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Transocean Ltd (RIG) stock rose 8.15% after securing an $80M contract for its Deepwater Conqueror drillship in Equatorial Guinea, starting in 2027. The company also received U.S. antitrust approval for its Valaris acquisition. RIG reported $966M in revenue and $170M in net income for Q2 2026, with a book value multiple of 0.69x.

US antitrust regulators approved the merger of Transocean and Valaris, which was previously halted in May due to anti-monopoly scrutiny. The deal has been long-anticipated.

Transocean (RIG) announced DOJ antitrust approval for its $5.8B all-stock acquisition of Valaris (VAL). The approval was disclosed in an 8-K filing.

The US DOJ closed its investigation into Transocean's $5.8B acquisition of Valaris, clearing a key regulatory hurdle. The deal, still under review in Brazil, is expected to close in Q4 2026, according to a securities filing.

Transocean Ltd. (RIG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events. As previously announced, on February 9, 2026, Transocean Ltd., a Swiss corporation (“ Transocean ”), and Valaris Limited , an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of Bermuda (“ Valaris ”), entered into a Business Combination Agree

Valaris Ltd (VAL) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events. As previously announced, on February 9, 2026, Valaris Limited , an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of Bermuda (“ Valaris ”), and Transocean Ltd., a Swiss corporation (“ Transocean ”), entered into a Business Combination Agree

Transocean (RIG) secured a 170-day contract for the Deepwater Conqueror, adding $80M to its 2027 backlog. The stock has seen mixed short-term performance but strong long-term gains. Analysts debate its valuation, with some suggesting it's undervalued at $5.43, targeting $9.00, while others estimate fair value at $6.59. Risks include offshore dayrate softening and regulatory hurdles for the Valaris merger.

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Transocean secured a two-well contract for its Deepwater Conqueror drillship in Equatorial Guinea, starting in 2027. The 170-day campaign follows its current $530,000/day US Gulf of Mexico contract. The deal adds $80m to backlog, excluding extra services and mobilization costs, according to the company.

Valaris (VAL) shares rose 8.5% after oil prices increased 4.5% to $106/barrel due to strikes on Russian, Ukrainian, and Saudi oil facilities. The strikes may reduce land-based oil supply, benefiting offshore drillers like Valaris, which is merging with Transocean (RIG). The merger would create the world's largest offshore rig operator. Valaris' stock performance depends on supply disruptions and merger approval.