Companies argue deal predicated on return of oil to $60 a barrel combines two complementary businesses
Underlying operating profits from North America plunge 86 per cent to $458m
The oilfield services provider says it is ‘fully committed’ to completing takeover of Baker Hughes
Schlumberger sees opportunity to increase market share after rivals Baker Hughes and Halliburton agreed to merge last year
Multinational to pay $3.5bn to Baker Hughes if deal is not approved by regulators but Halliburton expressed confidence that the deal would clear regulatory hurdles. Baker Hughes shares were trading at $65.40.
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