InsideArbitrage Potential Deal Alert: Transocean (RIG) Discussing Merger With Rival Seadrill (SDRL)

POTENTIAL DEAL DETAILS

Bloomberg reported that Transocean (RIG) is in talks to merge with rival offshore drilling contractor Seadrill (SDRL), just as oil explorers around the world are returning to the sea.

Discussions are ongoing about the potential structure of a combination.

Transocean Ltd. Investor Relations

Seadrill Limited Investor Relations

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