Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB)
Overview
No sleeper, Schlumberger (pronounced SHLUM-ber-ZHAY) is one of the world's largest oilfield services companies, along with Halliburton. It provides a full range of services, including seismic surveys, formation evaluation, drilling technologies and equipment, cementing, well construction and completion, and project management. Schlumberger also provides reservoir evaluation, development, and management services, and is developing new technologies for reservoir optimization. Through its WesternGeco business, the company provides seismic and other surveying services to customers worldwide. In 2010 Schlumberger acquired drilling services giant Smith International in deal valued at $11 billion.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: SLB) |
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2011 Sales (mil.) | £39,669.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 37.1% |
| 2011 Net Income (mil.) | £4,997.0 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 17.1% |
| 2010 Employees | 108,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 40.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB)
| Chairman | Andrew Gould (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Director | Anthony E. (Tony) Isaac |
| EVP and CFO | Simon Ayat |
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- #41 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)

