Transocean Files 8K - Regulation FD

Transocean Ltd. (RIG) filed a Form 8K - Regulation FD Disclosure - with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on December 08, 2016.

On December 8, 2016, Transocean Ltd. announced that the Issuer has closed its previously-announced offering of the Notes pursuant to Rule 144A/Regulation S under the Securities Act to eligible purchasers. The net proceeds of approximately $609 million from the Notes will be used primarily for the purpose of partially financing the construction of the Deepwater Proteus.

A copy of the press release announcing the closing of the offering is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The full text of this SEC filing can be retrieved at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451505/000145150516000266/rig-20161208x8k.htm

Any exhibits and associated documents for this SEC filing can be retrieved at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451505/000145150516000266/0001451505-16-000266-index.htm

Public companies must file a Form 8-K, or current report, with the SEC generally within four days of any event that could materially affect a company's financial position or the value of its shares.

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December 08, 2016 16:49 ET (21:49 GMT)

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