SLB Acquires Cooling Firm Kelvion From Apollo for $4.1 Billion

Schlumberger Limited has agreed to purchase industrial cooling manufacturer Kelvion from Apollo Global Management in a transaction valued at $4.1 billion. The acquisition is designed to accelerate SLB’s expansion into the rapidly growing data center cooling sector.

31 Aug, 10:50 — 31 Aug, 11:29

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Why this matters

Data centers face intense power and thermal management challenges driven by AI compute growth. SLB’s entry into this sector signals traditional energy and industrial firms diversifying into critical digital infrastructure, potentially reshaping supply chains for high-performance cooling.

Key entitiesSLB Ltd.Kelvion Apollo Funds Data Centers

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What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

SLB Ltd. is acquiring Kelvion
Apollo Funds are among the selling investors
Kelvion specializes in data center cooling solutions
The transaction represents a strategic expansion into tech infrastructure

Key claims3 agreed · 1 disputed

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SLB is acquiring Kelvion

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Apollo Funds are participating in the sale of Kelvion

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Kelvion provides cooling services specifically for data centers

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The final deal valuation ranges between $3.4 billion and $4.1 billion

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Where they diverge

Deal Valuation

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Reports a finalized $3.4 billion cash purchase price

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Cites a higher $4.1 billion enterprise value, likely including assumed debt or earn-outs

Coverage gaps

Projected operational impact on SLB's traditional oilfield services division

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High (54/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 3 regions13/34

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bloombergcentercenterneutralHighPrioritizes market mechanics over policy angles

seeking-alphacentercenteranalyticalMixedFocuses on corporate finance over political context

Coverage leans: center

Both outlets maintain a strictly financial and corporate focus, prioritizing transaction mechanics over broader market or political implications.

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Showing 4 of 5 sources

bloombergHigh5h ago

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $3.4 Billion

SLB Ltd. agreed to acquire Kelvion, a provider of data center cooling services, from investors including Apollo Funds for $3.4 billion in cash.

By Emma Sanchez

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wsjHigh5h ago

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $4.1 Billion - WSJ

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $4.1 Billion WSJ

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seeking-alphaMixed5h ago

SLB to buy Kelvion from Apollo in $4.1B deal, expanding data center business

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taiwan-newsMostly Factual5h ago

Apollo Funds Agree to Sell Kelvion, a Global Leader in Cooling Solutions for Data Centers and Diversified Industrials, to SLB for $4.1 billion - Taiwan News

Apollo Funds Agree to Sell Kelvion, a Global Leader in Cooling Solutions for Data Centers and Diversified Industrials, to SLB for $4.1 billion Taiwan News

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Coverage Timeline

First report: taiwan-news · 31 Aug, 10:50|Full coverage: 5 · 4h|Window: 4h

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taiwan-news31 Aug, 10:50First to report

Apollo Funds Agree to Sell Kelvion, a Global Leader in Cooling Solutions for Data Centers and Diversified Industrials, to SLB for $4.1 billion - Taiwan News

bloomberg31 Aug, 11:06

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $3.4 Billion

seeking-alpha31 Aug, 11:17

SLB to buy Kelvion from Apollo in $4.1B deal, expanding data center business

wsj31 Aug, 11:29

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $4.1 Billion - WSJ

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faz31 Aug, 15:14Latest update

SLB Acquires Cooling Firm Kelvion From Apollo for $4.1 Billion

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Key claims3 agreed · 1 disputed

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Sources

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $3.4 Billion

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $4.1 Billion - WSJ

SLB to buy Kelvion from Apollo in $4.1B deal, expanding data center business

Apollo Funds Agree to Sell Kelvion, a Global Leader in Cooling Solutions for Data Centers and Diversified Industrials, to SLB for $4.1 billion - Taiwan News

Coverage Timeline

Apollo Funds Agree to Sell Kelvion, a Global Leader in Cooling Solutions for Data Centers and Diversified Industrials, to SLB for $4.1 billion - Taiwan News

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $3.4 Billion

SLB to buy Kelvion from Apollo in $4.1B deal, expanding data center business

SLB to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm Kelvion for $4.1 Billion - WSJ

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