Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Nabors Industries Ltd. reported a net loss of $17 million in Q4 2023, compared to a loss of $49 million in Q3. Operating revenues for the full year 2023 were $3.0 billion, a 13% increase from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $915 million, a 29% year-on-year growth. The company's segments, including Nabors Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies, also saw positive growth. The company announced collaborations and business combinations, showing promising future prospects.

Positive

• Operating revenues for the full year 2023 were $3.0 billion, a 13% increase from the prior year
• Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $915 million, a 29% year-on-year growth
• Nabors Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies both expanded by 24%
• Positive collaborations and business combinations for future prospects

Negative

• None.

Insights

Market Research Analyst

The quarterly financial results of Nabors Industries Ltd. reflect a mixed performance with a decrease in operating revenues from $734 million to $726 million in Q4 2023 compared to Q3, but a notable reduction in net loss from $49 million to $17 million. The reported net loss per diluted share has also improved significantly from $6.26 to $2.70. An important factor contributing to this improvement is the gain from mark-to-market treatment of warrants, which contrasts with a charge in the previous quarter. The year-on-year growth in operating revenues from $2.7 billion to $3.0 billion, driven by expansion in all segments, is a positive indicator of the company's operational strength.

Adjusted EBITDA has shown a healthy increase, both quarterly and annually, with a 29% year-on-year growth, suggesting better operational efficiency and cost management. The financial results indicate a trend towards stabilization and potential recovery, which may influence investor confidence positively. The emphasis on technology and automation, along with strategic collaborations and new contracts, particularly in the Middle East and with major operators like ExxonMobil, could signal future growth prospects. However, the capital expenditures of $124 million, including significant investment in newbuilds, reflect a strategic focus on long-term growth at the expense of short-term cash flow, a common approach in the capital-intensive oil and gas industry.

Financial Analyst

The reported adjusted free cash flow of $52 million in Q4 2023 represents a substantial improvement from the previous quarter, highlighting the company's ability to generate cash from its operations. This is a crucial metric for investors as it indicates the company's financial health and its capacity to fund operations, invest in new projects, or return value to shareholders. The management's focus on retiring near-term debt maturities with the proceeds from a $650 million senior note offering is a strategic move to improve the balance sheet and reduce financial risk. The retirement of convertible notes due in January 2024 and senior notes due in 2025 will alleviate short-term liquidity concerns and push back significant debt obligations to 2026.

Looking ahead, the CFO's projection of a significant improvement in adjusted free cash flow for 2024 and the intention to use this cash flow to reduce net debt is a positive sign for the company's financial strategy. This approach may enhance the company's creditworthiness and potentially lower the cost of capital. However, the planned capital expenditures of $170 - $180 million, with a portion allocated to newbuilds in Saudi Arabia, will require careful management to balance growth initiatives with financial prudence.

Energy Sector Analyst

Nabors Industries Ltd.'s performance in the energy sector, particularly the drilling segment, indicates a strategic positioning to capitalize on the increasing demand for oil and gas exploration and production. The company's focus on high-specification rigs, rig automation technology and energy transition solutions aligns with industry trends towards efficiency, technological advancement and environmental responsibility. The selection by a major Middle East operator for deploying rig automation technology and the collaboration with ExxonMobil on a lithium production project in Arkansas showcase Nabors' diversification and innovation in its service offerings.

The international market, especially with new deployments in Saudi Arabia and Colombia, has contributed to an increase in the International Drilling segment's adjusted EBITDA. This geographical diversification can mitigate the risk associated with market volatility in the U.S. drilling sector. The company's outlook for 2024, with a robust international deployment schedule and a focus on advanced technology solutions, suggests an adaptive strategy in response to global energy demand dynamics. The positive feedback and awards received for the Nabors PACE®-X rig highlight the company's competitive edge in rig technology, which could be a catalyst for future growth in both domestic and international markets.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2023 operating revenues of $726 million, compared to operating revenues of $734 million in the third quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $17 million, compared to a net loss of $49 million in the third quarter. This equates to a loss of $2.70 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $6.26 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter results included a gain, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors warrants, of $10 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to a charge of $8 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the third quarter. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $230 million, compared to $210 million in the previous quarter.

Full-year 2023 operating revenues were $3.0 billion, compared to $2.7 billion in the prior year. This 13% overall increase was driven by growth in all company segments. Nabors Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies both expanded by 24%. U.S. Drilling revenue increased by 10%, while International Drilling was 12% higher than in 2022.

For the full year 2023, the net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders was $11.8 million, compared to a loss of $350.3 million in 2022. Adjusted operating income improved to $269.9 million from $44.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $915 million, compared to $709 million in the prior year, which translates into 29% year-on-year growth.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "Our fourth quarter operating results exceeded our expectations across all of our segments. In the U.S., daily rig margins in the Lower 48 increased sequentially, as daily revenue expanded and daily expenses were lower. Similarly, daily margins in our International business widened.

"Pricing in the Lower 48 market held firm, as utilization of the highest specification rigs remained high. Average rig count was slightly below our estimates, as several rigs started later in the quarter than anticipated. In our International segment, rig count increased as deployments in Saudi Arabia and Colombia contributed. The International daily margin expanded, driven by better overall operating performance, and specifically by the newbuild deployments in Saudi Arabia. The improvement in our Drilling Solutions segment largely reflected growth from the third party and international markets. Rig Technologies benefitted from higher volumes in both capital equipment and the aftermarket."

Highlights

• Nabors Drilling Solutions was selected by a major operator in the Middle East to deploy NDS's rig automation technology. Initially, the award covers five working rigs, with the potential for significant expansion.
• ExxonMobil has selected Nabors to support its lithium production project in Arkansas. Nabors has commenced operations on this project with one of its high-specification PACE®-X rigs.
• One of the largest Lower 48 operators named a Nabors PACE®-X rig its Rig of the Year, for the second consecutive year, based on its performance against rigs from six other drilling contractors. This award recognizes the Nabors crew and rig technology for their accomplishments.
• Nabors was selected to provide technical and operational support to a local drilling contractor in Libya, under a Technical Services Agreement. Earlier in the year, this same contractor purchased two rigs from Nabors, which are now being deployed in Libya.
• Nabors and SLB (NYSE: SLB) jointly announced a collaboration to scale automated drilling solutions for operators and drilling contractors. This integration of both companies' platforms expands the breadth of drilling automation technologies available to customers, and increases their flexibility to utilize existing rig control systems from either Nabors or SLB. The announcement follows technology agreements earlier in 2023 with Corva and with Halliburton (NYSE: HAL).
• Nabors Energy Transition Corporation, the special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Nabors, and Vast Renewables Limited completed their previously announced business combination.

Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $118.4 million, compared to $117.4 million in the third quarter. Nabors exited the year with 74 rigs on revenue in the Lower 48 market, while the fourth quarter average rig count totaled 70. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $16,240, an increase of $385 sequentially. This improvement reflected slightly higher daily revenue and reduced operating expenses. For the full year, EBITDA margins for U.S. Drilling increased by 600 basis points to 44.2%.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $105.5 million, compared to $96.2 million in the third quarter. The additional rigs in Saudi Arabia and Colombia drove the increase. International rig count averaged 80, up from 77 in the previous quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter averaged $16,651, up approximately 6% from the third quarter, on improved operational performance.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially by approximately $4.1 million, to $34.5 million. Revenue growth of 6% was led by a 13% expansion in international operations. Drilling Solutions gross margin increased by 120 basis points to 52.4%.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA reached $8.8 million, a 22% sequential improvement. Seasonal increases in third-party equipment revenue and higher aftermarket sales led to wider margins.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted free cash flow was $52 million in the fourth quarter, a $57 million improvement versus the prior period. Capital expenditures totaled $124 million, which included $43 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia. This compares to $157 million in the third quarter, including $52 million supporting the newbuilds.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, "Results across our operations were impressive. EBITDA rebounded close to the levels of the first half and was significantly above our projections. In the Lower 48, we were able to add the expected number of rigs, albeit later in the quarter than we originally envisioned. Our revenue per day and daily gross margin improved sequentially. Market pricing for rigs was stable, and our efforts to reduce costs paid off. Looking ahead to the first quarter, we expect a high level of rig churn to keep our average rig count essentially in line with the fourth quarter exit rate. As operating rigs continue to reprice to the current market, we expect some erosion in daily margin.

"Internationally we deployed rigs at attractive pricing. Reduced operating expenses and improved execution, particularly in Saudi Arabia, drove higher daily gross margins. In the first quarter, we expect newbuilds in Saudi Arabia and the initial startups in Algeria to increase our rig count.

"Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies fourth quarter results benefitted from strong performance software and casing running revenue, as well as higher seasonal capital equipment shipments.

"During the fourth quarter, we completed a $650 million senior note offering due in 2030. With the proceeds, we have already retired both of our nearest pending maturities: the convertibles due in January 2024 and the senior notes due in 2025. Our next maturity is in 2026.

"As we enter 2024, we expect to build on our 2023 results. In the U.S., our annual average rig count for 2024 should approach the prior year's level. We have a robust international deployment schedule in 2024, and the number of incremental opportunities continues to grow. Adoption of the NDS portfolio is still expanding, particularly on third party rigs and in international markets. Increased global drilling activity should benefit Rig Technologies. Additionally, increasing client focus on improving their operating efficiencies should drive demand for our automation solutions, while their goal to simultaneously reduce their environmental impact should drive demand for our energy transition offering.

"We still have a number of open international tenders and potential upside in activity level for the Lower 48. While it is still early in the year, we do expect to deliver a significant improvement in adjusted free cash flow, compared to the level of 2023. We plan to allocate the 2024 cash flow generation to reducing our net debt."

Outlook

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

U.S. Drilling               

• Lower 48 average rig count of 73 - 75 rigs
• Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $15,300
• Alaska and Gulf of Mexico adjusted EBITDA up by $1.5 to $2.0 million

International

• Average rig count up by approximately two rigs versus the fourth quarter average
• Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $16,100 - $16,300

Drilling Solutions

• Adjusted EBITDA of $30 - $31 million

Rig Technologies

• Adjusted EBITDA of $5 - $6 million

Capital Expenditures

• Capital expenditures of $170 - $180 million, with approximately $50 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia

Mr. Petrello concluded, "As we look to 2024, we expect our financial performance to accelerate. International rig awards already in hand should drive growth this year. We are currently in negotiations and tendering for a significant number of additional international rigs. Assuming we are successful, those would provide further growth into and through 2025. At the same time, demand for our advanced technology solutions is expanding across the global customer set. With these drivers, I am optimistic we are on the right path."

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.

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 and performance. 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  

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended						Year Ended
		December 31,				September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)		2023		2022		2023		2023		2022
Revenues and other income:
Operating revenues		$            725,801		$            760,148		$            733,974		$         3,005,981		$         2,653,766
Investment income (loss)		12,042		9,194		10,169		43,820		14,992
Total revenues and other income		737,843		769,342		744,143		3,049,801		2,668,758
Costs and other deductions:
Direct costs		424,769		457,184		447,751		1,790,380		1,666,004
General and administrative expenses		57,003		59,031		62,182		244,147		228,431
Research and engineering		13,926		13,911		14,016		56,297		49,939
Depreciation and amortization		161,228		168,841		161,337		645,294		665,072
Interest expense		49,938		44,245		44,042		185,285		177,895
Other, net		7,878		58,124		35,546		(726)		127,099
Total costs and other deductions		714,742		801,336		764,874		2,920,677		2,914,440
Income (loss) before income taxes		23,101		(31,994)		(20,731)		129,124		(245,682)
Income tax expense (benefit)		19,244		26,161		10,513		79,220		61,536
Net income (loss)		3,857		(58,155)		(31,244)		49,904		(307,218)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(20,560)		(10,911)		(17,672)		(61,688)		(43,043)
Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors		$             (16,703)		$             (69,066)		$             (48,916)		$             (11,784)		$           (350,261)
Earnings (losses) per share:
Basic		$                 (2.70)		$                 (7.87)		$                 (6.26)		$                 (5.49)		$               (40.52)
Diluted		$                 (2.70)		$                 (7.87)		$                 (6.26)		$                 (5.49)		$               (40.52)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		9,133		9,101		9,148		9,159		8,898
Diluted		9,133		9,101		9,148		9,159		8,898
Adjusted EBITDA		$            230,103		$            230,022		$            210,025		$            915,157		$            709,392
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              68,875		$              61,181		$              48,688		$            269,863		$              44,320

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023		2023		2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments		$          1,070,178		$             406,643		$             452,315
Accounts receivable, net		347,837		324,970		327,397
Other current assets		227,663		228,941		220,911
Total current assets		1,645,678		960,554		1,000,623
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,898,728		2,945,964		3,026,100
Other long-term assets		733,559		820,332		703,131
Total assets		$          5,277,965		$          4,726,850		$          4,729,854
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current debt		$             629,621		$                         -		$                         -
Trade accounts payable		294,442		287,228		314,041
Other current liabilities		289,918		241,475		282,349
Total current liabilities		1,213,981		528,703		596,390
Long-term debt		2,511,519		2,501,339		2,537,540
Other long-term liabilities		271,380		314,441		380,529
Total liabilities		3,996,880		3,344,483		3,514,459
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary		739,075		834,195		678,604
Equity:
Shareholders' equity		326,614		348,234		368,956
Noncontrolling interest		215,396		199,938		167,835
Total equity		542,010		548,172		536,791
Total liabilities and equity		$          5,277,965		$          4,726,850		$          4,729,854

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT REPORTING
(Unaudited)
The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:
			Three Months Ended						Year Ended
			December 31,				September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands, except rig activity)			2023		2022		2023		2023		2022
Operating revenues:
	U.S. Drilling		$            265,762		$            332,845		$            276,385		$         1,207,629		$         1,100,614
	International Drilling		342,771		317,577		344,780		1,345,249		1,199,282
	Drilling Solutions		77,028		71,307		72,831		301,757		243,349
	Rig Technologies (1)		59,287		62,803		61,437		242,768		195,129
	Other reconciling items (2)		(19,047)		(24,384)		(21,459)		(91,422)		(84,608)
	Total operating revenues		$            725,801		$            760,148		$            733,974		$         3,005,981		$         2,653,766
Adjusted EBITDA: (3)
	U.S. Drilling		$            118,371		$            144,142		$            117,357		$            533,663		$            420,264
	International Drilling		105,540		88,838		96,175		388,654		328,454
	Drilling Solutions		34,502		30,336		30,419		129,591		98,699
	Rig Technologies (1)		8,811		7,561		7,221		27,394		14,699
	Other reconciling items (4)		(37,121)		(40,855)		(41,147)		(164,145)		(152,724)
	Total adjusted EBITDA		$            230,103		$            230,022		$            210,025		$            915,157		$            709,392
Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)
	U.S. Drilling		$              51,494		$              68,293		$              49,582		$            262,353		$            108,506
	International Drilling		18,642		1,750		9,862		40,868		(879)
	Drilling Solutions		30,127		24,800		25,341		110,957		77,868
	Rig Technologies (1)		5,788		6,118		4,995		19,529		8,906
	Other reconciling items (4)		(37,176)		(39,780)		(41,092)		(163,844)		(150,081)
	Total adjusted operating income (loss)		$              68,875		$              61,181		$              48,688		$            269,863		$              44,320
Rig activity:
Average Rigs Working: (7)
	Lower 48		70.3		95.1		73.7		79.6		90.0
	Other US		6.0		7.0		6.7		6.7		7.2
	U.S. Drilling		76.3		102.1		80.4		86.3		97.2
	International Drilling		79.6		75.7		77.2		77.6		74.2
	Total average rigs working		155.9		177.8		157.6		163.9		171.4
Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8)
	Lower 48		$              35,776		$              32,719		$              35,697		$              36,202		$              27,836
	Other US		62,346		72,497		56,163		63,866		71,333
	U.S. Drilling (10)		37,865		35,447		37,397		38,338		31,037
	International Drilling		46,782		45,616		48,528		47,484		44,311
Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9)
	Lower 48		$              16,240		$              14,599		$              15,855		$              16,446		$              10,678
	Other US		34,641		36,592		27,631		33,850		37,062
	U.S. Drilling (10)		17,687		16,107		16,833		17,790		12,625
	International Drilling		16,651		14,902		15,778		15,992		14,257

 

(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.

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Earnings per Share
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended									Year Ended
	December 31,						September 30,			December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2023			2022			2023			2023			2022
BASIC EPS:
Net income (loss) (numerator):
Income (loss), net of tax	$	3,857		$	(58,155)		$	(31,244)		$	49,904		$	(307,218)
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(20,560)			(10,911)			(17,672)			(61,688)			(43,043)
Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders		(458)			—			(823)			(8,638)			—
Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary		(7,517)			(2,602)			(7,517)			(29,824)			(10,324)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic	$	(24,678)		$	(71,668)		$	(57,256)		$	(50,246)		$	(360,585)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic		9,133			9,101			9,148			9,159			8,898
Earnings (losses) per share:
Total Basic	$	(2.70)		$	(7.87)		$	(6.26)		$	(5.49)		$	(40.52)
DILUTED EPS:
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted	$	(24,678)		$	(71,668)		$	(57,256)		$	(50,246)		$	(360,585)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted		9,133			9,101			9,148			9,159			8,898
Earnings (losses) per share:
Total Diluted	$	(2.70)		$	(7.87)		$	(6.26)		$	(5.49)		$	(40.52)

 

	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 December 30, 2023
			U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$  51,494		$         18,642		$   30,127		$             5,788		$     (37,176)		$     68,875
	Depreciation and amortization		66,877		86,898		4,375		3,023		55		161,228
	Adjusted EBITDA		$118,371		$       105,540		$   34,502		$             8,811		$     (37,121)		$   230,103
			Three Months Ended December 30, 2022
			U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$  68,293		$           1,750		$   24,800		$             6,118		$     (39,780)		$     61,181
	Depreciation and amortization		75,849		87,088		5,536		1,443		(1,075)		168,841
	Adjusted EBITDA		$144,142		$         88,838		$   30,336		$             7,561		$     (40,855)		$   230,022
			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
			Year Ended December 31, 2023
			U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$262,353		$         40,868		$ 110,957		$           19,529		$   (163,844)		$   269,863
	Depreciation and amortization		271,310		347,786		18,634		7,865		(301)		645,294
	Adjusted EBITDA		$533,663		$       388,654		$ 129,591		$           27,394		$   (164,145)		$   915,157
			Year Ended December 31, 2022
			U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$108,506		$            (879)		$   77,868		$             8,906		$   (150,081)		$     44,320
	Depreciation and amortization		311,758		329,333		20,831		5,793		(2,643)		665,072
	Adjusted EBITDA		$420,264		$       328,454		$   98,699		$           14,699		$   (152,724)		$   709,392

 

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						Year Ended
			December 31,				September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)			2023		2022		2023		2023		2022
Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              40,108		$              58,299		$              40,366		$            215,041		$              68,317
	Plus: General and administrative costs		4,087		4,977		5,239		19,590		18,960
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,276		1,637		1,389		5,373		6,539
	GAAP Gross Margin		45,471		64,913		46,994		240,004		93,816
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		59,545		62,768		60,447		238,033		256,907
	Adjusted gross margin		$            105,016		$            127,681		$            107,441		$            478,037		$            350,723
Other - U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              11,386		$                9,994		$                9,216		$              47,312		$              40,189
	Plus: General and administrative costs		315		324		331		1,314		1,357
	Plus: Research and engineering		89		166		90		438		594
	GAAP Gross Margin		11,790		10,484		9,637		49,064		42,140
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		7,332		13,081		7,329		33,277		54,852
	Adjusted gross margin		$              19,122		$              23,565		$              16,966		$              82,341		$              96,992
U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              51,494		$              68,293		$              49,582		$            262,353		$            108,506
	Plus: General and administrative costs		4,402		5,301		5,570		20,904		20,317
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,365		1,803		1,479		5,811		7,133
	GAAP Gross Margin		57,261		75,397		56,631		289,068		135,956
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		66,877		75,849		67,776		271,310		311,759
	Adjusted gross margin		$            124,138		$            151,246		$            124,407		$            560,378		$            447,715
International Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              18,642		$                1,750		$                9,862		$              40,868		$                  (879)
	Plus: General and administrative costs		14,899		13,368		14,300		57,624		51,505
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,560		1,542		1,622		6,789		5,903
	GAAP Gross Margin		35,101		16,660		25,784		105,281		56,529
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		86,899		87,089		86,313		347,786		329,335
	Adjusted gross margin		$            122,000		$            103,749		$            112,097		$            453,067		$            385,864
	Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative
	costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization.

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NET INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended						Year Ended
		December 31,				September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023		2022		2023		2023		2022
Net income (loss)		$                3,857		$             (58,155)		$             (31,244)		$              49,904		$           (307,218)
Income tax expense (benefit)		19,244		26,161		10,513		79,220		61,536
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		23,101		(31,994)		(20,731)		129,124		(245,682)
Investment (income) loss		(12,042)		(9,194)		(10,169)		(43,820)		(14,992)
Interest expense		49,938		44,245		44,042		185,285		177,895
Other, net		7,878		58,124		35,546		(726)		127,099
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1)		68,875		61,181		48,688		269,863		44,320
Depreciation and amortization		161,228		168,841		161,337		645,294		665,072
Adjusted EBITDA (2)		$            230,103		$            230,022		$            210,025		$            915,157		$            709,392

 

(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.

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT
(Unaudited)
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023		2023		2022
Current debt		$             629,621		$                         -		$                         -
Long-term debt		2,511,519		2,501,339		2,537,540
Total Debt		3,141,140		2,501,339		2,537,540
Less: Cash and short-term investments		1,070,178		406,643		452,315
Net Debt		$          2,070,962		$          2,094,696		$          2,085,225

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW TO
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended				Year Ended
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2023		2023		2023
Net cash provided by operating activities		$             181,921		$             133,425		$               637,862
Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets		(129,700)		(138,583)		(526,718)
Adjusted free cash flow		$               52,221		$                (5,158)		$               111,144

 

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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FAQ

What was Nabors Industries Ltd.'s net loss in Q4 2023?

Nabors Industries Ltd. reported a net loss of $17 million in Q4 2023.

What were the operating revenues for the full year 2023?

The operating revenues for the full year 2023 were $3.0 billion, a 13% increase from the prior year.

What was the percentage of year-on-year growth in adjusted EBITDA for 2023?

The adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $915 million, a 29% year-on-year growth.

Which segments of Nabors Industries Ltd. saw positive growth?

Nabors Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies both expanded by 24%.

What notable collaborations and business combinations did Nabors Industries Ltd. announce?

Nabors announced collaborations and business combinations, showing promising future prospects.