Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB)
Overview
No sleeper, Schlumberger is one of the world's largest oil field services companies, along with Halliburton. The company -- whose name is more or less pronounced SHLUM-ber-ZHAY -- provides a full range of oil and gas services, including seismic surveys, drilling, wireline logging, well construction and completion, and project management. Organized into 31 geographic teams, Schlumberger's Oilfield Services unit provides reservoir evaluation, reservoir development, and reservoir management services. Schlumberger is also working to develop new technologies for reservoir optimization. Through its WesternGeco business, the company provides seismic services to customers worldwide.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: SLB) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £14,423.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (15.4%) |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £1,972.5 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (42.2%) |
| 2008 Employees | 87,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 8.8% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB)
| Chairman and CEO | Andrew Gould (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| COO | Paal Kibsgaard |
| EVP and CFO | Simon Ayat |
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- #74 in FT Global 500
