Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company revenue for Q1 2025 was $5.4 billion, a decrease of 7% compared to Q1 2024 [21] - Adjusted operating margin was 14.5% with adjusted operating income of $787 million [21] - Cash flow from operations was $377 million, and free cash flow was $124 million [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Completion and Production division revenue was $3.1 billion, down 8% year over year, with operating income of $531 million, a decrease of 23% [22] - Drilling and Evaluation division revenue was $2.3 billion, down 6% year over year, with operating income of $352 million, a decrease of 12% [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America revenue was $2.2 billion, a 12% decrease year over year, primarily due to lower stimulation activity [26] - International revenue was $3.2 billion, a decrease of 2% year over year, with significant declines in Mexico impacting overall performance [5][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes technology and collaboration as core to its competitive advantage, focusing on maximizing asset value for customers [11][20] - Halliburton aims to outperform the North America services market through a clear strategy that prioritizes returns over market share [15][19] - The company is optimistic about growth in international markets, particularly in unconventional, artificial lift, intervention, and directional drilling segments [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increased uncertainty in the macro environment due to trade issues and OPEC production, impacting commodity prices [6][10] - Despite challenges, management remains confident in the long-term role of oil and gas in global economic growth and the company's ability to adapt [7][9] - The outlook for international revenue is expected to be flat to slightly down, with strong tender activity providing some visibility [10][30] Other Important Information - The company recognized a pre-tax charge of $356 million related to severance costs and asset impairments [21] - Capital expenditures for Q1 were $320 million, with expectations of approximately 6% of revenue for the full year [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for U.S. activity and rig count - Management indicated that customers are currently evaluating their activity scenarios, with a cautious approach to rig and completion counts due to recent volatility in commodity prices [34][36] Question: Trajectory of operations in Mexico - Management expressed uncertainty regarding recovery in Mexico, noting that the new administration is working through challenges, but expects eventual stabilization due to the importance of oil and gas to the economy [38][39] Question: Growth prospects in Saudi Arabia - Management expects growth in Saudi Arabia, highlighting opportunities in various segments, including unconventional and artificial lift [45][46] Question: Margin progression expectations - Management provided guidance indicating that margins are expected to improve in the second half of the year, driven by reduced mobilization costs and increased activity [114][115] Question: Impact of tariffs on business - Management discussed the anticipated impact of tariffs, estimating a $0.02 to $0.03 per share effect in Q2, with ongoing efforts to mitigate these impacts [78][79] Question: International spending outlook - Management noted that while international spending may be down slightly, regions like Norway and Brazil are expected to see growth, with a focus on contract startups in the second half of the year [58][84]

Financial Performance - Total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 42.1 million ($5.8 million), a decrease of approximately RMB 3.2 million ($0.4 million) or 7.0% from RMB 45.3 million ($6.2 million) for the same period in 2023 [4][7] - Gross profit increased to RMB 13.4 million ($1.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, from RMB 12.1 million ($1.7 million) for the same period in 2023, with a gross margin increase to 31.7% from 26.7% [6][7] - Net loss was RMB 20.7 million ($2.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of RMB 2.4 million ($0.3 million) from a net loss of RMB 23.1 million for the same period in 2023 [15][22] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from automation products and software increased by RMB 3.4 million ($0.5 million) or 19.2%, driven by growing market demand for automated operations [8] - Revenue from oilfield environmental protection decreased by RMB 5.3 million ($0.7 million) or 66.2%, primarily due to the expiration of a hazardous waste operation permit [8] - Revenue from platform outsourcing services increased by RMB 1.0 million ($0.1 million) or 53.7%, attributed to a rise in transaction volumes [8] Cost and Expenses - Cost of revenues decreased from RMB 33.2 million ($4.5 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 28.7 million ($3.9 million) for the same period in 2024 [5] - Selling expenses increased by 13.9% to RMB 5.2 million ($0.6 million) and general and administrative expenses increased by 9.1% to RMB 24.0 million ($3.3 million) [9] - Research and development expenses increased by 50.3% to RMB 10.2 million ($1.4 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2024 [10] Management Insights - The CEO indicated that while overall revenue declined slightly, there was an increase in demand for automation and oilfield specialized equipment, with expectations for a steady rebound in business, particularly in digital solutions and oilfield environmental protection [3] - The company made significant progress in its project to build a chemical recycling plant for low-value plastics, with construction scheduled to begin in April 2025 [3] Cash Position - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash of approximately RMB 145.3 million ($19.9 million) and no short-term investments in bank fixed income products [16]