Major bank: Mærsk, Fredriksen and Odfjell should join forces in drilling

It makes sense for Maersk Drilling, Odfjell Drilling and Northern Ocean to be merged, says Danske Bank. The latter two have Helene Odfjell and John Fredriksen as major shareholders, and both could see smaller ownership stakes following a merger, the bank projects.
Photo: Maersk Drilling
Photo: Maersk Drilling

Drilling company Maersk Drilling ought to merge with competitors Odfjell Drilling and Northern Ocean to bolster itself against competitors, concludes Danske Bank in a new analysis on the drilling rig market.

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