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GE Agrees To Divest Water Business In Baker Hughes Merger

Florian Martin

Posted on June 12, 2017 · General Electric reached an agreement with the Justice Department Monday.

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Baker Hughes’ Merger With GE Would Create Second-Largest Oilfield Services Company

Florian Martin

Posted on October 31, 2016 · The deal will boost Baker Hughes but probably also lead to more layoffs.

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