Transocean Lands $300M Ultra-Deepwater Drillship Contract
RIG has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $2.76.
Summary
Transocean secured a $300 million contract for an ultra-deepwater drillship, adding to its growing backlog. This follows the $1 billion Equinor deal announced in July and the $185 million semisubmersible awards in June. The new contract strengthens revenue visibility and supports the company's improving financial position after a $170 million Q2 profit. No details on duration or day rates were provided. Transocean Ltd. filed an 8K under Regulation FD.
At the time of this announcement, RIG was trading at $5.93 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $6.5B. The 52-week trading range was $2.76 to $7.66. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.