Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

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Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) reported Q4 2024 operating revenues of $730 million, slightly down from $732 million in Q3. The company posted a net loss of $54 million ($6.67 per diluted share), improving from a $56 million loss in Q3. Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $221 million, compared to $222 million in Q3.

Key developments include shareholders' approval of the Parker Wellbore merger, expected to close in Q1 2025, and new rig awards in Argentina and Colombia. SANAD deployed its ninth newbuild rig with two more expected in Q1 2025. The U.S. Drilling segment's Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $105.8 million, with Lower 48 average rig count at 66. International Drilling adjusted EBITDA was $112.0 million with an average rig count of 85.

For 2025, Nabors projects consolidated adjusted free cash flow at breakeven, with SANAD consuming approximately $150 million while remaining operations should generate around $150 million.

Positive

• Shareholders approved Parker Wellbore merger, expanding company portfolio
• Secured new rig contracts in Argentina and Colombia
• SANAD joint venture expanding with ninth newbuild rig deployment
• Drilling Solutions gross margin expanded above 54%
• Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA increased 51% quarter-over-quarter

Negative

• Q4 operating revenues declined to $730M from $732M in Q3
• Net loss of $54M in Q4 2024
• Lower 48 average rig count decreased to 66 from 68 in Q3
• Negative adjusted free cash flow of $53M in Q4
• Collections shortfall of $50M in Mexico

Insights

Financial Analyst

The Q4 2024 results reveal Nabors' strategic pivot towards international markets while maintaining resilience in a challenging US environment. The stable adjusted EBITDA of $221M despite revenue pressure demonstrates effective cost management and operational efficiency.

The Parker Wellbore merger represents a significant strategic move that should strengthen Nabors' technological capabilities and market presence, particularly in drilling solutions. The expected $35M in synergies could provide meaningful upside to the combined entity's profitability.

The SANAD joint venture in Saudi Arabia emerges as a transformative opportunity. With nine rigs deployed and more planned, the venture's structure - featuring six-year initial contracts with four-year renewal mechanisms - provides exceptional visibility and return potential. The projected doubling of SANAD's adjusted EBITDA contribution in 2025 underscores its growing importance to Nabors' financial profile.

International expansion continues to be a key growth driver, with new contracts in Argentina and Colombia representing capital-efficient opportunities. The international daily adjusted gross margin of $16,687 reflects short-term pressure from rig mobilizations but should improve as these units begin operations.

The company's financial strategy balances growth investments with prudent capital management. While 2025's projected breakeven free cash flow might appear conservative, it reflects substantial growth investment through SANAD ($360M) while maintaining positive cash generation in core operations. This positions Nabors for significant free cash flow expansion once the SANAD investment cycle moderates.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2024 operating revenues of $730 million, compared to operating revenues of $732 million in the third quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $54 million, compared to a net loss of $56 million in the third quarter. This equates to a loss of $6.67 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $6.86 in the third quarter. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $221 million, compared to $222 million in the previous quarter.

Highlights

• Nabors shareholders approved the issuance of shares to Parker Wellbore ("Parker") stockholders in connection with the merger between Parker and Nabors. Parker shareholders also approved the merger. Pending certain international regulatory approvals, the merger is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.
  
  
• Nabors received awards for three rigs in Argentina, two of which will be transferred from the U.S. on five-year contracts. The third rig is currently working in country and is scheduled to start its new contract before the end of the year. In addition, the Company received another award for an idle rig in Colombia. These reactivations are capital efficient opportunities to support growth, while improving Nabors' asset utilization.
  
  
• In the fourth quarter, SANAD deployed its ninth newbuild rig and is expected to start up two more in the first quarter of 2025. As Saudi Aramco continues to grow its natural gas activity, Nabors continues to participate in its customer's expansion plans with commitments to add rigs built in the Kingdom over the coming years and its leading portfolio of drilling-related services.
  
  
• In Rig Technologies, Canrig was awarded a comprehensive rig upgrade package by a third-party drilling contractor in the U.S. Canrig is currently pursuing a number of upgrade opportunities, both domestically and internationally. These projects demonstrate Canrig's advanced technology suite, which enables contractors to remain competitive as the drilling market becomes increasingly demanding.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "We are looking forward to adding Parker to the Nabors portfolio. Our integration planning reinforces the Parker attributes that we identified earlier. We are confident that this acquisition will advance our strategic objectives while creating value for our stakeholders.

"The market environment in the fourth quarter provided us with some challenges in the U.S., as operators continued to modulate their activity levels in oil basins, mainly driven by recent mergers. Leading edge pricing in this market remained steady, supporting our daily margins at relatively high levels. For 2025, we are planning for stable market activity through the early part of the year. Given this activity level, we are responding with actions to improve efficiency and align our cost structure.

"Our international businesses continued to expand in multiple markets, including Saudi Arabia and Argentina. Although our international success places pressure on our capital expenditures, these are attractive growth opportunities for multiyear contracts with high returns. In 2025, we have startups planned in the Kingdom, Argentina, Colombia, and Kuwait. We project these deployments will drive this segment's margins higher through the year.

"SANAD, our 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Aramco, is progressively adding 50 rigs over approximately 10 years. Through 2024, SANAD has deployed nine of these units. The rigs work under six-year initial contracts that are structured to recover the invested capital over five years. This term is followed by a four-year renewal mechanism, providing at least 10 years of utilization.

"In 2025, SANAD's working newbuild fleet should approximately double its contribution in adjusted EBITDA over 2024. SANAD's expansion remains one of our most exciting investment opportunities. We believe that in the next several years our joint venture will start generating cash flow in excess of the annual investment required for the newbuild rigs, meaningfully increasing value for Nabors as a whole."

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $112.0 million, compared to $116.0 million in the third quarter. Average rig count met activity expectations as it increased slightly to 85 driven by rig additions in Argentina and Saudi Arabia, mostly offset by rig suspensions in the Kingdom. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter averaged $16,687 reflecting incremental costs associated with these rig start-ups and suspensions.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $105.8 million, compared to $108.7 million in the third quarter. Nabors' fourth quarter Lower 48 average rig count totaled 66, versus 68 in the third quarter. In the Lower 48, daily margins held up well in the fourth quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin averaged $14,940, versus $15,051 in the prior quarter. Leading edge pricing remained stable as average day rates reflected contracts rolling to the latest prices. The change in average pricing was mostly offset by reductions in operating expenses.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $33.8 million. The segment's performance was impacted by Nabors' rig count in the Lower 48. Internationally, NDS activity remained strong. Drilling Solutions gross margin expanded, topping 54%.

Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA reached $9.2 million, a 51% increase compared to the third quarter. The increase was mainly due to higher shipments of capital equipment in the Middle East.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

In the fourth quarter, EBITDA was in line with the prior quarter. A strong improvement in Rig Technologies compensated for the decline in U.S. drilling activity. Consolidated adjusted free cash flow in the fourth quarter was a use of $53 million, resulting in part from a temporary halt in payments by a client in Mexico and by higher capital expenditures.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, "Two main factors impacted adjusted free cash flow. First, in Mexico, the collections shortfall totaled approximately $50 million in the fourth quarter. Second, our capital expenses were $241 million, $10 million above our target. Although our capex outside SANAD was $30 million below our target, the JV's newbuild spending of $143 million exceeded our forecast by $40 million as its rig supplier continued to accelerate completion of construction milestones.

"SANAD consumed $90 million in cash during the fourth quarter. Before SANAD's growth capital spending, its cash increased by $53 million. For the full year 2024, SANAD's cash declined by $52 million after funding the investment of $271 million in its newbuild program. This demonstrates that SANAD's cash increased by more than $200 million, highlighting the extraordinary strength of the existing fleet.

"For the full year, we forecast capital spending of $710 to $720 million. Approximately $360 million of that total will be directed to SANAD newbuild construction.

"We are projecting 2025 consolidated adjusted free cash flow at just over breakeven. The expected use of cash in SANAD is approximately $150 million. This implies that Nabors outside SANAD would generate positive adjusted free cash flow of at least $150 million in 2025. This would give us the ability to reduce Nabors gross debt by a significant amount.

"None of these forecasts include the impact of Parker Wellbore. We believe the acquired business will provide incremental free cash flow to the combined company, even before the expected synergies of $35 million."

Outlook

Nabors expects the following metrics for the first quarter of 2025 (these expectations exclude the impact of Parker Wellbore):

U.S. Drilling 

• Lower 48 average rig count of approximately 61 rigs
• Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $14,800
• Alaska and Gulf of Mexico combined adjusted EBITDA approximately in line with the fourth quarter of 2024

International

• Average rig count of 85-86 rigs
• Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $17,000

Drilling Solutions 

• Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $33 million

Rig Technologies

• Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $5 million

Capital Expenditures

• Capital expenditures of $195 - $205 million, with $80 - $85 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia
• Full-year capital expenditures of approximately $710 - $720 million, with $360 million for the SANAD newbuilds

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

• Adjusted free cash flow for 2025 of approximately breakeven, with SANAD consuming approximately $150 million, while the remaining operations should generate around $150 million

Mr. Petrello concluded, "Nabors commitment to advanced technology is helping us navigate this current environment. The addition of the Parker business will strengthen our position, especially in our Drilling Solutions segment.

"Our investments today support our current operations as well as large scale growth, specifically in Saudi Arabia. Our opportunity in the Kingdom is unique in the drilling industry. It has potential for substantial cash generation as well as for transformational value creation for our shareholders." 

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

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, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PARKER, NABORS AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders are able to obtain these materials 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, is included in the joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed transaction 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.

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)		2024		2023		2024		2024		2023
Revenues and other income:
Operating revenues		$            729,819		$            725,801		$            731,805		$         2,930,126		$         3,005,981
Investment income (loss)		8,828		12,042		11,503		38,713		43,820
Total revenues and other income		738,647		737,843		743,308		2,968,839		3,049,801
Costs and other deductions:
Direct costs		433,404		424,769		431,705		1,742,411		1,790,380
General and administrative expenses		61,436		57,003		63,976		249,317		244,147
Research and engineering		14,434		13,926		14,404		57,063		56,297
Depreciation and amortization		156,348		161,228		159,234		633,408		645,294
Interest expense		53,642		49,938		55,350		210,864		185,285
Other, net		37,021		7,878		41,608		106,816		(726)
Total costs and other deductions		756,285		714,742		766,277		2,999,879		2,920,677
Income (loss) before income taxes		(17,638)		23,101		(22,969)		(31,040)		129,124
Income tax expense (benefit)		15,231		19,244		10,118		56,947		79,220
Net income (loss)		(32,869)		3,857		(33,087)		(87,987)		49,904
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(20,802)		(20,560)		(22,738)		(88,097)		(61,688)
Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors		$             (53,671)		$             (16,703)		$             (55,825)		$           (176,084)		$             (11,784)
Earnings (losses) per share:
Basic		$                 (6.67)		$                 (2.70)		$                 (6.86)		$               (22.37)		$                 (5.49)
Diluted		$                 (6.67)		$                 (2.70)		$                 (6.86)		$               (22.37)		$                 (5.49)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		9,213		9,133		9,213		9,202		9,159
Diluted		9,213		9,133		9,213		9,202		9,159
Adjusted EBITDA		$            220,545		$            230,103		$            221,720		$            881,335		$            915,157
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              64,197		$              68,875		$              62,486		$            247,927		$            269,863

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2024		2024		2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments		$             397,299		$             459,302		$          1,070,178
Accounts receivable, net		387,970		384,723		347,837
Other current assets		214,268		228,300		227,663
Total current assets		999,537		1,072,325		1,645,678
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,830,957		2,766,411		2,898,728
Other long-term assets		673,807		714,900		733,559
Total assets		$          4,504,301		$          4,553,636		$          5,277,965
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current debt		$                         -		$                         -		$             629,621
Trade accounts payable		321,030		316,694		294,442
Other current liabilities		250,887		254,884		289,918
Total current liabilities		571,917		571,578		1,213,981
Long-term debt		2,505,217		2,503,270		2,511,519
Other long-term liabilities		220,829		244,679		271,380
Total liabilities		3,297,963		3,319,527		3,996,880
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary		785,091		773,525		739,075
Equity:
Shareholders' equity		134,996		191,363		326,614
Noncontrolling interest		286,251		269,221		215,396
Total equity		421,247		460,584		542,010
Total liabilities and equity		$          4,504,301		$          4,553,636		$          5,277,965

 

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)			2024		2023		2024		2024		2023
Operating revenues:
	U.S. Drilling		$            241,637		$            265,762		$            254,773		$         1,028,122		$         1,207,629
	International Drilling		371,406		342,771		368,594		1,446,092		1,345,249
	Drilling Solutions		75,992		77,028		79,544		314,071		301,757
	Rig Technologies (1)		56,166		59,287		45,809		201,677		242,768
	Other reconciling items (2)		(15,382)		(19,047)		(16,915)		(59,836)		(91,422)
	Total operating revenues		$            729,819		$            725,801		$            731,805		$         2,930,126		$         3,005,981
Adjusted EBITDA: (3)
	U.S. Drilling		$            105,757		$            118,371		$            108,660		$            448,840		$            533,663
	International Drilling		111,962		105,540		115,951		436,782		388,654
	Drilling Solutions		33,809		34,502		34,311		132,375		129,591
	Rig Technologies (1)		9,208		8,811		6,104		29,443		27,394
	Other reconciling items (4)		(40,191)		(37,121)		(43,306)		(166,105)		(164,145)
	Total adjusted EBITDA		$            220,545		$            230,103		$            221,720		$            881,335		$            915,157
Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)
	U.S. Drilling		$              38,973		$              51,494		$              41,694		$            176,281		$            262,353
	International Drilling		29,528		18,642		32,182		107,858		40,868
	Drilling Solutions		28,944		30,127		29,231		112,387		110,957
	Rig Technologies (1)		8,413		5,788		2,761		20,243		19,529
	Other reconciling items (4)		(41,661)		(37,176)		(43,382)		(168,842)		(163,844)
	Total adjusted operating income (loss)		$              64,197		$              68,875		$              62,486		$            247,927		$            269,863
Rig activity:
Average Rigs Working: (7)
	Lower 48		65.9		70.3		67.8		68.6		79.6
	Other US		6.8		6.0		6.2		6.5		6.7
	U.S. Drilling		72.7		76.3		74.0		75.1		86.3
	International Drilling		84.8		79.6		84.7		83.7		77.6
	Total average rigs working		157.5		155.9		158.7		158.8		163.9
Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8)
	Lower 48		$              33,396		$              35,776		$              34,812		$              34,771		$              36,202
	Other US		62,624		62,346		66,352		65,264		63,866
	U.S. Drilling (10)		36,137		37,865		37,441		37,419		38,338
	International Drilling		47,620		46,782		47,281		47,189		47,484
Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9)
	Lower 48		$              14,940		$              16,240		$              15,051		$              15,411		$              16,446
	Other US		34,707		34,641		37,363		36,440		33,850
	U.S. Drilling (10)		16,793		17,687		16,911		17,237		17,790
	International Drilling		16,687		16,651		17,085		16,478		15,992

(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)	2024			2023			2024			2024			2023
BASIC EPS:
Net income (loss) (numerator):
Income (loss), net of tax	$	(32,869)		$	3,857		$	(33,087)		$	(87,987)		$	49,904
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(20,802)			(20,560)			(22,738)			(88,097)			(61,688)
Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders		—			(458)			—			—			(8,638)
Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary		(7,794)			(7,517)			(7,363)			(29,723)			(29,824)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic	$	(61,465)		$	(24,678)		$	(63,188)		$	(205,807)		$	(50,246)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic		9,213			9,133			9,213			9,202			9,159
Earnings (losses) per share:
Total Basic	$	(6.67)		$	(2.70)		$	(6.86)		$	(22.37)		$	(5.49)
DILUTED EPS:
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted	$	(61,465)		$	(24,678)		$	(63,188)		$	(205,807)		$	(50,246)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted		9,213			9,133			9,213			9,202			9,159
Earnings (losses) per share:
Total Diluted	$	(6.67)		$	(2.70)		$	(6.86)		$	(22.37)		$	(5.49)

 

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 31, 2024
		U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$    38,973		$         29,528		$   28,944		$             8,413		$     (41,661)		$     64,197
Depreciation and amortization		66,784		82,434		4,865		795		1,470		156,348
Adjusted EBITDA		$  105,757		$       111,962		$   33,809		$             9,208		$     (40,191)		$   220,545
		Three Months Ended December 31, 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 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
		Year Ended December 31, 2024
		U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$  176,281		$       107,858		$ 112,387		$           20,243		$   (168,842)		$   247,927
Depreciation and amortization		272,559		328,924		19,988		9,200		2,737		633,408
Adjusted EBITDA		$  448,840		$       436,782		$ 132,375		$           29,443		$   (166,105)		$   881,335
		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

 

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)			2024		2023		2024		2024		2023
Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              27,354		$              40,108		$              30,353		$            129,812		$            215,041
	Plus: General and administrative costs		5,156		4,087		5,084		19,452		19,590
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,002		1,276		972		3,847		5,373
	GAAP Gross Margin		33,512		45,471		36,409		153,111		240,004
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		57,019		59,545		57,470		233,555		238,033
	Adjusted gross margin		$              90,531		$            105,016		$              93,879		$            386,666		$            478,037
Other - U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              11,619		$              11,386		$              11,341		$              46,469		$              47,312
	Plus: General and administrative costs		305		315		313		1,250		1,314
	Plus: Research and engineering		72		89		42		206		438
	GAAP Gross Margin		11,996		11,790		11,696		47,925		49,064
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		9,765		7,332		9,496		39,004		33,277
	Adjusted gross margin		$              21,761		$              19,122		$              21,192		$              86,929		$              82,341
U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              38,973		$              51,494		$              41,694		$            176,281		$            262,353
	Plus: General and administrative costs		5,461		4,402		5,397		20,702		20,904
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,074		1,365		1,014		4,053		5,811
	GAAP Gross Margin		45,508		57,261		48,105		201,036		289,068
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		66,784		66,877		66,966		272,559		271,310
	Adjusted gross margin		$            112,292		$            124,138		$            115,071		$            473,595		$            560,378
International Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              29,528		$              18,642		$              32,182		$            107,858		$              40,868
	Plus: General and administrative costs		16,758		14,900		15,698		62,306		57,624
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,431		1,560		1,543		5,886		6,789
	GAAP Gross Margin		47,717		35,102		49,423		176,050		105,281
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		82,434		86,898		83,769		328,924		347,786
	Adjusted gross margin		$            130,151		$            122,000		$            133,192		$            504,974		$            453,067
	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)		2024		2023		2024		2024		2023
Net income (loss)		$             (32,869)		$                3,857		$             (33,087)		$             (87,987)		$              49,904
Income tax expense (benefit)		15,231		19,244		10,118		56,947		79,220
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(17,638)		23,101		(22,969)		(31,040)		129,124
Investment (income) loss		(8,828)		(12,042)		(11,503)		(38,713)		(43,820)
Interest expense		53,642		49,938		55,350		210,864		185,285
Other, net		37,021		7,878		41,608		106,816		(726)
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1)		64,197		68,875		62,486		247,927		269,863
Depreciation and amortization		156,348		161,228		159,234		633,408		645,294
Adjusted EBITDA (2)		$            220,545		$            230,103		$            221,720		$            881,335		$            915,157

(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)		2024		2024		2023
Current debt		$                         -		$                         -		$             629,621
Long-term debt		2,505,217		2,503,270		2,511,519
Total Debt		2,505,217		2,503,270		3,141,140
Less: Cash and short-term investments		397,299		459,302		1,070,178
Net Debt		$          2,107,918		$          2,043,968		$          2,070,962

 

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)		2024		2024		2024
Net cash provided by operating activities		$             148,919		$               143,615		$                    581,432
Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets		(202,215)		(126,071)		(552,421)
Adjusted free cash flow		$              (53,296)		$                 17,544		$                      29,011

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 were Nabors (NBR) Q4 2024 financial results?

Nabors reported Q4 2024 operating revenues of $730 million, a net loss of $54 million ($6.67 per share), and adjusted EBITDA of $221 million.

When is the Parker Wellbore merger with NBR expected to close?

The merger between Nabors and Parker Wellbore is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025, pending international regulatory approvals.

What is NBR's free cash flow projection for 2025?

Nabors projects 2025 consolidated adjusted free cash flow at breakeven, with SANAD consuming $150 million while other operations generate approximately $150 million.

How many rigs did NBR secure contracts for in Argentina?

Nabors secured awards for three rigs in Argentina, with two being transferred from the U.S. on five-year contracts and one currently working in-country.

What was NBR's Lower 48 rig count in Q4 2024?

Nabors' Lower 48 average rig count was 66 rigs in Q4 2024, down from 68 rigs in the third quarter.