Ensco Says SEC Plans No Action in 2008 Brazil Probe
04 Septiembre 2018 - 11:32AM
Noticias Dow Jones
By Colin Kellaher
Ensco PLC (ESV) on Tuesday said the Securities and Exchange
Commission's enforcement division has completed its investigation
into alleged irregularities related to a 2008 contract in Brazil
and doesn't plan to recommend any action against the company.
The provider of offshore drilling services also said the Justice
Department has closed its inquiry into the matter and acknowledged
Ensco's full cooperation.
The investigation stemmed from alleged irregularities related to
a 2008 drilling-services agreement for the DS-5 drilling rig
between Petroleo Brasileiro S/A (PBR), or Petrobras, and Pride
International, which Ensco acquired in 2011.
Ensco said it voluntarily contacted the SEC and Justice
Department after it becoming aware of the alleged irregularities in
2015. However, Petrobras in early 2016 moved to terminate the
contract, setting off litigation that the companies settled last
month.
Ensco said its own investigation found no evidence that Pride,
Ensco or any current or former employees were aware of or involved
in any wrongdoing.
Write to Colin Kellaher at colin.kellaher@wsj.com
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