Baker Hughes Holdings LLC - FORM 8-K - March 27, 2015

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 27, 2015
 
Baker Hughes Incorporated
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
     
 
Delaware
1-9397
76-0207995
(State of Incorporation)
(Commission
File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer
 Identification No.)
 
2929 Allen Parkway
Houston, Texas 77019
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (713) 439-8600
 
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
 
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.07. 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

A special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) of Baker Hughes Incorporated (“Baker Hughes”) was held on March 27, 2015 to vote on the following three matters: (i) to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as it may be amended from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of November 16, 2014, by and among Halliburton Company (“Halliburton”), Red Tiger LLC and Baker Hughes, (ii) to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting if necessary or advisable to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to adopt the Merger Agreement and (iii) to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable to Baker Hughes’ named executive officers in connection with the merger. The proposals are described in detail in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Baker Hughes on February 19, 2015.
 
As of the close of business on February 17, 2015, the record date for the Special Meeting, there were 434,522,135 shares of Baker Hughes common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting.  332,395,588 shares of Baker Hughes common stock were represented in person or by proxy at the Special Meeting, constituting a quorum.  A summary of the voting results for the proposals is set forth below:

Proposal 1: Adoption of the Merger Agreement

Baker Hughes stockholders adopted the Merger Agreement.  The following are the tabulated votes “For” and “Against” this proposal, as well as the number of “Abstentions” and “Broker Non-Votes”:

FOR
AGAINST
ABSTENTIONS
BROKER NON-VOTES
327,239,418
957,414
4,198,756
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Proposal 2: Adjournment of the Special Meeting

Because Baker Hughes stockholders adopted the Merger Agreement, the vote on the proposal to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting if necessary or advisable to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Special Meeting to adopt the Merger Agreement was not called.

Proposal 3: Approval, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, of the Compensation Payable to Named Executive Officers

Baker Hughes stockholders approved on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable to Baker Hughes’ named executive officers in connection with the merger.  The following are the tabulated votes “For” and “Against” this proposal, as well as the number of “Abstentions” and “Broker Non-Votes”:

FOR
AGAINST
ABSTENTIONS
BROKER NON-VOTES
187,435,152
138,334,226
6,626,210
-

Item 8.01. 
Other Events.

On March 27, 2015, Baker Hughes and Halliburton issued a joint news release announcing the
 
 
 
 
 
results of their respective special meetings of stockholders in connection with the pending merger of Baker Hughes and Halliburton. The closing of the merger is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions, and is expected to occur late in the second half of 2015. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
Description
   
99.1
Joint News Release issued by Baker Hughes Incorporated and Halliburton Company, dated March 27, 2015.

Important Information For Investors And Stockholders

This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication relates to a proposed business combination between Baker Hughes Incorporated (“Baker Hughes”) and Halliburton Company (“Halliburton”). In connection with this proposed business combination, Halliburton has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4, including Amendments No. 1 and 2 thereto, and a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus of Baker Hughes and Halliburton and other documents related to the proposed transaction.  The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on February 17, 2015 and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to stockholders of Baker Hughes and Halliburton.  INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BAKER HUGHES AND HALLIBURTON ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.  Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Baker Hughes and/or Halliburton through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.  Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Baker Hughes are available free of charge on Baker Hughes’ internet website at http://www.bakerhughes.com or by contacting Baker Hughes’ Investor Relations Department by email at trey.clark@bakerhughes.com or alondra.oteyza@bakerhughes.com or by phone at +1-713-439-8039 or +1-713-439-8822.  Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Halliburton are available free of charge on Halliburton’s internet website at http://www.halliburton.com or by contacting Halliburton’s Investor Relations Department by email at investors@halliburton.com or by phone at +1-281-871-2688.

Participants in Solicitation

Baker Hughes, Halliburton, their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Baker Hughes is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2015, its proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 5, 2014, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on June 10, 2014, September 10, 2014 and December 10, 2014. Information about the directors and executive officers of Halliburton is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 24, 2015, its proxy statement for its 2014 annual meeting of
 
 
 
 
 
stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 8, 2014, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on July 21, 2014 and December 9, 2014.

These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.  Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitations and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this communication regarding the proposed acquisition of Baker Hughes by Halliburton, including any statements regarding the expected timetable for completing the proposed transaction, benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and products, future financial performance and any other statements regarding Halliburton’s and Baker Hughes’ future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts are “forward-looking” statements made within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “ensure,” “expect,” “if,” “intend,” “estimate,” “probable,” “project,” “forecasts,” “predict,” “outlook,” “aim,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” “may,” “might,” “likely,” “plan,” “positioned,” “strategy,” and similar expressions, and the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking information are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Baker Hughes and Halliburton, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the timing to consummate the proposed transaction; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or that the closing of the proposed transaction might otherwise not occur; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; the ultimate timing, outcome and results of integrating the operations of Baker Hughes and Halliburton and the ultimate outcome of Halliburton’s operating efficiencies applied to Baker Hughes’ products and services; the effects of the business combination of Baker Hughes and Halliburton, including the combined company’s future financial condition, results of operations, strategy and plans; expected synergies and other benefits from the proposed transaction and the ability of Halliburton to realize such synergies and other benefits; expectations regarding regulatory approval of the transaction; results of litigation, settlements, and investigations; civil unrest, government expropriations and/or epidemic outbreaks; final court approval of, and the satisfaction of the conditions in, Halliburton’s September 2014 settlement relating to the Macondo well incident in the Gulf of Mexico; appeals of the multi-district litigation District Court's September 2014 ruling regarding Phase 1 of the trial, and future rulings of the District Court; results of litigation, settlements, and investigations not covered by the settlement or the District Court's rulings; actions by third parties, including governmental agencies, relating to the Macondo well incident; BP's April 2012 settlement relating to the Macondo well incident, indemnification, and insurance matters; with respect to repurchases of Halliburton common stock, the continuation or suspension of the repurchase program, the amount, the timing and the trading prices of Halliburton common stock, and the availability and alternative uses of cash; actions by third parties, including governmental agencies; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas can be significantly impacted by weakness in the worldwide economy; consequences of audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies and related publicity and potential adverse proceedings by such agencies; protection of intellectual property rights and against cyber attacks; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements,
 
 
 
 
 
particularly those related to offshore oil and natural gas exploration, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, hydraulic fracturing services and climate-related initiatives; compliance with laws related to income taxes and assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable income; risks of international operations, including risks relating to unsettled political conditions, war, the effects of terrorism, and foreign exchange rates and controls, international trade and regulatory controls, and doing business with national oil companies; weather-related issues, including the effects of hurricanes and tropical storms; changes in capital spending by customers; delays or failures by customers to make payments owed to us; execution of long-term, fixed-price contracts; impairment of oil and natural gas properties; structural changes in the oil and natural gas industry; maintaining a highly skilled workforce; availability and cost of raw materials; and integration of acquired businesses and operations of joint ventures.  Expectations regarding business outlook, including changes in revenue, pricing, capital spending, profitability, strategies for our operations, oil and natural gas market conditions, customers’ business plans, market share and contract terms, costs and availability of resources, legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and environmental matters are only forecasts regarding these matters.  Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in Baker Hughes’ and Halliburton’s respective filings with the SEC and available through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval system at http://www.sec.gov, including Baker Hughes’ and Halliburton’s most recent Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.  The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.  Baker Hughes’ forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that Baker Hughes believes to be reasonable but that may not prove to be accurate.  Baker Hughes and Halliburton assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.
 
 
 
 
 
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 INCORPORATED
  
       
       
Date:
March 27, 2015
  
By:
/s/ Lee Whitley
  
       
Name:
Lee Whitley
  
       
Title:
Vice President and Corporate Secretary
  

 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
Description
   
99.1
Joint News Release issued by Baker Hughes Incorporated and Halliburton Company, dated March 27, 2015.
 
 

 

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