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Halliburton Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings

$0.87 fourth quarter 2008 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 26, 2009--Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) announced today that revenue in the fourth quarter of 2008 was $4.9 billion, up 17% from the fourth quarter of 2007. Consolidated operating income was $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to $907 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2008 was $776 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, compared to $674 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2007. The fourth quarter of 2008 was positively impacted by a $22 million gain net of tax, or $0.02 per diluted share, related to a patent settlement and a $28 million gain net of tax, or $0.03 per diluted share, reflected in minority interest, related to a change in effective ownership of a joint venture, and negatively impacted by a $17 million loss net of tax, or $0.02 per diluted share, on foreign exchange.

Fourth quarter of 2008 operating income was impacted by a $35 million gain related to a patent settlement. Operating income in the fourth quarter of 2007 included a $34 million impairment charge for a Bangladesh oil and gas property.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $468 million, or $0.53 per diluted share. This compares to net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 of $690 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was negatively impacted by a $308 million charge to discontinued operations, or $0.34 per diluted share, primarily related to the prospective settlements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations announced earlier today.

Halliburton's revenue was $18.3 billion for the full year 2008, an increase of 20% from the full year 2007, and operating income was $4.0 billion, an increase of 15% from the full year 2007. Income from continuing operations for the full year 2008 was $2.0 billion, or $2.17 per diluted share, compared to 2007 income from continuing operations of $2.5 billion, or $2.66 per diluted share. 2008 earnings per share from continuing operations was negatively impacted by a non-tax deductible loss of $693 million related to the portion of the 3.125% convertible senior notes premium settled in cash in the third quarter of 2008. Net income in 2008 was $1.5 billion, or $1.70 per diluted share, compared to net income in 2007 of $3.5 billion, or $3.68 per diluted share.

Loss from discontinued operations in 2008 was $423 million, net of tax, or $0.47 per diluted share, primarily related to adjustments of the indemnities and guarantees provided to KBR, Inc. (KBR) upon separation. Income from discontinued operations in 2007 was $975 million, which included a gain of $933 million on the separation of KBR from Halliburton, net of tax and the estimated fair value of the indemnities and guarantees provided to KBR.

Commenting on 2008 results, Dave Lesar, chairman, president, and chief executive officer said, "While current market conditions are difficult, this should not overshadow our excellent performance in the fourth quarter. I believe our business strategy of protecting our strong North America market position while investing in and growing our international operations worked particularly well in the fourth quarter as well as for all of 2008.

"We completed 2008 with the highest level of annual oilfield revenue and operating income achieved during the 90 year history of our company. Our international business was a major contributor to our performance in 2008 as we expanded into underserved locations. Outside North America, revenue grew 22% year-over-year with Latin America experiencing exceptional revenue growth of 35% year-over-year. At the same time, we continued to strengthen our franchise in our core product lines and geographic areas that have led to the company's expanded market position.

"In the fourth quarter, our North America operations experienced flat sequential revenue despite a 14% decline in the U.S. rig count from the beginning of the fourth quarter. However, our operating margins were impacted by lower volume and pricing pressure toward the end of the quarter. We expect these pressures to continue into 2009.

"Our Eastern Hemisphere growth rate slowed in the fourth quarter particularly due to weakness in the North Sea and flat activity in the Middle East while countries in North Africa, Eurasia, and Asia Pacific posted good performance.

"Halliburton has successfully weathered multiple industry downcycles, and it is clear 2009 will be a challenging year for both the company and the industry. We are confident we have the right people, technology, and financial strength to address the task of successfully operating in a contracting market and position us to benefit from the market's eventual recovery."

2008 Fourth Quarter Results

Completion and Production (C&P) operating income in the fourth quarter of 2008 was $659 million, an increase of $88 million or 15% from the fourth quarter of 2007. Europe/Africa/CIS C&P operating income increased 38% with the most significant impact coming from higher demand and more favorable product mix for completion tools. Middle East/Asia C&P operating income was flat with higher demand for completion tools balancing out declines in cementing and production enhancement services. North America C&P operating income increased 13%, primarily due to increased utilization in pressure pumping services and higher demand for both production enhancement services and completion tools in the United States. Latin America C&P operating income increased 25% from increased activity throughout the region and higher vessel utilization in Mexico.

Drilling and Evaluation (D&E) operating income in the fourth quarter of 2008 was $529 million, an increase of $126 million or 31% over the fourth quarter of 2007. Europe/Africa/CIS D&E operating income increased 16%, benefiting from increased direct sales in Eurasia and Africa. Middle East/Asia D&E operating income increased 88% over the fourth quarter of 2007, as a result of improvement in all product service lines, especially drilling services. The fourth quarter of 2007 included a $34 million impairment charge for a Bangladesh oil and gas property. North America D&E operating income remained flat with higher demand for drill bits in the United States and increased drilling activity in the United States land and Canada markets balancing out declines in wireline services. Latin America D&E operating income increased 84%, with higher demand for new technology and drilling services throughout the region. In addition, improvements in software sales and services and higher demand for fluid services contributed to the increase.

Approximately $1.8 billion remains available under the company's share repurchase program, as Halliburton did not purchase any shares of common stock in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Technology and Significant Achievements

Halliburton made a number of advances in technology and growth.

    --  Landmark released SeisSpace(TM) R5000 software. The release addresses
        the needs of both operators and contractors by delivering the time and
        depth domain processing tools required to process and quality check
        large volumes of seismic data and provide superior seismic images to
        interpretation teams. The release also provides an open processing
        platform to support proprietary technology and specialty processing
        services.
    --  Halliburton entered into an agreement with Derrick Equipment Company to
        expand Baroid Fluid Services' offering of solids control equipment and
        services. Derrick Equipment will serve as the exclusive supplier of a
        full range of solids control products, including shale shakers,
        centrifuges, and screens to Baroid.
    --  Halliburton announced a new, three-year contract with TOTAL E&P
        Indonesie to provide specialized cased-hole services in support of the
        company's work in Indonesia's Mahakam Delta. Halliburton is providing
        TOTAL with a full suite of cased-hole technologies and services for use
        in the delta's laminated reservoirs.

Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 55,000 employees in approximately 70 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir - from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field. Visit the company's Web site at www.halliburton.com.

NOTE: The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: consequences of audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies and related publicity, and of the prospective settlements of the DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations; whether the prospective settlements of the DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations will become effective; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to radioactive sources, explosives, and chemicals; compliance with laws related to income taxes and assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable income; unsettled political conditions, war, and the effects of terrorism, foreign operations, and foreign exchange rates and controls; weather-related issues including the effects of hurricanes and tropical storms; changes in capital spending by customers; execution of long-term, fixed-price contracts; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; impairment of oil and gas properties; structural changes in the oil and natural gas industry; increased competition for employees; availability of raw materials; and integration of acquired businesses and operations of joint ventures. Halliburton's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Halliburton's business, results of operations, and financial condition. Halliburton undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.


HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Millions of dollars and shares except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                                        Three Months Ended

                                        December 31                 September 30

                                        2008          2007          2008

Revenue:

Completion and Production               $ 2,643       $ 2,289       $ 2,664

Drilling and Evaluation                   2,267         1,890         2,189

Total revenue                           $ 4,910       $ 4,179       $ 4,853

Operating income:

Completion and Production               $ 659         $ 571         $ 660

Drilling and Evaluation                   529           403           472

Corporate and other                       (25   )       (67   )       (81   )

Total operating income                    1,163         907           1,051

Interest expense                          (48   )       (36   )       (35   )

Interest income                           4             24            6

Other, net (d)                            (26   )       (2    )       (697  )(c)

Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and minority          1,093         893           325
interest

Provision for income taxes                (342  )       (212  )(b)    (343  )

Minority interest in net income of        25            (7    )       (3    )
subsidiaries

Income (loss) from continuing             776           674           (21   )
operations

Income (loss) from discontinued           (308  )(a)    16            -
operations, net

Net income (loss)                       $ 468         $ 690         $ (21   )

Basic income (loss) per share:

Income (loss) from continuing           $ 0.87        $ 0.77        $ (0.02 )
operations

Income (loss) from discontinued           (0.34 )       0.02          -
operations, net

Net income (loss)                       $ 0.53        $ 0.79        $ (0.02 )

Diluted income (loss) per share:

Income (loss) from continuing           $ 0.87        $ 0.74        $ (0.02 )
operations

Income (loss) from discontinued           (0.34 )(a)    0.01          -
operations, net

Net income (loss)                       $ 0.53        $ 0.75        $ (0.02 )

Basic weighted average common shares      888           875           876
outstanding

Diluted weighted average common shares    890           916           876
outstanding




     Loss from discontinued operations, net in the fourth quarter of 2008
(a)  included a $303 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, charge related to the
     prospective settlements of the DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations.

     Provision for income taxes included a $55 million, or $0.06 per diluted
(b)  share, favorable income tax impact in the fourth quarter of 2007 from the
     ability to recognize the benefit of foreign tax credits previously thought
     not to be fully utilizable.

     Other, net in the third quarter of 2008 included a $693 million, or $0.79
(c)  per diluted share, non-tax deductible loss on the portion of the premium on
     convertible debt settled in cash.

(d)  Includes, among other things, foreign currency gains and losses.



See Footnote Table 1 for a list of significant items included in operating income.


HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Millions of dollars and shares except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                                                    Year Ended December 31

                                                    2008           2007

Revenue:

Completion and Production                           $ 9,935        $ 8,386

Drilling and Evaluation                               8,344          6,878

Total revenue                                       $ 18,279       $ 15,264

Operating income:

Completion and Production                           $ 2,409        $ 2,199

Drilling and Evaluation                               1,865          1,485

Corporate and other                                   (264   )       (186   )

Total operating income                                4,010          3,498

Interest expense                                      (160   )       (154   )

Interest income                                       39             124

Other, net (e)                                        (726   )(a)    (8     )

Income from continuing operations before income       3,163          3,460
taxes and minority interest

Provision for income taxes                            (1,211 )       (907   )(c)

Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries       9              (29    )

Income from continuing operations                     1,961          2,524

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net       (423   )(b)    975    (d)

Net income                                          $ 1,538        $ 3,499

Basic income (loss) per share:

Income from continuing operations                   $ 2.24         $ 2.76

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net       (0.49  )       1.07

Net income                                          $ 1.75         $ 3.83

Diluted income (loss) per share:

Income from continuing operations                   $ 2.17         $ 2.66

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net       (0.47  )(b)    1.02   (d)

Net income                                          $ 1.70         $ 3.68

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding      877            913

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding    904            950




     Other, net in 2008 included a $693 million, or $0.77 per diluted share,
(a)  non-tax deductible loss on the portion of the premium on convertible debt
     settled in cash.

     Loss from discontinued operations, net, in 2008, included $420 million in
(b)  charges, net of tax, or $0.46 per diluted share, related to adjustments of
     the indemnities and guarantees provided to KBR, Inc. upon separation.

     Provision for income taxes in 2007 included a $188 million, or $0.20 per
(c)  diluted share, favorable income tax impact from the ability to recognize
     the benefit of foreign tax credits previously thought not to be fully
     utilizable.

(d)  Income from discontinued operations, net, in 2007 included a $933 million,
     or $0.98 per diluted share, net gain on the separation of KBR, Inc.

(e)  Includes, among other things, foreign currency gains and losses.



See Footnote Table 1 for a list of significant items included in operating income.


HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                                                December 31

                                                2008      2007

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and investments in marketable securities   $ 1,124   $ 2,235

Receivables, net                                  3,795     3,093

Inventories, net                                  1,828     1,459

Other current assets                              664       786

Total current assets                              7,411     7,573

Property, plant, and equipment, net               4,782     3,630

Goodwill                                          1,072     790

Other assets                                      1,120     1,142

Total assets                                    $ 14,385  $ 13,135

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable                                $ 898     $ 768

Accrued employee compensation and benefits        643       575

Other current liabilities                         1,240     1,068

Total current liabilities                         2,781     2,411

Long-term debt                                    2,586     2,627

Other liabilities                                 1,274     1,137

Total liabilities                                 6,641     6,175

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries    19        94

Shareholders' equity                              7,725     6,866

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity      $ 14,385  $ 13,135




HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Selected Cash Flow Information

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                                           Three Months Ended  Year Ended

                                           December 31         December 31

                                           2008   2007         2008     2007

Capital expenditures                       $ 519  $ 519        $ 1,824  $ 1,583

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization  $ 203  $ 166        $ 738    $ 583




HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Revenue and Operating Income Comparison

By Segment and Geographic Region

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                                   Three Months Ended

                                   December 31       September 30

Revenue by geographic region:      2008     2007     2008

Completion and Production:

North America                      $ 1,447  $ 1,206  $ 1,462

Latin America                        283      205      300

Europe/Africa/CIS                    533      508      554

Middle East/Asia                     380      370      348

Total                                2,643    2,289    2,664

Drilling and Evaluation:

North America                        795      662      784

Latin America                        389      285      347

Europe/Africa/CIS                    607      551      578

Middle East/Asia                     476      392      480

Total                                2,267    1,890    2,189

Total revenue by region:

North America                        2,242    1,868    2,246

Latin America                        672      490      647

Europe/Africa/CIS                    1,140    1,059    1,132

Middle East/Asia                     856      762      828

Operating income by geographic region (excluding Corporate and other):

Completion and Production:

North America                      $ 377    $ 335    $ 398

Latin America                        60       48       73

Europe/Africa/CIS                    124      90       106

Middle East/Asia                     98       98       83

Total                                659      571      660

Drilling and Evaluation:

North America                        162      162      171

Latin America                        92       50       61

Europe/Africa/CIS                    136      117      99

Middle East/Asia                     139      74       141

Total                                529      403      472

Total operating income by region:

North America                        539      497      569

Latin America                        152      98       134

Europe/Africa/CIS                    260      207      205

Middle East/Asia                     237      172      224



See Footnote Table 1 and Footnote Table 2 for a list of significant items included in operating income.


HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Revenue and Operating Income Comparison

By Segment and Geographic Region

(Millions of dollars)

(Unaudited)

                                   Year Ended December 31

Revenue by geographic region:      2008     2007

Completion and Production:

North America                      $ 5,348  $ 4,655

Latin America                        1,084    756

Europe/Africa/CIS                    2,065    1,767

Middle East/Asia                     1,438    1,208

Total                                9,935    8,386

Drilling and Evaluation:

North America                        2,992    2,478

Latin America                        1,341    1,042

Europe/Africa/CIS                    2,281    1,933

Middle East/Asia                     1,730    1,425

Total                                8,344    6,878

Total revenue by region:

North America                        8,340    7,133

Latin America                        2,425    1,798

Europe/Africa/CIS                    4,346    3,700

Middle East/Asia                     3,168    2,633

Operating income by geographic region (excluding Corporate and other):

Completion and Production:

North America                      $ 1,404  $ 1,404

Latin America                        260      170

Europe/Africa/CIS                    409      330

Middle East/Asia                     336      295

Total                                2,409    2,199

Drilling and Evaluation:

North America                        701      552

Latin America                        261      179

Europe/Africa/CIS                    448      414

Middle East/Asia                     455      340

Total                                1,865    1,485

Total operating income by region:

North America                        2,105    1,956

Latin America                        521      349

Europe/Africa/CIS                    857      744

Middle East/Asia                     791      635



See Footnote Table 1 and Footnote Table 2 for a list of significant items included in operating income.



FOOTNOTE TABLE 1

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Items Included in Operating Income

(Millions of dollars except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                     Three Months       Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended
                     Ended

                     December 31, 2008  December 31, 2007     September 30, 2008

                     Operating  After   Operating  After Tax  Operating  After Tax
                                Tax

                     Income     per     Income     per Share  Income     per Share
                                Share

Drilling and
Evaluation:

Impairment of oil    $ -        $ -     $ (34 )    $ (0.02 )  $ -        $ -
and gas property

Corporate and
other:

Acquisition-related    -          -       -          -          (22 )      (0.02 )
adjustment

Patent settlement      35         0.02    -          -          -          -




                                    Year Ended            Year Ended

                                    December 31, 2008     December 31, 2007

                                    Operating  After Tax  Operating  After Tax

                                    Income     per Share  Income     per Share

Completion and Production:

Gain on sale of investment          $ 35       $ 0.02     $ -        $ -

Drilling and Evaluation:

Charges for environmental matters     -          -          (24 )      (0.02 )

Impairment of oil and gas property    (23 )      (0.02 )    (34 )      (0.02 )

Gain on sale of investments           25         0.02       -          -

Corporate and other:

Charges for environmental matters     -          -          (8  )      -

Gain on sale of investment            -          -          49         0.03

Patent settlements                    5   (a)    -          -          -

Acquisition-related adjustment        (22 )      (0.02 )    -          -




     Patent settlements in 2008 included a $35 million gain in the fourth
(a)  quarter of 2008 partially offset by a $30 million charge in the second
     quarter of 2008.





FOOTNOTE TABLE 2

HALLIBURTON COMPANY

Items Included in Operating Income by Geographic Region

(Millions of dollars except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                     Three Months       Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended
                     Ended

                     December 31, 2008  December 31, 2007     September 30, 2008

                     Operating  After   Operating  After Tax  Operating  After Tax
                                Tax

                     Income     per     Income     per Share  Income     per Share
                                Share

Middle East/Asia:

Impairment of oil    $ -        $ -     $ (34 )    $ (0.02 )  $ -        $ -
and gas property

Corporate and
other:

Acquisition-related    -          -       -          -          (22 )      (0.02 )
adjustment

Patent settlement      35         0.02    -          -          -          -




                                    Year Ended            Year Ended

                                    December 31, 2008     December 31, 2007

                                    Operating  After Tax  Operating  After Tax

                                    Income     per Share  Income     per Share

North America:

Charges for environmental matters   $ -        $ -        $ (24 )    $ (0.02 )

Gain on sale of investments           60         0.04       -          -

Middle East/Asia:

Impairment of oil and gas property    (23 )      (0.02 )    (34 )      (0.02 )

Corporate and other:

Charges for environmental matters     -          -          (8  )      -

Gain on sale of investment            -          -          49         0.03

Patent settlements                    5   (a)    -          -          -

Acquisition-related adjustment        (22 )      (0.02 )    -          -




     Patent settlements in 2008 included a $35 million gain in the fourth
(a)  quarter of 2008 partially offset by a $30 million charge in the second
     quarter of 2008.



CONTACT: Halliburton, Houston
Christian Garcia, 713-759-2688
Vice President, Investor Relations
or
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Director, Corporate Affairs

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