425 1 h67902ee425.htm FORM 425 FORM 425
Filed by Baker Hughes Incorporated
Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Subject Company: BJ Services Company
Commission File No: 001-10570

 


 

In connection with the proposed merger, Baker Hughes Incorporated (“Baker Hughes”) will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement of Baker Hughes and BJ Services Company (“BJ Services”) that also will constitute a prospectus of Baker Hughes regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BAKER HUGHES AND BJ SERVICES ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BAKER HUGHES, BJ SERVICES AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to security holders of Baker Hughes and BJ Services seeking their approval of the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents filed by Baker Hughes and BJ Services with the SEC at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.
The joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents (relating to Baker Hughes) may also be obtained from Baker Hughes for free (when available) from Baker Hughes’ web site at www.bakerhughes.com/investor or by directing a request to: Baker Hughes Incorporated, 2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 2100, Houston, TX 77019, Attention: Corporate Secretary, or by phone at (713) 439-8600. The joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents (relating to BJ Services) may also be obtained from BJ Services for free (when available) from BJ Services’ web site at www.bjservices.com or by directing a request to: BJ Services Company, P.O. Box 4442, Houston, Texas 77210-4442, Attention: Investor Relations, or by phone at (713) 462-4239.
Baker Hughes, its directors, executive officers and certain members of management and employees may be considered “participants in the solicitation” of proxies from Baker Hughes’ stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding such persons and a description of their interests in the proposed transaction will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC.
BJ Services, its directors, executive officers and certain members of management and employees may be considered “participants in the solicitation” of proxies from BJ Services’ stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding such persons and a description of their interests in the proposed transaction will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC.
Except for the historical information set forth in this document, the matters discussed in this document are forward-looking statements that involve certain assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the business combination transaction involving Baker Hughes and BJ Services, including expected future financial and operating results, anticipated accretion to Baker Hughes’ earnings per share arising from the transaction, the expected amount and timing of cost savings and operating synergies, whether and when the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be consummated, the new combined company’s plans, market and other expectations, objectives, intentions and other statements that are not historical facts.
The following additional factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the ability to obtain regulatory approvals for the transaction and the approval of the merger agreement by the stockholders of both parties; the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the transaction may not be realized or take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; the ability to successfully integrate the businesses; unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities that may arise from the transaction, whether or not consummated; the inability to retain key personnel; continuation or deterioration of current market conditions; the outcome of pending litigation; future regulatory or legislative actions that could adversely affect the companies; and the business plans of the customers of the respective parties. Additional factors that may affect future results are contained in Baker Hughes’ and BJ Services’ filings with the SEC, which are available at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, neither Baker Hughes nor BJ Services intends to update or revise statements contained in these materials based on new information, future events or otherwise.

 


 

(c) 2009 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Baker Hughes and BJ Services Advancing Reservoir Performance Chad Deaton President, CEO and Chairman September 17, 2009


 

Adding BJ Services Strengthens our Portfolio (c) 2009 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. 3 Advances our capabilities in the reservoir Creates critical mass in strategically key markets Growth opportunities in: International Integrated operations Deepwater Shale


 

Examples of International Opportunities Brazil Deepwater pressure pumping paired with BHI deepwater DD/LWD and fluids Russia Caspian BHI critical mass provides additional opportunity West Africa Deepwater pressure pumping North Sea BJS benefits from BHI presence Asia Pacific BHI benefits from BJS' presence Saudi Arabia IO opportunities Mexico IO opportunities (land and offshore) North Africa Building on mutual strengths 5


 

BJS Strengthens Our Integrated Operations National Oil Companies account for a growing share of E&P capital expenditures and are shifting towards the integrated project model that incorporates pressure pumping Baker Hughes adds to its critical mass of products, scale and international presence that are required of top-tier competitors for complex integrated projects We have partnered with BJ Services on many new integrated bids Acquiring BJ Services' pressure pumping capabilities increases the competitiveness of Baker Hughes and creates efficiencies 7


 

Pressure Pumping is Key in Deepwater Projects Most deepwater projects call for fracturing, cementing and completion services Combined company has a large deepwater fracturing presence 10 stimulation vessels Ultra-deep GoM stimulation vessel to be delivered in late 2009 (Blue Dolphin) Offshore cementing business is a BJ Services strength Seahawk cementing units Strong cementing market share on new builds Deepwater Rigs1 1Source: Rigzone 9


 

Pressure Pumping Key to Frac-Intensive Shales Unconventional shales are the most significant opportunity in North America BJ Services is a leader in strategically crucial shale fracturing technology in the North American market Multi-zone completion technology (vertical integration) Experienced operating personnel, efficient capacity 11 11 Selected Shale Plays and BJS Operating Bases "Unconventional" technologies to tap shale ALL depend on pressure pumping


 

Formation Evaluation Synergies Baker Hughes can expand BJ Services reservoir analysis capabilities with dedicated measurements including FLEX/Rockview, FracExplorer, and RPM Gasview BJ Services extends the frac analysis capabilities of our Reservoir Technology and Consulting Group Measurement of gas in place in the Barnett Shale Real-time measurement of a hydraulic frac in progress


 

Integrating BJ Services and Baker Hughes Few overlaps, complementary products and services Baker Hughes has partnered with BJ Services' pressure pumping on several major projects Compatible cultures To ensure smooth operations, BJ Services will be integrated over time into our geographic organization at a managed pace 15


 

Exiting the Downturn A Stronger Company Improve Customer Intimacy Geographic organization People strategy - added key executives Achieve Operational Effectiveness Reducing the size of our workforce Efficiencies in shared services organizations Closed and consolidated facilities Supply chain Information technology Optimize the Product Portfolio Reservoir Technology and Consulting Group BHI / BJS merger 17