Valaris Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti Investigates Proposed Transocean Acquisition

Law firm examines if Valaris shareholders are being adequately compensated in the all-stock deal.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC is investigating the proposed acquisition of Valaris Limited by Transocean Ltd. Under the terms of the deal, Valaris shareholders would receive 15.235 shares of Transocean stock for each Valaris share they own. KSF is seeking to determine if this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or if the deal undervalues Valaris.

Why it matters

The investigation by KSF, led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., aims to ensure Valaris shareholders are receiving fair value for their shares in the all-stock transaction with Transocean.

The details

KSF is examining whether the terms of the proposed acquisition, in which Valaris shareholders would receive 15.235 shares of Transocean stock for each Valaris share, adequately compensates Valaris investors. The law firm is also looking into the process that led to the deal's structure.

  • The proposed acquisition of Valaris by Transocean was announced on February 10, 2026.

The players

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

A law firm investigating the proposed acquisition of Valaris by Transocean to ensure Valaris shareholders are receiving fair value.

Charles C. Foti, Jr.

The former Attorney General of Louisiana and a partner at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC.

Valaris Limited

An offshore drilling services company that has agreed to be acquired by Transocean Ltd.

Transocean Ltd.

An offshore drilling contractor that has agreed to acquire Valaris Limited in an all-stock transaction.

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What they’re saying

“If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-val/ to learn more.”

— Lewis S. Kahn, Managing Partner, Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (Business Wire)

The takeaway

This investigation by a prominent law firm highlights the importance of ensuring shareholders receive fair value in mergers and acquisitions, especially in all-stock deals where the final payout is dependent on the acquiring company's stock price performance.