Press Release

• Reported loss from continuing operations of $0.06 per diluted share

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2015-- Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) announced today that income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2015 was $265 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, excluding special items. This compares to income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2015 of $380 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, excluding special items. Adjusted operating income was $506 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared to adjusted operating income of $643 million in the second quarter of 2015. Halliburton's total revenue in the third quarter of 2015 was $5.6 billion, compared to $5.9 billion in the second quarter of 2015.

Primarily as a result of the downturn in the energy market and its corresponding impact on the company’s business outlook, Halliburton recorded company-wide charges related primarily to asset write-offs and severance costs of approximately $257 million, after-tax, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015, as compared to $258 million, after-tax, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015. Halliburton recorded Baker Hughes acquisition-related costs of $62 million, after-tax, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015, as compared to $67 million, after-tax, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015. Reported loss from continuing operations was $54 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015, as compared to reported income from continuing operations of $55 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2015. Reported operating income was $43 million for the third quarter of 2015, as compared to reported operating income of $254 million for the second quarter of 2015.

“We are pleased with our third quarter results, especially the resilience of our international business, where we outperformed our largest peer on a sequential and year-over-year basis for both revenue and margins,” said Jeff Miller, President.

“Total company revenue of $5.6 billion declined 6% sequentially, while adjusted operating income declined 21%. North America led the decline as a result of continued activity declines and pricing pressure.

“In the Eastern Hemisphere, third quarter revenue declined by 5%, but despite activity and pricing headwinds, operating income margins remained at similar levels to the second quarter, due to our relentless focus on cost management.

“Latin America revenue and operating income declined by 4% sequentially, driven primarily by activity reductions in Mexico, partially offset by improved activity levels in Argentina.

“North America third quarter revenue declined 7% sequentially, with operating income at near breakeven levels while we continue to retain our service delivery infrastructure in anticipation of the Baker Hughes acquisition. We saw another step down in activity levels throughout the third quarter, accompanied by further price reductions across the business, especially in the pumping-related product lines, while our North America Drilling & Evaluation margins increased to 10%.

“This is a challenging market, but our strategy remains the same. We are looking through this cycle to ensure that we are positioned to accelerate our growth when the industry recovers, and we are managing through the downturn by drawing upon our management’s deep experience in navigating through past cycles. Our financial results reflect our strong execution culture, and we remain focused on delivering reliable, best-in-class service quality for our customers,” said Miller.

“As we continue to work toward the closing of the pending Baker Hughes acquisition, we are diligently focused on finalizing all regulatory filings, completing the divestiture process, and preparing for integration activities after the closing of the deal,” added Dave Lesar, Chairman and CEO.

“We are enthusiastic about and fully committed to closing this compelling transaction, and remain confident we can achieve annual cost synergies of nearly $2 billion. We continue to maintain our superior service delivery platform and other infrastructure costs in excess of current market needs. This cost was approximately 400 basis points for North America margins in the third quarter.

“We continue to invest in technology, build capital equipment, and prepare for our pending acquisition of Baker Hughes. There are a number of moving parts in the market today, and we are not going to try to call the exact shape of recovery, but we expect that the longer it takes, the sharper it will be. Ultimately, when this market recovers we believe North America will respond the quickest and offer the greatest upside, and that Halliburton will be positioned to outperform,” concluded Lesar.

Completion and Production

Completion and Production (C&P) revenue in the third quarter of 2015 was $3.2 billion, a decrease of $244 million, or 7%, from the second quarter of 2015, primarily driven by a decline in activity and pricing pressure for all product service lines in the United States, reduced pressure pumping activity in Latin America, lower stimulation activity in Middle East/Asia, and reduced pressure pumping services and completion tools sales in Europe/Africa/CIS. This was partially offset by higher completion tools sales in Brazil, higher stimulation services in Argentina, and increased stimulation activity in Canada.

C&P operating income was $163 million, which decreased $150 million, or 48%, compared to the second quarter of 2015. North America C&P operating income declined $122 million, or 167%, sequentially, primarily due to reduced activity levels and downward pricing adjustments for most product service lines. Latin America C&P operating income decreased $2 million, or 4%, from the second quarter of 2015, primarily as a result of reduced activity in cementing services in Mexico and lower production solutions and cementing activity in Venezuela, which more than offset higher stimulation activity in Argentina. Europe/Africa/CIS C&P operating income fell $13 million, or 14%, sequentially, mainly due to reduced stimulation activity and completion tools sales in Angola. Middle East/Asia C&P operating income decreased by $13 million, or 14%, compared to the second quarter of 2015, primarily due to a decline in stimulation activity in Saudi Arabia and reduced production solutions activity in Iraq.

Drilling and Evaluation

Drilling and Evaluation (D&E) revenue in the third quarter of 2015 was $2.4 billion, a decrease of $93 million, or 4%, from the second quarter of 2015. Decreased drilling and logging services in North America, coupled with a decline in drilling services and offshore testing activity across all regions, more than offset increased project management activity in Middle East/Asia.

D&E operating income was $401 million, which remained relatively flat compared to the second quarter of 2015. North America D&E operating income remained flat, sequentially, as savings from cost reduction initiatives were partially offset by pricing pressure and reduced logging services in the United States land market. Latin America D&E operating income declined $2 million, or 4%, sequentially, as reduced drilling activity in Mexico more than offset increased fluid services in Brazil and higher software sales in Colombia. Europe/Africa/CIS D&E operating income remained essentially flat from the second quarter of 2015, as increased drilling services in Nigeria and higher fluid services in Angola were partially offset by reduced fluid services in Tanzania and decreased drilling services in Angola. Middle East/Asia D&E operating income increased $4 million, or 2%, sequentially, driven by activity growth for drilling and logging services in United Arab Emirates, coupled with increased project management activity in Iraq, and higher drilling activity in Saudi Arabia.

Corporate and Other

During the third quarter of 2015, Halliburton incurred $62 million, after-tax, for costs related to the pending Baker Hughes acquisition.

Significant Recent Events and Achievements

• Halliburton and Baker Hughes announced that the timing agreement with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has been extended to the later of December 15, 2015 or 30 days following the date on which both companies have certified final, substantial compliance with the DOJ second request. In light of the timing agreement, Halliburton and Baker Hughes have agreed to extend the time period for closing of the acquisition pursuant to the Merger Agreement to December 16, 2015. The Merger Agreement also provides that the closing can be extended into 2016, if necessary.
• Halliburton and Baker Hughes announced that the companies will market for sale additional businesses in connection with Halliburton's pending acquisition of Baker Hughes. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, and in order to permit completion of Halliburton's acquisition of Baker Hughes, Halliburton's expandable liner hangers business, which is part of the company's Completion & Production Division, is intended to be divested.
• Halliburton announced that two of the company's facilities and nine of the company's business lines in Brazil received the American Petroleum Institute Specification Q2 Certification (API Q2), an advanced industry certification standard for oil and natural gas service companies. They are the first in Latin America to receive the certification. API Q2 is a risk-based quality management system approach that focuses on competency, service design, contingency planning, supply chain controls, preventive maintenance, inspection, service quality plans and management of change.

• Halliburton announced that for the sixth consecutive year, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) identify Halliburton as a leader in corporate sustainability. The company exceeded industry averages in the Economic, Environmental and Social Performance categories, maintaining its place in the DJSI World Index. Halliburton's continued commitment to advancing its global vision and goals for corporate responsibility and sustainability earned high rankings in several industry categories, and the company received industry best scores for Codes of Conduct, Compliance, Corruption and Bribery; Releases to the Environment; and Human Capital Development. Halliburton received a perfect score in the "Releases to the Environment" category.

About Halliburton

Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With approximately 65,000 employees, representing 140 nationalities in approximately 80 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 website at www.halliburton.com. Connect with Halliburton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Oilpro and YouTube.

NOTE: The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance and the pending Baker Hughes transaction, 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: with respect to the Baker Hughes acquisition, the timing to consummate the proposed transaction; the terms and timing of divestitures undertaken to obtain required regulatory approvals; the conditions to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or the closing of the proposed transaction otherwise does not occur; the risk a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the ultimate timing, outcome and results of integrating the operations of Halliburton and Baker Hughes and the ultimate outcome of Halliburton’s operating efficiencies applied to Baker Hughes’s products and services; the effects of the business combination of Halliburton and Baker Hughes, including the combined company’s future financial condition, results of operations, strategy and plans; expected synergies and other benefits from the proposed transaction and the ability of Halliburton to realize such synergies and other benefits; with respect to the Macondo well incident, final court approval of, and the satisfaction of the conditions in, Halliburton's September 2014 settlement, including the results of any appeals of rulings in the multi-district litigation; indemnification and insurance matters; with respect to repurchases of Halliburton common stock, the continuation or suspension of the repurchase program, the amount, the timing and the trading prices of Halliburton common stock, and the availability and alternative uses of cash; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas can be significantly impacted by weakness in the worldwide economy; consequences of audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies and related publicity and potential adverse proceedings by such agencies; protection of intellectual property rights and against cyber attacks; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to offshore oil and natural gas exploration, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, hydraulic fracturing services, and climate-related initiatives; compliance with laws related to income taxes and assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable income; risks of international operations, including risks relating to unsettled political conditions, war, the effects of terrorism, foreign exchange rates and controls, international trade and regulatory controls, and doing business with national oil companies; weather-related issues, including the effects of hurricanes and tropical storms; changes in capital spending by customers; delays or failures by customers to make payments owed to us; execution of long-term, fixed-price contracts; structural changes in the oil and natural gas industry; maintaining a highly skilled workforce; availability and cost of raw materials; and integration and success of acquired businesses and operations of joint ventures. Halliburton's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, 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.

Additional Information

This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication relates to a proposed business combination between Halliburton and Baker Hughes. In connection with this proposed business combination, Halliburton has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4, including Amendments No. 1 and 2 thereto, and a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus of Halliburton and Baker Hughes and other documents related to the proposed transaction. The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on February 17, 2015 and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to stockholders of Halliburton and Baker Hughes. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF HALLIBURTON AND BAKER HUGHES ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Halliburton and/or Baker Hughes through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Halliburton are available free of charge on Halliburton’s internet website at http://www.halliburton.com or by contacting Halliburton’s Investor Relations Department by email at investors@Halliburton.com or by phone at +1-281-871-2688. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Baker Hughes are available free of charge on Baker Hughes’ internet website at http://www.bakerhughes.com or by contacting Baker Hughes’ Investor Relations Department by email at alondra.oteyza@bakerhughes.com or by phone at +1-713-439-8822.

Participants in Solicitation

Halliburton, Baker Hughes, their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Halliburton is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 24, 2015, its proxy statement for its 2015 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 7, 2015, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on July 24, 2015. Information about the directors and executive officers of Baker Hughes is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2015, its proxy statement for its 2015 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 27, 2015, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on July 23, 2015. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC.

Conference Call Details

Halliburton will host a conference call on Monday, October 19, 2015, to discuss the third quarter 2015 financial results. The call will begin at 8:00 AM Central Time (9:00 AM Eastern Time).

Please visit the website to listen to the call live via webcast. Interested parties may also participate in the call by dialing (866) 804-3547 within North America or (703) 639-1328 outside North America. A passcode is not required. Attendees should log in to the webcast or dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the call’s start time.

A replay of the conference call will be available on Halliburton’s website for seven days following the call. Also, a replay may be accessed by telephone at (888) 266-2081 within North America or (703) 925-2533 outside of North America, using the passcode 1661520.

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