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Transocean Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results Montag, 10. November 2014 - 02:42


Transocean Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results

(Thomson Reuters ONE via COMTEX) --ZUG, SWITZERLAND-November 9, 2014-Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN)

- Revenues were $2.270 billion, compared with $2.328 billion in the second quarter of 2014;

- Operating and maintenance expenses were $1.318 billion, increased from $1.213 billion in the prior period;

- Net loss attributable to controlling interest was $2.217 billion, including $2.569 billion of net unfavorable items. This compares with second quarter net income attributable to controlling interest of $587 million;

- On a per diluted share basis, net loss attributable to controlling interest was $6.12. After adjusting for net unfavorable items, adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $352 million, or $0.96 per diluted share;

- The Annual Effective Tax Rate(1) was 24.8 percent, up from 12.6 percent;

- Cash flows from operating activities were $882 million, up from $636 million;

- Fleet revenue efficiency(2) was 92.6 percent, compared with 95.0 percent in the second quarter. Revenue efficiency on ultra-deepwater rigs was 91.6 percent, compared with 94.0 percent;

- Fleet utilization(3) was 75 percent, versus 78 percent; and

- Contract backlog was $23.6 billion as of the October 15, 2014 Fleet Status Report.

ZUG, SWITZERLAND-November 9, 2014-Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest for the three months ended September 30, 2014 of $2.217 billion, or $6.12 per diluted share. Third quarter 2014 results included net unfavorable items of $2.569 billion, or $7.08 per diluted share, as follows:

- $1.921 billion, or $5.29 per diluted share, resulting from a non-cash goodwill impairment. The impairment is due primarily to the decline in the market valuation of the company's contract drilling services business;

- $693 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, associated with an impairment of the Deepwater Floater asset group due to the deterioration of the market outlook;

- $7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in impairments of assets classified as held for sale;

- $4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, associated with the loss on disposal of assets and other miscellaneous items; and

- $3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in costs related to one-time termination benefits.

These net unfavorable items were partially offset by:

- $45 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in favorable discrete tax benefits; and

- $14 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, related to a favorable adjustment in contingencies associated with the Macondo well incident.

After consideration of these net unfavorable items, third quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $352 million, or $0.96 per diluted share.

For the three months ended September 30, 2013 the company reported net income attributable to controlling interest of $546 million, $1.50 per diluted share, which included net favorable items of $51 million, or $0.14 per diluted share. After consideration of these net favorable items, adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $495 million, or $1.36 per diluted share. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP adjusted net income and diluted earnings per share to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the accompanying schedules.

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014 decreased $58 million sequentially to $2.270 billion. The decrease was due primarily to lower revenue efficiency and an increase in out-of-service time, partly offset by the commencement of operations of the company's two ultra-deepwater newbuilds, Deepwater Asgard and Deepwater Invictus.

Operating and maintenance expenses increased $105 million sequentially to $1.318 billion, as anticipated. The increase was due primarily to higher shipyard expenses mainly associated with planned special periodic surveys and other maintenance on several harsh environment floaters as well as contract preparation on the Transocean Amirante.

General and administrative expenses decreased $11 million sequentially to $52 million. The decrease was due mainly to lower project-related legal and professional fees, and lower personnel costs resulting from the company's organizational efficiency initiative.

Transocean's third quarter Effective Tax Rate(4) decreased to 0.7 percent from 10.7 percent in the second quarter of 2014. The decrease was primarily associated with the goodwill impairment and favorable changes in estimates related to prior years' tax liabilities partly offset by movements of rigs between jurisdictions, U.K. legislation associated with bareboat charter payments to affiliates, and foreign currency impacts. Transocean's Annual Effective Tax Rate for the third quarter of 2014 was 24.8 percent versus 12.6 percent for the prior quarter. Income tax expense included an unfavorable tax expense of $39 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, to reflect the increase in the Annual Effective Tax Rate to 16.7 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, from 13.8 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $122 million in the third quarter, up from $112 million sequentially. Capitalized interest was $33 million, a sequential decrease of $9 million due primarily to the commencement of operations of the Deepwater Asgard and the Deepwater Invictus. Interest income was $6 million, compared with $15 million in the second quarter.

Cash flows from operating activities increased $246 million to $882 million mainly due to changes in working capital.

Capital expenditures increased $14 million to $365 million.

Update on Caledonia Offshore Drilling

Transocean has elected to not pursue a private placement of shares of Caledonia Offshore Drilling at this time. The internal separation of Caledonia is substantially complete and key standalone performance details will be reported beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014. Transocean maintains full flexibility to pursue all options to maximize the value of Caledonia, including divestiture in part or full to a public or private buyer, a spin, or a public offering.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

All non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations to the most comparative GAAP measure are displayed in quantitative schedules on the company's website at www.deepwater.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements described in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements contain words such as "possible," "intend," "will," "if," "expect" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in tax estimates, impairment of goodwill, impairment of the Deepwater Floater asset group, operating hazards and delays, risks associated with international operations, actions by customers and other third parties, the future prices of oil and gas and other factors, including those and other risks discussed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and in the company's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize (or the other consequences of such a development worsen), or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the company or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which we become aware of, after the date hereof, except as otherwise may be required by law.

This press release, or referenced documents, do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and do not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of article 652a or article 1156 of the Swiss Code of Obligations or a listing prospectus within the meaning of the listing rules of the SIX Swiss Exchange. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.

Conference Call Information

Transocean will conduct a teleconference starting at 8:00 a.m. EST, 2:00 p.m. CET, on Monday, November 10, 2014 to discuss the period's results. To participate, dial +1 913-312-1448 and refer to confirmation code 7358763 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

In addition, the teleconference will be simulcast in a listen-only mode over the Internet and can be accessed at Transocean's website, www.deepwater.com, by selecting "Investor Relations/Overview." Supplemental materials that may be referenced during the teleconference will be posted to Transocean's website and can be found by selecting "Investor Relations/Financial Reports."

A replay of the conference call will be available after 11:00 a.m. EST, 5:00 p.m. CET, on November 10, 2014, and can be accessed by dialing +1 719-457-0820 and referring to the confirmation code 7358763. Also, a replay will be available by visiting the aforementioned website address. The archived call will be available for approximately 30 days.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on deepwater and harsh environment drilling services, and believes that it operates one of the most versatile offshore drilling fleets in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in, and operates a fleet of 79 mobile offshore drilling units consisting of 48 high-specification floaters (ultra-deepwater, deepwater and harsh environment drilling rigs), 21 midwater floaters and 10 high-specification jackups. In addition, the company has seven ultra-deepwater drillships and five high-specification jackups under construction.

For more information about Transocean, please visit the website www.deepwater.com.

Analyst Contacts:

Thad Vayda

+1 713-232-7551

Diane Vento

+1 713-232-8015

Media Contact:

Pam Easton

+1 713-232-7647

Notes

(1) Annual Effective Tax Rate is defined as income tax expense from continuing operations excluding various discrete items (such as changes in estimates and tax on items excluded from income before income tax expense), divided by income from continuing operations before income tax expense excluding gains on sales and similar items pursuant to the accounting standards for income taxes. See the accompanying schedule entitled "Supplemental Effective Tax Rate Analysis."

(2) Revenue efficiency is defined as actual contract drilling revenues for the measurement period divided by the maximum revenue calculated for the measurement period, expressed as a percentage. Maximum revenue is defined as the greatest amount of contract drilling revenues the drilling unit could earn for the measurement period, excluding amounts related to incentive provisions. See the accompanying schedule entitled "Revenue Efficiency."

(3) Rig utilization is defined as the total number of operating days divided by the total number of rig calendar days in the measurement period, expressed as a percentage. See the accompanying schedule entitled "Utilization."

(4) Effective Tax Rate is defined as income tax expense for continuing operations divided by income from continuing operations before income taxes. See the accompanying schedule entitled "Supplemental Effective Tax Rate Analysis."

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                                                  Three months ended                                                                                               Nine months ended                                                                                           
                                                                                        September 30,                                                                                                                                                             September 30,
                                                  2014                                          2013                                            2014                                          2013                                       
                                                                                                                                                             
Operating revenues                                                                                  
Contract drilling revenues                                           $                    2,215                    $                    2,402                      $                    6,785                    $                    6,868                 
Other revenues                                                         55                         47                           152                        129                   
                                                    2,270                      2,449                        6,937                      6,997                 
Costs and expenses                                                                                  
Operating and maintenance                                              1,318                      1,386                        3,800                      4,102                 
Depreciation                                                           288                        273                          849                        834                   
General and administrative                                             52                         67                           172                        211                   
                                                    1,658                      1,726                        4,821                      5,147                 
Loss on impairment                                                     (2,768               )                        (17                  )                          (2,833               )                        (54                  )
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net                                 (12                  )                        32                           (14                  )                        23                    
Operating income (loss)                                                (2,168               )                        738                          (731                 )                        1,819                 
                                                                                 
Other income (expense), net                                                                         
Interest income                                                        6                          11                           31                         39                    
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized                           (122                 )                        (142                 )                          (360                 )                        (445                 )
Other, net                                                             6                          (4                   )                          12                         (21                  )
                                                    (110                 )                        (135                 )                          (317                 )                        (427                 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense     (2,278               )                        603                          (1,048               )                        1,392                 
Income tax expense                                                     (16                  )                        63                           136                        214                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations                               (2,262               )                        540                          (1,184               )                        1,178                 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                 (1                   )                        8                            (16                  )                        (6                   )
                                                                                 
Net income (loss)                                                      (2,263               )                        548                          (1,200               )                        1,172                 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest              (46                  )                        2                            (26                  )                        (2                   )
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest               $                    (2,217               )                      $                    546                        $                    (1,174               )                      $                    1,174                 
                                                                                 
Earnings (loss) per share-basic                                                                     
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations                           $                    (6.12                )                      $                    1.48                       $                    (3.20                )                      $                    3.25                  
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations                           -                          0.02                         (0.04                )                        (0.02                )
Earnings (loss) per share                                            $                    (6.12                )                      $                    1.50                       $                    (3.24                )                      $                    3.23                  
                                                                                 
Earnings (loss) per share-diluted                                                                   
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations                           $                    (6.12                )                      $                    1.48                       $                    (3.20                )                      $                    3.25                  
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations                           -                          0.02                         (0.04                )                        (0.02                )
Earnings (loss) per share                                            $                    (6.12                )                      $                    1.50                       $                    (3.24                )                      $                    3.23                  
                                                                                 
Weighted-average shares outstanding                                                                 
Basic                                                                  362                        360                          362                        360                   
Diluted                                                                362                        361                          362                        360                   

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           September 30,                                 December 31,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2014                                                                                2013
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $                    2,873                    $                    3,243                 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2,174                      2,162                 
of $14 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Materials and supplies, net of allowance for obsolescence                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       835                        737                   
of $95 and $80 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Assets held for sale                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            50                         148                   
Deferred income taxes, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      160                        151                   
Other current assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            275                        331                   
Total current assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6,367                      6,772                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Property and equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          30,107                     29,518                
Less accumulated depreciation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   (8,419               )                        (7,811               )
Property and equipment, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     21,688                     21,707                
Goodwill                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1,014                      2,987                 
Other assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    895                        1,080                 
Total assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $                    29,964                   $                    32,546                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Liabilities and equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $                    892                      $                    1,106                 
Accrued income taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            130                        53                    
Debt due within one year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     362                        323                   
Other current liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2,162                      2,072                 
Total current liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       3,546                      3,554                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Long-term debt                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  9,991                      10,379                
Deferred income taxes, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      258                        374                   
Other long-term liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     1,210                      1,554                 
Total long-term liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     11,459                     12,307                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Commitments and contingencies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Redeemable noncontrolling interest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              7                          -                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Shares, CHF 15.00 par value, 396,260,487 authorized, 167,617,649 conditionally authorized, 373,830,649 issued and 362,234,868 outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 373,830,649 authorized, 167,617,649 conditionally authorized, 373,830,649 issued and 360,764,100 outstanding at December 31, 2013     5,168                      5,147                 
Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5,775                      6,784                 
Treasury shares, at cost, 2,863,267 held at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (240                 )                        (240                 )
Retained earnings                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               4,088                      5,262                 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (185                 )                        (262                 )
Total controlling interest shareholders' equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 14,606                     16,691                
Noncontrolling interest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         346                        (6                   )
Total equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    14,952                     16,685                
Total liabilities and equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $                    29,964                   $                    32,546                

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

                                                     Three months ended                                                                                               Nine months ended                                                                                           
                                                                                           September 30,                                                                                                                                                             September 30,
                                                     2014                                          2013                                            2014                                          2013                                       
                                                                                                                                                                
Cash flows from operating activities                                                                                                         
Net income (loss)                                                       $                    (2,263               )                      $                    548                        $                    (1,200               )                      $                    1,172                 
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities                                  
Amortization of drilling contract intangibles                             (4                   )                        (5                   )                          (12                  )                        (21                  )
Depreciation                                                              288                        273                          849                        834                   
Share-based compensation expense                                          24                         36                           75                         85                    
Loss on impairment                                                        2,768                      17                           2,833                      54                    
Loss on impairment of assets in discontinued operations                   -                          14                           -                          14                    
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net                                    12                         (32                  )                          14                         (23                  )
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets in discontinued operations, net         -                          (31                  )                          10                         (49                  )
Deferred income taxes                                                     (94                  )                        (28                  )                          (134                 )                        (64                  )
Other, net                                                                10                         27                           27                         77                    
Changes in deferred revenue, net                                          10                         (33                  )                          80                         (68                  )
Changes in deferred costs, net                                            (52                  )                        30                           (32                  )                        38                    
Changes in operating assets and liabilities                               183                        (193                 )                          (856                 )                        (904                 )
Net cash provided by operating activities                                 882                        623                          1,654                      1,145                 
                                                                                    
Cash flows from investing activities                                                                   
Capital expenditures                                                      (365                 )                        (450                 )                          (1,847               )                        (1,290               )
Proceeds from disposal of assets, net                                     102                        170                          203                        174                   
Proceeds from disposal of assets in discontinued operations, net          (1                   )                        68                           35                         131                   
Proceeds from repayment of notes receivable                               -                          2                            101                        14                    
Proceeds from sale of preference shares                                   -                          -                            -                          185                   
Other, net                                                                -                          -                            (15                  )                        -                     
Net cash used in investing activities                                     (264                 )                        (210                 )                          (1,523               )                        (786                 )
                                                                                    
Cash flows from financing activities                                                                   
Repayments of debt                                                        (75                  )                        (77                  )                          (318                 )                        (1,673               )
Proceeds from restricted cash investments                                 69                         77                           176                        283                   
Deposits to restricted cash investments                                   -                          (8                   )                          (20                  )                        (112                 )
Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interest                             443                        -                            443                        -                     
Distribution of qualifying additional paid-in capital                     (272                 )                        (202                 )                          (746                 )                        (404                 )
Other, net                                                                (27                  )                        (1                   )                          (36                  )                        (28                  )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                       138                        (211                 )                          (501                 )                        (1,934               )
                                                                                    
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                      756                        202                          (370                 )                        (1,575               )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                          2,117                      3,357                        3,243                      5,134                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                              $                    2,873                    $                    3,559                      $                    2,873                    $                    3,559                 

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FLEET OPERATING STATISTICS

                                    Operating Revenues (in millions)
                                    Three months ended                                                                                                                                                                                                    Nine months ended
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   September 30,
                                    September 30,                                 June 30,                                      September 30,                                 2014                                                               2013
                                                       2014                                                                                2014                                                                                2013
Contract drilling revenues                                                                                     
  High-Specification Floaters:                                                              
  Ultra-Deepwater Floaters:         $                    1,135                    $                    1,167                  $                      1,177                    $                    3,498                                         $                    3,425
  Deepwater Floaters                  233                        252                        345                        744                                             887
  Harsh Environment Floaters          247                        254                        300                        787                                             867
  Total High-Specification Floaters   1,615                      1,673                      1,822                      5,029                                           5,179
  Midwater Floaters                   442                        441                        419                        1,295                                           1,229
  High-Specification Jackups          154                        160                        157                        449                                             439
Contract intangible revenue                              4                          4                          4                          12                                              21
Total contract drilling revenues                         2,215                      2,278                      2,402                      6,785                                           6,868
                                                                                            
Other revenues                                                                                                 
  Client reimbursable revenues        46                         43                         46                         133                                             125
  Integrated services and other       9                          7                          1                          19                                              4
Total other revenues                                     55                         50                         47                         152                                             129
Total revenues                                         $                    2,270                    $                    2,328                    $                    2,449                    $                    6,937                                         $                    6,997
                                                                                            
                                                                                            
                                    Average Daily Revenue (1)
                                    Three months ended                                                                                                                                                                                                    Nine months ended
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   September 30,
                                    September 30,                                 June 30,                                      September 30,                                 2014                                                               2013
                                                       2014                                                                                 2014                                                            2013
  High-Specification Floaters:                                                              
  Ultra-Deepwater Floaters          $                    527,200                  $                    538,700                  $                    525,900                  $                    537,700                                       $                    497,000
  Deepwater Floaters                  357,700                    371,100                    363,400                    373,700                                         348,800
  Harsh Environment Floaters          585,300                    452,000                    466,800                    487,800                                         456,300
  Total High-Specification Floaters   500,600                    491,000                    475,700                    497,400                                         456,900
  Midwater Floaters                   353,000                    363,100                    316,400                    350,200                                         302,700
  High-Specification Jackups          167,800                    173,400                    164,300                    167,900                                         164,500
Total                                                  $                    409,900                  $                    410,000                  $                    392,400                  $                    411,000                                       $                    379,000
                                                                                            
(1) Average daily revenue is defined as contract drilling revenues earned per operating day.  An operating day is defined as a calendar day during which a rig is contracted to earn a dayrate during the firm contract period after commencement of operations.

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FLEET OPERATING STATISTICS (continued)

                                    Utilization (2)
                                    Three months ended                                                                                                                                                                                                    Nine months ended
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   September 30,
                                    September 30,                                 June 30,                                      September 30,                                 2014                                          2013
                                                       2014                                                                                2014                                                                                2013
  High-Specification Floaters:                                         
  Ultra-Deepwater Floaters          83%                                           88%                                           90%                                           87%                                           94%
  Deepwater Floaters                59%                                           62%                                           83%                                           61%                                           69%
  Harsh Environment Floaters        65%                                           88%                                           100%                                          84%                                           100%
  Total High-Specification Floaters 74%                                           81%                                           90%                                           80%                                           88%
  Midwater Floaters                 65%                                           64%                                           63%                                           64%                                           61%
  High-Specification Jackups        99%                                           95%                                           95%                                           93%                                           96%
Total Drilling Fleet                                   75%                                           78%                                           83%                                           77%                                           81%
                                                                       
(2) Rig utilization is defined as the total number of operating days divided by the total number of available rig calendar days in the measurement period, expressed as a percentage.

Revenue Efficiency(3)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Trailing Five Quarters and Historical Data                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                3Q 2014                                            2Q 2014                                            1Q 2014                                            4Q 2013                                            3Q 2013                                                                            FY 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  FY 2013
Ultra-Deepwater                                    91.6%                                              94.0%                                              96.4%                                              90.0%                                              92.5%                                              89.4%                                              93.2%
Deepwater                                          93.3%                                              94.5%                                              100.5%                                             95.0%                                              91.1%                                              91.0%                                              91.4%
Harsh Environment Floaters                         94.7%                                              95.7%                                              96.3%                                              92.1%                                              99.9%                                              96.9%                                              97.1%
Midwater Floaters                                  92.2%                                              97.0%                                              91.1%                                              92.3%                                              95.3%                                              93.5%                                              90.9%
High-Specification Jackups                         97.0%                                              97.3%                                              94.5%                                              97.2%                                              98.9%                                              97.8%                                              95.0%
Total                                              92.6%                                              95.0%                                              95.7%                                              91.7%                                              94.0%                                              91.7%                                              93.0%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
(3) Revenue efficiency is defined as actual contract drilling revenues for the measurement period divided by the maximum revenue calculation for the measurement period, expressed as a percentage.  Maximum revenue is defined as the greatest amount of contract drilling revenues the drilling unit could earn for the measurement period, excluding amounts related to incentive provisions.      

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Supplemental Effective Tax Rate Analysis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
(In US$ millions)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                  Three months ended                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Nine months ended                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                  September 30,                                 June 30,                                      September 30,                                                                  September 30,                                                                                    September 30,                                                
                                                  2014                                          2014                                          2013                                                                           2014                                                                                             2013                                                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes         $                    (2,278               )                      $                    676                      $                    603                                                       $                    (1,048                                                   )                                     $                    1,392                                   
  Add back (subtract):                                                                                                                                                                       
  Litigation matters                                (21                  )                        -                          29                                                          (18                                                      )                                       103                                     
  One-time termination benefits                     4                          4                          16                                                          9                                                                             26                                      
  Loss on impairment of goodwill and other assets   2,768                      -                          -                                                           2,833                                                                         37                                      
  Loss (gain) on disposal of other assets, net      3                          (1                   )                        (34                                    )                                       2                                                                             (34                                    )
  Loss on financial instruments                     -                          -                          -                                                           -                                                                             19                                      
  Loss on retirement of debt                        -                          4                          -                                                           5                                                                             2                                       
Adjusted income from continuing operations before income taxes         476                        683                        614                                                         1,783                                                                         1,545                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                             
Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations                (16                  )                        72                         63                                                          136                                                                           214                                     
  Add back (subtract):                                                                                                                                                                       
  Litigation matters                                (7                   )                        -                          10                                                          (6                                                       )                                       36                                      
  One-time termination benefits                     1                          -                          1                                                           1                                                                             4                                       
  Loss on impairment of goodwill and other assets   95                         -                          -                                                           95                                                                            -                                       
  Loss (gain) on disposal of other assets, net      -                          -                          (12                                    )                                       -                                                                             (12                                    )
  Changes in estimates (1)                          45                         14                         55                                                          72                                                                            77                                      
Adjusted income tax expense from continuing operations (2)           $                    118                      $                    86                       $                    117                                                       $                    298                                                                         $                    319                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                             
Effective Tax Rate (3)                                                 0.7                  %                        10.7                 %                        10.4                                   %                                       (13.0)                                                   %                                       15.4                                   %
                                                                                                                                                                                             
Annual Effective Tax Rate (4)                                          24.8                 %                        12.6                 %                        19.1                                   %                                       16.7                                                     %                                       20.6                                   %
                                                                                                                                                                                             
(1) Our estimates change as we file tax returns, settle disputes with tax authorities or become aware of other events and include changes in (a) deferred taxes, (b) valuation of allowances on deferred taxes and (c) other tax liabilities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
(2) The three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 includes $39 million of additional tax expense (benefit) reflecting the catch-up effect of an increase (decrease) in the annual effective tax rate from the previous quarter estimate.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
(3) Effective Tax Rate is income tax expense for continuing operations, divided by income from continuing operations before income taxes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
(4) Annual Effective Tax Rate is income tax expense for continuing operations, excluding various discrete items (such as changes in estimates and tax on items excluded from income before income taxes) divided by income from continuing operations before income tax expense excluding gains and losses on sales and similar items pursuant to the accounting standards for income taxes and estimating the annual effective tax rate.                                                                                                                             

Transocean Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

(in US$ millions, except per share data)

                                                 YTD                  QTD                  YTD                  QTD                  QTD
                                                 09/30/14             09/30/14             06/30/14             06/30/14             03/31/14
Adjusted Net Income                                                          
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest, as reported $(1,174)             $(2,217)             $1,043               $587                 $456
Add back (subtract):                                                         
Litigation matters                                                  (12)                 (14)                 2                    -                    2
One-time termination benefits                                       8                    3                    5                    4                    1
Loss on impairment of goodwill and other assets                     2,686                2,621                65                   -                    65
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net                              2                    3                    (1)                  (1)                  -
Loss on retirement of debt                                          5                    -                    5                    4                    1
Loss on disposal of assets in discontinued operations               10                   -                    10                   -                    10
Loss (income) from discontinued operations                          6                    1                    5                    7                    (2)
Discrete tax items and other, net                                   (72)                 (45)                 (27)                 (14)                 (13)
Net income, as adjusted                                             $1,459               $352                 $1,107               $587                 $520
                                                          
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share:                                         
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, as reported                      $(3.24)              $(6.12)              $2.86                $1.61                $1.25
Add back (subtract):                                                         
Litigation matters                                                  (0.03)               (0.04)               0.01                 -                    0.01
One-time termination benefits                                       0.02                 0.01                 0.01                 0.01                 -
Loss on impairment of goodwill and other assets                     7.39                 7.22                 0.19                 -                    0.19
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net                              0.01                 0.01                 -                    -                    -
Loss on retirement of debt                                          0.01                 -                    0.01                 0.01                 -
Loss on disposal of assets in discontinued operations               0.03                 -                    0.03                 -                    0.03
Loss (income) from discontinued operations                          0.02                 -                    0.01                 0.02                 (0.01)
Discrete tax items and other, net                                   (0.21)               (0.12)               (0.08)               (0.04)               (0.04)
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted                             $4.00                $0.96                $3.04                $1.61                $1.43

                                          YTD                  QTD                  YTD                  QTD                  YTD                  QTD                  QTD
                                          12/31/13             12/31/13             09/30/13             09/30/13             06/30/13             06/30/13             03/31/13
Adjusted Net Income                                                       
Net income attributable to controlling interest, as reported $1,407               $233                 $1,174               $546                 $628                 $307                 $321
Add back (subtract):                                                      
Litigation matters                                           78                   11                   67                   19                   48                   -                    48
One-time termination benefits                                27                   5                    22                   15                   7                    7                    -
Loss on early lease termination                              3                    3                    -                    -                    -                    -                    -
Loss on impairment of assets                                 64                   27                   37                   -                    37                   37                   -
Gain on disposal of assets, net                              (22)                 -                    (22)                 (22)                 -                    -                    -
Loss on retirement of debt                                   2                    -                    2                    -                    2                    1                    1
Loss on financial instruments                                19                   -                    19                   -                    19                   19                   -
Loss on impairment of assets in discontinued operations      14                   -                    14                   14                   -                    -                    -
Gain on disposal of assets in discontinued operations        (54)                 (5)                  (49)                 (31)                 (18)                 (3)                  (15)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations                   32                   (9)                  41                   9                    32                   15                   17
Discrete tax items and other, net                            (82)                 (5)                  (77)                 (55)                 (22)                 11                   (33)
Net income, as adjusted                                      $1,488               $260                 $1,228               $495                 $733                 $394                 $339
                                                       
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share:                                      
Diluted earnings per share, as reported                      $3.87                $0.64                $3.23                $1.50                $1.73                $0.84                $0.88
Add back (subtract):                                                      
Litigation matters                                           0.21                 0.03                 0.19                 0.05                 0.13                 -                    0.13
One-time termination benefits                                0.07                 0.01                 0.06                 0.04                 0.02                 0.02                 -
Loss on early lease termination                              0.01                 0.01                 -                    -                    -                    -                    -
Loss on impairment of assets                                 0.17                 0.07                 0.10                 -                    0.10                 0.10                 -
Gain on disposal of assets, net                              (0.06)               -                    (0.06)               (0.06)               -                    -                    -
Loss on retirement of debt                                   0.01                 -                    0.01                 -                    0.01                 -                    -
Loss on financial instruments                                0.05                 -                    0.05                 -                    0.05                 0.05                 -
Loss on impairment of assets in discontinued operations      0.04                 -                    0.04                 0.04                 -                    -                    -
Gain on disposal of assets in discontinued operations        (0.15)               (0.01)               (0.14)               (0.09)               (0.05)               (0.01)               (0.04)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations                   0.09                 (0.03)               0.11                 0.02                 0.09                 0.04                 0.05
Discrete tax items and other, net                            (0.22)               (0.01)               (0.21)               (0.14)               (0.06)               0.04                 (0.09)
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted                      $4.09                $0.71                $3.38                $1.36                $2.02                $1.08                $0.93

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