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Schlumberger Limited

HOUSTON - Tuesday, January 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Full-Year Results

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today reported full-year 2013 revenue from continuing operations of $45.27 billion versus $41.73 billion in 2012.

Full-year 2013 income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $6.33 billion, representing diluted earnings-per-share of $4.75 versus $4.01 in 2012.

Fourth-Quarter Results

Fourth-quarter 2013 revenue was $11.91 billion versus $11.61 billion in the third quarter of 2013, and $11.08 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.79 billion—an increase of 4% sequentially and an increase of 28% year-on-year. Diluted earnings-per-share from continuing operations, excluding charges and credits, was $1.35 versus $1.29 in the previous quarter, and $1.04 ... Read more »

Chris Good promoted to President, United Kingdom and Ireland Sandra Main promoted to Global Brand President, La Mer

NEW YORK - Tuesday, January 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that Chris Good has been promoted to President, United Kingdom and Ireland, and Sandra Main has been promoted to Global Brand President, La Mer. Their new roles became effective on January 1, 2014.

Since 2012, Mr. Good has held the position of Managing Director, United Kingdom (U.K.) and Ireland, where he was responsible for overseeing the Company’s business in its largest market outside the United States. Mr. Good has been with the Company for more than 20 years, holding various senior level positions globally, including General Manager of Russia and Senior Vice President, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, India and Africa. In his new role, Mr. Good will continue to report to Cedric Prouvé, Group ... Read more »

TOKYO - Tuesday, January 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nikkei Business Publications (President & CEO: Kohei Osada; Tokyo) reports on up-to-the minute news on the megawatt-scale solar power generation business growing across the globe, in its specialized website "Solar Power Plant Business” in English, Chinese and Japanese. The website is dedicated for dispatching latest industry trends, management know-how, troubleshooting tips, and other stories on megawatt-scale solar power generation projects in Japan and the world.

The website delivers latest trends on photovoltaic equipment including solar panels, PV Inverter and mounting apparatus, as well as exclusive reports on visit to megawatt-scale solar power plants across Japan, and more.

To view the stories, please visit: English: http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/solar-power-plant/ Chinese: http://china.nikkeibp.com.cn/china/mega-solar/top.html Japanese: http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/mega-solar/

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Combined Company to Be Known as Xaxis; Brian Lesser to Serve as Global CEO, David J. Moore to Serve as Chairman

NEW YORK - Tuesday, January 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xaxis, the world's largest programmatic media and technology platform, announced today the finalization of its merger with 24/7 Media. The combined company will continue under the Xaxis name and will be led by existing Xaxis global CEO Brian Lesser. David J. Moore, the founder, CEO and chairman of 24/7 Media will serve as Xaxis chairman.

Mark Grether will remain as Xaxis global chief operating officer and Christina Van Tassell will become chief financial officer. Nicolle Pangis will become the company’s chief revenue officer and Paul Dolan will continue in his role as senior vice president, global business development. Caspar Schlickum has been elevated from his position of managing director, EMEA for Xaxis to CEO, EMEA. Xaxis regional managing directors Michel de Rijk (APAC), Brian Glea ... Read more »