---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-276611"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GTLS"
cik: "0000892553"
company_name: "CHART INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-22T10:04:28+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-22T10:06:13.129517+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Chart Industries in discussions with EC to clear merger; still expects July 2026 close

## Summary
- In discussions with European Commission regarding possible commitments for Phase I clearance of Baker Hughes acquisition.
- Proposed commitments not expected to materially impact commercial rationale or benefits of the merger.
- Chart expects the merger to close in July 2026, subject to EC approval and customary conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-276611
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GTLS
- cik: 0000892553
- company_name: CHART INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-22T10:04:28+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/892553/000119312526276611/0001193125-26-276611-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/892553/000119312526276611/d66929d8k.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-276611.txt

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