Transocean Recieves Petition From Carl Icahn For $4 Special Dividend

Transocean

today announced that certain Funds affiliated with Carl Icahn submitted to the company for vote at its 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") a dividend proposal of $4.00 per share. Additionally, the Funds provided a notice of nomination of 3 director candidates for election to Transocean's Board of Directors at its 2013 AGM and a proposal to repeal the company's staggered board. The Transocean Board of Directors will evaluate the proposals in due course.