Core Viewpoint - Transocean Ltd. and Seadrill Limited are in discussions for a potential merger to capitalize on the recovery of the oil and gas exploration industry, which has positively impacted their share prices despite significant year-to-date declines [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Implications - A merger between Transocean and Seadrill would enhance operational efficiency and position the combined entity as a leader in the competitive oil-field services market [2]. - The merger would support Transocean's strategy to grow its backlog of work, utilizing advanced rigs for deepwater projects [2]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The potential merger reflects a trend of consolidation in the offshore drilling market, highlighted by Noble Corporation's recent acquisitions of Diamond Offshore and Maersk Drilling [3]. - Offshore oil and gas exploration has seen significant growth, with deepwater exploration investments surpassing shale investments due to stable recovery rates and lower costs [4]. - Major offshore investments include TotalEnergies SE's $10.5 billion joint venture in Offshore Suriname and Exxon's $10 billion project in Nigeria, indicating a robust future for offshore service contractors [4].

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Earnings Announcement - Transocean Ltd will report its third quarter 2024 earnings on October 30, 2024 [1] - The company will hold a teleconference to discuss the results on October 31, 2024 at 9 a m EDT, 2 p m CET [1] - The teleconference can be accessed via phone or through the company's website in listen-only mode [1] - A replay of the conference call will be available after 12 p m EDT, 5 p m CET on October 31, 2024 and archived for approximately 30 days [1] Company Overview - Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells [2] - The company specializes in ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services [2] - Transocean operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world [2] - The company owns or has partial ownership interests in 34 mobile offshore drilling units, including 26 ultra-deepwater floaters and 8 harsh environment floaters [2] Contact Information - Analyst Contact: Alison Johnson, +1 713-232-7214 [3] - Media Contact: Pam Easton, +1 713-232-7647 [3]

Offshore driller Transocean Ltd. (RIG) has achieved another significant milestone by signing a one-year contract for its ultra-deepwater drillship, Deepwater Conqueror. The new operator remains undisclosed, but it is currently engaged with US energy giant Chevron in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract, which is scheduled to begin by October 2025, is valued at about $193 million and is also expected to grow the company’s backlog substantially. As of July 2024, Transocean had a backlog of $8.64 billion.RIG’s Adv ...

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced a one-year contract for the Deepwater Conqueror with an undisclosed operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The contract is expected to commence in October 2025 and contribute approximately $193 million in backlog, including additional services. About Transocean Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes ...

Market Overview - The S&P 500 has reached a new all-time high, indicating strong bullish momentum in the financial markets [1] - There are still stocks that have not yet caught up to this momentum, presenting potential investment opportunities for generating alpha [1] Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) - SQM stock is currently trading at 65% of its 52-week high, indicating a significant performance gap compared to the S&P 500 [3] - The consensus price target for SQM is $50 per share, suggesting a potential upside of 14.6% from its current price of $43.94 [6] - BMO Capital Markets has set a higher price target of $65 per share, indicating a potential upside of 49% [6] - The demand for lithium is expected to rise due to increased electric vehicle adoption, positioning SQM favorably in the market [6] Transocean Ltd. (RIG) - Transocean stock trades at 54% of its 52-week high, providing a gap for potential growth [8] - The stock is positioned to benefit from rising oil prices, which could lead to higher earnings per share (EPS) [9] - Analysts have set a price target of $9 per share for Transocean, indicating a potential increase of over 100% from its current trading price of $4.23 [9] SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI) - SoFi stock is currently trading at 76% of its 52-week high, with a price target of $9.08, suggesting a potential upside of 15% [12] - The company is projected to increase its EPS to $0.10 over the next 12 months, a tenfold increase from the current level of $0.01 [12] - Analysts have reiterated a "Buy" rating for SoFi, reflecting positive sentiment regarding its growth potential [12]

Abstract Aerial Art A lot has happened since my last coverage of Transocean (NYSE:RIG) stock. The oil prices have plunged. Transocean announced $645 million in non-cash impairment charge, which made the company's stock plunge in value. But the company also received a new contract award, which is largely ignored by the market. Many market players and analysts expect an imminent recession. But bear in mind that Transocean’s top managers believe in the company they manage. So, why should we not take the hi ...

Transocean Ltd. (RIG) has secured a new assignment with the British oil major, BP plc (BP) , in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The company’s Deepwater Atlas ultra-deepwater drillship has been contracted for the assignment. The contract, valued at $232 million, has a duration of 365 days, with a 365-day option. Work related to the assignment is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2028. The Deepwater Atlas drillship is one of the two eighth-generation drillships to join Transocean’s fleet in 2022.  Notably, ...

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced a 365-day contract for the Deepwater Atlas with bp in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The contract also provides for a 365-day option. The program is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2028 and contribute approximately $232 million in backlog, excluding a mobilization fee. There are no additional services provided under the contract. About Transocean Transocean is a leading internation ...

The sliding price of oil was a huge headwind for energy stocks.The biggest news of the week in energy was that Brent crude oil prices fell by 7% to $71.32 per barrel, which sent most energy stocks into a tailspin. The price drop was largely driven by the release of relatively weak U.S. economic data. The ISM manufacturing reading was just 47.2%, indicating a contraction in manufacturing orders. On Friday, we learned just 142,000 jobs were added in the U.S. in August, well below the 161,000 expected, and rev ...