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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

SCHEDULE 14A

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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 


 

 

 

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Transocean Ltd.

 

 

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January 5, 2018

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

We previously sent you proxy materials for the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Transocean Ltd. to be held on January 16, 2018. The Transocean Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR each of the proposals that are being submitted to shareholders for approval at the extraordinary general meeting. 

 

Your vote is importantWe urge you to vote  TODAY by telephone or Internet, following the instructions on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form.

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Very truly yours,

 

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Merrill A. “Pete” Miller, Jr.Jeremy D. Thigpen

ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

TIME IS SHORT – PLEASE VOTE TODAY!

Remember, you can vote your shares by telephone or Internet -- 

just follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form. 

 

If you have any questions or need assistance in voting

your shares, please call our proxy solicitor:

 

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