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Transocean (RIG) director Chad Deaton buys 35,000 shares in open market

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Transocean Ltd. director Chad C. Deaton reported an open-market purchase of company shares. On July 2, 2026, he bought 35,000 Registered Shares at $4.95 per share. Following this transaction, his directly held position increased to 237,421 shares of Transocean.

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Insider DEATON CHAD C
Role null
Bought 35,000 shs ($173K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Registered Shares 35,000 $4.95 $173K
Holdings After Transaction: Registered Shares — 237,421 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Shares purchased 35,000 shares Open-market purchase on July 2, 2026
Purchase price $4.95 per share Price paid for Registered Shares
Shares owned after transaction 237,421 shares Direct ownership following the July 2, 2026 trade
Transaction code P Indicates open-market or private purchase
Transaction direction buy Classified as net-buy in transaction summary
Registered Shares financial
"security_title: "Registered Shares""
Shares that are recorded by name in a company’s official shareholder register, so the company knows exactly who owns them and must update its records when they change hands. For investors this matters because registered shares make it easier to receive dividends, vote at meetings and prove ownership—like having a named entry in an address book rather than an anonymous ticket—reducing confusion and improving legal and tax transparency.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
transaction code P financial
"transaction_code_description: "Purchase in open market or private transaction""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
direct ownership financial
"ownership_type: "direct" and ownership_code: "D""
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Transocean (RIG) director Chad C. Deaton report?

Chad C. Deaton reported an open-market purchase of Transocean shares. He bought 35,000 Registered Shares on July 2, 2026, increasing his direct ownership stake in the company as disclosed in this Form 4 insider trading report.

How many Transocean (RIG) shares did Chad C. Deaton buy and at what price?

Chad C. Deaton purchased 35,000 Transocean Registered Shares. The reported purchase price was $4.95 per share, reflecting an open-market transaction as indicated by transaction code P in the Form 4 filing for this insider trade.

What is Chad C. Deaton’s total Transocean (RIG) shareholding after this Form 4 trade?

After the reported transaction, Chad C. Deaton directly owns 237,421 Transocean shares. This total reflects his position following the July 2, 2026 open-market purchase of 35,000 Registered Shares disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Transocean (RIG) Form 4 transaction a buy or a sell?

The Form 4 shows a buy transaction. Chad C. Deaton executed an open-market purchase, acquiring 35,000 Registered Shares of Transocean at $4.95 per share, identified with transaction code P and a transaction direction labeled as buy.

Did the Transocean (RIG) Form 4 include any derivative security transactions?

The Form 4 does not report any derivative security transactions. It lists only a single non-derivative transaction involving Registered Shares, and the derivativeSummary section in the structured data is empty, indicating no options or similar instruments here.

What does transaction code P mean in the Transocean (RIG) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code P denotes an open-market or private purchase of securities. In this Transocean filing, it confirms that Chad C. Deaton bought 35,000 Registered Shares at $4.95 per share rather than selling or exercising derivative securities.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
DEATON CHAD C

(Last)(First)(Middle)
TURMSTRASSE 30

(Street)
STEINHAUSEN6312

(City)(State)(Zip)

SWITZERLAND

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Transocean Ltd. [ RIG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Registered Shares07/02/2026P35,000A$4.95237,421D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Debra Kupferman by Power of Attorney07/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)