Baker Hughes: History, Divisions, and Acquisitions
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The provided text is an excerpt from a Wikipedia article detailing the energy technology company Baker Hughes Company. This comprehensive overview outlines the company's origins, corporate structure, and extensive history, including its formation in 1987 from the merger of Hughes Tool Company and Baker Oil Tool Company. The source clearly lists the company's key operational segments, such as Oilfield Services and Equipment and Industrial and Energy Technology, while also meticulously cataloging a long series of acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures over several decades. Furthermore, the article includes important information regarding financial data, headquarters, key people, and corporate controversies like the violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.