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30. Transocean

Rank: 30 (Previous rank: N.A.)
CEO: Robert L. Long
Address: Chemin de Blandonnet 2
Vernier, Switzerland 01214

The offshore contractor drills in deeper waters than any competitor.

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Financials: Latest Results

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	$ millions (past 4 qtrs.)	% growth (3 yr. annual rate)	Growth rank
Revenues**	12,682.0	67	11
Net income**	3,955.0	—	—
Total return	—	-4	92
Earnings per share	—	73	26

Share price
As of 8/3/09	$82.06
Beat the S&P 500*	Yes
P/E (current fiscal year est.)	6

Industry: Energy

Industry rank	Company	Fastest-Growing rank	Revenues ($ millions)
1	Arena Resources	8	183.7
2	ITC Holdings	18	631.9
3	Transocean	30	12,682.0


4	Atwood Oceanics	45	608.2
5	National Oilwell Varco	47	14,227.0
6	NRG Energy	60	7,241.0
7	Noble	66	3,481.2
8	Cameron International	79	5,766.6
9	Gulfmark Offshore	86	437.2
10	McDermott International	91	6,615.3
11	Diamond Offshore Drilling	92	3,643.7
12	Helmerich & Payne	94	2,250.3
13	Enbridge	99	14,849.4

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From the August 31, 2009 issue

Notes:
* Through June 30, 2009. The S&P 500 returned -8.22% annually over the same period.
** Through the quarter ended on or before April 30, 2009.

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