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This quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of Transocean Ltd.'s financial performance, operations, and significant events for the period ended March 31, 2012, including discussions of

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How to fill out FORM 10-Q

1. Download the FORM 10-Q from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website or your company’s internal resources.
2. Start with the Cover Page: Fill in the name of the issuer, the title of the securities, and the relevant period covered.
3. Include a Table of Contents if necessary, detailing the sections in the report.
4. Complete the Financial Statements section: Include the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statements of shareholders' equity.
5. Prepare the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section: Discuss financial results, trends, and significant events affecting the company.
6. Fill out the Notes to Financial Statements: Include disclosures related to accounting policies, contingent liabilities, and other pertinent information.
7. Review and complete the Signatures section: Ensure that the report is signed by authorized company officials.
8. Ensure that all information is accurate and complies with SEC regulations before submission.
9. Submit the completed FORM 10-Q electronically through the EDGAR system.

Who needs FORM 10-Q?

1. Publicly traded companies are required to file FORM 10-Q to provide quarterly updates to their shareholders and the SEC.
2. Investors and analysts use FORM 10-Q to assess a company’s financial health and performance during the quarter.
3. Regulatory authorities like the SEC need FORM 10-Q to monitor compliance with reporting requirements.

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What triggers the filing of Form 10?

The SEC requires a company to file SEC Form 10 when it has more than $10 million in total assets and more than 500 shareholders. A company with fewer shareholders or assets may voluntarily make this SEC filing, but it is not required.

What is the difference between a 10-K and a 10-Q?

While 10K reports are due annually and must include audited financial statements, 10Q reports are due quarterly, three times a year, and include unaudited financial statements. 10Q filings provide shareholders and the public an on-going update on a company's performance over the year.

What is the difference between a Form 10-K and a Form 10-Q?

While 10K reports are due annually and must include audited financial statements, 10Q reports are due quarterly, three times a year, and include unaudited financial statements. 10Q filings provide shareholders and the public an on-going update on a company's performance over the year.

Is Form 10-Q audited?

Form 10-Q is similar to Form 10-K but less detailed. Additionally, the financial statements in a 10-Q are near the beginning of the filing, unlike the 10-K. The financial statements in a Form 10-Q are considered unaudited, unlike in the 10-K, where a full audit is performed.

Which of the following entities requires the filing of the Form 10-Q?

Yes, all U. S. public companies issuing common shares of stock that trade on exchanges are required to file Form 10-Q.

What is Form 10-Q used for?

The 10-Q provides a window into the financial health of a company. Investors can use the form to get a sense of its quarterly earnings and other elements of its operations and to compare them to previous quarters. Thus, it is a dependable performance-tracking tool.

Who signs 10-Q?

At least one complete copy of the report filed with the Commission and one such copy filed with each exchange must be manually signed on the registrant's behalf by a duly authorized officer of the registrant and by the principal financial or chief accounting officer of the registrant.

Who has to file 10-Q?

Any publicly traded company must file the Form 10-Q, along with the Form 10-K and other required filings. The SEC gives two timeframes for filing: Large accelerated and accelerated filers with a float exceeding $700 million need to submit Form 10-Q within forty days of the quarter's end.

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What is FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q is a quarterly report filed by publicly traded companies with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to disclose their financial performance and other significant information.

Who is required to file FORM 10-Q?

All publicly traded companies in the United States, including foreign companies that have registered securities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are required to file FORM 10-Q.

How to fill out FORM 10-Q?

To fill out FORM 10-Q, companies must complete various sections including the cover page, financial statements, management's discussion and analysis (MD&A), and disclosures about internal controls and risk factors using the SEC's guidance and requirements.

What is the purpose of FORM 10-Q?

The purpose of FORM 10-Q is to provide investors and regulators with timely and relevant information about a company's financial condition, results of operations, and other significant developments on a quarterly basis.

What information must be reported on FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q must include financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, disclosures on market risk, internal controls, and any unregistered sales of equity securities, among other important company data.