Convenient parking, liquor license availability, a large potential customer base accustomed to visiting the destination, as well as the opportunity to build out spaces to specifications and size requirements have created an environment where operators are looking as much at Malls as Malls are looking for operators.

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Transocean is looking to navigate these challenges by concentrating on high specifications sectors such as ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling where the competitive intensity is considerably lower.

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