Transocean's Valaris Acquisition Wins Unconditional Brazilian Antitrust Approval

By Public Technologies
  • Brazilian competition authority CADE cleared Transocean's acquisition of Valaris without restrictions on October 13, 2026.
  • Publication in Brazil's Official Journal is expected October 15 or October 16, 2026, starting a 15-day waiting period.
  • Once the decision becomes final, all regulatory approval conditions for closing will be satisfied.
  • The February 9, 2026 agreement provides 15.235 acquirer shares for each issued and outstanding Valaris common share.
  • Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of the remaining conditions.


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