M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
SLB to acquire ChampionX in all-stock deal; ChampionX holders get 0.735 SLB shares
SLB LIMITED/NV
- ChampionX shareholders receive 0.735 SLB shares per CHX share, owning ~9% of combined company.
- Annual pre-tax cost synergies targeted at ~$400 million within three years of close.
- SLB boosts 2024 shareholder returns target to $3B; sets 2025 target of $4B.
- Deal unanimously approved by ChampionX board; requires CHX shareholder vote and regulatory clearances.
- Closing expected by April 2, 2025, with possible extension to Oct 2, 2025.