Baker Hughes Issues $1.5B in Senior Notes
Ticker: BKR · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 23, 2025 · CIK: 1701605
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Baker Hughes CO (BKR) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt-issuance, financing, notes
Related Tickers: BKR
TL;DR
Baker Hughes just dropped $1.5B in new debt (5.125% notes due 2040).
AI Summary
On October 23, 2025, Baker Hughes Company filed an 8-K report detailing the issuance of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2040. These notes were issued by Baker Hughes Holdings LLC and Baker Hughes Co Obligor Inc. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits related to this debt issuance.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates Baker Hughes is raising significant capital through debt, which could be used for expansion, acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt, impacting its financial leverage and future investment capacity.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Issuing substantial debt can increase financial risk if not managed effectively, but it also provides capital for growth opportunities.
Key Numbers
- $1.5B — Senior Notes Issued (Represents new debt financing for the company.)
- 5.125% — Interest Rate (The coupon rate on the newly issued senior notes.)
- 2040 — Maturity Year (The year the senior notes are due to be repaid.)
Key Players & Entities
- Baker Hughes Company (company) — Registrant
- Baker Hughes Holdings LLC (company) — Issuer of Senior Notes
- Baker Hughes Co Obligor Inc. (company) — Issuer of Senior Notes
- 5.125% (dollar_amount) — Interest rate on Senior Notes
- 2040 (date) — Maturity year of Senior Notes
- $1.5 billion (dollar_amount) — Aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes
FAQ
What is the purpose of the $1.5 billion in Senior Notes issued by Baker Hughes?
The filing does not explicitly state the purpose, but such debt issuances are typically for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions, capital expenditures, or refinancing existing debt.
Who are the specific issuers of the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2040?
The notes were issued by Baker Hughes Holdings LLC and Baker Hughes Co Obligor Inc.
What is the maturity date of the newly issued Baker Hughes Senior Notes?
The Senior Notes are due in 2040.
What is the interest rate on the $1.5 billion in Senior Notes?
The interest rate on the Senior Notes is 5.125%.
What items are included in the filing besides the debt issuance details?
The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits related to the debt issuance.
Filing Stats: 855 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 9.9 · Accepted 2025-10-23 17:25:57
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — stered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share BKR The Nasdaq Stock Market L
Filing Documents
- bkr-20251023.htm (8-K) — 33KB
- earningsreleaseex991093020.htm (EX-99.1) — 327KB
- bhlghrzrgbpos.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 305KB
- 0001701605-25-000114.txt ( ) — 968KB
- bkr-20251023.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- bkr-20251023_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 16KB
- bkr-20251023_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 29KB
- bkr-20251023_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
- bkr-20251023_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 23, 2025, Baker Hughes Company (the "Company") issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, a copy of which is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K, the information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Following the issuance of the news release and the filing of this current report on Form 8-K, the Company will hold a conference call on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, 8:30 a.m. Central Time, to discuss the earnings announcement. This scheduled conference call was previously announced on September 24, 2025. The conference call will broadcast live via a webcast that can be accessed by visiting the Company's website at: www.investors.bakerhughes.com . An archived version of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for one month following the webcast. In addition to financial results determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") that were included in the news release, certain information discussed in the news release and to be discussed on the conference call could be considered non-GAAP financial measures (as defined under the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Regulation G). Any non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative for, or superior to, net income (loss), cash flows or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP as more fully discussed in the Company's financial statements and filings with the
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 23, 2025, the Company issued a news release, a copy of which is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference. In accordance with General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K, the information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. See Item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (Information furnished in this Item 9.01 is furnished pursuant to Item 9.01.) (d) Exhibits. 99.1 News Release of Baker Hughes Company dated October 23, 2025 - Baker Hughes Company Announces Third Quarter Results 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) Page 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BAKER HUGHES COMPANY Dated: October 23, 2025 By: /s/ Fernando Contreras Fernando Contreras Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary