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Transocean Ltd. gets the green light from Brazil to merge with Valaris Limited.

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Transocean's planned purchase of Valaris cleared Brazil's review without restrictions. This moves the deal closer to completion, though a waiting period and other closing conditions remain.

RIG · Transocean Ltd.

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That removes a key approval hurdle for Transocean's planned purchase of Valaris. The deal is not complete: a 15-day wait must begin after publication, and other closing conditions remain.

VAL · Valaris Limited

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Brazil's decision moves Valaris's planned sale to Transocean closer to completion without restrictions. Valaris owners would receive Transocean shares, but a waiting period and other closing conditions remain.

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