
U.S. HSR Waiting Periods Expire for Subsea 7–Saipem Merger
U.S. HSR waiting periods have expired for the proposed Subsea 7–Saipem merger, while competition reviews continue in the European Union and Australia.

U.S. HSR waiting periods have expired for the proposed Subsea 7–Saipem merger, while competition reviews continue in the European Union and Australia.

Subsea 7 reported Q2 2026 net income of $254 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $471 million as its full-year margin guidance increased to approximately 24%.

The European Commission has opened a Phase II investigation into the proposed EUR 21 billion Saipem-Subsea 7 merger over competition concerns in the market for SURF services.

Worley Rosenberg has secured a subsea fabrication contract from Subsea 7 for Equinor’s Fram Sør development in the northern North Sea.

Subsea 7 reported higher Q3 earnings with improved margins, strong operational activity and a record $13.9bn backlog, reinforcing visibility for 2026 and 2027.

Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE is reviewing the Saipem–Subsea 7 merger as Petrobras, ExxonMobil, and TechnipFMC warn of competition risks in subsea and PLSV markets.
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