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        <footnote id="F1">Transaction is exempt pursuant to Rule 16b  Pursuant to merger agreement between Baker Hughes Incorporated and BJ Services Company shares of BJ Services were exchanged for Baker Hughes common stock, having a market value of $51.24 per share on the effective date of the merger.</footnote>
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        <footnote id="F3">Restricted Stock Award vests one-third each year, beginning January 26, 2012.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Option vests in three equal annual installments beginning January 26, 2012.</footnote>
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