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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-05-04

Transocean Ltd. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results and Early Debt Retirement

Transocean Ltd. reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing contract drilling revenues of $1.08 billion, net income of $71 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $440 million. The company also announced the early retirement of its 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028, reducing interest expense by nearly $40 million. The company ended the period with total liquidity of $1.125 billion, including the undrawn revolving credit facility. Transocean added $1.6 billion in contract backlog at a weighted average dayrate of about $410,000.

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Transocean Ltd. RIG · NYSE
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0001451505-26-000041
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0001451505
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Earnings Beat Debt Covenant Violation Financial Instrument Agreement

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$6.84

Next session

-8.6%

Since filing

-14.5%

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$5.85

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Precedent

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

Transocean Ltd. Awarded $158 Million Contract for Deepwater Asgard-3.4%
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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