Vantage Drilling (VTG) Buys Dragonquest Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

March 21, 2012 6:47 AM EDT
After the close, Vantage Drilling Company (Amex: VTG) announced a deal to acquire the rights and obligations under the construction contract for the ultra-deepwater drillship known as Dragonquest from Valencia Drilling Corporation, a Marshall Islands corporation for approximately $164 million.

In addition to the purchase price, Vantage Drilling will be responsible for funding the remaining construction-related payments for the Dragonquest. Vantage has also agreed to pay up to $5 million of Valencia's costs and expenses at closing. The closing of the acquisition is subject to specified closing conditions.


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