SLB (SLB) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

Business and Operational Risks

1. 01extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, and public health or similar issues, such as pandemics and epidemics
2. 02Disruptions in the political, regulatory, economic, and social environments of the countries in which we operate or globally could adversely affect our reputation, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows22% rewritten
3. 03Our operations are subject to cyber incidents that could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows
4. 04We may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the ChampionX acquisition23% rewritten
5. 05Failure to effectively and timely address the energy transition could adversely affect our reputation, business, results of operations, and cash flows
6. 06We operate in a highly competitive environment. If we are unable to maintain technology leadership, this could adversely affect any competitive advantage we hold
7. 07Limitations on our ability to obtain, maintain, protect, or enforce our intellectual property rights, including our trade secrets, could cause a loss in revenue and any competitive advantage we hold
8. 08Third parties may claim that we have infringed upon or otherwise violated their intellectual property rights

Legal and Regulatory Risks

1. 09Our operations require us to comply with numerous laws and regulations, violations of which could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows
2. 10Existing or future laws, regulations, court orders or other public- or private-sector initiatives to limit greenhouse gas emissions or relating to climate change may reduce demand for our products and services
3. 11Environmental compliance costs and liabilities arising as a result of environmental laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows
4. 12We could be subject to substantial liability claims, including as a result of well incidents, which could adversely affect our reputation, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows
5. 13Our aspirations, goals, and initiatives related to sustainability and emissions reduction, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, expose us to numerous risks
6. 14Failure to attract and retain qualified personnel could impede our operations
7. 15Severe weather events, including extreme weather conditions associated with climate change, have in the past and may in the future adversely affect our operations and financial results