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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-04-16

Transocean Ltd. Awarded $158 Million Contract for Deepwater Asgard

Transocean Ltd. announced that its Deepwater Asgard has been awarded a five-well contract in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, expected to commence in Q4 2026 and contribute approximately $158 million to the company's backlog. This contract, along with other recent fixtures, has added approximately $1.6 billion to the company's backlog since the beginning of April.

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Transocean Ltd. RIG · NYSE
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0001451505-26-000032
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0001451505
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Medium impactEnergy

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Reported Item

New Major Contract General Statement

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Close before filing

$6.15

Next session

-3.4%

Since filing

-4.9%

Latest close

$5.85

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Precedent

Previous filings from RIG reporting the same item, with the next session's move:

Transocean Ltd. Announces $425 Million Contract Extension with Petrobras-7.4%
Transocean Ltd. Secures $1.0 Billion in New Contracts and Retires Senior Secured Notes+1.4%

About Transocean Ltd.

Transocean Ltd. is a leading offshore drilling contractor known for providing services in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Its primary function is to offer extensive deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling capabilities to major oil companies worldwide. Operating one of the most advanced fleets in the industry, Transocean owns and manages a range of drilling rigs, with capabilities to work in harsh environmental conditions and at extreme water depths, showcasing its technological prowess. The company significantly impacts the energy sector, supporting the search for hydrocarbon resources in offshore locations globally. Headquartered in Switzerland, Transocean is a pivotal player in satisfying the global demand for fossil fuels, influencing energy supply chains and economic activities linked to oil markets. Its advanced technological solutions cater to an industry where safety, efficiency, and environmental considerations are paramount, thereby securing its position as a crucial partner for global energy companies.

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