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Transocean Ltd. (RIG) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 16, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Deepwater Asgard awarded five-well Eastern Mediterranean contract with approximately $158 million backlog.
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Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Deepwater Asgard awarded five-well Eastern Mediterranean contract with approximately $158 million backlog
- 390-day campaign expected to begin in fourth quarter 2026, supporting future utilization
- Contract excludes additional services and mobilization or demobilization compensation, creating potential upside
- Total backlog additions approximate $1.6 billion since early April, including Norway and Brazil fixtures
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Deepwater Asgard awarded five-well, 390-day Eastern Mediterranean contract beginning Q4 2026
- Contract adds approximately $158 million to backlog, excluding additional services and mobilization compensation
- Approximately $1.6 billion in backlog additions since early April, strengthening forward revenue visibility
- Award supports utilization and pricing momentum across Transocean’s ultra-deepwater fleet of 20 floaters
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