LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) is hosting a reception this evening at Lancaster
House to celebrate the opening of Ensco's new global headquarters in
London. The event is to introduce Ensco as one of the largest global
companies to move its legal domicile to the UK. The reception will be
attended by major business leaders.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Rabun stated, "Our
move to the UK will be tremendously beneficial for our customers,
employees and shareholders. London is an unequaled business and
financial centre, as well as a global transportation hub. Our new
headquarters will facilitate even greater relations with our major
customers and enhanced oversight of our worldwide operations."
Mr. Rabun added, "Our move to the UK has gone very smoothly, due in
large part to the valuable advice and assistance we have received from
various agencies within the UK government, especially UK Trade &
Investment. Through its efforts, we have been able to maximize our
transition to the UK."
Sir Andrew Cahn, CEO of UK Trade & Investment, added, "UKTI has been
working closely with Ensco on this important move. We welcome such
investment into the UK and believe that many overseas companies will
find that there are compelling reasons to have their headquarters or
main European office here. Above all, it shows that the UK really is
open for business."
Ensco, which has a market capitalisation of $6 billion, employs
approximately 3,600 people across five continents and 400 in the UK. It
operates eight premium jackup drilling rigs in the North Sea as part of
its fleet of more than 40 offshore drilling rigs worldwide for leading
energy customers.
About Ensco
Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) brings energy to the world as a global provider of
offshore drilling services to the petroleum industry. With a fleet of
ultra-deepwater semisubmersible and premium jackup drilling rigs, Ensco
serves customers with high-quality equipment, a well-trained workforce
and a strong record of safety and reliability. To learn more about
Ensco, please visit our website at www.enscoplc.com.
Ensco plc is registered in England No. 7023598 with offices located at 6
Chesterfield Gardens, London, W1J 5BQ.
About UK Trade & Investment
It helps overseas companies bring their high quality investment to the
UK's economy - acknowledged as Europe's best place from which to succeed
in global business. UKTI offers expertise and contacts through its
extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and
other diplomatic offices around the world.
Source: Ensco plc