Seadrill settles rescue plan in the nick of time
John Fredriksen's struggling rig company Seadrill will get more than USD 1 billion in fresh capital and will postpone debt payments for several years. The plan will be implemented under US Chapter 11.
BY OLE ANDERSEN, SHIPPINGWATCH
Ailing driller Seadrill, controlled by John Fredriksen, presented a rescue plan Tuesday that will see the drilling company receive USD 1.06 billion in fresh capital while also postponing payment of debt totaling USD 5.7 billion for five years.
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