Maersk Drilling seen as next acquisition target
Transocean's acquisition of Songa Offshore is symptomatic of the acquisition wave in the sector, where many analysts view Maersk Drilling as the next major target. Transocean was allegedly also looking into the Maersk driller, a company which even major players describe as a big mouthful.
BY TOMAS KRISTIANSEN, SHIPPINGWATCH
Transocean's takeover of Songa Offshore serves as a manifestation of the consolidation that has begun in the offshore industry and will undoubtedly entail many remarkable mergers and acquisitions in coming years.
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