Transocean Secures Key Shareholder Support for Valaris Merger with Board Seat Agreement

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Transocean secured a support agreement with a major shareholder, Famatown Finance Limited, granting them a board seat in exchange for voting in favor of the Valaris merger and agreeing to standstill provisions.

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• Support Agreement Signed

  Transocean entered into a support agreement with Famatown Finance Limited and Kristian Johansen on May 19, 2026, to secure support for the Valaris merger.

• Board Representation Granted

  Kristian Johansen will be nominated for election to Transocean's board, conditioned on shareholder approval of the Valaris merger. Famatown also gains observer rights if their nominee is not on the board.

• Merger Support and Standstill Covenants

  Famatown commits to voting in favor of the Valaris merger and agrees to standstill provisions, preventing activist actions or opposition during the agreement term.

• Facilitates Valaris Merger

  This agreement is critical for securing shareholder approval for the all-stock acquisition of Valaris, which is currently undergoing a DOJ antitrust review, as detailed in a concurrent PREM14A filing.

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Transocean has entered into a support agreement with Famatown Finance Limited, a significant shareholder, to secure their vote in favor of the proposed all-stock merger with Valaris. In exchange for a board seat for Kristian Johansen and potential observer rights, Famatown has agreed to customary standstill and voting covenants, preventing them from opposing the merger or taking activist actions. This agreement is crucial for de-risking the shareholder approval process for the Valaris acquisition, especially given the ongoing regulatory review by the DOJ, and will terminate upon the closing of the business combination.