Borr Drilling Limited - Update on Share Repurchase Program

Rhea-AI Summary

Borr Drilling (NYSE and OSE: BORR) has announced details of its share repurchase program. Following the November 6 announcement of a $20 million share buyback commitment, the company has authorized a First Tranche of up to $10 million to be executed by November 30, 2024. DNB Markets will conduct open market transactions on OSE and NYSE, with purchases capped at $10 million and 3 million shares, at a maximum price of $5 per share. The program aims to reduce share capital and benefit shareholders. The company retains the right to suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time.

Positive

• Authorization of $20 million share buyback program showing financial strength
• Initial $10 million First Tranche implementation demonstrates commitment to shareholder value
• Share capital reduction potentially improving EPS

Negative

• buyback size relative to market cap
• Short implementation timeframe may impact market price

Insights

Financial Analyst

The $20 million share buyback commitment, with an initial $10 million tranche, represents a strategic move to enhance shareholder value. With a market cap of $1 billion, this repurchase program accounts for roughly 2% of the company's value, indicating a measured approach to capital return.

The price cap of $5 per share and 3 million share limit for the first tranche suggests careful financial management. The program's structure through DNB Markets, with independent execution, demonstrates strong corporate governance and compliance with market regulations. The short execution window until November 30 could create temporary buying pressure, potentially supporting the stock price in the near term.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited ("Borr Drilling" or the "Company") (NYSE and OSE: BORR) refers to its announcement on 6 November 2024, where the Company's Board of Directors authorized the commitment to repurchase $20 million worth of shares within year end 2024, under its previously announced $100 million share repurchase authorisation. The intention of the program is to service its shareholders by way of reducing the share capital. As an initial step under the repurchase program, the Board has authorized the Company to purchase up to $10 million of the Company's shares (the "First Tranche") by November 30, 2024, and the Company has entered an agreement with DNB Markets ("DNB") to effect the First Tranche in open market transactions on OSE and NYSE.

The First Tranche will commence on November 13, 2024, and will be completed by November 30, 2024; provided, however, that the Company may discontinue or suspend the repurchases under the First Tranche at any time without notice. Aggregate repurchases under the First Tranche are capped at $10 million and 3 million shares, and the maximum amount payable per share is USD 5. The Company cannot predict how many shares will be repurchased or the timing of any shares repurchased under the First Tranche.

DNB will carry out the Company's instructions on the acquisition of shares, and will make its trading decisions independently of, and uninfluenced by, the Company. The First Tranche will be completed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 ("Safe Harbour Regulation").

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the repurchase program announced in this release, the First Tranche, the timing and amount of repurchases of the shares that may be made under the repurchase program including the First Tranche and other non-historical statements. Such forward looking statements are based upon management's current plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including risks related to the actual amount of shares ultimately repurchased under the share repurchase program including the First Tranche and the prices and timing thereof, risks relating to available liquidity, limits under debt instruments and other limits on our ability to repurchase shares and other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with (and other filings with) the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACT:

Questions should be directed to: Magnus Vaaler, CFO, +44 1224 289208

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FAQ

What is the total value of Borr Drilling's share repurchase program announced in November 2024?

Borr Drilling announced a $20 million share repurchase commitment as part of its previously authorized $100 million share repurchase program.

How much is the First Tranche of BORR's share buyback program?

The First Tranche is authorized for up to $10 million of share repurchases, with a cap of 3 million shares and maximum price of $5 per share.

When will Borr Drilling's First Tranche share buyback be completed?

The First Tranche will commence on November 13, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed by November 30, 2024.

Who will execute BORR's share repurchase program?

DNB Markets will execute the share repurchases independently on behalf of Borr Drilling through open market transactions on OSE and NYSE.