More merger and acquisition news, this time GE and Baker Hughes

WSJ reports:

  • GE has approached Baker Hughes about a takeover ..."according to people familiar with the matter"
  • The transaction would be the biggest in the history of GE
  • Baker Hughes market value is around $23 billion
  • Could go for more than $30 billion in a takeover


More added - Bloomberg report now GE saying it isn't discussing an outright purchase of Baker Hughes