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Energy Forward2019 Annual ReportAbout us

~68,000

employees

120+

countries of operation

$23.8B

in 2019 revenues

We are an energy 
technology company.

Our purpose is to take 
energy forward—making 
it safer, cleaner, and more 
efficient for people and 
the planet.

Table of contents

01  Chairman’s letter to shareholders
06  An energy technology company
08  Our strategy in action
10  Operating responsibly

Chairman’s letter

“At Baker Hughes, we are 
committed to playing a 
leading role in the future of 
energy. We believe that a 
cleaner environment is better 
for business and better for 
the world.”

-  Lorenzo Simonelli 
Chairman and  
Chief Executive Officer

Dear fellow shareholders,

2019 was a pivotal year for Baker Hughes as we accelerated our separation from 
GE, launched a new company brand, and repositioned the company for the 
future. While the broader energy markets were challenged, we delivered on our 
priorities with strong financial results for the year.

Throughout the year, the focus on the energy transition increased significantly, 
and it is clear that the threat of climate change and the resulting pressure on 
capital markets will continue to influence the trajectory of our industry.

Looking forward, it is not just the energy industry that is changing. The convergence 
of technology and data analytics is transforming the way the world works—from 
how we communicate and interact, to how we power societies and develop and 
deliver products and services. These changes are happening faster than ever.

The rate of change requires a fundamentally new approach to the industry. The 
demand for energy globally is growing, and oil and gas will remain critical to the 
global energy mix for the long term. However the onus is on us in the industry to 
make it cleaner, more productive, and more profitable, in a world of competing 
energy sources and changing societal demands. We believe those who can 
adapt and use change to their advantage will increasingly separate themselves 
from those who will be left behind.

At Baker Hughes, we are committed to playing a leading role in the future of 
energy. We believe that a cleaner environment is better for business and better 
for the world. In 2019, we made it a core component of who we are, how we work, 
and how we approach the future.

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We are an energy technology company, and our purpose is to take energy 
forward–making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the 
planet. Our purpose aligns to our core strategy and values, and it underpins 
our financial objectives. We have laid the foundation to deliver higher-
productivity solutions from our integrated portfolio for our customers, to 
develop rewarding careers for our employees, and to achieve strong free 
cash flow and industry-leading returns for our shareholders.

2019: year in review

Our performance

2019 was a year of solid performance for Baker Hughes despite a challenging energy 
market. During the year, we delivered consistently on our priorities of growth, margin 
improvement, and free cash flow conversion.

We delivered strong orders and revenue growth, led by double-digit, year-over-year 
orders growth in Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) and Oilfield Equipment 
(OFE). TPS continued its leadership in liquefied natural gas (LNG), securing contracts 
for every major LNG project that was sanctioned between the fourth quarter of 2018 
through 2019. OFE maintained its market position, and secured a number of important 
subsea production awards globally. Oilfield Services (OFS) continued to navigate 
a challenging market in North America, while driving strong growth internationally 
and outperforming peers. In Digital Solutions (DS), we continued to gain traction with 
customers across oil and gas and other end-markets, such as aviation, automotive, 
and consumer electronics.

We grew total company adjusted operating income margins, with higher margins in 
TPS, OFS, and OFE, driven by strong execution on our internal productivity initiatives.

We delivered strong cash flow in 2019, driven by improvements in working capital 
processes and disciplined capital allocation. In addition, we returned $1 billion to 
shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

Overall, our 2019 results were in line with the framework we outlined at the beginning of 
the year. We remain focused on improving operational execution, expanding margins, 
generating strong cash flow, and driving returns in 2020.

The new Baker Hughes

In 2019, we accelerated our separation efforts from GE, launched our new company 
brand, and positioned ourselves to compete more effectively in a changing and 
dynamic marketplace.

In September 2019, GE sold down its stake in Baker Hughes to below 50%, which 
resulted in its board representation declining from five seats to one. We successfully 
negotiated agreements with GE to maintain continuity of our operations through this 
period of separation.

Some of the most visible changes from the separation included a new company 
name and stock ticker (NYSE: BKR). In addition, we introduced a new brand positioning 
as an energy technology company, which better reflects our portfolio–from oilfield, to 
turbomachinery, to digital solutions—while giving us room to grow in the future, and to 
lead the energy transition.

*  Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the GAAP to non-GAAP measures table at 

the end of this document for a reconciliation.

$2.1B

in 2019 cash flows from 
operating activities

$1.2B

in 2019 free cash flow*

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2019 Annual ReportPositioning our portfolio

In just two years since the formation of our company, we have made solid progress 
on creating a new culture and identity, achieving our integration milestones, and 
delivering on our financial objectives, while continuing to improve our operations 
and execution.

$27B

in 2019 orders

In 2019, we began to evolve our portfolio. Our approach is focused on developing 
integrated offerings from across our portfolio to lead the energy transition and 
growing in areas that are highly differentiated and less fragmented, which will be a 
critical enabler to generating higher returns and strong free cash flow.

During the year, we continued to divest non-core assets that did not meet our threshold 
for returns. We formed new digital collaborations with C3.ai and Microsoft who are 
leaders in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. We worked with customers and 
partners to build local capacity in important markets and in specialized technical areas, 
including our non-metallics partnership with Saudi Aramco.

We see opportunities for growth along the gas value chain with our TPS segment, in 
the downstream space with our DS segment, and we will strengthen our industrial and 
chemicals presence across our business. Importantly, we believe this can largely be 
accomplished with our current technology and services, which has demonstrated the 
ability to achieve strategic initiatives organically.

I want to thank all our talented, hard-working and dedicated employees. Without 
them, none of the progress we achieved in 2019 would have been possible.

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“At Baker Hughes, we are 
uniquely positioned to 
compete and win in this 
environment. We have a 
unique portfolio that spans 
the energy and industrial 
value chain, unmatched 
technical capabilities, and a 
leading low-carbon offering.”

-  Lorenzo Simonelli 
Chairman and  
Chief Executive Officer

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Energy forward

Our view on the future

As we execute on our operational, financial, and strategic goals, we are also mindful 
of the ever-changing macro backdrop across energy markets. In the short term, the 
macro environment is slowly improving, but we continue to expect an adequately 
supplied oil market under most economic scenarios. This should result in range-
bound oil prices for the foreseeable future.

Over the next few decades, we believe demand growth for energy will continue. While 
renewables will grow as a share of the overall energy supply, we do not believe renewable 
sources will be able to fully and reliably meet the global energy demand given currently 
available technology and its small footprint today. We believe natural gas will play an 
increasingly important role as the key transition fuel, or perhaps even a destination fuel, 
growing at more than twice the pace of oil over the next 10 years. We also believe that 
LNG demand growth will be even higher at an annual rate of four to five percent.

Additionally, digital transformation remains a key imperative for the industry as 
our customers continue to look to software and analytics to improve productivity, 
efficiency, and safety. We believe one of the biggest opportunities for true digital 
transformation is the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to PWC’s 22nd 
Annual Global CEO Survey, more than 50% of oil and gas leaders plan to or have 
already adopted AI in their operations, and 80% say it will significantly change the way 
they do business in the next five years.*

Our strategy

At Baker Hughes, we are uniquely positioned to compete and win in this environment. 
We have a unique portfolio, unmatched technical capabilities, and a leading 
low-carbon offering. We also have a solid strategy to guide us, focused on becoming 
more competitive today, while positioning us for the future. It requires focus and 
innovation in these three key areas:

1.  Transforming our core through leading product companies: When we have the 

best product companies, we have strong building blocks and financial strength 
to invest in our future. We will continue improving day-to-day operations through 
supply chain efficiencies, increasing asset utilization, and lowering product costs, 
as well as digitizing internally. We are also improving productivity for customers 
through integrated offerings from across our portfolio, a more collaborative 
and holistic project approach, and through innovative commercial models and 
partnerships. Lastly, we will evolve our portfolio to position for the energy transition.

2.  Leading with technology: We recognize that we are living in the era of the Fourth 

Industrial Revolution where strong technological capabilities enable the development 
of new products and business models, and transform operations. We are embracing 
advancements in connectivity and AI to strengthen our digital and technical 
capabilities and facilitate better, safer, cleaner, and more reliable operations for our 
customers. We are also leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques to transform 
our supply chain to lower costs and operational carbon emissions.

3.  Enabling the energy transition: We are positioning the company to lead through 
the energy transition, and are deploying a number of high-efficiency, low-carbon 
solutions today to help our customers achieve their emissions-reduction targets. 
In addition, in January 2019 we made an industry-leading commitment to reduce 
emissions from our own operations to net-zero CO2 equivalent by 2050. We plan 
to grow along the gas value chain and emerging energy sectors, and we will 
continue to develop products and services to help the industry lower its carbon 
footprint, while reducing our own operational emissions.

*  PWC’s 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey is available here: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-

survey/2019/Theme-assets/reports/pwc-2019-ceo-survey-oil-and-gas-report.pdf

2019 Annual ReportOur responsibility

Our strategy is enabled by our purpose and culture, which are built on a strong set of 
values that guide our behavior. This year, we refreshed our values to provide a simple, 
memorable, and action-oriented way of expressing our culture. They are: grow, 
collaborate, lead, and care.

161

Perfect HSE Days

Introduced Our Way, the new 
Baker Hughes code of conduct

Grow

Collaborate

Lead

Care

Our employees embrace and live these values every day, providing the foundation to 
deliver for our customers and shareholders for the future.

We are firmly committed to operating responsibly and with accountability to serve the 
best interests of our stakeholders and enhance the long-term economic value of the 
company. Our framework is built around people, planet, and principles. 

People. We foster a diverse and inclusive (D&I) environment that supports people 
and communities, and enables growth, collaboration, and innovation. In 2019, we 
launched our first global internal inclusion survey to help us strengthen our culture 
of inclusion and inform key elements of our 2020 D&I strategy. We also introduced a 
new learning curriculum, including 30 leadership development programs. In addition, 
we strengthened our succession planning process to ensure a robust executive 
leadership pipeline.

Planet. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by collaborating with our customers, 
suppliers, and other stakeholders is embedded in our strategy. We set measurable 
goals and targets to improve performance and reduce our overall carbon footprint, 
and we have made strong progress to date. In our 2018 Corporate Responsibility 
report we reported a 34% reduction in operating emissions since 2012.

Principles. We are grounded on sound governance, effective policies and guidelines, 
and transparency. We incorporate health, safety, and environment (HSE) into everything 
we do, and, we strive to make every day one without injuries, accidents, illness, or harm 
to the environment. We call it the “Perfect HSE Day.” In 2019, we achieved 161 Perfect HSE 
Days, a five percent increase versus 2018. During the year, we also enhanced our culture 
of compliance, introducing Our Way, the new Baker Hughes code of conduct, and we 
continued extensive training on a variety of compliance topics.

We are positioned for the future

2019 represented another strong year of performance and an exciting new beginning 
for Baker Hughes. We made great progress toward our strategic and financial goals, 
delivering on the framework we outlined at the beginning of 2019. We achieved a 
major milestone in our separation from GE, and we launched a new brand that will 
position us for the future. We have a unique offering, a strong balance sheet, and a 
dedicated and talented team. We are an energy technology company, and we know 
what we need to do to perform in 2020 and the years ahead.

I want to thank our partners and customers for a successful 2019. I also want to express 
my deep gratitude to our shareholders, who have invested in us and in our future.

Here is to taking energy forward – together.

Sincerely, 

Lorenzo Simonelli 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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An energy technology company

We are different from 
the rest

We are global

~70%of revenues generated outside 

North America

We’re positioned for the future

~40%of revenues are more industrial 

in nature

We’re a global gas leader

~400M

tonnes per annum of LNG capacity 
driven by our technology 

Our businesses

We are uniquely positioned with our expansive offerings, leading technology, and 
low-carbon solutions. Our integrated portfolio spans the energy and industrial 
value chain–from oilfield, to turbomachinery, to digital solutions–providing more 
balanced through-cycle revenues. Approximately 70% of our company revenues 
are generated outside of North America, and 40% of our revenues are more 
industrial in nature. 

We have integrated offerings and a unique set of products and services today 
across our four product companies. In Oilfield Services (OFS), approximately 60% of 
our revenues are international, and our strong positions in artificial lift and chemicals 
provide more stability to our overall OFS portfolio. In Oilfield Equipment (OFE), we 
have a leading position driven by our subsea production and flexible pipe offerings, 
and enabled through our collaborative project approach. Our Turbomachinery & 
Process Solutions (TPS) business is a technology leader in upstream production and 
liquefied natural gas (LNG), with the largest installed base of LNG liquefaction trains. 
Our Digital Solutions (DS) business combines leading measurement, sensing, and 
inspection hardware and software solutions to connect industrial assets across a 
variety of end-markets. Both the TPS and DS segments are more industrial in nature 
and unique to our peer group, providing a diversification of revenue and earnings 
outside of upstream oil and gas. 

Technology is a core differentiator, with unmatched technical capabilities 
across our portfolio and an ability to share that technology horizontally across 
our organization. We also have low-carbon solutions that we are deploying 
with customers today. This includes leading natural gas technology, as well as 
highly efficient upstream, subsea, and power generation solutions. We also have 
a number of technologies to monitor and reduce flaring and emissions.

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2019 Annual Report2019 Annual ReportWe have a differentiated portfolio

Oilfield Services
•  Leader in drilling services, 
completions, artificial lift,  
and chemicals

•  Strong global presence and 
leading technology offering

•  Focus on execution and reliability

Well construction, production, and 
upstream and downstream chemicals

Oilfield Equipment
•  Leading subsea production and 

flexibles portfolio

•  New Subsea Connect and 

AptaraTM TOTEX-Lite Subsea System

•  Collaborative business models

Subsea and deepwater, surface well 
control, production, and processing

$12.9B in orders, 
up 12% year-over-year (YoY)

$3.5B in orders,  
up 12% YoY 

$12.9B in revenues, 
up 11% YoY 

$2.9B in revenues,  
up 11% YoY

$917M in op income,  
up 17% YoY

$55M in op income,  
up 100+% YoY

Turbomachinery & 
Process Solutions
•  Technology leader in LNG and 

upstream production

•  Significant installed base and 

after-market services

Digital Solutions

•  Best-in-class sensing and 
measurement technology

•  Differentiated hardware and 

software offerings

•  Proven track record in the most 

critical projects

•  Leader in inspection technology 
and industrial control systems

Onshore-and-offshore production, 
gas processing, pipeline, LNG, refining 
and petrochemicals, and industrials

Oil and gas, power, aerospace, 
automation, electronics, and 
other industrials

$7.9B in orders,  
up 20% YoY

$5.5B in revenues,  
down 8% YoY 

$2.6B in orders,  
up 1% YoY 

$2.5B in revenues,  
down 4% YoY

$719M in op income,  
up 16% YoY

$343M in op income,  
down 12% YoY

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Our strategy in action

Transform the core, 
build for the future

Our strategy is focused on enhancing our competitiveness today, while evolving 
our portfolio to continue to lead in the future. It requires focus and innovation in 
three key areas:

Core competitiveness

Leading product companies

The ‘must do’ fundamentals to 
drive higher cash flow and returns

We are improving the way we run our businesses and how we build and deliver our products and services 
for customers, while evolving our portfolio. In 2019, we improved internal operations by streamlining our 
operational footprint, optimizing our supply chain, and managing our assets more efficiently. We delivered 
higher productivity for customers through strong operational execution and closer collaboration. This 
includes our work with Equinor in the North Sea, where we drilled more than one million feet with best-in-class 
performance. In addition, in partnership with ADNOC Drilling, we mobilized 10 rigs and drilled over 550,000 feet 
on the first 33 wells with a 26 percent improvement in drilling efficiency. In addition, we gained traction with 
our Subsea Connect approach, which combines solutions from across our portfolio with a collaborative 
project approach to improve project economics. Key wins from the year include the Balder X project in 
the North Sea, Ichthys gas field offshore Australia, and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development. We also 
continued our liquefied natural gas (LNG)  leadership position, winning contracts for every major LNG project 
sanctioned in 2019.

Build for the future

Leading through technology

The opportunity to capitalize on 
new markets

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We take a disciplined approach to product development to continue our technology leadership and drive 
returns. We are strengthening our technical and digital capabilities and transforming our supply chain 
through collaborations with leaders in AI, machine learning, and cloud and edge computing, and through 
advancements in additive manufacturing. During the year, we introduced more than 75 new products 
and received more than 2,700 patents globally. We formed collaborations with C3.ai and Microsoft to 
deliver AI solutions, and launched our first commercial application Reliability. In 2019, we produced more 
than 20,000 3-D printed parts and qualified more than 200+ individual components, doubling our total 
parts qualified to date. We are also creating new digital inventory and printing parts and products closer 
to the point of use, resulting in faster repairs, qualifications, higher productivity, and lower carbon output. 
Leveraging technology across our portfolio creates value for customers and our operations.

Leading through the energy transition

We are deploying our existing low-carbon solutions and building our new-energy portfolio. In 2019, we 
installed the world’s first remotely controlled automated directional drilling system for Equinor, improving 
safety and productivity, with a lower carbon footprint. Our LM9000 aeroderivative gas turbine reduces NOx 
emissions by 40% and overall CO2 equivalent emissions by up to 25% compared to alternative turbines, and 
we have reconfigured our NovaLT gas turbine generator technology to operate 100 percent on hydrogen. 
Our core compression technologies can also be applied in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, as 
well as help deliver mechanical storage of energy for use in peak demand for renewables. In addition, 
we have a suite of technologies that can monitor, manage, and reduce fugitive emissions and flaring, as 
well as condition monitoring for renewables. For example, we used drones coupled with AI technology to 
inspect more than 30 well pads per day for methane emissions, oil leaks, and other potential problems for 
a customer in the Permian Basin, and we have monitoring devices deployed on more than 32,000 wind 
turbines globally, or approximately 10 percent of the total wind power today.

Drive internal efficiencies

We’re running our 

business better

We’re improving  

project outcomes

We’re growing along  

the gas value chain

Improve productivity and 

project economics

Evolve our priorities 

and portfolio

~60basis points of margin* 

400drilling days saved on the first 

71MTPA of LNG projects 

improvement in 2019

33 wells with ADNOC Drilling

awarded in 2019

Incubate and invest 

in innovation

We’re investing 

in innovation

We’re advancing 

energy technology

We’re transforming  

our supply chain

Strengthen AI & 

digital capabilities

Transform design and 

manufacturing

$687M

investment in research & 

2,700+

global patents 

20K+

3D-printed parts produced, 

development in 2019

awarded in 2019

200+ parts qualified

Eliminate our 

carbon footprint

Reduce customers’ 

carbon footprint

Grow our new 

energy portfolio

We’re reducing our 

We’re reducing customer 

We’re enabling 

own emissions

emissions up to

renewables

175+

facilities powered by 

50%for methane and related 

32K+

monitoring systems 

renewable energy globally

emissions with deployed 

installed on wind turbines 

Flare.IQ applications

over the last decade

2019 Annual ReportCore competitiveness

Leading product companies

The ‘must do’ fundamentals to 

drive higher cash flow and returns

Build for the future

Leading through technology

The opportunity to capitalize on 

new markets

We are improving the way we run our businesses and how we build and deliver our products and services 

for customers, while evolving our portfolio. In 2019, we improved internal operations by streamlining our 

operational footprint, optimizing our supply chain, and managing our assets more efficiently. We delivered 

higher productivity for customers through strong operational execution and closer collaboration. This 

includes our work with Equinor in the North Sea, where we drilled more than one million feet with best-in-class 

performance. In addition, in partnership with ADNOC Drilling, we mobilized 10 rigs and drilled over 550,000 feet 

on the first 33 wells with a 26 percent improvement in drilling efficiency. In addition, we gained traction with 

our Subsea Connect approach, which combines solutions from across our portfolio with a collaborative 

project approach to improve project economics. Key wins from the year include the Balder X project in 

the North Sea, Ichthys gas field offshore Australia, and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development. We also 

continued our liquefied natural gas (LNG)  leadership position, winning contracts for every major LNG project 

sanctioned in 2019.

We take a disciplined approach to product development to continue our technology leadership and drive 

returns. We are strengthening our technical and digital capabilities and transforming our supply chain 

through collaborations with leaders in AI, machine learning, and cloud and edge computing, and through 

advancements in additive manufacturing. During the year, we introduced more than 75 new products 

and received more than 2,700 patents globally. We formed collaborations with C3.ai and Microsoft to 

deliver AI solutions, and launched our first commercial application Reliability. In 2019, we produced more 

than 20,000 3-D printed parts and qualified more than 200+ individual components, doubling our total 

parts qualified to date. We are also creating new digital inventory and printing parts and products closer 

to the point of use, resulting in faster repairs, qualifications, higher productivity, and lower carbon output. 

Leveraging technology across our portfolio creates value for customers and our operations.

Leading through the energy transition

We are deploying our existing low-carbon solutions and building our new-energy portfolio. In 2019, we 

installed the world’s first remotely controlled automated directional drilling system for Equinor, improving 

safety and productivity, with a lower carbon footprint. Our LM9000 aeroderivative gas turbine reduces NOx 

emissions by 40% and overall CO2 equivalent emissions by up to 25% compared to alternative turbines, and 

we have reconfigured our NovaLT gas turbine generator technology to operate 100 percent on hydrogen. 

Our core compression technologies can also be applied in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, as 

well as help deliver mechanical storage of energy for use in peak demand for renewables. In addition, 

we have a suite of technologies that can monitor, manage, and reduce fugitive emissions and flaring, as 

well as condition monitoring for renewables. For example, we used drones coupled with AI technology to 

inspect more than 30 well pads per day for methane emissions, oil leaks, and other potential problems for 

Drive internal efficiencies

Improve productivity and 
project economics

Evolve our priorities 
and portfolio

We’re running our 
business better

We’re improving  
project outcomes

We’re growing along  
the gas value chain

~60basis points of margin* 

400drilling days saved on the first 

71MTPA of LNG projects 

improvement in 2019

33 wells with ADNOC Drilling

awarded in 2019

Incubate and invest 
in innovation

We’re investing 
in innovation

We’re advancing 
energy technology

We’re transforming  
our supply chain

Strengthen AI & 
digital capabilities

Transform design and 
manufacturing

$687M

investment in research & 
development in 2019

2,700+

global patents 
awarded in 2019

20K+

3D-printed parts produced, 
200+ parts qualified

Eliminate our 
carbon footprint

Reduce customers’ 
carbon footprint

Grow our new 
energy portfolio

We’re reducing our 
own emissions

We’re reducing customer 
emissions up to

We’re enabling 
renewables

175+

facilities powered by 
renewable energy globally

50%for methane and related 

emissions with deployed 
Flare.IQ applications

32K+

monitoring systems 
installed on wind turbines 
over the last decade

a customer in the Permian Basin, and we have monitoring devices deployed on more than 32,000 wind 

*  Margin improvement is based on adjusted operating income, which is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the GAAP to 

turbines globally, or approximately 10 percent of the total wind power today.

non-GAAP measures table at the end of this document for a reconciliation.

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Operating responsibly

People

65%increase in global employee 

community service hours

Planet

Net zero

carbon emissions by 2050

Principles

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Perfect HSE Days

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Our strategy is enabled by who we are and how we work
Our sustainability framework is built around people, planet, and principles. It is 
embedded at every level of our organization and oversight rests with our board 
of directors.

People

Planet

To continue driving a diverse and inclusive (D&I) environment internally 
and across our supply chain, in 2019 we reintroduced nine global 
Employee Resource Groups that mobilize thousands of employees 
around shared interests, and we formalized our supplier diversity 
program. We also created a culture and change network with more 
than 3,000 employee ambassadors globally, and rolled out new 
flexible work schedules and recruiting programs. In 2019, employees 
aligned in community service around areas of education and training, 
sustainability in communities, and public health and safety. This 
alignment strengthened our positive impact on communities globally 
with more than 28,000 volunteer hours reported, a 65 percent increase 
from the prior year.

In January 2019, we made an industry-leading commitment to reduce 
emissions from our operations to net-zero CO2 equivalent by 2050. 
We have proactively worked to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 
over the last decade and continue efforts to reduce our overall 
environmental footprint by using materials wisely and preserving land, 
water, and air quality. In late 2019, we entered into an agreement to 
purchase 100 percent of our Texas electricity from renewable sources, 
bringing our total number of global sites powered by renewables to 
more than 175.

Principles

During the year, we enhanced our culture of compliance, introducing the 
new Baker Hughes code of conduct Our Way, and we continued training 
employees on a variety of topics including Anti-Corruption/Bribery, Data 
Privacy, Trade Compliance, Conflicts of Interest, Harassment Prevention, 
and Anti-Boycott. Baker Hughes also announced its participation in the 
United Nations Global Compact, an important commitment to align 
our business practices with the compact’s Ten Principles in human 
rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and to take actions that 
advance broader societal goals.

2019 Annual Report 
 
 
UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019

OR

  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 1-38143

Baker Hughes Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

81-4403168
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

17021 Aldine Westfield Road

Houston,  Texas

(Address of principal executive offices)

77073-5101
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 439-8600
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 Par Value per Share

BKR

New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Act.  Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing 
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes    No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or 
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company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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Emerging growth company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any 
new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  YES    NO  

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of 
the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (based on the closing price on June 30, 2019 reported by the New York Stock 
Exchange) was approximately $9,854,020,448.

As of February 6, 2020, the registrant had outstanding 653,509,914 shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share and 
377,427,884 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this 
Form 10-K.

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Item 1.

Business

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 2.

Item 3.

Properties

Legal Proceedings

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Part I

Part II

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 

Item 5.

Item 6.

Equity Securities

Selected Financial Data

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income (Loss)

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Changes in Equity

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Item 9B. Other Information

Part III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11. Executive Compensation

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder 

Item 12.

Matters

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Part IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

PART I

Baker Hughes Company (Baker Hughes, the Company, we, us, or our) is an energy technology company with 

a diversified portfolio of technologies and services that span the energy and industrial value chain.  We conduct 
business in more than 120 countries and employ approximately 68,000 employees.  The Company was formed as 
the result of a combination between Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) and the oil and gas business (GE O&G) of 
General Electric Company (GE) (the Transactions), which resulted in GE owning approximately 62.5% of the 
Company.  As a result of the Transactions, substantially all of the business of GE O&G and of Baker Hughes, was 
transferred to a subsidiary of the Company, Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC (BHGE LLC).  As of September 16, 
2019, GE ceased to hold more than 50% of the voting power of all classes of our outstanding voting stock.  
Subsequently, on October 17, 2019, the Company changed its name from Baker Hughes, a GE company to Baker 
Hughes Company.  On October 18, 2019, the Company began trading as BKR on the New York Stock Exchange. 

SEPARATION FROM GE

In June 2018, GE announced their intention to pursue an orderly separation from Baker Hughes over time.  To 

that end, in November 2018, we completed a secondary public offering in which GE and its affiliates sold 101.2 
million shares of our Class A common stock.  We did not receive any proceeds from the shares sold by GE and its 
affiliates.  The offering included the exchange by GE and its affiliates of common units of BHGE LLC (LLC Units), 
together with the corresponding shares of our Class B common stock, for our Class A common stock.  Also, in 
November 2018, we repurchased 65 million of our Class B common stock, together with an equal number of 
associated LLC Units, from GE and its affiliates for $1.5 billion.  In connection with this repurchase, the 
corresponding shares of Class B common stock and LLC Units were canceled.  As a result of this secondary 
offering and repurchase, GE's interest in Baker Hughes was reduced from approximately 62.5% to approximately 
50.4%.

In November 2018, we entered into a Master Agreement and a series of related ancillary agreements and 
binding term sheets with GE and BHGE LLC (collectively, the Master Agreement Framework, which were later 
negotiated into definitive agreements) designed to further solidify the commercial and technological collaboration 
between us and GE.  The Master Agreement Framework focuses on areas where we work most closely with GE on 
developing leading technology and executing for customers.  First, we defined the parameters for long-term 
collaboration and partnership with GE on critical rotating equipment technology.  Second, for our digital software 
and technology business we agreed to maintain the status quo as the exclusive supplier of GE Digital oil and-gas 
applications, although this commercial arrangement was modified pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement, discussed 
below, including by rendering the relationship with GE Digital to be nonexclusive with respect to digital offerings in 
the oil and gas space.  Finally, we reached agreements on a number of other areas including our controls business, 
pension, taxes, and intercompany services.  All agreements within the Master Agreement Framework were finalized 
by the first quarter of 2019.

In July 2019, we also entered into an Omnibus Agreement, a general framework agreement that addresses 
certain outstanding matters under existing long-term commercial agreements between us and GE.  The Omnibus 
Agreement contains provisions regarding, among other things, (i) the repayment of certain outstanding amounts 
mutually owed by the parties, (ii) certain employee and assets transfers (including the allocation of costs and 
expenses associated therewith), and (iii) certain matters related to three international joint ventures.  Modifications 
to the commercial arrangements between us and GE included, among other things, modification of the relationship 
between BHGE LLC and GE Digital to be nonexclusive with respect to digital offerings in the oil and gas space. 

In September 2019, we completed another secondary public offering in which GE and its affiliates sold 132.3 

million shares of our Class A common stock.  We did not receive any proceeds from the shares sold by GE and its 
affiliates in this offering.  The offering included the exchange by GE and its affiliates of LLC Units, together with the 
corresponding shares of our Class B common stock, for our Class A common stock.  Also, in September 2019, we 
repurchased 11.9 million shares of our Class B common stock, together with an equal number of associated LLC 
Units, from GE and its affiliates for $250 million.  In connection with this repurchase, the corresponding shares of 
Class B common stock and LLC Units were canceled.  As a result of this secondary offering and repurchase, GE's 
interest in Baker Hughes was reduced to approximately 36.8%, and therefore, GE ceased to hold more than 50% of 

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the voting power of all classes of our outstanding voting stock.  As of December 31, 2019, GE's interest in us was 
36.7%. 

For a discussion of certain risks associated with the separation, including risks related to our business, financial 

condition and results of operations, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors-Risks Factors Related to the Separation from GE.”  
For further details on the Master Agreement Framework and Omnibus Agreement, see "Note 19. Related Party 
Disclosures" of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein.  

OUR VISION

We are an energy technology company with a diversified portfolio of technologies and services that span the 
energy and industrial value chain.  In 2019, we generated revenue of $23,838 million and conducted business in 
more than 120 countries.  With the breadth of our portfolio, leading technology, and unique partnership models, we 
are positioned to deliver outcome-based solutions across the industry.  By integrating health, safety & environment 
(HSE) into everything we do, we protect our people, our customers, and the environment.  We believe in doing the 
right thing every time, and delivering the best quality and safest products, services, processes, solutions, and 
technologies in the industry.

The oil and gas macroeconomic environment continues to be dynamic, and the demand for more energy and 
the transition to new energy sources is accelerating.  We believe the industry is going through a transformation that 
requires a change in how we work.  Irrespective of commodity prices, our customers are focused on reducing both 
capital and operating expenditures.  Our customers expect new models and solutions to deliver sustainable 
productivity improvements and leverage economies of scale, with a lower carbon footprint.  That is why our strategy 
is focused on improving our core competitiveness and delivering higher-productivity solutions today, while 
positioning for the energy transition.  Our strategy is based on three growth areas:

•  Transforming our core through leading product companies: We are focused on delivering more 

efficient products and services, integrated offerings, and outcome-based solutions to improve total project 
economics.

•  Lead with technology: We are expanding our digital and technology offerings to help facilitate better, 

safer, and more reliable operations for our customers, while improving our own operational and execution 
capabilities. 

•  Lead the energy transition: We are positioning the Company as the leading energy technology company 
to enable the energy transition. We plan to grow across the gas value chain, and develop products and 
services to help the industry lower carbon emissions. 

We believe we have an important role to play in society as an industry leader and partner.  In January 2019, we 

made a commitment to reduce CO2 equivalent (eq.) emissions from our operations by 50 percent by 2030, 
achieving net-zero CO2 eq. emissions by 2050.  We are investing in our portfolio of advanced technologies to assist 
customers with reducing their carbon footprint.

We reported in our 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility report a 34% reduction in operating emissions since 
2012 through a commitment to new technology and operational efficiencies.  We will continue to employ a broad 
range of emissions reduction initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, energy sourcing and 
generation.  We have established a global additive manufacturing technology network with a mission to bring 
commercial-scale production closer to customers, reducing transportation impact and associated emissions.

We expect to benefit from the following:

•  Scope and scale:  We have global presence and a broad, diversified portfolio.  Our products, services, and 
expertise serve the upstream, midstream/liquefied natural gas (LNG) and downstream sectors of the oil and 
gas industry, as well as broader chemical and industrial segments, matching energy leaders in many areas.  
We deliver through our four product companies (also referred to as operating segments): Oilfield Services; 
Oilfield Equipment; Turbomachinery & Process Solutions; and Digital Solutions as discussed below under 
"Products and Services," and each are among the top four providers in their respective segments.

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•  Technology:  Our culture is built on a heritage of innovation and invention in research and development, 

with complementary capabilities.  Technology remains a differentiator for us, and a key enabler to drive the 
efficiency and productivity gains our customers need.  We also have a range of technologies that support 
our customers' efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.  We remain committed to investing in our products 
and services to maintain our leadership position across our offerings, including $687 million research & 
development spend in 2019. 

•  Digital capabilities:  We expect to benefit from the emerging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) based 

solutions as part of our customers’ digital transformation initiatives.  Launched in 2019, our partnership with 
C3.ai will enable us to deliver AI that is faster, easier, and more scalable to drive outcomes for our 
customers.  We will deliver existing technology to oil and gas customers and collaborate on new AI 
applications specific for oil and gas outcomes.  We will also apply these applications internally to improve 
operational efficiencies.  We are also leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques to transform our 
supply chain and design new parts and components that ultimately will lower costs and operational carbon 
emissions.

•  Energy transition solutions:  We are positioned to support our customers' efforts to reduce their carbon 
footprint with a range of emissions-reduction products.  This includes more efficient power generation and 
compression technology that reduces carbon emissions.  We also have a range of inspection and sensor 
technology that can monitor and help reduce flaring and emissions. 

ORDERS AND REMAINING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS

Remaining performance obligations (RPO), a defined term under generally accepted accounting principles 
(GAAP), are unfilled customer orders for products and product services excluding any purchase order that provides 
the customer with the ability to cancel or terminate without incurring a substantive penalty, even if the likelihood of 
cancellation is remote based on historical experience.  For product services, an amount is included for the expected 
life of the contract.

We recognized orders of $27.0 billion, $23.9 billion and $17.2 billion in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  As 

of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the remaining performance obligations totaled $22.9 billion, $21.0 billion 
and $21.0 billion, respectively. 

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

We are an energy technology company that has a diverse portfolio of equipment and service capabilities that 

span the energy and industrial value chain.  Our reportable segments, which are the same as our operating 
segments, are organized based on the nature of our markets and customers.  We report our operating results 
through our four operating segments that consist of similar products and services within each segment as described 
below.

Oilfield Services

The Oilfield Services (OFS) segment provides products and services for onshore and offshore operations 

across the lifecycle of a well, ranging from drilling, evaluation, completion, production, and intervention.  The 
segment includes product lines that design and manufacture products and provide services to help operators find, 
evaluate, drill, and produce hydrocarbons. 

Products and services include diamond and tri-cone drill bits, drilling services, including directional drilling 
technology, measurement while drilling and logging while drilling, wireline services, drilling and completions fluids, 
completions tools and systems, wellbore intervention tools and services, artificial lift systems, and oilfield and 
industrial chemicals.  

OFS’ core evaluation and drilling technologies provide greater understanding of the subsurface to enable 

smoother, faster drilling and precise wellbore placement, leading to improved recovery and project economics.  With 
our broad completions portfolio, OFS can provide tailored well integrity solutions for all well types.  Drawing from a 
wide range of chemical and artificial lift technologies, coupled with production optimization software, OFS can help 
lower the cost per barrel for the life of an asset.  OFS also provides integrated well services to plan and execute 
projects ranging from well construction, intervention, and production services through well abandonment.

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Our customers include the large integrated major and super-major oil and natural gas companies, U.S. and 
international independent oil and natural gas companies, and the national or state-owned oil companies as well as 
oilfield service companies. 

Oilfield Equipment

The Oilfield Equipment (OFE) segment provides a broad portfolio of mission critical products and services 

that serve as the last line of defense during drilling and over the life of a field.  These products and services are 
required to facilitate the safe and reliable control and flow of hydrocarbons from the wellhead to the production 
facilities.  The OFE portfolio has solutions for the subsea, offshore surface and onshore operating environments.  
OFE designs and manufactures subsea and surface drilling and production systems and provides a full range of 
services related to onshore and offshore drilling and production operations.

The OFE segment includes subsea and surface drilling equipment, subsea production systems (SPS), 

flexible pipe systems for subsea flowlines, risers and onshore pipes, surface and subsea wellheads, surface 
pressure control equipment, subsea well intervention solutions and related service solutions.  The OFE drilling 
product line offers blowout preventers, control systems, marine drilling risers, wellhead connectors, diverters, 
and related services for floaters, jack-ups and land drilling rigs.  OFE’s SPS portfolio includes subsea trees, 
control systems, manifolds, connection systems, wellheads, specialty connectors & pipes, installation and 
decommissioning solutions, and related services for Life of Field solutions and well intervention.  OFE also 
provides advanced flexible pipe products including risers, flowlines, fluid transfer lines and subsea jumpers, for 
floating production facilities across a range of operating environments.  In addition, OFE offers a full range of 
onshore wellhead products, flow equipment, valves, actuators, as well as related services.  OFE also offers a 
range of comprehensive, worldwide services for installation, technical support, well access through subsea 
intervention systems, operating resources and tools, offshore products and brownfield asset integrity solutions.

OFE customers are oil and gas operators, drilling contractors and engineering, procurement and 

construction (EPC) contractors seeking to undertake new subsea projects, mid-life upgrades and maintenance, 
well interventions and workover campaigns.  OFE strives for a leadership position within the 20 Kpsi subsea 
drilling systems, large-bore gas fields, deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas fields and fields with long 
tieback distances.  Additionally, through Subsea Connect, OFE offers integrated solutions to drive outcomes for 
customers. 

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

The Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) segment provides equipment and related services for 
mechanical-drive, compression and power-generation applications across the oil and gas industry and energy 
industry, the on-and-offshore, LNG, pipeline and gas storage, refining, petrochemical, distributed gas, flow and 
process control and industrial segments.  TPS is a leader in designing, manufacturing, maintaining and upgrading 
rotating equipment across the entire oil and gas value chain.

The TPS segment includes drivers, driven equipment, flow control, and turnkey solutions.  Drivers are 
comprised of aero-derivative gas turbines, heavy-duty gas turbines, small- to medium-sized industrial gas 
turbines, steam turbines, and hot gas and turbo expanders.  TPS’ driven equipment consists of generators, 
reciprocating, centrifugal, zero emission and subsea compressors.  TPS’ flow portfolio includes pumps, valves, 
regulators, control systems, and other flow and process control technologies.  As part of its turnkey solutions, TPS 
offers power generation and gas compression modules, waste heat/energy/pressure recovery, energy storage, 
modularized small and large liquefaction plants, carbon capture, and storage/use facilities.  TPS also offers 
genuine spare parts, system upgrades, conversion solutions, digital advanced services and turnkey solutions to 
refurbish, rejuvenate and, improve the output from a single machine up to an entire plant.

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TPS’ products enable customers to increase upstream oil and gas production, liquefy natural gas, compress 

gas for transport via pipelines, generate electricity, store gas and energy, refine oil and gas and produce 
petrochemicals, while minimizing both operational and environmental risks in the most extreme service conditions 
and enhancing overall efficiency.  TPS’ customers are upstream, midstream and downstream, onshore and 
offshore, and small to large scale.  Midstream and downstream customers include LNG plants, pipelines, storage 
facilities, refineries, and a wide range of industrial and EPC companies.  As a supplier of turbomachinery 
equipment and solutions, TPS uses technology to help customers reduce their environmental impact by making 
their operations more efficient and enhancing their productivity, reducing emissions through flaring, venting and 
fuel combustion and introducing new technologies that improve their ability to reduce unwanted fugitive 
emissions.

TPS’ value proposition is founded on its turbomachinery and flow control technology, a unique competence to 

integrate gas turbines and compressors in the most critical natural gas applications, best-in-class manufacturing 
and testing capabilities, reliable maintenance and service operations, and innovative real-time diagnostics and 
control systems, enabling condition-based maintenance and increasing overall productivity, availability, efficiency, 
and reliability for oil and gas assets.  TPS differentiates itself from competitors with its expertise in technology and 
project management, local presence and partnerships, as well as the deep industry know-how of its teams to 
provide fully integrated equipment and services solutions with state-of-art technology from design and manufacture 
through to operations.

Digital Solutions

Digital Solutions combines sophisticated hardware technologies with enterprise-class software products and 
analytics to connect industrial assets, providing customers with the data, safety and security needed to reliably and 
efficiently improve operations. 

The DS segment includes condition monitoring, industrial controls, non-destructive technologies, measurement, 

sensing, and pipeline solutions.  Condition monitoring technologies include the Bently Nevada® and System 1® 
brands, providing rack-based vibration monitoring equipment and sensors primarily for power generation and oil and 
gas operations.  The DS Waygate Technologies product line includes non-destructive testing technology, software, 
and services, including industrial radiography, ultrasonic sensors, testing machines and gauges, NDT film, and 
remote visual inspection.

The DS Process and Pipeline Services product line (PPS) provides pre-commissioning and maintenance 
services to improve throughput and asset integrity for process facilities and pipelines while achieving the highest 
returns possible.  In addition, the PPS product line provides inline inspection solutions to support pipeline integrity 
and includes nitrogen, bolting, torqueing and leak detection services, as well as the world’s largest fleet of air 
compressors to dry pipelines after hydrotesting.  The DS Measurement and Sensing product line provides 
instrumentation to better detect and analyze pressure, flow, gas, and moisture conditions.  The DS Control Solutions 
product line provides comprehensive, scalable industrial controls systems, safety systems (SIL), hardware, software 
cybersecurity solutions and services.

The DS segment helps companies monitor and optimize industrial assets while mitigating risk and boosting 

safety, by providing performance management, and condition and asset health monitoring.  It also provides 
customers the technical capabilities to drive enterprise wide digital transformation of business processes and to 
focus on better production outcomes along the entire oil & gas value chain and adjacent industries, using sensors, 
services and inspections to connect industrial assets to the Industrial Internet.  The DS software business is built to 
handle data at an industrial scale, giving customers the power to innovate, and make faster, more confident 
decisions to maximize performance. 

MARKETS AND COMPETITION

We sell to our customers through direct and indirect channels.  Our primary sales channel is through our direct 
sales force, which has a strong regional focus with local teams close to the customer, who are able to draw support 
from centers of excellence in each of our major product lines.  No single customer accounted for 10% or more of 
our revenue in the current year.

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Our products and services are sold in highly competitive markets and the competitive environment varies by 

product line, as discussed below: 

Oilfield Services

Our OFS segment believes that the principal competitive factors in the industries and markets it serves are 

product and service quality, reliability and availability, health, safety and environmental standards, technical 
proficiency, and price.  Our products and services are sold in highly competitive markets and revenue and earnings 
are affected by changes in commodity prices, fluctuations in the level of drilling, workover and completion activity in 
major markets, general economic conditions, foreign currency exchange fluctuations and governmental regulations.  
While we may have contracts with customers that include multiple well projects and that may extend over a period 
of time ranging from two to four years, our services and products are generally provided on a well-by-well basis.  
Most contracts cover our pricing of the products and services, but do not necessarily establish an obligation to use 
our products and services.  OFS segment competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Weatherford 
International. 

Oilfield Equipment 

Our OFE segment believes that the principal competitive factors in the industries and markets it serves are 

product and service quality, reliability and on time delivery, health, safety and environmental standards, technical 
proficiency, availability of spare parts, and price.  Its strong track record of innovation enables OFE to enter into 
long-term, performance-based service agreements with our customers.  In the SPS product line, the primary 
competitors of OFE include Schlumberger, TechnipFMC, Aker Solutions ASA, Proserv, and Dril-Quip Inc.  In the 
flexible pipe product line, competitors include TechnipFMC, National Oilwell Varco (NOV), Airborne, and Magma.  In 
the drilling product line, competitors include NOV and Schlumberger.  In the surface pressure control product line, 
the primary competitors include Cactus Wellhead, TechnipFMC, and Schlumberger.

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions 

Our TPS segment believes that the principal competitive factors in the industries and markets it serves are 
product range (or power range measured in megawatts) coverage, efficiency, product reliability and availability, 
service capabilities, references, emissions, and price.  Our primary equipment competitors include Siemens (Power 
and Gas business unit), Solar (a Caterpillar company), MAN Turbo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Elliot Ebara. In 
the valves and pumps product line, competitors include Emerson, Flowserve, Metso and Sulzer.  Our aftermarket 
equipment product line competes with independent service providers such as Masaood John Brown, EthosEnergy, 
Sulzer, MTU, and Chromalloy.

Digital Solutions 

Our DS segment believes that the principal competitive factors in the industries and markets it serves are 

superior product technology, service, quality, and reliability.  Our DS segment competes across a wide range of 
industries, including oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, and light and heavy industrials.  The products and 
services are sold in a diversified, fragmented arena with a broad range of competitors.  Although no single company 
competes directly with DS across all its product lines, various companies compete in one or more products.  
Competitors include Emerson, Honeywell Process Solutions, Olympus, Schneider Electric, and Siemens.

CONTRACTS

We conduct our business under various types of contracts in the upstream, midstream, and downstream 
segments, including fixed-fee or turnkey contracts, transactional agreements for products and services, and long-
term aftermarket service agreements.

We enjoy stable relationships with many of our customers based on long-term project contracts and master 

service agreements.  Several of those contracts require us to commit to a fixed price based on the customer’s 
technical specifications with little or no legal relief available due to changes in circumstances, such as changes in 
local laws, or industry or geopolitical events.  In some cases, failure to deliver products or perform services within 
contractual commitments may lead to liquidated damages claims.  We seek to mitigate these exposures through 
close collaboration with our customers. 

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We strive to negotiate the terms of our customer contracts consistent with what we consider to be industry best 

practices.  Our customers typically indemnify us for certain claims arising from: the injury or death of their 
employees and often their other contractors; the loss of or damage to their facility and equipment, and often that of 
their other contractors; pollution originating from their equipment or facility; and all liabilities related to the well and 
subsurface operations, including loss or damage to the well or reservoir, loss of well control, fire, explosion, or any 
uncontrolled flow of oil or gas.  Conversely, we typically indemnify our customers for certain claims arising from: the 
injury or death of our employees and sometimes that of our subcontractors; the loss of or damage to our 
equipment; and pollution originating from our equipment above the surface of the earth while under our control.  
Where the above indemnities do not apply or are not consistent with industry best practices, we typically provide a 
capped indemnity for damages caused to the customer by our negligence, and include an overall limitation of 
liability clause.  It is also our general practice to include a limitation of liability for consequential loss, including loss 
of profits and loss of revenue, in all customer contracts.

Our indemnity structure may not protect us in every case.  Certain U.S. states have enacted oil and natural 

gas specific anti-indemnity statutes that can void the allocation of liability agreed to in a contract.  State law, laws 
in countries outside the U.S., public policy, or the negotiated terms of a customer contract may also limit indemnity 
obligations in the event of the gross negligence or willful misconduct.  We sometimes contract with customers that 
are not the end user of our products.  It is our practice to seek to obtain an indemnity from our customer for any 
end-user claims, but this is not always possible.  Similarly, government agencies and other third parties, including 
in some cases other contractors of our customers, may make claims in respect of which we are not indemnified 
and for which responsibility is assessed proportionate to fault.  Deviations from our standard contracting practices 
are examined through an established risk deviation process.

The Company maintains a commercial general liability insurance policy program that covers against certain 

operating hazards, including product liability claims and personal injury claims, as well as certain limited 
environmental pollution claims for damage to a third party or its property arising out of contact with pollution for 
which the Company is liable; however, clean up and well control costs are not covered by such program.  All of the 
insurance policies purchased by the Company are subject to deductible and/or self-insured retention amounts for 
which we are responsible for payment, specific terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions.  There can be no 
assurance that the nature and amount of Company insurance will be sufficient to fully indemnify us against 
liabilities related to our business.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

We engage in research and development activities directed primarily toward the development of new products, 
services, technology, and other solutions, as well as the improvement of existing products, services and the design 
of specialized products to meet specific customer needs.  We continue to invest across all operating segments in 
products to enhance safety, develop capability, improve performance, and reduce costs aligned with our operational 
strategy.  In OFS, we invested in a range of formation evaluation capabilities as well as drilling, completions, and 
production hardware.  In OFE, the recent focus has been to expand capability into deeper water, longer offsets and 
at higher pressures as well as modular designs that allow for simpler and more integrated subsea systems as with 
our AptaraTM product line.  Additionally, subsea power and processing is also an area in which we are investing, 
covering both pumping and compression.  In TPS, we continue to invest in our latest generation of gas turbines for 
energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint such as our LM9000TM and Nova LTTM products.  DS continues to 
invest in advanced digital solutions designed to improve the efficiency, reliability and safety of oil & gas production 
operations.  These systems integrate operational data and provide analytics from producing oil and gas facilities 
helping to prevent unplanned downtime and improve facility reliability.  In addition, DS invests in a broad range of 
measurement and control solutions spanning multiple industries, including methane detection systems like LumenTM 
used for oil and gas operations, and additionally inspection technologies for consumer electronics.  Our Enterprise 
Technology Operations expanded its investments in the fields of additive manufacturing, AI, edge computing, and 
broader data science capabilities. 

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our technology, brands and other intellectual property (IP) rights are important elements of our business.  We 

rely on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret laws, as well as non-disclosure and employee invention 
assignment agreements to protect our intellectual property rights.  Many patents and patent applications comprise 
the Baker Hughes portfolio and are owned by us.  Other patents and patent applications applicable to our 
products and services are licensed to us by GE and, in some cases, third parties.  We do not consider any 
individual patent to be material to our business operations.

In connection with the Master Agreement Framework, GE entered into an amended and restated IP cross-

license agreement (the IP Cross-License Agreement) with BHGE LLC.  GE agreed to perpetually license to 
BHGE LLC the right to use certain intellectual property owned or controlled by GE pursuant to the terms of the IP 
Cross-License Agreement.  BHGE LLC in return, also agreed to perpetually license to GE the right to use certain 
intellectual property rights owned or controlled by BHGE LLC pursuant to the terms of the IP Cross-License 
Agreement.  This IP Cross-License Agreement allows both parties to have continued and permanent rights to 
commercially utilize certain intellectual property of the other pursuant to the terms of the agreement. 

We follow a policy of seeking patent and trademark protection in numerous countries and regions throughout 
the world for products and methods that appear to have commercial significance.  We believe that maintenance, 
protection and enforcement of our patents, trademarks, and related intellectual property rights is central to the 
conduct of our business, and aggressively pursue protection of our intellectual property rights against infringement, 
misappropriation or other violation worldwide as we deem appropriate to protect our business.  Additionally, we 
consider the quality and timely delivery of our products, the service we provide to our customers, and the technical 
knowledge and skills of our personnel to be other important components of the portfolio of capabilities and assets 
supporting our ability to compete.

SEASONALITY

Our operations can be affected by seasonal weather, which can temporarily affect the delivery and performance 

of our products and services, and our customers' budgetary cycles.  Examples of seasonal events that can impact 
our business are set forth below:

•  The severity and duration of both the summer and the winter in North America can have a significant impact 
on activity levels.  In Canada, the timing and duration of the spring thaw directly affects activity levels, which 
reach seasonal lows during the second quarter and build through the third and fourth quarters to a seasonal 
high in the first quarter.

•  Adverse weather conditions, such as hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, may interrupt or curtail our coastal 

and offshore drilling, or our customers’ operations, cause supply disruptions and result in a loss of revenue 
and damage to our equipment and facilities, which may or may not be insured.

•  Severe weather during the winter months normally results in reduced activity levels in the North Sea and 

Russia generally in the first quarter and may interrupt or curtail our operations, or our customers’ 
operations, in those areas and result in a loss of revenue.

•  Scheduled repair and maintenance of offshore facilities in the North Sea can reduce activity in the second 

and third quarters.

•  Many of our international oilfield customers increase orders for certain products and services in the fourth 

quarter.

•  Our process & pipeline business in the DS segment typically experiences lower sales during the first and 

fourth quarters of the year due to the Northern Hemisphere winter.

•  Our broader DS and TPS businesses typically experiences higher customer activity as a result of spending 

patterns in the second half of the year.

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RAW MATERIALS

We purchase various raw materials and component parts for use in manufacturing our products and delivering 
our services.  The principal raw materials we use include steel alloys, chromium, nickel, titanium, barite, beryllium, 
copper, lead, tungsten carbide, synthetic and natural diamonds, gels, sand and other proppants, printed circuit 
boards and other electronic components, and hydrocarbon-based chemical feed stocks.  Raw materials that are 
essential to our business are normally readily available from multiple sources, but may be subject to price volatility.  
Market conditions can trigger constraints in the supply of certain raw materials, and we are always seeking ways to 
ensure the availability and manage the cost of raw materials.  Our procurement department uses its size and buying 
power to enhance its access to key materials at competitive prices.

In addition to raw materials and component parts, we also use the products and services of metal fabricators, 

machine shops, foundries, forge shops, assembly operations, contract manufacturers, logistics providers, 
packagers, indirect material providers, and others in order to produce and deliver products to customers.  These 
materials and services are generally available from multiple sources.

EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 2019, we had approximately 68,000 employees, of which the majority are outside the U.S.  

Approximately 10% of these employees are represented under collective bargaining agreements or similar-type 
labor arrangements.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

We are committed to the health and safety of people, protection of the environment and compliance with 

environmental laws, regulations and our policies.  Our past and present operations include activities that are subject 
to extensive domestic (including U.S. federal, state and local) and international regulations with regard to air, land 
and water quality and other environmental matters.  Regulations continue to evolve, and changes in standards of 
enforcement of existing regulations, as well as the enactment of new legislation, may require us and our customers 
to modify, supplement or replace equipment or facilities or to change or discontinue present methods of operation.  
Our environmental compliance expenditures and our capital costs for environmental control equipment may change 
accordingly.

We recognize that environmental challenges including climate change warrant meaningful action.  In 2019, we 
announced our commitment to reduce our carbon equivalent emissions 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.  
This goal encompasses emissions from our direct operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) as compared to our 
baseline year of 2012 and was set to align with the Paris Accord and the specific recommendations of the United 
Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5oC.  We have 
proactively worked to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions over the last decade and continue efforts to reduce our 
overall environmental footprint by using materials wisely and preserving land, water and air quality.  Our 
sustainability commitments include our formal participation in the UN Global Compact, which commenced in 2019 
and requires annual communication of progress.  This Compact requires commitment to the UN Sustainable 
Development Goals and ten principles including a precautionary approach to environmental challenges, initiatives to 
promote a greater sense of environmental responsibility and the development of environmentally friendly 
technologies.

While we seek to embed and verify sound environmental practices throughout our business, we are, and may in 

the future be, involved in voluntary remediation projects at current and former properties, typically related to 
historical operations.  On rare occasions, our remediation activities are conducted as specified by a government 
agency-issued consent decree or agreed order.  Remediation costs at these properties are accrued using currently 
available facts, existing environmental permits, technology and presently enacted laws and regulations.  For sites 
where we are primarily responsible for the remediation, our cost estimates are developed based on internal 
evaluations and are not discounted.  We record accruals when it is probable that we will be obligated to pay 
amounts for environmental site evaluation, remediation or related activities, and such amounts can be reasonably 
estimated.  Accruals are recorded even if significant uncertainties exist over the ultimate cost of the remediation.  
Ongoing environmental compliance costs, such as obtaining environmental permits, installation and maintenance of 
pollution control equipment and waste disposal, are expensed as incurred.

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The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (known as "Superfund") imposes 

liability for the release of a "hazardous substance" into the environment.  Superfund liability is imposed without 
regard to fault, even if the waste disposal was in compliance with laws and regulations.  We have been identified as 
a potentially responsible party (PRP) at various Superfund sites, and we accrue our share of the estimated 
remediation costs for the site.  PRPs in Superfund actions have joint and several liability and may be required to 
pay more than their proportional share of such costs.

In some cases, it is not possible to quantify our ultimate exposure because the projects are either in the 
investigative or early remediation stage, or superfund allocation information is not yet available.  Based upon 
current information, we believe that our overall compliance with environmental regulations, including remediation 
obligations, environmental compliance costs and capital expenditures for environmental control equipment, will not 
have a material adverse effect on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position because we have either 
established adequate reserves or our compliance cost, based on available information, is not expected to be 
material to our consolidated and combined financial statements.  Our total accrual for environmental remediation 
was $82 million and $84 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  We continue to focus on reducing 
future environmental liabilities by maintaining appropriate Company standards and by improving our assurance 
programs.

AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION FOR STOCKHOLDERS

Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and 

amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, as amended (Exchange Act), are made available free of charge on our Internet website at 
www.bakerhughes.com as soon as reasonably practicable after these reports have been electronically filed with, or 
furnished to, the SEC.  Information contained on or connected to our website is not incorporated by reference into 
this annual report on Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this annual report or any other filing we make 
with the SEC.

We have a Code of Conduct to provide guidance to our directors, officers and employees on matters of 

business conduct and ethics, including compliance standards and procedures.  We have also required our principal 
executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer to sign a Code of Ethical Conduct 
Certification.

The Code of Conduct, referred to as Our Way: The Baker Hughes Code of Conduct, and the Code of Ethical 

Conduct Certifications are available on the Investor section of our website at www.bakerhughes.com.  We will 
disclose on a current report on Form 8-K or on our website information about any amendment or waiver of these 
codes for our executive officers and directors.  Waiver information disclosed on our website will remain on the 
website for at least 12 months after the initial disclosure of a waiver.  Our Governance Principles and the charters of 
our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Conflicts Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee 
are also available on the Investor section of our website at www.bakerhughes.com.  In addition, a copy of the Code 
of Conduct, Code of Ethical Conduct Certifications, Governance Principles, and the charters of the committees 
referenced above are available in print at no cost to any stockholder who requests them.  

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF BAKER HUGHES COMPANY

The following table shows, as of February 13, 2020, the name of each of our executive officers, together with 

his or her age and office presently or previously held.  There are no family relationships among our executive 
officers.

Name
Lorenzo Simonelli

Age
46

Position and Background

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lorenzo Simonelli has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company 
since  October  2017,  and  a  Director,  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  the 
Company since July 2017.  Before joining the Company in July 2017, Mr. Simonelli 
was Senior Vice President, GE and President and Chief Executive Officer, GE Oil & 
Gas from October 2013 to July 2017.  Before joining GE Oil & Gas, he was the President 
and Chief Executive Officer of GE Transportation from July 2008 to October 2013.  Mr. 
Simonelli joined GE in 1994 and held various finance and leadership roles from 1994 
to 2008.

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Name
Brian Worrell

Age
50

Maria Claudia 
Borras

51

Kurt Camilleri

45

Roderick Christie

57

William D. Marsh

57

Derek Mathieson

49

Neil Saunders

50

Position and Background

Chief Financial Officer
Brian Worrell is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.  Prior to joining the Company 
in July 2017, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GE Oil & Gas 
from January 2014 to July 2017.  He previously held the position of Vice President, 
Financial Planning & Analysis for GE from 2010 to January 2014 and Vice President 
Corporate Audit Staff for GE from 2006 to 2010.

Executive Vice President, Oilfield Services
Maria Claudia Borras is the Executive Vice President, Oilfield Services of the Company.  
Before joining the Company in July 2017, she served as the Chief Commercial Officer 
of GE Oil & Gas from January 2015 to July 2017.  Prior to joining GE Oil & Gas, she 
held various leadership positions at Baker Hughes Incorporated including President, 
Latin America from October 2013 to December 2014, President, Europe Region from 
August 2011 to October 2013, Vice President, Global Marketing from May 2009 to July 
2011 and other leadership roles at Baker Hughes Incorporated from 1994 to April 2009.

Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Kurt Camilleri is the Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of 
the Company.  Prior to joining the Company in July 2017, he served as the Global 
Controller for GE Oil & Gas from July 2013 to July 2017.  Mr. Camilleri served as the 
Global  Controller  for  GE  Transportation  from  January  2013  to  June  2013  and  the 
Controller for Europe and Eastern and African Growth Markets for GE Healthcare from 
2010 to January 2013. He began his career in 1996 with Pricewaterhouse in London, 
which subsequently became PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Executive Vice President, Turbomachinery and Process Solutions
Rod Christie is the Executive Vice President, Turbomachinery & Process Solutions of 
the  Company.   Prior  to  joining  the  Company  in  July  2017,  he  served  as  the  Chief 
Executive Officer of Turbomachinery & Process Solutions at GE Oil & Gas from January 
2016 to July 2017.  He served as the Chief Executive Officer of GE Oil & Gas’ Subsea 
Systems & Drilling Business from August 2011 to 2016 and held various other leadership 
positions within GE between 1999 to 2011.

Chief Legal Officer
William D. Marsh is the Chief Legal Officer of the Company.  Prior to joining the Company 
in July 2017, he served as the Vice President and General Counsel of Baker Hughes 
Incorporated  from  February  2013  to  July  2017.    He  previously  served  as  the  Vice 
President-Legal for Western Hemisphere at Baker Hughes Incorporated from May 2009 
to February 2013 and held various executive, legal and corporate roles within Baker 
Hughes Incorporated from 1998 to 2009.  He was a partner at the law firm Ballard 
Spahr prior to joining Baker Hughes Incorporated in 1998.

Chief Marketing and Technology Officer
Derek Mathieson is the Chief Marketing and Technology Officer of the Company.  Prior 
to joining the Company in July 2017, he served in various leadership roles at Baker 
Hughes Incorporated including Chief Integration Officer from October 2016 to July 2017; 
Chief  Commercial  Officer  from  May  2016  to  October  2016;  Chief  Technology  and 
Marketing  Officer  from  September  2015  to  May  2016;  Chief  Strategy  Officer  from 
October 2013 to September 2015; President, Western Hemisphere Operations from 
2012 to 2013; President, Products and Technology from May 2009 to January 2012; 
and Chief Technology and Marketing Officer from December 2008 to May 2009. 

Executive Vice President, Oilfield Equipment
Neil  Saunders  is the  Executive  Vice  President,  Oilfield  Equipment  of  the  Company.  
Prior  to  joining  the  Company  in  July  2017,  he  served  as  the  President  and  Chief 
Executive Officer of the Subsea Systems & Drilling business at GE Oil & Gas from July 
2016 to July 2017 and the Senior Vice President for Subsea Production Systems from 
August 2011 to July 2016.  He served in various leadership roles within GE Oil & Gas 
from 2007 to August 2011.

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Name
Uwem Ukpong

Age
48

Position and Background

Executive Vice President, Global Operations 
Uwem Ukpong is the Executive Vice President, Global Operations of the Company.  
Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Integration Officer of the Company from July 
2017 to January 2018.  He served as Vice President, Baker Hughes Integration for GE 
Oil & Gas from October 2016 to July 2017 and President and CEO of the GE Oil & Gas 
Surface Business from January 2016 to October 2016.  He held various technical and 
leadership roles at Schlumberger from 1993 to 2015.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

An investment in our common stock involves various risks.  When considering an investment in the Company, 

one should carefully consider all of the risk factors described below, as well as other information included and 
incorporated by reference in this annual report.  There may be additional risks, uncertainties and matters not listed 
below, that we are unaware of, or that we currently consider immaterial.  Any of these may adversely affect our 
business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and, thus, the value of an investment in the 
Company.

Risk Factors Related to Our Business

We operate in a highly competitive environment, which may adversely affect our ability to succeed.

We operate in a highly competitive environment for marketing oilfield products and services and securing 
equipment and trained personnel.  Our ability to continually provide competitive products and services can impact 
our ability to defend, maintain or increase prices for our products and services, maintain market share, and 
negotiate acceptable contract terms with our customers.  In order to be competitive, we must provide new 
technologies, reliable products and services that perform as expected and that create value for our customers, and 
successfully recruit, train and retain competent personnel. 

In addition, our investments in new technologies and properties, plants and equipment may not provide 

competitive returns.  Our ability to defend, maintain or increase prices for our products and services is in part 
dependent on the industry’s capacity relative to customer demand, and on our ability to differentiate the value 
delivered by our products and services from our competitors’ products and services.  Managing development of 
competitive technology and new product introductions on a forecasted schedule and at a forecasted cost can 
impact our financial results.  If we are unable to continue to develop and produce competitive technology or deliver 
it to our clients in a timely and cost-competitive manner in various markets in which we operate, or if competing 
technology accelerates the obsolescence of any of our products or services, any competitive advantage that we 
may hold, and in turn, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely 
affected.  We are also developing artificial intelligence products and services with a third party.  There are no 
assurances that we will be able to successfully develop an artificial intelligence platform that will effectively address 
the artificial intelligence related needs of our customers.  In addition, the agreement with the third party is subject to 
term limitations and there are no assurances that a future agreement, if any, will have the same terms as the current 
agreement.

The high cost or unavailability of infrastructure, materials, equipment, supplies and personnel could adversely affect 
our ability to execute our operations on a timely basis.

Our manufacturing operations are dependent on having sufficient raw materials, component parts and 

manufacturing capacity available to meet our manufacturing plans at a reasonable cost while minimizing 
inventories.  Our ability to effectively manage our manufacturing operations and meet these goals can have an 
impact on our business, including our ability to meet our manufacturing plans and revenue goals, control costs, and 
avoid shortages or over-supply of raw materials and component parts. 

People are a key resource to developing, manufacturing and delivering our products and services to our 

customers around the world.  Our ability to manage the recruiting, training, retention and efficient usage of the 
highly skilled workforce required by our plans and to manage the associated costs could impact our business.  A 
well-trained, motivated workforce has a positive impact on our ability to attract and retain business.  Periods of rapid 
growth present a challenge to us and our industry to recruit, train and retain our employees, while also managing 
the impact of wage inflation and the limited available qualified labor in the markets where we operate. 

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Our business could be impacted by geopolitical and terrorism threats in countries where we or our customers do 
business and our business operations may be impacted by civil unrest, government expropriations and/or epidemic 
outbreaks.

Geopolitical and terrorism risks continue to grow in a number of key countries where we currently or may in the 

future do business.  Geopolitical and terrorism risks could lead to, among other things, a loss of our investment in 
the country, impairment of the safety of our employees and impairment of our or our customers’ ability to conduct 
operations. 

In addition to other geopolitical and terrorism risks, civil unrest continues to grow in a number of key countries 

where we do business.  Our ability to conduct business operations may be impacted by that civil unrest and our 
assets in these countries may also be subject to expropriation by governments or other parties involved in civil 
unrest.  Epidemic outbreaks may also impact our business operations by, among other things, restricting travel to 
protect the health and welfare of our employees and decisions by our customers to curtail or stop operations in 
impacted areas.

Compliance with and changes in laws could be costly and could affect operating results.  In addition, government 
disruptions could negatively impact our ability to conduct our business.

We have operations in the United States and in more than 120 countries that can be impacted by expected and 
unexpected changes in the legal and business environments in which we operate.  Compliance-related issues could 
also limit our ability to do business in certain countries and impact our earnings.  Changes that could impact the 
legal environment include new legislation, new regulations, new policies, investigations and legal proceedings and 
new interpretations of existing legal rules and regulations, in particular, changes in export control laws or exchange 
control laws, additional restrictions on doing business in countries subject to sanctions, and changes in laws in 
countries where we operate.  In addition, changes and uncertainty in the political environments in which our 
businesses operate can have a material effect on the laws, rules, and regulations that affect our operations.  
Government disruptions may also delay or halt the granting and renewal of permits, licenses and other items 
required by us and our customers to conduct our business.  The continued success of our global business and 
operations depends, in part, on our ability to continue to anticipate and effectively manage these and other political, 
legal and regulatory risks.

Increased cybersecurity requirements, vulnerabilities, threats and more sophisticated and targeted computer crime 
could pose risks to our systems, networks, products, solutions, services and data.

Increased global cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and more sophisticated and targeted cyber-related 
attacks pose risks to our systems, networks, products, solutions, services and data.  Cybersecurity attacks also 
pose risks to our customers’, partners’, suppliers’ and third-party service providers’ products, systems and networks 
and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our and our customers’ data.  While we attempt to mitigate these 
risks, we remain vulnerable to additional known or unknown threats.  Given our global footprint, the large number of 
customers with which we do business, and the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, a cyber attack could occur 
and persist for an extended period of time without detection.  We expect that any investigation of a cyber attack 
would be inherently unpredictable and that it would take time before the completion of any investigation and before 
there is availability of full and reliable information.  During such time we would not necessarily know the extent of 
the harm or how best to remediate it, and certain errors or actions could be repeated or compounded before they 
are discovered and remediated, all or any of which would further increase the costs and consequences of a cyber 
attack.  

We also may have access to sensitive, confidential or personal data or information in certain of our businesses 

that is subject to privacy and security laws, regulations and customer-imposed controls.  Despite our efforts to 
protect sensitive, confidential or personal data or information, we may be vulnerable to material security breaches, 
theft, misplaced or lost data, programming errors, employee errors and/or malfeasance that could potentially lead to 
the compromising of sensitive, confidential or personal data or information, improper use of our systems, software 
solutions or networks, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification or destruction of information, defective 
products, production downtimes and operational disruptions.  In addition, a cyber-related attack could adversely 
impact our operating results and result in other negative consequences, including damage to our reputation or 
competitiveness, remediation or increased protection costs, litigation or regulatory action, fines and penalties.

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Our failure to comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other similar laws could have a negative 
impact on our ongoing operations.

Our ability to comply with the FCPA, the U.K. Bribery Act and various other anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws 

depends on the success of our ongoing compliance program, including our ability to successfully manage our 
agents, distributors and other business partners, and supervise, train and retain competent employees.  We could 
be subject to sanctions and civil and criminal prosecution, as well as fines and penalties, in the event of a finding of 
a violation of any of these laws by us or any of our employees.

Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing laws could have significant adverse consequences for us.

We maintain an enterprise-wide program designed to enable us to comply with all applicable anti-money 
laundering and anti-terrorism financing laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and the Patriot Act.  
This program includes policies, procedures, processes and other internal controls designed to identify, monitor, 
manage and mitigate the risk of money laundering or terrorist financing posed by our products, services, customers 
and geographic locale.  These controls establish procedures and processes to detect and report suspicious 
transactions, perform customer due diligence, respond to requests from law enforcement, and meet all 
recordkeeping and reporting requirements related to particular transactions involving currency or monetary 
instruments.  We cannot be sure our programs and controls are or will remain effective to ensure our compliance 
with all applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing laws and regulations, and our failure to 
comply could subject us to significant sanctions, fines, penalties and reputational harm, all of which could have a 
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Changes in tax laws, tax rates, tariffs, adverse positions taken by taxing authorities, and tax audits could impact 
operating results.

Changes in tax laws, tax rates, tariffs, changes in interpretation of tax laws, the resolution of tax assessments or 
audits by various tax authorities, and the ability to fully utilize tax loss carryforwards and tax credits could impact our 
operating results, including additional valuation allowances for deferred tax assets.  In addition, we may periodically 
restructure our legal entity organization.  If taxing authorities were to disagree with our tax positions in connection 
with any such restructurings, our effective tax rate could be materially impacted. 

Our operations involve a variety of operating hazards and risks that could cause losses.

The products that we manufacture and the services that we provide are complex, and the failure of our 
equipment to operate properly or to meet specifications may greatly increase our customers’ costs.  In addition, 
many of these products are used in inherently hazardous industries, such as the offshore oilfield business.  These 
hazards include blowouts, explosions, nuclear-related events, fires, collisions, capsizings and severe weather 
conditions.  We may incur substantial liabilities or losses as a result of these hazards.  Our insurance and 
contractual indemnity protection may not be sufficient or effective to protect us under all circumstances or against all 
risks.  The occurrence of a significant event, against which we were not fully insured or indemnified or the failure of 
a customer to meet its indemnification obligations to us, could materially and adversely affect our results of 
operations and financial condition.

Compliance with, and rulings and litigation in connection with, environmental and climate change regulations and 
the environmental and climate change impacts of our or our customers’ operations may adversely affect our 
business and operating results.

We and our business are impacted by material changes in environmental laws, regulations, rulings and 

litigation.  Our expectations regarding our compliance with environmental laws and regulations and our 
expenditures to comply with environmental laws and regulations, including (without limitation) our capital 
expenditures for environmental control equipment, are only our forecasts regarding these matters.  These forecasts 
may be substantially different from actual results, which may be affected by factors such as: changes in law that 
impose restrictions on air emissions, wastewater management, waste disposal, hydraulic fracturing, or wetland and 
land use practices; more stringent enforcement of existing environmental laws and regulations; a change in our 
share of any remediation costs or other unexpected, adverse outcomes with respect to sites where we have been 
named as a potentially responsible party, including (without limitation) Superfund sites; the discovery of other sites 
where additional expenditures may be required to comply with environmental legal obligations; and the accidental 
discharge of hazardous materials.

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International, national, and state governments and agencies continue to evaluate and promulgate legislation 

and regulations that are focused on restricting emissions commonly referred to as greenhouse gas (GHG) 
emissions.  In the United States, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken steps to regulate GHG 
emissions as air pollutants under the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended.  The EPA’s Greenhouse Gas 
Reporting Rule requires monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions from, among others, certain mobile and 
stationary GHG emission sources in the oil and natural gas industry, which in turn may include data from certain of 
our wellsite equipment and operations.  In addition, the U.S. government has proposed rules in the past setting 
GHG emission standards for, or otherwise aimed at reducing GHG emissions from, the oil and natural gas industry.  
Caps or fees on carbon emissions, including in the United States, have been and may continue to be established 
and the cost of such caps or fees could disproportionately affect the fossil-fuel energy sector.  We are unable to 
predict whether and when the proposed changes in laws or regulations ultimately will occur or what they ultimately 
will require, and accordingly, we are unable to assess the potential financial or operational impact they may have on 
our business.

Other developments focused on restricting GHG emissions include the United Nations Framework Convention 

on Climate Change, which includes the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol; the European Union Emission 
Trading System; Article 8 of the European Union Energy Efficiency Directive and the United Kingdom’s Energy 
Savings Opportunity Scheme(ESOS); and, in the United States, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the 
Western Climate Action Initiative, and various state programs implementing the California Global Warming Solutions 
Act of 2006 (known as Assembly Bill 32).

The potential for climate related changes may pose future risks to our operations and those of our customers.  
These changes can include extreme variability in weather patterns such as increased frequency of severe weather, 
rising mean temperature and sea levels, and long-term changes in precipitation patterns.  Such changes have the 
potential to affect business continuity and operating results, particularly at facilities in coastal areas.

Regulatory requirements related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) or sustainability reporting 

have been issued in the European Union that applies to financial market participants, with implementation and 
enforcement expected in 2021.  In the United States, such regulations have been issued related to pension 
investments in California, and for the responsible investment of public funds in Illinois.  Additional regulation is 
pending in other states.  We expect regulatory requirements related to ESG matters to continue to expand globally.  
The Company is committed to transparent and comprehensive reporting of our sustainability performance, and 
considers existing standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 guidelines, the Sustainability Accounting 
Standards Board’s documentation, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association's 
(IPIECA) Sustainability Reporting Guidance and recommendations issued by the Task Force for Climate Related 
Financial Disclosures.  If we are not able to meet future sustainability reporting requirements of regulators or current 
and future expectations of investors, customers or other stakeholders, our business and ability to raise capital may 
be adversely affected.

Uninsured claims and litigation against us could adversely impact our operating results.

We could be impacted by the outcome of pending litigation, as well as unexpected litigation or proceedings.  
While we have insurance coverage against operating hazards, including product liability claims and personal injury 
claims related to our products, to the extent deemed prudent by our management and to the extent insurance is 
available; no assurance can be given that the nature and amount of that insurance will be sufficient to fully 
indemnify us against liabilities arising out of pending and future claims and litigation. 

Control of oil and natural gas reserves by state-owned oil companies may impact the demand for our services and 
products and create additional risks in our operations.

Much of the world’s oil and natural gas reserves are controlled by state-owned oil companies.  State-owned oil 

companies may require their contractors to meet local content requirements or other local standards, such as 
conducting our operations through joint ventures with local partners that could be difficult or undesirable for us to 
meet.  The failure to meet the local content requirements and other local standards may adversely impact our 
operations in those countries.  In addition, our ability to work with state-owned oil companies is subject to our ability 
to negotiate and agree upon acceptable contract terms.

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Providing services on an integrated or turnkey basis could require us to assume additional risks.

We may enter into integrated contracts or turnkey contracts with our customers and we may choose to provide 

services outside our core business.  Providing services on an integrated or turnkey basis may subject us to 
additional risks, such as costs associated with unexpected delays or difficulties in drilling or completion operations 
and risks associated with subcontracting arrangements.

Some of our customers require bids in the form of fixed pricing contracts.

Some of our customers require bids for contracts in the form of fixed pricing contracts that may require us to 

provide integrated project management services outside our normal discrete business and to act as project 
managers, as well as service providers, and may require us to assume additional risks associated with cost over-
runs. 

We sometimes enter into consortium or similar arrangements for certain projects which could impose additional 
costs and obligations on us. 

We sometimes enter into consortium or similar arrangements for certain projects.  Under such arrangements, 
each party is responsible for performing a certain scope of work within the total scope of the contracted work, and 
the obligations expire when all contractual obligations are completed.  The failure or inability, financially or 
otherwise, of any of the parties to perform their obligations could impose additional costs and obligations on us.  
These factors could result in unanticipated costs to complete the project, liquidated damages or contract disputes.

The credit risks of having a concentrated customer base in the energy industry could result in losses.

Having a concentration of customers in the energy industry may impact our overall exposure to credit risk as 

our customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions.  Some of our 
customers may experience extreme financial distress as a result of falling commodity prices and may be forced to 
seek protection under applicable bankruptcy laws, which may affect our ability to recover any amounts due from 
such customers.  Furthermore, countries that rely heavily upon income from hydrocarbon exports have been and 
may in the future be negatively and significantly affected by a drop in oil prices, which could affect our ability to 
collect from our customers in these countries, particularly national oil companies.  Laws in some jurisdictions in 
which we will operate could make collection difficult or time consuming.  We will perform ongoing credit evaluations 
of our customers and do not expect to require collateral in support of our trade receivables.  While we maintain 
reserves for potential credit losses, we cannot assure such reserves will be sufficient to meet write-offs of 
uncollectible receivables or that our losses from such receivables will be consistent with our expectations.  
Additionally, in the event of a bankruptcy of any of our customers, we may be treated as an unsecured creditor and 
may collect substantially less, or none, of the amounts owed to us by such customer.

Our Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) are subject to modification, termination or reduction of orders, 
which could negatively impact our sales.

Our RPO is comprised of unfilled customer orders for products and product services (expected life of contract 

sales for product services).  Our RPO can be significantly affected by the timing of orders for large projects.  
Although modifications and terminations of orders may be partially offset by cancellation fees, customers can, and 
sometimes do, terminate or modify orders.  Our failure to replace canceled orders could negatively impact our sales 
and results of operations.  The total dollar amount of the Company’s RPO as of December 31, 2019 was $22.9 
billion.

We may not be able to satisfy technical requirements, testing requirements or other specifications required under 
our service contracts and equipment purchase agreements.

Our products are used in deepwater and other harsh environments and severe service applications.  Our 
contracts with customers and customer requests for bids typically set forth detailed specifications or technical 
requirements for our products and services, which may also include extensive testing requirements.  We anticipate 
that such testing requirements will become more common in our contracts.  In addition, recent scrutiny of the 
offshore drilling industry has resulted in more stringent technical specifications for our products and more 
comprehensive testing requirements for our products to ensure compliance with such specifications.  We cannot 
provide assurance that our products will be able to satisfy the specifications or that we will be able to perform the 

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full-scale testing necessary to prove that the product specifications are satisfied in future contract bids or under 
existing contracts, or that the costs of modifications to our products to satisfy the specifications and testing will not 
adversely affect our results of operations. 

Currency fluctuations or devaluations may impact our operating results.

Fluctuations or devaluations in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar can impact our revenue and our 

costs of doing business, as well as the costs of doing business of our customers. 

Changes in economic and/or market conditions may impact our ability to borrow and/or cost of borrowing.

The condition of the capital markets and equity markets in general can affect the price of our common stock and 
our ability to obtain financing, if necessary.  If our credit rating is ever downgraded, it could increase borrowing costs 
under credit facilities and commercial paper programs, as well as increase the cost of renewing or obtaining, or 
make it more difficult to renew, obtain or issue new debt financing.

An inability to obtain, maintain, protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business.

There can be no assurance that the steps we take to obtain, maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual 
property rights will be completely adequate.  Our intellectual property rights may fail to provide us with significant 
competitive advantages, particularly in foreign jurisdictions where we have not invested in an intellectual property 
portfolio or that do not have, or do not enforce, strong intellectual property rights.  The weakening of protection of 
our trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights could also adversely affect our business.

We are a party to a number of licenses that give us rights to intellectual property that is necessary or useful to 
our business.  Our success depends in part on the ability of our licensors to obtain, maintain, protect and sufficiently 
enforce the licensed intellectual property rights we have commercialized.  Without protection for the intellectual 
property rights we license, other companies might be able to offer substantially identical products for sale, which 
could adversely affect our competitive business position and harm our business products.  Also, there can be no 
assurances that we will be able to obtain or renew from third parties the licenses to use intellectual property rights 
we need in the future, and there is no assurance that such licenses can be obtained on reasonable terms. We 
would be adversely affected in the event that any such license agreement was terminated without the right for us to 
continue using the licensed intellectual property.

We may be subject to litigation if another party claims that we have infringed upon, misappropriated or otherwise 
violated its intellectual property rights.

The tools, techniques, methodologies, programs and components we use to provide our products and services 
may infringe upon, misappropriate or otherwise violate the intellectual property rights of others or be challenged on 
that basis.  Regardless of the merits, any such claims may result in significant legal and other costs and may 
distract management from running our core business.  Resolving such claims could increase our costs, including 
through royalty payments to acquire licenses, if available, from third parties and through the development 
of replacement technologies.  If a license to resolve a claim were not available, we might not be able to continue 
providing a particular service or product, which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations 
and cash flows.

The effects of Brexit may have a negative impact on our financial results and operations of the business.

United Kingdom has exited (Brexit) the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020.  As per the terms of the exit 

the UK has ceased to be an EU member but will continue to follow its rules and contribute to its budget for an 11 
month transition period ending December 31, 2020.  The purpose of the transition period is to give time for the UK 
and EU to negotiate their future relationship, including a trade deal.  There remains significant uncertainty on the 
outcome of the negotiations and the terms of a future trade deal, if any.  This uncertainty could harm our business 
and financial results due to fluctuations in the value of the British pound versus the U.S. dollar, euro and other 
currencies.  In addition, Brexit could result in delayed deliveries, which may impact our internal supply chain and our 
customer projects.  

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Risk Factors Related to the Worldwide Oil and Natural Gas Industry

Volatility of oil and natural gas prices can adversely affect demand for our products and services.

Prices of oil and gas products are set on a commodity basis.  As a result, the volatility in oil and natural gas 
prices can impact our customers’ activity levels and spending for our products and services.  Current energy prices 
are important contributors to cash flow for our customers and their ability to fund exploration and development 
activities.  Expectations about future prices and price volatility are important for determining future spending levels.

Demand for oil and natural gas is subject to factors beyond our control, which may adversely affect our operating 
results.  Changes in the global economy could impact our customers’ spending levels and our revenue and 
operating results.

Demand for oil and natural gas, as well as the demand for our services and products, is highly correlated with 

global economic growth.  A prolonged reduction in oil and natural gas prices may require us to record additional 
asset impairments.  Such a potential impairment charge could have a material adverse impact on our operating 
results.

Requirements and voluntary initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increased climate change 
awareness, are likely to result in increased costs for the oil and gas industry to curb greenhouse gas emissions and 
could have an adverse impact on demand for oil and natural gas.

International, national, and state governments, agencies and bodies continue to evaluate and promulgate 
regulations and voluntary initiatives that are focused on restricting GHG emissions.  These requirements and 
initiatives are likely to become more stringent over time and to result in increased costs for the oil and gas industry 
to curb GHG emissions.  In addition, these developments, and public perception relating to climate change, may 
curtail production and demand for hydrocarbons such as oil and natural gas by shifting demand towards and 
investment in relatively lower carbon energy sources such as wind, solar and other renewables.  The renewable 
energy industry is developing enhanced technologies and becoming more competitive with fossil-fuel energy.  If 
renewable energy becomes more competitive than fossil-fuel energy, particularly during periods of higher oil and 
natural gas prices, it could have a material effect on our results of operations. 

Supply of oil and natural gas is subject to factors beyond our control, which may adversely affect our operating 
results.

Productive capacity for oil and natural gas is dependent on our customers’ decisions to develop and produce oil 
and natural gas reserves and on the regulatory environment in which our customers and we operate.  The ability to 
produce oil and natural gas can be affected by the number and productivity of new wells drilled and completed, as 
well as the rate of production and resulting depletion of existing wells.

Our customers’ activity levels and spending for our products and services and ability to pay amounts owed us could 
be impacted by the reduction of their cash flow and the ability of our customers to access equity or credit markets.

Our customers’ access to capital is dependent on their ability to access the funds necessary to develop 
economically attractive projects based upon their expectations of future energy prices, required investments and 
resulting returns.  Limited access to external sources of funding has caused and may continue to cause customers 
to reduce their capital spending plans to levels supported by internally generated cash flow.  In addition, a reduction 
of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices, a reduction in borrowing bases under reserve-based credit 
facilities or the lack of available debt or equity financing may impact the ability of our customers to pay amounts 
owed to us and could cause us to increase our reserve for doubtful accounts.

Seasonal and weather conditions could adversely affect demand for our services and operations.

Variation from normal weather patterns, such as cooler or warmer summers and winters, can have a significant 

impact on demand for our services and operations.  Adverse weather conditions, such as hurricanes in the Gulf of 
Mexico, may interrupt or curtail our operations, or our customers’ operations, cause supply disruptions and result in 
a loss of revenue and damage to our equipment and facilities, which may or may not be insured.  For example, 
extreme winter conditions in Canada, Russia or the North Sea may interrupt or curtail our operations, or our 
customers’ operations, in those areas and result in a loss of revenue.

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Risk Factors Related to the Separation from GE

We may experience challenges relating to the separation from GE and the anticipated benefits from the Master 
Agreement Framework and the Omnibus Agreement.

If we experience difficulties with the separation from GE, the anticipated benefits of the Master Agreement 

Framework and the Omnibus Agreement, may not be realized fully or at all, may take longer to realize than 
expected, or may be offset by the decrease in business from certain customers or other negative impacts.  The 
impact of the separation from GE could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial 
condition or other prospects on an ongoing basis.

We have incurred and expect to continue to incur additional costs in connection with the separation from GE, the 
Master Agreement Framework and the Omnibus Agreement.

Actual costs related to the separation and the implementation of the changes contemplated by the Master 
Agreement Framework and the Omnibus Agreement may be higher than anticipated, and we may experience 
additional difficulties in effecting such changes.

We are also a party to a number of licenses with GE that give us rights to intellectual property that is necessary 
or useful to our business.  We would be adversely affected in the event these agreements were terminated without 
the right for us to continue accessing and using such licensed intellectual property as we might continue to improve 
current products and services or develop new ones.

Although we no longer are a “controlled company” after the completion of a secondary offering in September 2019, 
GE and its affiliates continue to own approximately 36.7% of the voting power of all classes of our outstanding 
voting stock, and the interests of GE may differ from the interests of other stockholders of the Company.

GE and its affiliates are no longer a majority stockholder after the completion of a secondary offering in 
September 2019.  GE may still exercise significant influence over matters submitted to our stockholders for 
approval through its ownership of our Class B common stock, which at December 31, 2019 represented 
approximately 36.7% of the voting power of all classes of our outstanding voting stock.  GE may also have influence 
over matters that do not require stockholder approval.  GE may have different interests than other holders of our 
common stock on these and other matters.  Among other things, GE’s influence could delay, defer, or prevent a sale 
of the Company that other stockholders support, or, conversely, this influence could result in the consummation of 
such a transaction that other stockholders do not support.  This concentrated influence could discourage a potential 
investor from seeking to acquire Class A common stock and, as a result, might harm the market price of that Class 
A common stock.  In addition, pursuant to the provisions set forth in our charter, our bylaws and the Amended and 
Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, by and between us and GE, as amended from 
time to time, the number of individuals who GE is entitled to designate to our board of directors is reduced from five 
to one.  GE will continue to be entitled to designate one person for nomination to our board of directors until such 
time as GE and its affiliates own less than 20% of the voting power of all classes of our outstanding voting stock.  
Although we are no longer controlled by GE, our success will remain partially dependent on GE through, among 
other things, our reliance on the long-term agreements and transition services agreements between the Company 
and GE and the public perception of our affiliation with GE.  Failure of GE to comply with these agreements could 
have an adverse impact on our business operations.

The market price of our Class A common stock could be materially impacted due to the substantial number of 
shares of our capital stock eligible for sale in any future offerings by GE.

GE and its affiliates beneficially owned (assuming full exchange of its shares of Class B common stock 

pursuant to the Exchange Agreement) as of December 31, 2019, approximately 36.7% of our outstanding Class A 
common stock.  Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 31, 2019, as 
further amended from time to time, GE has the right to cause us, in certain instances, at our expense, to register 
resales of our Class A common stock held by GE under the Securities Act.  These shares also may be sold pursuant 
to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, subject to restrictions while GE is deemed to be our affiliate.  Future sales of a 
substantial number of shares of our Class A common stock in the public market, or the perception that these sales 
could occur, could substantially decrease the market price of our Class A common stock.  We cannot assure you if 
or when any future offerings or resales of these shares may occur.

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The market price and trading volume of our Class A common stock may be volatile, which could result in rapid and 
substantial losses for our stockholders.

The market price of our Class A common stock may be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations.  

In addition, the trading volume in our Class A common stock may fluctuate and cause significant price variations to 
occur.  If the market price of our Class A common stock declines significantly, our stockholders may be unable to 
sell their shares of our Class A common stock at or above their purchase price, if at all.  We cannot assure our 
stockholders that the market price of our Class A common stock will not fluctuate or decline significantly in the 
future.  Some of the factors that could negatively affect the price of our Class A common stock or result in 
fluctuations in the price or trading volume of our Class A common stock include: variations in our quarterly operating 
results; failure to meet our earnings estimates; publication of research reports about us or our industry or the failure 
of securities analysts to cover our Class A common stock after the offering; additions or departures of our executive 
officers and other key management personnel; adverse market reaction to any indebtedness we may incur or 
securities we may issue in the future; actions by stockholders; offerings of our Class A common stock by GE or its 
affiliates or the perceived possibility of such offerings; changes in market valuations of similar companies; 
speculation in the press or investment community; changes or proposed changes in laws or regulations or differing 
interpretations thereof affecting our business or enforcement of these laws and regulations, or announcements 
relating to these matters; adverse publicity about our industry generally or individual scandals, specifically; and 
general market and economic conditions.

Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents and Delaware law might discourage or delay acquisition 
attempts for us that might be considered favorable.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws may delay or prevent 
a merger or acquisition that a stockholder may consider favorable by permitting our board of directors to issue one 
or more series of preferred stock, requiring advance notice for stockholder proposals and nominations, and placing 
limitations on convening stockholder meetings.  These provisions may also discourage acquisition proposals or 
delay or prevent a change in control, which could harm our stock price.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

We own or lease numerous properties throughout the world.  We consider our manufacturing plants, equipment 
assembly, maintenance and overhaul facilities, grinding plants, drilling fluids and chemical processing centers, and 
primary research and technology centers to be our principal properties.  The following sets forth the location of our 
principal owned or leased facilities for our business segments as of December 31, 2019:

Oilfield Services:

Houston, Pasadena, and The Woodlands, Texas; Broken Arrow and Claremore,
Oklahoma - all located in the United States; Leduc, Canada; Celle, Germany;
Tananger, Norway; Aberdeen, Scotland; Liverpool, England; Macae, Brazil;
Singapore, Singapore; Kakinada, India; Nimr, Oman; Abu Dhabi and Dubai,
United Arab Emirates; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Luanda, Angola; Port Harcourt,
Nigeria

Oilfield Equipment:

Houston and Humble, Texas - located in the United States; Montrose, Scotland;
Nailsea, England; Niteroi, Brazil; Suzhou, China; Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Turbomachinery & Process
Solutions:

Deer Park, Texas and Jacksonville, Florida - located in the United States;
Florence and Massa, Italy; Le Creusot, France; Coimbatore, India

Digital Solutions:

Billerica, Massachusetts and Minden, Nevada - located in the United States;
Groby, England; Shannon, Ireland; Hurth, Germany

We own or lease numerous other facilities such as service centers, blend plants, workshops and sales and 

administrative offices throughout the geographic regions in which we operate.  We also have a significant 
investment in service vehicles, tools and manufacturing and other equipment.  All of our owned properties are 
unencumbered.  We believe that our facilities are well maintained and suitable for their intended purposes. 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information with respect to Item 3. Legal Proceedings is contained in "Note 20. Commitment and 

Contingencies" of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein. 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Our barite mining operations, in support of our drilling fluids products and services business, are subject to 
regulation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 
1977.  Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the 
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 
95 to this annual report.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Our Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the 
ticker symbol 'BKR'.  Prior to October 18, 2019, our Class A common stock traded under the ticker symbol ‘BHGE’. 
As of February 6, 2020, there were approximately 6,658 stockholders of record.  All of our issued and outstanding 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, is owned by GE and its affiliate. 

The following table contains information about our purchases of Class A common stock equity securities during 

the fourth quarter of 2019.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
10,197

Average
Price Paid
Per Share (2)
23.31
$

64,823
6,300

81,320

$

22.61

23.52

22.76

Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of a Publicly
Announced Plan or 
Programs (3)
—

—

—

—

Maximum Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Plan 
or Programs (3)

$

$

$

18,690,655

18,690,655

18,690,655

Period

October 1-31, 2019

November 1-30, 2019

December 1-31, 2019
Total

(1)  Represents Class A common stock purchased from employees to satisfy the tax withholding obligations in connection 
with the vesting of restricted stock units and from the automatic exercise of certain stock options at their expiration. 

(2)  Average price paid for Class A common stock purchased from employees to satisfy the tax withholding obligations in 
connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and from the automatic exercise of certain stock options at their 
expiration.

(3)  We did not repurchase any shares of Class A common stock in the fourth quarter of 2019.  As of December 31, 2019, 

the stock repurchase program has been substantially completed. 

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Corporate Performance Graph 

The following graphs compare the change in our cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock 
(assuming reinvestment of dividends into common stock at the date of payment) with the cumulative total return on 
the published Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Stock Index and the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 Oil and Gas 
Equipment and Services Index over the preceding five-year period.  The first graph below reflects total shareholder 
returns for Baker Hughes Incorporated (our predecessor issuer pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Securities 
Exchange Act) from December 31, 2014 to July 3, 2017, the date of consummation of the Transactions.  The 
second graph below reflects the total shareholder returns for our common stock from July 5, 2017, the first business 
day following consummation of the Transactions, to December 31, 2019. 

Comparison of Two Years and Six Months Cumulative Total Return
BHI; S&P 500 Index and S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Index

$200

$150

$100

$50

2014

2015

2016

3-Jul-17

BHI

S&P 500

S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Index

Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI)

S&P 500 Stock Index

S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Index

2014

2015

2016

$

100.00 $

83.26 $

118.90 $

100.00

100.00

101.38

81.25

113.51

107.19

July 3,
2017

106.16

124.41

125.84

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The following graph compares the change in cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock 

(assuming reinvestment of dividends into common stock at the date of payment) with the cumulative total return on 
the published S&P 500 Stock Index and the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and 
Services Index over the preceding 30 month period.  The graph reflects total shareholder returns for our common 
stock from July 5, 2017, the first business day following consummation of the Transactions, to December 31, 2019. 

Comparison of Two Years and Six Months Cumulative Total Return
BKR; S&P 500 Index and S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Index

$150

$100

$50

5-Jul-17

31-Dec-17

2018

2019

BKR

S&P 500

S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Index

Baker Hughes Company (BKR)

S&P 500 Stock Index

S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Index

July 5,
2017

December 31,
2017

2018

2019

$

100.00 $
100.00

100.00

85.84 $

59.73 $

110.97

106.02

106.11

62.06

73.44

139.52

68.59

The comparison of total return on investment (change in year-end stock price plus reinvested dividends) 
assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 2014 and July 5, 2017, respectively, in BHI and Baker Hughes 
common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Oil and Gas Equipment and Services Index.

The corporate performance graph and related information shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be 

"filed" with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the 
Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that Baker Hughes specifically incorporates it by reference 
into such filing.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The Selected Financial Data should be read in conjunction with Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis 

of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, both 
contained herein.

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Revenue

Cost of revenue

Selling, general and administrative
Restructuring, impairment and other (2)
Goodwill impairment (3)
Separation and merger related (4)
Operating income (loss)
Other non operating income (loss), net

Interest expense, net

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate

Equity in loss of affiliate

Income tax provision
Net income (loss)

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to GE O&G pre-merger

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Year Ended December 31,(1)
2017
$ 23,838 $ 22,877 $ 17,179 $ 13,082 $ 16,688

2019

2018

2016

2015

19,406

18,891

14,143

10,150

12,193

2,832

2,699

2,535

1,926

2,115

342

—

184

1,074

(84)

(237)

753

—

(482)

271

—

143

433

—

153

701

202

(223)

680

(139)

(258)

283

—

88

412

—

373

(284)

80

(131)

(335)

(11)

(45)

(391)

42

(330)

516

411

— 2,080

33

457

3

(102)

358

—

(173)

185

254

(69)

27

(138)

100

(120)

(158)

—

(473)

(631)

(606)

(25)

—

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

$

128 $

195 $

(103) $

— $

Per share of common stock:
Basic income (loss) per Class A common share

Diluted income (loss) per Class A common share

Dividend:
Cash dividend per Class A common share

Special dividend per Class A common share

$

0.23 $
0.23

0.46 $ (0.24)
(0.24)
0.45

$

0.72 $

0.72 $

0.35

$ 17.50

Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents(5)
Total assets

Long-term debt

Total equity

Notes to Selected Financial Data

$ 3,249 $ 3,723 $ 7,030 $

981 $ 1,432

53,369

52,439

56,500

21,466

23,133

6,301

6,285

6,312

38

13

34,499

35,013

38,410

14,280

14,545

(1)  The 2019 and 2018 results are not comparable to prior years as the results of BHI are included only from July 3, 2017.  
Additionally, we adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 
2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and the related amendments with effect from January 1, 2016.  
Accordingly, 2015 period is not presented under the new revenue standard.

(2)  See "Note 21. Restructuring, Impairment and Other" of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements 

in Item 8 herein for further discussion.

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(3) 

In performing the annual impairment test for goodwill in the third quarter of 2015 using data as of July 1 of that year, we 
determined that a step two test was required for a reporting unit within our OFS operating segment.  As a consequence 
of the continued pressure on oil prices, the revised expected cash flows for this reporting unit resulted in a goodwill 
impairment charge of $2,080 million.

(4)  See "Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies " of the Notes to Consolidated and 

Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein for further discussion of separation and merger related costs.

(5)  Cash and cash equivalents includes $162 million and $747 million of cash held on behalf of GE at December 31, 2019 

and 2018, respectively.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 
OPERATIONS

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be 

read in conjunction with the consolidated and combined financial statements included in Item 8. Financial 
Statements and Supplementary Data contained herein.

For management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 

2018 as compared to fiscal year 2017 please refer to Part II, Item 7 "Management's discussion and analysis of 
financial condition and results of operations" on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, filed with 
the SEC on February 19, 2019.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We are an energy technology company with a diversified portfolio of technologies and services that span the 

energy and industrial value chain.  We conduct business in more than 120 countries and employ approximately 
68,000 employees.  We operate through our four business segments: Oilfield Services (OFS), Oilfield Equipment 
(OFE), Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS), and Digital Solutions (DS).

We sell products and services primarily in the global oil and gas markets, within the upstream, midstream and 
downstream segments.  Throughout 2019, the industry experienced continued volatility, with North America activity 
declining versus 2018, and growth internationally.  Offshore markets remained relatively stable, with approximately 
300 subsea trees being awarded.  2019 was a strong year for liquefied natural gas (LNG) related markets, with 71 
million tons per annum of final investment decisions being reached on projects.  Lastly, global GDP growth 
remained healthy throughout 2019, with some headwinds across the power sector. 

In 2019, we generated revenue of $23,838 million, compared to $22,877 million in 2018.  The increase in 

revenue was driven primarily by increased activity in OFS and OFE partially offset by declines in TPS and DS.  
Income before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate was $753 million in 2019, and included restructuring and 
impairment charges of $342 million and separation and merger related costs of $184 million.  Separation and 
merger related costs include costs incurred in connection with the separation from GE and the finalization of the 
Master Agreement Framework.  In 2018, loss before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate was $680 million, 
which also included restructuring and impairment charges of $433 million, and separation and merger related costs 
of $153 million.

In June 2018, GE announced their intention to pursue an orderly separation from us over time.  In the fourth 

quarter of 2018, we entered into a Master Agreement Framework which includes a series of related ancillary 
agreements and binding term sheets (which were later negotiated into definitive agreements) designed to further 
solidify the commercial and technological collaboration between us and GE.  The Master Agreement Framework 
focuses on areas where we work most closely with GE on developing leading technology and executing for 
customers.  First, we defined the parameters for long-term collaboration and partnership with GE on critical rotating 
equipment technology.  Second, for our digital software and technology business we agreed to maintain the status 
quo as the exclusive supplier of GE Digital oil and-gas applications, although this commercial arrangement was 
modified pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement, discussed below, including by rendering the relationship with GE 
Digital to be nonexclusive with respect to digital offerings in the oil and gas space.  Finally, we reached agreements 
on a number of other areas including our controls business, pension, taxes, and intercompany services.  All 
agreements within the Master Agreement Framework were finalized by the first quarter of 2019.

On July 31, 2019, we also entered into an Omnibus Agreement, a general framework agreement that addresses 

certain outstanding matters under existing long-term commercial agreements between us and GE.  The Omnibus 
Agreement contains provisions regarding, among other things, (i) the repayment of certain outstanding amounts 
mutually owed by the parties, (ii) certain employee and assets transfers (including the allocation of costs and 
expenses associated therewith), and (iii) certain matters related to three international joint ventures.  Modifications 
to the commercial arrangements between us and GE included, among other things, modification of the relationship 
between BHGE LLC and GE Digital to be nonexclusive with respect to digital offerings in the oil and gas space.  For 
further details on these agreements see "Note 19. Related Party Transactions" of the Notes to Consolidated and 
Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein.  On September 16, 2019, certain equity transactions were 

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completed and GE’s ownership of Baker Hughes was reduced from approximately 50.3% to approximately 36.8%.  
As of December 31, 2019, GE's interest in us was 36.7%.

In aggregate, we anticipate that the net financial impact of the agreements contemplated by the Master 

Agreement Framework will have a slightly negative impact on our operating margin rates of approximately 20 to 40 
basis points.  In addition, we expect to incur one-time charges related to the separation from GE of approximately 
$0.2 billion to $0.3 billion over three years.  We expect these charges to be primarily related to the build-out of 
information technology infrastructure as well as customary transaction fees.  For a discussion of certain risks 
associated with separation, including risks related to our business, financial condition and results of operations, see 
“Item 1A. Risk Factors-Risk Factors Related to the Separation from GE.”

OUTLOOK

Our business is exposed to a number of different macro factors, which influence our expectations and outlook.  
All of our outlook expectations are purely based on the market as we see it today, and are subject to change given 
volatile conditions in the industry.

•  North America onshore activity: in 2019, we experienced a decline in rig count, as compared to 2018 driven 
by lower commodity prices over the year.  We expect North American onshore activity will continue to 
decline in 2020.  Over the long-term, we remain optimistic about the outlook. 

• 

International onshore activity: we have seen a moderate increase in rig count activity in 2019 and expect 
growth to continue into 2020, albeit at a slower rate.  We expect most of the growth to come from Middle 
East, Latin America and Europe.

•  Offshore projects: we have seen stable customer activity and final investment decisions on offshore projects 
through 2019.  We expect the offshore market fundamentals to support another solid year of orders with 
subsea tree awards in 2020 expected to remain relatively consistent with 2019.  We expect to see 
continued growth in the flexible pipe market, following a strong orders performance in 2019.  

• 

Liquefied natural gas projects: we remain optimistic on the LNG market.  While currently oversupplied, we 
believe a significant number of final investment decisions are needed to fill the projected supply-demand 
imbalance.  In 2019, we have seen multiple large-scale LNG projects reach a positive final investment 
decision.  We continue to view the long-term economics of the LNG industry as positive.

•  Refinery, petrochemical and industrial projects: in refining, we believe large, complex refineries should gain 
advantage in a more competitive, oversupplied landscape in 2019 as the industry globalizes and refiners 
position to meet local demand and secure export potential.  The industrial market continues to grow as 
outdated infrastructure is replaced, policy changes come into effect and power is decentralized.  We 
continue to see growing demand across these markets in 2020.

We have other segments in our portfolio that are more correlated with different industrial metrics such as our 

Digital Solutions business.  Overall, we believe our portfolio is uniquely positioned to compete across the value 
chain, and deliver comprehensive solutions for our customers.  We remain optimistic about the long-term economics 
of the industry, but are continuing to operate with flexibility given our expectations for volatility and changing 
assumptions in the near term.

While governments may change or may not continue incentives for renewable energy additions, in the long 

term, renewables' cost decline may accelerate to compete with new-built fossil capacity.  However, we do not 
anticipate any significant impacts to our business in the foreseeable future.

Despite the near-term volatility, the long-term outlook for our industry remains positive.  We believe the world’s 
demand for energy will continue to rise, and the supply of energy will continue to increase in complexity, requiring 
greater service intensity and more advanced technology from oilfield service companies.  As such, we remain 
focused on delivering innovative, cost-efficient solutions that deliver step changes in operating and economic 
performance for our customers.

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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

The following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our results of operations, 
financial condition and liquidity position as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and should be 
read in conjunction with the consolidated and combined financial statements and related notes of the Company. 

We operate in more than 120 countries helping customers find, evaluate, drill, produce, transport and process 
hydrocarbon resources.  Our revenue is predominately generated from the sale of products and services to major, 
national, and independent oil and natural gas companies worldwide, and is dependent on spending by our 
customers for oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production.  This spending is driven by a 
number of factors, including our customers' forecasts of future energy demand and supply, their access to 
resources to develop and produce oil and natural gas, their ability to fund their capital programs, the impact of new 
government regulations and most importantly, their expectations for oil and natural gas prices as a key driver of 
their cash flows.

Oil and Natural Gas Prices

Oil and natural gas prices are summarized in the table below as averages of the daily closing prices during 

each of the periods indicated.

Brent oil prices ($/Bbl) (1)
WTI oil prices ($/Bbl) (2)
Natural gas prices ($/mmBtu) (3)

2019

2018

$

64.28

$

71.34

56.98

2.56

65.23

3.15

(1)  Energy Information Administration (EIA) Europe Brent Spot Price per Barrel

(2)  EIA Cushing, OK WTI (West Texas Intermediate) spot price

(3)  EIA Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price per million British Thermal Unit

Outside North America, customer spending is most heavily influenced by Brent oil prices.  After a volatile fourth 
quarter of 2018 when oil prices dropped nearly 40%, there was more stability and positive sentiment at the start of 
2019.  Brent oil prices increased from a low of $53.23/Bbl in January 2019, to a high of $74.94/Bbl in April 2019.  
However, the average Brent oil prices decreased to $64.28/Bbl in 2019 from $71.34/Bbl in 2018, primarily due to 
higher prices in the first three quarters of 2018. 

In North America, customer spending is highly driven by WTI oil prices, which similar to Brent oil prices, on 
average decreased to $56.98/Bbl in 2019 from $65.23/Bbl in 2018, and ranged from a low of $46.31/Bbl in January 
2019, to a high of $66.24/Bbl in April 2019.

In North America, natural gas prices, as measured by the Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price, averaged $2.56/

mmBtu in 2019, representing a 19% decrease over the prior year.  Throughout the year, Henry Hub Natural Gas 
Spot Prices ranged from a high of $4.25/mmBtu in March 2019 to a low of $1.75/mmBtu in December 2019.  
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), working natural gas in storage at the end of 2019 was 3,192 
billion cubic feet (Bcf), which was 15.3%, or 487 Bcf, above the corresponding week in 2018.

Baker Hughes Rig Count

The Baker Hughes rig counts are an important business barometer for the drilling industry and its suppliers.  
When drilling rigs are active they consume products and services produced by the oil service industry.  Rig count 
trends are driven by the exploration and development spending by oil and natural gas companies, which in turn is 
influenced by current and future price expectations for oil and natural gas.  The counts may reflect the relative 
strength and stability of energy prices and overall market activity, however, these counts should not be solely relied 
on as other specific and pervasive conditions may exist that affect overall energy prices and market activity.

We have been providing rig counts to the public since 1944.  We gather all relevant data through our field 
service personnel, who obtain the necessary data from routine visits to the various rigs, customers, contractors and 

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other outside sources as necessary.  We base the classification of a well as either oil or natural gas primarily upon 
filings made by operators in the relevant jurisdiction.  This data is then compiled and distributed to various wire 
services and trade associations and is published on our website.  We believe the counting process and resulting 
data is reliable, however, it is subject to our ability to obtain accurate and timely information.  Rig counts are 
compiled weekly for the U.S. and Canada and monthly for all international rigs.  Published international rig counts 
do not include rigs drilling in certain locations, such as Russia, the Caspian region and onshore China because this 
information is not readily available.

Beginning in the second quarter of 2019, Ukraine was added to the Baker Hughes international rig count.  The 

Company will continue tracking active drilling rigs in the country going forward.  Historical periods will not be 
updated.

Rigs in the U.S. and Canada are counted as active if, on the day the count is taken, the well being drilled has 
been started but drilling has not been completed and the well is anticipated to be of sufficient depth to be a potential 
consumer of our drill bits.  In international areas, rigs are counted on a weekly basis and deemed active if drilling 
activities occurred during the majority of the week.  The weekly results are then averaged for the month and 
published accordingly.  The rig count does not include rigs that are in transit from one location to another, rigging up, 
being used in non-drilling activities including production testing, completion and workover, and are not expected to 
be significant consumers of drill bits.

The rig counts are summarized in the table below as averages for each of the periods indicated.

North America
International
Worldwide

2019 Compared to 2018

2019

2018

1,077
1,097
2,174

1,223
988
2,211

Overall the rig count was 2,174 in 2019, a decrease of 2% as compared to 2018 due primarily to North 

American activity.  The rig count in North America decreased 12% in 2019 compared to 2018, as a result of lower 
commodity prices and exploration and production capital expenditure reductions.  Internationally, the rig count 
increased 11% in 2019 as compared to the same period last year.  Excluding Ukraine, the international rig count 
was up 6% when compared to the same period last year.

Within North America, the decrease was primarily driven by the Canadian rig count, which was down 30% on 
average when compared to the same period last year, and a decrease in the U.S. rig count, which was down 9% on 
average.  Internationally, the improvement in the rig count was driven primarily by increases in the Europe region of 
72%, primarily related to the addition of Ukraine during the second quarter of 2019.  Excluding Ukraine, the rig 
count in the Europe region was up 15%.  The Africa region and Middle East region, were also up by 19% and 5%, 
respectively.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

The discussions below relating to significant line items from our consolidated and combined statements of 
income (loss) are based on available information and represent our analysis of significant changes or events that 
impact the comparability of reported amounts.  Where appropriate, we have identified specific events and changes 
that affect comparability or trends and, where reasonably practicable, have quantified the impact of such items.  In 
addition, the discussions below for revenue and cost of revenue are on a total basis as the business drivers for 
product sales and services are similar.  All dollar amounts in tabulations in this section are in millions of dollars, 
unless otherwise stated.  Certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers. 

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Our results of operations are evaluated by the Chief Executive Officer on a consolidated basis as well as at the 

segment level.  The performance of our operating segments is evaluated based on segment operating income 
(loss), which is defined as income (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate and before the following: 
net interest expense, net other non operating income, corporate expenses, restructuring, impairment and other 
charges, inventory impairment, separation and merger related costs, and certain gains and losses not allocated to 
the operating segments. 

In evaluating the segment performance, the Company uses the following: 

Volume:  Volume is the increase or decrease in products and/or services sold period-over-period excluding the 
impact of foreign exchange and price.  The volume impact on profit is calculated by multiplying the prior period profit 
rate by the change in revenue volume between the current and prior period.  It also includes price, defined as the 
change in sales price for a comparable product or service period-over-period and is calculated as the period-over-
period change in sales prices of comparable products and services.

Foreign Exchange (FX):  FX measures the translational foreign exchange impact, or the translation impact of 

the period-over-period change on sales and costs directly attributable to change in the foreign exchange rate 
compared to the U.S. dollar.  FX impact is calculated by multiplying the functional currency amounts (revenue or 
profit) with the period-over-period FX rate variance, using the average exchange rate for the respective period. 

(Inflation)/Deflation:  (Inflation)/deflation is defined as the increase or decrease in direct and indirect costs of 
the same type for an equal amount of volume.  It is calculated as the year-over-year change in cost (i.e. price paid) 
of direct material, compensation & benefits and overhead costs.

Productivity:  Productivity is measured by the remaining variance in profit, after adjusting for the period-over-

period impact of volume & price, foreign exchange and (inflation)/deflation as defined above.  Improved or lower 
period-over-period cost productivity is the result of cost efficiencies or inefficiencies, such as cost decreasing or 
increasing more than volume, or cost increasing or decreasing less than volume, or changes in sales mix among 
segments.  This also includes the period-over-period variance of transactional foreign exchange, aside from those 
foreign currency devaluations that are reported separately for business evaluation purposes.

Orders and Remaining Performance Obligations

Our statement of income (loss) displays sales and costs of sales in accordance with SEC regulations under 

which “goods” is required to include all sales of tangible products and “services” must include all other sales, 
including other services activities.  For the amounts shown below, we distinguish between “equipment” and “product 
services,” where product services refers to sales under product services agreements, including sales of both goods 
(such as spare parts and equipment upgrades) and related services (such as monitoring, maintenance and repairs), 
which is an important part of our operations.  We refer to “product services” simply as “services” within 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Orders:  We recognized orders of $26,973 million and $23,904 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively.  In 2019, 

equipment orders were up 26% and service orders were up 3%, compared to 2018.

Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO):  As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the aggregate amount of 
the transaction price allocated to the unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations was $22.9 billion 
and $21.0 billion, respectively.

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Revenue and Segment Operating Income Before Tax

Revenue and segment operating income for each of our four operating segments is provided below.

Revenue:

Oilfield Services

Oilfield Equipment

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

Digital Solutions

Total

Segment operating income:

Oilfield Services

Oilfield Equipment

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

Digital Solutions

Total segment operating income

Corporate
Inventory impairment and related charges (1)

Restructuring, impairment and other

Separation and merger related

Operating income

Other non operating income (loss), net

Interest expense, net

Income before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate

Equity in loss of affiliate

Provision for income taxes

Net income

Year Ended December 31,

2019

2018

$ Change
From 2018
to 2019

$

12,889 $

11,617 $

1,272

2,921

5,536

2,492

2,641

6,015

2,604

$

23,838 $

22,877 $

280

(479)

(112)

961

Year Ended December 31,

2019

2018

$ Change
From 2018
to 2019

$

917 $

785 $

55

719

343

—

621

390

2,035

1,796

(433)

—

(342)

(184)

1,074

(84)

(237)

753

—

(482)

(405)

(105)

(433)

(153)

701

202

(223)

680

(139)

(258)

$

271 $

283 $

132

55

98

(47)

239

(28)

105

91

(31)

373

(286)

(14)

73

139

(224)

(12)

(1) 

Inventory impairments and related charges are reported in the "Cost of goods sold" caption of the consolidated and 
combined statements of income (loss). 

Fiscal Year 2019 to Fiscal Year 2018

Revenue in 2019 was $23,838 million, an increase of $961 million, or 4%, from 2018.  This increase in revenue 

was largely a result of increased activity in OFS and OFE partially offset by declines in TPS and DS.  OFS 
increased $1,272 million, OFE increased $280 million, TPS decreased $479 million and DS decreased $112 million.

Total segment operating income in 2019 was $2,035 million, an increase of $239 million, or 13%, from 2018.  

The increase was primarily driven by OFS, which increased $132 million, OFE, which increased $55 million and 
TPS, which increased $98 million, partially offset by DS, which decreased $47 million.

Oilfield Services

OFS 2019 revenue was $12,889 million, an increase of $1,272 million from 2018, primarily as a result of 
increased international activity in 2019 compared to 2018.  International revenue was $8,293 million in 2019, an 
increase of $1,386 million from 2018, with faster growth than the international rig count driven by activity in the 

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Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.  North America revenue was $4,596 million in 2019, a decrease of 
$114 million from 2018 driven by declining rig counts in North America.

OFS 2019 segment operating income was $917 million, compared to $785 million in 2018.  The increase was 

primarily driven by higher volume and increased cost productivity.

Oilfield Equipment

OFE 2019 revenue was $2,921 million, an increase of $280 million, or 11%, from 2018.  The increase was 
primarily driven by higher volume in the subsea production systems business and subsea services business.  
These increases were partially offset by lower volume in the flexible pipe business.

OFE 2019 segment operating income was $55 million, compared to breakeven in 2018.  The increase was 

primarily driven by higher volume and increased cost productivity.

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

TPS 2019 revenue was $5,536 million, a decrease of $479 million, or 8%, from 2018.  The decrease was 

primarily driven by lower equipment installation volume and business dispositions, partially offset by higher 
contractual services revenue.  Equipment revenue in 2019 represented 36% and Service revenue represented 64% 
of total revenue.

TPS 2019 segment operating income was $719 million, compared to $621 million in 2018.  The increase in 

profitability was driven primarily by higher cost productivity and favorable business mix.

Digital Solutions

DS 2019 revenue was $2,492 million, a decrease of $112 million, or 4%, from 2018, driven primarily by lower 

volume in Bently, controls, pipeline and process solutions, and software businesses, partially offset by higher 
volume in the measurement & sensing business. 

DS 2019 segment operating income was $343 million, compared to $390 million in 2018.  The decrease in 

profitability was driven by lower volume and negative cost productivity.

Corporate

In 2019, corporate expenses were $433 million, an increase of $28 million compared to 2018, primarily from the 

additional expenses related to the separation from GE.

Restructuring, Impairment and Other 

In 2019, we recognized $342 million in restructuring, impairment and other charges, a decrease of $91 million 

compared to 2018.  This decrease was primarily due to the accelerated amortization costs in 2018 that did not 
repeat in 2019, and reduced integration related restructuring activities partially offset by additional charges in our 
OFS segment focused on supply chain optimization, improving asset utilization, and driving down product and 
service delivery costs.

Separation and Merger related 

We recorded $184 million of separation and merger related costs in 2019, an increase of $31 million from the 
prior year.  Costs in 2019 primarily relate to the finalization of the Master Agreement Framework and the ongoing 
activities related to the separation from GE.  In 2018, separation and merger related costs primarily included costs 
associated with the integration of BHI.

Interest Expense, Net

In 2019, we incurred net interest expense of $237 million, an increase of $14 million from the prior year, 

primarily driven by costs associated with refinancing our Senior Notes due August 2021 and lower interest income. 

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Equity in Loss of Affiliate

As we have discontinued applying the equity method on our investment in BJ Services, we did not record any 

gain or loss during 2019 compared to a loss of $139 million in 2018.  We will resume application of the equity 
method only after our share of unrecognized net income equals our share of net loss not recognized during the 
period the equity method was suspended. 

Income Tax

In 2019, our income tax expense increased by $224 million, from $258 million in 2018 to $482 million in 2019.  
The increase was primarily due to higher foreign taxes related to increased foreign earnings and geographical mix 
of earnings.

COMPLIANCE

We, in the conduct of all of our activities, are committed to maintaining the core values of our Company, as well 

as high safety, ethical and quality standards (Standards) as also reported in our Quality Management System 
(QMS).  We believe such a commitment is integral to running a sound, successful, and sustainable business.  To 
ensure that we live up to our high Standards, we devote significant resources to maintain a comprehensive global 
ethics and compliance program (Compliance Program) which is designed to prevent, detect, and appropriately 
respond in a timely fashion to any potential violations of the law, Our Way: The Baker Hughes Code of Conduct, and 
other Company policies and procedures.

Highlights of our Compliance Program include the following:

•  Comprehensive internal policies over such areas as anti-bribery; travel, entertainment, gifts and charitable 

donations to government officials and other parties; payments to commercial sales representatives; and, the 
use of non-U.S. police or military organizations for security purposes.  In addition, there are policies and 
procedures to address customs requirements, visa processing risks, export and re-export controls, 
economic sanctions, anti-money laundering and anti-boycott laws.

•  Global structure of Legal Compliance Counsel and other professionals providing compliance advice, 

customized training and governance, as well as investigating concerns across all regions and countries 
where we do business.

•  Comprehensive employee compliance training program that combines instructor-led and web-based 

training modules tailored to the key risks that employees face on an ongoing basis.

•  Due diligence procedures for third parties who conduct business on our behalf, including commercial sales 
agents, administrative service providers, and professional consultants, as well as an enhanced risk-based 
process for classifying channel partners and suppliers.

•  Due diligence procedures for merger and acquisition activities. 

•  Specifically tailored compliance risk assessments and audits focused on country and third party risk.

•  Compliance Review Board comprised of senior officers of the Company that meets quarterly to monitor 

effectiveness of the Compliance Program, as well as Product Company and regional compliance 
committees that meet quarterly.

•  Technology to monitor and report on compliance matters, including an internal investigations management 
system, a web-based anti-boycott reporting tool, global trade management systems and comprehensive 
watch list screening.

•  A compliance program designed to create an “Open Reporting Environment” where employees are 

encouraged to report any ethics or compliance matter without fear of retaliation, including a global network 
of trained employee ombudspersons, and a worldwide, 24-hour business helpline operated by a third party 
and available in approximately 150 languages.

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•  Centralized finance organization with company-wide policies.  

•  Anti-corruption audits of high-risk countries conducted by Legal Compliance and Internal Audit, as well as 

risk-based compliance audits of third parties conducted by Legal Compliance.

•  We have region-specific processes and procedures for management of HR related issues, including pre-
hire screening of employees; a process to screen existing employees prior to promotion into select roles 
where they may be exposed to finance and/or corruption-related risks; and implementation of a global new 
hire compliance training module for all employees.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

Our objective in financing our business is to maintain sufficient liquidity, adequate financial resources and 
financial flexibility in order to fund the requirements of our business.  At December 31, 2019, we had cash and cash 
equivalents of $3,249 million compared to $3,723 million at December 31, 2018.  Cash and cash equivalents 
includes $162 million and $747 million of cash held on behalf of GE at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Excluding cash held on behalf of GE, our U.S. subsidiaries held approximately $0.4 billion and $0.7 billion while 

our foreign subsidiaries held approximately $2.7 billion and $2.3 billion of our cash and cash equivalents as at 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  A substantial portion of the cash held by foreign subsidiaries at 
December 31, 2019 has been reinvested in active non-U.S. business operations.  If we decide at a later date to 
repatriate those funds to the U.S., they will generally be free of U.S. federal tax but may incur other taxes such as 
withholding or state taxes.

In December 2019, BHGE LLC entered into a $3 billion committed unsecured revolving credit facility (the 2019 

Credit Agreement) with commercial banks maturing in December 2024.  The 2019 Credit Agreement contains 
certain customary representations and warranties, certain customary affirmative covenants and certain customary 
negative covenants.  Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, BHGE LLC's obligations under the 2019 
Credit Agreement may be accelerated.  Such events of default include payment defaults to lenders under the 2019 
Credit Agreement and other customary defaults.  No such events of default have occurred.  In connection with 
BHGE LLC’s entry into the 2019 Credit Agreement, BHGE LLC terminated its then-existing five-year committed $3 
billion revolving credit agreement dated as of July 3, 2017 (the 2017 Credit Agreement).  During 2019 and 2018, 
there were no borrowings under the 2019 or 2017 Credit Agreement.  

BHGE LLC has a commercial paper program under which it may issue from time to time up to $3 billion in 

commercial paper with maturities of no more than 397 days.  At December 31, 2019, we had no borrowings 
outstanding under the commercial paper program.    

If market conditions were to change and our revenue was reduced significantly or operating costs were to 
increase, our cash flows and liquidity could be reduced.  Additionally, it could cause the rating agencies to lower our 
credit rating.  There are no ratings triggers that would accelerate the maturity of any borrowings under our 
committed credit facility.  However, a downgrade in our credit ratings could increase the cost of borrowings under 
the credit facility and could also limit or preclude our ability to issue commercial paper.  Should this occur, we could 
seek alternative sources of funding, including borrowing under the credit facility.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, we used cash to fund a variety of activities including certain working 

capital needs and restructuring costs, capital expenditures, the repayment of debt, payment of dividends, 
distributions to GE and share repurchases.  We believe that cash on hand, cash flows generated from operations 
and the available credit facility will provide sufficient liquidity to manage our global cash needs.

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Cash Flows

Cash flows provided by (used in) each type of activity were as follows for the years ended December 31:

(In millions)
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities

Fiscal Year 2019 to Fiscal Year 2018

Operating Activities

$

2019

2018

2,126 $
(1,045)
(1,534)

1,762
(578)
(4,363)

Our largest source of operating cash is payments from customers, of which the largest component is collecting 
cash related to our sales of products and services including advance payments or progress collections for work to 
be performed.  The primary use of operating cash is to pay our suppliers, employees, tax authorities and others for 
a wide range of goods and services.

Cash flows from operating activities generated cash of $2,126 million and $1,762 million for the years ended 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  Cash flows from operating activities increased $364 million in 2019 
primarily driven by improved operating performance.  These cash inflows were supported by $553 million of working 
capital generation mainly due to net positive progress collections and receivables in TPS for equipment contracts, 
as well as continued improvement in our working capital processes.   Included in our cash flows from operating 
activities for 2019 and 2018 are payments of $307 million and $473 million, respectively, made primarily for 
employee severance as a result of our restructuring activities and separation and merger related costs including the 
build-out of information technology infrastructure as a result of GE separation activities.

Investing Activities

Cash flows from investing activities used cash of $1,045 million and $578 million for the years ended 

December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Our principal recurring investing activity is the funding of capital expenditures to ensure that we have the 

appropriate levels and types of machinery and equipment in place to generate revenue from operations.  
Expenditures for capital assets totaled $1,240 million and $995 million for 2019 and 2018, respectively, partially 
offset by cash flows from the sale of property, plant and equipment of $264 million and $458 million in 2019 and 
2018, respectively.  Proceeds from the disposal of assets related primarily to equipment that was lost-in-hole, and to 
property, machinery and equipment no longer used in operations that was sold throughout the period.  In 2019, we 
received $77 million from the sale of our high-speed reciprocating compression business.  In 2018, we received 
$453 million from the sale of businesses primarily driven by the sale of our Natural Gas Solution (NGS) business for 
$375 million.  Also in 2018, the Company and ADNOC signed a strategic partnership agreement under which we 
acquired a five percent stake in ADNOC Drilling for a cash consideration of $500 million. 

Financing Activities

Cash flows from financing activities used cash of $1,534 million and $4,363 million for the years ended 

December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

During 2019, we paid aggregate dividends of $395 million to our Class A stockholders, and BHGE LLC made a 
distribution of $350 million to GE.  Additionally, in September 2019, BHGE LLC repurchased 11.9 million Units from 
GE for a cash consideration of $250 million. In total, we returned $995 million of cash to our shareholders through 
share buybacks, dividends to our Class A stockholders and distributions to GE. 

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During 2018, we paid aggregate dividends of $315 million to our Class A stockholders, and BHGE LLC made a 
distribution of $495 million to GE.  We used cash of $387 million and $638 million, respectively, to repurchase and 
cancel our shares of Class A and Class B common stock and corresponding paired Units in BHGE LLC, on a pro 
rata basis.  Additionally, in November 2018, BHGE LLC repurchased 65 million Units from GE for a cash 
consideration of $1,461 million. In total, we returned $3.3 billion of cash to our shareholders through share 
buybacks, dividends to our Class A stockholders and distributions to GE.

We had net repayments of short-term debt of $542 million and $376 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

Repayment of our long-term debt of $570 million and $684 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively, consisted 
primarily of repayment of certain Senior Notes.

In November 2019, BHGE LLC issued $525 million of 3.138% Senior Notes due November 2029.  We used the 

proceeds from this offering to repurchase all of our outstanding 3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021. 

Cash Requirements

In 2020, we believe cash on hand, cash flows from operating activities, the available revolving credit facility and 
availability under our existing shelf registrations of debt will provide us with sufficient capital resources and liquidity 
to manage our working capital needs, meet contractual obligations, fund capital expenditures and dividends, and 
support the development of our short-term and long-term operating strategies.  When necessary, we issue 
commercial paper or other short-term debt to fund cash needs in the U.S. in excess of the cash generated in the 
U.S.

Our capital expenditures can be adjusted and managed by us to match market demand and activity levels.  
Based on current market conditions, capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposal of assets, in 2020 will be 
made as appropriate at a rate that we estimate would equal up to 5% of annual revenue.  The expenditures are 
expected to be used primarily for normal, recurring items necessary to support our business.  We also anticipate 
making income tax payments in the range of $500 million to $600 million in 2020.

Contractual Obligations

In the table below, we set forth our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2019.  Certain amounts included 

in this table are based on our estimates and assumptions about these obligations, including their duration, 
anticipated actions by third parties and other factors.  The contractual obligations we will actually pay in future 
periods may vary from those reflected in the table because the estimates and assumptions are subjective.

(In millions)
Total debt and finance lease obligations (1)
Estimated interest payments (2)
Operating leases (3)
Purchase obligations (4)
Total

Payments Due by Period

Total

Less Than
1 Year

1 - 3
Years

4 - 5
Years

More Than
5 Years

$

6,410 $

316 $

1,314 $

156 $

3,609

1,020

1,571

239

230

1,304

474

312

231

399

160

21

4,624

2,497

318

15

$

12,610 $

2,089 $

2,331 $

736 $

7,454

(1)  Amounts represent the expected cash payments for the principal amounts related to our debt, including finance lease 
obligations.  Amounts for debt do not include any deferred issuance costs or unamortized discounts or premiums 
including step up in the value of the debt on the acquisition of BHI.  Expected cash payments for interest are excluded 
from these amounts.  Total debt and finance lease obligations includes $273 million payable to GE and its affiliates.  As 
there is no fixed payment schedule on the amount payable to GE and its affiliates we have classified it as payable in 
less than one year.

(2)  Amounts represent the expected cash payments for interest on our long-term debt and finance lease obligations.

(3)  Amounts represent the future minimum payments under operating leases with initial terms of one year or more.  Our 

lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that 
option.

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(4)  Purchase obligations include expenditures for capital assets for 2020 as well as agreements to purchase goods or 
services that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum 
quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. 

Due to the uncertainty with respect to the timing of potential future cash outflows associated with our uncertain 

tax positions, we are unable to make reasonable estimates of the period of cash settlement, if any, to the respective 
taxing authorities.  Therefore, $573 million in uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, have been 
excluded from the contractual obligations table above.  See "Note 13. Income Taxes" of the Notes to Consolidated 
and Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein for further information. 

We have certain defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans covering certain of our U.S. 
and international employees.  During 2019, we made contributions and paid direct benefits of approximately $39 
million in connection with those plans, and we anticipate funding approximately $32 million during 2020.  Amounts 
for pension funding obligations are based on assumptions that are subject to change, therefore, we are currently not 
able to reasonably estimate our contribution figures after 2020.  See "Note 12. Employee Benefit Plans" of the 
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein for further information. 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of business with customers, vendors and others, we have entered into off-balance sheet 

arrangements, such as surety bonds for performance, letters of credit and other bank issued guarantees, which 
totaled approximately $3.9 billion at December 31, 2019.  It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these 
financial instruments.  None of the off-balance sheet arrangements either has, or is likely to have, a material effect 
on our consolidated and combined financial statements.

As of December 31, 2019, we had no material off-balance sheet financing arrangements other than those 
discussed above.  As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could 
arise if we had engaged in such financing arrangements.

Other factors affecting liquidity 

Registration Statements: In November 2018, Baker Hughes filed a universal shelf registration statement on 
Form S-3ASR (Automatic Shelf Registration) with the SEC to have the ability to sell various types of securities 
including debt securities, Class A common stock, preferred stock, guarantees of debt securities, purchase contracts 
and units.  The specific terms of any securities to be sold would be described in supplemental filings with the SEC.  
The registration statement will expire in 2021.

In December 2017, BHGE LLC and Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. filed a shelf registration statement on Form 
S-3 with the SEC to have the ability to sell up to $3 billion in debt securities in amounts to be determined at the time 
of an offering.  Any such offering, if it does occur, may happen in one or more transactions.  The specific terms of 
any debt securities to be sold would be described in supplemental filings with the SEC.  The registration statement 
will expire in December 2020.

Customer receivables: In line with industry practice, we may bill our customers for services provided in arrears 

dependent upon contractual terms.  In a challenging economic environment, we may experience delays in the 
payment of our invoices due to customers' lower cash flow from operations or their more limited access to credit 
markets.  While historically there have not been material non-payment events, we attempt to mitigate this risk 
through working with our customers to restructure their debts.  A customer's failure or delay in payment could have 
a material adverse effect on our short-term liquidity and results from operations.  As of December 31, 2019, 19% of 
our gross trade receivables were from customers in the United States.  Other than the United States, no other 
country or single customer accounted for more than 10% of our gross trade receivables at this date.  As of 
December 31, 2018, 24% of our gross trade receivables were from customers in the United States. 

International operations: Our cash that is held outside the U.S., is 88% of the total cash balance as of 

December 31, 2019.  We may not be able to use this cash quickly and efficiently due to exchange or cash controls 
that could make it challenging.  As a result, our cash balance may not represent our ability to quickly and efficiently 
use this cash. 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Accounting estimates and assumptions discussed in this section are those considered to be the most critical to 

an understanding of our financial statements because they involve significant judgments and uncertainties.  Many of 
these estimates include determining fair value.  These estimates reflect our best judgment about current, and for 
some estimates future, economic and market conditions and their potential effects based on information available 
as of the date of these financial statements.  If these conditions change from those expected, it is reasonably 
possible that the judgments and estimates described below could change, which may result in future impairments of 
goodwill, intangibles and longlived assets, increases in reserves for contingencies, establishment of valuation 
allowances on deferred tax assets and increased tax liabilities, among other effects.  Also, see "Note 1. Summary of 
Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein, 
which discusses our most significant accounting policies.

We have defined a critical accounting estimate as one that is both important to the portrayal of either our 
financial condition or results of operations and requires us to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or 
estimates about matters that are uncertain.  The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors has reviewed our critical 
accounting estimates and the disclosure presented below.  During the past three fiscal years, we have not made 
any material changes in the methodology used to establish the critical accounting estimates, and we believe that 
the following are the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated and combined 
financial statements.  There are other items within our consolidated and combined financial statements that require 
estimation and judgment but they are not deemed critical as defined above.

Revenue Recognition on Long-Term Product Services Agreements

We have long-term service agreements with our customers predominately within our TPS segment.  These 

agreements typically require us to maintain assets sold to the customer over a defined contract term.  These 
agreements have average contract terms of 15 years.  From time to time, these contract terms may be extended 
through contract modifications or amendments, which may result in revisions to future billing and cost estimates.

Revenue recognition on long-term product services agreements requires estimates of both customer payments 

and the costs to perform required maintenance services over the contract term.  We recognize revenue on an 
overtime basis using input method to measure our progress toward completion at the estimated margin rate of the 
contract.

To develop our billings estimates, we consider the number of billable events that will occur based on estimated 
utilization of the asset under contract, over the life of the contract term.  This estimated utilization will consider both 
historical and market conditions, asset retirements and new product introductions, if applicable. 

To develop our cost estimates, we consider the timing and extent of maintenance and overhaul events, 
including the amount and cost of labor, spare parts and other resources required to perform the services.  In 
developing our cost estimates, we utilize a combination of our historical cost experience and expected cost 
improvements.  Cost improvements are only included in future cost estimates after savings have been observed in 
actual results or proven effective through an extensive regulatory or engineering approval process.   

We routinely review the estimates used in our product services agreements and regularly revise them to adjust 

for changes.  These revisions are based on objectively verifiable information that is available at the time of the 
review.

The difference between the timing of our revenue recognition and cash received from our customers results in 
either a contract asset (revenue in excess of billings) or a contract liability (billings in excess of revenue).  See "Note 
8. Contract and Other Deferred Assets" and "Note 9. Progress Collections and Deferred Income" of the Notes to 
Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein for further information.

We regularly assess customer credit risk inherent in the carrying amounts of receivables and contract assets 
and estimated earnings, including the risk that contractual penalties may not be sufficient to offset our accumulated 
investment in the event of customer termination.  We gain insight into expected future utilization and cost trends, as 
well as credit risk, through our knowledge of the equipment installed and the close interaction with our customers 

Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K | 39

through supplying critical services and parts over extended periods.  Revisions to cost or billing estimates may 
affect a product services agreement’s total estimated profitability resulting in an adjustment of earnings; such 
adjustments generated earnings of $(1) million, $26 million and $44 million for the three years ended December 31, 
2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  We provide for probable losses when they become evident.

On December 31, 2019, our long-term product service agreements, net of related billings in excess of revenues, 

of $0.3 billion, represent approximately 2.9% of our total estimated life of contract billings of $10.3 billion.  Cash 
billings collected on these contracts were approximately $0.6 billion during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 
2018.  Our contracts (on average) are approximately 17% complete based on costs incurred to date and our 
estimate of future costs.  Revisions to our estimates of future revenue or costs that increase or decrease total 
estimated contract profitability by 1% would increase or decrease the long-term product service agreements 
balance by $0.04 billion.

Goodwill and Other Identified Intangible Assets

We test goodwill for impairment annually using data as of July 1 of that year.  The impairment test consists of 
two different steps: in step one, the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared with its fair value, in step two, 
which is applied only when the carrying value is more than its fair value, the amount of goodwill impairment, if any, 
is derived by deducting the fair value of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities from the fair value of its equity and 
comparing that amount with the carrying amount of goodwill.  We determine fair values of each of the reporting units 
using the market approach, when available and appropriate, or the income approach, or a combination of both.  We 
assess the valuation methodology based upon the relevance and availability of the data at the time the valuation is 
performed. 

Pension Assumptions

Pension benefits are calculated using significant inputs to the actuarial models that measure pension benefit 

obligations and related effects on operations.  Two assumptions, discount rate and expected return on assets, are 
important elements of plan expense and asset/liability measurement.  We evaluate these critical assumptions at 
least annually on a plan and country specific basis.  We periodically evaluate other assumptions involving 
demographic factors such as retirement age, mortality and turnover, and update them to reflect its experience and 
expectations for the future.  Actual results in any given year will often differ from actuarial assumptions because of 
economic and other factors.

Projected benefit obligations are measured as the present value of expected payments discounted using the 
weighted average of market observed yields for high quality fixed income securities with maturities that correspond 
to the payment of benefits, lower discount rates increase present values and subsequent year pension expense and 
higher discount rates decrease present values and subsequent year pension expense.  The discount rates used to 
determine the benefit obligations for our principal pension plans at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were 2.34% and 
3.43%, respectively, reflecting market interest rates.  Our expected return on assets at December 31, 2019 and 
2018 was 5.48% and 5.94%, respectively.

Income Taxes

We operate in more than 120 countries and our effective tax rate is based on our income, statutory tax rates 
and differences between tax laws and the GAAP in these various jurisdictions.  Tax laws are complex and subject to 
different interpretations by the taxpayer and respective governmental taxing authorities.  Our income tax rate is 
significantly affected by the tax rate on our global operations.  In addition to local country tax laws and regulations, 
this rate depends on the extent earnings are indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S.  Historically, U.S. taxes were 
due upon repatriation of foreign earnings.  Due to the enactment of U.S. tax reform, repatriations of foreign earnings 
will generally be free of U.S. federal tax but may incur other taxes such as withholding or state taxes.  Indefinite 
reinvestment is determined by management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the 
Company.  Most of these earnings have been reinvested in active non-U.S. business operations.  However, as a 
result of U.S. tax reform, substantially all of our 2017 and prior unrepatriated foreign earnings were subject to U.S. 
tax and, accordingly, we expect to have the ability to repatriate those earnings without incremental U.S. federal tax.    
As of December 31, 2019, the cumulative amount of indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings is approximately $6.7 

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billion.  Computation of the potential deferred tax liability associated with these undistributed earnings and any other 
basis differences is not practicable.

Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available to reduce income taxes payable in future years.  We 
evaluate the recoverability of these future tax deductions and credits by assessing the adequacy of future taxable 
income from all sources, including reversal of taxable temporary differences, forecasted operating earnings and 
available tax planning strategies.  These sources of income rely heavily on estimates.  We use our historical 
experience and short and long range business forecasts to provide insight.  We record a valuation allowance when 
it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.   

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (U.S. tax reform) that lowers the statutory 
tax rate on U.S. earnings, taxes historic foreign earnings previously deferred from U.S. taxation at a reduced rate of 
tax (transition tax), establishes a territorial tax system and enacts new taxes associated with global operations.

The impact of U.S. tax reform was initially recorded on a provisional basis as the legislation provided for 
additional guidance to be issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on several provisions, including the 
computation of the transition tax.  Based on guidance received to date, finalization of purchase accounting for the 
BHI acquisition and finalization of our 2017 U.S. income tax returns, we have recorded a $107 million tax benefit in 
2018 for the impact of tax reform primarily related to the revaluation of deferred taxes.

Additionally, as part of U.S. tax reform, the U.S. has enacted a tax on "base eroding" payments from the U.S. 

and a minimum tax on foreign earnings (global intangible low-taxed income).  We have made an accounting policy 
election to account for these taxes as period costs.

Our tax filings routinely are subject to audit by the tax authorities in the jurisdictions where we conduct business.  

These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes that are resolved with the tax authorities or through the 
courts.  We have provided for the amounts we believe will ultimately result from these proceedings, but settlements 
of issues raised in these audits may affect our tax rate.  We have $451 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits, 
excluding interest and penalties, at December 31, 2019.  We are not able to reasonably estimate in which future 
periods these amounts ultimately will be settled.

Other Loss Contingencies

Other loss contingencies are uncertain and unresolved matters that arise in the ordinary course of business and 
result from events or actions by others that have the potential to result in a future loss.  Such contingencies include, 
but are not limited to, environmental obligations, litigation, regulatory proceedings, product quality and losses 
resulting from other events and developments.

The preparation of our consolidated and combined financial statements requires us to make estimates and 
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures as 
well as disclosures about any contingent assets and liabilities.  We base these estimates and judgments on 
historical experience and other assumptions and information that are believed to be reasonable under the 
circumstances.  Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects are subject to uncertainty and, 
accordingly, these estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional 
information is obtained and as the business environment in which we operate changes.

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The determination of the collectability of amounts due from our customers requires us to make judgments and 

estimates regarding our customers' ability to pay amounts due us in order to determine the amount of valuation 
allowances required for doubtful accounts.  We monitor our customers' payment history and current credit 
worthiness to determine that collectability is reasonably assured.  We also consider the overall business climate in 
which our customers operate.  Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded based on the aging status of the 
customer accounts or when it becomes evident that the customer will not make the required payments at either 
contractual due dates or in the future.  At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the allowance for doubtful accounts totaled 
$323 million and $327 million of total gross accounts receivable, respectively.  We believe that our allowance for 
doubtful accounts is adequate to cover potential bad debt losses under current conditions, however, uncertainties 
regarding changes in the financial condition of our customers, either adverse or positive, could impact the amount 
and timing of any additional provisions for doubtful accounts that may be required. 

Inventory Reserves

Inventory is a significant component of current assets and is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  

This requires us to record provisions and maintain reserves for excess, slow moving and obsolete inventory.  To 
determine these reserve amounts, we regularly review inventory quantities on hand and compare them to estimates 
of future product demand, market conditions, production requirements and technological developments.  These 
estimates and forecasts inherently include uncertainties and require us to make judgments regarding potential 
future outcomes.  At December 31, 2019 and 2018, inventory reserves totaled $429 million and $430 million of 
gross inventory, respectively.  We believe that our reserves are adequate to properly value potential excess, slow 
moving and obsolete inventory under current conditions.  Significant or unanticipated changes to our estimates and 
forecasts could impact the amount and timing of any additional provisions for excess, slow moving or obsolete 
inventory that may be required. 

Acquisitions-Purchase Price Allocation

We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to its identifiable assets and liabilities based on 
estimated fair values.  The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, if 
any, is recorded as goodwill.  We use all available information to estimate fair values, including quoted market 
prices, the carrying value of acquired assets and widely accepted valuation techniques such as discounted cash 
flows.  We engage third-party appraisal firms to assist in fair value determination of inventories, identifiable 
intangible assets and any other significant assets or liabilities when appropriate.  The judgments made in 
determining the estimated fair value assigned to each class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as 
asset lives, can materially impact our results of operations.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED

See "Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial 

Statements in Item 8 herein for further discussion of accounting standards to be adopted.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

See "Note 19. Related Party Transactions" of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in 

Item 8 herein for further discussion of related party transactions.

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OTHER ITEMS

Brexit

United Kingdom has exited (Brexit) the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020.  As per the terms of the exit 

the UK has ceased to be an EU member but will continue to follow its rules and contribute to its budget for an 11 
month transition period ending December 31, 2020.  The purpose of the transition period is to give time for the UK 
and EU to negotiate their future relationship, including a trade deal.  There remains significant uncertainty on the 
outcome of the negotiations and the terms of a future trade deal, if any. 

Although our customer base is global with predominant exposure to the U.S. dollar, we have a manufacturing 

and service base in the UK with some euro procurement, thus we are exposed to fluctuations in value of the British 
pound versus the U.S. dollar, euro and other currencies.  We have a hedging program which looks to accommodate 
this potential volatility.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-K, including MD&A and certain statements in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial 

Statements, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, 
as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (each a "forward-looking statement").  
Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical 
facts and are sometimes identified by the words "may," "will," "should," "potential," "intend," "expect," "endeavor," 
"seek," "anticipate," "estimate," "overestimate," "underestimate," "believe," "could," "project," "predict," "continue," 
"target" or other similar words or expressions.  Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates 
and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or 
uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from 
those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements.  The inclusion of such statements should not be 
regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved.  Important factors that 
could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, the 
risk factors in the "Risk Factors" section of Part 1 of Item 1A of this Form 10-K and those set forth from time-to-time 
in other filings by the Company with the SEC.  These documents are available through our website or through the 
SEC's Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval (EDGAR) system at http://www.sec.gov.

In light of such risks and uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking 
statements.  These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this annual report, or if earlier, as of the 
date they were made.  We do not intend to, and disclaim any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking 
statements unless required by securities law.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to certain market risks that are inherent in our financial instruments and arise from changes in 
interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.  We may enter into derivative financial instrument transactions 
to manage or reduce market risk but do not enter into derivative financial instrument transactions for speculative 
purposes.  A discussion of our primary market risk exposure in financial instruments is presented below.

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INTEREST RATE RISK

All of our long-term debt is comprised of fixed rate instruments.  We are subject to interest rate risk on our debt 
and investment portfolio.  We may use interest rate swaps to manage the economic effect of fixed rate obligations 
associated with certain debt.  There were no outstanding interest rate swap agreements as of December 31, 2019.  
The following table sets forth our fixed rate long-term debt, excluding finance leases, and the related weighted 
average interest rates by expected maturity dates.

(In millions)
As of December 31, 2019

Long-term debt (1)

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Thereafter

Total (2)

$ — $ — $ 1,250

$ — $ 107

$

4,606

$ 5,963

Weighted average interest rates

—%

—%

2.88%

—%

4.06%

3.82%

3.64%

(1)  Fair market value of our fixed rate long-term debt, excluding finance leases, was $6.4 billion at December 31, 2019.

(2)  Amounts represent the principal value of our long-term debt outstanding and related weighted average interest rates at 

the end of the respective period.

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RISK

We conduct our operations around the world in a number of different currencies, and we are exposed to market 

risks resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.  Many of our significant foreign subsidiaries 
have designated the local currency as their functional currency.  As such, future earnings are subject to change due 
to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when transactions are denominated in currencies other than our 
functional currencies. 

Additionally, we buy, manufacture and sell components and products across global markets.  These activities 
expose us to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates which can adversely 
affect revenue earned and costs of our operating businesses.  When the currency in which equipment is sold differs 
from the primary currency of the legal entity and the exchange rate fluctuates, it will affect the revenue earned on 
the sale.  These sales and purchase transactions also create receivables and payables denominated in foreign 
currencies and exposure to foreign currency gains and losses based on changes in exchange rates.  Changes in 
the price of raw materials used in manufacturing can affect the cost of manufacturing.  We use derivatives to 
mitigate or eliminate these exposures, where appropriate.

We use cash flow hedging primarily to reduce or eliminate the effects of foreign currency exchange rate 

changes on purchase and sale contracts.  Accordingly, most derivative activity in this category consists of currency 
exchange contracts.  We had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts with net notional amounts aggregating 
$1.8 billion and $2.8 billion to hedge exposure to currency fluctuations in various foreign currencies at 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  As of December 31, 2019, the Company estimates that a 1% 
appreciation or depreciation in the U.S. dollar would result in an impact of less than $5 million to our pre-tax 
earnings, however, the Company is generally able to mitigate its foreign exchange exposure, where there are liquid 
financial markets, through use of foreign currency derivative transactions.  Also, see "Note 17. Financial 
Instruments" of the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements in Item 8 herein, which has 
additional details on our strategy.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial 
reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f).  Our internal control over financial reporting is a 
process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation 
of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer 
and principal financial officer, we assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on 
the 2013 framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  Based on our assessment, our principal executive officer and principal 
financial officer concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2019.  
This conclusion is based on the recognition that there are inherent limitations in all systems of internal control.  
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or 
improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or 
detected on a timely basis.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the 
risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with 
the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

KPMG LLP, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on 

the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ LORENZO SIMONELLI
Lorenzo Simonelli
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer

/s/ BRIAN WORRELL
Brian Worrell
Chief Financial Officer

/s/ KURT CAMILLERI
Kurt Camilleri
Senior Vice President, Controller 
and Chief Accounting Officer

Houston, Texas
February 13, 2020

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Baker Hughes Company:

Opinion on the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Baker Hughes Company and 
subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated and combined statements 
of income (loss), comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-
year period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated and combined financial 
statements). In our opinion, the consolidated and combined financial statements present fairly, in all material 
respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations 
and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with U.S. 
generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on 
criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 13, 2020, expressed an unqualified 
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated and combined financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated and combined financial statements based on our 
audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect 
to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the 
Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and 
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated and combined financial statements 
are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to 
assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated and combined financial statements, whether due to 
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test 
basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated and combined financial statements. Our 
audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as 
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated and combined financial statements. We believe that 
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated 
and combined financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee 
and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated and combined financial 
statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of 
critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated and combined financial statements, 
taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on 
the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Evaluation of revenue recognition on agreements for sales of goods manufactured to unique customer 
specifications

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated and combined financial statements, the Company enters into 
agreements for sales of goods manufactured to unique customer specifications. Revenue from these types 
of contracts is recognized to the extent of progress towards completion measured by actual costs incurred 
relative to total expected costs.

We identified revenue recognition for contracts from the sales of goods manufactured to unique customer 
specifications as a critical audit matter because of the complex auditor judgment required in evaluating the 
Company's long-term estimates of the expected costs to be incurred in order to complete the contract.

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The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested 
certain internal controls over the Company’s revenue recognition process for contracts from the sales of 
goods manufactured to unique customer specifications.  Such controls included controls pertaining to the 
Company's estimation of costs expected to be incurred to complete the contract. We selected certain 
contracts from the sales of goods manufactured to unique customer specifications to evaluate the 
Company's ability to accurately estimate costs expected to be incurred to complete a contract.  For the 
selected contracts, we evaluated the estimated costs expected to be incurred to complete the contract by:

–  questioning the Company's finance and project managers regarding progress to date based on the 

latest project reports and the costs expected to still be incurred until completion;

–  observing project review meetings performed by the Company and inspecting relevant minutes of 
those meetings to identify changes in the estimated costs expected to be incurred to complete the 
contract and related contract margins;

–  assessing the remaining estimated costs expected to be incurred by expenditure category on 
contracts in progress by comparing to the actual costs incurred during the current year for the 
selected project and similar projects; and

–  investigating changes to the contract margin when compared to the prior year's estimated contract 

margin. 

Assessment of the carrying value of goodwill in the Oilfield Equipment and Oilfield Services reporting units

As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated and combined financial statements, the Company has four 
reporting units which are monitored for impairment on the basis of market condition. The Company performs a 
goodwill impairment test on an annual basis on July 1 or whenever events and changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit might exceed its fair value. The goodwill balance as of 
December 31, 2019 was $20,690 million, of which $3,319 million and $13,043 million were related to the 
Oilfield Equipment and Oilfield Services reporting units, respectively.  The Oilfield Equipment and Oilfield 
Services reporting units had fair values that were not significantly in excess of their carrying values. Projected 
revenue, projected operating profit, and the discount rates are elements of the estimated future cash flows 
used by the Company in determining the fair value of each reporting unit. 

We identified the evaluation of projected revenue, projected operating profit and the discount rates used in the 
assessment of the carrying value of goodwill for the Oilfield Equipment and Oilfield Services reporting units as 
a critical audit matter. Specifically, the evaluation of projected revenue, projected operating profit, and the 
discount rates required the application of subjective auditor judgement because these projections involve 
assumptions about future events and changes to the discount rate assumptions may have a significant effect 
on the Company's assessment of the carrying value of the goodwill of the reporting units.

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included the following. We tested 
certain internal controls over the Company’s goodwill impairment process, including controls over the 
development of projected financial information and the discount rates, and management’s review of the 
projections and comparison to historical results. We evaluated the projected revenue and projected operating 
profit assumptions by comparing the projected amounts to (a) the past performance of the reporting unit, 
including historical results and growth rates, and (b) relevant and reliable industry benchmark data related to 
future events. We also considered evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. We evaluated the 
Company’s ability to accurately prepare projections by comparing the projected revenues and projected 
operating profit to historical results for the same period. In addition, we involved valuation professionals with 
specialized skills and knowledge, who assisted in: 

–  evaluating the industry benchmark data used by the Company in developing its projected financial 

information;

–  evaluating the discount rates used by comparing them against a discount rate range that was 
independently developed using publicly available market data for comparable entities; and 

–  performing sensitivity analysis related to key inputs including revenue growth rates, discount rates 

and projected operating profit.  

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017. 

Houston, Texas
February 13, 2020

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Baker Hughes Company:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited Baker Hughes Company and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting 
as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by 
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, 
in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations 
of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated statements of financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 
2018, the related consolidated and combined statements of income (loss), comprehensive income (loss), changes in 
equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes 
(collectively, the consolidated and combined financial statements), and our report dated February 13, 2020, 
expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated and combined financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for 
its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm 
registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the 
U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission 
and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and 
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was 
maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an 
understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and 
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our 
audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe 
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance 
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting 
includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, 
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable 
assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance 
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made 
only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s 
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become 
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may 
deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP
Houston, Texas 
February 13, 2020 

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BAKER HUGHES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Revenue:

Sales of goods

Sales of services

Total revenue

Costs and expenses:

Cost of goods sold

Cost of services sold

Selling, general and administrative

Restructuring, impairment and other

Separation and merger related

Total costs and expenses

Operating income (loss)

Other non operating income (loss), net

Interest expense, net

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate

Equity in loss of affiliate

Provision for income taxes

Net income (loss)

Less: Net income attributable to GE O&G pre-merger

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

Per share amounts:

Basic income (loss) per Class A common share

Diluted income (loss) per Class A common share

Cash dividend per Class A common share

Special dividend per Class A common share

$

$

$

$

Year Ended December 31,

2019

2018

2017

$

13,689 $

13,113 $

11,062

10,149

23,838

9,764

22,877

6,117

17,179

11,798

11,524

22,176

17,463

7,608

2,832
342

184

22,764

1,074

(84)

(237)
753

—

(482)

271

—

143

7,367

2,699
433

153

701

202

(223)
680

(139)

(258)

283

—

88

9,486

4,657

2,535

412

373

(284)

80

(131)
(335)

(11)

(45)

(391)

42

(330)

(103)

128 $

195 $

0.23 $

0.23 $

0.46 $

0.45 $

(0.24)

(0.24)

0.72 $

0.72 $

0.35

$

17.50

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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BAKER HUGHES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions)

Net income (loss)

Less: Net income attributable to GE O&G pre-merger

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Investment securities

Foreign currency translation adjustments

Cash flow hedges

Benefit plans

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to GE O&G pre-merger

Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

Comprehensive income (loss)

Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to GE O&G pre-merger

Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Year Ended December 31,

2019

2018

2017

$

271 $

283 $

(391)

—

143

128

2

53

12

(75)

(8)

—

(1)

(7)

263

—

142

—

88

195

(3)

(502)

(4)

(64)

(573)

—

(343)

(230)

(290)

—

(255)

42

(330)

(103)

4

(14)

12

55

57

(69)

80

46

(334)

(27)

(250)

(57)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

$

121 $

(35) $

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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BAKER HUGHES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(In millions, except par value)

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents (1)
Current receivables, net

Inventories, net

All other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation
Goodwill

Other intangible assets, net

Contract and other deferred assets

All other assets

Deferred income taxes
Total assets (1)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (1)
Progress collections and deferred income

All other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Deferred income taxes

Liabilities for pensions and other employee benefits

All other liabilities

Equity:

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value - 2,000 authorized, 650 and 513 issued and

outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value - 1,250 authorized, 377 and 522 issued

and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

Capital in excess of par value

Retained earnings (loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Baker Hughes Company equity

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

$

$

December 31,

2019

2018

$

3,249 $

6,416

4,608

949

15,222

6,240

20,690

5,381

1,881

3,001

954

3,723

5,969

4,620

659

14,971

6,228

20,717

5,719

1,894

1,838

1,072

53,369 $

52,439

4,268 $

321

2,870

2,555

10,014

6,301

51

1,079

1,425

—

—

23,565

—

(1,636)

21,929

12,570

34,499

4,025

942

1,765

2,288

9,020

6,285

143

1,018

960

—

—

18,659

25

(1,219)

17,465

17,548

35,013

52,439

$

53,369 $

(1)  Total assets include $273 million and $896 million of assets held on behalf of GE, of which $162 million and $747 

million is cash and cash equivalents and $111 million and $149 million is investment securities at December 31, 2019 
and 2018, respectively, and a corresponding amount of liability is reported in short-term borrowings.  See "Note 19. 
Related Party Transactions" for further details.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K | 51

 
BAKER HUGHES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Class A and
Class B
Common
Stock

Capital in
Excess of
Par Value

Parent's
Net
Investment

Retained
Earnings
(Loss)

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Non-
controlling
Interests

Total

— $

— $ 16,001 $

— $

(1,888) $

167 $ 14,280

42

775

7,400

(24,218)

(69)

(13)

4

3

4

46

(66)

762

4

7,400

24,218

—

76

24,874

(7,498)

1,234

616

—

(103)

(334)

(437)

46

77

(251)

(133)

(13)

123

37

(155)

(251)

(208)

(314)

(501)

24,798

(7,498)

(1,850)

37

(155)

(62)

(187)

— 15,083

—

(103)

(703)

24,133

38,410

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Balance at December 31, 2016

Comprehensive income:

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Changes in Parent's net investment

Net activity related to noncontrolling interests

Cash contribution received from GE

Conversion of Parent's net investment into noncontrolling
interest and issuance of Class B common stock

Issuance of Class A common stock on acquisition of BHI

Special dividend ($17.5 per share)

Reallocation of equity based on ownership of GE and

previous BHI stockholders

Activity after business combination of July 3, 2017:

Net loss

Other comprehensive income

Stock-based compensation cost

Dividends on Class A Common Stock ($0.35 per share)

Distributions to GE

Net activity related to noncontrolling interests

Repurchase and cancellation of Class A and Class B

common stock

Balance at December 31, 2017

Effect of adoption of ASU 2016-16 on taxes

Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

Dividends on Class A Common Stock ($0.72 per share)

(224)

Distributions to GE

Effect of exchange of Class B common stock and

associated BHGE LLC Units

Repurchase and cancellation of Class B common stock

and associated BHGE LLC Units

Repurchase and cancellation of Class A common stock

Stock-based compensation cost

Other

Balance at December 31, 2018

Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

4,043

(374)

121

10

— 18,659

—

Dividends on Class A Common Stock ($0.72 per share)

(241)

Distributions to GE

Effect of exchange of Class B common stock and

associated BHGE LLC Units

Repurchase and cancellation of Class B common stock

and associated BHGE LLC Units

Stock-based compensation cost

Other

4,847

187

113

25

195

(91)

(1)

25

128

(154)

42

88

(230)

(343)

(495)

67

283

(573)

(315)

(495)

(282)

(3,761)

—

(2,087)

(2,087)

(374)

121

(24)

(4)

(29)

(1,219)

17,548

35,013

(7)

143

(1)

(350)

271

(8)

(395)

(350)

(350)

(4,497)

—

(250)

(250)

1

(60)

(23)

187

31

Balance at December 31, 2019

— $ 23,565 $

— $

— $

(1,636) $ 12,570 $ 34,499

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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BAKER HUGHES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from (used in)

Year Ended December 31,

2019

2018

2017

$

271 $

283 $

(391)

operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes
Loss (gain) on sale of business
Equity in loss of affiliate
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Current receivables
Inventories
Accounts payable
Progress collections and deferred income
Contract and other deferred assets
Other operating items, net

Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:
Expenditures for capital assets
Proceeds from disposal of assets
Proceeds from business dispositions
Net cash paid for acquisitions
Net cash paid for business interests
Other investing items, net

Net cash flows used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net repayments of short-term borrowings
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Dividends paid
Distributions to GE
Repurchase of Class A common stock
Repurchase of common units from GE by BHGE LLC
Net transfer from Parent
Contribution received from GE
Other financing items, net

Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

Supplemental cash flows disclosures:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Interest paid

1,418
51
138
—

(583)
(200)
249
1,147
(60)
(305)
2,126

(1,240)
264
77
—
(176)
30
(1,045)

1,486
(249)
(171)
139

(204)
(339)
794
(27)
129
(79)
1,762

(995)
458
453
(89)
(530)
125
(578)

(542)
525
(570)
(395)
(350)
—
(250)
—
—
48
(1,534)
(21)
(474)
3,723
3,249 $

(376)
—
(684)
(315)
(495)
(387)
(2,099)
—
—
(7)
(4,363)
(128)
(3,307)
7,030
3,723 $

1,103
(333)
—
11

(1,190)
418
303
(293)
(439)
12
(799)

(665)
172
20
(3,365)
(10)
(275)
(4,123)

(663)
3,928
(177)
(155)
(251)
(174)
(303)
1,498
7,400
(184)
10,919
52
6,049
981
7,030

438 $
285 $

424 $
301 $

230
109

$

$
$

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

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Baker Hughes Company
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

Baker Hughes Company (Baker Hughes, the Company, we, us, or our) is an energy technology company with 

a diversified portfolio of technologies and services that span the energy and industrial value chain.  We conduct 
business in more than 120 countries and employ approximately 68,000 employees.  The Company was formed as 
the result of a combination between Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) and the oil and gas business (GE O&G) of 
General Electric Company (GE).  As of September 16, 2019, GE ceased to hold more than 50% of the voting 
power of all classes of our outstanding voting stock.  Subsequently, on October 17, 2019, the Company changed its 
name from Baker Hughes, a GE company to Baker Hughes Company.  On October 18, 2019, the Company began 
trading as BKR on the New York Stock Exchange. 

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements of the Company have been prepared in 
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. and such principles, 
U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for annual financial information.  All intercompany 
accounts and transactions have been eliminated. 

On July 3, 2017, we closed the business combination (the Transactions) of GE O&G and BHI.  As a result, 
substantially all of the businesses of GE O&G and of BHI were transferred to a subsidiary of the Company, Baker 
Hughes, a GE company, LLC (BHGE LLC).  Following the Transactions, we held a minority economic interest in 
BHGE LLC.  However, we conducted and exercised full control over all activities of BHGE LLC without the approval 
of any other member.  Accordingly, we consolidated the financial results of BHGE LLC and reported a noncontrolling 
interest in our consolidated and combined financial statements for the economic interest in BHGE LLC not held by 
us.   

The Company's financial statements have been prepared on a consolidated basis, effective July 3, 2017.  
Under this basis of presentation, our financial statements consolidate all of our subsidiaries (entities in which we 
have a controlling financial interest, most often because we hold a majority voting interest).  For all periods prior to 
July 3, 2017, the Company's financial statements were prepared on a combined basis.  The combined financial 
statements combine certain accounts of GE and its subsidiaries that were historically managed as part of its oil & 
gas business and contributed to BHGE LLC as part of the Transactions.  Additionally, it also includes certain assets, 
liabilities and results of operations of other businesses of GE that were also contributed to BHGE LLC as part of the 
Transactions on a fully retrospective basis (in accordance with the guidance applicable to transactions between 
entities under common control) based on their carrying values, as reflected in the accounting records of GE.  The 
consolidated and combined statements of income reflect intercompany expense allocations made to us by GE for 
certain corporate functions and for shared services provided by GE.  Where possible, these allocations were made 
on a specific identification basis, and in other cases, these expenses were allocated by GE based on relative 
percentages of net operating costs or some other basis depending on the nature of the allocated cost.  See "Note 
19. Related Party Transactions" for further information on expenses allocated by GE.  The historical financial results 
in the consolidated and combined financial statements presented may not be indicative of the results that would 
have been achieved had GE O&G operated as a separate, stand-alone entity during those periods. 

We are a holding company and have no material assets other than our ownership interest in BHGE LLC and 

certain intercompany and tax related balances.  BHGE LLC is a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 
Registrant with separate filing requirements with the SEC and its separate financial information can be obtained 
from www.sec.gov.  The 2019 and 2018 results may not be comparable to 2017 as the 2017 results include the 
results of BHI from July 3, 2017 forward.

In the Company's financial statements and notes, certain amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 

current year presentation.  In the notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements, all dollar and share 
amounts in tabulations are in millions of dollars and shares, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.  Certain 
columns and rows in our financial statements and notes thereto may not add due to the use of rounded numbers.

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Baker Hughes Company
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

SEPARATION FROM GE

In June 2018, GE announced their intention to pursue an orderly separation from Baker Hughes over time.  To 

that end, in November 2018, we completed a secondary public offering in which GE and its affiliates sold 101.2 
million shares of our Class A common stock.  We did not receive any proceeds from the shares sold by GE and its 
affiliates.  The offering included the exchange by GE and its affiliates of common units of BHGE LLC (LLC Units), 
together with the corresponding shares of our Class B common stock, for our Class A common stock.  Also, in 
November 2018, we repurchased 65 million of our Class B common stock, together with an equal number of 
associated LLC Units, from GE and its affiliates for $1.5 billion.  In connection with this repurchase, the 
corresponding shares of Class B common stock and LLC Units were canceled.  As a result of this secondary 
offering and repurchase, GE's interest in Baker Hughes was reduced from approximately 62.5% to approximately 
50.4%.

In September 2019, we completed a secondary public offering in which GE and its affiliates sold 132.3 million 
shares of our Class A common stock.  We did not receive any proceeds from the shares sold by GE and its affiliates 
in this offering.  The offering included the exchange by GE and its affiliates of LLC Units, together with the 
corresponding shares of our Class B common stock, for our Class A common stock.  Also, in September 2019, we 
repurchased 11.9 million shares of our Class B common stock, together with an equal number of associated LLC 
Units, from GE and its affiliates for $250 million.  In connection with this repurchase, the corresponding shares of 
Class B common stock and LLC Units were canceled.  As a result of this secondary offering and repurchase, GE's 
interest in Baker Hughes was reduced to approximately 36.8%, and therefore, GE ceased to hold more than 50% of 
the voting power of all classes of our outstanding voting stock.  As of December 31, 2019, GE's interest in us was 
36.7%. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates 

and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets or 
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the 
reporting period.  We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions 
and information that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Estimates and assumptions about 
future events and their effects cannot be perceived with certainty, and accordingly, these estimates may change as 
new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as our operating 
environment changes.  While we believe that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the 
consolidated and combined financial statements are appropriate, actual results could differ from those estimates.  
Estimates are used for, but are not limited to, determining the following: allowance for doubtful accounts and 
inventory valuation reserves; recoverability of long-lived assets, including revenue recognition on long-term 
contracts, valuation of goodwill; useful lives used in depreciation and amortization; income taxes and related 
valuation allowances; accruals for contingencies; actuarial assumptions to determine costs and liabilities related to 
employee benefit plans; stock-based compensation expense; valuation of derivatives and the fair value of assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions; and expense allocations for certain corporate functions and shared 
services provided by GE.

Foreign Currency

Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. operations with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar have been 
translated into U.S. dollars using our period end exchange rates, and revenue, expenses, and cash flows have 
been translated at average rates for the respective periods.  Any resulting translation gains and losses are included 
in other comprehensive income (loss).

Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, such as those resulting from the settlement of receivables 

or payables in the non-functional currency and those resulting from remeasurements of monetary items, are 
included in the consolidated and combined statement of income (loss).

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

Revenue from Sale of Equipment

Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time

We recognize revenue on agreements for sales of goods manufactured to unique customer specifications 
including long-term construction projects, on an over time basis utilizing cost inputs as the measurement criteria in 
assessing the progress toward completion.  Our estimate of costs to be incurred to fulfill our promise to a customer 
is based on our history of manufacturing similar assets for customers and is updated routinely to reflect changes in 
quantity or pricing of the inputs.  We begin to recognize revenue on these contracts when the contract specific 
inventory becomes customized for a customer, which is reflective of our initial transfer of control of the incurred 
costs.  We provide for potential losses on any of these agreements when it is probable that we will incur the loss. 

Our billing terms for these over time contracts vary, but are generally based on achieving specified milestones.  

The differences between the timing of our revenue recognized (based on costs incurred) and customer billings 
(based on contractual terms) results in changes to our contract asset or contract liability positions.

Performance Obligations Satisfied at a Point In Time 

We recognize revenue for non-customized equipment at the point in time that the customer obtains control of 

the good.  Equipment for which we recognize revenue at a point in time include goods we manufacture on a 
standardized basis for sale to the market.  We use proof of delivery for certain large equipment with more complex 
logistics associated with the shipment, whereas the delivery of other equipment is generally determined based on 
historical data of transit times between regions.

On occasion we sell products with a right of return.  We use our accumulated experience to estimate and 
provide for such returns when we record the sale.  In situations where arrangements include customer acceptance 
provisions based on seller or customer-specified objective criteria, we recognize revenue when we have concluded 
that the customer has control of the goods and that acceptance is likely to occur. 

Our billing terms for these point in time equipment contracts vary, but are generally based on shipment of the 

goods to the customer.

Revenue from Sale of Services

Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time

We sell product services under long-term product maintenance or extended warranty agreements in our 

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions and Oilfield Equipment segments.  These agreements require us to maintain 
the customers' assets over the service agreement contract terms, which generally range from 10 to 20 years.  In 
general, these are contractual arrangements to provide services, repairs, and maintenance of a covered unit (gas 
turbines for mechanical drive or power generation, primarily on LNG applications, drilling rigs).  These services are 
performed at various times during the life of the contract, thus the costs of performing services are incurred on other 
than a straight-line basis.  We recognize related sales based on the extent of our progress toward completion 
measured by actual costs incurred in relation to total expected costs.  We provide for any loss that we expect to 
incur on any of these agreements when that loss is probable.  The Company utilizes historical customer data, prior 
product performance data, statistical analysis, third-party data, and internal management estimates to calculate 
contract-specific margins.  In certain contracts, the total transaction price is variable based on customer utilization, 
which is excluded from the contract margin until the period that the customer has utilized to appropriately reflect the 
revenue activity in the period earned.  In addition, revenue for certain oilfield services is recognized on an over time 
basis as performed.

Our billing terms for these contracts are generally based on asset utilization (i.e. usage per hour) or the 
occurrence of a major maintenance event within the contract.  The differences between the timing of our revenue 
recognized (based on costs incurred) and customer billings (based on contractual terms) results in changes to our 
contract asset or contract liability positions. 

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

Performance Obligations Satisfied at a Point In Time

We sell certain tangible products, largely spare equipment, through our services business.  We recognize 

revenues for this equipment at the point in time that the customer obtains control of the good, which is at the point in 
time we deliver the spare part to the customer.  Our billing terms for these point in time service contracts vary, but 
are generally based on shipment of the goods to the customer.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and relate to the research and development of new 

products and services.  These costs amounted to $687 million, $700 million and $501 million for the years ended 
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  Research and development expenses were reported in cost of 
goods sold and cost of services sold.

Separation and Merger Related

Separation and merger related costs primarily include costs incurred in connection with the separation from GE 

and the finalization of the Master Agreement Framework and Omnibus Agreement.  See "Note 19. Related Party 
Transactions" for further information on the Master Agreement Framework. 

Prior to 2019, separation and merger related costs primarily include costs associated with the combination of 
BHI and GE O&G.  Such costs include professional fees of advisors and integration and synergy costs related to 
the combination of BHI and GE O&G. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less are included in cash equivalents unless 

designated as available-for-sale and classified as investment securities. 

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had $1,102 million and $1,208 million, respectively, of cash held in 

bank accounts that cannot be released, transferred or otherwise converted into a currency that is regularly 
transacted internationally, due to lack of market liquidity, capital controls or similar monetary or exchange limitations 
limiting the flow of capital out of the jurisdiction.  These funds are available to fund operations and growth in these 
jurisdictions and we do not currently anticipate a need to transfer these funds to the U.S.  Included in these amounts 
are $142 million and $461 million, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, held on behalf of GE.

Cash and cash equivalents includes a total of $162 million and $747 million of cash at December 31, 2019 and 

2018, respectively, held on behalf of GE, and a corresponding liability is reported in short-term borrowings.  See 
"Note 19. Related Party Transactions" for further details.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on various factors including the payment history and 
financial condition of our debtors and the economic environment.  Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded 
based on the aging status of the debtor accounts or when it becomes evident that the debtor will not make the 
required payments at either contractual due dates or in the future.

Concentration of Credit Risk

We grant credit to our customers who primarily operate in the oil and natural gas industry.  Although this 

concentration affects our overall exposure to credit risk, our current receivables are spread over a diverse group of 
customers across many countries, which mitigates this risk.  We perform periodic credit evaluations of our 
customers' financial conditions, including monitoring our customers' payment history and current credit worthiness 
to manage this risk.  We do not generally require collateral in support of our current receivables, but we may require 
payment in advance or security in the form of a letter of credit or a bank guarantee. 

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

Inventories

All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable values and they are measured on a first-in, first-
out (FIFO) basis or average cost basis.  As necessary, we record provisions and maintain reserves for excess, slow 
moving and obsolete inventory.  To determine these reserve amounts, we regularly review inventory quantities on 
hand and compare them to estimates of future product demand, market conditions, production requirements and 
technological developments. 

Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E)

Property, plant and equipment is initially stated at cost and is depreciated over its estimated economic life.  

Subsequently, property, plant and equipment is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment 
losses.  We manufacture a substantial portion of our tools and equipment in our OFS segment and the cost of these 
items, which includes direct and indirect manufacturing costs, is capitalized and carried in inventory until it is 
completed.

Other Intangible Assets

We amortize the cost of other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives unless such lives are deemed 

indefinite.  The cost of intangible assets is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the asset's estimated 
economic life.  Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable.  In these circumstances, they are 
tested for impairment based on undiscounted cash flows and, if impaired, written down to fair value based on either 
discounted cash flows or appraised values.  Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment 
and written down to fair value as required.  Refer to the Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets 
accounting policy.

Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-lived Assets

We perform an annual impairment test of goodwill on a qualitative or quantitative basis for each of our reporting 

units as of July 1, or more frequently when circumstances indicate an impairment may exist at the reporting unit 
level.  When performing the annual impairment test we have the option of first performing a qualitative assessment 
to determine the existence of events and circumstances that would lead to a determination that it is more likely than 
not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.  If such a conclusion is reached, we would 
then be required to perform a quantitative impairment assessment of goodwill.  However, if the assessment leads to 
a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, 
then no further assessments are required.  A quantitative assessment for the determination of impairment is made 
by comparing the carrying amount of each reporting unit with its fair value, which is generally calculated using a 
combination of market, comparable transaction and discounted cash flow approaches.  See "Note 7. Goodwill and 
Other Intangible Assets" for further information on valuation methodology and impairment of goodwill.

We review PP&E, intangible assets and certain other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or 

changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable and at least annually for 
indefinite-lived intangible assets.  When testing for impairment, we group our long-lived assets with other assets 
and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other 
assets and liabilities (or asset group).  The determination of recoverability is made based upon the estimated 
undiscounted future net cash flows.  The amount of impairment loss, if any, is determined by comparing the fair 
value, as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis, with the carrying value of the related assets.

Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments include cash and equivalents, current receivables, investments, accounts payables, 

short and long-term debt, and derivative financial instruments. 

We monitor our exposure to various business risks including commodity prices and foreign currency exchange 

rates and we regularly use derivative financial instruments to manage these risks.  At the inception of a new 

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

derivative, we designate the derivative as a hedge or we determine the derivative to be undesignated as a hedging 
instrument.  We document the relationships between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as our 
risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  We assess whether the 
derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the 
hedged item at both the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis.

We have a program that utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risks associated with the 
effects of certain foreign currency exposures.  Under this program, our strategy is to have gains or losses on the 
foreign currency forward contracts mitigate the foreign currency transaction and translation gains or losses to the 
extent practical.  These foreign currency exposures typically arise from changes in the value of assets (for example, 
current receivables) and liabilities (for example, current payables) which are denominated in currencies other than 
the functional currency of the respective entity.  We record all derivatives as of the end of our reporting period in our 
consolidated statement of financial position at fair value.  For the forward contracts held as undesignated hedging 
instruments, we record the changes in fair value of the forward contracts in our consolidated and combined 
statements of income (loss) along with the change in the fair value, related to foreign exchange movements, of the 
hedged item.  Changes in the fair value of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments are 
recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. 

Fair Value Measurements

For financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, fair value is the price we would 

receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the 
measurement date.  In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements 
involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal 
information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the 
measurement date.

Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our 

market assumptions.  Preference is given to observable inputs.  These two types of inputs create the following fair 
value hierarchy:

• 

• 

Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. 

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar 
instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or 
whose significant value drivers are observable.

• 

Level 3 - Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

We maintain policies and procedures to value instruments using the best and most relevant data available.  In 

addition, we perform reviews to assess the reasonableness of the valuations.  With regard to Level 3 valuations 
(including instruments valued by third parties), we perform a variety of procedures to assess the reasonableness of 
the valuations.  Such reviews include an evaluation of instruments whose fair value change exceeds predefined 
thresholds (and/or does not change) and consider the current interest rate, currency and credit environment, as well 
as other published data, such as rating agency market reports and current appraisals.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Derivatives

When we have Level 1 derivatives, which are traded either on exchanges or liquid over-the-counter markets, we 
use closing prices for valuation.  The majority of our derivatives are valued using internal models and are included in 
Level 2.  These internal models maximize the use of market observable inputs including interest rate curves and 
both forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities.  Derivative assets and liabilities included in Level 2 
primarily represent foreign currency and commodity forward contracts for the Company.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

Investments in Debt and Equity Securities

When available, we use quoted market prices to determine the fair value of investment securities, and they are 

included in Level 1.  Level 1 securities primarily include publicly traded equity securities.

For investment securities for which market prices are observable for identical or similar investment securities 
but not readily accessible for each of those investments individually (that is, it is difficult to obtain pricing information 
for each individual investment security at the measurement date), we use pricing models that are consistent with 
what other market participants would use.  The inputs and assumptions to the models are derived from market 
observable sources including: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark 
securities, bids, offers, and other market-related data.  Thus, certain securities may not be priced using quoted 
prices, but rather determined from market observable information.  These investments are included in Level 2.  
When we use valuations that are based on significant unobservable inputs we classify the investment securities in 
Level 3.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  These assets are not measured at fair 
value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances.  These assets 
can include long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale, equity securities 
without readily determinable fair value and equity method investments and long-lived assets that are written down to 
fair value when they are impaired and the remeasurement of retained investments in formerly consolidated 
subsidiaries upon a change in control that results in a deconsolidation of a subsidiary, if we sell a controlling interest 
and retain a noncontrolling stake in the entity.  Assets that are written down to fair value when impaired and retained 
investments are not subsequently adjusted to fair value unless further impairment occurs.

Investments in Equity Securities

Investments in equity securities (of entities in which we do not have either a controlling financial interest or 
significant influence, most often because we hold a voting interest of 0% to 20%) with readily determinable fair 
values are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings and reported in the "other non 
operating income, net" caption in the consolidated and combined statements of income (loss).  Equity securities that 
do not have readily determinable fair values are recorded at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes 
resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar equity securities of the same 
issuer. 

Associated companies are entities in which we do not have a controlling financial interest, but over which we 
have significant influence, most often because we hold a voting interest of 20% to 50%.  Associated companies are 
accounted for as equity method investments.  The results of associated companies are presented in the 
consolidated and combined statements of income (loss) as follows: (i) if the associated company is integral to our 
operations, their results are included in "Selling, general and administrative," (ii) if the associated company is not 
integral to our operations, their results are included in "Other non operating income, net," and (iii) our equity method 
investment in BJ Services, which is a U.S. limited liability corporation, is presented in "Equity in loss of affiliate."  
Investments in, and advances to, associated companies are presented on a one-line basis in the caption "All other 
assets" in our consolidated statement of financial position.

Income Taxes

We file U.S. federal and state income tax returns which after the closing of the Transactions primarily includes 
our distributive share of items of income, gain, loss and deduction of BHGE LLC which is treated as a partnership 
for U.S. tax purposes.  As such, BHGE LLC will not itself be subject to U.S. federal income tax under current U.S. 
tax laws.  Non-U.S. current and deferred income taxes owed by the subsidiaries of BHGE LLC are reflected in the 
financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

Prior to the closing of the Transactions, GE O&G was included in the consolidated U.S. federal, foreign and 
state income tax returns of GE, where allowable by law.  Our prior year current and deferred taxes were determined 
based upon the separate return method (i.e., as if we were a taxpayer separate from GE). 

We account for taxes under the asset and liability method.  Under this method, deferred income taxes are 
recognized for temporary differences between the financial statement and tax return bases of assets and liabilities 
as well as from net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, based on enacted tax rates expected to be in 
effect when taxes actually are paid or recovered and other provisions of the tax law.  The effect of a change in tax 
laws or rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period in which such change is 
enacted.  Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of such benefits is more likely than not, 
and a valuation allowance is established for any portion of a deferred tax asset that management believes may not 
be realized.

We provide U.S. deferred taxes on our outside basis difference in our investment in BHGE LLC.  In determining 

the basis difference, we exclude non-deductible goodwill and the basis difference related to certain foreign 
corporations owned by BHGE LLC where the undistributed earnings of the foreign corporation have been, or will be, 
reinvested indefinitely.

Due to the enactment of U.S. tax reform, repatriations of foreign earnings will generally be free of U.S. federal 

tax but may incur other taxes, such as withholding or state taxes.  Indefinite reinvestment is determined by 
management’s judgment about and intentions concerning the future operations of the Company.  Most of these 
earnings have been reinvested in active non-U.S. business operations.  It is not practicable to determine the income 
tax liability that would be payable if such earnings were not reinvested indefinitely.

Significant judgment is required in determining our tax expense and in evaluating our tax positions, including 
evaluating uncertainties.  We operate in more than 120 countries and our tax filings are subject to audit by the tax 
authorities in the jurisdictions where we conduct business.  These audits may result in assessments of additional 
taxes that are resolved with the tax authorities or through the courts.  We have provided for the amounts that we 
believe will ultimately result from these proceedings.  We recognize uncertain tax positions that are “more likely than 
not” to be sustained if the relevant tax authority were to audit the position with full knowledge of all the relevant facts 
and other information.  For those tax positions that meet this threshold, we measure the amount of tax benefit 
based on the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% chance of being realized in a final 
settlement with the relevant authority.  We classify interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as 
income tax expense.  The effects of tax adjustments and settlements from taxing authorities are presented in the 
combined financial statements in the period they are recorded.

Additionally, as part of U.S. tax reform, the U.S. has enacted a tax on "base eroding" payments from the U.S. 

and a minimum tax on foreign earnings (global intangible low-taxed income).  In 2018, we made an accounting 
policy election to account for these taxes as period costs. 

Environmental Liabilities

We are involved in numerous remediation actions to clean up hazardous waste as required by federal and state 
laws.  Liabilities for remediation costs exclude possible insurance recoveries and, when dates and amounts of such 
costs are not known, are not discounted.  When there appears to be a range of possible costs with equal likelihood, 
liabilities are based on the low end of such range.  It is reasonably possible that our environmental remediation 
exposure will exceed amounts accrued.  However, due to uncertainties about the status of laws, regulations, 
technology and information related to individual sites, such amounts are not reasonably estimable.  The 
determination of the required accruals for remediation costs is subject to uncertainty, including the evolving nature 
of environmental regulations and the difficulty in estimating the extent and type of remediation activity that is 
necessary.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADOPTED

Leases

On January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases, and the related 

amendments (ASC 842).  This ASU requires lessees to recognize an operating lease asset and a lease liability on 
the balance sheet, with the exception of short-term leases.  We adopted the standard using the modified 
retrospective approach under which leases existing at, or entered into after January 1, 2019 were required to be 
recognized and measured.  Prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reflected in 
accordance with our historical accounting.  The Company has elected the practical expedients upon transition that 
allow entities not to reassess lease identification, classification and initial direct costs for leases that existed prior to 
adoption. 

The most significant impact of the standard is the recognition of right-of-use (ROU) assets and operating lease 

liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases.  Under the standard, disclosures are required to 
meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash 
flows arising from leases.  We implemented internal controls and key system functionality to enable the preparation 
of financial information on adoption. 

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception.  ROU assets are included in "All other assets" and 

operating lease liabilities are included in "All other current liabilities" and "All other liabilities" on our consolidated 
statement of financial position.  Finance lease assets are included in "Property, plant and equipment," and finance 
lease liabilities are included in "Short-term debt," and "Long-term debt" on our consolidated statement of financial 
position.

ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our 

obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease.  ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are 
recognized at the later of the lease commencement date or the effective date of adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 
2019, based on the present value of lease payments over the remaining lease term.  Finance lease ROU assets 
and liabilities are recognized at commencement date.  As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use 
our incremental collateralized borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in 
determining the present value of lease payments.  Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the 
lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option.  Lease expense for operating lease payments is 
recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  Short-term leases under one year do not result in a ROU 
asset, but are recognized in the income statement only on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  The Company 
has made an election to include within our operating lease liability future payments for both lease and non-lease 
components.  See "Note 10. Leases" for additional information.

The adoption of this standard resulted in the recording of ROU assets and operating lease liabilities of $844 
million as of January 1, 2019 on our consolidated statements of financial position with an immaterial impact on our 
consolidated and combined statements of equity and no related impact on our consolidated and combined 
statements of income (loss).  Short-term leases have not been recorded on the consolidated statements of financial 
position.  Our accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged.

Derivatives and Hedging

On January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements 

to Accounting for Hedging Activities.  Since there was no impact from the new guidance to our consolidated and 
combined financial statements, no transition adjustments were recorded.  ASU 2017-12 simplifies the application of 
hedge accounting and expands the strategies that qualify for hedge accounting.  In accordance with the ASU, both 
the effective and ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge are initially reported as a component of accumulated other 
comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings.  The 
ASU requires certain changes to the presentation of hedge accounting in the financial statements and some new or 
modified disclosures.  See "Note 17. Financial Instruments" for additional information.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO BE ADOPTED

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial 

Instruments - Credit Losses.  The ASU introduced a new accounting model, the Current Expected Credit Losses 
model (CECL), which requires earlier recognition of credit losses and additional disclosures related to credit risk.  
The CECL model utilizes a lifetime expected credit loss measurement objective for the recognition of credit losses 
for loans and other receivables at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired.  The expected credit losses 
are adjusted each period for changes in expected lifetime credit losses.  This model replaces the multiple existing 
impairment models in current U.S. GAAP, which generally require that a loss be incurred before it is recognized.  
The new standard will also apply to financial assets arising from revenue transactions such as contract assets and 
accounts receivables and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019.  Upon adoption, the new 
standard will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other -Simplifying the Test for 
Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating the requirement to 
calculate the fair value of the individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit to measure goodwill impairment.  
Under the new ASU, an entity will perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of the reporting 
unit with its carrying value and should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value 
exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit.  The new standard is effective for goodwill impairment tests in annual 
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and should be applied on a prospective basis, with early 
adoption permitted.  The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020 on a prospective basis.

All other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet effective are currently being 

evaluated and at this time are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of 
operations.

NOTE 2. REVENUE RELATED TO CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

DISAGGREGATED REVENUE

We disaggregate our revenue from contracts with customers by primary geographic markets. 

Total Revenue
U.S.

Non-U.S.

Total

2019

2018

2017

$

$

6,188 $

17,650

23,838 $

6,576 $

16,301

22,877 $

4,409

12,770

17,179

REMAINING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the unsatisfied 

(or partially unsatisfied) performance obligations was $22.9 billion and $21.0 billion, respectively.  As of 
December 31, 2019, we expect to recognize revenue of approximately 53%, 65% and 91% of the total remaining 
performance obligations within 2, 5, and 15 years, respectively, and the remaining thereafter.  Contract 
modifications could affect both the timing to complete as well as the amount to be received as we fulfill the related 
remaining performance obligations.

NOTE 3. BUSINESS ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITIONS

BUSINESS ACQUISITION

On July 3, 2017, we closed the Transactions to combine GE O&G and BHI.  The Transactions were executed 

using a partnership structure, pursuant to which GE O&G and BHI each contributed their operating assets to a 
newly formed partnership, BHGE LLC.  The fair value of the consideration exchanged was $24,798 million.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

The tables below present the final fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the associated fair 

value of the noncontrolling interest related to the acquired net assets of BHI.  The final determination of the fair 
value of assets and liabilities was concluded in the second quarter of 2018.

Preliminary identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Assets
Cash and equivalents
Current receivables
Inventories
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets (1)
All other assets
Liabilities
Accounts payable
Borrowings
Deferred income taxes (2)
Liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits
All other liabilities
Total identifiable net assets
Noncontrolling interest associated with net assets acquired
Goodwill (3)
Total purchase consideration

Fair Value at July 3,
2017

$

$

$

$

4,133
2,342
1,712
4,514
4,005
1,335

(1,213)
(3,370)
(258)
(654)
(1,676)
10,870
(35)
13,963
24,798

(1) 

(2) 

Intangible assets, as provided in the table below, are recorded at fair value, as determined by management based on 
available information.  The useful lives for intangible assets were determined based upon the remaining useful 
economic lives of the intangible assets that are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows.  We 
consider the Baker Hughes trade name to be an indefinite life intangible asset, which will not be amortized and will be 
subject to an annual impairment test.

Trade name - Baker Hughes
Customer relationships
Patents and technology
In-process research and development
Capitalized software
Trade names - other
Favorable lease contracts & others
Total

Fair Value

Weighted
Average Life (Years)

2,100
1,240
465
70
64
45
21
4,005

Indefinite life
15
10
Indefinite life
2
10
10

$

$

Includes approximately $500 million of net deferred tax liabilities related to the fair value of intangible assets included in 
the purchase consideration and approximately $242 million of other net deferred tax assets, including non-U.S. loss 
carryforwards net of valuation allowances partially offset by liabilities for unrecognized benefits. 

(3)  Goodwill resulting from the Transactions has been primarily allocated to the Oilfield Services segment, of which $67 

million is deductible for tax purposes. 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma information has been presented as if the Transactions occurred on January 

1, 2016.  This information has been prepared by combining the historical results of GE O&G and historical results of 
BHI.  The unaudited pro forma combined financial data were adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that 1) are 
directly attributable to the Transactions, 2) factually supportable, and 3) expected to have a continuing impact on the 
consolidated results of operations. The unaudited pro forma results do not include any incremental cost savings that 
may result from the integration. 

The unaudited combined pro forma information is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily 

indicative of what the combined company's results actually would have been had the acquisition been completed as 
of the beginning of the periods as indicated.  In addition, the unaudited pro forma information does not purport to 
project the future results of the combined company.

Significant adjustments to the pro forma information below include amortization associated with an estimate of 
the acquired intangible assets and reduction of interest expense for fair value adjustments to debt.  Excluded from 
the proforma information below are non-recurring direct incremental acquisition costs from 2017.

Revenue

Net loss

Net loss attributable to the Company
Loss per Class A share - basic and diluted (1)

2017

$

21,841

(485)

(147)

(0.34)

(1)  The calculation of diluted loss per Class A share excludes shares potentially issuable under stock-based incentive 

compensation plans and the exchange of Class B shares with Class A shares under the Exchange Agreement, as their 
effect, if included, would be antidilutive.

BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS

In July 2019, the Company completed the sale of its high-speed reciprocating compression (Recip) business for 

a total consideration of $77 million.  Recip, based in Houston, Texas, was part of our TPS segment and provided 
high-speed reciprocating compression equipment and aftermarket parts and services for oil and gas production, gas 
processing, gas distribution and independent power industries.  The sale resulted in a loss before income tax of 
$138 million reported in the "Other non operating income (loss), net" caption of the consolidated and combined 
statements of income (loss).

In October 2018, the Company completed the sale of its Natural Gas Solution (NGS) business for a sales price 

of $375 million.  NGS was part of our TPS segment and provided commercial and industrial products such as gas 
meters, chemical injection pumps, pipeline repair products and electric actuators.  The sale resulted in a gain before 
income tax of $171 million reported in the "Other non operating income (loss), net" caption of the consolidated and 
combined statements of income (loss).

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NOTE 4. CURRENT RECEIVABLES

Current receivables are comprised of the following at December 31:

Customer receivables

Related parties

Other

Total current receivables

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

Total current receivables, net

2019

2018

5,448 $

495

796

6,739

(323)

6,416 $

4,974

653

669

6,296

(327)

5,969

$

$

Customer receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount.  Related parties consists primarily of amounts owed 
to us by GE.  The "Other" category consists primarily of indirect taxes, advance payments to suppliers and customer 
retentions.

NOTE 5. INVENTORIES

Inventories, net of reserves of $429 million and $430 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively, are comprised of 

the following at December 31:

Finished goods
Work in process and raw materials
Total inventories, net

2019

2018

$

$

2,546 $
2,062
4,608 $

2,575
2,045
4,620

See "Note 18. Segment Information" for additional information on inventory impairments.

NOTE 6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment are comprised of the following at December 31:

Land and improvements (1)
Buildings, structures and related equipment

Machinery, equipment and other

Total cost

Less:  Accumulated depreciation

Useful Life
8 - 20 years (1) $
5 - 40 years

2 - 20 years

2019

2018

430 $

2,870

7,324

10,624

(4,384)

432

2,854

6,567

9,853

(3,625)

6,228

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation

$

6,240 $

(1)  Useful life excludes land.

Depreciation expense relating to property, plant and equipment was $1,053 million, $1,031 million and $716 
million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  See "Note 21. Restructuring, Impairment and Other" for additional 
information on property, plant and equipment impairments.

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NOTE 7. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill are detailed below by segment:

Balance at December 31, 2017, gross

Accumulated impairment at December 31, 2017

Balance at December 31, 2017

Purchase accounting adjustments (1)
Currency exchange and others

Balance at December 31, 2018

Currency exchange and others

Balance at December 31, 2019

Turbo-
machinery
& Process
Solutions

Oilfield
Equipment

Digital
Solutions

Total

3,901 $

1,906 $

2,036 $ 23,681

(867)

3,034

293

(17)

3,310

9

—

(254)

(3,754)

1,906

1,782

19,927

394

(114)

429

(33)

980

(190)

2,186

2,178

20,717

(15)

(21)

(27)

3,319 $

2,171 $

2,157 $ 20,690

Oilfield
Services
$

15,838 $
(2,633)
13,205
(136)
(26)
13,043

—
13,043 $

$

(1) 

Includes goodwill associated with the acquisition of BHI.  The final determination of fair value of the assets and liabilities 
and the related goodwill associated with the acquisition of BHI was concluded in the second quarter of 2018.  Of the 
total goodwill of $13,963 million resulting from the acquisition of BHI, $12,898 million is allocated to our Oilfield Services 
segment and the remainder to our other segments based on the expected benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.

During the third quarter of each fiscal year, in conjunction with our annual strategic planning process, we 
perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test for each of our reporting units.  Our reporting units are the same as 
our four reportable segments.  In performing this quantitative assessment, we determine fair value of each of our 
reporting units using a combination of the income approach and market approach by assessing each of these 
valuation methodologies based upon availability and relevance of comparable company data and determining 
appropriate weighting.

Under the income approach, the fair value for each of our reporting units was determined based on the present 

value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate.  We used our internal 
forecasts to estimate future cash flows, including an estimate of long-term future growth rates, based on our most 
recent views of the long-term outlook for each reporting unit, which includes assumptions about future commodity 
pricing and expected demand for our goods and services.  Due to the inherent uncertainties involved in making 
estimates and assumptions, actual results may differ from those assumed in our forecasts.  

We derived our discount rates using a capital asset pricing model and analyzing published rates for industries 

relevant to our reporting units to estimate the cost of equity financing.  We used discount rates that are 
commensurate with the risks and uncertainties inherent in the respective businesses and in our internally developed 
forecasts.  Discount rates used in our reporting unit valuations ranged from 10.0% to 11.5% as of our testing date 
and these rates may change in future periods based on changes in the U.S. Treasury rate, inflation or other factors. 

Valuations using the market approach were derived from metrics of publicly traded companies or historically 
completed transactions of comparable businesses.  The selection of comparable businesses was based on the 
markets in which the reporting units operate giving consideration to risk profiles, size, geography, and diversity of 
products and services. 

After quantifying the fair value, the carrying value of each reporting unit is then compared to its fair value and if 
the carrying value is more than its fair value, a step two analysis is performed.  In the step two analysis, the amount 
of goodwill impairment, if any, is derived by deducting the fair value of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities from 
the fair value of its equity, and comparing that amount with the carrying amount of goodwill.  

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We completed our annual impairment test of goodwill as of July 1, 2019 for all four of our reporting units.  The 
step one impairment test performed included key assumptions related to macroeconomic and industry conditions, 
overall financial performance of the reporting unit, short and long-term forecasts, the impact, if any, of the separation 
from GE, among other factors, all of which require considerable judgment.  In addition, we also considered the 
declines in our market capitalization below our book value including the magnitude and duration of those declines.

Based on the results of our step one testing, the fair values of each of the four reporting units exceeded their 
carrying values; therefore, the second step of the impairment test was not required to be performed for any of our 
reporting units and no goodwill impairment was recognized.  The Turbomachinery & Process Solutions and Digital 
Solutions reporting units had fair values that were substantially in excess of their carrying values.  The Oilfield 
Services (OFS) and Oilfield Equipment (OFE) reporting units had fair values that exceeded their carrying values by 
8.0% and 10.0%, respectively.  As part of our annual impairment test of goodwill, we performed sensitivity analyses 
for two key assumptions, discount rate and long-term growth rate for the OFS and OFE reporting units.  We 
assumed a hypothetical 100-basis-point decrease in the expected long-term growth rate or a hypothetical 100-
basis-point increase in the discount rate.  Both scenarios independently yielded an estimated fair value for both the 
OFS and OFE reporting units below their carrying value.

 In addition to our annual impairment testing, we also test goodwill for impairment between annual impairment 
testing dates whenever events or circumstances occur that, in our judgment, could more likely than not reduce the 
fair value of one or more reporting units below its carrying amount.  In assessing the possibility that a reporting 
unit’s fair value has been reduced below its carrying amount due to the occurrence of events or circumstances 
between annual impairment testing dates, we consider all available evidence, including, but not limited to, (i) the 
results of our most recent annual impairment testing, in particular the magnitude of the excess of fair value over 
carrying value observed, (ii) downward revisions to internal forecasts, and the magnitude thereof, if any, (iii) any 
negative impact as a result of any additional secondary offerings of our Class A common stock by GE (iv) declines 
in our market capitalization below our book value, and the magnitude and duration of those declines, if any.  
Between July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019, we have not identified any events or circumstances that could more 
likely than not reduce the fair value of one or more of our reporting units below its carrying amount. 

As of December 31, 2019, the OFS and OFE reporting units remain at-risk for future goodwill impairments as it 
is reasonably possible that judgments and estimates of certain key assumptions could change in future periods and 
may result in a reduction in fair value.  Any significant adverse changes in future periods to our internal forecasts or 
the external market conditions, if any, could reasonably be expected to negatively affect our key assumptions and 
may result in future goodwill impairment charges which could be material.

Our stock price has historically experienced volatility as a result of industry-wide and macroeconomic factors, 

including global oil prices.  In addition, more recently, we believe that our stock price has been subject to increased 
volatility resulting from, among other things, uncertainty around the impact of any additional secondary offerings of 
our Class A common stock by GE.  While we believe that our stock price reflects transitory circumstances/conditions 
as described above, any future sustained declines in our stock price could be a triggering event which may require 
us to perform a quantitative test at that time.

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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets are comprised of the following at December 31:

2019

2018

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net

Technology

Customer relationships

Capitalized software

Trade names and trademarks

Other

Finite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (1)
Total intangible assets

$

$

1,075 $
3,027

1,193

696
3

5,994
2,242
8,236 $

(626) $

449 $

1,107 $

(526) $

581

(1,045)
(928)
(254)
(2)

(2,855)

—

1,982

265

442

1

3,139

2,242

3,085

1,118

698

14

6,022

2,222

(944)

(824)

(229)

(2)

(2,525)

—

2,141

294

469

12

3,497

2,222

(2,855) $

5,381 $

8,244 $

(2,525) $ 5,719

(1) 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are principally comprised of the Baker Hughes trade name.

Intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis with estimated useful lives ranging from one to 

30 years.  Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $365 million, $455 
million and $387 million, respectively.

 Estimated amortization expense for each of the subsequent five fiscal years is expected to be as follows:

Year
2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Estimated
Amortization
Expense

$

335

287

243

226

216

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NOTE 8. CONTRACT AND OTHER DEFERRED ASSETS

A majority of our long-term product service agreements relate to our Turbomachinery & Process Solutions 
segment.  Contract assets reflect revenue earned in excess of billings on our long-term contracts to construct 
technically complex equipment, long-term product maintenance or extended warranty arrangements and other 
deferred contract related costs.  Contract assets are comprised of the following at December 31:

Long-term product service agreements
Long-term equipment contracts (1)
Contract assets (total revenue in excess of billings)

Deferred inventory costs

Non-recurring engineering costs

Contract and other deferred assets

2019

2018

$

$

603 $

1,097

1,700

130

51

1,881 $

609

1,085

1,694

179

21

1,894

(1)  Reflects revenue earned in excess of billings on our long-term contracts to construct technically complex equipment 

and certain other service agreements.

Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 from performance obligations 
satisfied (or partially satisfied) in previous years related to our long-term service agreements was $(1) million and 
$26 million, respectively.  This includes revenue recognized from revisions to cost or billing estimates that may 
affect a contract’s total estimated profitability resulting in an adjustment of earnings.

NOTE 9. PROGRESS COLLECTIONS AND DEFERRED INCOME

Contract liabilities include progress collections, which reflects billings in excess of revenue, and deferred 
income on our long-term contracts to construct technically complex equipment, long-term product maintenance or 
extended warranty arrangements.  Contract liabilities are comprised of the following at December 31:

Progress collections

Deferred income

Progress collections and deferred income (contract liabilities)

2019

2018

$

$

2,760 $

110

2,870 $

1,600

165

1,765

Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 that was included in the contract 

liabilities at the beginning of the year was $1,690 million and $1,392 million, respectively.

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NOTE 10. LEASES

Our leasing activities primarily consist of operating leases for administrative offices, manufacturing facilities, 

research centers, service centers, sales offices and certain equipment.

The following table presents operating lease expense for the year ended December 31:

Operating Lease Expense
Long-term fixed lease
Long-term variable lease
Short-term lease (1)
Total operating lease expense

$

$

2019

233
48

706

987

(1)  Leases with a term of one year or less, including leases with a term of one month or less

For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, total operating lease expense was $783 million and $439 

million, respectively.  Cash flows used in operating activities for operating leases approximates our expense for the 
years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. 

As of December 31, 2019, maturities of our operating lease liabilities are as follows:

Year
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Total lease payments
Less: imputed interest
Total

Operating Leases

230
173
139
95
65
318
1,020
178
842

$

$

As of December 31, 2018, the minimum annual rental commitments, net of amounts due under subleases, for 

each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 2023 are $186 million, $154 million, $108 million, $77 
million and $55 million, respectively, and $266 million in the aggregate thereafter.

Amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2019:

All other current liabilities

All other liabilities

Total

Operating Leases

$

$

201

641

842

Right-of-use assets of $829 million as of December 31, 2019 were included in "All other assets" in our 

consolidated statements of financial position. 

The weighted-average remaining lease term as of December 31, 2019 was approximately eight years for our 

operating leases.  The weighted-average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability as of 
December 31, 2019 was 4.1%.

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NOTE 11. BORROWINGS

Short-term and long-term borrowings are comprised of the following at December 31: 

2019

2018

Amount

Weighted 
Average 
Rate(1)

Amount

Weighted 
Average 
Rate(1)

Short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings from GE

Other short-term borrowings

Total short-term borrowings

Long-term borrowings

3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021 (2)
2.773% Senior Notes due December 2022
8.55% Debentures due June 2024 (2)
3.337% Senior Notes due December 2027
6.875% Notes due January 2029 (2)
3.138% Senior Notes due November 2029
5.125% Notes due September 2040 (2)
4.080% Senior Notes due December 2047

Other long-term borrowings

Total long-term borrowings

Total borrowings

$

$

273

48

321

—
1,246

127
1,343

289

522
1,301

1,337

136
6,301

6,622

n/a $

4.8%

n/a

2.9%

4.1%

3.4%

3.9%

3.2%

4.2%

4.1%

3.4%

$

896

46

942

523

1,245

131

1,343

294

—

1,306

1,336

107

6,285

7,227

n/a

9.9%

2.5%

2.9%

4.1%

3.4%

3.9%

n/a

4.2%

4.1%

5.3%

(1)  Weighted average effective interest rate is based on the carrying value including step-up adjustments, as applicable, 

recorded upon the acquisition of BHI. 

(2)  Represents long-term fixed rate debt obligations assumed in connection with the acquisition of BHI, net of amounts 

repurchased subsequent to the closing of the Transactions.

In November 2019, BHGE LLC issued $525 million of 3.138% Senior Notes due November 2029.  These Senior 

Notes are presented net of issuance costs of $3 million in our consolidated statements of financial position.  We 
used the proceeds from this offering to repurchase all of our outstanding 3.2% Senior Notes due August 2021.  The 
total cash consideration paid for this repurchase excluding interest was $526 million, resulting in a loss of $7 million 
which was recorded in the "Interest expense, net" caption of the consolidated and combined statements of income 
(loss). 

The estimated fair value of total borrowings at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $6,847 million and $6,629 
million, respectively.  For a majority of our borrowings the fair value was determined using quoted period-end market 
prices.  Where market prices are not available, we estimate fair values based on valuation methodologies using 
current market interest rate data adjusted for our non-performance risk.

Maturities of debt for each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 2024, and in the aggregate 

thereafter, are listed in the table below:

Total debt

2020

$

321 $

2021

2022
40 $ 1,275 $

2023

2024

28 $

148 $

Thereafter
4,810

In December 2019, BHGE LLC entered into a $3 billion committed unsecured revolving credit facility (the 2019 

Credit Agreement) with commercial banks maturing in December 2024.  The 2019 Credit Agreement contains 

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certain customary representations and warranties, certain customary affirmative covenants and certain customary 
negative covenants.  Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, BHGE LLC's obligations under the 2019 
Credit Agreement may be accelerated.  Such events of default include payment defaults to lenders under the 2019 
Credit Agreement and other customary defaults.  No such events of default have occurred.  In connection with 
BHGE LLC’s entry into the 2019 Credit Agreement, BHGE LLC terminated its then-existing five-year committed $3 
billion revolving credit agreement dated as of July 3, 2017 (the 2017 Credit Agreement).  During 2019 and 2018, 
there were no borrowings under the 2019 or 2017 Credit Agreement.  

BHGE LLC has a commercial paper program under which it may issue from time to time up to $3 billion in 

commercial paper with maturities of no more than 397 days.  At December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had no 
borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program.  

Concurrent with the Transactions associated with the acquisition of BHI on July 3, 2017, Baker Hughes Co-
Obligor, Inc. became a co-obligor, jointly and severally with BHGE LLC, on our registered debt securities.  This co-
obligor is a 100%-owned finance subsidiary of BHGE LLC that was incorporated for the sole purpose of serving as 
a co-obligor of debt securities and has no assets or operations other than those related to its sole purpose.  Baker 
Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. is also a co-obligor of the $3,950 million senior notes issued in December 2017 by BHGE 
LLC in a private placement and subsequently registered in January 2018.

Certain Senior Notes contain covenants that restrict BHGE LLC's ability to take certain actions, including, but 

not limited to, the creation of certain liens securing debt, the entry into certain sale-leaseback transactions and 
engaging in certain merger, consolidation and asset sale transactions in excess of specified limits.

See "Note 19. Related Party Transactions" for additional information on the short-term borrowings from GE, and 

see "Note 17. Financial Instruments" for additional information about borrowings and associated swaps.

NOTE 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

GE MULTI-EMPLOYER PLANS

Historically, we were allocated relevant participation costs for certain employees who participated in GE 

employee benefit plans as part of multi-employer plans.  Certain of our U.S. employees were covered under various 
U.S. GE employee benefit plans, including GE's retirement plans (pension, retiree health and life insurance, and 
savings benefit plans).  From January 1, 2019, these U.S. employees ceased to participate in the GE U.S. plans.  In 
addition, certain United Kingdom (UK) employees participated in the GE UK Pension Plan.  From May 1, 2019, 
these UK employees ceased to participate in the GE UK Pension Plan.  Expenses associated with our participation 
in these plans were $3 million, $158 million and $132 million in the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 
2017, respectively.  In 2019, the assets and liabilities of the GE UK Pension Plan related to the oil & gas businesses 
were transferred to us on a fully funded basis.

DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

In addition to these GE plans, certain of our employees are also covered by company sponsored pension plans.  

Our primary pension plans in 2019 included four U.S. plans and seven non-U.S. pension plans, primarily in the UK, 
Germany, and Canada, all with pension assets or obligations greater than $20 million.  We use a December 31 
measurement date for these plans.  These defined benefit plans generally provide benefits to employees based on 
formulas recognizing length of service and earnings; however, over half of these plans are either frozen or closed to 
new entrants.  We also provide certain postretirement health care benefits (Other Postretirement Benefits), through 
an unfunded plan, to a closed group of U.S. employees who retire and meet certain age and service requirements.

Funded Status

The funded status position represents the difference between the benefit obligation and the plan assets.  The 
projected benefit obligation (PBO) for pension benefits represents the actuarial present value of benefits attributed 
to employee services and compensation and includes an assumption about future compensation levels.  The 
accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) is the actuarial present value of pension benefits attributed to employee 

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service to date at present compensation levels.  The ABO differs from the PBO in that the ABO does not include any 
assumptions about future compensation levels.  Below is the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of 
benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of our plans.

$

Change in benefit obligation:

Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan amendment
Actuarial loss (gain)
Benefits paid
Curtailments
Settlements
Transfer from GE - UK Plan
Other
Foreign currency translation adjustments

Benefit obligation at end of year

Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
Settlements
Transfer from GE - UK Plan
Other
Foreign currency translation adjustments

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

Funded status - underfunded at end of year

Accumulated benefit obligation

Pension Benefits

2019

2018

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2019

2018

2,261 $
21
90
—
301
(102)
(21)
(36)
837
15
85
3,451

1,866
314
23
(102)
(36)
851
—
88
3,004

2,418 $
21
71
20
(93)
(67)
(7)
(59)
—
16
(59)
2,261

2,059
(60)
51
(67)
(59)
—
(9)
(49)

1,866

107 $
1
4
—
(16)
(16)
—
—
—
—
—
80

—
—
16
(16)
—
—
—
—

—

187
2
5
1
(23)
(21)
(5)
—
—
(39)
—
107

—
—
21
(21)
—
—
—
—

—

$

$

(447) $

(395) $

3,401 $

2,225 $

(80) $

80 $

(107)

107

The amounts recognized in the consolidated and combined statements of financial position consist of the 

following at December 31:

Noncurrent assets
Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Net amount recognized

Pension Benefits

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2019

2018

2019

2018

$

$

78 $
(17)
(508)
(447) $

47 $
(13)
(429)
(395) $

— $
(11)
(69)
(80) $

—
(19)
(88)
(107)

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Information for the plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets is as follows at December 31:

Projected benefit obligation

Accumulated benefit obligation

Fair value of plan assets

Net Periodic Cost (Income)

Pension Benefits

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2019

2018

2019

2018

$

$

$

1,814 $
1,763 $
1,288 $

1,621

1,585 $

1,179

n/a

80 $

n/a

n/a

107

n/a

The components of net periodic cost (income) are as follows for the years ended December 31:

Pension Benefits

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Service cost

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Amortization of prior service credit

Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)

Curtailment / settlement loss (gain)

Net periodic cost (income)

$

$

21

$

21

$

90
(122)
1

17

9

16

71
(121)
—

10
2

$

(17)

$

37

51

(81)

—

12
(45) (1)
(26)

$

$

1

4

—

(3)

(7)

—

(5)

$

$

2

5

—

(5)

(2)

(5)

(5)

$

$

2

6

—

(3)

(2)

2

5

(1)  As a result of the acquisition of BHI, we obtained a non-contributory pension plan (the Baker Hughes Incorporated 

Pension Plan or BHIPP).  In 2017, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved amendments to 
the BHIPP to close the plan to new participants and freeze accruals of future service-related benefits effective as of 
December 31, 2017.  As a result of these actions, the Company recorded a curtailment gain of $45 million.  The 
curtailment was recorded by the Company during the fourth quarter of 2017 and included in the “Other non operating 
income (loss), net” caption of the consolidated and combined statements of income (loss).

The service cost component of the net periodic cost (benefit) is included in "operating income (loss)" and all 
other components are included in "Other non operating income, net" caption of the consolidated and combined 
statements of income (loss).

Assumptions Used in Benefit Calculations

Accounting requirements necessitate the use of assumptions to reflect the uncertainties and the length of time 

over which the pension obligations will be paid.  The actual amount of future benefit payments will depend upon 
when participants retire, the amount of their benefit at retirement and how long they live.  To reflect the obligation in 
today’s dollars, we discount the future payments using a rate that matches the time frame over which the payments 
will be made.  We also need to assume a long-term rate of return that will be earned on investments used to fund 
these payments. 

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for these plans are as follows for the 

years ended December 31:

Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase

Pension Benefits

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2019

2018

2019

2018

2.34%

3.11%

3.43%

3.78%

2.89%

n/a

3.92%

n/a

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Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost for these plans are as follows for the years 

ended December 31:

Discount rate

Expected long-term return on plan assets

Pension Benefits

Other Postretirement 
Benefits

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

3.43%

5.48%

2.99%

5.94%

3.24%

6.26%

3.92%

3.32%

3.72%

n/a

n/a

n/a

We determine the discount rate using a bond matching model, whereby the weighted average yields on high-
quality fixed-income securities have maturities consistent with the timing of benefit payments.  Lower discount rates 
increase the size of the benefit obligations and pension expense in the following year; higher discount rates reduce 
the size of the benefit obligation and subsequent-year pension expense.  The compensation assumption is used in 
our active plans to estimate the annual rate at which the pay for plan participants will grow.  If the rate of growth 
assumed increases, the size of the pension obligations will increase.

The expected return on plan assets is the estimated long-term rate of return that will be earned on the 
investments used to fund the pension obligations.  To determine this rate, we consider the current and target 
composition of plan investments, our historical returns earned, and our expectations about the future.

Assumed health care cost trend rates can have a significant effect on the amounts reported for Other 

Postretirement Benefits.  As of December 31, 2019, the health care cost trend rate was 6.50%, declining gradually 
each successive year until it reaches 4.50%.  A one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend 
rates would have been immaterial in 2019.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The amount recorded before-tax in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to employee benefit plans 

consists of the following at December 31:

Net actuarial loss (gain)

Net prior service cost (credit)

Total

Pension Benefits

Other Postretirement
Benefits

2019

2018

2019

2018

$

$

395 $

19

414 $

177 $

20

197 $

(38) $

(15)

(53) $

(29)

(18)

(47)

The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans that will be 
amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss and included in net periodic benefit cost in 2020 is $32 
million and $1 million, respectively.  The estimated net actuarial gain and prior service credit for the other 
postretirement benefits that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss and included in net 
periodic benefit cost in 2020 is $3 million and $3 million, respectively. 

Plan Assets

We have investment committees that meet regularly to review the portfolio returns and to determine asset-mix 

targets based on asset/liability studies.  Third-party investment consultants assist such committees in developing 
asset allocation strategies to determine our expected rates of return and expected risk for various investment 
portfolios.  The investment committees considered these strategies in the formal establishment of the current asset-
mix targets based on the projected risk and return levels for all major asset classes.  

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The table below presents the fair value of the pension assets at December 31:

Equity securities

U.S. equity securities (1)
Global equity securities (1)

Debt securities

Fixed income and cash investment funds

Other debt securities

Private equities

Real estate
Other investments (2)
Total plan assets

(1) 

Include direct investments and investment funds.

(2)  Consists primarily of asset allocation fund investments.

2019

2018

$

$

258 $

333

1,858

3

51

84

417

3,004 $

215

338

937

4

60

35

277

1,866

Plan assets valued using Net Asset Value (NAV) as a practical expedient amounted to $2,988 million and 
$1,802 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  The percentages of plan assets valued using NAV 
by investment fund type for equity securities, fixed income and cash, and alternative investments were 20%, 62%, 
and 18% as of December 31, 2019, respectively, and 30%, 48%, and 19% as of December 31, 2018, respectively.  
Those investments that were measured at fair value using NAV as practical expedient were excluded from the fair 
value hierarchy.  The practical expedient was not applied for investments with a fair value of $14 million and $64 
million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  There were no investments classified within Level 3 in 
2019 and 2018.  The remaining investments were considered Level 1 and 2. 

Funding Policy

The funding policy for our Pension Benefits is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet minimum funding 
requirements as set forth in employee benefit and tax laws plus such additional amounts as we may determine to 
be appropriate.  In 2019, we contributed approximately $23 million.  We expect to contribute approximately $21 
million to our pension plans in 2020.

We fund our Other Postretirement Benefits on a pay-as-you-go basis.  In 2019, we funded $16 million and in 

2020, we expect to fund approximately $11 million to such benefits.

The following table presents the expected benefit payments over the next 10 years.  The U.S. and non-U.S. 

pension benefit payments are made by the respective pension trust funds.

Year
2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025-2029

$

Pension
Benefits

136

134

136

137

142

749

Other Postretirement
Benefits

$

11

9

7

6

6

24

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Defined Contribution Plans

Our primary defined contribution plan during 2019 was the Company sponsored U.S. 401(k) plan (401(k) Plan).  

The 401(k) Plan allows eligible employees to elect to contribute portions of their eligible compensation to an 
investment trust.  Employee contributions are matched by the Company in cash at the rate of $1.00 per $1.00 
employee contribution for the first 5% of the employee's eligible compensation, and such contributions vest 
immediately.  In addition, we make cash contributions for all eligible employees of 4% of their eligible compensation 
and such contributions are fully vested to the employee after three years of employment.  During 2018, the legacy 
BHI employees participated in the 401(k) Plan whereas the legacy GE O&G employees continued to participate in 
the GE sponsored plan.  Beginning in 2019, certain legacy GE O&G employees were eligible to participate in our 
defined contribution plans, including our 401(k) Plan.  Legacy BHI employees continued to participate in the 401(k) 
Plan during 2019.  The 401(k) Plan provides several investment options, for which the employee has sole 
investment discretion, however, the 401(k) Plan does not offer the Company's common stock as an investment 
option.  Our costs for the 401(k) Plan and several other U.S. and non-U.S. defined contribution plans amounted to 
$235 million and $137 million, in 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

Other

We have two non-qualified defined contribution plans that are invested through trusts.  The assets and 

corresponding liabilities were $276 million and $233 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and are 
included in "All other assets" and "Liabilities for pensions and other employee benefits" captions in our consolidated 
and combined statements of financial position.

NOTE 13. INCOME TAXES

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (U.S. tax reform) that lowers the statutory 
tax rate on U.S. earnings, taxes historic foreign earnings previously deferred from U.S. taxation at a reduced rate of 
tax (transition tax), establishes a territorial tax system and enacts new taxes associated with global operations.

The impact of U.S. tax reform was initially recorded on a provisional basis as the legislation provided for 
additional guidance to be issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on several provisions including the 
computation of the transition tax.  Based on guidance received to date, finalization of purchase accounting for the 
BHI acquisition, and finalization of our 2017 U.S. income tax returns, we have recorded a $107 million tax benefit in 
2018 for the impact of tax reform primarily related to the revaluation of deferred taxes. 

Additionally, as part of U.S. tax reform, the U.S. has enacted a tax on "base eroding" payments from the U.S. 

and a minimum tax on foreign earnings (global intangible low-taxed income).  We have made an accounting policy 
election to account for these taxes as period costs. 

The provision or benefit for income taxes is comprised of the following for the years ended December 31:

Current:
U.S.
Foreign
Total current
Deferred:

U.S.
Foreign

Total deferred
Provision for income taxes

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2019

2018

2017

$

$

(12) $
443
431

(12)
63
51
482 $

63 $

444
507

(211)
(38)
(249)
258 $

(75)
453
378

(150)
(183)
(333)
45

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

The geographic sources of income (loss) before income taxes, inclusive of equity in loss of affiliate, are as 

follows for the years ended December 31:

U.S.
Foreign
Income (loss) before income taxes, inclusive of equity in loss of affiliate

2019

2018

2017

$

$

(693) $
1,446

753 $

(672) $ (1,189)
843
1,213
(346)

541 $

The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the U.S. statutory income tax rate 

to the loss or income before income taxes for the reasons set forth below for the years ended December 31:

Income (loss) before income taxes, inclusive of equity in loss of affiliate

$

Taxes at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate

2019

2018

$

753

158

85

17

241

—

(19)

541

114

103

80

87

(107)

(19)

2017
$ (346)

(121)

(19)

171

169

(132)

(23)

45

$

482

$

258

$

64.0%

47.7% (13.0)%

Effect of foreign operations

Tax impact of partnership structure

Change in valuation allowances

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enactment

Other - net

Provision for income taxes

Actual income tax rate

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of 
assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, as well as 
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.

The tax effects of our temporary differences and carryforwards are as follows at December 31:

Deferred tax assets:

Receivables
Inventory
Property
Goodwill and other intangibles
Employee benefits
Investment in partnership
Other accrued expenses
Operating loss carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards

  Other
Total deferred income tax asset
  Valuation allowances
Total deferred income tax asset after valuation allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:

Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries

  Other
Total deferred income tax liability
Net deferred tax asset

2019

2018

$

$

79 $
91
137
117
98
381
47
1,654
941
270
3,815
(2,883)
932

117
79
191
132
97
228
74
1,525
653
232
3,328
(2,372)
956

—
(29)
(29)
903 $

(9)
(18)
(27)
929

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

At December 31, 2019, we had approximately $366 million of non-U.S. tax credits which may be carried forward 

indefinitely under applicable foreign law, $543 million of foreign tax credits and $32 million of other credits, the 
majority of which will expire after tax year 2027 under U.S. tax law.  Additionally, we had $1,654 million of net 
operating loss carryforwards, of which approximately $331 million will expire within five years, $326 million will 
expire between 6 years and 20 years, and the remainder can be carried forward indefinitely.

We record a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax 
assets will not be realized.  The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate 
sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in the future and in the appropriate taxing jurisdictions.  At 
December 31, 2019, $2,883 million of valuation allowances are recorded against various deferred tax assets, 
including foreign net operating losses (NOL) of $1,257 million, U.S. federal and foreign tax credit carryforwards of 
$909 million, other U.S. NOL's and tax credit carryforwards of $109 million, and certain other U.S. and foreign 
deferred tax assets of $608 million.  There are $290 million of deferred tax assets related to foreign net operating 
loss carryforwards without a valuation allowance as we expect that the deferred tax assets will be realized within the 
carryforward period.

Substantially all of our undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries are indefinitely reinvested.  Indefinite 

reinvestment is determined by management’s intentions concerning the future operations of the Company.  
Substantially all of these earnings have been reinvested in active non-U.S. business operations.  As of 
December 31, 2019, the cumulative amount of indefinitely reinvested foreign earnings is approximately $6.7 billion.  
Computation of the potential deferred tax liability associated with these undistributed earnings and any other basis 
differences is not practicable.  

At December 31, 2019, we had $451 million of tax liabilities for total gross unrecognized tax benefits related to 

uncertain tax positions.  In addition to these uncertain tax positions, we had $93 million and $29 million related to 
interest and penalties, respectively, for total liabilities of $573 million for uncertain positions.  If we were to prevail on 
all uncertain positions, the net effect would result in an income tax benefit of approximately $515 million.  The 
remaining $58 million comprised of $21 million for deferred tax assets that represent tax benefits that would be 
received in different taxing jurisdictions in the event that we did not prevail on all uncertain tax positions and 
increased valuation allowances of $37 million.

The following table presents the changes in our gross unrecognized tax benefits included in the consolidated 

and combined statements of financial position.

Asset / (Liability)
Balance at beginning of year

Balance acquired from BHI

Additions for tax positions of the current year

Additions for tax positions of prior years

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

Settlements with tax authorities

Lapse of statute of limitations

Balance at end of year

2019

2018

$

(472) $

—

(25)

(27)

55

6

12

$

(451) $

(395)

(142)

(21)

(95)

101

35

45

(472)

It is expected that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next twelve months due to 
expiring statutes, audit activity, tax payments, and competent authority proceedings related to transfer pricing or 
final decisions in matters that are the subject of litigation in various taxing jurisdictions in which we operate.  At 
December 31, 2019, we had approximately $67 million of tax liabilities related to uncertain tax positions, each of 
which are individually insignificant, and each of which are reasonably possible of being settled within the next twelve 
months.

We conduct business in more than 120 countries and are subject to income taxes in most taxing jurisdictions in 

which we operate.  All Internal Revenue Service examinations have been completed and closed through year end 
2016 for the most significant U.S. returns.  We believe there are no other jurisdictions in which the outcome of 

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unresolved issues or claims is likely to be material to our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.  We 
further believe that we have made adequate provision for all income tax uncertainties.  

NOTE 14. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

In July 2017, we adopted the Baker Hughes 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTI Plan) under which we may 
grant stock options and other equity-based awards to employees and non-employee directors providing services to 
the Company and our subsidiaries.  A total of up to 57.4 million shares of Class A common stock are authorized for 
issuance pursuant to awards granted under the LTI Plan over its term which expires on the date of the annual 
meeting of the Company in 2027.  A total of 35.5 million shares of Class A common stock are available for issuance 
as of December 31, 2019.

Stock-based compensation cost was $187 million, $121 million and $37 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, 

respectively.  Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the date of grant based on the calculated fair value of 
the award and is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the equity grant.  The 
compensation cost is determined based on awards ultimately expected to vest; therefore, we have reduced the cost 
for estimated forfeitures based on historical forfeiture rates.  Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and 
revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods to reflect actual forfeitures.  There were no stock-based compensation 
costs capitalized as the amounts were not material.  

Stock Options

We may grant stock options to our officers, directors and key employees.  Stock options generally vest in equal 

amounts over a vesting period of 3 years provided that the employee has remained continuously employed by the 
Company through such vesting date.  The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model.  The following table presents the weighted average assumptions used in the option 
pricing model for options granted under the LTI Plan.  The expected life of the options represents the period of time 
the options are expected to be outstanding.  The expected life is based on a simple average of the vesting term and 
original contractual term of the awards.  The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our five main 
competitors over a six year period.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the observed U.S. Treasury yield curve in 
effect at the time the options were granted.  In 2019, the dividend yield is based on Baker Hughes' current annual 
cash dividend divided by the valuation date stock price.  Prior to 2019, the dividend yield was based on a five year 
history of dividend payouts by BHI.

Expected life (years)

Risk-free interest rate

Volatility

Dividend yield

Weighted average fair value per share at grant date

2019

2018

2017

6

2.6%

36.5%

3.1%

6

2.5%

33.7%

2.0%

6

2.1%

36.4%

1.2%

$

6.37

$ 10.34

$ 12.32

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The following table presents the changes in stock options outstanding and related information (in thousands, 

except per option prices):

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited

Expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2019

Exercisable at December 31, 2019

Number of
Options

Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Per Option

7,538 $

2,301

(491)

(305)

(633)

8,410 $

5,155 $

34.76

22.98

18.96

29.42

36.85

32.50

35.68

The weighted average remaining contractual term for options outstanding and options exercisable at 
December 31, 2019 were 5.4 years and 3.4 years, respectively.  The maximum contractual term of options 
outstanding is 9.1 years.

There were 867 thousand and 505 thousand options that vested in 2019 and 2018, respectively.  The total fair 

value of options vested in 2019 and 2018 was $10 million and $6 million, respectively.  There were no options 
vested during 2017.  As of December 31, 2019, there was $16 million of total unrecognized compensation cost 
related to unvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.  

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised (defined as the amount by which the market price of our 
common stock on the date of exercise exceeds the exercise price of the option) in 2019 was $2 million.  There is no 
income tax benefit realized from stock options exercised in 2019.

The total intrinsic value of stock options outstanding at December 31, 2019 was $7 million, of which $2 million 
are exercisable.  The intrinsic value of stock options outstanding is calculated as the amount by which the quoted 
price of $25.63 of our common stock as of the end of 2019 exceeds the exercise price of the options.

Restricted Stock

In addition to stock options, our officers, directors and key employees may be granted restricted stock awards 
(RSA), which is an award of common stock with no exercise price, or restricted stock units (RSU), where each unit 
represents the right to receive, at the end of a stipulated period, one unrestricted share of stock with no exercise 
price.  Certain RSAs and RSUs are subject to cliff or graded vesting, generally ranging over a period of 3 years, or 
over a one year period for non-employee directors.  Cash dividend equivalents are accrued on RSUs and are 
payable upon vesting of the awards.  We determine the fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock 
units based on the market price of our common stock on the date of grant, discounted by the present value of future 
dividends. 

The following table presents the changes in RSUs outstanding and related information (in thousands, except 

per unit prices):

Unvested balance at December 31, 2018

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Unvested balance at December 31, 2019

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Number of
Units

Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Unit

6,882 $

8,267

(2,813)

(1,051)

11,285 $

36.18

23.10

35.98

29.54

27.26

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

In 2019, the total intrinsic value of RSUs vested (defined as the value of shares awarded based on the price of 

our common stock at vesting date) was $68 million and unvested RSUs was $289 million.  The total fair value of 
RSUs vested in 2019 was $101 million.  As of December 31, 2019, there was $180 million of total unrecognized 
compensation cost related to unvested RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period 
of 1.7 years. 

Performance Share Units

During 2018, we initiated a new plan where we grant performance share units (PSUs) to certain officers and key 

employees.  The PSUs are stock-based awards tied to predefined company metrics and total shareholder return 
(TSR), which determine the number of units to be received.  PSUs generally cliff vest after a service period of 3 
years.  Cash dividend equivalents are accrued only on PSUs tied to predefined company metrics and are payable 
upon vesting of the awards.  The fair value of the awards determined for the predefined company metrics are based 
on the market price of our common stock on the date of grant, discounted by the present value of future dividends.  
The fair value of the TSR awards are determined based on a Monte Carlo simulation method. 

The following table presents the changes in PSUs outstanding and related information (in thousands, except 

per unit prices):

Unvested balance at December 31, 2018

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Unvested balance at December 31, 2019

Number of
Units

Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value Per Unit

927 $

1,275

—

(158)

2,044 $

35.13

22.72

—

28.34

27.91

The total intrinsic value of PSUs (defined as the value of the shares awarded at the year end market price) 
outstanding was $52 million as of December 31, 2019.  Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested 
PSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years, was $31 million as of 
December 31, 2019. 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) provides for eligible employees to purchase shares of Class A 
common stock quarterly on an after-tax basis in an amount between 1% and 20% of their annual pay on March 31, 
June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year at a 15% discount of the fair market value of our Class A 
common stock on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31.  An employee may not purchase more 
than $3,000 in any of the three-month measurement periods described above or $12,000 annually. 

A total of 15 million shares of Class A common stock are authorized for issuance, and at December 31, 2019, 

there were 12.9 million shares of Class A common stock reserved for future issuance.

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NOTE 15. EQUITY

COMMON STOCK

We are authorized to issue 2 billion shares of Class A common stock, 1.25 billion shares of Class B common 
stock and 50 million shares of preferred stock each of which have a par value of $0.0001 per share.  The number of 
shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding at December 31, 2019 is 650 million and 
377 million, respectively.  We have not issued any preferred stock.  GE owns all the issued and outstanding Class B 
common stock.  Each share of Class A and Class B common stock and the associated membership interest in 
BHGE LLC form a paired interest.  While each share of Class B common stock has equal voting rights to a share of 
Class A common stock, it has no economic rights, meaning holders of Class B common stock have no right to 
dividends and any assets in the event of liquidation of the Company.  GE is entitled through BHGE LLC Units (LLC 
Units) to receive distributions on an equal per share amount of any dividend paid by the Company. 

During 2019 and 2018, the Company declared and paid aggregate regular dividends of $0.72 per share to 

holders of record of the Company's Class A common stock. 

The following table presents the changes in the number of shares outstanding (in thousands):

Balance at beginning of year
Issue of shares upon vesting of restricted stock units (1)
Issue of shares on exercises of stock options (1)
Issue of shares for employee stock purchase plan
Exchange of Class B common stock for Class A common stock (2)
Repurchase and cancellation of Class A and B common stock (3)
Balance at end of year

2019

2018

Class A
Common
Stock
513,399

Class B
Common
Stock
521,543

Class A
Common
Stock
422,208

Class B
Common
Stock
706,985

1,973

362

2,081

—

—

—

835

657

—

—

—

—

132,250 (132,250) 101,200 (101,200)

— (11,865)

(11,501)

(84,241)

650,065

377,428

513,399

521,543

(1)   Share amounts reflected above are net of shares withheld to satisfy the employee's tax withholding obligation. 

(2) 

(3) 

In September 2019 and November 2018, we completed underwritten secondary public offerings in which GE and its 
affiliates sold 132.3 million and 101.2 million shares of our Class A common stock, respectively.  We did not receive any 
proceeds from the shares sold by GE and its affiliates in these offerings.  The offerings included the exchange by GE 
and its affiliates of LLC Units, together with the corresponding shares of our Class B common stock, for Class A 
common stock.  When shares of Class B common stock, together with associated LLC Units, are exchanged for shares 
of Class A common stock pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, such shares of Class B common stock are canceled. 

In September 2019, we also repurchased and canceled 11,865,211 shares of Class B common stock, together with an 
equal number of associated LLC Units, from GE and its affiliates for an aggregate of $250 million, or $21.07 per share, 
which is the same per share price paid by the underwriters to GE and its affiliates in the concurrent underwritten public 
offering.  During 2018, we repurchased and canceled 11,500,992 shares of Class A common stock for a total of $374 
million and 19,241,160 shares of Class B common stock from GE together with the paired common units of BHGE LLC 
for $626 million.  Additionally, in November 2018, we also repurchased 65 million of LLC Units from GE and its affiliates 
for an aggregate of $1,461 million, or $22.48 per share, which is the same per share price paid by the underwriters to 
GE and its affiliates in the concurrent underwritten public offering.  In connection with these repurchases, the 
corresponding shares of Class B common stock held by GE and its affiliates were canceled.

As a result of the exchange of shares in the secondary offering and the Class B common stock, together with 

the associated LLC Units repurchased in September 2019, GE's interest in Baker Hughes reduced during the third 
quarter of 2019 from approximately 50.3% to approximately 36.8%.  The effect of this change in ownership resulted 
in a decrease in noncontrolling interests of $4,497 million and accumulated other comprehensive income of $350 
million with a corresponding increase in capital in excess of par value totaling $4,847 million. 

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As a result of the exchange of shares in the secondary offering and the Class B common stock, together with 
the associated LLC Units repurchased in November 2018, GE's interest in Baker Hughes reduced during the fourth 
quarter of 2018 from approximately 62.5% to approximately 50.4%.  The effect of this change in ownership resulted 
in a decrease in noncontrolling interests of $3,761 million and accumulated other comprehensive income of $282 
million with a corresponding increase in capital in excess of par value totaling $4,043 million. 

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (AOCL)

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

Investment
Securities

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

Cash Flow
Hedges

Benefit
Plans

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Balance at December 31, 2017

$

1 $

(682) $

1 $

(23) $

(703)

(579)

6

—

(573)

(343)

282

4

(1,219)

(54)

27

19

(8)

(1)

350

60

Other comprehensive loss before

reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive loss

Deferred taxes

Other comprehensive loss

Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to

noncontrolling interests

Less: Reallocation of AOCL based on change

in ownership of BHGE LLC Units

Less: Activity related to noncontrolling interest

Balance at December 31, 2018

Other comprehensive income (loss) before

reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive loss

Deferred taxes

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Less: Other comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to noncontrolling interests

Less: Reallocation of AOCL based on change

in ownership of BHGE LLC Units

Less: Other adjustments

Balance at December 31, 2019

$

(1)

—

(2)

(3)

(2)

—

—

—

2

—

—
2

1

—

—
1 $

(502)

—

—

(502)

(303)

271

—

(1,152)

53

—

—

53

23

314

—

(6)

1

1

(4)

(2)

—

—

(1)

13

1

(2)

12

4

—

1

(70)

5

1

(64)

(36)

11

4

(66)

(122)

26

21

(75)

(29)

36

59

(1,436) $

6 $

(207) $

(1,636)

The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss during the years ended December 31, 
2019 and 2018 represent (i) gains (losses) reclassified on cash flow hedges when the hedged transaction occurs 
and (ii) the amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service credit, and curtailments which are included in the 
computation of net periodic pension cost (see "Note 12. Employee Benefit Plans" for additional details).  Net 
periodic pension cost is recorded across the various cost and expense line items in the consolidated and combined 
statements of income (loss).

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of net assets in consolidated entities that are not owned by the 
Company.  As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, GE owned approximately 36.7% and 50.4%, respectively, of BHGE 
LLC and this represents the majority of the noncontrolling interest balance reported within equity.

GE's interest in BHGE LLC

Other noncontrolling interests

Total noncontrolling interests

NOTE 16. EARNINGS PER SHARE

2019

2018

$

$

12,454 $

116

12,570 $

17,438

110

17,548

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock is presented below:

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss)
Less: Net income attributable to GE O&G pre-merger

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Class A basic
Class A diluted

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:

Class A basic
Class A diluted

2019

2018

2017

271 $
—

143

283 $
—

88

128 $

195 $

555
557

427
429

(391)
42

(330)

(103)

427
427

0.23 $
0.23 $

0.46 $
0.45 $

(0.24)
(0.24)

$

$

$
$

On July 3, 2017, GE, Baker Hughes and BHGE LLC entered into an Exchange Agreement under which GE is 
entitled to exchange its holding in Class B common stock and units of BHGE LLC for Class A common stock on a 
one-for-one basis (subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Exchange Agreement) or, at the option 
of Baker Hughes, an amount of cash equal to the aggregate value of the shares of Class A common stock that 
would have otherwise been received by GE in the exchange.  In computing the dilutive effect, if any, that the 
aforementioned exchange would have on net income (loss) per share, net income (loss) attributable to holders of 
Class A common stock would be adjusted due to the elimination of the noncontrolling interests associated with the 
Class B common stock (including any tax impact).  For the year ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, such 
exchange is not reflected in diluted net income (loss) per share as the assumed exchange is not dilutive.

For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, Class A diluted shares include the dilutive impact of equity 

awards.  For the year ended December 31, 2017, we excluded outstanding stock options and RSUs from the 
computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because their effect is antidilutive.  For the year ended 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, there were approximately six million and four million options, respectively, that were 
excluded from our diluted EPS calculation because their effect is antidilutive.  These options were outstanding but 
excluded from the calculation because the exercise price exceeded the average market price of the Class A 
common stock. 

Shares of our Class B common stock do not share in earnings or losses of the Company and are not 

considered in the calculation of basic or diluted earnings per share (EPS).  As such, separate presentation of basic 
and diluted EPS of Class B under the two class method has not been presented.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

NOTE 17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consists of derivative instruments and 

investment securities.

2019

2018

Net

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Net
Balance

Assets

Derivatives

   Investment securities
Total assets

Liabilities

Derivatives
Total liabilities

$

$

— $
24
24

58 $
—
58

— $

58 $

259
259

283
341

— $
39
39

74 $
—
74

— $

288
288

74
327
401

—
— $

(27)
(27) $

—
— $

(27)
(27) $

—
— $

(82)
(82) $

—
— $

(82)
(82)

There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 during 2019.

The following table provides a reconciliation of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for investment 

securities:

Balance at beginning of year

Purchases

Proceeds at maturity

Unrealized gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance at end of year

2019

2018

$

288 $

7

(38)

2

$

259 $

304

75

(90)

(1)

288

The most significant unobservable input used in the valuation of our Level 3 instruments is the discount rate.  

Discount rates are determined based on inputs that market participants would use when pricing investments, 
including credit and liquidity risk.  An increase in the discount rate would result in a decrease in the fair value of our 
investment securities.  There are no unrealized gains or losses recognized in the consolidated and combined 
statement of income (loss) on account of any Level 3 instrument still held at the reporting date.  We hold $111 
million and $149 million of these investment securities on behalf of GE at December 31, 2019 and 2018, 
respectively.  

Investment securities

Non-U.S. debt securities (1)

   Equity securities (2)
Total

2019

2018

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

$

$

257 $
24
281 $

2 $
—
2 $

— $
—
— $

259 $
24
283 $

288 $
39
327 $

— $
—
— $

— $
—
— $

288
39
327

(1)  All of our investment securities are classified as available for sale instruments.  Non-U.S. debt securities mature within 

three years.

(2)  Gains (losses) recorded to earnings related to these securities were $2 million, $(25) million and $30 million for the 

years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Our financial instruments include cash and equivalents, current receivables, investments, accounts payable, 
short and long-term debt, and derivative financial instruments.  Except for long-term debt, the estimated fair value of 
these financial instruments at December 31, 2019 and 2018 approximates their carrying value as reflected in our 
consolidated and combined financial statements.  For further information on the fair value of our debt, see "Note 11. 
Borrowings."

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

We use derivatives to manage our risks and do not use derivatives for speculation.  The table below 

summarizes the fair value of all derivatives, including hedging instruments and embedded derivatives.

2019

2018

Assets

(Liabilities)

Assets

(Liabilities)

Derivatives accounted for as hedges

Currency exchange contracts

Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
Currency exchange contracts and other

Total derivatives

$

$

11 $

— $

— $

47
58 $

(27)
(27) $

74
74 $

(7)

(75)
(82)

Derivatives are classified in the consolidated statements of financial position captions "All other current assets," 

"All other assets," "All other current liabilities," and "All other liabilities" depending on their respective maturity date.

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, $52 million and $67 million of derivative assets are recorded in "All other 

current assets" and $6 million and $7 million are recorded in "All other assets" of the consolidated statements of 
financial position, respectively.  As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, $24 million and $79 million of derivative 
liabilities are recorded in "All other current liabilities" and $3 million and $3 million are recorded in "All other 
liabilities" of the consolidated statements of financial position, respectively.

RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

We buy, manufacture and sell components and products as well as provide services across global markets.  

These activities expose us to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, which can 
adversely affect revenues earned and costs of operating our business.  When the currency in which we sell 
equipment differs from the primary currency (known as its functional currency) and the exchange rate fluctuates, it 
will affect the revenue we earn on the sale.  These sales and purchase transactions also create receivables and 
payables denominated in foreign currencies, along with other monetary assets and liabilities, which expose us to 
foreign currency gains and losses based on changes in exchange rates.  Changes in the price of a raw material that 
we use in manufacturing can affect the cost of manufacturing.  We use derivatives to mitigate or eliminate these 
exposures.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

FORMS OF HEDGING

Cash flow hedges

We use cash flow hedging primarily to reduce or eliminate the effects of foreign exchange rate changes on 
purchase and sale contracts.  Accordingly, the vast majority of our derivative activity in this category consists of 
currency exchange contracts.  We also use commodity derivatives to reduce or eliminate price risk on raw materials 
purchased for use in manufacturing.

Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in a separate component of equity (referred to 
below as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, or AOCI) and are recorded in earnings in the period in which 
the hedged transaction occurs.  The table below summarizes this activity by hedging instrument.

Gain (Loss) Recognized in
AOCI

Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI to Earnings

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Currency exchange contracts

$

13 $

(6) $

8 $

(1) $

(1) $

(7)

We expect to transfer $10 million to earnings as a gain in the next 12 months contemporaneously with the 
earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions.  At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the maximum term of 
derivative instruments that hedge forecasted transactions was one year and two years, respectively.

Economic Hedges

These derivatives are not designated as hedges from an accounting standpoint (and therefore we do not apply 

hedge accounting to the relationship) but otherwise serve the same economic purpose as other hedging 
arrangements.  Some economic hedges are used when changes in the carrying amount of the hedged item are 
already recorded in earnings in the same period as the derivative, making hedge accounting unnecessary.  For 
some other types of economic hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in earnings currently 
but changes in the value of the forecasted foreign currency cash flows are only recognized in earnings when they 
occur.  As a result, even though the derivative is an effective economic hedge, there is a net effect on earnings in 
each period due to differences in the timing of earnings recognition between the derivative and the hedged item.

These derivatives are marked to fair value through earnings each period.  The effects are reported in "Selling, 
general and administrative" in the consolidated and combined statement of income (loss).  In general, the income 
(loss) effects of the hedged item are recorded in the same consolidated and combined financial statement line as 
the derivative.  The income (loss) effect of economic hedges, after considering offsets related to income (loss) 
effects of hedged assets and liabilities, is substantially offset by changes in the fair value of forecasted transactions 
that have not yet affected income (loss).

The following table summarizes the gains (losses) from derivatives not designated as hedges on the 

consolidated and combined statements of income (loss): 

Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
Currency exchange contracts (1)
Currency exchange contracts

Consolidated and combined
statement of income caption

2019

2018

2017

Cost of goods sold

$

(6) $

(12) $

Selling, general and administrative

Commodity derivatives

Cost of goods sold

Other derivatives
Total (2)

Other non operating income (loss), net

(22)

2

2

9

(1)

—

76

45

1

—

$

(24) $

(4) $

122

(1)  Excludes losses on embedded derivatives of $7 million, $3 million and $76 million at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 
2017, respectively, as embedded derivatives are not considered to be hedging instruments in our economic hedges.

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(2)  The effect on earnings of derivatives not designated as hedges is substantially offset by change in fair value of the 

economically hedged items in the current and future periods.

NOTIONAL AMOUNT OF DERIVATIVES

The notional amount of a derivative is the number of units of the underlying (for example, the notional principal 

amount of the debt in an interest rate swap).  A substantial majority of the outstanding notional amount of $5.7 
billion and $6.4 billion at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, is related to hedges of anticipated sales and 
purchases in foreign currency, commodity purchases, and contractual terms in contracts that are considered 
embedded derivatives and for intercompany borrowings in foreign currencies.  We generally disclose derivative 
notional amounts on a gross basis to indicate the total counterparty risk.  Where we have gross purchase and sale 
derivative contracts for a particular currency, we look to execute these contracts with the same counterparty to 
reduce our exposure.  The corresponding net notional amounts were $1.8 billion at December 31, 2019 and $2.8 
billion at December 31, 2018.

COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK

Fair values of our derivatives can change significantly from period to period based on, among other factors, 
market movements and changes in our positions.  We manage counterparty credit risk (the risk that counterparties 
will default and not make payments to us according to the terms of our agreements) on an individual counterparty 
basis.

OTHER EQUITY INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the carrying amount of equity securities without readily determinable fair 

values was $637 million and $542 million, respectively.  In 2019, certain of these equity instruments were 
remeasured to fair value as of the date that an observable transaction occurred, which resulted in the Company 
recording an unrealized gain of $19 million.

NOTE 18. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our reportable segments, which are the same as our operating segments, are organized based on the nature of 
markets and customers.  We report our operating results through our four operating segments that consist of similar 
products and services within each segment as described below.  Our operating results are reviewed regularly by the 
chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess 
performance.

OILFIELD SERVICES

Oilfield Services provides products and services for onshore and offshore operations across the lifecycle of a 

well, ranging from drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention.  Products and services include 
diamond and tri-cone drill bits, drilling services, including directional drilling technology, measurement while drilling 
& logging while drilling, downhole completion tools and systems, wellbore intervention tools and services, wireline 
services, drilling and completions fluids, oilfield and industrial chemicals, pressure pumping, and artificial lift 
technologies, including electrical submersible pumps.

OILFIELD EQUIPMENT

Oilfield Equipment provides a broad portfolio of products and services required to facilitate the safe and reliable 

flow of hydrocarbons from the subsea wellhead to the surface.  Products and services include pressure control 
equipment and services, subsea production systems and services, drilling equipment, and flexible pipeline systems.  
Oilfield Equipment designs and manufactures onshore and offshore drilling and production systems and equipment 
for floating production platforms and provides a full range of services related to onshore and offshore drilling 
activities.

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

TURBOMACHINERY & PROCESS SOLUTIONS

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions provides equipment and related services for mechanical-drive, 

compression and power-generation applications across the oil and gas industry as well as products and services to 
serve the downstream segments of the industry including refining, petrochemical, distributed gas, flow and process 
control and other industrial applications.  The Turbomachinery & Process Solutions portfolio includes drivers (aero-
derivative gas turbines, heavy-duty gas turbines and synchronous and induction electric motors), compressors 
(centrifugal and axial, direct drive high speed, integrated, subsea compressors, turbo expanders and reciprocating), 
turn-key solutions (industrial modules and waste heat recovery), pumps, valves, and compressed natural gas 
(CNG) and small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions used primarily for shale oil and gas field development.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Digital Solutions provides equipment, software, and services for a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, 

power generation, aerospace, metals, and transportation.  The offerings include sensor-based process 
measurement, non-destructive testing and inspection, turbine, generator and plant controls and condition 
monitoring, as well as pipeline integrity solutions.

SEGMENT RESULTS

Summarized financial information is shown in the following tables.  Consistent accounting policies have been 

applied by all segments within the Company, for all reporting periods.  The current year results, and balances, may 
not be comparable to prior years as the current year includes the results of BHI from July 3, 2017.

Segment revenue
Oilfield Services

Oilfield Equipment

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

Digital Solutions

Total

2019

2018

2017

$

$

12,889 $
2,921

5,536

2,492
23,838 $

11,617 $

2,641

6,015

2,604

22,877 $

5,881

2,661

6,295

2,342

17,179

The performance of our operating segments is evaluated based on segment operating income (loss), which is 

defined as income (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate and before the following: net interest 
expense, net other non operating income, corporate expenses, restructuring, impairment and other charges, 
inventory impairments, separation and merger related costs, goodwill impairments and certain gains and losses not 
allocated to the operating segments.

Segment income (loss) before income taxes
Oilfield Services

$

Oilfield Equipment

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

Digital Solutions

Total segment

Corporate
Inventory impairment and related charges (1)
Restructuring, impairment and other

Separation and merger related

Other non operating income, net

Interest expense, net

Total

$

2019

2018

2017

917 $

55

719

343
2,035
(433)
—
(342)
(184)
(84)
(237)
753 $

785 $

—

621

390

1,796

(405)

(105)

(433)

(153)

202

(223)

680 $

67

26

665

357

1,115

(370)

(244)

(412)

(373)

80

(131)

(335)

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(1) 

Inventory impairments and related charges are reported in the "Cost of goods sold" caption of the consolidated and 
combined statements of income (loss).  2017 includes $87 million of adjustments to write-up the acquired inventory to 
its estimated fair value on acquisition of BHI as this inventory was used or sold in the six months ended December 31, 
2017.

The following table presents total assets by segment at December 31:

Segment assets
Oilfield Services

Oilfield Equipment

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

Digital Solutions

Total segment
Corporate and eliminations (1)
Total

2019

2018

30,611 $

7,645

8,365

3,983

50,604

2,765

53,369 $

30,941

7,298

8,529

4,063

50,831

1,608

52,439

$

$

(1)  Corporate and eliminations in total segment assets includes adjustments of intercompany investments and receivables 
that are reflected within the total assets of the four reportable segments.  During 2019, we transferred the $2.1 billion 
Baker Hughes trade name indefinite-lived intangible asset from Oilfield Services to Corporate due to the separation of 
GE, resulting in the re-branding of the Company.

The following table presents depreciation and amortization by segment for the years ended December 31:

Segment depreciation and amortization
Oilfield Services

Oilfield Equipment

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

Digital Solutions

Total Segment

Corporate

Total

$

$

2019

2018

2017

985 $

1,003 $

175

116

103
1,379

39
1,418 $

173

156

112

1,444

42

1,486 $

613

187

174

119

1,093

10

1,103

The following table presents net property, plant and equipment by its geographic location at December 31: 

Property, plant and equipment - net
U.S.

Non-U.S.

Total

2019

2018

2017

$

$

2,594 $
3,646
6,240 $

2,654 $

3,574

6,228 $

3,369

3,590

6,959

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Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements

NOTE 19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

GE is our largest shareholder, and we enter into various related party transactions with it.  On September 16, 

2019 (the Trigger Date), as a result of the secondary offering and the repurchase of Class B common stock and 
associated LLC Units, GE's ownership in us was reduced from approximately 50.3% to approximately 36.8%, and 
GE ceased to be our controlling shareholder.  At December 31, 2019, GE's interest in us was 36.7%.

Following the Transactions, we have entered into various agreements with GE and its affiliates that govern our 
relationship with GE including an Intercompany Services Agreement pursuant to which GE and its affiliates and the 
Company provide certain services to each other.  GE provided certain administrative services, GE proprietary 
technology and use of certain GE trademarks for an annual intercompany services fee of $55 million.  Under the 
terms of the Master Agreement Framework, entered into on November 13, 2018, the annual intercompany services 
fee of $55 million was reduced by 50% to $27.5 million per year beginning on January 1, 2019.  The Intercompany 
Services Agreement terminated on December 15, 2019 except with respect to certain provisions, including relating 
to certain tools access.

We sold products and services to GE and its affiliates for $337 million, $363 million and $639 million during the 

years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  Purchases from GE and its affiliates were $1,498 
million, $1,791 million and $1,512 million during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

MASTER AGREEMENT FRAMEWORK

In June 2018, GE announced their intention to pursue an orderly separation from us over time.  On November 
13, 2018, we entered into a Master Agreement and a series of related ancillary agreements and binding term sheets 
(which were later negotiated into definitive agreements) with GE and BHGE LLC (collectively, the Master Agreement 
Framework) designed to further solidify the commercial and technological collaborations between us and GE and to 
facilitate our ability to transition from operating as a controlled company.  In particular, the Master Agreement 
Framework contemplated long-term agreements between us, BHGE LLC and GE on technology, fulfillment and 
other key areas to provide greater clarity to customers, employees and shareholders.

Key elements of the Master Agreement Framework include:

Secured long-term collaboration on critical rotating equipment

Under the terms of the Master Agreement Framework, we have defined the parameters for a long-term 

collaboration and strategic relationship with GE on certain critical rotating equipment products.

On February 28, 2019, we entered into an aero-derivative joint venture (JV) agreement with GE to form a JV 

relating to the parties’ respective aero-derivative gas turbine products and services.  These jet engine aero-
derivative products are mainly used in our Turbomachinery & Process Solutions segment.  Consequently, on 
November 1, 2019, BHGE LLC contributed $289 million in certain assets, inventory, cash and service facilities into 
Aero Products and Services JV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and both GE and BHGE LLC jointly 
control its operations.  In addition to the contributions to the JV, we paid $60 million to GE in order to equalize each 
party's interests in the JV at 50%.  The JV has a supply and technology development agreement with GE’s aviation 
business, which, among other things, revised and extended certain pricing arrangements for applicable aero-
derivative products. The Company's interest in the JV is accounted for as an equity method investment.  

Additionally, effective May 1, 2019, we closed on the previously announced transfer of our assets, liabilities and 
employees related to our prior business of developing, designing, engineering, marketing, supplying, installing and 
servicing certain industrial steam turbine product lines (IST) to GE pursuant to a stock and asset purchase 
agreement.  In addition and in connection with the transfer of the IST business, we made a cash payment of $13 
million, in addition to working capital adjustments, to GE at the closing of the transaction. 

In parallel, we have also entered into an agreement for the long-term supply and related distribution 

arrangement with GE for heavy-duty gas turbine technology at the current pricing levels, which became effective at 
the Trigger Date.  Under this agreement, BHGE LLC is appointed as GE's exclusive distributor (with limited 

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exceptions) within the oil and gas industry with respect to the heavy-duty gas turbine units for an initial term of 5 
years and associated services (including parts and components) for an initial term of 20 years or the operating 
service life of the relevant gas turbine, whichever is more.  The heavy-duty gas turbine technologies are important 
components of TPS’ offerings and the long-term agreements provide greater clarity on the commercial approach 
and customer fulfillment, and will enable Baker Hughes and GE to jointly innovate on leading technology.

Access to GE Digital software & technology

As part of the Master Agreement Framework, BHGE LLC agreed with GE Digital to maintain, subject to certain 

conditions, BHGE LLC's status as the exclusive reseller of GE Digital offerings in the oil & gas space.  As part of 
such agreement, BHGE LLC and GE Digital also revised and extended certain pricing arrangements and 
established service level obligations.  However, these commercial arrangements were further modified pursuant to 
the Omnibus Agreement, described below, including by modifying the relationship between BHGE LLC and GE 
Digital to be nonexclusive with respect to digital offerings in the oil and gas space.

Other key agreements

• We agreed with GE to maintain current operations and pricing levels with regards to Control upgrade services 
we offer through our Digital Solutions segment division for the 4 years commencing on the Trigger Date.

• In 2019, GE transferred to us certain UK pension liabilities related to our oil and gas businesses and certain 
specified former oil and gas businesses of GE.  The assets associated with these liabilities were also 
transferred on a fully funded basis.  No liabilities associated with GE’s broad-based U.S. defined benefit 
pension plan were transferred to us. 

• The Tax Matters Agreement with GE that was negotiated at the time of the Transactions will remain 
substantially in place and both companies retain the ability to monetize certain tax benefits.

• Under the terms of the Master Agreement Framework, the annual intercompany services fee of $55 million 
that we agreed to pay GE as part of the Transactions was reduced by 50% to $27.5 million per year beginning 
on January 1, 2019.  The Intercompany Services Agreement terminated on December 15, 2019 except with 
respect to certain tools access.

In addition, the Stockholders Agreement was amended and restated to provide that, following the Trigger Date 
and until GE and its affiliates own less than 20% of the voting power of our outstanding common stock, GE shall be 
entitled to designate one person for nomination to our board of directors.

OMNIBUS AGREEMENT

On July 31, 2019, we entered into an Omnibus Agreement, a general framework agreement that addresses 

certain outstanding matters under existing long-term commercial agreements between us and GE.  The Omnibus 
Agreement contains provisions regarding, among other things, (i) the repayment of certain outstanding amounts 
mutually owed by the parties, (ii) certain employee and assets transfers (including the allocation of costs and 
expenses associated therewith), and (iii) certain matters related to three international joint ventures.

Material terms agreed to between the parties include:

i.  Provision of certain transition services by each of BHGE LLC and GE, including providing for the 

development and use of certain service related intellectual property at the end of the transition period and 
the management of certain data and information for future business needs;

ii.  Sale of certain digital business assets of Baker Hughes to GE for consideration of $50 million, which closed 

on September 3, 2019; 

iii.  Modification of certain sales arrangements between the parties and the ability of each party to directly 

market offerings of its digital business to customers in the oil and gas industry;

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iv.  Research and development efforts and the purchase of products and services related to aero-derivative 

turbines; 

v.  Supply and distribution terms for certain trailer-mounted gas turbine generator-based engine units and 

related parts and services; and

vi.  Repayment by Baker Hughes to GE of amounts due under the promissory note (see Other Related Party 

discussion below), net of certain costs and tax adjustments; 

OTHER RELATED PARTY

In connection with the Transactions, on July 3, 2017, we executed a promissory note with GE (which was 
amended and restated on July 31, 2019 in connection with the entry into the Omnibus Agreement referenced 
above) that represents certain cash that we are holding on GE's behalf due to the restricted nature of the cash.  The 
restriction arises as the majority of the cash cannot be released, transferred or otherwise converted into a non-
restricted market currency due to the lack of market liquidity, capital controls or similar monetary or exchange 
limitations by a Government entity of the jurisdiction in which such cash is situated.  There is no maturity date on the 
promissory note, but we remain obligated to repay GE, therefore, this obligation is reflected as short-term 
borrowings.  As of December 31, 2019, of the $273 million due to GE, $162 million was held in the form of cash and 
$111 million was held in the form of investment securities.  As of December 31, 2018, of the $896 million due to GE, 
$747 million was held in the form of cash and $149 million was held in the form of investment securities.  A 
corresponding liability is reported in short-term borrowings in the consolidated and combined statements of financial 
position.  

The Company has $536 million and $538 million of accounts payable at December 31, 2019 and 2018, 
respectively, for goods and services provided by GE in the ordinary course of business; this excludes any liability 
associated with our participation in the trade payables accelerated payment program (see below).  The Company 
has $495 million and $653 million of current receivables at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for goods 
and services provided to GE in the ordinary course of business.

We also provide guarantees to GE Capital on behalf of some customers who have entered into financing 

arrangements with GE Capital.

TRADE PAYABLES ACCELERATED PAYMENT PROGRAM

Prior to our separation from GE, our North American operations participated in supply chain finance programs 
funded through GE Capital.  Invoices were settled with suppliers per our payment terms to obtain cash discounts.  
GE Capital provided funding for invoices eligible for a cash discount.  Our liability associated with the GE Capital 
funded participation in the accounts payable programs was $38 million and $471 million as of December 31, 2019 
and 2018, respectively.

As a result of separation, our participation in this program ended, and we have begun transitioning to a program 

administered by a third party.  Under these supply chain finance programs, our suppliers are given the opportunity 
to sell receivables from us to participating financial institutions at their sole discretion.  A third party administers the 
program.  Our responsibility is limited to making payment on the terms originally negotiated with our supplier, 
regardless of whether the supplier sells its receivable to a financial institution.  The range of payment terms we 
negotiate with our suppliers is consistent, irrespective of whether a supplier participates in the program.  These 
liabilities continue to be presented as accounts payable in our consolidated statements of financial position and 
reflected as cash flow from operating activities when settled.

NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LITIGATION

We are subject to a number of lawsuits and claims arising out of the conduct of our business.  The ability to 
predict the ultimate outcome of such matters involves judgments, estimates and inherent uncertainties.  We record 

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a liability for those contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably 
estimated, including accruals for self-insured losses which are calculated based on historical claim data, specific 
loss development factors and other information.

A range of total possible losses for all litigation matters cannot be reasonably estimated.  Based on a 

consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, we do not expect the ultimate outcome of currently pending 
lawsuits or claims against us, other than those discussed below, will have a material adverse effect on our financial 
position, results of operations or cash flows, however, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of 
these matters.

With respect to the litigation matters below, if there was an adverse outcome individually or collectively, there 

could be a material impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations expected for the year.  
These litigation matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change 
in the future.  Therefore, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these matters.

During 2014, we received notification from a customer related to a possible equipment failure in a natural gas 

storage system in Northern Germany, which includes certain of our products.  The customer initiated arbitration 
proceedings against us on June 19, 2015, under the rules of the German Institute of Arbitration e.V. (DIS).  On 
August 3, 2016, the customer amended its claims and alleged damages of €202 million plus interest at an annual 
rate of prime + 5%.  Hearings before the arbitration panel were held January 16, 2017 through January 23, 2017, 
and March 20, 2017 through March 21, 2017.  In addition, on September 21, 2015, TRIUVA 
Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of 
Texas, Houston Division against the Company and Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. alleging that the plaintiff 
is the owner of gas storage caverns in Etzel, Germany in which the Company provided certain equipment in 
connection with the development of the gas storage caverns.  The plaintiff further alleges that the Company 
supplied equipment that was either defectively designed or failed to warn of risks that the equipment posed, and 
that these alleged defects caused damage to the plaintiff's property.  The plaintiff seeks recovery of alleged 
compensatory and punitive damages of an unspecified amount, in addition to reasonable attorneys' fees, court 
costs and pre-judgment and post-judgment interest.  The allegations in this lawsuit are related to the claims made in 
the June 19, 2015 German arbitration referenced above.  On June 7, 2018, the DIS arbitration panel issued a 
confidential Arbitration Ruling which addressed all claims asserted by the customer.  The estimated financial impact 
of the Arbitration Ruling has been reflected in the Company's financial statements and did not have a material 
impact.  Further, on March 11, 2019, the customer initiated a second arbitral proceeding against us, under the rules 
of the German Institute of Arbitration e.V. (DIS).  The customer alleged damages of €142 million plus interest at an 
annual rate of prime + 5% since June 20, 2015.  The allegations in this second arbitration proceeding are related to 
the claims made in the June 19, 2015 German arbitration and Houston Federal Court proceedings referenced 
above.  The Company is contesting the claims made by TRIUVA in the Houston Federal Court and the claims made 
by the customer in the second arbitration proceeding.  At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of the 
claims asserted in the Houston Federal Court or the second arbitration proceeding.

On July 31, 2015, Rapid Completions LLC filed a lawsuit in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas against 

Baker Hughes Incorporated, Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., and others claiming infringement of U.S. 
Patent Nos. 6,907,936; 7,134,505; 7,543,634; 7,861,774; and 8,657,009.  On August 6, 2015, Rapid Completions 
amended its complaint to allege infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,074,451.  On April 1, 2016, Rapid Completions 
removed U.S. Patent No. 6,907,936 from its claims in the lawsuit.  On April 5, 2016, Rapid Completions filed a 
second lawsuit in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas against Baker Hughes Incorporated, Baker Hughes 
Oilfield Operations, Inc. and others claiming infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,303,501.  These patents relate 
primarily to certain specific downhole completions equipment.  The plaintiff has requested a permanent injunction 
against further alleged infringement, damages in an unspecified amount, supplemental and enhanced damages, 
and additional relief such as attorney's fees and costs.  During August and September 2016, the United States 
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) agreed to institute an inter-partes review of U.S. Patent Nos 7,861,774; 
7,134,505; 7,543,634; 6,907,936; 8,657,009; and 9,074,451.  On August 29, 2017, the USPTO issued its final 
written decisions in the inter-partes reviews of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,657,009 and 9,074,451 finding that all claims of 
those patents were unpatentable.  On August 31, 2017, the USPTO issued its final written decision in the inter-
partes review of U.S. Patent 6,907,936 - the patent dropped from the lawsuit by the plaintiffs - finding that all claims 
of this patent were patentable.  On October 27, 2017, Rapid Completions filed its notices of appeal of the USPTO’s 

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final written decision in the inter-partes review of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,657,009 and 9,074,451.  On September 26, 
2018, the USPTO issued its final written decision in the inter-partes review of U.S. Patent No. 7,134,505 finding all 
of the challenged claims unpatentable.  On September 27, 2018, the USPTO issued its final written decision in the 
inter-partes review of U.S. Patent No. 7,543,634 finding all of the challenged claims unpatentable.  On November 
19, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the USPTO’s unpatentability findings with 
respect to U.S. Patent Nos. 8,657,009 and 9,074,451.  On November 26, 2018, Rapid Completions filed notices of 
appeal of the USPTO’s final written decisions in the inter partes reviews of U.S. Patent No. 7,134,505, and 
7,543,634. On May 2, 2019, the USPTO issued a final written decision in an IPR on U.S. Patent Number 9,303,501 
finding all of its claims unpatentable, and Rapid Completions appealed that decision to the Federal Circuit on July 5, 
2019.  On November 13, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the USPTO’s 
unpatentability findings with respect to U.S. Patent No. 7,134,505, and 7,543,634.  On November 26, 2019, the 
USPTO issued a final written decision in the inter-partes review of U.S. Patent No. 7,861,774 finding all challenged 
claims unpatentable, and Rapid Completions did not timely appeal that decision.  On January 21, 2020, the Federal 
Circuit affirmed the USPTO’s unpatentability finding as to all asserted claims of the U.S. Patent No. 9,303,501.  

On September 17, 2015, Rapid Completions and Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. sued Baker Hughes 

Canada Company in the Canada Federal Court on the related Canadian patent 2,412,072.  This patent relates 
primarily to certain specific downhole completions equipment.  The plaintiff requested a permanent injunction 
against further alleged infringement, damages in an unspecified amount, supplemental and enhanced damages, 
and additional relief such as attorney's fees and costs.  Trial on the validity of asserted claims from Canada patent 
2,412,072, was completed March 9, 2017.  On December 7, 2017, the Canadian Court issued its judgment finding 
the patent claims asserted from Canada patent 2,412,072 against Baker Hughes Canada Company were invalid.  
On January 5, 2018, Rapid Completions filed its Notice of Appeal of the Canadian Court’s judgment of invalidity.  On 
April 24, 2019, the Canadian Court of Appeals ruled against Rapid Completions and dismissed Rapid Completion’s 
appeal in Canada.  On June 24, 2019, Rapid Completions filed an application for leave to appeal the Court of 
Appeals decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.  On December 19, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada 
dismissed Rapid Completion's appeal. 

In January 2013, INEOS and Naphtachimie initiated expertise proceedings in Aix-en-Provence, France arising 
out of a fire at a chemical plant owned by INEOS in Lavera, France, which resulted in a 15-day plant shutdown and 
destruction of a steam turbine, which was part of a compressor train owned by Naphtachimie.  The most recent 
quantification of the alleged damages is €250 million.  2 of the Company's subsidiaries (and 17 other companies) 
were notified to participate in the proceedings.  The proceedings are ongoing, and at this time, there is no indication 
that the Company's subsidiaries were involved in the incident.  Although the outcome of the claims remains 
uncertain, our insurer has accepted coverage and is defending the Company in the expertise proceeding. 

In late November 2017, staff of the Boston office of the SEC notified GE that they are conducting an 

investigation of GE’s revenue recognition practices and internal controls over financial reporting related to long-term 
service agreements.  The scope of the SEC’s request may include some Baker Hughes contracts, expected to be 
mainly in our TPS business.  We have provided all requested documents to GE.  At this time, we are not able to 
predict the outcome of this review.

On July 31, 2018, International Engineering & Construction S.A. (IEC) initiated arbitration proceedings in New 

York administered by the International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) against the Company and its 
subsidiaries arising out of a series of sales and service contracts entered between IEC and the Company’s 
subsidiaries for the sale and installation of LNG plants and related power generation equipment in Nigeria 
(Contracts).  Prior to the filing of the IEC Arbitration, the Company’s subsidiaries made demands for payment due 
under the Contracts.  On August 15, 2018, the Company’s subsidiaries initiated a separate demand for ICDR 
arbitration against IEC for claims of additional costs and amounts due under the Contracts.  On October 10, 2018, 
IEC filed a Petition to Compel Arbitration in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York 
against the Company seeking to compel non-signatory Baker Hughes entities to participate in the arbitration filed by 
IEC.  The complaint is captioned International Engineering & Construction S.A. et al. v. Baker Hughes, a GE 
company, LLC, et al. No. 18-cv-09241 (S.D.N.Y 2018); this action was dismissed by the Court on August 13, 2019.  
In the arbitration, IEC alleges breach of contract and other claims against the Company and its subsidiaries and 
seeks recovery of alleged compensatory damages, in addition to reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and 
arbitration costs.  On March 15, 2019, IEC amended its request for arbitration to alleged damages of $591 million of 

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lost profits plus unspecified additional costs based on alleged non-performance of the contracts in dispute.  The 
arbitration hearing was held from December 9, 2019 to December 20, 2019.  The Company and its subsidiaries 
have contested IEC’s claims and are pursuing claims for compensation under the contracts.  At this time, we are not 
able to predict the outcome of these claims.

On March 15, 2019 and March 18, 2019, the City of Riviera Beach Pension Fund and Richard Schippnick, 
respectively, filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery shareholder derivative lawsuits for and on the Company’s 
behalf against GE, the then-current members of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Company as a 
nominal defendant, related to the decision to (i) terminate the contractual prohibition barring GE from selling any of 
the Company’s shares before July 3, 2019; (ii) repurchase $1.5 billion in the Company’s stock from GE; (iii) permit 
GE to sell approximately $2.5 billion in the Company’s stock through a secondary offering; and (iv) enter into a 
series of other agreements and amendments that will govern the ongoing relationship  between the Company and 
GE  (collectively, the “2018 Transactions”).  The complaints in both lawsuits allege, among other things, that GE, as 
the Company’s controlling stockholder, and the members of the Company’s Board of Directors breached their 
fiduciary duties by entering into the 2018 Transactions.  The relief sought in the complaints includes a request for a 
declaration that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties, that GE was unjustly enriched, disgorgement of 
profits, an award of damages sustained by the Company, pre- and post-judgment interest, and attorneys’ fees and 
costs.  On March 21, 2019, the Chancery Court entered an order consolidating the Schippnick and City of Riviera 
Beach complaints under consolidated C.A. No. 2019-0201-AGB, styled in re Baker Hughes, a GE company 
derivative litigation.  On May 10, 2019, Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their claims against the members of the 
Company’s Conflicts Committee, and on May 15, 2019, Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their claims against former 
Baker Hughes director Martin Craighead.  On June 7, 2019, the defendants and nominal defendant filed a motion to 
dismiss the lawsuit on the ground that the derivative plaintiffs failed to make a demand on the Company’s Board of 
Directors to pursue the claims itself, and GE and the Company’s Board of Directors filed a motion to dismiss the 
lawsuit on the ground that the complaint failed to state a claim on which relief can be granted.  The Chancery Court 
denied the motions on October 8, 2019, except granted GE’s motion to dismiss the unjust enrichment claim against 
it.  On October 31, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors designated a Special Litigation Committee and 
empowered it with full authority to investigate and evaluate the allegations and issues raised in the derivative 
litigation.  The Special Litigation Committee filed a motion to stay the derivative litigation during its investigation.  On 
December 3, 2019, the Chancery Court granted the motion and stayed the derivative litigation until June 1, 2020.  
The Special Litigation Committee’s investigation and evaluation remains ongoing. At this time, we are not able to 
predict the outcome of the Special Litigation Committee investigation or these claims.

In March 2019, the Company received a document request from the United States Department of Justice (the 
“DOJ”) related to certain of the Company’s operations in Iraq and its dealings with Unaoil Limited and its affiliates.  
In December 2019, the Company received a similar document request from the Securities Exchange Commission 
(the "SEC").  The Company is cooperating with the DOJ and SEC in connection with their requests and any related 
matters.  In addition, the Company has agreed to toll any statute of limitations in connection with the matters subject 
to the DOJ’s document request.

On May 7, 2019, the Alaska District Attorney filed a Criminal Information against Baker Hughes Incorporated, 

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Baker Petrolite Corporation and a Baker Hughes employee alleging that 
individuals working at a Baker Petrolite Corporation chemical transfer facility in Kenai, Alaska were exposed to 
hazardous air emissions.  The Criminal Information charges six counts of Assault in the Third Degree, three counts 
of Assault in the Fourth Degree and Negligent Air Emissions.  On July 22, 2019, the six counts of Assault in the 
Third Degree were dismissed, with the Alaska Attorney General’s office indicating their intent to present those 
charges to the grand jury to obtain an indictment.  On or around September 11, 2019, the grand jury issued an 
indictment on 25 counts, including 10 counts of Assault in the First Degree, 10 counts of Assault in the Second 
Degree, and 5 counts of Assault in the Third Degree.  On or around December 3, 2019, the State agreed to dismiss 
the indictment against Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc.  The Company and other Defendants have pled not 
guilty and intend to defend the charges.  At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of the criminal 
proceeding.

On August 13, 2019, Tri-State Joint Fund filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, a shareholder class action 

lawsuit for and on the behalf of itself and all similarly situated public stockholders of Baker Hughes Incorporated 
(“BHI”) against the General Electric Company, the former members of the Board of Directors of BHI, and certain 

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former BHI Officers alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting, and other claims in connection with the 
Transactions.  On October 28, 2019, City of Providence filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery a shareholder class 
action lawsuit for and on behalf of itself and all similarly situated public shareholders of BHI against GE, the former 
members of the Board of Directors of BHI, and certain former BHI Officers alleging substantially the same claims in 
connection with the Transactions.  The relief sought in these complaints include a request for a declaration that 
Defendants breached their fiduciary duties, an award of damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, and attorneys’ 
fees and costs.  The lawsuits have been consolidated, and plaintiffs filed a consolidated class action complaint on 
December 17, 2019 against certain former BHI officers alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and against GE for aiding 
and abetting those breaches.  The December 2019 complaint omitted the former members of the Board of Directors 
of BHI, except for Mr. Craighead who also served as President and CEO of BHI.  Mr. Craighead and Ms. Ross, who 
served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BHI, remain named in the December 2019 complaint 
along with GE.  The relief sought in the consolidated complaint includes a declaration that the former BHI officers 
breached their fiduciary duties and that GE aided and abetted those breaches, an award of damages, pre- and 
post-judgment interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs.  At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of these 
claims.

On December 11, 2019, BMC Software, Inc. (“BMC”) filed a lawsuit in federal court in the Southern District of 
Texas against Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and unjust 
enrichment, arising out of the Company’s use of its new logo and affiliated branding.  On January 1, 2020, BMC 
amended its complaint to add Baker Hughes Company. The relief sought in the complaint includes a request for 
injunctive relief, an award of damages (including punitive damages), pre- and post-judgment interest, and attorneys’ 
fees and costs.  At this time, we are not able to predict the outcome of these claims.

We insure against risks arising from our business to the extent deemed prudent by our management and to the 

extent insurance is available, but no assurance can be given that the nature and amount of that insurance will be 
sufficient to fully indemnify us against liabilities arising out of pending or future legal proceedings or other claims.  
Most of our insurance policies contain deductibles or self-insured retentions in amounts we deem prudent and for 
which we are responsible for payment.  In determining the amount of self-insurance, it is our policy to self-insure 
those losses that are predictable, measurable and recurring in nature, such as claims for automobile liability, 
general liability and workers compensation.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Estimated remediation costs are accrued using currently available facts, existing environmental permits, 

technology and enacted laws and regulations.  Our cost estimates are developed based on internal evaluations and 
are not discounted.  Accruals are recorded when it is probable that we will be obligated to pay for environmental site 
evaluation, remediation or related activities, and such costs can be reasonably estimated.  As additional information 
becomes available, accruals are adjusted to reflect current cost estimates.  Ongoing environmental compliance 
costs, such as obtaining environmental permits, installation of pollution control equipment and waste disposal are 
expensed as incurred.  Where we have been identified as a potentially responsible party in a U.S. federal or state 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund) site, we accrue our share of 
the estimated remediation costs of the site.  This share is based on the ratio of the estimated volume of waste we 
contributed to the site to the total volume of waste disposed at the site. 

OTHER

In the normal course of business with customers, vendors and others, we have entered into off-balance sheet 

arrangements, such as surety bonds for performance, letters of credit and other bank issued guarantees, which 
totaled approximately $3.9 billion at December 31, 2019.  It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these 
financial instruments.  None of the off-balance sheet arrangements either has, or is likely to have, a material effect 
on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  We also had commitments outstanding for purchase 
obligations for each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 2024 of $1,304 million, $170 million, $61 
million, $9 million and $12 million, respectively, and $15 million in the aggregate thereafter.

We sometimes enter into consortium or similar arrangements for certain projects primarily in our Oilfield 
Equipment segment.  Under such arrangements, each party is responsible for performing a certain scope of work 

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within the total scope of the contracted work, and the obligations expire when all contractual obligations are 
completed.  The failure or inability, financially or otherwise, of any of the parties to perform their obligations could 
impose additional costs and obligations on us.  These factors could result in unanticipated costs to complete the 
project, liquidated damages or contract disputes.

NOTE 21. RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER

We recorded restructuring, impairment and other charges of $342 million, $433 million, and $412 million during 

the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  Details of these charges are discussed below.

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES

In the current and prior periods, we approved various restructuring plans globally, mainly to consolidate 
manufacturing and service facilities, rationalize product lines and rooftops, and reduce headcount across various 
functions.  As a result, we recognized a charge of $314 million, $304 million and $385 million for the years ended 
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  These restructuring initiatives are expected to generate charges 
of approximately $11 million in future periods as these restructuring plans come to completion.  

These charges are included in the "Restructuring, impairment and other" caption in the consolidated and 

combined statements of income (loss).

The amount of costs not included in the reported segment results is as follows:

Oilfield Services
Oilfield Equipment
Turbomachinery & Process Solutions
Digital Solutions
Corporate
Total

2019

2018

2017

$

$

211 $
18
48
15
22
314 $

160 $
25
71
17
31
304 $

187
114
21
34
29
385

These costs were primarily related to employee termination benefits, product line terminations, plant closures 

and related expenses such as property, plant and equipment impairments, contract terminations, and other 
incremental costs that were a direct result of the restructuring plans.

Property, plant & equipment, net
Employee-related termination expenses
Asset relocation costs
EHS remediation costs
Contract termination fees
Other incremental costs
Total

OTHER CHARGES

2019

2018

2017

$

$

107 $
179
4
11
12
1
314 $

80 $

123
28
6
44
23
304 $

131
186
10
9
26
23
385

Other charges included in "Restructuring, impairment and other" caption of the consolidated and combined 
statements of income (loss) was $28 million, $129 million and $27 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 
2018 and 2017, respectively.  In 2019, such items primarily relate to currency devaluations in our OFS segment.  In 
2018, other charges consist primarily of accelerated amortization of $80 million related to trade names and 
technology in our OFS segment, litigation charges of $25 million in Corporate and costs of $13 million to exit certain 
operations that impacted our TPS and OFS segments.  In 2017, other charges primarily relate to currency 
devaluations of $12 million. 

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NOTE 22. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

All Other Current Liabilities 

All other current liabilities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 include $1,121 million and $955 million, 

respectively, of employee related liabilities. 

Product Warranties

We provide for estimated product warranty expenses when we sell the related products.  Because warranty 
estimates are forecasts that are based on the best available information, primarily historical claims experience, 
claims costs may differ from amounts provided.  An analysis of changes in the liability for product warranties are as 
follows:

Balance at beginning of year
Provisions
Expenditures
Other (1)
Balance at end of year

(1)  2018 amounts primarily related to the acquisition of BHI.

Allowance for doubtful accounts

The change in allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:

Balance at beginning of year
Additions
Amounts written off
Other
Balance at end of year

2019

2018

236 $
4
(14)
(6)
220 $

2019

2018

327 $
48
(42)
(10)
323 $

164
47
(96)
121
236

330
47
(43)
(7)
327

$

$

$

$

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NOTE 23. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)

(In millions, except per share amounts)
2019
Revenue
Gross profit (1)
Restructuring, impairment and other (2)
Separation and merger related

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

Basic earnings (loss) per Class A common share

Diluted earnings (loss) per Class A common share

Cash dividend per Class A common share

2018
Revenue
Gross profit (1)
Restructuring, impairment and other (2)
Separation and merger related

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

Basic earnings (loss) per Class A common share

Diluted earnings (loss) per Class A common share

Cash dividend per Class A common share

(1)  Represents revenue less cost of sales and cost of services.

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Total
Year

$ 5,615 $ 5,994 $ 5,882 $ 6,347 $ 23,838

976

1,062

1,101

62

34

32

0.06

0.06

0.18

50

40

(9)

(0.02)

(0.02)

0.18

71

54

57

0.11

0.11

0.18

1,295

159

57

48

0.07

0.07

0.18

4,432

342

184

128

0.23

0.23

0.72

$ 5,399 $ 5,548 $ 5,665 $ 6,264 $ 22,877

841

162

46

70

0.17

0.17

0.18

936

146

50

(19)

(0.05)

(0.05)

0.18

973

1,236

3,986

66

17

13

0.03

0.03

0.18

59

41

131

0.28

0.28

0.18

433

153

195

0.46

0.45

0.72

(2)  Restructuring, impairment and other costs associated with asset impairments, workforce reductions, facility closures 
and contract terminations recorded during 2019 and 2018.  See "Note 21. Restructuring, Impairment and Other" for 
further discussion.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL 
DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated 

the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 
15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon that evaluation, 
the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2019, our 
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) were effective at a 
reasonable assurance level.

Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted the new lease guidance under ASC Topic 842, Leases, using the 
modified retrospective method of adoption.  The adoption of this guidance required the implementation of new 
accounting policies and processes, including changes to our information systems, which changed the Company’s 
internal controls over financial reporting for leases and related disclosures for our current period reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information regarding our Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethical Conduct Certificates for our principal 
executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer are described in Item 1. Business of this 
Annual Report.  Information concerning our directors is set forth in the sections entitled "Proposal No. 1, Election of 
Directors - Board Nominees for Directors," and "Corporate Governance - Committees of the Board" in our Definitive 
Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange 
Act within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year on December 31, 2019 (Proxy Statement), which sections are 
incorporated herein by reference.  For information regarding our executive officers, see "Item 1. Business - 
Executive Officers of Baker Hughes" in this annual report on Form 10-K.  Additional information regarding 
compliance by directors and executive officers with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is set forth under the section 
entitled "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in our Proxy Statement, which section is 
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information for this item is set forth in the following sections of our Proxy Statement, which sections are 

incorporated herein by reference:  "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Director Compensation," 
"Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "Compensation Committee Report."

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED 
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and our management is set forth in the 
sections entitled "Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners" and “Stock Ownership of Section 16(a) Director 
and Executive Officers” in our Proxy Statement, which sections are incorporated herein by reference.

We permit our employees, officers and directors to enter into written trading plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 

under the Exchange Act.  Rule 10b5-1 provides criteria under which such an individual may establish a prearranged 
plan to buy or sell a specified number of shares of a company's stock over a set period of time.  Any such plan must 
be entered into in good faith at a time when the individual is not in possession of material, nonpublic information.  If 
an individual establishes a plan satisfying the requirements of Rule 10b5-1, such individual's subsequent receipt of 
material, nonpublic information will not prevent transactions under the plan from being executed.  Certain of our 
officers have advised us that they have and may enter into stock sales plans for the sale of shares of our Class A 
common stock which are intended to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act.  In addition, 
the Company has and may in the future enter into repurchases of our Class A common stock under a plan that 
complies with Rule 10b5-1 or Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The information in the following table is presented as of December 31, 2019 with respect to shares of our Class 

A common stock that may be issued under our LTI Plan which has been approved by our stockholders (in millions, 
except per share prices).

Equity Compensation Plan
Category

Stockholder-approved plans

Nonstockholder-approved plans
Subtotal (except for weighted average exercise price)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Total

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Number of
Securities to be
Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights
4.6

—

4.6

0.7

5.3

Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights
$ 29.96

—

29.96

21.79

$ 28.89

Number of Securities
Remaining Available
for Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation Plans
(excluding securities
reflected in the first
column)

35.5

—

35.5

12.9

48.4

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information for this item is set forth in the sections entitled "Corporate Governance-Director Independence" and 

"Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions" in our Proxy Statement, which sections are incorporated 
herein by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Information concerning principal accountant fees and services is set forth in the section entitled "Fees Paid to 

KPMG LLP" in our Proxy Statement, which section is incorporated herein by reference.

Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K | 105

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)  List of Documents filed as part of this annual report.

(1)  Financial Statements

All financial statements of the Company as set forth under Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K.

(2)  Financial Statement Schedules

The schedules listed in Reg. 210.5-04 have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required 
information is shown in the consolidated and combined financial statements or notes thereto.  

(3)  Exhibits

Each exhibit identified below is filed as a part of this annual report.  Exhibits designated with an "*" are filed as 
an exhibit to this annual report on Form 10-K and exhibits designated with an "**" are furnished as an exhibit to this 
annual report on Form 10-K.  Exhibits designated with a "+" are identified as management contracts or 
compensatory plans or arrangements.  Exhibits previously filed are incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 
Number
2.1

2.2

3.1

3.2
4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6
4.7

4.8

4.9*
4.10

10.1

Exhibit Description

Transaction Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 30, 2016, among General Electric 
Company, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Bear Newco, Inc. and Bear MergerSub, Inc. 
Amendment, dated as of March 27, 2017, to the Transaction Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as 
of October 30, 2016, among General Electric Company, Baker Hughes Incorporated, Bear Newco, Inc., 
Bear MergerSub, Inc., BHI Newco, Inc. and Bear MergerSub 2, Inc.
Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Baker Hughes Company dated October 
17, 2019.
Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Baker Hughes Company dated October 17, 2019.
Indenture, dated October 28, 2008, between Baker Hughes Incorporated (as predecessor to Baker 
Hughes, a GE company, LLC) and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 17, 2011, to the Indenture dated as of October 28, 
2008, between Baker Hughes Incorporated (as predecessor to Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC) 
and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated July 3, 2017, to the Indenture dated as of October 28, 2008, 
among Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. and The Bank of New York 
Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated December 11, 2017, to the Indenture dated as of October 28, 
2008, among Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. and The Bank of 
New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated November 7, 2019, to the Indenture dated as of October 28, 
2008, among Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. and the Bank of New 
York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.
Indenture, dated May 15, 1994, between Western Atlas Inc. and The Bank of New York, as trustee. 
First Supplemental Indenture dated July 3, 2017, to the Indenture dated as of May 15, 1994, among 
Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon 
Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 3, 2017, to the Indenture dated as of May 15, 1991, 
among Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc. and The Bank of New York 
Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
Description of Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Form of Stock Certificate for Class A Common Stock of Baker Hughes Company under the Laws of the 
State of Delaware.
Transaction Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, 
General Electric Company and GE Aero Power LLC. 

106 | Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated February 25, 2019, among Baker Hughes, a GE 
company, LLC, GE Energy Switzerland GmbH and, for the limited purpose of the last sentence of 
Section 11.06, GE, and for the limited purpose of Section 11.15(b) and the last sentence of Section 
11.06, Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company).
Letter Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and 
General Electric Company regarding the Intercompany Services Agreement. 
Letter Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and 
General Electric Company regarding Additives. 
Omnibus Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker 
Hughes, a GE company), Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company.
Transition Services Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, 
LLC and General Electric Company.
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC 
and GE Digital LLC. 
TM2500 Supply and Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE 
company, LLC and General Electric Company. 
Joint Ownership and License Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE 
company, LLC and General Electric Company. 
Bridge Supply and Technology Development Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker 
Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company. 
STDA Side Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and 
General Electric Company. 
Second Amendment to the GE Global Employee Services Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, 
between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company. 
Second Amendment and Restatement of Promissory Note, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker 
Hughes, a GE company, LLC and GE Oil & Gas US Holdings IV, Inc.

10.20*

10.17

10.19

10.18

10.16

10.15

10.14 Master Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker 
Hughes, a GE company), Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company.
Amendment No. 1 to the Master Agreement, dated as of January 30, 2019, among General Electric 
Company, Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company,) and Baker Hughes, a GE 
company, LLC.
Amendment No. 2 to the Master Agreement, dated as of February 22, 2019, among General Electric 
Company, Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company), and Baker Hughes, a 
GE company, LLC. 
Aero-Derivatives Supply and Technology Development Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, 
between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company.
HDGT Supply Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, 
LLC and General Electric Company.
Amended and Restated HDGT Distribution and Supply Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2019, 
between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company. 
First Amendment to the Amended and Restated HDGT Distribution and Supply Agreement dated 
September 16, 2019 between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company.
Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between Baker 
Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) and General Electric Company.
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, 
between Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) and General Electric 
Company. 
Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker 
Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) and General Electric Company.
Exchange Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2017, among General Electric Company, GE Oil & Gas US 
Holdings I, Inc., GE Oil & Gas US Holdings IV, Inc., GE Holdings (US), Inc., Baker Hughes Company 
(formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC.
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, 
dated as of July 3, 2017.
Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2017, among General Electric Company, Baker Hughes 
Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company), EHHC Newco, LLC and Baker Hughes, a GE 
company, LLC.

10.24

10.25

10.26

10.22

10.21

10.23

Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K | 107

10.27

10.28

10.29

10.30

10.31

10.32

10.33

10.34

10.35

10.36

10.37

10.38

10.39

10.40

10.41

10.42

10.43

10.44

10.45

10.46+

10.47+

10.48+

10.49+

10.50+

10.51+

Amended and Restated Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between 
General Electric Company and Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company).
Amended and Restated Channel Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between General 
Electric Company and Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company).
Amended and Restated IP Cross License Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between 
General Electric Company and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC.
Side Letter to the Amended and Restated IP Cross License Agreement dated as of November 13, 
2018, between General Electric Company and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC.
Agreement to the Amended & Restated IP Cross License Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, 
between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company. 
Amended and Restated Trademark License Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between 
General Electric Company and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC.
Amended and Restated GE Digital Master Products and Services Agreement, dated as of November 
13, 2018, between GE Digital LLC and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC.
Amendment to the Amended and Restated GE Digital Master Products and Services Agreement, dated 
as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and GE Digital LLC.
GE Digital Referral Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, 
LLC and GE Digital LLC. 
Amended and Restated Intercompany Services Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between 
General Electric Company and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC.
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Intercompany Services Agreement, dated as of July 31, 
2019, between Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General Electric Company.
Amended and Restated Supply Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between General Electric 
Company, as Seller, and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, as Buyer.
Amended and Restated Supply Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between Baker Hughes, a 
GE company, LLC, as Seller, and General Electric Company, as Buyer.
Umbrella Aero-Derivatives IP Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2018, between General Electric 
Company and Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC.
Equity Repurchase Agreement, dated as of November 5, 2017, by and among General Electric 
Company, Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company), and Baker Hughes, a 
GE company, LLC.
Equity Repurchase Agreement dated as of November 13, 2018, by and among General Electric 
Company, Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company), and Baker Hughes, a 
GE company, LLC.
Equity Repurchase Agreement, dated as of September 9, 2019, by and among Baker Hughes 
Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company), Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC and General 
Electric Company.
Employee Benefits Matters Agreement dated as of November 13, 2018 by and among General Electric 
Company, Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) and Baker Hughes, a GE 
company, LLC.
Credit Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2019, among Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC, the 
lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent.
Baker Hughes Incorporated Director Retirement Policy for Certain Former Members of the Board of 
Directors of Baker Hughes Incorporated.
Amended and Restated Baker Hughes Incorporated 2002 Employee Long-Term Incentive Plan 
effective April 24, 2014.
Amended and Restated Baker Hughes Incorporated 2002 Director & Officer Long-Term Incentive Plan 
effective April 24, 2014.
Form of Baker Hughes Incorporated Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement with Terms and Conditions 
for officers dated 2009.
Form of Baker Hughes Incorporated Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement and Terms and 
Conditions for officers dated 2011.
Form of Baker Hughes Incorporated Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement and Terms and 
Conditions for officers dated January 2014.
Form of Baker Hughes Incorporated Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement and Terms and 
Conditions for officers June 2014.

10.52+
10.53+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan. 

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10.54+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Executive Officer Short Term 

Incentive Compensation Plan.
Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company)  Non-Employee Director Deferral 
Plan.

10.55+
10.56*+ Amendment to the Baker Hughes Company Benefits Plans including the Baker Hughes Company 2017 

Long-Term Incentive Plan, Baker Hughes Company Executive Officer Short Term Incentive Plan and 
the Baker Hughes Company Non-Employee Director Deferral Plan. 

10.57+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Executive Severance Program.
10.58*+ First Amendment to the Baker Hughes Company Executive Severance Program effective January 1, 

2020.

10.59+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10.60*+ First Amendment to the Baker Hughes Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan effective January 1, 

2020.

10.61*+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Supplementary Pension Plan as 

Amended and Restated Effective as of December 31, 2018.  

10.62*+ Amendment to the Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC Sponsored Benefit Plans including the Baker 

Hughes Company Supplementary Pension Plan.

10.63*+ Baker Hughes Company Supplemental Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective as of 

January 1, 2020.
Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Indemnification Agreement 
dated July 2017.

10.64+
10.65+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Stock Option Award 

10.66+

Agreement dated July 2017.
Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Senior Executive Stock 
Option Award Agreement dated July 2017.
Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Senior Executive Restricted 
Stock Unit Award Agreement dated July 2017.

10.67+
10.68+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Restricted Stock Unit 

Award Agreement dated July 2017.
Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Stock Option Award 
Agreement dated January 2018.

10.69+
10.70+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Restricted Stock Unit 

Award Agreement (three year cliff vest) dated January 2018.

10.71+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Restricted Stock Unit 

Award Agreement (three year ratable vest) dated January 2018.

10.72+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Senior Executive 

Performance Share Award Agreement (Performance Metric of Return on Invested Capital) dated 
January 2018.

10.73+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Senior Executive 

Performance Share Award Agreement (Performance Metric of Total Shareholder Return) dated January 
2018.

10.74+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Director Restricted Stock 

Unit Award Agreement dated January 2018.

10.75+ Offer Letter between Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) and Lorenzo 

Simonelli, dated as of August 1, 2017.

10.76+ Outperformance Share Unit Award Agreement between Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker 

Hughes, a GE company) and Lorenzo Simonelli dated as of June 1, 2018.

10.77+ Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement between Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a 

GE company) and Lorenzo Simonelli dated as of June 1, 2018.

10.78+ Baker Hughes Company (formerly Baker Hughes, a GE company) Form of Stock Option Award 

Agreement dated January 2019.

10.79*+ Baker Hughes Company Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (three year cliff vest) dated 

January 2020.

10.80*+ Baker Hughes Company Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (three year ratable vest) 

dated January 2020.

10.81*+ Baker Hughes Company Form of ROIC Performance Share Unit Award Agreement dated January 

2020.

Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K | 109

10.82*+ Baker Hughes Company Form of TSR Performance Share Unit Award Agreement dated January 2020.
10.83*+ Baker Hughes Company Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement dated January 2020.
10.84*+ Baker Hughes Company Form of Stock Option Award Agreement dated January 2020.
10.85

Plea Agreement between Baker Hughes Services International, Inc. and the United States Department 
of Justice filed on April 26, 2007, with the United States District Court of Texas, Houston Division.
Subsidiaries of the Company.
Consent of KPMG LLP.
Certification of Lorenzo Simonelli, President and Chief Executive Officer, furnished pursuant to Rule 
13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Brian Worrell, Chief Financial Officer, furnished pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Lorenzo Simonelli, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Worrell, Chief 
Financial Officer, furnished pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as 
amended.
Mine Safety Disclosures.

21.1*
23.1*
31.1**

31.2**

32**

95*

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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None.

110 | Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the 

registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SIGNATURES

Date: February 13, 2020  

BAKER HUGHES COMPANY

/s/ LORENZO SIMONELLI

Lorenzo Simonelli
Chairman, President and Chief 
Executive Officer 

KNOWN ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes 

and appoints Lorenzo Simonelli, Brian Worrell and William D. Marsh, each of whom may act without joinder of the 
other, as their true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for 
such person and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to 
this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection 
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents full power 
and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the 
premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all 
that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or their substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed 

below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on this 13th day of 
February 2020.

Signature

Title

/s/ LORENZO SIMONELLI
(Lorenzo Simonelli)

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 

(principal executive officer)

/S/ BRIAN WORRELL
(Brian Worrell)

/S/ KURT CAMILLERI
(Kurt Camilleri)

Chief Financial Officer 

(principal financial officer)

Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting
Officer
(principal accounting officer)

Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K | 111

 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Signature

/s/ W. GEOFFREY BEATTIE
(W. Geoffrey Beattie)

/s/ GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN
(Gregory D. Brenneman)

/s/ CLARENCE P. CAZALOT, JR.
(Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr.)

/s/ GREGORY L. EBEL

(Gregory L. Ebel)

/s/ LYNN L. ELSENHANS

(Lynn L. Elsenhans)

/s/ JOHN G. RICE
(John G. Rice)

Title

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

112 | Baker Hughes Company 2019 FORM 10-K

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures Used in this Annual Report*

Baker Hughes Company presents its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  However, management 
believes that using additional non-GAAP measures are widely accepted financial indicators used by investors and 
analysts to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance and liquidity, and that these 
measures may be used by investors to make informed investment decisions.  The following tables reconcile our 
GAAP financial information with non-GAAP financial information used in this annual report for the year ended 
December 31, 2019.

The reconciliations of operating income (GAAP) to adjusted operating income (non-GAAP) for the years ended 

December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

(in millions)

Operating income (GAAP)
Restructuring, impairment and other

Separation and merger related

Inventory impairment

Total operating income adjustments

Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)

Year ended December 31,

2019

2018

$

$

1,074 $

342

184

—

526

1,602 $

701

433

153

105

691

1,391

The reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities (GAAP) to free cash flow (non-GAAP) for the year 

ended December 31, 2019 is as follows:

(in millions)

Cash flow from operating activities (GAAP)
Less: Cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposal of assets

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

*Certain columns and rows may not sum up due to the use of rounded numbers. 

Year ended December 31,

2019

$

$

2,126

(976)

1,150

Corporate information Board of directorsLorenzo Simonelli Chairman and CEO, Baker Hughes CompanyW. Geoffrey Beattie Lead Director, Baker Hughes Company  CEO, Generation CapitalGregory D. Brenneman Executive Chairman, CCMP Capital Advisors, LLCClarence P. Cazalot, Jr. Former Executive Chairman, President and CEO, Marathon Oil CorporationGregory L. Ebel Former Chairman, President, and CEO, Spectra Energy CorporationLynn L. Elsenhans Former Executive Chairman, President, and CEO, Sunoco, Inc.John G. Rice Chairman, General Electric Gas PowerExecutive leadershipLorenzo Simonelli Chairman and CEOBrian Worrell Chief Financial OfficerMaria Claudia Borras Executive Vice President, Oilfield ServicesRod Christie Executive Vice President, Turbomachinery & Process SolutionsDeanna Jones Chief Human Resources OfficerJen Hartsock Chief Information OfficerWill Marsh Chief Legal OfficerDerek Mathieson Chief Marketing and Technology OfficerRami Qasem Executive Vice President, Digital SolutionsNeil Saunders Executive Vice President, Oilfield EquipmentUwem Ukpong Executive Vice President, Global OperationsKevin Wetherington Chief HSE, Security & Quality OfficerStockholder informationTransfer Agent and Registrar: Computershare Investor ServicesComputershare P.O. Box 505000 Louisville, Kentucky 40233-5000Stock exchange listingTicker Symbol “BKR” New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange  Our Annual CEO Certification, without qualifications, was timely submitted to the NYSE. Also, we file our certifications required under SOX as exhibits to our Form 10-K.Investor relations officeJudson E. BaileyVice President, Investor Relationsinvestor.relations@bakerhughes.com +1 281-809-9088Corporate communications officeRussell Wilkerson Chief Communications Officerrussell.wilkerson@bakerhughes.comForm 10-KAdditional copies of the Company’s Annual Report (Form 10-K) are available at no charge by writing Investor Relations at our corporate office or by visiting our investor website: http://investors.bakerhughes.com/Corporate office address17021 Aldine Westfield Road Houston, Texas 77073 Telephone: +1 713-439-8600The Ark, 201 Talgarth Road, London, W6 8BJ, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 207-302-6982Websitewww.bakerhughes.combakerhughes.comBaker Hughes 2019 Annual Report