BRIEF-Seadrill says 2009 to confirm positive trend

OSLO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Oil rig company Seadrill Ltd (SDRL.OL) said on Thursday: * Results for 2009 to confirm positive trend, that will continue in 2010, 2011

* Has strong financial platform with outlook to maximize dividends

* Construction program for new rigs developing according to plan, budgets

* Repeats targets U.S. stock listing in Q1 2010

* Maintains an interest in taking an active role in consolidation

* Says sets a minimum $0.50 per share quarterly long-term dividend ambition

* Potential to increase dividend further with growth in backlog, improved financing

* In specific discussions with prospective customers for deepwater drillship West Gemini

* In general discussions regarding employment for deepwater rig West Capricorn

(Reporting by Oslo newsroom)