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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-05-26

Transocean Ltd. Approves Share Issuance and Organizational Changes

Transocean Ltd.'s shareholders approved several key amendments at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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Transocean Ltd. RIG · NYSE
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Details

The most significant change was the approval to issue up to 240,801,936 shares, with 100,000,000 shares to be held in treasury. Additionally, the AGM approved the dissolution of the Finance Committee and the election of 11 new directors and 3 Compensation Committee members. All proposals, including the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor, received majority approval.

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Item events

Reported Item

Articles of Incorporation Amendment Board Member Appointed Share Repurchase Program Announced Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill)

Market reaction

Close before filing

$6.81

Next session

-9.3%

Since filing

-14.1%

Latest close

$5.85

What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.

Precedent

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

Transocean Enters Support Agreement for Board Nomination-3.2%
Transocean Announces Business Combination with Valaris, Awaits Regulatory Review-9.4%
Transocean Ltd. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results and Early Debt Retirement-8.6%
Transocean Ltd. Awarded $158 Million Contract for Deepwater Asgard-3.4%
Transocean Ltd. Announces $425 Million Contract Extension with Petrobras-7.4%

Insider tape

Within 45 days of this filing, RIG insiders reported 1 Form 4 transaction — net buying of $173K.

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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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