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Item 8 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7. Investments in Affiliated Companies
Schlumberger and Smith International Inc. operate a drilling fluids joint venture of which Schlumberger owns a 40% interest and records income using the equity method of accounting. Schlumberger's investment on December 31, 2003 and 2002 was $657 million and $592 million, respectively. Schlumberger's equity income from this joint venture in 2003 was $52 million, $48 million in 2002 and $51 million in 2001.
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