Where can I find the detailed financial results for Q1 2018?

Detailed financial results for Q1 2018, including reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, can be found in the two news releases furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 with this 8-K filing.

Will the information in this filing be incorporated into other SEC filings?

In accordance with General Instructions B.2. of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this filing is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, unless specifically stated otherwise in a future filing.

What is a 'combined business basis' measure mentioned in Exhibit 99.2?

A 'combined business basis' measure likely refers to a non-GAAP financial metric used by the company to present financial information that reflects a specific operational view, potentially for the combined entity of Baker Hughes and GE's oil and gas business, offering a different perspective than traditional GAAP reporting. Reconciliations to GAAP are provided.

BKR 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Q: What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Baker Hughes, a GE company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018, through the issuance of press releases which are furnished as exhibits.

Summary

This 8-K filing from Baker Hughes, a GE company, dated April 20, 2018, primarily serves to announce their financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. The company issued press releases detailing these results, which are furnished as exhibits to this filing. Investors should note that these results include both GAAP-compliant figures and non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations provided in the accompanying releases. The filing also indicates that Baker Hughes held a conference call on April 20, 2018, to discuss these quarterly earnings. While the information furnished is not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, it provides crucial insights into the company's recent operational and financial performance as communicated directly by management. Investors are encouraged to review the furnished press releases for a comprehensive understanding of the Q1 2018 performance.

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1Baker Hughes (BKR) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.
2The company issued two press releases on April 20, 2018, detailing Q1 results and reconciling GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.
3These financial results are furnished as exhibits to the 8-K filing.
4A conference call was held on April 20, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Q1 earnings.
5Information provided in the 8-K is furnished and not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
6Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the closest GAAP measures are available in the furnished press releases.

Baker Hughes Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 20, 2018)

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