UK CMA clears SLB-ChampionX deal, paving way for July 16 close

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On July 15, 2025, Schlumberger N.V. (SLB) filed a Form 8-K announcing that the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has cleared its pending all-stock acquisition of ChampionX Corporation. This clearance is the final required regulatory approval under the April 2, 2024 Merger Agreement. With regulatory risk now removed, SLB, Sodium Holdco and Sodium Merger Sub plan to close the merger on July 16, 2025, subject only to satisfaction or waiver of the remaining contractual closing conditions.

Until the transaction consummates, SLB and ChampionX will continue to operate as separate entities. The filing contains customary forward-looking-statement disclaimers, emphasizing that unforeseen events or failure to satisfy closing conditions could still delay or terminate the deal.

For investors, the CMA decision markedly improves deal certainty, accelerates the expected timetable to completion and signals that ChampionX’s production-chemical and artificial-lift portfolio could soon be integrated into SLB’s global oilfield-services platform.

Positive

• UK CMA clearance removes the final regulatory obstacle to the SLB–ChampionX merger.
• Merger expected to close on July 16, 2025, providing clear timing for investors.
• All-stock transaction preserves SLB’s cash and leverage profile.

Negative

• Closing still contingent on remaining contractual conditions, leaving a slim possibility of delay or termination.
• Filing provides no financial guidance or quantified synergies, limiting immediate valuation assessment.

Insights

M&A Specialist

TL;DR: Final CMA nod removes biggest hurdle; merger likely within 24 hours, materially increasing deal certainty for SLB investors.

The clearance by the U.K. CMA eliminates the last regulatory uncertainty that typically drags on cross-border energy combinations. Because no other antitrust reviews remain, the only outstanding hurdles are internal contractual conditions, which are seldom deal breakers once all regulators are satisfied. Announcing an intended July 16 close signals the parties have preparations in place for immediate consummation. From an M&A standpoint, probability-weighted timeline risk collapses, making the transaction effectively done. The all-stock structure means no new debt, preserving SLB’s balance-sheet capacity while issuing equity to ChampionX shareholders. Overall impact: positive and impactful.

Energy Sector Analyst

TL;DR: Regulatory clearance speeds integration of ChampionX into SLB, enhancing production-focused service mix; residual closing risk remains minimal.

The 8-K confirms that governmental barriers are resolved, a pivotal step for oilfield-service deals where competition authorities often scrutinize market concentration. ChampionX broadens SLB’s presence in production chemicals and artificial lift, complementary to its existing drilling and reservoir tech. While the filing does not quantify synergies, the immediate close date suggests integration planning is advanced. Investors should watch for Q3 disclosures on pro-forma financials and integration costs. The cautionary language is routine; residual risk is low but not zero.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2025

SCHLUMBERGER N.V. (SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Curaçao		1-4601		52-0684746
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

42 rue Saint-Dominique, Paris, France 75007

5599 San Felipe, Houston, Texas, U.S.A . 77056

(address)

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common stock, par value $0.01 per share		SLB		New York Stock Exchange

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

As previously disclosed, on April 2, 2024, Schlumberger Limited, a Curaçao corporation (“SLB”), and its indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries, Sodium Holdco, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Holdco”), and Sodium Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), with ChampionX Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“ChampionX”), pursuant to which SLB will acquire ChampionX in an all-stock transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into ChampionX (the “Merger”), with ChampionX continuing as the surviving corporation of the Merger and as an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of SLB.

On July 15, 2025, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) cleared the proposed Merger. The CMA approval represents the last regulatory closing condition to the proposed Merger. As a result, the parties intend to consummate the Merger on July 16, 2025.

The closing of the proposed Merger remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining closing conditions contained in the Merger Agreement. Until that time, the companies will continue to operate as separate and independent entities.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements

This Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including regarding the anticipated timing of the Merger closing. Factors and risks that may impact future results and performance include SLB’s and ChampionX’s inability to satisfy the remaining closing conditions in the Merger Agreement on a timely basis or at all, and the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the delay or termination of the proposed transaction, as well as the risk factors discussed in SLB’s and ChampionX’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of any such development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from what we disclose in the forward looking statements. Statements in this Form 8-K are made as of the date hereof, and SLB disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Additional Information about the Transaction and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction, SLB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 on April 29, 2024 (as amended, the “Form S-4”) that includes a proxy statement of ChampionX and that also constitutes a prospectus of SLB with respect to the shares of SLB to be issued in the proposed transaction (the “proxy statement/prospectus”). The Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC on May 15, 2024. SLB and ChampionX filed the definitive proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC on May 15, 2024 (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/87347/000119312524139403/d818663d424b3.htm), and it was first mailed to ChampionX stockholders on or about May 15, 2024. Each of SLB and ChampionX may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the Form S-4 or proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that SLB or ChampionX may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Form S-4 and the proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) and other documents containing important information about SLB, ChampionX and the proposed transaction, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC by SLB will be available free of charge on SLB’s website at https://investorcenter.slb.com. Copies of the documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC by ChampionX will be available free of charge on ChampionX’s website at https://investors.championx.com. The information included on, or accessible through, SLB’s or ChampionX’s website is not incorporated by reference into this communication.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED

/s/ Dianne B. Ralston

Dianne B. Ralston

Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Date: July 15, 2025

FAQ

What did SLB disclose in its July 15, 2025 Form 8-K?

SLB announced that the U.K. CMA cleared its all-stock acquisition of ChampionX, removing the last regulatory condition.

When is the SLB–ChampionX merger expected to close?

The parties intend to consummate the merger on July 16, 2025, subject to final contractual conditions.

Was CMA approval the last regulatory hurdle for the deal?

Yes. The filing states that CMA clearance represents the last regulatory closing condition for the merger.

Is the transaction structured as a cash or stock deal?

It is an all-stock transaction; ChampionX shareholders will receive SLB shares.

Where can investors access the proxy statement/prospectus?

Free copies are available on the SEC website and on the investor sites of both SLB and ChampionX, as detailed in the filing.