Form 4: Schlumberger Executive Stephane Biguet Reports Stock Transactions

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Schlumberger's EVP & CFO, Stephane Biguet, reports multiple transactions involving company stock, including acquisitions and disposals, on January 17th and 21st, 2025.

Summary

  • Stephane Biguet, EVP & CFO of Schlumberger, reported several transactions involving the company's common stock.
  • On January 17, 2025, Biguet acquired 74,836 shares of common stock at $0, and 24,414 shares at $0 due to the vesting of performance share units and restricted stock units.
  • Also on January 17, 2025, 29,613 shares were disposed of at $43.05 per share and 9,607 shares were disposed of at $43.05 per share to cover tax obligations.
  • On January 21, 2025, Biguet sold 45,000 shares at $43.87 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Biguet beneficially owns 206,586 shares of Schlumberger common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of stock transactions, with no indication of positive or negative sentiment. It is a routine filing.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of stock transactions by a company executive, which is common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the executive's holdings and trading activity.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive stock transactions are a common occurrence in publicly traded companies like Schlumberger, which is a major player in the oilfield services industry.
  • Similar filings are regularly made by executives at companies such as Halliburton (HAL) and Baker Hughes (BKR), which are direct competitors of Schlumberger.
  • The vesting of performance share units and restricted stock units is a standard practice in executive compensation packages across the industry.
  • The sale of shares to cover tax obligations is also a typical transaction following the vesting of equity awards.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on the stock price, but are unlikely to significantly affect shareholders.
  • The transactions are part of the executive's compensation and do not directly impact employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/17/2025Date of multiple transactions including acquisition of shares from vesting and disposal of shares for tax obligations.
01/19/2022Date of grant for performance share units and restricted stock units that vested on January 17, 2025.
01/21/2025Date of sale of 45,000 shares and date of signature of the SEC Form 4.

Keywords

Schlumberger, SLB, stock transactions, insider trading, SEC Form 4, Stephane Biguet, executive compensation, share vesting, stock disposal

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