Halliburton CEO Talks About Failed BH Merger, Industry Turnaround

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David Lesar
David Lesar
Halliburton, the second largest oilfield services company in the world, released its first quarter 2016 update yesterday. Along with it, Halliburton CEO Dave Lesar held court with stock analysts on a ubiquitous quarterly earnings call. Among Lesar's comments is that he thinks the oil and gas industry is right now beginning to turn more positive. Lesar believes that drilling will begin to pick up again later this year. He also had a number of comments, and questions, about the failed takeover/merger attempt with Baker Hughes (see Obama DOJ Kills Halliburton/Baker Hughes Merger, Deal “Terminated”). We found Lesar's prepared remarks interesting and thought you would too...

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