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Baker Hughes Company Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Results

 Third-quarter highlights

HOUSTON and LONDON, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baker Hughes Company (Nasdaq: BKR) (“Baker Hughes” or the “Company”) announced results today for the third quarter of 2024.

“We delivered another quarter of record EBITDA, highlighted by exceptional operational performance across both segments. Our margins continue to improve at an accelerated pace, with total company EBITDA margins increasing to 17.5%. This marks the highest margin quarter since the company was formed. On the back of our solid third-quarter results and stable outlook, we remain confident in achieving our full-year EBITDA guidance midpoint,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Baker Hughes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“Orders remain at solid levels, with IET orders of $2.9 billion marking the eighth consecutive quarter at or above these levels. IET continued to demonstrate strong order momentum for gas infrastructure and FPSOs, booking the largest ever ICL compressor award from Dubai Petroleum Establishment for the Margham Gas storage facility and two FPSO awards with separate offshore operators.”

“Overall, our segments continue to make strong progress on their journey toward 20% EBITDA margins, with both segments achieving high-teen margins during the quarter. Our operational discipline and rigor continue to gain traction.”

“We are also benefiting from the life-cycle attributes of our service offerings and the breadth of our portfolio. With significant recurring IET service revenue, strong production-levered businesses, untapped market opportunities, and improved cost structure, we are becoming less cyclical and capable of generating more durable earnings and free cash flow across cycles.”

“We are successfully executing our strategy, and this is a testament to the strength of our people and the culture we are building,” concluded Simonelli.

* Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliations in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

  Three Months Ended   Variance
(in millions except per share amounts) September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
Orders $ 6,676 $ 7,526 $ 8,512   (11%)   (22%)  
Revenue   6,908   7,139   6,641   (3%)   4%  
Net income attributable to Baker Hughes   766   579   518   32%   48%  
Adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes*   666   568   427   17%   56%  
Operating income   930   833   714   12%   30%  
Adjusted operating income*   930   847   716   10%   30%  
Adjusted EBITDA*   1,208   1,130   983   7%   23%  
Diluted earnings per share (EPS)   0.77   0.58   0.51   33%   51%  
Adjusted diluted EPS*   0.67   0.57   0.42   18%   59%  
Cash flow from operating activities   1,010   348   811   F   25%  
Free cash flow*   754   106   592   F   27%  

* Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliations in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

“F” is used when variance is above 100%. Additionally, “U” is used when variance is below (100)%.

Certain columns and rows in our tables and financial statements may not sum up due to the use of rounded numbers.

Quarter Highlights

Industrial & Energy Technology (“IET”) experienced a strong quarter for its Integrated Compressor Line (“ICL”) technology. In its largest ICL award to-date, and booked under Climate Technology Solutions (“CTS”), Baker Hughes will supply 10 units to Dubai Petroleum Establishment for the Margham Gas storage facility. These ICL units will support gas infrastructure, providing stability to Dubai’s energy supply by strengthening the system’s ability to switch between natural gas and solar power.

IET’s Gas Technology Equipment (“GTE”) was also awarded a significant contract to supply advanced compression solutions to Saipem for TotalEnergies’ all-electric Kaminho Floating Production Storage and Offloading (“FPSO”) project in Angola. Baker Hughes’ centrifugal BCL compressor and ICL technology were selected because of the capability to minimize greenhouse emissions and eliminate routine flaring by reinjecting associated gas into the reservoir for storage. Separately, IET was selected to provide electric motor-driven process compressors for an FPSO project in Latin America.

IET’s Gas Technology Services (“GTS”) secured a multi-decade agreement for an LNG facility in the Middle East. The scope encompasses extensive maintenance services and digital solutions, leveraging Baker Hughes’ iCenter Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics capabilities.

Oilfield Services & Equipment (“OFSE”) strengthened the Company’s relationship with Petrobras, receiving contracts to supply 43 miles of flexible pipe systems in Brazil’s Santos Basin. A significant portion of these risers and flowlines will be manufactured in-country at Baker Hughes’ Niteroi plant. The contracts, awarded through an open tender, include multi-year service agreements to support maintenance activities through the life of the project and demonstrate Baker Hughes’ dedication to providing equipment and services critical to help Petrobras achieve its strategic plan to expand operations.

In OFSE, mature assets solutions (“MAS”) delivered a strong order quarter, illustrating confidence in the Company’s full range of workflows and solutions to accelerate production and total recovery. OFSE won a MAS award to supply Santos Energy’s strategic and historic Cooper Basin Development in Australia with drilling fluids and wireline services, marking Baker Hughes’ return to the basin. Additionally, OFSE signed a multi-year contract extension with a customer in the Middle East for completions and well intervention.

Baker Hughes saw increased adoption of Leucipa, the Company’s intelligent automated field production digital solution. A major global operator expanded the use of Leucipa across multiple fields in the Permian Basin, enabling the customer to optimize production through real-time field orchestration to generate lower-carbon, short-cycle barrels. Additionally, a new strategic collaboration was established early in the fourth quarter with Repsol, a major customer of Leucipa, to develop and deploy next-generation artificial intelligence capabilities for this digital solution. The companies will share knowledge and expertise to optimize and enhance production across Repsol’s global portfolio while creating new commercial opportunities for Baker Hughes.

Baker Hughes continues to innovate new digital technologies to support customers on their decarbonization journey. The Company launched CarbonEdge, powered by Cordant, an end-to-end, risk-based digital solution that delivers precise, real-time data and alerts on carbon dioxide (CO2) flows across CCUS infrastructure from subsurface to surface. This solution enables operators to mitigate risk, improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and simplify regulatory reporting across the entire project lifecycle.

Consolidated Revenue and Operating Income by Reporting Segment

(in millions) Three Months Ended   Variance
  September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
Oilfield Services & Equipment $ 3,963   $ 4,011   $ 3,951     (1%)   —%  
Industrial & Energy Technology   2,945     3,128     2,691     (6%)   9%  
Segment revenue   6,908     7,139     6,641     (3%)   4%  
             
Oilfield Services & Equipment   547     493     465     11%   18%  
Industrial & Energy Technology   474     442     346     7%   37%  
Corporate(1)   (91 )   (88 )   (95 )   (3%)   4%  
Restructuring, impairment & other       (14 )   (2 )   F   F  
Operating income   930     833     714     12%   30%  
Adjusted operating income*   930     847     716     10%   30%  
Depreciation & amortization   278     283     267     (2%)   4%  
Adjusted EBITDA* $ 1,208   $ 1,130   $ 983     7%   23%  

* Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliations in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

“F” is used when variance is above 100%. Additionally, “U” is used when variance is below (100)%.

(1)   Corporate costs are primarily reported in “Selling, general and administrative” in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

Revenue for the quarter was $6,908 million, a decrease of 3% sequentially and an increase of 4% year-over-year. The increase in revenue year-over-year was driven by IET.

The Company’s total book-to-bill ratio in the quarter was 1.0; the IET book-to-bill ratio in the quarter was also 1.0.

Operating income as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), for the third quarter of 2024 was $930 million. Operating income increased $97 million sequentially and increased $216 million year-over-year.

Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) for the third quarter of 2024 was $930 million. There were no adjustments to operating income in the third quarter. A list of the adjusting items and associated reconciliation from GAAP has been provided in Table 1a in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2024 was up 10% sequentially and up 30% year-over-year.

Depreciation and amortization for the third quarter of 2024 was $278 million.

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) for the third quarter of 2024 was $1,208 million. There were no adjustments to EBITDA in the third quarter. See Table 1b in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was up 7% sequentially and up 23% year-over-year.

The sequential increase in adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA was driven by higher pricing in both segments and structural cost-out initiatives, partially offset by lower volume in both segments. The year-over-year increase in adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA was driven by higher pricing in both segments, higher volume in IET, and structural cost-out initiatives, partially offset by cost inflation in IET and unfavorable business mix in both segments.

Other Financial Items

Remaining Performance Obligations (“RPO”) in the third quarter ended at $33.4 billion, a decrease of $0.1 billion from the second quarter of 2024. OFSE RPO was $3.2 billion, down 5% sequentially, while IET RPO was $30.2 billion, up $44 million sequentially. Within IET RPO, GTE RPO was $11.9 billion and GTS RPO was $14.8 billion.

Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was $235 million.

Other non-operating income in the third quarter of 2024 was $134 million. Included in other non-operating income were net mark-to-market gains in fair value for certain equity investments of $99 million.

GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.77. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $0.67. Excluded from adjusted diluted earnings per share were all items listed in Table 1c in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Cash flow from operating activities was $1,010 million for the third quarter of 2024. Free cash flow (a non-GAAP financial measure) for the quarter was $754 million. A reconciliation from GAAP has been provided in Table 1d in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposal of assets, were $256 million for the third quarter of 2024, of which $182 million for OFSE and $62 million for IET.

Results by Reporting Segment
 

The following segment discussions and variance explanations are intended to reflect management’s view of the relevant comparisons of financial results on a sequential or year-over-year basis, depending on the business dynamics of the reporting segments.

Oilfield Services & Equipment

(in millions) Three Months Ended   Variance
Segment results September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
Orders $ 3,807   $ 4,068   $ 4,178     (6%)   (9%)  
Revenue $ 3,963   $ 4,011   $ 3,951     (1%)   —%  
Operating income $ 547   $ 493   $ 465     11%   18%  
Operating margin   13.8 %   12.3 %   11.8 %   1.5pts   2pts  
Depreciation & amortization $ 218   $ 223   $ 206     (2%)   6%  
EBITDA* $ 765   $ 716   $ 670     7%   14%  
EBITDA margin*   19.3 %   17.8 %   17.0 %   1.5pts   2.3pts  
(in millions) Three Months Ended   Variance
Revenue by Product Line September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
Well Construction $ 1,050 $ 1,090 $ 1,128   (4%)   (7%)  
Completions, Intervention & Measurements   1,009   1,118   1,085   (10%)   (7%)  
Production Solutions   983   958   967   3%   2%  
Subsea & Surface Pressure Systems   921   845   770   9%   20%  
Total Revenue $ 3,963 $ 4,011 $ 3,951   (1%)   —%  
(in millions) Three Months Ended   Variance
Revenue by Geographic Region September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
North America $ 971 $ 1,023 $ 1,064   (5%)   (9%)  
Latin America   648   663   695   (2%)   (7%)  
Europe/CIS/Sub-Saharan Africa   933   827   695   13%   34%  
Middle East/Asia   1,411   1,498   1,497   (6%)   (6%)  
Total Revenue $ 3,963 $ 4,011 $ 3,951   (1%)   —%  
             
North America $ 971 $ 1,023 $ 1,064   (5%)   (9%)  
International   2,992   2,988   2,887   —%   4%  

* Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliations in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.” EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by revenue.

OFSE orders of $3,807 million for the third quarter decreased by $261 million sequentially. Subsea and Surface Pressure Systems orders were $776 million, down 13% sequentially, and down 23% year-over-year.

OFSE revenue of $3,963 million for the third quarter was down 1% sequentially, and up $12 million year-over-year.

North America revenue was $971 million, down 5% sequentially. International revenue was $2,992 million, an increase of $4 million sequentially, driven by growth in Europe/CIS/Sub-Saharan Africa regions partially offset by decline in Middle East/Asia.

Segment operating income for the third quarter was $547 million, an increase of $54 million, or 11%, sequentially. Segment EBITDA for the third quarter was $765 million, an increase of $49 million, or 7% sequentially. The sequential increase in segment operating income and EBITDA was driven by positive price and productivity, partially offset by pressure from negative business mix and lower volume.

Industrial & Energy Technology

(in millions) Three Months Ended   Variance
Segment results September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
Orders $ 2,868   $ 3,458   $ 4,334     (17%)   (34%)  
Revenue $ 2,945   $ 3,128   $ 2,691     (6%)   9%  
Operating income $ 474   $ 442   $ 346     7%   37%  
Operating margin   16.1 %   14.1 %   12.9 %   2pts   3.2pts  
Depreciation & amortization $ 54   $ 55   $ 57     (2%)   (6%)  
EBITDA* $ 528   $ 497   $ 403     6%   31%  
EBITDA margin*   17.9 %   15.9 %   15.0 %   2pts   2.9pts  
(in millions) Three Months Ended   Variance
Orders by Product Line September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
Gas Technology Equipment $ 1,088 $ 1,493 $ 2,813   (27%)   (61%)  
Gas Technology Services   778   769   724   1%   7%  
Total Gas Technology   1,866   2,261   3,537   (17%)   (47%)  
Industrial Products   494   524   477   (6%)   4%  
Industrial Solutions   293   281   271   4%   8%  
Total Industrial Technology   787   805   748   (2%)   5%  
Climate Technology Solutions   215   392   49   (45%)   F  
Total Orders $ 2,868 $ 3,458 $ 4,334   (17%)   (34%)  
(in millions) Three Months Ended   Variance
Revenue by Product Line September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
  Sequential Year-over-year
Gas Technology Equipment $ 1,281 $ 1,539 $ 1,227   (17%)   4%  
Gas Technology Services   697   691   637   1%   9%  
Total Gas Technology   1,978   2,230   1,865   (11%)   6%  
Industrial Products   520   509   520   2%   —%  
Industrial Solutions   257   262   243   (2%)   6%  
Total Industrial Technology   777   770   763   1%   2%  
Climate Technology Solutions   191   128   63   49%   F  
Total Revenue $ 2,945 $ 3,128 $ 2,691   (6%)   9%  

* Non-GAAP measure. See reconciliations in the section titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.” EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by revenue.

“F” is used when variance is above 100%. Additionally, “U” is used when variance is below (100)%.

IET orders of $2,868 million for the third quarter decreased by $1,465 million, or 34% year-over-year. The decrease was driven primarily by GTE orders which were down $1,725 million or 61% year-over-year.

IET revenue of $2,945 million for the quarter increased $254 million, or 9% year-over-year. The increase was driven primarily by Climate Technology Solutions, up favorably year-over-year, and by Gas Technology, up 6% year-over-year.

Segment operating income for the quarter was $474 million, up 37% year-over-year. Segment EBITDA for the quarter was $528 million, up $125 million, or 31% year-over-year. The year-over-year increase in segment operating income and EBITDA was primarily driven by higher volume, pricing and productivity, partially offset by cost inflation.

Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures
 

Management provides non-GAAP financial measures because it believes such measures are widely accepted financial indicators used by investors and analysts to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance (including adjusted operating income; EBITDA; EBITDA margin; adjusted EBITDA; adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes; and adjusted diluted earnings per share) and liquidity (free cash flow) and that these measures may be used by investors to make informed investment decisions. Management believes that the exclusion of certain identified items from several key operating performance measures enables us to evaluate our operations more effectively, to identify underlying trends in the business, and to establish operational goals for certain management compensation purposes. Management also believes that free cash flow is an important supplemental measure of our cash performance but should not be considered as a measure of residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities presented in accordance with GAAP.

Table 1a. Reconciliation of GAAP and Adjusted Operating Income

  Three Months Ended
(in millions) September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
Operating income (GAAP) $ 930 $ 833 $ 714
Restructuring, impairment & other     14   2
Total operating income adjustments     14   2
Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP) $ 930 $ 847 $ 716

Table 1a reconciles operating income, which is the directly comparable financial result determined in accordance with GAAP, to adjusted operating income. Adjusted operating income excludes the impact of certain identified items.

Table 1b. Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Baker Hughes to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

  Three Months Ended
(in millions) September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
Net income attributable to Baker Hughes (GAAP) $ 766   $ 579   $ 518  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   8     2     6  
Provision for income taxes   235     243     235  
Interest expense, net   55     47     49  
Other non-operating income, net   (134 )   (38 )   (94 )
Operating income (GAAP)   930     833     714  
       
Depreciation & amortization   278     283     267  
EBITDA (non-GAAP)   1,208     1,116     981  
Total operating income adjustments(1)       14     2  
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) $ 1,208   $ 1,130   $ 983  

(1)   See Table 1a for the identified adjustments to operating income.

Table 1b reconciles net income attributable to Baker Hughes, which is the directly comparable financial result determined in accordance with GAAP, to EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA excludes the impact of certain identified items.

Table 1c. Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Baker Hughes to Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Baker Hughes

  Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts) September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
Net income attributable to Baker Hughes (GAAP) $ 766   $ 579   $ 518  
Total operating income adjustments(1)       14     2  
Other adjustments (non-operating)(2)   (99 )   (19 )   (95 )
Tax adjustments(3)   (1 )   (6 )   2  
Total adjustments, net of income tax   (100 )   (11 )   (91 )
Less: adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests            
Adjustments attributable to Baker Hughes   (100 )   (11 )   (91 )
Adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes (non-GAAP) $ 666   $ 568   $ 427  
       
       
Denominator:      
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding diluted   999     1,001     1,017  
Adjusted earnings per share – diluted (non-GAAP) $ 0.67   $ 0.57   $ 0.42  

(1)   See Table 1a for the identified adjustments to operating income.

(2)   All periods primarily reflect the net gain or loss on changes in fair value for certain equity investments.

(3)   All periods reflect the tax associated with the other operating and non-operating adjustments.

Table 1c reconciles net income attributable to Baker Hughes, which is the directly comparable financial result determined in accordance with GAAP, to adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes. Adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes excludes the impact of certain identified items.

Table 1d. Reconciliation of Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

  Three Months Ended
(in millions) September 30,
2024
June 30,
2024
September 30,
2023
Net cash flows from operating activities (GAAP) $ 1,010   $ 348   $ 811  
Add: cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposal of assets   (256 )   (242 )   (219 )
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) $ 754   $ 106   $ 592  

Table 1d reconciles net cash flows from operating activities, which is the directly comparable financial result determined in accordance with GAAP, to free cash flow. Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities less expenditures for capital assets plus proceeds from disposal of assets.

Financial Tables (GAAP)
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
 
(Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)   2024     2023     2024     2023  
Revenue $ 6,908   $ 6,641   $ 20,465   $ 18,671  
Costs and expenses:        
Cost of revenue   5,366     5,298     16,155     14,867  
Selling, general and administrative   612     627     1,873     1,977  
Restructuring, impairment and other       2     21     161  
Total costs and expenses   5,978     5,927     18,049     17,005  
Operating income   930     714     2,416     1,666  
Other non-operating income, net   134     94     200     638  
Interest expense, net   (55 )   (49 )   (143 )   (171 )
Income before income taxes   1,009     759     2,473     2,133  
Provision for income taxes   (235 )   (235 )   (656 )   (614 )
Net income   774     524     1,817     1,519  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   8     6     17     16  
Net income attributable to Baker Hughes Company $ 766   $ 518   $ 1,800   $ 1,503  
         
Per share amounts:      
Basic income per Class A common stock $ 0.77   $ 0.51   $ 1.81   $ 1.49  
Diluted income per Class A common stock $ 0.77   $ 0.51   $ 1.80   $ 1.48  
         
Weighted average shares:        
Class A basic   993     1,009     996     1,010  
Class A diluted   999     1,017     1,001     1,016  
         
Cash dividend per Class A common stock $ 0.21   $ 0.20   $ 0.63   $ 0.58  
         

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
 
(Unaudited)

 

(In millions) September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,664 $ 2,646
Current receivables, net   6,920   7,075
Inventories, net   5,254   5,094
All other current assets   1,730   1,486
Total current assets   16,568   16,301
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation   5,150   4,893
Goodwill   6,167   6,137
Other intangible assets, net   3,995   4,093
Contract and other deferred assets   1,904   1,756
All other assets   3,746   3,765
Total assets $ 37,530 $ 36,945
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts payable $ 4,431 $ 4,471
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt   52   148
Progress collections and deferred income   5,685   5,542
All other current liabilities   2,622   2,830
Total current liabilities   12,790   12,991
Long-term debt   5,984   5,872
Liabilities for pensions and other postretirement benefits   991   978
All other liabilities   1,422   1,585
Equity   16,343   15,519
Total liabilities and equity $ 37,530 $ 36,945
     
Outstanding Baker Hughes Company shares:    
Class A common stock   989   998
         
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(Unaudited)
  Three Months
Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)   2024     2024     2023  
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 774   $ 1,817   $ 1,519  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   278     844     813  
Stock-based compensation cost   53     154     148  
Gain on equity securities   (99 )   (171 )   (639 )
Provision for deferred income taxes   2     35     68  
Other asset impairments           43  
Working capital   (21 )   (57 )   19  
Other operating items, net   23     (480 )   159  
Net cash flows provided by operating activities   1,010     2,142     2,130  
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Expenditures for capital assets   (300 )   (925 )   (868 )
Proceeds from disposal of assets   44     145     150  
Proceeds from sale of equity securities       21     372  
Proceeds from business dispositions           293  
Net cash paid for acquisitions           (301 )
Other investing items, net   (13 )   (40 )   (149 )
Net cash flows used in investing activities   (269 )   (799 )   (503 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Repayment of long-term debt   (9 )   (134 )    
Dividends paid   (209 )   (628 )   (586 )
Repurchase of Class A common stock   (152 )   (476 )   (219 )
Other financing items, net   6     (55 )   (56 )
Net cash flows used in financing activities   (364 )   (1,293 )   (861 )
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   3     (32 )   (53 )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents   380     18     713  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   2,284     2,646     2,488  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 2,664   $ 2,664   $ 3,201  
Supplemental cash flows disclosures:      
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 397   $ 733   $ 463  
Interest paid $ 49   $ 199   $ 205  
                   

Supplemental Financial Information

Supplemental financial information can be found on the Company’s website at: investors.bakerhughes.com in the Financial Information section under Quarterly Results.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company has scheduled an investor conference call to discuss management’s outlook and the results reported in today’s earnings announcement. The call will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, 8:30 a.m. Central time on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the content of which is not part of this earnings release. The conference call will be broadcast live via a webcast and can be accessed by visiting the Events and Presentations page on the Company’s website at: investors.bakerhughes.com. An archived version of the webcast will be available on the website for one month following the webcast.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (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,” “would,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “overestimate,” “underestimate,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” “continue,” “target”, “goal” or other similar words or expressions. There are many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the annual period ended December 31, 2023 and those set forth from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The documents are available through the Company’s website at: www.investors.bakerhughes.com or through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval system at: www.sec.gov. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

Our expectations regarding our business outlook and business plans; the business plans of our customers; oil and natural gas market conditions; cost and availability of resources; economic, legal and regulatory conditions, and other matters are only our forecasts regarding these matters.

These forward-looking statements, including forecasts, may be substantially different from actual results, which are affected by many risks, along with the following risk factors and the timing of any of these risk factors:

About Baker Hughes:

Baker Hughes (Nasdaq: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations

Chase Mulvehill
+1 346-297-2561
investor.relations@bakerhughes.com

Media Relations

Adrienne Lynch
+1 713-906-8407
adrienne.lynch@bakerhughes.com


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