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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-018999"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VAL"
cik: "0000314808"
company_name: "Valaris Ltd"
filed_at: "2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T23:36:39.143589+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Valaris & Transocean receive DOJ Second Request, extending HSR review waiting period

## Summary
- On May 4, 2026, Valaris and Transocean received a Second Request from the DOJ under the HSR Act.
- The Second Request extends the waiting period until 30 days after both parties substantially comply.
- The merger was announced Feb 9, 2026: Transocean to acquire Valaris at 15.235 Transocean shares per Valaris share.
- Parties continue working cooperatively with DOJ; deal remains subject to other conditions including shareholder approvals.
- No change to expected closing timeline disclosed, but second request typically delays close.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-018999
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VAL
- cik: 0000314808
- company_name: Valaris Ltd
- filed_at: 2026-05-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/314808/000114036126018999/0001140361-26-018999-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/314808/000114036126018999/ef20072398_8k.htm

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