Halliburton Reports Net Income of $727 Million

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Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) says that net income for the third quarter of 2007 was $727 million, or $0.79 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $611 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2006.

Included in third quarter 2007 results are a $133 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, favorable income tax impact from the ability to recognize United States foreign tax credits that were previously assumed would not be fully utilizable and $21 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in after-tax charges for additional reserves related to environmental matters.

Income from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2007 was $726 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to $603 million, or $0.57 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2006.

Halliburton’s consolidated revenue in the third quarter of 2007 was $3.9 billion, up 16% from the third quarter of 2006. This increase was attributable to increased worldwide activity, particularly in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Consolidated operating income was $910 million in the third quarter of 2007 compared to $870 million in the third quarter of 2006. The increase in operating income was generated primarily by increased customer activity and new international contracts.

Completion and Production operating income in the third quarter of 2007 was $596 million, an increase of $32 million or 6% from the third quarter of 2006. Europe/Africa/CIS C&P operating income increased 39% from completion tools deliveries to large offshore projects in West Africa. Cementing results were also favorable, particularly in the North Sea. Production enhancement results improved throughout the region, with increased profitability in offshore activity. Middle East/Asia C&P operating income increased 66%. North America C&P operating income decreased 6% due to reduced activity in Canada.

Drilling and Evaluation operating income in the third quarter of 2007 was $372 million, essentially flat over the prior year third quarter due primarily to $24 million for environmental charges and decreased activity in Canada and the Gulf of Mexico, partially offset by improved activity and increased horizontal drilling in the United States land market. Europe/Africa/CIS D&E operating income increased 60%;Middle East/Asia D&E operating income increased 11%; and Latin America D&E operating income increased 7%.

During the third quarter of 2007, under the company’s share repurchase program, Halliburton purchased approximately 11 million shares at an average price of $33.71 for a total cost of approximately $374 million.


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