EANS-Adhoc: Weatherford Reports Second Quarter Results

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3-month report

26.07.2011

International improvements drive earnings of $0.17 per diluted share,
before items

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 26, 2011 -- Weatherford International Ltd.
(NYSE and SIX: WFT) today reported second quarter 2011 income of $126
million, or $0.17 per diluted share, excluding an after-tax loss of
$16 million. On a GAAP basis, our net income for the second quarter
of 2011 was $110 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. The excluded
after-tax loss is comprised of $13 million in severance and exit
charges and $3 million in government investigation costs.

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Second quarter diluted earnings per share reflect an increase of
$0.09 over the second quarter of 2010 diluted earnings per share of
$0.08, before charges. Sequentially, the company's second quarter
diluted earnings per share, before charges, were $0.07 higher than
the first quarter of 2011. International markets drove the entire
sequential improvement in both revenue and profitability.

Second quarter revenues of $3,052 million were the highest in the
company's history, despite the severe negative impact of Canada's
spring break-up. Revenues were 25 percent higher than the same period
last year and seven percent higher than the prior quarter.
International revenues were up 14 percent sequentially and up 12
percent versus the year ago quarter. North America revenue was down
one percent sequentially and up 46 percent versus the second quarter
of 2010. The sequential decline in North America was due to the
severe impact of the Canadian break-up. The Canadian results
overshadowed a very strong performance in the U.S., where sequential
revenue growth outpaced rig count by more than two-to-one and
operating margins expanded.

Segment operating income of $421 million improved 36 percent
year-over-year and 19 percent sequentially. The company's
international operations provided all of the sequential growth
compared to the first quarter of 2011 and delivered 51 percent
incremental margins. International operating income was down three
percent compared to the year ago quarter.

The company expects earnings per share before excluded items of
approximately $0.24 to $0.26 in the third quarter of 2011, supported
by a seasonal recovery in Canada and steady improvement in the U.S.
and international markets. For full-year 2011, the company
anticipates that revenue growth will be approximately 25 percent,
which is higher than the 20 percent growth rate estimated last
quarter. In addition, the company expects international margins in
the fourth quarter of 2011 to be meaningfully higher than full-year
2010 margins of 11 percent.

North America

Revenues for the quarter were $1,344 million, which is a 46 percent
increase over the same quarter in the prior year and down one percent
sequentially. The Stimulation and Chemicals, Artificial Lift and
Well Construction product lines contributed strong results for the
quarter.

The current quarter's operating income was $244 million, up $117
million from the second quarter of 2010 and was down $40 million, or
14 percent, compared to the prior quarter. On a sequential basis,
strong growth and steadily expanding margins in the U.S. were offset
by the impact of the Canadian break-up.

Middle East/North Africa/Asia

Second quarter revenues of $617 million were two percent higher than
the second quarter of 2010 and seven percent higher than the prior
quarter. Weather improvements in China and Australia and a stronger
Iraq helped offset the impact of a full quarter of reduced activity
due to political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. Libya
operating expenses cost almost $0.01 per share. The Well
Construction, Integrated Drilling and Artificial Lift product lines
posted strong sequential performances.

The current quarter's operating income of $34 million decreased 54
percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and
increased $23 million compared to the first quarter of 2011.

Europe/West Africa/FSU

Second quarter revenues of $592 million were 17 percent higher than
the second quarter of 2010 and 16 percent higher than the prior
quarter. The region had strong performances in the North Sea, Russia
and Caspian as the winter seasonality abated. The Completion,
Stimulation and Chemicals, Drilling Services and Integrated Drilling
product lines had the strongest sequential growth.

The current quarter's operating income of $93 million was up 37
percent compared to the same quarter in the prior year and up $55
million compared to the prior quarter.

Latin America

Second quarter revenues of $498 million were 21 percent higher than
both the second quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011.
Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela posted strong sequential
performances. The Drilling Services, Stimulation and Chemicals and
Artificial Lift product lines benefited from improved demand.

The current quarter's operating income of $51 million increased 22
percent as compared to the same quarter in the prior year and
increased $30 million compared to the prior quarter.

Liquidity and Net Debt

Net debt for the quarter increased $144 million, with working capital
increasing $193 million during the quarter. Recently, the company
successfully renegotiated its unsecured revolving credit facility to
increase the size of the facility from $1.75 billion to $2.25 billion
and extend the scheduled maturity to July 16, 2016.

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 2011 second quarter results on July 26, 2011 at 7:00 a.m.
(CDT). 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 58,000 people worldwide.

Contacts: Andrew P. Becnel +41-22-816-1502
Chief Financial Officer

Karen David-Green +1-713-693-2530
Vice President - Investor Relations

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 Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

Three Months
Ended June 30,
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2011 2010
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Net Revenues:
North America $1,344,245 $917,696
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 617,376 602,602
Europe/West Africa/FSU 592,458 506,177
Latin America 497,735 410,688
3,051,814 2,437,163
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Operating Income (Expense):
North America 243,613 127,001
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 33,964 73,993
Europe/West Africa/FSU 92,511 67,366
Latin America 51,081 41,991
Research and Development (62,231) (53,530)
Corporate Expenses (43,030) (42,670)
Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - (81,753)
Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (18,693) (27,309)
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297,215 105,089

Other Income (Expense):
Interest Expense, Net (113,684) (95,719)
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - -
Other, Net (22,367) (14,186)
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 161,164 (4,816)

Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes:
Provision for Operations (48,955) (42,646)
Benefit from Devaluation of Venezuelan
Bolivar - -
Benefit from Severance, Exit and Other
Adjustments 2,827 2,888
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(46,128) (39,758)

Net Income (Loss) 115,036 (44,574)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling
Interest (4,938) (3,316)
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Weatherford $110,098 $(47,890)
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to
Weatherford:
Basic $0.15 $(0.06)
Diluted $0.15 $(0.06)

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 750,539 743,209
Diluted 757,910 743,209

Six Months
Ended June 30,
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2011 2010
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Net Revenues:
North America $2,704,717 $1,806,275
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 1,192,902 1,164,658
Europe/West Africa/FSU 1,102,881 959,936
Latin America 907,500 837,361
5,908,000 4,768,230
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Operating Income (Expense):
North America 527,310 235,433
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 44,768 149,707
Europe/West Africa/FSU 130,015 113,664
Latin America 72,172 68,065
Research and Development (126,778) (102,387)
Corporate Expenses (98,859) (87,728)
Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - (92,763)
Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (39,525) (71,341)
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509,103 212,650

Other Income (Expense):
Interest Expense, Net (226,190) (191,058)
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - (63,859)
Other, Net (40,933) (23,404)
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 241,980 (65,671)

Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes:
Provision for Operations (70,753) (72,529)
Benefit from Devaluation of Venezuelan
Bolivar - 23,973
Benefit from Severance, Exit and Other
Adjustments 5,348 5,331
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(65,405) (43,225)

Net Income (Loss) 176,575 (108,896)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling
Interest (7,276) (7,351)
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Weatherford $169,299 $(116,247)
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to
Weatherford:
Basic $0.23 $(0.16)
Diluted $0.22 $(0.16)

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 749,003 740,537
Diluted 757,763 740,537

Weatherford International Ltd.
Selected Income Statement Information
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)

Three Months Ended
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6/30/2011 3/31/2011 12/31/2010
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Net Revenues:
North America $1,344,245 $1,360,472 $1,263,643
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 617,376 575,526 684,630
Europe/West Africa/FSU 592,458 510,423 528,380
Latin America 497,735 409,765 446,162
$3,051,814 $2,856,186 $2,922,815
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Operating Income (Expense):
North America $243,613 $283,697 $261,145
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 33,964 10,804 49,222
Europe/West Africa/FSU 92,511 37,504 64,398
Latin America 51,081 21,091 52,960
Research and Development (62,231) (64,547) (57,637)
Corporate Expenses (43,030) (55,829) (43,283)
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration - - 15,349
Severance, Exit and Other
Adjustments (18,693) (20,832) (48,775)
$297,215 $211,888 $293,379
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Three Months Ended
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6/30/2011 3/31/2011 12/31/2010
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Product Line Revenues
Stimulation and Chemicals $544,953 $457,557 $396,241
Artificial Lift Systems 535,016 443,691 471,276
Drilling Services 487,559 474,440 481,687
Well Construction 382,077 346,052 362,668
Integrated Drilling 316,554 319,661 356,871
Completion Systems 248,850 206,760 256,676
Drilling Tools 182,956 220,538 211,823
Wireline and Evaluation Services 160,246 188,778 159,426
Re-entry and Fishing 159,851 164,274 165,094
Pipeline & Specialty Services 33,752 34,435 61,053
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$3,051,814 $2,856,186 $2,922,815
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Three Months Ended
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6/30/2011 3/31/2011 12/31/2010
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Depreciation and Amortization:
North America $88,006 $87,793 $83,996
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 82,548 81,380 81,596
Europe/West Africa/FSU 57,696 56,594 53,408
Latin America 48,722 46,388 47,377
Research and Development 2,471 1,964 2,398
Corporate 2,725 2,936 3,075
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$282,168 $277,055 $271,850
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Three Months Ended
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9/30/2010 6/30/2010
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Net Revenues:
North America $1,096,963 $917,696
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 601,215 602,602
Europe/West Africa/FSU 496,113 506,177
Latin America 335,461 410,688
$2,529,752 $2,437,163
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Operating Income (Expense):
North America $199,029 $127,001
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 65,718 73,993
Europe/West Africa/FSU 63,236 67,366
Latin America 40,914 41,991
Research and Development (54,457) (53,530)
Corporate Expenses (41,907) (42,670)
Revaluation of Contingent
Consideration 90,011 (81,753)
Severance, Exit and Other
Adjustments (87,120) (27,309)
$275,424 $105,089
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Three Months Ended
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9/30/2010 6/30/2010
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Product Line Revenues
Stimulation and Chemicals $333,630 $330,483
Artificial Lift Systems 417,464 358,619
Drilling Services 428,930 386,592
Well Construction 332,118 357,096
Integrated Drilling 261,974 317,160
Completion Systems 191,559 177,123
Drilling Tools 200,555 186,236
Wireline and Evaluation Services 155,402 129,365
Re-entry and Fishing 153,569 148,401
Pipeline & Specialty Services 54,551 46,088
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$2,529,752 $2,437,163
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Three Months Ended
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9/30/2010 6/30/2010
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Depreciation and Amortization:
North America $81,843 $81,040
Middle East/North Africa/Asia 75,968 75,139
Europe/West Africa/FSU 56,960 52,371
Latin America 46,527 44,753
Research and Development 2,420 2,324
Corporate 3,491 2,943
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$267,209 $258,570
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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 June 30, 2011, March 31, 2011,
and June 30, 2010 and for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and
June 30, 2010. 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 Amounts)

Three Months Ended
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June 30, March 31, June 30,
2011 2011 2010
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Operating Income:
GAAP Operating
Income $297,215 $211,888 $105,089
Severance, Exit and
Other Adjustments 18,693 20,832 27,309
Revaluation of
Contingent
Consideration - - 81,753
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Non-GAAP Operating
Income $315,908 $232,720 $214,151
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Income (Loss) Before
Income Taxes:
GAAP Income (Loss)
Before Income Taxes $161,164 $80,816 $(4,816)
Severance, Exit and
Other Adjustments 18,693 20,832 27,309
Revaluation of
Contingent
Consideration - - 81,753
Devaluation of
Venezuelan Bolivar - - -
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Non-GAAP Income
(Loss) Before
Income Taxes $179,857 $101,648 $104,246
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Benefit (Provision)
for Income Taxes:
GAAP Benefit
(Provision) for
Income Taxes $(46,128) $(19,277) $(39,758)
Devaluation of
Venezuelan Bolivar - - -
Severance, Exit and
Other Adjustments (2,827) (2,521) (2,888)
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Non-GAAP Benefit
(Provision) for
Income Taxes $(48,955) $(21,798) $(42,646)
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Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to
Weatherford:
GAAP Net Income
(Loss) $110,098 $59,201 $(47,890)
Total Charges, net
of tax 15,866 (a) 18,311 (b) 106,174 (c)
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Non-GAAP Net Income $125,964 $77,512 $58,284
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Diluted Earnings
(Loss) Per Share
Attributable to
Weatherford:
GAAP Diluted
Earnings (Loss) per
Share $0.15 $0.08 $(0.06)
Total Charges, net
of tax 0.02 (a) 0.02 (b) 0.14 (c)
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Non-GAAP Diluted
Earnings per Share $0.17 $0.10 $0.08
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Six Months Ended
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June 30, June 30,
2011 2010
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Operating Income:
GAAP Operating Income $509,103 $212,650
Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 39,525 71,341
Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - 92,763
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Non-GAAP Operating Income $548,628 $376,754
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:
GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $241,980 $(65,671)
Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments 39,525 71,341
Revaluation of Contingent Consideration - 92,763
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - 63,859
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Non-GAAP Income (Loss) Before Income
Taxes $281,505 $162,292
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Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes:
GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes $(65,405) $(43,225)
Devaluation of Venezuelan Bolivar - (23,973)
Severance, Exit and Other Adjustments (5,348) (5,331)
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Non-GAAP Benefit (Provision) for Income
Taxes $(70,753) $(72,529)
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
Weatherford:
GAAP Net Income (Loss) $169,299 $(116,247)
Total Charges, net of tax 34,177 198,659 (d)
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Non-GAAP Net Income $203,476 $82,412
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Attributable to Weatherford:
GAAP Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share $0.22 $(0.16)
Total Charges, net of tax 0.05 0.27 (d)
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Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share $0.27 $0.11
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Note (a): This amount is comprised of severance charges of $12
million, net of tax, and costs incurred in connection with on-going
investigations by the U.S. government of $3 million. We also
incurred charges totaling $1 million, net of tax, for facility
closure costs and termination fees.

Note (b): This amount is comprised of a $9 million charge associated
with terminating a corporate consulting contract and $8 million for
severance costs. We also incurred investigation costs in connection
with on-going investigations by the U.S. government.

Note (c): This amount is comprised of an $82 million charge for the
revaluation 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 and severance charges.

Note (d): This amount is primarily comprised of a $38 million
charge, net of tax, related to our supplemental executive retirement
plan that was frozen on March 31, 2010 and a $40 million charge, net
of tax, related to the devaluation of the Venezuelan Bolivar. In
addition, we incurred a charge of $93 million for the revaluation of
contingent consideration included as part of our OFS acquisition.
We also incurred investigation costs in connection with on-going
investigations by the U.S. government and severance charges and
facility closure costs.

Weatherford International Ltd.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)

December
June 30, 31,
2011 2010
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Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $329,555 $415,772
Accounts Receivable, Net 3,020,645 2,629,403
Inventories 2,939,356 2,590,008
Other Current Assets 1,075,761 856,884
7,365,317 6,492,067
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Long-Term Assets:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 7,244,754 6,939,754
Goodwill 4,311,104 4,185,477
Other Intangibles, Net 758,765 730,429
Equity Investments 558,668 539,580
Other Assets 266,020 244,347
13,139,311 12,639,587
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Total Assets $20,504,628 $19,131,654
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Current Liabilities:
Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of
Long-term Debt $1,113,724 $235,392
Accounts Payable 1,517,806 1,335,020
Other Current Liabilities 1,143,402 1,012,567
3,774,932 2,582,979
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Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term Debt 6,256,711 6,529,998
Other Liabilities 551,771 553,830
6,808,482 7,083,828
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Total Liabilities 10,583,414 9,666,807
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Shareholders' Equity:
Weatherford Shareholders' Equity 9,862,322 9,400,931
Noncontrolling Interest 58,892 63,916
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Total Shareholders' Equity 9,921,214 9,464,847
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $20,504,628 $19,131,654
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Weatherford International Ltd.
Net Debt
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)

Change in Net Debt for the
Three Months Ended June
30, 2011:
Net Debt at March 31, 2011 $(6,896,637)
Operating Income 297,215
Depreciation and
Amortization 282,168
Severance, Exit and Other
Adjustments 18,693
Capital Expenditures (387,587)
Increase in Working
Capital (179,314)
Income Taxes Paid (69,928)
Interest Paid (58,504)
Acquisitions and
Divestitures of Assets
and Businesses, Net (19,121)
Foreign Currency Contract
Settlements (35,818)
Other 7,953
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Net Debt at June 30, 2011 $(7,040,880)
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Change in Net Debt for the
Six Months Ended June 30,
2011:
Net Debt at December 31,
2010 $(6,349,618)
Operating Income 509,103
Depreciation and
Amortization 559,223
Severance, Exit and Other
Adjustments 39,525
Capital Expenditures (743,237)
Increase in Working
Capital (479,037)
Income Taxes Paid (135,460)
Interest Paid (234,429)
Acquisitions and
Divestitures of Assets
and Businesses, Net (38,510)
Foreign Currency Contract
Settlements (89,946)
Other (78,494)
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Net Debt at June 30, 2011 $(7,040,880)
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June 30, March 31, December 31,
Components of Net Debt 2011 2011 2010
---- ---- ----
Cash $329,555 $249,317 $415,772
Short-term Borrowings and
Current Portion of Long-
Term Debt (1,113,724) (619,490) (235,392)
Long-term Debt (6,256,711) (6,526,464) (6,529,998)
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Net Debt $(7,040,880) $(6,896,637) $(6,349,618)
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"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.

Further inquiry note:
Andrew P. Becnel, Chief Financial Officer, +41-22-816-1502; Karen David-Green,
Vice President - Investor Relations, +1-713-693-2530

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issuer: Weatherford International Ltd.
Rue Jean-Francois Bartholoni 4-6
CH-1204 Geneva
phone: +41.22.816.1500
FAX: +41.22.816.1599
mail: karen.david-green@weatherford.com
WWW: http://www.weatherford.com
sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream activities
ISIN: CH0038838394
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