M&A
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.70
DOJ issues Second Request on Transocean-Valaris merger, extending HSR waiting period
Transocean Ltd.
- On May 4, 2026, Transocean and Valaris each received a DOJ Second Request under the HSR Act.
- Second Request extends HSR waiting period until 30 days after both parties substantially comply.
- Transocean withdrew its initial HSR filing on April 1, 2026, and refiled on April 3, 2026.
- Deal exchange ratio is 15.235 Transocean shares per Valaris share; other conditions remain pending.