Published: 04/22/2022
Published: 04/22/2022
Q1 2022 Earnings Release, with Financial Tables (282 KB PDF)
Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call Prepared Remarks (134 KB PDF)
Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call Transcript (184 KB)
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OSLO, April 22, 2022—Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) today reported financial results for the first-quarter 2022.
(Stated in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||
Three Months Ended | Change | |||||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sequential | Year-on-year | ||
Revenue | $5,962 | $6,225 | $5,223 | -4% | 14% | |
Income before taxes - GAAP basis | $638 | $755 | $386 | -16% | 65% | |
Net income - GAAP basis | $510 | $601 | $299 | -15% | 70% | |
Diluted EPS - GAAP basis | $0.36 | $0.42 | $0.21 | -14% | 71% | |
Adjusted EBITDA* |
$1,254 |
$1,381 |
$1,049 |
-9% |
19% |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 21.0% | 22.2% | 20.1% | -115 bps | 94 bps | |
Pretax segment operating income* | $894 | $986 | $664 | -9% | 35% | |
Pretax segment operating margin* | 15.0% | 15.8% | 12.7% | -84 bps | 229 bps | |
Net income, excluding charges & credits* | $488 | $587 | $299 | -17% | 63% | |
Diluted EPS, excluding charges & credits** | $0.34 | $0.41 | $0.21 | -17% | 62% | |
Revenue by Geography |
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International | $4,632 | $4,898 | $4,211 | -5% | 10% | |
North America |
1,282 | 1,281 | 972 | - | 32% | |
48 | 46 | 40 | n/m | n/m | ||
$5,962 | $6,225 | $5,223 | -4% | 14% | ||
*These are non-GAAP financial measures. See sections titled "Charges & Credits", "Divisions", and "Supplemental Information" for details. n/m = not meaningful |
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(Stated in millions) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sequential | Year-on-year | |||
Revenue by Division | |||||||
Digital & Integration | $857 | $889 | $772 | -4% | 11% | ||
Reservoir Performance | 1,210 | 1,287 | 1,002 | -6% | 21% | ||
Well Construction | 2,398 | 2,388 | 1,936 | - | 24% | ||
Production Systems | 1,604 | 1,765 | 1,590 | -9% | 1% | ||
Other | (107) | (104) | (77) | n/m | n/m | ||
$5,962 | $6,225 | $5,223 | -4% | 14% | |||
Pretax Operating Income by Division |
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Digital & Integration | $292 | $335 | $247 | -13% | 18% | ||
Reservoir Performance | 160 | 200 | 102 | -20% | 56% | ||
Well Construction | 388 | 368 | 210 | 5% | 85% | ||
Production Systems | 114 | 159 | 138 | -28% | -18% | ||
Other | (60) | (76) | (33) | n/m | n/m | ||
$894 | $986 | $664 | -9% | 35% | |||
Pretax Operating Margin by Division |
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Digital & Integration | 34.0% | 37.7% | 32.0% | -372 bps | 201 bps | ||
Reservoir Performance | 13.2% | 15.5% | 10.2% | -232 bps | 299 bps | ||
Well Construction | 16.2% | 15.4% | 10.8% | 77 bps | 534 bps | ||
Production Systems | 7.1% | 9.0% | 8.7% | -192 bps | -159 bps | ||
Other | n/m | n/m | n/m | n/m | n/m | ||
15.0% | 15.8% | 12.7% | -84 bps | 229 bps | |||
n/m = not meaningful |
Schlumberger CEO Olivier Le Peuch commented, “Our first-quarter results set us firmly on the path to deliver full-year revenue growth in the mid-teens and another year with a significant increase in earnings. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue grew 14%; EPS—excluding charges and credits—increased 62%; and pretax segment operating margin expanded 229 basis points (bps), led by Well Construction and Reservoir Performance. These results reflect the strength of our core services Divisions, the broad-based activity increase, and the continued realization of our improved operating leverage.
“The quarter also marked the tragic start of the conflict in Ukraine, which is of grave concern. Accordingly, we established local and global crisis management teams to respond to the crisis and its effect on employees, business, and our operations. In addition to ensuring that our operations are compliant with developing sanctions, we took the step in the quarter to suspend new investment and technology deployment to our Russia operations. We urge the cessation of hostilities and are hopeful that peace will return to Ukraine and the entire region.
“Concurrently, a shift in focus is emerging in the energy landscape, exacerbating an already tightly supplied oil and gas market. The dislocation of supply flows from Russia will result in increased global investment across geographies and the entire energy value chain to ensure the diversification and security of the world’s energy supply.
“The confluence of elevated commodity prices, demand-led activity growth, and energy security are resulting in one of the strongest outlooks for the energy services industry in recent times—reinforcing the market fundamentals for a stronger and longer multiyear upcycle—absent a global economic setback.
“In this context, energy has never been more essential to the world. Schlumberger, which uniquely benefits from increasing E&P activity and digital transformation, provides the most comprehensive technology portfolio to help customers deliver diverse, cleaner, and more affordable energy.
“Year-on-year revenue growth by Division was led by Well Construction and Reservoir Performance, our core services Divisions, both of which grew more than 20%—outperforming global rig count growth. Digital & Integration revenue grew 11%, while Production Systems revenue increased 1%. Our core services Divisions experienced double-digit revenue growth in drilling, evaluation, intervention, and stimulation services, both on land and offshore. In Digital & Integration, growth was driven by strong digital sales, increased exploration data license sales, and higher revenue from Asset Performance Solutions (APS) projects. In contrast, Production Systems growth was temporarily hampered by ongoing supply chain and logistics constraints, resulting in lower-than-expected product deliveries. However, we are confident that these constraints will gradually abate, enabling backlog conversion and accelerating revenue growth for Production Systems through the rest of 2022.
“On a geographical basis, revenue growth compared to the same quarter last year was broad-based, with international revenue increasing 10% and North America growing 32%. International growth was widespread across all areas, led by Latin America, due to higher drilling in Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, and Brazil. Europe/CIS/Africa grew primarily from higher Production Systems sales in Turkey and increased exploration drilling in offshore Africa—particularly in Angola, Namibia, Gabon, and Kenya. These increases, however, were partially offset by revenue decline in Russia & Central Asia. Middle East & Asia revenue increased due to higher drilling, stimulation, and intervention activity in Qatar, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Australia, and across Southeast Asia. In North America, growth was pervasive across drilling and completions activity, coupled with a strong contribution from our APS project in Canada.
“Year-on-year, first-quarter pretax segment operating income margin expanded due to improved operating leverage from higher activity, favorable offshore activity mix, greater technology adoption, and an improving global pricing environment, which continues to evolve favorably in Well Construction and Reservoir Performance. Digital & Integration margin expanded further, while Production Systems margin was impacted by supply chain constraints.
“Sequentially, the quarter’s revenue primarily reflects the typical seasonal activity decline in the Northern Hemisphere, with the decline in Europe/CIS/Africa more pronounced due to the depreciation of the ruble, as well as global supply chain constraints impacting Production Systems. In contrast, North America and Latin America revenue was essentially flat sequentially. By Division, Well Construction revenue was slightly higher than last quarter as strong drilling activity in North America, Latin America, and the Middle East more than offset the seasonal reductions in Europe/CIS/Africa and Asia. Reservoir Performance, Production Systems, and Digital & Integration were sequentially lower due to seasonal reductions in activity and sales.
“First-quarter cash from operations was $131 million, including a first-quarter build-up of working capital above the usual level, ahead of the anticipated growth for the year. We expect free cash flow generation to accelerate throughout the year, consistent with our historical trend and still expect double-digit free cash flow margin on a full-year basis.
“Moving forward, the outlook for the rest of the year—particularly in the second half—is shaping up very well with both short- and long-cycle investments accelerating. Notably, a number of FIDs for long-cycle development projects have been approved, new contracts were awarded, offshore exploration drilling is resuming, and several customers have announced a significant step-up in their spending plans for this year and over the next few years.
“Consequently, it is our view that increased activity—both on land and offshore—higher technology adoption, and pricing momentum will drive simultaneous growth internationally and in North America. This will result in a sequential seasonal rebound in the second quarter followed by significant growth in the second half of the year, particularly in the international market.
“With this backdrop and despite the uncertainty linked to Russia, we believe the current market dynamics should allow us to maintain our full-year ambitions of year-on-year revenue growth in the mid-teens and adjusted EBITDA margins exiting the year at least 200 basis points higher than the fourth quarter of 2021. Our positive outlook extends further into 2023 and beyond as we anticipate successive years of market growth. As demand continues to strengthen and new investments are committed to diversify energy supply, the duration and scale of this upcycle may potentially prove higher than originally anticipated, absent a setback in the economic recovery.
“Based on these strengthening fundamentals, we made the decision to initiate incremental return to shareholders with a 40% dividend increase. The trajectory of our cashflows affords us the flexibility to accelerate our return of capital program while continuing to deleverage the balance sheet and invest for long-term success.
“At this pivotal moment in energy for the world, Schlumberger is well positioned. Our advantaged market position, technology leadership, and execution differentiation are aligned for significant returns potential throughout the cycle.”
On April 21, 2022, Schlumberger’s Board of Directors approved a 40% increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.125 per share of outstanding common stock to $0.175 per share, beginning with the dividend payable on July 14, 2022, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2022.
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Three Months Ended | Change | ||||||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sequential | Year-on-year | |||
North America | $1,282 | $1,281 | $972 | - | 32% | ||
Latin America | 1,204 | 1,204 | 1,038 | - | 16% | ||
Europe/CIS/Africa | 1,404 | 1,587 | 1,256 | -12% | 12% | ||
Middle East & Asia | 2,024 | 2,107 | 1,917 | -4% | 6% | ||
Eliminations & other | 48 | 46 | 40 | n/m | n/m | ||
$5,962 | $6,225 | $5,223 | -4% | 14% | |||
International | $4,632 | $4,898 | $4,211 | -5% | 10% | ||
North America | $1,282 | $1,281 | $972 | - | 32% | ||
n/m = not meaningful |
North America revenue of $1.3 billion was essentially flat sequentially, as growth on land was offset by seasonally lower sales of exploration data licenses and production systems in the US Gulf of Mexico. Land revenue was driven by the ramp-up of drilling in US land and increased APS revenue in Canada.
Compared to the same quarter last year, North America revenue grew 32%. Growth was extensive across drilling and completions activity, coupled with a strong contribution from our APS project in Canada.
Revenue in Latin America of $1.2 billion was flat sequentially, as higher APS revenue in Ecuador and increased drilling activity in Mexico was offset by lower revenue in Guyana, Brazil, and Argentina due to reduced drilling, intervention, and completions activity as well as lower sales of production systems. Increased APS revenue in Ecuador was driven by the resumption of production following the pipeline disruptions in the previous quarter.
Year-on-year, revenue grew 16% due to higher drilling activity in Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, and Brazil.
Europe/CIS/Africa revenue of $1.4 billion decreased 12% sequentially due to the seasonal activity reduction that impacted all Divisions and the depreciation of the ruble. The revenue decline was partially offset by higher revenue in Europe, particularly in Turkey, due to increased sales of production systems.
Year-on-year, revenue grew 12%, primarily from higher sales of production systems in Turkey and higher exploration drilling in offshore Africa, particularly in Angola, Namibia, Gabon, and Kenya. These increases, however, were partially offset by the revenue decline in the Russia & Central Asia region.
Revenue in the Middle East & Asia of $2.0 billion decreased 4% sequentially due to seasonally lower activity in China, Southeast Asia, and Australia, coupled with reduced sales of production systems in Saudi Arabia. This decline was partially offset by robust drilling activity in the rest of the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates.
Year-on-year, revenue increased 6% due to higher drilling, stimulation, and intervention activity on new projects in Qatar, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and across Southeast Asia and Australia.
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Three Months Ended | Change | |||||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sequential | Year-on-year | ||
Revenue | ||||||
International | $631 | $624 | $610 | 1% | 3% | |
North America | 225 | 263 | 161 | -14% | 40% | |
Other | 1 | 2 | 1 | n/m | n/m | |
$857 | $889 | $772 | -4% | 11% | ||
Pretax operating income | $292 | $335 | $247 | -13% | 18% | |
Pretax operating margin | 34.0% | 37.7% | 32.0% | -372 bps | 201 bps | |
n/m = not meaningful |
Digital & Integration revenue of $857 million decreased 4% sequentially due to seasonally lower sales of digital and exploration data licenses, primarily in North America and Europe/CIS/Africa, following the usual year-end sales. This decline was partially offset by strong contribution from our APS projects in Ecuador with the resumption of production following the pipeline disruptions in the previous quarter.
Year-on-year, revenue increased 11% with growth in all areas driven by strong digital sales, increased exploration data license sales, and higher revenue from APS projects.
Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of 34% contracted 372 bps sequentially due to the effects of lower sales of digital and exploration data licenses that were partially offset by improved profitability from Ecuador APS projects.
Year-on-year, pretax operating margin expanded 201 bps with improvement across all areas due to increased profitability in digital, exploration data licenses, and APS projects, particularly in Canada.
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Three Months Ended | Change | |||||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sequential | Year-on-year | ||
Revenue | ||||||
International | $1,105 | $1,194 | $922 | -7% | 20% | |
North America | 103 | 92 | 78 | 12% | 31% | |
Other | 2 | 1 | 2 | n/m | n/m | |
$1,210 | $1,287 | $1,002 | -6% | 21% | ||
Pretax operating income | $160 | $200 | $102 | -20% | 56% | |
Pretax operating margin | 13.2% | 15.5% | 10.2% | -232 bps | 299 bps | |
n/m = not meaningful |
Reservoir Performance revenue of $1.2 billion decreased 6% sequentially due to seasonal activity reductions, primarily in the Northern Hemisphere as well as reduced intervention and stimulation activity in Latin America. Revenue was also impacted by the depreciation of the ruble. The decline was partially offset by strong activity in North America and in the Middle East.
Year-on-year, double-digit revenue growth was broad across all regions, except for Russia & Central Asia. Double-digit growth was posted in evaluation, intervention, and stimulation services both on land and offshore, with more exploration-related activity during the quarter.
Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of 13% contracted 232 bps sequentially due to reduced profitability from seasonally lower evaluation and stimulation activity, primarily in the Northern Hemisphere—partially offset by improved profitability in North America.
Year-on-year, pretax operating margin expanded 299 bps with profitability improving in evaluation and intervention activity across all regions, except for Russia & Central Asia.
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Three Months Ended | Change | |||||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sequential | Year-on-year | ||
Revenue | ||||||
International | $1,865 | $1,901 | $1,577 | -2% | 18% | |
North America | 485 | 441 | 310 | 10% | 56% | |
Other | 48 | 46 | 49 | n/m | n/m | |
$2,398 | $2,388 | $1,936 | - | 24% | ||
Pretax operating income | $388 | $368 | $210 | 5% | 85% | |
Pretax operating margin | 16.2% | 15.4% | 10.8% | 77 bps | 534 bps | |
n/m = not meaningful |
Well Construction revenue of $2.4 billion was slightly higher sequentially driven by increased integrated drilling activity and drilling fluids revenue, partially offset by reduced measurements and drilling equipment sales. Strong drilling activity in North America, Latin America, and the Middle East was partially offset by seasonal reductions in Europe/CIS/Africa and Asia, as well as the effects of the depreciation of the ruble.
Year-on-year, double-digit revenue growth was across all regions, except for Russia & Central Asia. Double-digit growth was recorded in drilling fluids, measurements, and in integrated drilling activity—both on land and offshore.
Well Construction pretax operating margin of 16% expanded 77 bps sequentially due to improved profitability in integrated drilling, impacting all areas, particularly in North America, Latin America, and the Middle East. This was partially offset by reduced margins in the Northern Hemisphere and Asia due to seasonality.
Year-on-year, pretax operating margin expanded 534 bps with profitability improving in integrated drilling, equipment sales, and measurements services across most regions.
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Three Months Ended | Change | |||||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sequential | Year-on-year | ||
Revenue | ||||||
International | $1,127 | $1,278 | $1,161 | -12% | -3% | |
North America | 473 | 484 | 420 | -2% | 13% | |
Other | 4 | 3 | 9 | n/m | n/m | |
$1,604 | $1,765 | $1,590 | -9% | 1% | ||
Pretax operating income | $114 | $159 | $138 | -28% | -18% | |
Pretax operating margin | 7.1% | 9.0% | 8.7% | -192 bps | -159 bps | |
n/m = not meaningful |
Production Systems revenue of $1.6 billion declined 9% sequentially due to lower sales of well production systems across all areas and reduced revenue from subsea projects. Revenue was temporarily impacted by supply chain and logistics constraints, resulting in lower-than-expected product deliveries.
Year-on-year, double-digit growth in North America and Europe & Africa was driven by new projects in contrast to reductions in Middle East & Asia and Latin America resulting from the end of projects and temporary supply chain constraints. As these constraints gradually abate, enabling backlog conversion, revenue growth for Production Systems will accelerate through the rest of 2022.
Production Systems pretax operating margin of 7% declined 192 bps sequentially and 159 bps year-on-year. The margin contraction was primarily due to reduced profitability in well production systems driven primarily by the impact of global supply chain and logistics constraints.
Investment in oil and gas production continues to grow as Schlumberger customers invest to provide reliable energy to meet increasing and evolving demand. Customers globally are announcing new projects and expanding existing developments, and Schlumberger is increasingly being selected for its performance in execution and innovative technology that enhances customer success. Selected awards this quarter include:
Digital adoption across the industry continues to gather momentum, evolving how customers access and use their data, improving or creating new workflows, and using data to guide decisions that boost performance in the field. Customers are adopting our industry-leading digital platform and edge solutions in the field to solve new challenges and improve operational performance. Examples from the quarter include:
During the quarter, Schlumberger introduced several new technologies and received recognition for industry-advancing innovation. Customers are leveraging our Transition Technologies* and digital solutions to improve operational performance and reduce carbon footprint.
The growth cycle continues to strengthen as customers increasingly invest to find and bring new supply to market. Well construction is a key part of that process, and Schlumberger continues to introduce technologies that not only drive well construction efficiency but provide deeper understanding of reservoirs, empowering customers to create more value. Drilling technology highlights during the quarter:
Our industry must advance sustainability in its operations, reducing environmental impact while contributing to the stability of global energy supply. Schlumberger continues to create and apply technology to both reduce emissions from customer operations and support clean energy generation around the world.
1) What is the capital investment guidance for the full-year 2022?
Capital investment (comprised of capex, multiclient, and APS investments) for the full-year 2022 is expected to be between $1.9 and $2.0 billion. Capital investment in 2021 was $1.7 billion.
2) What were cash flow from operations and free cash flow for the first quarter of 2022?
Cash flow from operations for the first quarter of 2022 was $131 million and free cash flow was negative $381 million, resulting from the typical first-quarter build-up of working capital ahead of the anticipated growth for the year.
3) What was included in “Interest and other income” for the first quarter of 2022?
“Interest and other income” for the first quarter of 2022 was $50 million. This consisted of a gain on the sale of 7.2 million shares of Liberty Oilfield Services (Liberty) of $26 million (refer to Question 11), interest income of $14 million, and earnings of equity method investments of $10 million.
4) How did interest income and interest expense change during the first quarter of 2022?
Interest income of $14 million for the first quarter of 2022 decreased $1 million sequentially. Interest expense of $123 million decreased $4 million sequentially.
5) What is the difference between Schlumberger’s consolidated income before taxes and pretax segment operating income?
The difference consists of corporate items, charges and credits, and interest income and interest expense not allocated to the segments as well as stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives, and other nonoperating items.
6) What was the effective tax rate (ETR) for the first quarter of 2022?
The ETR for the first quarter of 2022, calculated in accordance with GAAP, was 18.4% as compared to 19.1% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding charges and credits, the ETR for the first quarter of 2022 was 18.6% as compared to 19.0% for the fourth quarter of 2021.
7) How many shares of common stock were outstanding as of March 31, 2022, and how did this change from the end of the previous quarter?
There were 1.413 billion shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2022, and 1.403 billion shares as of December 31, 2021.
(Stated in millions) | |||
Shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 1,403 | ||
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan | 2 | ||
Vesting of restricted stock | 8 | ||
Shares outstanding at March 31, 2022 | 1,413 |
8) What was the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the first quarter of 2022 and fourth quarter of 2021? How does this reconcile to the average number of shares outstanding, assuming dilution, used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share?
The weighted average number of shares outstanding was 1.412 billion during the first quarter of 2022 and 1.403 billion during the fourth quarter of 2021. The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding to the average number of shares outstanding, assuming dilution, used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
(Stated in millions) | |||
First Quarter 2022 |
Fourth Quarter 2021 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | 1,412 | 1,403 | |
Unvested restricted stock | 22 | 27 | |
Average shares outstanding, assuming dilution | 1,434 | 1,430 |
9) What was Schlumberger’s adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2022, the fourth quarter of 2021, and the first quarter of 2021?
Schlumberger’s adjusted EBITDA was $1.254 billion in the first quarter of 2022, $1.381 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, and $1.049 billion in the first quarter of 2021, and was calculated as follows:
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First Quarter 2022 |
Fourth Quarter 2021 |
First Quarter 2021 |
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Net income attributable to Schlumberger | $510 | $601 | $299 | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 10 | 10 | 13 | |
Tax expense | 118 | 144 | 74 | |
Income before taxes | $638 | $755 | $386 | |
Charges & credits | (26) | (18) | - | |
Depreciation and amortization | 533 | 532 | 532 | |
Interest expense | 123 | 127 | 136 | |
Interest income | (14) | (15) | (5) | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $1,254 | $1,381 | $1,049 |
Adjusted EBITDA represents income before taxes, excluding charges & credits, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and interest income. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA is an important profitability measure for Schlumberger and that it allows investors and management to more efficiently evaluate Schlumberger’s operations period over period and to identify operating trends that could otherwise be masked. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by management as a performance measure in determining certain incentive compensation. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
10) What were the components of depreciation and amortization expense for the first quarter of 2022, the fourth quarter of 2021, and the first quarter of 2021?
The components of depreciation and amortization expense for the first quarter of 2022, the fourth quarter of 2021, and the first quarter of 2021 were as follows:
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First Quarter 2022 |
Fourth Quarter 2021 |
First Quarter 2021 |
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Depreciation of fixed assets | $338 | $345 | $355 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 75 | 76 | 75 | |
Amortization of APS investments | 83 | 71 | 76 | |
Amortization of multiclient seismic data costs capitalized | 37 | 40 | 26 | |
$533 | $532 | $532 |
11) What were the components of the pretax credit of $26 million recorded during the first quarter of 2022 related to?
During the first quarter of 2022, Schlumberger sold 7.2 million of its shares in Liberty and received proceeds of $84 million. As a result of the transaction, Schlumberger recognized a gain of $26 million. This gain is reflected in Interest and other income in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. As of March 31, 2022, Schlumberger had a 27% equity interest in Liberty.
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This first-quarter 2022 earnings press release, 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,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “ambition,” “goal,” “target,” “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 our financial and performance targets and other forecasts or expectations regarding, or dependent on, our business outlook; growth for Schlumberger as a whole and for each of its Divisions (and for specified business lines, geographic areas, or technologies within each Division); 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 Schlumberger and the oil and gas industry; our business strategies, including digital and “fit for basin,” as well as the strategies of our customers; our effective tax rate; our APS projects, joint ventures, and other alliances; our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and our preparedness for other widespread health emergencies; the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on global energy supply; access to raw materials; future global economic and geopolitical conditions; future liquidity; 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 our customers, and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; the results of operations and financial condition of our customers and suppliers; the inability to achieve its financial and performance targets and other forecasts and expectations; the inability to achieve our net-zero carbon emissions goals or interim emissions reduction goals; general economic, geopolitical, and business conditions in key regions of the world; the ongoing conflict in Ukraine; foreign currency risk; pricing pressure; inflation; weather and seasonal factors; unfavorable effects of health pandemics; availability and cost of raw materials; operational modifications, delays, or cancellations; challenges in our supply chain; production declines; the extent of future charges; the inability to recognize efficiencies and other intended benefits from our business strategies and initiatives, such as digital or Schlumberger New Energy; as well as our cost reduction strategies; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, including those related to offshore oil and gas exploration, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, and climate-related initiatives; the inability of technology to meet new challenges in exploration; the competitiveness of alternative energy sources or product substitutes; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in this press release and our most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 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 results or outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking and other statements in this press release regarding our environmental, social, and other sustainability plans and goals are not an indication that these statements are necessarily material to investors or required to be disclosed in our filings with the SEC. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking environmental, social, and sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future. Statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release, and Schlumberger disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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