Transocean Ltd. Announces Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Redemption of Deepwater Aquila Notes

The credit facility changes remain conditional on the Valaris acquisition closing, while the Aquila debt retirement is complete.

Rhea-AI Summary

Transocean (RIG) announced an amended credit agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary, Transocean International, to expand its revolving credit facility. Upon effectiveness, revolving commitments will rise from $510 million to $750 million, and scheduled maturity will extend from June 2028 to October 2031. Effectiveness depends on closing Transocean’s previously announced Valaris acquisition and customary conditions; certain covenants and other terms will also change.

Separately, Transocean fully retired its 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 on October 1, 2026. It settled $165 million of principal, plus a call premium and accrued unpaid interest, using cash on hand and the associated debt service reserve account. Interest expense savings to maturity are approximately $22 million.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Revolving commitments will increase to $750 million from $510 million upon the agreement’s effectiveness. 12% of market cap
• Moderate pointAquila Notes retirement eliminated $165 million of outstanding principal on October 1, 2026. 2.6% of market cap
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Facility maturity will extend from June 2028 to October 2031 upon effectiveness.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Interest expense savings to maturity are approximately $22 million following the Aquila Notes retirement.
• Minor pointRevolving facility syndication was oversubscribed.

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• Moderate pointNotes redemption used cash on hand and debt service reserve funds, including a call premium and accrued unpaid interest.
• Minor pointAgreement effectiveness remains conditional on closing the Valaris acquisition and customary conditions.
• Minor pointFacility obligations remain guaranteed by Transocean and certain subsidiaries and secured by drilling rigs and related collateral.

News Explained

The amendment is signed but remains conditional, so the added revolving capacity is not yet effective.

Transocean International has entered into the amended credit agreement, but it is not yet effective; when effective, revolving commitments rise from $510 million to $750 million and scheduled maturity moves from June 2028 to October 2031, subject to customary conditions and the closing of Valaris.

The facility will continue to be guaranteed by Transocean and certain subsidiaries and secured by certain drilling rigs and related collateral.

Key Figures

Revolving commitments: $750 million Facility maturity: June 2028 to October 2031 Notes redeemed: $165 million +1 more

Revolving commitments

$750 million

Up from $510 million, upon agreement effectiveness

Facility maturity

June 2028 to October 2031

Scheduled maturity extension upon agreement effectiveness

Notes redeemed

$165 million

Outstanding principal of the 8.00% Senior Secured Notes retired in full

Note coupon

8.00%

Senior Secured Notes due 2028, retired in full

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Aug 06

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1. Aug 06

   Q2 earnings

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   Q2 filing reported the existing $510 million facility, with $456 million available and no borrowings.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

revolving credit facility, administrative agent, collateral agent, senior secured notes

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revolving credit facility financial

"existing credit agreement and related revolving credit facility"

A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.

administrative agent financial

"Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent"

An administrative agent is a bank or financial firm appointed to handle the day-to-day paperwork and communication for a group of lenders on a loan or credit agreement, acting as the central point for collecting payments, distributing funds, monitoring covenants, and sharing information. For investors, the administrative agent matters because it influences how quickly lenders receive updates, how smoothly repayments and waivers are handled, and how effectively the lending group enforces terms — think of it as a property manager coordinating tasks for multiple owners.

collateral agent financial

"as administrative agent and collateral agent"

A collateral agent is a neutral third party that holds and manages the assets pledged to secure a loan on behalf of a group of lenders, acting like the keyholder to a shared safe. If the borrower falls behind, the collateral agent enforces the lenders’ rights and coordinates who gets what, which affects how quickly and how much lenders can recover. Investors care because the agent’s role shapes recovery prospects, enforcement speed and the clarity of lenders’ claims.

senior secured notes financial

"the 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028"

Senior secured notes are loans a company sells to investors that are backed by specific assets and given first priority for repayment if the company defaults. Because they have a claim on collateral and are paid before other debts, they usually offer lower risk and correspondingly lower interest than unsecured debt; investors use them to judge how safe repayment and recovery of principal might be, like holding a mortgage instead of an unsecured credit card balance.

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STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Transocean International Limited (the “Company”), entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and certain lenders. The effectiveness of the agreement is subject to customary conditions and the closing of Transocean Ltd.’s previously announced acquisition of Valaris Limited.

Upon its effectiveness, the agreement will amend and restate the Company’s existing credit agreement and related revolving credit facility to:

(i)	Extend the scheduled maturity date thereof from June 2028 to October 2031;
(ii)	Increase the total amount of revolving commitments to $750 million from $510 million; and
(iii)	Modify certain covenants and other terms thereunder.

The revolving credit facility was oversubscribed during syndication, reflecting strong lender support.

The revolving credit facility will continue to be guaranteed by Transocean Ltd. and certain subsidiaries and secured by certain drilling rigs and related collateral. 

Separately, Transocean retired the 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “Aquila Notes”) in full on October 1, 2026. The outstanding principal amount of $165 million, plus a call premium and accrued but unpaid interest, was settled using cash on hand and funds from the associated debt service reserve account. Interest expense savings to maturity is approximately $22 million. The early retirement of the Aquila Notes reflects the company’s commitment to prioritize deleveraging, reduce interest expense and simplify the balance sheet.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. Transocean specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 20 ultra-deepwater floaters and seven harsh environment floaters.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements described herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements could contain words such as “expected,” “approximately,” “if,” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are beyond our control, and in many cases, cannot be predicted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the level of activity in offshore oil and gas exploration and development, exploration success by producers, operating hazards and delays, risks associated with international operations, actions by customers and other third parties, the fluctuation of current and future prices of oil and gas, the global and regional supply and demand for oil and gas, the intention to scrap certain drilling rigs, the effects of the spread of and mitigation efforts by governments, businesses and individuals related to contagious illnesses, and other factors, including our expectations regarding the timing, completion and anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination with Valaris Limited, an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of Bermuda, and other risks discussed in Transocean's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in Transocean's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: www.sec.gov. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. We expressly disclaim any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or beliefs with regard to the statement or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law. All non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations to the most comparative GAAP measure are displayed in quantitative schedules on Transocean’s website at www.deepwater.com.

This press release, or referenced documents, do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and do not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”) or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean and its securities, including the merits and risks involved, when making any investment decision involving Transocean securities.

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FAQ

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What changes does Transocean’s amended revolving credit agreement provide?

Upon effectiveness, revolving commitments will increase from $510 million to $750 million, and scheduled maturity will extend from June 2028 to October 2031. The agreement also modifies certain covenants and other terms. Effectiveness is subject to closing the previously announced Valaris acquisition and customary conditions.

When did Transocean redeem the Deepwater Aquila Notes, and how much interest will it save?

Transocean fully retired the 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 on October 1, 2026, with interest expense savings to maturity of approximately $22 million. The settlement covered $165 million of outstanding principal, plus a call premium and accrued unpaid interest.

What collateral and guarantees support Transocean’s revolving credit facility?

The revolving credit facility will continue to be guaranteed by Transocean and certain subsidiaries and secured by certain drilling rigs and related collateral.