Exhibit 99.1

 

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Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

 

HAMILTON, Bermuda, October 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2024 operating revenues of $732 million, compared to operating revenues of $735 million in the second quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $56 million, compared to a net loss of $32 million in the second quarter. This equates to a loss of $6.86 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $4.29 in the second quarter. The third quarter included net charges totaling approximately $25 million, primarily reflecting the redemption premium on the 2026 notes and market adjustments on investments. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA was $222 million, compared to $218 million in the previous quarter.

 

Highlights

 

oLast week, Nabors announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Parker Wellbore. Parker’s lines of business include the leading franchise in U.S. tubular rentals – Quail Tools – as well as international tubular rentals, well construction services (including casing running), and drilling rigs. Parker expects to generate EBITDA of $180 million this year. Nabors has identified synergies potential at an annualized run-rate of $35 million within 12 months of closing. Nabors will acquire all of Parker’s issued and outstanding common stock in exchange for 4.8 million shares of Nabors common stock, subject to a share price collar. Nabors will also assume approximately $100 million in net debt.

 

oNabors Lower 48 rigs once again set notable performance milestones. A major operator in the Delaware Basin drilled three wells each with four-mile laterals, utilizing a Nabors PACE®-X rig equipped with a Canrig® Sigma topdrive. Sigma’s rated torque is the industry’s highest and is ideal for the larger-diameter drill pipe run on these wells. The rig also employed an NDS technology package.

 

oA large operator in the Eagle Ford drilled its longest well in the basin, incorporating a lateral length of more than four miles. The lateral was drilled in a single run without the use of rotary steerable systems. The rig was a Nabors PACE®-M1000, utilizing larger-diameter drill pipe.

 

oA large operator in the Bakken completed a four-mile lateral in a single run in under 12 days, utilizing a Nabors PACE®-X rig. This well is the operator’s first four-mile lateral, and the operator believes it is the quickest in the Bakken. The rig was equipped with a comprehensive package of NDS Smart technology.

 

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “We are excited as we move forward with our announced acquisition of Parker Wellbore. Our companies’ portfolios are highly complementary. Parker’s recent track record speaks for itself. Quail Tools, already the leader in its space, plays a key role as operators extend the lengths of their wellbore laterals. The transaction increases our scale, provides incremental growth and improves our leverage metrics.

 

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“Our third quarter operating results matched our overall expectations. Higher average daily margins and an improved mix drove growth in our International Drilling segment. International growth also resulted in better performance for our Drilling Solutions segment.

 

“Daily margins in our International Drilling segment exceeded the $17,000 mark in the third quarter. We reached this milestone earlier than we expected. This result demonstrates the earnings power of our International segment. During the quarter we also started up previously awarded rigs. We have a path to substantial international growth with 13 rigs scheduled to deploy through early 2026 in the Middle East and Latin America. The opportunity set on top of those planned start-ups is also substantial.

 

“In the Lower 48 market, our leading-edge pricing remained stable, supporting daily rig margins that were essentially in line with our expectations. Our average rig count was just under the prior quarter. Although we have not yet seen the anticipated increases in gas-directed drilling or a recovery from reductions driven by E&P consolidation, we look forward to an improvement in Lower 48 drilling activity in 2025.”

 

Segment Results

 

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $116.0 million, compared to $106.4 million in the second quarter. Average rig count increased to 85 from 84, driven by rig additions in Algeria and Saudi Arabia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the third quarter averaged $17,085, an increase of more than $1,000 compared to the prior quarter.

 

The U.S. Drilling segment reported third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $108.7 million, compared to $114.0 million in the second quarter. Nabors’ third quarter Lower 48 average rig count totaled 68, versus 69 in the second quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 averaged $15,051, versus $15,598 in the prior quarter.

 

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased to $34.3 million, compared to $32.5 million in the second quarter. This growth was driven by higher revenue in international markets of approximately 8% and higher penetration of performance software on Nabors U.S. rigs.

 

Rig Technologies’ adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million, versus $7.3 million in the second quarter. The decrease was spread across several business lines in the U.S., mainly capital equipment, spare parts, and energy transition.

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

 

Adjusted free cash flow was $18 million in the third quarter compared to $57 million in the preceding quarter. Capital expenditures totaled $118 million, including $37 million supporting the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia. This compares to $138 million in the second quarter, including $56 million supporting the newbuilds. The third quarter included two and a half additional months of interest payments for the notes issued late last year, translating into $11.7 million of interest. The first coupon payment for the notes occurred eight months after the notes were issued. Total interest payments for the quarter were $82 million, compared to $31 million in the prior quarter.

 

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William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “Last week we signed an agreement to acquire Parker Wellbore. The transaction is well aligned with our long-term strategy. It grows our capex-light NDS business, expands our international footprint, and helps us delever Nabors. Additionally, Parker is on track to earn meaningful EBITDA this year, totaling $180 million with attractive growth. Finally, Parker comes with low debt and it generates positive cash flow. This is before targeted annual synergies of $35 million. We are excited about the addition of Parker to the Nabors platform.

 

“Nabors’ third quarter results met our outlook. Daily adjusted gross margin in our International Drilling segment expanded by more than $1,000. We reached the $17,000 daily margin target a quarter ahead of schedule, driven by exceptional performances in Saudi Arabia and Latin America, which both increased daily margins, by $1,200 and $1,300 respectively. We have three rigs scheduled to deploy in the fourth quarter, each with attractive economics. These deployments will be somewhat offset by the 12-month suspension of three lower-margin rigs in the Kingdom.

 

“Strength in the international markets also led to sequential growth in our Drilling Solutions business. We experienced an increase in international casing running jobs, augmented by greater deployment of performance software products, driving the segment’s gross margin above 53%.

 

“In our Lower 48 drilling business, pricing discipline and strict expense control maintained our average daily margin above $15,000 and in line with our forecast. We expect relative stability in the fourth quarter in both margin and rig count. Our rig count forecast is dependent on stable oil prices, a similar level of churn, and stability in the overall market.

 

“Our capital spending target for the fourth quarter is now $230 million, with capital expenditures for SANAD newbuilds forecast at $105 million. The resulting annual capital spending forecast for 2024 is now $600 million, including $230 million related to the SANAD newbuilds. SANAD’s rig supplier has improved its performance in reaching manufacturing milestones. We now expect earlier delivery of our rigs going forward. This has accelerated approximately $40 million of newbuild capital spending into 2024. We are targeting reductions in various markets to offset this increase.

 

“Given the SANAD newbuild capital expenditures moving forward to 2024, the recent rig suspensions by Saudi Aramco and the slightly lower U.S. activity in the fourth quarter, we now expect our full year free cash flow to close the year between $100 and $130 million.”

 

Outlook

 

Nabors expects the following metrics for the fourth quarter of 2024:

 

U.S. Drilling

 

oLower 48 average rig count of approximately 68 rigs

oLower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of $15,000

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oAlaska and Gulf of Mexico combined adjusted EBITDA up approximately $1.5 million versus the third quarter, with an additional rig starting work in Alaska

 

International

 

oAverage rig count of approximately 84 rigs

oDaily adjusted gross margin of approximately $17,000

 

Drilling Solutions

 

oAdjusted EBITDA of $36 to $37 million

 

Rig Technologies

 

oAdjusted EBITDA of $9 to $10 million

 

Capital Expenditures

 

oCapital expenditures of $230 million, with $105 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia

oFull-year capital expenditures of approximately $600 million, with $230 million for the SANAD newbuilds

oThis forecast includes accelerated timelines from SANAD’s rig supplier totaling an estimated $40 million

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

 

oFull-year adjusted free cash flow of $100 to $130 million

 

Mr. Petrello concluded, “The results from our International Drilling segment demonstrate the value we are building in this business. With our pending rig deployments across markets, our path to future growth is well defined. Our success is driven in large part from our advanced technology. We see the global client base increasingly embracing the benefits of our solutions.”

 

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About Nabors Industries

 

Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With presence in more than 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, Nabors' actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements. 

 

Non-GAAP Disclaimer

 

This press release presents certain “non-GAAP” financial measures. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Adjusted operating income (loss) represents income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense, investment income (loss), and other, net. Adjusted EBITDA is computed similarly, but also excludes depreciation and amortization expenses. In addition, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) exclude certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. Net debt is calculated as total debt minus the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

 

Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company’s ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Management believes that this non-GAAP measure is useful information to investors when comparing our cash flows with the cash flows of other companies.

 

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Each of these non-GAAP measures has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss), net debt, and adjusted free cash flow, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability, performance and liquidity. Securities analysts and investors also use these measures as some of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. Reconciliations of consolidated adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, net debt to total debt, and adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operations, which are their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the tables at the end of this press release. We do not provide a forward-looking reconciliation of our outlook for Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Segment Gross Margin or Adjusted Free Cash Flow, as the amount and significance of items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures cannot be estimated at this time without unreasonable efforts. These special items could be meaningful.

 

Investor Contacts:  William C. Conroy, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423 or via e-mail william.conroy@nabors.com, or Kara Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-4954 or via email kara.peak@nabors.com. To request investor materials, contact Nabors' corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail mark.andrews@nabors.com

 

No Offer or Solicitation

 

This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Important Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

In connection with the proposed transaction with Parker, Nabors will file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of Nabors capital stock to be issued in connection with the proposed transaction. The Registration Statement will include a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Nabors and Parker. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the shareholders of each of Nabors and Parker seeking their approval of the proposed transaction and other related matters.

 

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WE URGE INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PARKER, NABORS AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Nabors or Parker free of charge at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, or from Nabors at its website, www.nabors.com, or from Parker at its website, www.parkerwellbore.com.

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

Nabors and certain of its directors, executive officers and other employees, and Parker and certain of its directors, executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies for security holder approvals to be obtained for the proposed transaction. A description of participants’ direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction when it is filed with the SEC. Information regarding Nabors’ directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 25, 2024 in connection with its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting Proxy Statement”) under “Proposal 1—Election of Directors— Director Nominees,” “Proposal 1—Election of Directors—Other Executive Officers,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Share Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers.” To the extent holdings of securities by potential Nabors participants (or the identity of such participants) have changed since the information printed in the Annual Meeting Proxy Statement, such information has been or will be reflected on Nabors’ Statements of Change in Ownership on Forms 3 and 4 filed with the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above. Information regarding Parker’s directors and executive officers is available on Parker’s website as indicated above.

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)  2024   2023   2024   2024   2023 
Revenues and other income:                         
Operating revenues  $731,805   $733,974   $734,798   $2,200,307   $2,280,180 
Investment income (loss)   11,503    10,169    8,181    29,885    31,778 
Total revenues and other income   743,308    744,143    742,979    2,230,192    2,311,958 
                          
Costs and other deductions:                         
Direct costs   431,705    447,751    440,225    1,309,007    1,365,611 
General and administrative expenses   63,976    62,182    62,154    187,881    187,144 
Research and engineering   14,404    14,016    14,362    42,629    42,371 
Depreciation and amortization   159,234    161,337    160,141    477,060    484,066 
Interest expense   55,350    44,042    51,493    157,222    135,347 
Other, net   41,608    35,546    12,079    69,795    (8,604)
Total costs and other deductions   766,277    764,874    740,454    2,243,594    2,205,935 
                          
Income (loss) before income taxes   (22,969)   (20,731)   2,525    (13,402)   106,023 
Income tax expense (benefit)   10,118    10,513    15,554    41,716    59,976 
                          
Net income (loss)   (33,087)   (31,244)   (13,029)   (55,118)   46,047 
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   (22,738)   (17,672)   (19,226)   (67,295)   (41,128)
Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors  $(55,825)  $(48,916)  $(32,255)  $(122,413)  $4,919 
                          
Earnings (losses) per share:                         
   Basic  $(6.86)  $(6.26)  $(4.29)  $(15.69)  $(2.79)
   Diluted  $(6.86)  $(6.26)  $(4.29)  $(15.69)  $(2.79)
                          
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:                         
   Basic   9,213    9,148    9,207    9,199    9,168 
   Diluted   9,213    9,148    9,207    9,199    9,168 
                          
Adjusted EBITDA  $221,720   $210,025   $218,057   $660,790   $685,054 
                          
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $62,486   $48,688   $57,916   $183,730   $200,988 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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   September 30,   June 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2024   2024   2023 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash and short-term investments  $459,302   $473,608   $1,070,178 
Accounts receivable, net   384,723    368,550    347,837 
Other current assets   228,300    235,632    227,663 
     Total current assets   1,072,325    1,077,790    1,645,678 
Property, plant and equipment, net   2,766,411    2,813,148    2,898,728 
Other long-term assets   714,900    724,755    733,559 
     Total assets  $4,553,636   $4,615,693   $5,277,965 
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY               
Current liabilities:               
Current debt  $-   $-   $629,621 
Trade accounts payable   316,694    331,468    294,442 
Other current liabilities   254,884    259,454    289,918 
     Total current liabilities   571,578    590,922    1,213,981 
Long-term debt   2,503,270    2,514,169    2,511,519 
Other long-term liabilities   244,679    247,587    271,380 
     Total liabilities   3,319,527    3,352,678    3,996,880 
                
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary   773,525    761,415    739,075 
                
Equity:               
Shareholders' equity   191,363    250,371    326,614 
Noncontrolling interest   269,221    251,229    215,396 
     Total equity   460,584    501,600    542,010 
     Total liabilities and equity  $4,553,636   $4,615,693   $5,277,965 

 

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SEGMENT REPORTING

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The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:  

 

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     June 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands, except rig activity)   2024     2023     2024     2024     2023  
Operating revenues:                                        
U.S. Drilling   $ 254,773     $ 276,385     $ 259,723     $ 786,485     $ 941,867  
International Drilling     368,594       344,780       356,733       1,074,686       1,002,478  
Drilling Solutions     79,544       72,831       82,961       238,079       224,729  
Rig Technologies (1)     45,809       61,437       49,546       145,511       183,481  
Other reconciling items (2)     (16,915 )     (21,459 )     (14,165 )     (44,454 )     (72,375 )
Total operating revenues   $ 731,805     $ 733,974     $ 734,798     $ 2,200,307     $ 2,280,180  
                                         
Adjusted EBITDA: (3)                                        
U.S. Drilling   $ 108,660     $ 117,357     $ 114,020     $ 343,083     $ 415,292  
International Drilling     115,951       96,175       106,371       324,820       283,114  
Drilling Solutions     34,311       30,419       32,468       98,566       95,089  
Rig Technologies (1)     6,104       7,221       7,330       20,235       18,583  
Other reconciling items (4)     (43,306 )     (41,147 )     (42,132 )     (125,914 )     (127,024 )
Total adjusted EBITDA   $ 221,720     $ 210,025     $ 218,057     $ 660,790     $ 685,054  
                                         
Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)                                        
U.S. Drilling   $ 41,694     $ 49,582     $ 45,085     $ 137,308     $ 210,859  
International Drilling     32,182       9,862       23,672       78,330       22,226  
Drilling Solutions     29,231       25,341       27,319       83,443       80,830  
Rig Technologies (1)     2,761       4,995       4,860       11,830       13,741  
Other reconciling items (4)     (43,382 )     (41,092 )     (43,020 )     (127,181 )     (126,668 )
Total adjusted operating income (loss)   $ 62,486     $ 48,688     $ 57,916     $ 183,730     $ 200,988  
                                         
Rig activity:                                        
Average Rigs Working: (7)                                        
     Lower 48     67.8       73.7       68.7       69.5       82.8  
     Other US     6.2       6.7       6.3       6.4       6.9  
U.S. Drilling     74.0       80.4       75.0       75.9       89.7  
International Drilling     84.7       77.2       84.4       83.4       76.9  
Total average rigs working     158.7       157.6       159.4       159.3       166.6  
                                         
Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8)                                        
     Lower 48   $ 34,812     $ 35,697     $ 35,334     $ 35,209     $ 36,324  
     Other US     66,352       56,163       68,008       66,205       64,312  
U.S. Drilling (10)     37,441       37,397       38,076       37,831       38,474  
International Drilling     47,281       48,528       46,469       47,041       47,728  
                                         
Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9)                                        
     Lower 48   $ 15,051     $ 15,855     $ 15,598     $ 15,561     $ 16,505  
     Other US     37,363       27,631       38,781       37,058       33,618  
U.S. Drilling (10)     16,911       16,833       17,544       17,379       17,820  
International Drilling     17,085       15,778       16,050       16,407       15,762  

 

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(1) Includes our oilfield equipment manufacturing activities.
   
(2) Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions related to our Rig Technologies operating segment.
   
(3) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)".
   
(4) Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses.
   
(5) Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense  and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)".
   
(6) Rig revenue days represents the number of days the Company's rigs are contracted and performing under a contract during the period.  These would typically include days in which operating, standby and move revenue is earned.
   
(7) Average rigs working represents a measure of the average number of rigs operating during a given period.  For example, one rig operating 45 days during a quarter represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the quarter.  On an annual period, one rig operating 182.5 days represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the year.  Average rigs working can also be calculated as rig revenue days during the period divided by the number of calendar days in the period.
   
(8) Daily rig revenue represents operating revenue, divided by the total number of revenue days during the quarter.   
   
(9) Daily adjusted gross margin represents operating revenue less direct costs, divided by the total number of rig revenue days during the quarter.   
   
(10) The U.S. Drilling segment includes the Lower 48, Alaska, and Gulf of Mexico operating areas.

 

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Reconciliation of Earnings per Share  

(Unaudited)  

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2024   2023   2024   2024   2023 
BASIC EPS:                         
Net income (loss) (numerator):                         
Income (loss), net of tax  $(33,087)  $(31,244)  $(13,029)  $(55,118)  $46,047 
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   (22,738)   (17,672)   (19,226)   (67,295)   (41,128)
Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders       (823)           (8,180)
Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary   (7,363)   (7,517)   (7,283)   (21,929)   (22,307)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:                         
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic  $(63,188)  $(57,256)  $(39,538)  $(144,342)  $(25,568)
                          
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic   9,213    9,148    9,207    9,199    9,168 
Earnings (losses) per share:                         
Total Basic  $(6.86)  $(6.26)  $(4.29)  $(15.69)  $(2.79)
                          
DILUTED EPS:                         
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted  $(63,188)  $(57,256)  $(39,538)  $(144,342)  $(25,568)
                          
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted   9,213    9,148    9,207    9,199    9,168 
Earnings (losses) per share:                         
Total Diluted  $(6.86)  $(6.26)  $(4.29)  $(15.69)  $(2.79)

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands)

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 
   U.S. Drilling   International Drilling   Drilling Solutions   Rig Technologies   Other reconciling items   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $41,694   $32,182   $29,231   $2,761   $(43,382)  $62,486 
Depreciation and amortization   66,966    83,769    5,080    3,343    76    159,234 
Adjusted EBITDA  $108,660   $115,951   $34,311   $6,104   $(43,306)  $221,720 

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 
   U.S. Drilling   International Drilling   Drilling Solutions   Rig Technologies   Other reconciling items   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $49,582   $9,862   $25,341   $4,995   $(41,092)  $48,688 
Depreciation and amortization   67,775    86,313    5,078    2,226    (55)   161,337 
Adjusted EBITDA  $117,357   $96,175   $30,419   $7,221   $(41,147)  $210,025 

 

   Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 
   U.S. Drilling   International Drilling   Drilling Solutions   Rig Technologies   Other reconciling items   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $45,085   $23,672   $27,319   $4,860   $(43,020)  $57,916 
Depreciation and amortization   68,935    82,699    5,149    2,470    888    160,141 
Adjusted EBITDA  $114,020   $106,371   $32,468   $7,330   $(42,132)  $218,057 

 

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 
   U.S. Drilling   International Drilling   Drilling Solutions   Rig Technologies   Other reconciling items   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $137,308   $78,330   $83,443   $11,830   $(127,181)  $183,730 
Depreciation and amortization   205,775    246,490    15,123    8,405    1,267    477,060 
Adjusted EBITDA  $343,083   $324,820   $98,566   $20,235   $(125,914)  $660,790 

 

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 
   U.S. Drilling   International Drilling   Drilling Solutions   Rig Technologies   Other reconciling items   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $210,859   $22,226   $80,830   $13,741   $(126,668)  $200,988 
Depreciation and amortization   204,433    260,888    14,259    4,842    (356)   484,066 
Adjusted EBITDA  $415,292   $283,114   $95,089   $18,583   $(127,024)  $685,054 

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
(In thousands)  2024   2023   2024   2024   2023 
Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $30,353   $40,366   $32,841   $102,458   $174,933 
Plus: General and administrative costs   5,084    5,239    4,390    14,297    15,503 
Plus: Research and engineering   972    1,389    909    2,845    4,098 
GAAP Gross Margin   36,409    46,994    38,140    119,600    194,534 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   57,470    60,447    59,332    176,535    178,487 
 Adjusted gross margin  $93,879   $107,441   $97,472   $296,135   $373,021 
                          
Other - U.S. Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $11,341   $9,216   $12,244   $34,850   $35,926 
Plus: General and administrative costs   313    331    306    944    999 
Plus: Research and engineering   42    90    45    134    349 
 GAAP Gross Margin   11,696    9,637    12,595    35,928    37,274 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   9,496    7,329    9,602    29,240    25,945 
 Adjusted gross margin  $21,192   $16,966   $22,197   $65,168   $63,219 
                          
U.S. Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $41,694   $49,582   $45,085   $137,308   $210,859 
Plus: General and administrative costs   5,397    5,570    4,696    15,241    16,502 
Plus: Research and engineering   1,014    1,479    954    2,979    4,447 
 GAAP Gross Margin   48,105    56,631    50,735    155,528    231,808 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   66,966    67,776    68,934    205,775    204,432 
 Adjusted gross margin  $115,071   $124,407   $119,669   $361,303   $436,240 
                          
International Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $32,182   $9,862   $23,672   $78,330   $22,226 
Plus: General and administrative costs   15,699    14,300    15,434    45,548    42,725 
Plus: Research and engineering   1,543    1,622    1,404    4,454    5,229 
GAAP Gross Margin   49,424    25,784    40,510    128,332    70,180 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   83,768    86,313    82,700    246,491    260,887 
Adjusted gross margin  $133,192   $112,097   $123,210   $374,823   $331,067 

 

Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization.

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NET INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
(In thousands)  2024   2023   2024   2024   2023 
Net income (loss)  $(33,087)  $(31,244)  $(13,029)  $(55,118)  $46,047 
Income tax expense (benefit)   10,118    10,513    15,554    41,716    59,976 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   (22,969)   (20,731)   2,525    (13,402)   106,023 
Investment (income) loss   (11,503)   (10,169)   (8,181)   (29,885)   (31,778)
Interest expense   55,350    44,042    51,493    157,222    135,347 
Other, net   41,608    35,546    12,079    69,795    (8,604)
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1)   62,486    48,688    57,916    183,730    200,988 
Depreciation and amortization   159,234    161,337    160,141    477,060    484,066 
Adjusted EBITDA (2)  $221,720   $210,025   $218,057   $660,790   $685,054 

 

(1) Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  

                     

(2) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT

(Unaudited)

 

   September 30,   June 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2024   2024   2023 
Current debt  $-   $-   $629,621 
Long-term debt   2,503,270    2,514,169    2,511,519 
Total Debt   2,503,270    2,514,169    3,141,140 
Less: Cash and short-term investments   459,302    473,608    1,070,178 
Net Debt  $2,043,968   $2,040,561   $2,070,962 

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW TO

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months
Ended
 
   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
(In thousands)  2024   2024   2024 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $143,615   $181,659   $432,513 
Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets   (126,071)   (125,010)   (350,206)
                
Adjusted free cash flow  $17,544   $56,649   $82,307 

 

Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets.  Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company’s ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders.  Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.  Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.

 

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