017	$	(2,162	)	$	(4	)	$	-		$	(2,392	)	$	(4,558	)


				Unrealized					Pension and
	Currency			Gain on					Other
	Translation			Marketable		Cash Flow			Postretirement
	Adjustments			Securities		Hedges			Benefit Plans			Total
Balance, January 1, 2016	$	(2,053	)	$	-	$	(39	)	$	(2,466	)	$	(4,558	)
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications		(51	)		3		(68	)		-			(116	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			-		80			130			210
Income taxes		-			-		-			(14	)		(14	)
Net other comprehensive income		(51	)		3		12			116			80
Balance, June 30, 2016	$	(2,104	)	$	3	$	(27	)	$	(2,350	)	$	(4,478	)

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

Second Quarter 2017 Compared to First Quarter 2017

				(Stated in millions)

	Second Quarter 2017						First Quarter 2017
				Income						Income
				Before						Before
	Revenue			Taxes			Revenue			Taxes
Reservoir Characterization	$	1,759		$	299		$	1,618		$	281
Drilling		2,107			302			1,985			229
Production		2,496			221			2,187			110
Cameron		1,265			174			1,229			162
Eliminations & other		(165	)		(46	)		(125	)		(25	)
Pretax operating income					950						757
Corporate & other ⁽¹⁾					(242	)					(239	)
Interest income ⁽²⁾					28						24
Interest expense ⁽³⁾					(128	)					(126	)
Charges and credits⁽⁴⁾					(591	)					(82	)
	$	7,462		$	17		$	6,894		$	334

⁽²⁾ Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($6 million in the second quarter of 2017; $5 million in the first quarter of 2017).

⁽³⁾ Interest expense excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($14 million in the second quarter of 2017; $13 million in the first quarter of 2017).

⁽⁴⁾ Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Reservoir Characterization Group

Reservoir Characterization Group revenue of $1.8 billion increased 9% sequentially primarily due to higher WesternGeco multiclient seismic license sales in the international markets. Increased Testing & Process activity in the international markets and seasonal improvements in Wireline in Russia also contributed to the increase.

Pretax operating margin of 17% was essentially flat sequentially as the increased contribution from high-margin Wireline exploration activities was offset by reduced profitability in Testing & Process due to increased project costs.

Drilling Group

Drilling Group revenue of $2.1 billion increased 6% sequentially primarily due to the seasonal rebound in activity in the Russia & CIS and North Sea regions and strong directional drilling activity in US land.

Pretax operating margin of 14% increased 278 basis points (bps) sequentially due to increased volume and pricing improvements in US land.

Production Group

Production Group revenue of $2.5 billion was 14% higher sequentially as a result of strong hydraulic fracturing activity and a sustained pricing recovery in North America.

Pretax operating margin of 9% increased 382 bps sequentially due to the increased activity and pricing recovery on land in North America.

Cameron Group

Cameron Group revenue of $1.3 billion increased 3% sequentially driven by higher Surface Systems and Valves & Measurement activity in US land.

Pretax operating margin of 14% improved 61 bps sequentially as increased project volumes and product sales in Surface Systems and Valves & Measurement and continued strong project execution in OneSubsea more than offset the impact of lower project activity in Drilling Systems.

Second Quarter 2017 Compared to Second Quarter 2016

				(Stated in millions)

	Second Quarter 2017						Second Quarter 2016
				Income						Income
				Before						Before
	Revenue			Taxes			Revenue			Taxes
Reservoir Characterization	$	1,759		$	299		$	1,586		$	268
Drilling		2,107			302			2,034			171
Production		2,496			221			2,121			82
Cameron		1,265			174			1,525			250
Eliminations & other		(165	)		(46	)		(102	)		(24	)
Pretax operating income					950						747
Corporate & other ⁽¹⁾					(242	)					(241	)
Interest income ⁽²⁾					28						24
Interest expense ⁽³⁾					(128	)					(136	)
Charges and credits⁽⁴⁾					(591	)					(2,908	)
	$	7,462		$	17		$	7,164		$	(2,514	)

⁽²⁾ Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($6 million in 2017; $6 million in 2016).

⁽³⁾ Interest expense excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($14 million in 2017; $13 million in 2016).

⁽⁴⁾ Charges and credits are described in detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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

Second-quarter 2017 revenue of $7.5 billion increased 4% year-on-year. North America land rig count increased more than 150% versus the same period last year while the international land rig count was flat. The North America offshore rig count decreased by 26%, and the international offshore rig count was lower by 12%. Driven by the accelerated land activity growth in North America, Production Group revenue increased 18% year-on-year while Reservoir Characterization Group revenue was 11% higher driven by increases in WesternGeco and Testing & Process. Drilling Group revenue increased by 4% while Cameron Group revenue declined 17%.

Second-quarter 2017 pretax operating margin increased 231 bps to 13%, as a result of improved profitability in North America due to accelerated land activity growth that benefited the Production and Drilling Groups. As a result, Production Group pretax operating margin expanded 499 bps to 9% while Drilling Group increased 594 bps to 14%. Reservoir Characterization Group pretax operating margin was essentially flat at 17% and the Cameron Group declined 260 bps to 14%.

Reservoir Characterization Group

Second-quarter 2017 revenue of $1.8 billion increased 11% year-on-year primarily due to higher WesternGeco and Testing & Process revenue on projects in the Middle East & Asia Area. Strong WesternGeco multiclient seismic license sales in the international markets also contributed to the increase.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin was essentially flat at 17% as increased revenue was offset by higher project costs in Testing & Process.

Drilling Group

Second-quarter 2017 revenue of $2.1 billion increased 4% year-on-year primarily due to higher demand for directional drilling technologies on land in North America.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin increased 594 bps to 14% primarily due to improved profitability in North America due to accelerated land activity and improved pricing.

Production Group

Second-quarter 2017 revenue of $2.5 billion increased 18% year-on-year with most of the revenue increase attributable to the accelerated land activity growth in North America that benefited the pressure pumping business.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin increased 499 bps to 9% as a result of improved profitability in North America due to accelerated land activity and improved pricing.

Cameron Group

Second-quarter revenue of $1.3 billion declined 17% year-on-year, primarily due to a declining backlog for the long-cycle businesses of Drilling Systems and, to a lesser extent, OneSubsea.

Pretax operating margin of 14% declined 260 bps primarily due the decline in high-margin Drilling Systems project volumes.

Six Months 2017 Compared to Six Months 2016

				(Stated in millions)

	Six Months 2017						Six Months 2016
				Income						Income
				Before						before
	Revenue			Taxes			Revenue			Taxes
Reservoir Characterization	$	3,377		$	580		$	3,305		$	601
Drilling		4,092			531			4,527			542
Production		4,683			331			4,497			288
Cameron		2,494			336			1,525			250
Eliminations & other		(290	)		(71	)		(170	)		(33	)
Pretax operating income					1,707						1,648
Corporate & other ⁽¹⁾					(480	)					(414	)
Interest income ⁽²⁾					52						37
Interest expense ⁽³⁾					(254	)					(256	)
Charges and credits ⁽⁴⁾					(674	)					(2,908	)
	$	14,356		$	351		$	13,684		$	(1,893	)

⁽²⁾ Interest income excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($11 million in 2017; $12 million in 2016).

⁽³⁾ Interest expense excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ income ($27 million in 2017; $26 million in 2016).

⁽⁴⁾ Charges and credits recorded are described in detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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

Six-month 2017 revenue of $14.4 billion increased 5% year-on-year. This included a full six months of activity from the acquired Cameron businesses versus one quarter of activity for the same period in 2016. Excluding the impact of the Cameron Group, revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2017 declined 4% year-on-year.

Six-month revenue for the Drilling Group declined 10%, primarily driven by the 9% decline in the international rig count combined with Schlumberger's decision in April 2016 to reduce its activities in Venezuela in order to align operations with cash collections.

These decreases were slightly mitigated by higher activity in US Land. Production Group revenue increased 4% as accelerated North America land activity growth benefited the pressure pumping business. Reservoir Characterization Group revenue improved 2%.

Six-month 2017 pretax operating margin increased 168 bps to 12%, as a result of improved profitability in North America due to accelerated land activity growth that benefited the Production and Drilling Groups. As a result, Drilling Group pretax operating margin expanded 101 bps to 13% while the Production Group increased 66 bps to 7%. Reservoir Characterization Group pretax operating margin declined 102 bps to 17% and the Cameron Group recorded a pretax operating margin of 13%.

Reservoir Characterization Group

Six-month 2017 revenue of $3.4 billion increased 2% year-on-year primarily due to higher WesternGeco and Testing & Process revenue on projects in the Middle East & Asia Area.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin decreased 102 bps to 17% due to reduced profitability in Testing & Process as project costs increased.

Drilling Group

Six-month 2017 revenue of $4.1 billion decreased 10% year-on-year primarily due to the drop in rig counts internationally and in offshore North America combined with pricing pressure. Revenue also declined as a result of Schlumberger's decision in April 2016 to reduce its activities in Venezuela to align operations with cash collections.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin increased 101 bps to 13% primarily due to improved profitability in North America land due to accelerated land activity and improved pricing; however this improvement in North America was partially offset by pricing pressure and activity declines internationally and the negative impact of reduced activity in Venezuela.

Production Group

Six-month 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion increased 4% year-on-year with most of the revenue increase attributable to the accelerated land activity growth in North America that benefited the pressure pumping product lines, which grew 15%. Lower production levels in Ecuador negatively impacted Schlumberger Production Management projects, which partially offset the revenue increase.

Year-on-year, pretax operating margin increased 66 bps to 7% as a result of improved profitability in North America due to accelerated land activity and improved pricing. This was offset by lower profitability in Schlumberger Production Management projects due to lower production in Ecuador.

Cameron Group

Cameron Group contributed six-month 2017 revenue of $2.5 billion. Cameron Group revenue for the six months of 2016 only reflected only one quarter of revenue following the acquisition closing in April 2016. Revenue in 2017 was impacted by a declining project backlog particularly for the long-cycle businesses of Drilling Systems and OneSubsea .

Year-on-year pretax operating margin of 13% was 260 bps lower as a result of lower Drilling Systems project volumes.

Interest and Other Income

Interest & other income consisted of the following:

(Stated in millions)

	Second Quarter				Six months
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies	$	28	$	24	$	45	$	49
Interest income		34		30		63		49
	$	62	$	54	$	108	$	98

Other

Research & engineering and General & administrative expenses, as a percentage of Revenue, for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	Second Quarter						Six Months
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Research & engineering		2.6	%		3.6	%		2.8	%		3.6	%
General & administrative		1.5	%		1.4	%		1.4	%		1.6	%

Research & engineering costs for the second quarter of 2017 and the six months ended June 30, 2017 have decreased as compared to the same periods in 2016 by $61 million and $91 million, respectively, as a result of cost control measures, offset in part by the impact of the Cameron acquisition.

The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2017 was 590% as compared to 14.6% for the same period of 2016. The charges described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements increased the effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2017 by 571 percentage points, as the majority of these charges were not tax-effective. Excluding the impact of these charges, the effective tax rate increased primarily as a result of the change in the geographic mix of earnings as Schlumberger generated a greater portion of its pretax earnings in North America during the second quarter of 2017 as compared to the same period last year.

The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was 42.1% as compared to 14.2% for the same period of 2016. The charges described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements increased the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 by 24.7 percentage points, as the majority of these charges were not tax-effective. Excluding the impact of these charges, the effective tax rate increased primarily as a result of the change in the geographic mix of earnings as Schlumberger generated a greater portion of its pretax earnings in North America during the first six months of 2017 as compared to the same period last year.

Charges and Credits

Schlumberger recorded charges during the first and second quarters of 2017 which are fully described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following is a summary of the charges recorded during the first six months of 2017:

	(Stated in millions)

					Noncontrolling
	Pretax		Tax		Interests		Net
Promissory note fair value adjustment and other	$	510	$	-	$	12	$	498
Merger & integration		164		31		-		133
	$	674	$	31	$	12	$	631

During the second quarter of 2016, Schlumberger recorded $2.573 billion of asset impairment and workforce reduction charges and $335 million of charges associated with the acquisition of Cameron. These charges, which are summarized below, are more fully described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

	(Stated in millions)

	Pretax		Tax		Net
Impairments & other
Workforce reduction	$	646	$	63	$	583
North America pressure pumping asset impairments		209		67		142
Facilities impairments		165		58		107
Other fixed asset impairments		684		52		632
Inventory write-downs		616		49		567
Multiclient seismic data impairment		198		62		136
Other restructuring charges		55		-		55
Merger & integration
Merger-related employee benefits		47		7		40
Professional fees		45		10		35
Facility closure costs		40		10		30
Other merger and integration-related		53		9		44
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment		150		45		105
	$	2,908	$	432	$	2,476

There were no charges or credits recorded during the first quarter of 2016.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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

	(Stated in millions)

	Jun. 30,			Jun. 30,			Dec. 31,
Components of Liquidity	2017			2016			2016
Cash	$	1,903		$	2,947		$	2,929
Short-term investments		4,315			8,245			6,328
Fixed income investments, held to maturity		13			386			238
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt		(2,224	)		(3,371	)		(3,153	)
Long-term debt		(16,600	)		(18,252	)		(16,463	)
Net debt ⁽¹⁾	$	(12,593	)	$	(10,045	)	$	(10,121	)

Changes in Liquidity:	Six Months Ended Jun. 30,
	2017			2016
Net income (loss)	$	203		$	(1,623	)
Impairments and other charges		674			2,908
Depreciation and amortization ⁽²⁾		1,975			2,080
Earnings of equity method investments, less dividends received		(30	)		(30	)
Pension and other postretirement benefits expense		52			92
Stock-based compensation expense		180			145
Pension and other postretirement benefits funding		(74	)		(83	)
Increase in working capital ⁽³⁾		(1,339	)		(250	)
Other		(127	)		(397	)
Cash flow from operations		1,514			2,842
Capital expenditures		(884	)		(998	)
SPM investments		(328	)		(729	)
Multiclient seismic data costs capitalized		(190	)		(333	)
Free cash flow ⁽⁴⁾		112			782
Dividends paid		(1,393	)		(1,255	)
Proceeds from employee stock plans		143			195
Stock repurchase program		(770	)		(506	)
		(1,908	)		(784	)
Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired plus debt assumed		(364	)		(3,790	)
Other		(200	)		76
Increase in net debt		(2,472	)		(4,498	)
Net debt, beginning of period		(10,121	)		(5,547	)
Net debt, end of period	$	(12,593	)	$	(10,045	)

⁽¹⁾

^“Net debt” represents gross debt less cash, short-term investments and fixed income investments, held to maturity. Management believes that Net debt provides useful information regarding the level of Schlumberger’s indebtedness by reflecting cash and investments that could be used to repay debt. 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 property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets, multiclient seismic data costs and SPM investments.

⁽³⁾	Includes severance payments of approximately $230 million and $545 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

⁽⁴⁾

“Free cash flow” represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, SPM 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 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 substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations.

Key liquidity events during the first six months of 2017 and 2016 included:

•

On July 18, 2013, the Schlumberger Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a $10 billion share repurchase program to be completed at the latest by June 30, 2018. This program was completed during May 2017. On January 21, 2016, the Board approved a new $10 billion share repurchase program for Schlumberger common stock. Schlumberger had repurchased $1.8 million of shares under the new program as of June 30, 2017.

The following table summarizes the activity under these share repurchase programs:

(Stated in millions, except per share amounts)

	Total cost		Total number		Average price
	of shares		of shares		paid per
	purchased		purchased		share
Six months ended June 30, 2017	$	770		10.2	$	75.40
Six months ended June 30, 2016	$	506		7.5	$	67.65

•

Capital expenditures were $0.9 billion during the first six months of 2017 compared to $1.0 billion during the first six months of 2016. Capital expenditures for full-year 2017 are expected to be approximately $2.2 billion as compared to expenditures of $2.1 billion in 2016.

Schlumberger 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. Schlumberger does not believe that these estimates are reasonably likely to materially change in the foreseeable future, however, adjustments to the allowance may be required in future periods depending on how such potential issues are resolved, or if the financial condition of Schlumberger’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments.

In April 2016, Schlumberger announced that it would reduce its activity in Venezuela to align operations with cash collections as a result of insufficient payments received in recent quarters. As of June 30, 2017 Schlumberger’s net accounts receivable balance in Venezuela was approximately $0.5 billion, which excludes the $0.2 billion carrying value of the promissory notes described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Schlumberger continues to experience payment delays from certain other customers as well, primarily a result of the impact of lower oil prices in the oil and gas industry. In this regard, included in Receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017 is approximately $1.1 billion of receivables relating to Ecuador.

Schlumberger’s receivables from its primary customers in Venezuela and Ecuador are not in dispute and Schlumberger has not historically had any material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable relating to these customers.

During weak economic environments or when there is an extended period of weakness in oil and gas prices, Schlumberger typically experiences delays in the payment of its receivables. However, Schlumberger has not had material write-offs due to uncollectible accounts receivable over the recent industry downturn. Schlumberger operates in more than 85 countries. As a large multinational company with a long history of operating in a cyclical industry, Schlumberger has extensive experience in working with its customers during difficult times to manage its accounts receivable. At June 30, 2017, only five of those countries individually accounted for greater than 5% of Schlumberger’s net receivable balance, of which only two (the United States and Ecuador) accounted for greater than 10% of such receivables.

On March 24, 2017, Schlumberger and Weatherford announced an agreement to create OneStim^SM, a joint venture to deliver completions products and services for the development of unconventional resource plays in the United States and Canada land markets. The joint venture will offer one of the broadest multistage completions portfolios in the market combined with one of the largest hydraulic fracturing fleets in the industry. Schlumberger and Weatherford will have a 70%/30% ownership of the joint venture, respectively. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2017 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Under the terms of the formation agreement, Schlumberger and Weatherford will contribute all their respective North America land hydraulic fracturing pressure pumping assets, multistage completions, and pump-down perforating businesses. Schlumberger will also make a $535 million cash payment to Weatherford. Schlumberger will manage the joint venture and consolidate it for financial reporting purposes.

Cash flow from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2017 decreased by approximately $1.3 billion. This decrease was primarily driven by the delays in collecting certain receivables combined with the effects of the impact of the activity growth experienced during the second quarter of 2017, as well as expected future growth.

As of June 30, 2017, Schlumberger had $6.2 billion of cash and short-term investments on hand. Schlumberger had separate committed debt facility agreements aggregating $6.6 billion with commercial banks, of which $3.5 billion was available and unused as of June 30, 2017. The $6.6 billion of committed debt facility agreements included $6.3 billion of committed facilities that support commercial paper programs. Schlumberger believes these amounts are sufficient to meet future business requirements for at least the next 12 months.

Borrowings under the commercial paper programs at June 30, 2017 were $3.0 billion.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This 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 as our forecasts or expectations regarding business outlook; growth for Schlumberger as a whole and for each of its segments (and for specified products or geographic areas within each segment); oil and natural gas demand and production growth; oil and natural gas prices; improvements in operating procedures and technology, including our transformation program; capital expenditures by Schlumberger and the oil and gas industry; the business strategies of Schlumberger’s customers; the anticipated benefits of the Cameron transaction; the success of Schlumberger’s joint

ventures and alliances; future global economic conditions; and future results of operations. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, global economic conditions; changes in exploration and production spending by Schlumberger’s customers and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; general economic, political and business conditions in key regions of the world; foreign currency risk; pricing pressure; weather and seasonal factors; operational modifications, delays or cancellations; production declines; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, including those related to offshore oil and gas exploration, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, hydraulic fracturing services and climate-related initiatives; the inability of technology to meet new challenges in exploration; the inability to integrate the Cameron business and to realize expected synergies; the inability to retain key employees; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in this second-quarter 2017 Form 10-Q and our most recent Form 10-K, and Forms 8-K filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of any such development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. Schlumberger disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting Schlumberger, see Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” of the Schlumberger Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. Schlumberger’s exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2016.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Schlumberger has carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of Schlumberger’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of Schlumberger’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, Schlumberger’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that Schlumberger files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Schlumberger’s disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to its management, including the CEO and the CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There was no change in Schlumberger’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter to which this report relates that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Schlumberger’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The information with respect to this Item 1 is set forth under Note 11—Contingencies, in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

As of the date of this filing, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A, of Schlumberger’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

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

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities

On July 18, 2013, the Board approved a $10 billion share repurchase program for shares of Schlumberger common stock, to be completed at the latest by June 30, 2018. This program was completed during May 2017. On January 21, 2016, the Board approved a new $10 billion share repurchase program for Schlumberger common stock. This new program took effect once the July 18, 2013 program was exhausted.

Schlumberger’s common stock repurchase activity for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was as follows:

	(Stated in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programs		Maximum value of shares that may yet be purchased under the programs
April 2017		1,542.0	$	76.83		1,542.0	$	10,154,265
May 2017		2,519.2	$	71.85		2,519.2	$	9,973,264
June 2017		1,435.5	$	68.36		1,435.5	$	9,875,124
		5,496.7	$	72.34		5,496.7

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

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Our mining operations are subject to regulation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95 to this report.

Item 5. Other Information.

Schlumberger completed the wind down of its service operations in Iran during 2013. Prior to this, certain non-US subsidiaries of Schlumberger provided oilfield services to the National Iranian Oil Company and certain of its affiliates (“NIOC”).

Schlumberger’s residual transactions or dealings with the government of Iran in the second quarter of 2017 consisted of payments of taxes and other typical governmental charges. Certain non-US subsidiaries of Schlumberger maintain depository accounts at the Dubai branch of Bank Saderat Iran (“Saderat”), and at Bank Tejarat (“Tejarat”) in Tehran and in Kish for the deposit by NIOC of amounts owed to non-US subsidiaries of Schlumberger for prior services rendered in Iran and for the maintenance of such amounts previously received. One non-US subsidiary also maintains an account at Tejarat for payment of local expenses such as taxes. Schlumberger anticipates that it will discontinue dealings with Saderat and Tejarat following the receipt of all amounts owed to Schlumberger for prior services rendered in Iran.

During the fourth quarter of 2016, a non-US subsidiary entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with NIOC relating to the non-disclosure of data required for the technical evaluation of an oilfield project. In the first quarter of 2017, the Schlumberger subsidiary provided NIOC with written notice that it was terminating the MOU, effective March 11, 2017. The MOU did not involve the provision of services. During the second quarter of 2017, and in furtherance of the termination of the MOU, the Schlumberger subsidiary had residual dealings with the NIOC consisting solely of the return of client data.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit 3.1—Articles of Incorporation of Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Schlumberger’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2016)

Exhibit 3.2—Amended and Restated By-laws of Schlumberger Limited (Schlumberger N.V.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Schlumberger’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2017)

+ Exhibit 10.1—Schlumberger 2017 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B of Schlumberger’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on February 21, 2017)

* Exhibit 31.1—Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

* Exhibit 31.2—Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

** Exhibit 32.1—Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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

* Exhibit 95—Mine Safety Disclosures

* Exhibit 101—The following materials from Schlumberger Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss); (ii) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheet; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows; (v) Consolidated Statement of Equity and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

* Filed with this Form 10-Q.

** Furnished with this Form 10-Q.

(+) Compensatory plans or arrangements.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized and in his capacity as Chief Accounting Officer.

		Schlumberger Limited (Registrant)
Date:	July 26, 2017	/s/ Howard Guild
		Howard Guild
		Chief Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Signatory