EANS-Adhoc: Weatherford International Ltd. / Weatherford Reports Fourth Quarter Results of $0.21 Per Share Before Charges, Primarily Tax Reorganization and Bond Tender Premiums

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annual report

25.01.2011

GENEVA, Jan. 25, 2011 -- Weatherford International Ltd. (NYSE / SIX:
WFT) today reported fourth quarter 2010 income of $156 million, or
$0.21 per diluted share, excluding an after tax loss of $210 million.
The excluded after tax loss is comprised of the following items:

- $158 million book tax expense primarily incurred in connection with
a tax reorganization to migrate Latin America operations out of the
U.S. holding structure during the quarter to further strengthen
global tax planning efforts. Of this amount, $54 million was a cash
charge; - $34 million in bond tender premiums paid for the
extinguishment of a portion of senior notes due in 2012 and 2013; -
$21 million after-tax reserve taken against Venezuelan account
receivables in light of the country's economic prognosis; - $12
million in after-tax severance related to restructuring initiatives;
and - $15 million after-tax gain related to the November 2010
settlement of the TNK-BP put option which settled below the fair
value liability recorded in the prior quarter.

The company incurred no net costs related to the government
investigations.

Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share reflect an increase of
$0.18 over the fourth quarter of 2009 diluted earnings per share of
$0.03, before charges and fair value adjustment for the put option.

Sequentially, the company's fourth quarter diluted earnings per
share, before charges and the fair value adjustment to the put
option, were $0.03 higher than the third quarter of 2010.

Fourth quarter revenues of $2,901 million were the highest in company
history and produced the highest quarterly sequential growth rate in
the recent past. Revenues were 20 percent higher than the same period
last year, and 14 percent higher than the prior quarter.
International revenues were up 15 percent versus the prior quarter.
Eastern Hemisphere revenues increased ten percent sequentially and 13
percent versus the year ago quarter, while North America revenue
increased 14 percent and 70 percent, respectively, over the same
period. Integrated Drilling, Completion Systems, Drilling Services,
Stimulation and Chemicals, and Artificial Lift product lines posted
strong sequential growth for the company.

Segment operating income of $421 million improved 89 percent
year-over-year and 13 percent sequentially. Margin performance was
held back primarily due to asset write-offs, particularly in the
Eastern Hemisphere, as well as unfavorable weather conditions in
Australia. Asset write-offs, principally on inventory, totaled $50
million during the quarter and negatively impacted earnings per share
by approximately $0.05.

The company expects earnings per share before excluded items of $0.27
in the first quarter of 2011 and $1.30 for the full year 2011. The
outlook for the international markets in 2011 is constructive, as
supported by this quarter's healthy improvement in international
revenues. The pace of recovery is expected to accelerate throughout
the year and gain further momentum in 2012.

North America
Revenues for the quarter were $1,253 million, which is a 70 percent
increase over the same quarter in the prior year and up 14 percent
sequentially.

Operating income was $252 million compared to $42 million for the
fourth quarter of 2009 and was up $51 million, or 25 percent,
sequentially. The current quarter's margins improved 180 basis points
to 20.1%.

Continued gains in the U.S. land market coupled with robust Canadian
activity levels led to higher sequential results. Oil directed
drilling and liquid rich plays continued to drive activity levels
higher, while reduced Gulf of Mexico operations weighted negatively
on region results. The Artificial Lift, Drilling Services and
Stimulation and Chemicals product lines contributed strong results
for the quarter.

Middle East/North Africa/Asia Fourth quarter revenues of $681 million
were 15 percent higher than the fourth quarter of 2009 and 13 percent
higher than the prior quarter. On a sequential basis, Algeria and
Iraq posted strong performances along with the Completion Systems and
Integrated Drilling product lines. Year-over-year, revenue gains were
meaningful in Iraq and China.

The current quarter's operating income of $53 million decreased 35
percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and
decreased 22 percent compared to the prior quarter. Asset write-offs
and inclement weather in Australia negatively impacted profitability
during the quarter.

Europe/West Africa/FSU Fourth quarter revenues of $524 million were
ten percent higher than the fourth quarter of 2009 and six percent
higher than the prior quarter. On a sequential basis, the United
Kingdom posted strong revenue performance along with the Drilling
Services product line.

The current quarter's operating income of $61 million was up 25
percent compared to the same quarter in the prior year and flat
sequentially. Write-offs of inventory negatively impacted
profitability in the quarter.

Latin America Fourth quarter revenues of $442 million were 28 percent
lower than the fourth quarter of 2009 and up 31 percent over the
prior quarter. Brazil and Colombia throughout the year have delivered
exemplary performance and are expected to continue to lead 2011
growth in Latin America as awarded contracts commence.

The current quarter's operating income of $54 million increased ten
percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and
increased 30 percent compared to the prior quarter.

Net Debt and Free Cash Flow Net debt for the quarter increased $23
million, after payment of $47 million for the settlement of the TNK
put, $43 million in bond tender premiums and $38 million in
acquisition consideration. Free cash flow (measured by changes in net
debt) was $115 million for the full year 2010.

Reclassifications and Non-GAAP Non-GAAP performance measures and
corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures have been
provided for meaningful comparisons between current results and
results in prior operating periods.

Conference Call The company will host a conference call with
financial analysts to discuss the 2010 fourth quarter results on
January 25, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. (CST). The company invites investors to
listen to a play back of the conference call and to access the call
transcript at the company's website, http://www.weatherford.com in
the "investor relations" section.

Weatherford is a Swiss-based, multi-national oilfield service
company. It is one of the largest global providers of innovative
mechanical solutions, technology and services for the drilling and
production sectors of the oil and gas industry. Weatherford operates
in over 100 countries and employs over 55,000 people worldwide.

Contacts:
Andrew P. Becnel
+41.22.816.1502
Chief Financial Officer

Karen David-Green +1.713.693.2530
Vice President - Investor Relations

end of ad-hoc-announcement ==========================================
====================================== This press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning, among other
things, Weatherford's prospects for its operations which are subject
to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks and
uncertainties, which are more fully described in Weatherford
International Ltd.'s reports and registration statements filed with
the SEC, include the impact of oil and natural gas prices and
worldwide economic conditions on drilling activity, the outcome of
pending government investigations, the demand for and pricing of
Weatherford's products and services, domestic and international
economic and regulatory conditions and changes in tax and other laws
affecting our business. Should one or more of these risks or
uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated.

Weatherford International Ltd.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(In 000's, Except Per Share Amounts)

Three Months Twelve Months
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
------------------ -------------------
2010 2009 2010 2009
---- ---- ---- ----

Net Revenues:
North America $1,252,918 $736,443 $4,163,662 $2,765,707
Middle East/
North Africa/
Asia 681,287 593,154 2,450,292 2,368,118
Europe/West
Africa/FSU 524,374 478,259 1,980,649 1,616,460
Latin America 442,194 618,225 1,616,846 2,076,648
2,900,773 2,426,081 10,211,449 8,826,933
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Operating
Income
(Expense):

North America 252,105 41,625 695,309 197,211
Middle East/
North Africa/
Asia 53,494 82,452 282,496 441,974
Europe/West
Africa/FSU 60,962 48,893 223,149 230,918
Latin America 54,108 49,271 164,783 281,590
Research and
Development (57,637) (50,216) (214,481) (194,650)
Corporate
Expenses (43,345) (48,990) (175,166) (173,695)
Revaluation of
Contingent
Consideration 15,349 (6,295) 15,797 21,073
Exit and
Adjustments (48,775) (26,897) (207,236) (100,566)
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286,261 89,843 784,651 703,855

Other Income
(Expense):

Interest
Expense, Net (115,409) (91,902) (405,785) (366,748)
Bond Tender
Premium (43,242) - (53,973) -
Devaluation of
Venezuelan
Bolivar - - (63,859) -
Other, Net (13,966) (9,177) (49,647) (37,633)
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 113,644
(11,236) 211,387 299,474

Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes: Benefit (Provision)
for Operations (30,849) 2,710 (88,238)
(10,157) Provision for Legal Entity Reorganization
(157,699) (24,190) (165,589) (24,190) Benefit from
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar -
- 23,973 - Benefit from Bond Tender and
Exit and

Restructurings 24,301 5,466 57,774 14,798
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(164,247) (16,014) (172,080) (19,549)

Net Income
(Loss) (50,603) (27,250) 39,307 279,925
Net Income

Attributable
to
Noncontrolling

Interest (3,156) (3,141) (14,793) (26,159)
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Net Income

(Loss)
Attributable
to

Weatherford $(53,759) $(30,391) $24,514 $253,766
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Earnings

(Loss) Per
Share
Attributable
to
Weatherford:

Basic $(0.07) $(0.04) $0.03 $0.35
Diluted $(0.07) $(0.04) $0.03 $0.35

Weighted

Average Shares Outstanding: Basic 745,925
737,059 743,125 714,981 Diluted 745,925
737,059 750,128 723,449

Weatherford International Ltd.
Selected Income Statement Information
(Unaudited)
(In 000's)

Three Months
Ended
-----
12/31/2010 9/30/2010 6/30/2010
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Net Revenues:
North America $1,252,918 $1,098,757 $921,443
Middle East/North Africa/
Asia 681,287 603,249 600,777
Europe/West Africa/FSU 524,374 495,800 505,774
Latin America 442,194 336,351 410,277
$2,900,773 $2,534,157 $2,438,271
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Operating Income (Expense):
North America $252,105 $201,516 $129,361
Middle East/North Africa/
Asia 53,494 68,197 78,009
Europe/West Africa/FSU 60,962 60,825 62,834
Latin America 54,108 41,612 37,984
Research and Development (57,637) (54,457) (53,530)
Corporate Expenses (43,345) (41,969) (42,732)
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration 15,349 90,011 (81,753)
Exit and Adjustments (48,775) (87,120) (27,309)
$286,261 $278,615 $102,864
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Three Months
Ended
-----
3/31/2010 12/31/2009
--------- ----------

Net Revenues:
North America $890,544 $736,443
Middle East/North Africa/
Asia 564,979 593,154
Europe/West Africa/FSU 454,701 478,259
Latin America 428,024 618,225
$2,338,248 $2,426,081
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Operating Income (Expense):

North America $112,327 $41,625
Middle East/North Africa/
Asia 82,796 82,452
Europe/West Africa/FSU 38,528 48,893
Latin America 31,079 49,271
Research and Development (48,857) (50,216)
Corporate Expenses (47,120) (48,990)
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration (7,810) (6,295)
Exit and Adjustments (44,032) (26,897)
$116,911 $89,843
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Supplemental Information
(Unaudited)
(In 000's)

Three Months
Ended
-----
12/31/2010 9/30/2010 6/30/2010 3/31/2010 12/31/2009
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Depreciation and
Amortization:
North America $83,996 $81,843 $81,040 $80,660 $83,658
Middle East/North
Africa/Asia 81,596 75,968 75,139 72,290 72,739
Europe/West Africa/
FSU 53,095 58,847 52,058 48,958 50,376
Latin America 47,377 46,527 44,753 42,479 42,751
Research and
Development 2,398 2,420 2,324 2,224 1,980
Corporate 3,075 3,491 2,943 2,781 2,197
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$271,537 $269,096 $258,257 $249,392 $253,701
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We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). However, Weatherford's management believes that
certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios may provide users of this
financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current
results and results in prior operating periods. One such non-GAAP financial
measure we may present from time to time is operating income or income from
continuing operations excluding certain charges or amounts. This adjusted
income amount is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP.
Accordingly, it should not be considered as a substitute for operating
income, net income or other income data prepared in accordance with GAAP. See
the table below for supplemental financial data and corresponding
reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three months ended

December 31, 2010, September 30, 2010, and December 30, 2009 and for
the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not
as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in
accordance with GAAP.

Weatherford International Ltd.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
------------------
December September December
31, 30, 31,
2010 2010 2009
---- ---- ----

Operating Income:
GAAP Operating

Income $286,261 $278,615 $89,843
Exit and Adjustments 48,775 87,120 26,897
Revaluation of
Contingent
Consideration (15,349) (90,011) 6,295
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Non-GAAP Operating
Income $319,687 $275,724 $123,035
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Income (Loss) Before
Income Taxes:
GAAP Income (Loss)
Before Income Taxes $113,644 $156,289 $(11,236)
Exit and Adjustments 48,775 87,120 26,897
Revaluation of
Contingent
Consideration (15,349) (90,011) 6,295
Devaluation of
Venezuelan Bolivar - - -
Bond Tender Premium 43,242 10,731 -
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Non-GAAP Income
(Loss) Before
Income Taxes $190,312 $164,129 $21,956
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Benefit (Provision)

for Income Taxes:
GAAP Benefit
(Provision) for
Income Taxes $(164,247) $(7,157) $(16,014)

Legal Entity
Reorganization
Charges 157,699 7,890 24,190
Devaluation of
Venezuelan Bolivar - - -
Benefit from Bond
Tender and Exit and
Restructurings (24,301) (28,142) (5,466)
------- ------- ------
Non-GAAP Benefit
(Provision) for
Income Taxes $(30,849) $(27,409) $2,710
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Net Income (Loss)

Attributable to
Weatherford:
GAAP Net Income

(Loss) $(53,759) $144,846 $(30,391)
Total Charges, net
of tax 210,066 (a) (12,412) (b) 51,916 (c)
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Non-GAAP Net Income $156,307 $132,434 $21,525
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Diluted Earnings

(Loss) Per Share
Attributable to
Weatherford:
GAAP Diluted
Earnings (Loss) per

Share $(0.07) $0.19 $(0.04)
Total Charges, net
of tax 0.28 (a) (0.01) (b) 0.07 (c)
---- ----- ----
Non-GAAP Diluted
Earnings per Share $0.21 $0.18 $0.03

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Twelve Months Ended
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December December
31, 31,
2010 2009
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Operating Income:
GAAP Operating Income $784,651 $703,855
Exit and Adjustments 207,236 100,566
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration (15,797) (21,073)
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Non-GAAP Operating Income $976,090 $783,348
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income
Taxes $211,387 $299,474
Exit and Adjustments 207,236 100,566
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration (15,797) (21,073)
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar 63,859 -
Bond Tender Premium 53,973 -
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Non-GAAP Income (Loss) Before
Income Taxes $520,658 $378,967
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Benefit (Provision) for Income
Taxes:
GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income
Taxes $(172,080) $(19,549)
Legal Entity Reorganization Charges 165,589 24,190
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar (23,973) -
Benefit from Bond Tender and Exit
and Restructurings (57,774) (14,798)
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Non-GAAP Benefit (Provision) for
Income Taxes $(88,238) $(10,157)
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Weatherford:
GAAP Net Income (Loss) $24,514 $253,766
Total Charges, net of tax 393,113 (d) 88,885 (e)
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Non-GAAP Net Income $417,627 $342,651
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Attributable to Weatherford:
GAAP Diluted Earnings (Loss) per
Share $0.03 $0.35
Total Charges, net of tax 0.53 (d) 0.12 (e)
---- ----
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share $0.56 $0.47
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Note (a): This amount is comprised of (i) a $34 million premium paid
on tendering a portion of our senior notes, (ii) severance costs
associated with our restructuring activities, (iii) a $21 million
reserve taken against accounts receivable balances in Venezuela due
to the country's economic prognosis and (iv) a $15 million gain on
the settlement of contingent consideration included as part of our
acquisition of the Oilfield Services Division ("OFS") of TNK-BP.
We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-going
investigations by the U.S. government. In addition, we incurred a
tax charge of $158 million primarily as a result of a tax
reorganization initiative completed during the fourth quarter of
2010.

Note (b): This amount is comprised of (i) a $90 million gain for the
revaluation of contingent consideration included as part of our
acquisition of OFS, (ii) a $54 million charge for revisions to our
estimates in our project management contracts in Mexico and (iii) a
$7 million charge for a premium paid on tendering a portion of our
senior notes. We also incurred investigation costs in connection
with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and severance
charges associated with our restructuring activities. In addition,
we incurred a tax charge of $8 million as a result of a legal entity
reorganization initiative completed during the third quarter of
2010.

Note (c): This amount represents investigation costs incurred in
connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and
severance charges and facility closure costs associated with the
Company's restructuring activities. In addition, the Company
incurred a tax charge of $24 million as a result of a legal entity
reorganization initiative completed during the fourth quarter of
2009. These charges were partially offset by a $6 million gain on
the revaluation of the contingent consideration included as part of
the OFS acquisition.

Note (d): This amount is comprised of (i) a $38 million charge
related to our supplemental executive retirement plan that was
frozen on March 31, 2010, (ii) a $40 million charge related to the
devaluation of the Venezuelan Bolivar, (iii) a $54 million charge
for revisions to our estimates in our project based management
contracts in Mexico, (iv) a $41 million charge for premiums paid on
tendering a portion of our senior notes and (v) a $21 million
reserve taken against accounts receivable balances in Venezuela due
to the country's economic prognosis. We also incurred investigation
costs in connection with on-going investigations by the U.S.
government and severance charges associated with our restructuring
activities. In addition, we incurred tax charges of $8 million and
$158 million primarily as a result of tax reorganization initiatives
completed during the third and fourth quarters of 2010,
respectively.

Note (e): This amount represents investigation costs incurred in
connection with on-going investigations by the U.S. government and
costs related to the Company's withdrawal from sanctioned countries.
Also included are severance charges and facility closure costs
associated with the Company's restructuring activities. In
addition, the Company incurred a tax charge of $24 million as a
result of a tax reorganization initiative completed during the
fourth quarter of 2009. These charges were partially offset by a
$21 million gain on the revaluation of the contingent consideration
included as part of the OFS acquisition.

Weatherford International Ltd.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
(In 000's)

December December
31, 31,
2010 2009
---- ----

Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $415,772 $252,519
Accounts Receivable, Net 2,618,983 2,504,876
Inventories 2,591,940 2,239,762
Other Current Assets 1,335,718 1,143,449
6,962,413 6,140,606
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Long-Term Assets:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 6,939,754 6,991,579
Goodwill 4,185,477 4,156,105
Other Intangibles, Net 740,681 778,786
Equity Investments 539,580 542,667
Other Assets 246,875 256,440
12,652,367 12,725,577
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Total Assets $19,614,780 $18,866,183
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Current Liabilities:
Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of
Long-term Debt $235,392 $869,581
Accounts Payable 1,335,020 1,002,359
Other Current Liabilities 993,852 924,948
2,564,264 2,796,888
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Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term Debt 6,529,998 5,847,258
Other Liabilities 562,901 423,333
7,092,899 6,270,591
--------- ---------

Total Liabilities 9,657,163 9,067,479
--------- ---------

Shareholders' Equity:
Weatherford Shareholders' Equity 9,893,701 9,719,672
Noncontrolling Interest 63,916 79,032
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Total Shareholders' Equity 9,957,617 9,798,704
--------- ---------

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $19,614,780
$18,866,183
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Weatherford International Ltd.
Net Debt
(Unaudited)
(In 000's)

Change in Net Debt for

the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2010:
Net Debt at September 30,

2010 $(6,326,209)
Operating Income 286,261
Depreciation and
Amortization 271,537
Exit and Adjustments 48,775
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration (15,349)
Capital Expenditures (258,987)
Increase in Working
Capital (74,396)
Income Taxes Paid (92,998)
Interest Paid (66,455)
Acquisitions and
Divestitures of Assets
and Businesses, Net (33,016)
TNK Put Settlement (46,966)
Bond Tender Premium (43,242)
Other 1,427
-----
Net Debt at December 31,
2010 $(6,349,618)
===========

Change in Net Debt for

the Year Ended December
31, 2010:
Net Debt at December 31,

2009 $(6,464,320)
Operating Income 784,651
Depreciation and
Amortization 1,048,282
Exit and Adjustments 207,236
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration (15,797)
Capital Expenditures (976,544)
Increase in Working
Capital (242,989)
Income Taxes Paid (350,603)
Interest Paid (421,132)
Acquisitions and
Divestitures of Assets
and Businesses, Net 97,932
TNK Put Settlement (46,966)
Bond Tender Premium (53,973)
Other 84,605
------
Net Debt at December 31,
2010 $(6,349,618)
===========

September
December 31, 30, December 31,
Components of Net Debt 2010 2010 2009
---- ---- ----
Cash $415,772 $951,382 $252,519
Short-term Borrowings
and Current Portion of
Long-Term Debt (235,392) (582,628) (869,581)
Long-term Debt (6,529,998) (6,694,963) (5,847,258)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net Debt $(6,349,618) $(6,326,209) $(6,464,320)
=========== =========== ===========

"Net Debt" is debt less cash. Management believes that Net Debt
provides useful information regarding the level of Weatherford
indebtedness by reflecting cash that could be used to repay debt.

Working capital is defined as accounts receivable plus inventory less
accounts payable.

SOURCE Weatherford International Ltd.

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Further inquiry note:

Andrew P. Becnel
+41.22.816.1502
Chief Financial Officer

Karen David-Green +1.713.693.2530
Vice President - Investor Relations

Branche: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities
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