---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-159123"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SLB"
cik: "0000087347"
company_name: "SLB LIMITED/NV"
filed_at: "2025-07-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T06:34:51.754300+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# UK CMA clears SLB-ChampionX merger; closing expected July 16, 2025

## Summary
- UK Competition and Markets Authority cleared the proposed all-stock acquisition of ChampionX by SLB.
- CMA approval was the last outstanding regulatory closing condition.
- Parties intend to consummate the merger on July 16, 2025.
- ChampionX will survive as an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of SLB.
- Closing remains subject to satisfaction or waiver of remaining conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-159123
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SLB
- cik: 0000087347
- company_name: SLB LIMITED/NV
- filed_at: 2025-07-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/87347/000119312525159123/0001193125-25-159123-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/87347/000119312525159123/d117904d8k.htm

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