UK antitrust regulator may accept SLB-ChampionX remedies
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 10 2025
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CMA's Review of SLB and ChampionX Merger: The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering the remedies proposed by SLB and ChampionX for their merger, indicating that there are reasonable grounds to accept these undertakings under the Enterprise Act 2002.
Deadline for Decision: The CMA has until June 11 to make a final decision on the merger, with the possibility of extending this deadline to August 8.
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Analyst Views on SLB
Wall Street analysts forecast SLB stock price to fall
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Strong Buy
Current: 50.510
Low
43.00
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48.71
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55.00
Current: 50.510
Low
43.00
Averages
48.71
High
55.00
About SLB
SLB N.V. is a global technology company. The Company’s segments include Digital, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, Production Systems, and All Other. Digital segment includes products, services, and solutions that span the energy value chain from subsurface characterization through field development and hydrocarbon production to carbon management and the integration of adjacent energy systems. Reservoir Performance segment consists of reservoir-centric technologies and services that are critical to optimizing reservoir productivity and performance. Well Construction segment provides operators and drilling rig manufacturers with services and products related to the design and construction of a well. Production Systems segment develops technologies and provides expertise that enhances production and recovery from subsurface reservoirs to the surface, into pipelines, and to refineries. All Other segment includes asset performance solutions, data center solutions and SLB Capturi.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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