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Transocean Ltd. (RIG): restructuring charge — Transocean to transfer drillship Ocean Rig Olympia plus cash for GSR stake; expects $150-160M Q1 impairment charge
Transocean Ltd.
- Subsidiaries agreed Feb. 9, 2023 to transfer stacked ultra-deepwater drillship Ocean Rig Olympia and nominal cash to Global Sea Mineral Resources NV for a noncontrolling ownership interest.
- Q1 2023 results to include estimated non-cash impairment charge of ~$150M to $160M.
- Charge reflects write-down of drillship value upon transfer; company takes equity stake in GSR.
- Rig had been stacked (idle); deal allows Transocean to monetize asset while gaining exposure to seabed mineral resources.