Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Baker Hughes Company on October 17, 2019. The filing documents a formal corporate name change from "Baker Hughes, a GE company" to "Baker Hughes Company," effective October 17, 2019. The company is incorporated in Delaware and its Class A Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and identity changes. It does not contain financial statements, revenue figures, profit data, cash flow information, margins, debt levels, or liquidity metrics. The filing text does not provide a clear value for any financial performance indicators.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name: Changed from "Baker Hughes, a GE company" to "Baker Hughes Company" effective October 17, 2019.
- Stock Ticker Symbol: Effective at the open of business on October 18, 2019, the Class A Common Stock began trading under the new ticker symbol "BKR."
- Governance Documents: The Board of Directors adopted Second Amended and Restated Bylaws to reflect the name change.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly procedural, focusing on the legal execution of the name change and the associated update to the NYSE ticker symbol.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the new ticker symbol "BKR" on the NYSE starting October 18, 2019.
- Confirm the updated corporate name "Baker Hughes Company" in all future correspondence and filings.
- Review the attached Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3.1) and Bylaws (Exhibit 3.2) for specific legal details regarding the name change.