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Given Elliott Investment Management's historical playbook under Paul Singer, a 15.6 million share ($115M+) stake in Transocean Ltd. (RIG) is classic "toehold" investing. Elliott rarely buys a position of this size purely for passive, long-term dividends.

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Based on how Elliott has handled similar energy and asset-heavy targets in the past, several distinct strategic reasons explain this large buy:
1. Arbitrage and Exploiting the Valaris Merger
Elliott is an elite merger arbitrage player. Transocean's massive $5.8 billion all-stock merger with Valaris creates massive pricing inefficiencies between the two stocks.

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The Playbook: Concurrently, Elliott has a significant existing position in another major offshore driller, Seadrill (SDRL). By buying RIG, Elliott plants its feet directly inside the macro-consolidation wave hitting the deepwater sector. They can leverage this position to vote on deal terms or benefit from post-merger cost synergies.

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2. Pushing for Traditional Energy Returns Over "Green" Pivots
Elliott has repeatedly targeted energy giants to force them away from low-return renewable energy investments and back toward core, highly profitable fossil fuels.
The Precedent: Look no further than Elliott’s campaigns against BP and RWE, where they aggressively pressured executives to scale back green capital expenditures.
The RIG Angle: Transocean operates an ultra-deepwater fleet. Elliott views deepwater assets as structurally undervalued asymmetric bets as global capital shifts back to traditional offshore drilling security.

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3. Forcing Balance Sheet Cleanups and Distressed Asset Recovery
Paul Singer made his fortune in distressed debt and restructurings.
The Precedent: Years ago, Elliott took control of equity in Ocean Rig following its Chapter 15 bankruptcy, eventually pushing the firm into a lucrative $2.7 billion buyout by none other than Transocean itself.
The RIG Angle: Transocean currently boasts a massive $6.7 billion backlog, but its balance sheet has historically been burdened with heavy debt. Elliott likely sees a cyclical inflection point where rising daily rig rates (exceeding $400k–$500k) will generate massive free cash flow to rapidly pay down debt.

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4. Setting Up a Future Activist Campaign (The "Toehold")
Elliott rarely starts a fight with a loud 13D filing right away. Instead, they quietly build a "toehold" via 13F filings—exactly like this 1.4% stake—to gain an information advantage, watch management close up, and speak privately with other massive blockholders like Frederik Mohn (Perestroika). If management fails to unlock value or executes the Valaris merger poorly, Elliott will swiftly buy up past the 5% threshold and launch a public offensive.
If you are trying to project Elliott's next move, we can look closer at their active Seadrill stake to see how they are positioning across the broader drilling market, or analyze Transocean's exact debt maturities that Elliott might target. Which would be most

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Elliott Investment Management L.P. Takes New Stake In Emerson Elec Co With 200,000 Shares; Fortive Corp With 750,000 Shares; Norwegian Cruise Line Hldgs With 13,186,000 Shares; Transocean Ltd With 15,626,834 Shares; Wheaton Precious Metals Corp With 100,000

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Barclays has upgraded its energy services industry view to Positive, arguing that the Middle East supply shock will prove to be a market-defining event that drives structurally higher oil prices and a multiyear upstream spending cycle.

https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/energy/articles/barclays-sees-best-setup-energy-150526444.html?

This will create what the bank believes will be "the best setup for Energy Services since the early 2000s."

Analyst J. David Anderson upgraded Halliburton, Patterson-UTI Energy, ProPetro, Transocean, Noble, and Seadrill to Overweight, while downgrading Baker Hughes to Equal Weight and NOV to Underweight.

Barclays drew a direct comparison to the Arab Embargo of 1973 and the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79, saying the current supply shock "can only be compared" to those market-defining episodes, both of which led to lasting structural shifts in energy investment and policy.

On upstream spending, Barclays now expects growth of 9%-10% in 2027 and at least double-digit growth in 2028, a sharp revision from its prior forecast of 3%-5% growth.

"With little spare capacity across equipment and services globally, pricing power leverage should then start to shift toward services," Anderson wrote.

Within its upgrades, Barclays flagged U.S. onshore-leveraged names, Halliburton, Patterson-UTI, and ProPetro, as offering the most earnings torque to higher oil prices, forecasting 600 active U.S. rigs by end-2027.

On the offshore side, Transocean, Noble, and Seadrill were highlighted as potential "biggest winners," with Barclays now forecasting 131 active deepwater rigs by end-2027, up from 122 currently.

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RIG cpps 7.04

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Transocean Wins $445 Million Petrobras Contract Extension for Drillship

April 14, 2026 8:46 AM
IH Market News

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) said its Deepwater Corcovado drillship has secured a 1,156-day contract extension with Petrobras, adding an estimated $445 million to the company’s backlog and extending the rig’s commitment through November 2030.

The new agreement is set to begin in September 2027, immediately following the completion of the vessel’s current contract. During the interim period from April 1, 2026, to the start of the extension—around 525 days—the existing backlog is expected to decrease by approximately $20 million.

Transocean currently operates a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, including 20 ultra-deepwater floaters and seven harsh-environment rigs. The company specializes in offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas exploration, with a focus on technically complex deepwater and harsh-condition projects.

The contract extension comes amid a trend of longer-term agreements in the offshore drilling sector, as global energy demand continues to support investment in exploration and production. Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer, has been actively expanding its deepwater drilling operations in recent years.

Headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, Transocean positions itself as a global provider of offshore drilling services, operating a fleet of high-specification floating rigs designed for challenging environments.

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Original: Transocean Wins $445 Million Petrobras Contract Extension for Drillship

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Transocean Ltd. Announces Contract Awards Totaling $1.0 Billion and Retirement of Senior Secured Notes

April 02 2026 - 6:14AM

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced awards of a contract for a harsh environment semisubmersible in Norway and contract extensions for two ultra-deepwater drillships in Brazil. In aggregate, the fixtures represent approximately $1.0 billion in incremental firm contract backlog, as follows.

The Transocean Barents was awarded a 1,095-day contract with Vår Energi ASA in Norway at a rate of $450,000 per day, excluding additional services. The program is anticipated to commence by the middle of the second quarter of 2027 and is expected to contribute approximately $490 million in backlog, excluding compensation for mobilization and demobilization. The contract also includes options that, if fully exercised, could keep the rig working in Norway into 2034.

The Deepwater Orion was awarded a 1,095-day contract extension with Petrobras in direct continuation of its current activity. The extension is expected to contribute approximately $420 million in incremental backlog and commit the rig through March 2030. Prior to the extension period, from April 1, 2026, until the commencement of the new contract extension in March 2027 (approximately 340 days), the existing backlog will be reduced by approximately $20 million.

The Deepwater Aquila was awarded a 365-day contract extension with Petrobras in direct continuation of its current activity. The extension is expected to contribute approximately $160 million in incremental backlog and commit the rig through June 2028. Prior to the extension period, from April 1, 2026, until the commencement of the new contract extension in June 2027 (approximately 450 days), the existing backlog will be reduced by approximately $10 million.

Separately, Transocean retired the 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (Titan Notes) in full on March 20, 2026. The outstanding principal amount of $358 million, plus a call premium and accrued but unpaid interest, was settled using cash on hand and funds from the associated debt service reserve account. Interest expense savings to maturity is approximately $39 million. The early retirement of the Titan Notes is consistent with the company’s commitment to accelerate deleveraging, reduce interest expense and simplify the balance sheet.

Including the retirement of the Titan Notes, and excluding any additional early retirements, Transocean currently expects to retire a total of $0.75 billion of debt in 2026.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 20 ultra-deepwater floaters and seven harsh environment floaters.

https://investorshub.advfn.com/stock-market/NYSE/transocean-RIG/stock-news/98211188/transocean-ltd-announces-contract-awards-totaling

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RIG cpps 6.96 and touched 7 today 3/27/26

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15000 share buy $$$$$

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Net loss attributable to controlling interest :

A net loss attributable to the controlling interest occurs when the losses incurred by a subsidiary exceed the equity attributable to the controlling interest. This situation arises when the parent company's share of losses is greater than its share of the subsidiary's net assets. The causes of this net loss can include poor financial performance, operational inefficiencies, or other factors that impact the subsidiary's profitability.
The accounting treatment for this situation is to allocate the losses between the controlling interest and the NCI based on their respective ownership interests. However, if the losses exceed the equity attributable to the NCI, the excess losses are absorbed by the parent company. This reflects the economic reality that the NCI continues to share in the subsidiary's risks and rewards, even if it results in a negative balance for the NCI.
The treatment of losses attributable to NCI is governed by accounting standards, which require that the income, expenses, assets, and liabilities of the subsidiary be fully consolidated line by line, and then the NCI's share of net assets and net income is shown separately. This ensures that the financial statements provide a true and fair view of the subsidiary's performance and the parent company's financial position.

Rig impairments

The $2.915 billion net loss for Transocean was primarily caused by rig impairments and other unfavorable items. Specifically, the company reported a loss on asset impairment of $1.913 million, which significantly contributed to the overall financial loss. Additionally, the company faced other net unfavorable items totaling $1.985 billion, which further impacted its financial performance

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Transocean Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
By Transocean Ltd. | February 19, 2026, 7:23 PM

https://finviz.com/news/316699/transocean-ltd-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The Company will hold a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. EST, 3 p.m. CET, on Friday, February 20, 2026, to discuss the results, with participation details included in this release. In addition, supplemental slides have been posted to the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.deepwater.com.

2025 KEY POINTS

Operating revenues were $3.965 billion, up 13% from $3.524 billion in 2024.
Revenue efficiency(1) was 96.5%, up from 94.5%.
Net loss attributable to controlling interest was $2.915 billion, $3.04 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA of $1.37 billion, up from $1.148 billion or 19%.
Cash flows from operations were $749 million, up $302 million or 68%.
Free cash flow was $626 million, up $433 million from $193 million.
Total principal amount of debt reduced to $5.686 billion, down $1.258 billion or 18%.
Total liquidity of $1.507 billion, including undrawn revolving credit facility.
Added $839 million in contract backlog(2) at a weighted average dayrate of $453,000.

“During 2025, we took significant strides to strengthen our capital structure, sustainably lowering costs, and ensuring we continue to deliver best in class service to our customers around the world,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Keelan Adamson. “At just shy of 98%, we delivered our best uptime performance on record while making significant progress in strengthening our balance sheet by retiring approximately $1.3 billion in debt principal and saving nearly $90 million in annualized interest expense.

“In 2026, Transocean achieves its 100th year as a company. As we proudly celebrate this centennial milestone, our primary objective will be to exceed our customers’ expectations by delivering safe, efficient, and reliable operations, thereby creating value for our shareholders.

“We believe that our recently announced definitive agreement to combine with Valaris is entirely consistent with these objectives. Customers and investors alike will benefit from the expanded fleet of best-in-class, high-specification rigs and strong pro forma cash flow which improves our financial flexibility, enables accelerated debt reduction, and continued investment in our people, assets, and technologies to enhance the delivery of our services.”

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152350 SHARE BUY @6.13. U SEE THAT???? $$$$$$$$ WE OWN A 90$ RIVAL. NOW FORMING #1

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29k share buy $$$$$$$$

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Transocean lands $184 million in fresh offshore drilling deals

February 11, 2026 10:18 AM
IH Market News

Transocean Ltd (NYSE:RIG) said it has secured new contracts and extensions valued at a combined $184 million for its offshore drilling fleet.

The company disclosed that its Transocean Encourage rig received a seven-well contract extension, which is expected to add roughly 365 days of work. The additional term is slated to commence in the first quarter of 2027.

The awards add to Transocean’s forward backlog, reinforcing visibility on future activity as the offshore drilling specialist continues to lock in longer-term work for its rigs.

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Original: Transocean lands $184 million in fresh offshore drilling deals

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A decision to get serious about the backlog?

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Joint Investor Presentation (put in print)

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451505/000110465926011778/tm265550d1_ex99-2.htm





















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I did wonder why RIG is buying VAL and not the other way around. So odd too see a company trading at 5 bucks a share - buy a company that is trading at 62 (now at 83 ;)

But - Whatever floats their boat.

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Transocean Buys Valaris as offshore oil drillers cash in on recovery - Barrons. com

Transocean's $5.8 billion acquisition of Valaris is looking like a vote of confidence in offshore oil drilling: prices and activity are improving as the industry breaks out of a multi-year downturn.

Transocean said Monday it will acquire rival Valaris in an all-stock deal that will create the largest publicly traded offshore drilling contractor, with 73 rigs and about $10 billion in contract backlog. Transocean shareholders will own roughly 53% of the combined company, while Valaris investors will hold the remainder.

Shares of Transocean were flat in morning trading at around $5.35 while Valaris was up 23% to $77 . (CLOSED AT 5.71)

The deal follows a sharp rally in offshore drilling stocks. Transocean shares are up about 44% over the past year. Valaris shares had already gained 20% year-to-date before the merger was announced. Shares moved higher on strengthening earnings as higher-priced contracts signed over the past two years began generating cash flow

Contractors like Transocean and Valaris own and operate rigs that oil companies hire to drill beneath the ocean floor, often under multi-year contracts. Modern drillships can command daily rental rates exceeding $600,000 -- roughly double levels from just a few years ago -- depending on technical capability and contract terms.

Demand has strengthened as oil companies expand offshore to support long-term production growth. Exxon Mobil and Chevron have highlighted developments in regions such as Guyana and Brazil as key drivers of future output, creating sustained demand for drilling rigs.

Supply, however, remains constrained. Contractors scrapped older rigs during a recent downturn and have been reluctant to order new ones due to high construction costs and uncertain demand. Limited availability has pushed utilization higher and given drillers greater pricing power, driving dayrates sharply upward and improving earnings visibility.

Investors had viewed Transocean and Valaris differently within that recovery. Transocean , with its large fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, offered greater exposure to rising dayrates and higher potential upside, but also carried more debt and greater sensitivity to future contract renewals. Valaris operated a more diversified fleet, including jackup rigs used in shallower waters, providing steadier contract coverage and more predictable earnings.

Transocean said it has a $10 billion backlog and that the deal will enhance its "cash flow visibility." The company added that ongoing cost-reductions will reduce costs by more than $250 million through 2026 and it sees more than $200 million in "synergies" with Valaris.

Transocean has reported losses for years but is expected to return to profitability and earn $0.22 per share in 2026, according to FactSet estimates. Valaris is projected to generate $4.82 per share in earnings this year and more than $7 per share by 2027.

A central goal of the deal is to reduce Transocean's leverage. The company expects to cut its debt-to-Ebitda ratio to about 1.5 times within two years, from roughly 4.6 times currently. Interest costs of nearly $400 million annually have weighed on earnings and slowed debt reduction, even as offshore drilling conditions improved. Valaris' earnings and backlog should help Transocean deleverage faster and improve cash flow.

By acquiring Valaris, Transocean gains additional contract backlog, geographic diversification, and exposure to a broader mix of rigs, including jackups used in shallower waters. The larger backlog provides more predictable revenue, reducing reliance on future contract awards.

Both Transocean and Valaris are scheduled to report fourth quarter earnings on Feb. 19 , providing updates on contracting activity and a more detailed look at their merger.

Transocean's stock is trading well above analysts' consensus forecast of $4.33 a share. That may seem like a low price, but it reflects a flat outlook for sales and earnings growth over the next two years. The stock is also pricey at about 25 times projected 2026 earnings and nearly 40 times expected 2027 earnings, based on FactSet estimates.

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BTIG analyst Gregory Lewis maintains Transocean (NYSE:RIG) with a Buy and raises the price target from $6 to $10.

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Investing in Offshore Drilling Thesis - Mohnish Pabrai

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Joint Investor Presentation of Transocean Ltd. and Valaris Limited

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451505/000110465926011778/tm265550d1_ex99-2.htm

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Joint Press Release issued on February 9, 2026

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451505/000110465926011778/tm265550d1_ex99-1.htm

Creates the world’s highest-quality, highest-specification offshore drilling fleet

Companies to host conference call today at 8 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. ET



STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland and HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 9, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -Transocean Ltd (NYSE: RIG) and Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to combine the two companies under which Transocean will acquire Valaris in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion (all currency in USD). The shareholding percentages of the combined company, on a fully diluted basis1, will be approximately 53% for Transocean and 47% for Valaris. The enterprise value of the pro forma company is approximately $17 billion.

Highlights

Creates an industry leader with a diversified offshore fleet of 73 rigs, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships, nine semisubmersibles and 31 modern jackups, to meet emerging growth opportunities

Expands reach and customer access in world’s most attractive offshore basins

Unlocks more than $200 million in identified cost synergies, additive to Transocean's ongoing cost savings initiative

Increases cash flow, accelerates deleveraging and strengthens financial flexibility

Estimated pro forma market capitalization of $12.3 billion

Improves trading liquidity and capital markets profile, including an expanded investor base and opportunities for additional equity index inclusion

“This transaction creates a very attractive investment in the offshore drilling industry, differentiated by the best fleet, proven people, leading technologies, and unequalled customer service,” said Keelan Adamson, Transocean President and Chief Executive Officer. “The powerful combination is well-timed to capitalize on an emerging, multi-year offshore drilling upcycle. Investors and our global customers will benefit from our expanded fleet of best-in-class, high-specification rigs. We have identified more than $200 million in cost synergies that will complement our ongoing efforts to safely lower costs. The strong pro forma cash flow enables us to accelerate debt reduction, resulting in an expected leverage ratio of about 1.5x within 24 months of the transaction closing.”

Valaris Chief Executive Officer Anton Dibowitz said, “By combining with Transocean, we will create a new industry leader for the benefit of our shareholders, customers and employees. We look forward to complementing Transocean’s high-specification deepwater assets with our own, while returning world class jackup expertise to Transocean's business, creating a combined company that is capable of operating any rig at any water depth in any offshore environment around the world.”

A powerful combination

The transaction brings together highly complementary, premium offshore assets. On a pro forma basis, the company will own 73 rigs able to serve customers in deepwater, harsh environment, and shallow water basins around the world.

An industry-leading combined backlog of approximately $10 billion enhances Transocean’s cash flow visibility. In addition to Transocean’s ongoing cost-reduction program, which is expected to reduce costs by more than $250 million in aggregate through 2026, identified incremental transaction-related synergies of more than $200 million will strengthen Transocean’s financial flexibility.

1 Assumes conversion to shares of Transocean’s exchangeable bonds due 2029

Transocean’s senior management team will be led by CEO Keelan Adamson, and Jeremy Thigpen will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board. The board will be comprised of nine current Transocean directors and two current Valaris directors. Transocean will remain incorporated in Switzerland, with its primary administrative office in Houston.

Structure and Conditions

Under the terms of the all-stock transaction, Valaris shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 15.235 shares of Transocean stock for each common share of Valaris. Based on the closing prices of Transocean and Valaris on February 6, 2026, the transaction implies a combined enterprise value of approximately $17 billion.

Upon completion and on a fully diluted basis, Transocean shareholders will own approximately 53% of the combined company, with Valaris shareholders owning the remaining 47%.

The transaction will be carried out by way of a court-approved scheme of arrangement under the Companies Act 1981, as amended, of Bermuda (the “Bermuda Companies Act”).

The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and approvals by the shareholders of each company. The parties received shareholder support agreements from Perestroika AS which owns approximately 9% of the shares outstanding of Transocean, and Famatown Finance Limited and Oak Hill Advisors, which collectively own approximately 18% of Valaris’ outstanding shares, committing to vote in favor of this transaction.

Transaction Advisors

Evercore is acting as lead financial advisor to Transocean. Hogan Lovells, Homburger, and Appleby (Bermuda) Limited are acting as legal advisors to Transocean. DrivePath Advisors is Transocean’s financial communications consultant. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Lenz & Staehlin, and Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited are financial advisors and legal advisors, respectively, to Valaris. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher is serving as strategic communications advisor to Valaris.


Conference Call

Transocean and Valaris plan to host a joint conference call and webcast at 8 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Participants can listen to the call by dialing 800-579-2568, or internationally [phone] using access code: 984572. The webcast, and supplemental slides related to the transaction, can be accessed through both companies' websites at www.deepwater.com and www.valaris.com.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 20 ultra-deepwater floaters and seven harsh environment floaters.

About Valaris Limited

Valaris is an industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies. Operating a high-quality rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups, Valaris has experience operating in nearly every major offshore basin. Valaris maintains an unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on technology and innovation. Valaris Limited is a Bermuda exempted company limited by shares (Registration No. 56245). To learn more, visit our website at www.valaris.com.

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Transocean Buys Valaris In $5.8 Billion All-Stock Mega Deal
By Lekha Gupta | February 09, 2026, 9:54 AM

On Monday, Valaris Ltd. (NYSE:VAL) stock is trading higher after the company disclosed a deal to be acquired by Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) for around $5.8 billion.

Deal Terms

Under the terms of the all-stock transaction, Valaris shareholders will receive 15.235 shares of Transocean stock for each Valaris share.

Using the closing prices of Transocean and Valaris on February 6, 2026, the deal reflects a combined enterprise value of roughly $17 billion.

Once finalized, Transocean shareholders will hold about 53% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis, with Valaris shareholders owning the remaining 47%.

Merger Creates New Offshore Drilling Powerhouse

The transaction creates a leading offshore drilling company with a diversified fleet of 73 rigs, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships, nine semisubmersibles, and 31 modern jackups, positioning the company to capture growth opportunities.

The company expands customer access in the world’s most attractive offshore basins, while unlocking over $200 million in identified cost synergies on top of Transocean’s ongoing savings initiatives.

The deal enhances cash flow, accelerates deleveraging, and strengthens financial flexibility, with an estimated pro forma market capitalization of $12.3 billion.

Management Commentary

Keelan Adamson, Transocean President and CEO, said, “The powerful combination is well-timed to capitalize on an emerging, multi-year offshore drilling upcycle. Investors and our global customers will benefit from our expanded fleet of best-in-class, high-specification rigs.”

“The strong pro forma cash flow enables us to accelerate debt reduction, resulting in an expected leverage ratio of about 1.5x within 24 months of the transaction closing.”

What This Acquisition Means For Investors?

Alongside Transocean’s ongoing cost-reduction program, which is projected to cut over $250 million in total costs through 2026, the deal is expected to deliver more than $200 million in additional transaction-related synergies.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Transocean’s President and CEO Keelan Adamson noted, “The powerful combination is well-timed to capitalize on an emerging, multi-year offshore drilling upcycle.”

Key Drivers Behind The $5.8 Billion Deal

The merger will result in a significant industry player with an industry-leading backlog of approximately $10 billion, enhancing cash flow visibility.

The deal was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.

Valaris is known for its high-quality rig fleet and operational excellence, with a focus on technology and innovation, making it a strategic fit for Transocean’s growth plans.

Valaris expects its fourth quarter 2025 earnings results on February 19, 2026.

VAL Price Action: Valaris shares were up 20.39% at $75.13 at the time of publication on Monday. The stock is trading at a new 52-week high, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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Transocean Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date
06:27:00 AM ET, 01/23/2026 - GlobeNewswire
STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) announced today that it will report earnings for the fourth quarter 2025 and issue a fleet status report on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

The company will conduct a teleconference starting at 9 a.m. EST, 3 p.m. CET, on Friday, February 20, 2026. Individuals who wish to participate in the teleconference should dial [phone] approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and refer to conference code 788952.

A listen-only simulcast of the teleconference can be accessed at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, News, and Webcasts. A replay of the teleconference will be available after 12 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. CET, on February 20, 2026. The replay, which will be archived for approximately 30 days, can be accessed at [phone], passcode 788952. The replay will also be available on the company's website.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. Transocean specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 20 ultra-deepwater floaters and seven harsh environment floaters.

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RIG cpps 4.20

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Transocean Ltd Q3 2025 Earnings: EPS Meets Estimates at $0.06, Revenue Surpasses Expectations at $1.03 Billion

Analyzing Transocean Ltd's Financial Performance and Strategic Moves

https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3168909/transocean-ltd-q3-2025-earnings-eps-meets-estimates-at-006-revenue-surpasses-expectations-at-103-billion

GuruFocus News
10/29/2025 15:30

Summary

Revenue: Achieved $1.03 billion, surpassing the estimated $1.009 billion, driven by improved rig utilization and revenue efficiency.

Net Loss: Reported a net loss of $1.92 billion, significantly impacted by asset impairments and debt conversion losses.

Adjusted Net Income: Recorded $62 million, translating to an adjusted EPS of $0.06, aligning with analyst expectations.

Operating and Maintenance Expenses: Decreased to $584 million from $599 million in the previous quarter, reflecting cost management efforts.

Adjusted EBITDA: Increased to $397 million, with a margin improvement to 38.7% from 34.9% sequentially.

Cash Flow: Operating activities generated $246 million, a substantial increase of $118 million from the prior quarter, due to reduced working capital.

Backlog: Maintained a robust backlog of $6.7 billion, indicating strong future revenue potential.


On October 29, 2025, Transocean Ltd (RIG, Financial) released its 8-K filing detailing its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Transocean Ltd is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells, specializing in ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services.

Financial Performance Overview
Transocean Ltd reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $1.92 billion, or $2.00 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. This result includes net unfavorable items totaling $1.985 billion, primarily due to a $1.908 billion loss on impairment of assets. After adjusting for these items, the company achieved an adjusted net income of $62 million, translating to an adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.06, which aligns with analyst estimates.

Revenue and Operational Efficiency
Contract drilling revenues increased by $40 million sequentially to $1.03 billion, surpassing the estimated revenue of $1,009.18 million. This growth was driven by improved rig utilization, enhanced revenue efficiency, and an increase in dayrate for one rig. The revenue efficiency improved to 97.5% from 96.6% in the previous quarter, indicating effective operational management.

Cost Management and Cash Flow
Operating and maintenance expenses decreased to $584 million from $599 million in the prior quarter, reflecting cost management efforts. Cash provided by operating activities rose significantly to $246 million, an increase of $118 million from the previous quarter, primarily due to reduced working capital requirements.

Debt Reduction and Financial Flexibility
Transocean Ltd has taken strategic steps to enhance its financial flexibility by accelerating debt reduction. The company aims to reduce total debt by approximately $1.2 billion by the end of 2025, which is expected to lower annual interest expenses by about $83 million. This move is anticipated to improve the company's debt maturity profile and enhance shareholder value.

“In addition to delivering an outstanding quarter of operational performance and Free Cash Flow generation, we took decisive steps to accelerate debt reduction and improve our financial flexibility,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Keelan Adamson.

Key Financial Metrics

Metric	                         Q3 2025	     Q2 2025	          Q3 2024 
 Contract Drilling Revenues	$1.03 billion	    $988 million	 $948 million 
 Adjusted EBITDA	         $397 million	    $344 million	 $342 million 
 Adjusted EBITDA Margin	           38.7%	         34.9%	         36.0% 
 Backlog	                $6.7 billion	            -	          -

Analysis and Conclusion
Transocean Ltd's third-quarter results demonstrate a robust operational performance with revenue exceeding expectations and effective cost management. The company's strategic focus on debt reduction and financial flexibility is crucial in the capital-intensive oil and gas industry, where managing financial leverage is vital for long-term sustainability. Despite the net loss, the adjusted earnings and revenue growth highlight the company's resilience and operational efficiency in a challenging market environment.

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Transocean (RIG) Stock Rallies After Insider Buys 4 Million Shares and Company Wins New Contracts

Transocean stock rebounded after Frederik Mohn's $12.2 million insider purchase and $243 million in new drilling contracts while refinancing debt obligations.

By Trader Edge October 24, 2025

Transocean shares climbed roughly 5-6% last week following board member Frederik W. Mohn’s $12.2 million stock purchase of 4 million shares during the company’s equity offering.

The offshore driller won $243 million in new ultra-deepwater rig contracts, pushing its total backlog to approximately $7.2 billion and showing increased demand for deepwater drilling.

The company raised $381 million in September and issued $500 million in new notes to pay down expensive debt, targeting over $700 million in debt reduction for 2025.

Transocean is selling five idle rigs, which triggers a $1.9 billion non-cash write-down but streamlines operations to focus on modern, high-specification drillships.

Analysts set average price targets around $4.20-$4.30 per share, implying 25-30% upside from current levels near $3.40, with Q3 results scheduled for October 29.

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) trades near $3.40 after climbing from September lows around $3.14. The offshore drilling stock posted four consecutive daily gains through October 22.



Transocean Ltd., RIG

The recovery comes after several positive catalysts emerged in mid-October. Board member Frederik W. Mohn purchased 4 million shares for approximately $12.2 million.

Mohn’s purchase raised his stake above 10% of outstanding shares. His firm Perestroika Ltd. now holds roughly 95 million shares.

Market analysts described the insider buy as highly unusual. The move signals strong confidence from someone with deep industry knowledge and access to company information.

The purchase helped offset concerns about dilution from September’s equity raise. Investors took the insider buying as validation of value at current price levels.

New Drilling Contracts Boost Revenue Pipeline

Transocean announced $243 million in new contracts for two ultra-deepwater rigs. The multi-year awards add to the company’s growing backlog of future work.

Total backlog now stands at approximately $7.2 billion as of Q2 2025. The contracts demonstrate improving demand for offshore drilling services.

Technology advances have lowered deepwater project breakeven costs to $20-$35 per barrel. This makes offshore drilling economically viable even with oil prices around $55-$60.

Oil producers are shifting investment back to deepwater projects. This provides a tailwind for drilling contractors like Transocean.

The company operates 27 mobile offshore rigs. The fleet includes 20 ultra-deepwater drillships and semisubmersibles plus 7 harsh-environment floaters.

Balance Sheet Repair Through Refinancing

Transocean raised $381 million in late September by selling 125 million shares at $3.05 each. The offering diluted existing shareholders by roughly 13%.

Proceeds will retire high-interest 8% senior notes due in 2027. This saves millions annually in interest payments.

The stock initially dropped 13-17% on dilution concerns. However, shares recovered quickly once Mohn’s participation became public.

In mid-October, the company issued $500 million in new secured notes due 2032. Management also expanded a bond tender offer from $50 million to $100 million.

CEO Keelan Adamson previously stated the goal of cutting debt by over $700 million in 2025. Recent actions support this target.

Transocean is also divesting five older idle rigs. Four have been sold for demolition.

This triggers a $1.9 billion non-cash impairment charge in Q3 results. The write-down deepens the quarterly loss but removes underperforming assets.

The fleet streamlining allows focus on modern high-spec equipment. This should improve utilization rates and operating efficiency.

Total debt remains around $6.5 billion. The company needs strong execution to manage its leverage while growing cash flow.

Wall Street analysts set consensus 12-month price targets around $4.20-$4.30. This represents roughly 25-30% potential upside from current trading levels.

Individual targets range from $2.80 to $5.50 per share. The average rating is Hold, reflecting concerns about debt levels and execution risk.

Bank of America recently lifted its price target to $3 from $2.50. However, the firm maintained its Underperform rating on the stock.

RIG trades at a price-to-book ratio of approximately 0.3x. This compares to the broader energy sector average of 4.5x.

The stock has posted gains in 6 of the last 10 trading sessions. Rising volume on up days suggests building buyer interest.

Key support appears around $3.28-$3.31. Resistance sits near $3.43-$3.50 in the short term.

Transocean reports Q3 earnings on October 29. Consensus estimates call for earnings of 4 cents per share on revenues of $1.01 billion.

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Transocean’s Unexpected Surge – What’s Driving It?
https://stockstotrade.com/news/transocean-ltd-switzerland-rig-news-2025_10_23/

Written by Tim Bohen

Last trade Oct, 23 7:44 PM
RIG+13.45%

Transocean Ltd (Switzerland) stocks have been trading up by 9.21 percent, driven by investor optimism surrounding offshore drilling prospects.

Transocean Ltd. (RIG) has been making waves in the financial markets, catching the eyes of investors and analysts alike. Here’s a look at what’s been happening and what might be driving these movements.

Key Developments

The recent purchase by Frederik Wilhelm Mohn of 4,000,000 shares, enhancing his influence over Transocean, drew significant attention due to both the large scale of the acquisition and its potential impact on the company’s strategic direction.

Transocean secured $243M in contracts for two ultra-deepwater drillships, showcasing strong demand for its services and significantly boosting its backlog and financial outlook.

The initiation of a $500 million offering of senior notes aims to recalibrate the company’s debt structure, potentially reducing financial burdens and enhancing liquidity.

Early tender results reported by Transocean showed robust interest, with $89M in senior notes tendered early, indicating investor confidence in the company’s financial strategy.

The company’s financial maneuvers were highlighted by its decision to upsize its tender offer from $50M to $100M, reflecting a strong early response from investors.

Live Update At 14:04:16 EST: On Thursday, October 23, 2025 Transocean Ltd (Switzerland) stock [NYSE: RIG] is trending up by 9.21%! Discover the key drivers behind this movement as well as our expert analysis in the detailed breakdown below.

Quick Overview of Financial Performance

As Tim Bohen, lead trainer with StocksToTrade says, “A consistent trading routine beats sporadic action every time. Show up daily, and you’ll start to see the patterns others miss.” Establishing a routine in trading is crucial for success. By adhering to a disciplined approach and consistently analyzing market trends, traders can develop an edge over time. Daily engagement allows them to recognize subtle changes and emerging patterns that may not be apparent to those with irregular involvement. This consistency not only builds expertise but also provides opportunities to make informed decisions based on observed patterns.

Transocean’s recent financial report showed mixed results, painting a complex picture of its current market position. The report period ending June 30, 2025, highlighted several key figures:

The company reported a quarterly loss (EBITDA of -$806 million), showcasing the difficulties being faced in an industry influenced heavily by fluctuating energy prices and operational costs. However, the revenue figures painted a slightly more optimistic picture. Despite challenges, the company still managed to generate a significant revenue of nearly $988 million. This indicates their services remain in high demand, even though costs and expenses are currently outstripping revenue, resulting in an operating income deficit of $964 million.

The debt restructuring strategies put in place, like the cash tender offer for notes due in 2041 and 2028, might offer some relief by aligning the company’s debt servicing capacities with incoming cash flows, boosting investor sentiment positively.

In terms of assets, Transocean holds an impressive total asset value of approximately $17.8 billion, which signifies a robust asset base. This base can serve as a springboard for future growth and flexibility, especially as demand for deepwater exploration surges globally.

The company is employing a strategic high-wire act: leveraging its cash flow and managing its debt obligations judiciously. The consistent adjustments in debt through offerings and tender repurchases aim at reducing financial risk, providing a buffer against unforeseen market conditions.

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Transocean Ltd. Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering of Shares
By Transocean Ltd. | September 24, 2025, 9:36 PM

https://finviz.com/news/175236/transocean-ltd-announces-pricing-of-upsized-public-offering-of-shares


STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 125,000,000 Transocean shares, par value $0.10, at a public offering price of $3.05 per share. The offering reflects an increase from the 100,000,000 Transocean shares originally proposed to be sold. The gross proceeds to Transocean from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $381,250,000. All of the shares subject to the offering are being sold by Transocean. In addition, Transocean has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 18,750,000 shares in the offering at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering is expected to close on September 26, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. DNB Carnegie, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities are also acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. SB1 Markets is acting as a co-manager for the offering.

Transocean intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for the repayment or redemption of indebtedness, including the repayment or redemption of a portion of the $655 million aggregate principal amount of the 8.00% Senior Notes due February 2027 issued by Transocean International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Transocean, to the extent such principal is not otherwise refinanced, repaid or redeemed. Any proceeds from the offering that are not used promptly for such purposes will be used for general corporate purposes.

Transocean is offering the shares pursuant to a shelf registration statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became automatically effective on July 1, 2024. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering is expected to be filed with the SEC and, if and when filed, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering may be obtained for free by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may also be obtained, when available, by contacting: Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 (Tel: [phone]); or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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Preliminary Prospectus Supplement RIG

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451505/000145150525000097/rig-20250924x424b5.htm

SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. As a result, this summary does not contain all of the information that may be important to you or that you should consider before investing in our shares. You should carefully read this entire prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, together with all documents incorporated by reference herein and therein, which are described under “Incorporation by Reference” in this prospectus supplement.

About Transocean Ltd.

We are a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. As of September 19, 2025, we owned or had partial ownership interests in and operated a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 20 ultra-deepwater floaters and seven harsh environment floaters.

We provide, as our primary business, contract drilling services in a single operating segment, which involves contracting our mobile offshore drilling rigs, related equipment and work crews to drill oil and gas wells. We specialize in technically demanding regions of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services. Our drilling fleet is one of the most versatile fleets in the world, consisting of drillships and semisubmersible floaters used in support of offshore drilling activities and offshore support services on a worldwide basis.

We perform contract drilling services by deploying our high-specification fleet in a single, global market that is geographically dispersed in oil and gas exploration and development areas throughout the world. Although rigs can be moved from one region to another, the cost of moving rigs and the availability of rig-moving vessels may cause the supply and demand balance to fluctuate somewhat between regions. Still, significant variations between regions do not tend to persist long term because of rig mobility. The location of our rigs and the allocation of resources to operate, build or upgrade our rigs are determined by the activities and needs of our customers.

Corporate Information

We are a Swiss corporation with our registered office in Steinhausen, Canton of Zug and with our principal executive offices located at Turmstrasse 30, 6312 Steinhausen, Switzerland. Our telephone number at that address is [phone].

Offering Shares

Our board of directors has authorized the issuance of shares in connection with this offering on a non-preemptive basis pursuant to the capital bands set forth in our articles of association as previously approved by our shareholders. The board has determined that all prerequisites under our articles of association, the board resolutions pursuant to which the shares were initially issued into “treasury,” as well as the applicable requirements of Swiss law for the withdrawal of shareholders’ preemptive rights in respect of the shares offered hereby, have been met.


THE OFFERING

Issuer
Transocean Ltd.

Shares offered
100,000,000 shares. An affiliate of one of our directors, Frederik Mohn, has provided an indication of interest in purchasing up to an aggregate of 4,000,000 shares from the underwriters at the public offering price.

Option to purchase additional shares
We have granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 15,000,000 shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The underwriters may exercise their option at any time within 30 days from the date of this prospectus supplement.

Shares outstanding as of September 22, 2025
957,242,035 shares.

Shares outstanding after this offering
1,057,242,035 shares based on the number of shares outstanding as of September 22, 2025 (or approximately?1,072,242,035?if the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase additional shares).

Use of proceeds
We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the shares in this offering will be approximately $??????million (or approximately $??????million if the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase additional shares), after deducting discounts and commissions payable to the underwriters as well as our expenses related to this offering. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for the repayment or redemption of indebtedness, including the repayment or redemption of a portion of the $655 million aggregate principal amount of the 8.00% Senior Notes due February 2027 issued by Transocean International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to the extent such principal is not otherwise refinanced, repaid or redeemed. Any proceeds from the offering that are not used promptly for such purposes will be used for general corporate purposes. Please read “Use of Proceeds.”

Material tax consequences
For a discussion of the material tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our shares that may be relevant to prospective investors, please read “Material Tax Consequences.”

Exchange listing
Our shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol “RIG.”


Risk factors
Please carefully read and consider the information in the “Risk Factors” sections in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 for a discussion of the factors you should carefully consider before making a decision to invest in our share

The number of shares is based upon 957,242,035 shares outstanding as of September 22, 2025 and excludes:

- all shares that may be issuable upon the exchange of our $37 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 4.0% Senior Guaranteed Exchangeable Bonds due 2025 in the event Transocean elects to settle such exchange by delivering shares, which are exchangeable at an initial implied conversion price of $5.25 per share, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events;

- all shares that may be issuable upon the exchange of our $259 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 4.625% Senior Guaranteed Exchangeable Bonds due 2029 in the event Transocean elects to settle such exchange by delivering shares, which are exchangeable at an initial implied conversion price of $3.44 per share, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events;

- all shares that may be issuable upon the exercise of the 22.2 million warrants to purchase our shares in the event Transocean elects to settle such exchange by delivering shares, which may be exercised by holders at any time prior to the close of business on March 13, 2026 at an exercise price equal to $3.71 per share, subject to certain anti-dilutive adjustments; and
37,103,314 shares reserved as of August 31, 2025, for future issuance pursuant to our 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective May 30, 2025.

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Transocean Ltd. Announces Public Offering of Shares

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/RIG/transocean-ltd-announces-public-offering-of-z6bcum0y5m3g.html

Transocean (NYSE: RIG) has announced a significant public offering of 100 million shares with an additional 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to 15 million additional shares. The offering, jointly managed by Citigroup and Morgan Stanley, aims to use the proceeds primarily for debt management, specifically targeting the repayment or redemption of a portion of the $655 million 8.00% Senior Notes due February 2027.

The offering is being conducted under a shelf registration statement that became effective on July 1, 2024. Any remaining proceeds will be allocated to general corporate purposes. The completion of the offering remains subject to market conditions and SEC review.

Positive
Potential reduction of high-interest debt burden through refinancing of 8.00% Senior Notes
Strategic debt management initiative to improve capital structure
Strong institutional backing with Citigroup and Morgan Stanley as joint book-runners

Negative
Significant shareholder dilution with 100 million new shares being offered
Additional potential dilution through 15 million share underwriter option
Large offering size indicates substantial capital needs

Financial Restructuring Analyst neutral
Transocean's 100M share offering primarily aims to reduce its $655M debt burden, diluting equity while improving balance sheet health.

Transocean is pursuing a significant equity dilution to address its debt obligations. The 100 million share offering (potentially 115 million with the underwriter option) represents substantial dilution for existing shareholders. This move directly targets the $655 million in 8.00% Senior Notes due in 2027, indicating management's strategic priority to reduce high-interest debt ahead of maturity.

The 8.00% interest rate on these notes is relatively high in today's environment, suggesting the company is making a prudent financial decision to potentially replace this expensive debt with equity capital. By tapping equity markets now, Transocean appears to be proactively managing its capital structure rather than waiting until closer to the 2027 maturity date.

The involvement of major underwriters Citigroup and Morgan Stanley lends credibility to this offering, though their willingness to participate doesn't necessarily signal confidence in Transocean's operational outlook - only that the offering is marketable.

For investors, this move represents a classic balance sheet strengthening maneuver, trading equity dilution for reduced debt burden and improved financial flexibility. While dilutive in the near term, successful debt reduction could enhance long-term financial health by decreasing interest expenses and extending the company's financial runway.

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Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) ("Transocean") announced today that it intends to offer and sell 100,000,000 Transocean shares, par value $0.10, in an underwritten public offering. All of the shares subject to the offering are being offered by Transocean. In addition, Transocean expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15,000,000 shares in the offering at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

Transocean intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for the repayment or redemption of indebtedness, including the repayment or redemption of a portion of the $655 million aggregate principal amount of the 8.00% Senior Notes due February 2027 issued by Transocean International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Transocean, to the extent such principal is not otherwise refinanced, repaid or redeemed. Any proceeds from the offering that are not used promptly for such purposes will be used for general corporate purposes.

Transocean is offering the shares pursuant to a shelf registration statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and became automatically effective on July 1, 2024. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering is expected to be filed with the SEC and, if and when filed, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering may be obtained for free by visiting the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may also be obtained, when available, by contacting: Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 (Tel: [phone]); or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

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RIG cpps 3.77

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Is Transocean Stock Climbing to New Heights?
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Written by Tim Bohen

https://stockstotrade.com/news/transocean-ltd-switzerland-rig-news-2025_09_08/

Transocean Ltd (Switzerland)’s renewed Petrobras contract sparks optimism, pushing stocks up 3.26 percent.

Recent Developments Shaping Stock Movement

Barclays analyst Eddie Kim recently upgraded Transocean’s price target from $3.50 to $4.00, reflecting greater confidence in the offshore recovery predicted for late 2026 and into 2027. This, along with updated forecasts for day rates, plays a key role in stock appreciation.

Transocean’s Q2 earnings report exceeded expectations with adjusted revenues reaching $988M. The earnings per share (EPS) came in at breakeven, driven by unexpected performances in ultra-deepwater and harsh environment floaters. Additionally, the backlog surged to $7.2B, indicating strong future activity, although the company faced some cost challenges.

A five-stacked-rig sale was announced by Transocean. The goal is to refine their fleet, with a strategic focus on high-specification assets aimed at optimizing long-term profitability. As a consequence, a $1.9B non-cash charge will impact the third-quarter results.

Transocean Encourage, a sophisticated drilling rig, will be employed by Equinor ASA in the Norwegian Sea. This deployment underscores the rig’s advanced capabilities and importance in the region’s offshore activities.


Quick Overview of Transocean Ltd’s Financials

“Trading is an art that requires not only skill but also meticulous preparation. As Tim Bohen, lead trainer with StocksToTrade says, “Preparation is half the trade. By the time the bell rings, my decisions are nearly made.” This highlights the importance of being ready before the market opens, ensuring that traders can make informed and timely decisions. By spending time on research and formulating strategies, a trader can gain a significant edge over others who may not be as prepared.”

Transocean, often viewed as a barometer for offshore contracting exploration, has showcased resilience in navigating financial turbulence in recent quarters. When digging deep into the recent financial results, prominent trends emerge. Revenue surged to a remarkable $988M in Q2 2025, showing a tangible boost over previous periods. Now, why is this significant? It’s due to an uptick in demand for ultra-deepwater and harsh environment floaters—an economic shift for Transocean, hinting at future prosperity.

Furthermore, the backlog, which had climbed to $7.2B, serves as a leading indicator of potential business, emphasizing robust upcoming activity. Yet, challenges remain. Despite lit-up revenues, costs have notably increased. The drumming sounds of cost pressures can’t be overlooked, with financial reports revealing that total expenses rose significantly, indicating operational hurdles that need attention.

However, examining the company’s asset composition illustrates steady ground with over $147.5B in net property, plant, and equipment. Positive change is in the air. The company’s decision to streamline its fleet through asset sales forms part of a broader goal to embrace more advanced, efficient assets.

Transocean’s profitability measurements depict a mixed picture. The gross margin stands tall at 37.8%, signifying good cost efficiency, yet net earnings are under siege with a net income loss of $938M, mirroring current market sentiment and operating struggles.

Analyzing key ratios, we observe a 0.76 price-to-sales ratio, reflecting the company’s valuation context relative to its revenues. This highlights a potentially undervalued market view, considering the promising backlog and revenue growth. Meanwhile, liquidity ratios paint another narrative: with a 1.3 current ratio, the company displays adequate liquidity to meet its obligations. However, a quick ratio of 0.2 flags some concerns about meeting short-term liabilities without selling out inventories or other assets.

There’s no shortage of strategic movements here. The intention to offload five stacked rigs suggests a heartfelt commitment to fortifying longer-term profitability, emphasizing quality over quantity in fleet assets. It’s more than just figures—it’s an ambition to align with the massive offshore recovery that experts foresee for the latter half of 2026.

Drilling into Key Articles Impacting Stock Movement

Analyst Upgrades and Market Confidence
The recent price target bump by Barclays, from $3.50 to $4.00, reflects growing faith in an offshore market upswing. Eddie Kim, a seasoned analyst, points out the significance of positive momentum in the latter half of 2026, coupled with escalating day rates. This bullish outlook sets the stage, inviting investors to weigh Transocean as a promising player in a reawakening offshore sector—a pivot that often precedes stock market reverberations.

Financial Performance Exceeding Expectations
Transocean’s unexpected Q2 performance acts as a visible endorsement of its strategic initiatives. Adjusted revenues at $988M, along with a balanced EPS, suggest growing investor gratification. The favorable outcomes ignite enthusiasm, particularly in deepwater endeavors—a sphere ripe with untapped potential. While cost pressures whisper caution, the substantial $7.2B backlog underscores continuity and expected steadiness in income streams.

Strategic Fleet Optimization
Another dynamic unfolds with strategic shifts in fleet composition. Selling five nonactive rigs is more than mere roster trimming—it’s a laser-focused effort to prioritize high-specification assets. This move makes Transocean poised to seize opportunities in technological advancements and environmental shifts. The $1.9B charge is a calculated setback, foregrounding long-term gains.

Regional Growth Potential
The excitement over Transocean Encourage’s involvement in the Norwegian Sea with Equinor ASA points to a tapestry of industry-leading drilling prowess. Significantly, it telegraphs Transocean’s role in this rich, hydrocarbon-filled locale, reinforcing regional dominance and cementing its strategic position amid shifting global energy landscapes.

Conclusion: What Lies Ahead for Transocean?

The collective insights drawn from an array of financial metrics, strategic decisions, and expert forecasts around offshore market trends invite optimism—tempered, of course, with sensible caution. Transocean’s navigational course through a complex energy ecosystem reflects a company bolstered by resilience and the pursuit of growth. An anticipated offshore resurgence holds promise and challenges akin, yet with refined fleet assets and strategic foresight, Transocean holds a significant position to leverage market shifts.

Undoubtedly, strategic upgrades, encouraging financial reports, and tactical expansions spotlight a Transocean storyline laced with opportunities. As stakeholders turn attention to looming offshore rebounds, the sentiment seems poised for constructive evolution. Arrays of challenges pepper this tract, yet it’s a path that Transocean is arguably well-equipped to tread, retained by robust forward-thinking and strategic acumen. As Tim Bohen, lead trainer with StocksToTrade says, “Success in trading is more about cutting losses quickly than finding winners.” This insight aligns well with Transocean’s current positioning, emphasizing the importance of agility and decisiveness amidst shifting market dynamics. So, will Transocean indeed sail to new heights? The horizon suggests it’s on course for an engaging journey.

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Out at $3.06

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Due to the chart, I felt sure last week we were headed into a decline, as there was nearly a perfect "head and shoulders" pattern going on. But to my surprise and joy it didn't. Now, in lining up the last 2 peaks (and I'm no "chartist") they point to around $4.

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Looks like we just might be looking at a reverse in trend. I added some at $2.70.

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On June 20, 2025, Transocean Ltd. (the “Company”) announced that, as part of its ongoing efforts to optimize its capital structure, Transocean International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“TIL”), entered into separate, individually negotiated agreements on June 19, 2025 (the “2025 EB Agreements”) with certain holders (the “2025 EB Holders”) of its 4.0% Senior Guaranteed Exchangeable Bonds due 2025 (the “2025 Exchangeable Bonds”).

https://archive.fast-edgar.com/20250620/A52ZK22CZ222H2Z2222J22EOSTCMZO226Q72/


Pursuant to the 2025 EB Agreements, (i) the 2025 EB Holders agreed to exchange approximately $157 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 Exchangeable Bonds for shares, $0.10 par value, of the Company (“Shares”), with the amount of Shares (the “Consideration Shares”) to be determined based in part on the daily volume-weighted average price per Share over a fifteen trading day period beginning on, and including, June 20, 2025, which may be extended in certain circumstances, and (ii) TIL agreed to deliver, in consideration therefor, the Consideration Shares to such 2025 EB Holders and to pay the 2025 EB Holders in cash for any accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Exchangeable Bonds (the foregoing transactions, the “Transactions”). Although the Consideration Shares to be issued will ultimately be determined based on the calculation during the trading day period as discussed herein, for illustrative purposes only, if the volume-weighted average price per share of the Shares every trading day during such period was equal to $3.09 (the closing price per share of the Shares on June 18, 2025), then the aggregate number of Shares due at settlement pursuant to the 2025 EB Agreements would be approximately 53 million. The foregoing Transactions are subject to a limit price of $2.63 per share (the “Limit Price”), whereby the daily Transactions will cease in the event that, and for so long as, the trading price of the Shares declines below the Limit Price. In certain circumstances, the aggregate principal amount of 2025 Exchangeable Bonds exchanged as part of the Transactions may be less than the approximate $157 million agreed amount.


The issuances of Consideration Shares are exempt pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which exempts transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. The Transactions begin on the date hereof and are expected to all close by the end of the expiration of the trading day period (which may be adjusted as discussed herein), in each case subject to customary closing conditions.

[NRS]

RIG $2.95-- Price in correction mode. I'm looking for a re-entry at around $2.60-$2.65.

[NRS]

I'm absolutely positive this will rebound.

[Outcast27]

MMs are planning this take down, shaking the tree. Don't fall for it. RIG is not going away and OIL will always be in high demand. MMs have been working hard to bring it down. Big buyers have been accumulating daily.

[NRS]

Took some off the table today-- something I neglected to do around 5/13. My entry was around 4/25, so now my cps on my remaining is down to around .45/share. Sure, it may continue up from here, but I was way overloaded on this and had to reduce my exposure in case of a pull back. We'll see soon enough if I made the right call.

[Mother Lode]

Looks to me like PPS trend is negative (starting around 7/2023) or only slightly turning. Not sure it's a lagging indicator

[eastunder]

RIG 100d EMA CPPS 3.08 with volume

[eastunder]

RIG 3.07 (+.195 or 6.79%) on 29.5m shares (Above Ave Volume)

Volume
The last 10-days have seen significant volume in RIG, with average daily volume above the average for the last year. Today's volume is no exception; with 29,475,011 shares having been traded already. The On Balance Volume indicator (OBV) is bullish. The slope of the indicator is positive and suggests that buyers are presently more active than sellers.
As of 12:25 PM ET Tuesday, 06/10/2025

Momentum for RIG is strongly bullish. The 14-period Slow Stochastic oscillator is above 80, the level which many analysts call overbought. This means that investors have been actively purchasing shares and driving the price higher.
As of 12:25 PM ET Tuesday, 06/10/2025

[NRS]

I agree, like in a day or two. I discovered this one in April and got right in. My reasoning is that EV mandates canceled, and renaming the Gulf to open up drilling, would open up new drilling markets and stimulate gas vehicle sales.

[Almosthere]

Considering that analysts are valuing RIG on the low side at $3.50, I think it won’t be long before we are sitting in the $3’s.

Shorts are going to continue to be forced to cover.

[Mother Lode]

[b"]I think many of the drillers have, are looking past 2025 looking to 2026, and 2027."
Looks like 2-3 buck for a while

[eastunder]

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/transocean-ltd-nyserig-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript-1520888/

(For me - when listening to the cc I'm more interested in the questions and the answers. This is A part that stood out to me. It's important)

Operator: We’ll take our final question from Noel Parks with Tuohy Brothers. Please go ahead.

Noel Parks: Hi. Good morning. I will kind of come back to one of my recurring questions, which is, in an upside case, I’ve been interested in what you think producers. What producer behavior might be like as they face needing to crowd through the door? There — these recent contracts we heard that are encouraging sound like, some of them are recognizing that they’re advantages to locking in a little sooner rather than later. So, with those now under the industry’s belt, what do you think things look like if, 2026 looks like it’s going to be particularly strong.

Roddie Mackenzie: Hi, I’ll take that one. This is Roddie again. Yes. So, look, as we think about the — we talked about the macro uncertainty. Well, of course, a couple of recent announcements on tariffs and OPEC numbers have caused that short term volatility, but something that’s been kind of overlooked is over the past three months, the majors, particularly the European majors, have basically come out and said we are refocusing on oil and gas. We are going to play to our strengths. We are going to invest in upstream. And specifically, you know, BP, Shell and Equinor, talking about spending more money on exploration. And when you look at what’s projected in terms of CapEx spend, we’re expected to see around a 40% increase for deepwater between 2025 and 2029.

So, — that’s because, as Keelan had mentioned, the investment economics, the returns expected for deepwater developments are superior to most other forms of investment. So, we think that that will play heavily into what’s going to happen in the offshore market today. So, in terms of active utilization, we definitely see — or are aligned with the projections that show we could be adding 20 rigs between now and the next three or four years. We also believe that we will see more exploration that will trigger yet further developments. And this is all driven by the overarching theme that, you know, the IEA, for example, just republished their projections that show oil and gas will increase in consumption to 2050. So, previously, all of those curves came down at some point in 2030s or 2040s.

But the most recent projections show that even in the weakest economic case, oil and gas consumption will continue through the middle of the century. So, for us, we think that’s very solid fundamentals that can only support positive activity and positive day rates going forward.

Noel Parks: Great. Thanks. And so then would you say it would be fair to say that, you know, given the last couple of years have shown these signs based on just very limited, industry supply of high spec rigs, have shown these sides of very positive demand fundamentals. And so is it safe to say at this point that — at this point, new contracts, even in low, mid 400, at that level, sort of is the, the proof point that this is essentially a strong cycle fundamentally as opposed to whatever fears there may have been out there that, oh my gosh, to get, get these rigs signed, we’re going to have to see a big rollback in, in pricing? Would you say that that fear is pretty much off the table now or should be?

Roddie Mackenzie: Yes. I do. I mean, I think there was maybe a moment in time there where there was a tremendous amount of pressure. But I think many of the drillers have, are looking past 2025 looking to 2026, and 2027. So, from our point of view, that’s pretty solid. You may be seeing a floor for those long-term contracts. Again, as we said before, near-term stuff, short-term stuff, yes, I think, there’s many things possible there, but the fundamentals are just too good on a long-term basis. So, certainly would not make sense to lock in premium assets at below market rates.

Jeremy Thigpen: Yes. And when we look at the operators and their decision processes and what they’re looking to do with their portfolios, as Roddie indicated, you know, clearly, you know we believe it’s up and to the right. And when it comes to the assets that are available to work, there are there are barriers to how many assets can actually go to work and the timing of those. And so we think, it’s a very constructive space that we’re heading into. And so each driller, takes a portfolio approach and focuses on their own particular strategies. And in our case, we believe that perhaps now is not necessarily the right time to lock up, for those future years. But, we’ll continue to believe strongly in the future.

Noel Parks: Great. Thanks for the reminder about the timing barriers to getting rigged rig ads done. I think it’s also really important dynamic. Appreciate it. Thanks for the update.

[Mother Lode]

Addendum:
“We also improved our balance sheet with the repayment of $210 million in outstanding debt.”

Obvious next question when you are going to make some money

[Mother Lode]

200 million to retire debt (solely attributable to principal) or just payments on principal and interest?