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Seadrill (NYSE: SDRL) Announces Settlement Agreement

Written By Jason Stutman

Posted October 11, 2013

Seadrill Limited Announces Settlement

Seadrill Partners, a subsidiary of Seadrill Limited (NYSE:SDRL) has agreed to 37 days of non-payment during a mobilization period as part of an operator settlement. The non-payment period is due to modifications and repairs needed to meet regulatory requirements and receive authorization from Canadian authorities to commence operation. The loss is expected to negatively impact the company’s third quarter results.

Offsetting this negative development, Seadrill has announced the negotiation of an extension contract for the east coast Canadian rig. The contract would extend operations to April 2017 and has an estimated revenue potential of $337 million.

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