Transocean Advances $5.8B Valaris Deal With Brazil Antitrust Nod
Transocean has received unconditional antitrust approval from Brazil's CADE for its $5.8 billion all-stock acquisition of Valaris, following earlier U.S. Department of Justice clearance. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2026, will create a 73-rig diversified fleet with over $200 million in cost synergies and a $10 billion backlog, positioning the combined company as an offshore drilling industry leader.