---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-027091"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VAL"
cik: "0000314808"
company_name: "Valaris Ltd"
filed_at: "2026-07-01T13:00:48+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-01T13:02:17.365168+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Valaris and Transocean clear CFIUS; DOJ second request extends timeline

## Summary
- CFIUS clearance received June 29, 2026; condition satisfied for merger.
- DOJ Second Request issued May 4; parties cannot certify compliance before July 31, 2026.
- Merger consideration: 15.235 Transocean shares per Valaris share.
- Closing expected H2 2026, pending shareholder approval and other conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-027091
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VAL
- cik: 0000314808
- company_name: Valaris Ltd
- filed_at: 2026-07-01T13:00:48+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/314808/000114036126027091/0001140361-26-027091-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/314808/000114036126027091/ef20077172_8k.htm

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