---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-276600"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BKR"
cik: "0001701605"
company_name: "Baker Hughes Co"
filed_at: "2026-06-22T10:02:06+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-22T10:07:07.513254+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Baker Hughes in EC discussions over Chart acquisition commitments; target July 2026 close

## Summary
- Baker Hughes and Chart in discussions with European Commission regarding commitments to obtain merger clearance.
- Proposed commitments not expected to materially impact commercial rationale for the deal.
- Baker Hughes continues to expect merger close in July 2026, subject to EC approval and closing conditions.
- Merger agreement signed July 28, 2025; Chart to become indirect wholly owned subsidiary.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-276600
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BKR
- cik: 0001701605
- company_name: Baker Hughes Co
- filed_at: 2026-06-22T10:02:06+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1701605/000119312526276600/0001193125-26-276600-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1701605/000119312526276600/d854885d8k.htm

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