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Baker Hughes8-K: Acquisition announced

Baker Hughes advances Chart Industries acquisition, files for EU review targeting July 2026 close

What happened

Filing with the European Commission is a critical step toward closing the acquisition of Chart Industries, signaling imminent, large-scale integration activities.

Source

SEC EDGARMay 21, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

Baker Hughes 8-K

Filing excerpt

Baker Hughes and Chart have concluded their pre-notification process with the European Commission (the “EC”), and on May 21, 2026, Baker Hughes filed a Form CO with the EC, which initiates the EC’s Phase I review period.

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Signal
8-K: Acquisition announced

What this signalsIntegration work after a deal often opens needs for new systems and services.

Form
8-K
Filed
May 21, 2026

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Details

CIK
1701605
Accession number
0001193125-26-234383
Timeframe
Next quarter
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Integration needs coming
Signal category
Strategic

Topics and mentions

Regions named

  • Europe

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
May 26, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
acquisitionAnnounced

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  • descriptionValue in the API

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    "summary": "Baker Hughes advances Chart Industries acquisition, files for EU review targeting July 2026 close",
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    "filing_date": "2026-05-21",
    "filing_year": 2026,
    "sales_relevance": "Integration needs coming",
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