Global Marine and Santa Fe International Corporation Complete Merger Of Equals
"This merger of two great companies creates the world's premier drilling contractor," GlobalSantaFe chairman, Robert E. "Bob" Rose, said. "With a focus on providing a full spectrum of premium equipment and services, GlobalSantaFe has the size and reach to serve the world's largest oil and gas companies in every key offshore drilling region."
C. Stedman "Sted" Garber, GlobalSantaFe president and chief executive officer, said, "This combination speaks to the future. Meeting the challenges of our marketplace requires a company that can embrace the changing needs of our customers as well as maintain the financial strength necessary to operate effectively through volatile business cycles. What will not change, however,is our commitment to safety, the environment, ethics and customer service."