Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

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Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) reported third quarter 2024 operating revenues of $732 million, with a net loss of $56 million ($6.86 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA was $222 million. Key highlights include:

1. Agreement to acquire Parker Wellbore, expected to generate $180 million EBITDA this year with $35 million in synergies.

2. International Drilling segment showed growth with daily adjusted gross margin exceeding $17,000.

3. Lower 48 drilling activity remained stable with average rig count at 68.

4. Adjusted free cash flow was $18 million, with capital expenditures totaling $118 million.

5. Full-year 2024 capital expenditures forecast at $600 million, including $230 million for SANAD newbuilds.

6. Full-year adjusted free cash flow expected between $100 and $130 million.

Positive

• Agreement to acquire Parker Wellbore, expected to generate $180 million EBITDA with $35 million in synergies
• International Drilling segment daily adjusted gross margin exceeded $17,000, a quarter ahead of schedule
• 13 rigs scheduled to deploy through early 2026 in the Middle East and Latin America
• Drilling Solutions segment showed growth with higher international revenue
• Full-year adjusted free cash flow projected between $100 and $130 million

Negative

• Net loss of $56 million ($6.86 per diluted share), increased from $32 million loss in Q2
• Lower 48 average rig count decreased slightly to 68 from 69 in Q2
• Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin decreased to $15,051 from $15,598 in Q2
• Adjusted free cash flow decreased to $18 million from $57 million in Q2
• 12-month suspension of three lower-margin rigs in Saudi Arabia

Insights

Financial Analyst

Nabors Industries reported mixed Q3 2024 results with some positive developments and challenges. Operating revenues slightly decreased to $732 million from $735 million in Q2. The net loss widened to $56 million ($6.86 per diluted share) from $32 million in Q2, partly due to $25 million in net charges.

Key positives include:

• Adjusted EBITDA increased to $222 million from $218 million in Q2
• International Drilling segment showed improvement with daily adjusted gross margin reaching $17,085
• Drilling Solutions segment grew, driven by international market performance
• Announced acquisition of Parker Wellbore, expected to generate $180 million EBITDA with $35 million in synergies

Challenges persist in the U.S. Drilling segment, with Lower 48 rig count and margins slightly down. The company revised its full-year free cash flow forecast to $100-130 million, down from previous expectations due to accelerated capital expenditures and rig suspensions in Saudi Arabia.

Overall, Nabors is navigating a mixed environment, with international growth offsetting some domestic weakness. The Parker Wellbore acquisition could be transformative if synergies are realized.

Oil & Gas Industry Expert

Nabors' Q3 results reflect the diverging trends in the global drilling market. The company's international operations, particularly in the Middle East and Latin America, are showing strength with improving margins and rig deployments. This aligns with the broader industry trend of increased international and offshore activity.

The acquisition of Parker Wellbore is a strategic move that could significantly enhance Nabors' position in tubular rentals and well construction services. This diversification is important as the industry faces potential headwinds in traditional drilling markets.

In the U.S., particularly the Lower 48, the market remains challenging. The lack of anticipated increases in gas-directed drilling and the impact of E&P consolidation are weighing on activity levels. However, Nabors' technological advancements, such as the PACE®-X rigs and NDS Smart technology, are helping maintain its competitive edge in a tough market.

The company's focus on advanced technology and automation aligns well with the industry's push for efficiency and cost reduction. This strategy could position Nabors favorably as the energy transition progresses and operators demand more sophisticated drilling solutions.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 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

• Last 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.
• Nabors 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.
• A 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.
• A 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.

"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.

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 in Saudi Arabia and the slightly lower U.S. activity in the fourth quarter, we now expect our full year free cash flow to close between $100 and $130 million."

Outlook

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

U.S. Drilling               

• Lower 48 average rig count of approximately 68 rigs
• Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of $15,000
• Alaska 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

• Average rig count of approximately 84 rigs
• Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $17,000

Drilling Solutions

• Adjusted EBITDA of $36 to $37 million

Rig Technologies

• Adjusted EBITDA of $9 to $10 million

Capital Expenditures

• Capital expenditures of $230 million, with $105 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia
• Full-year capital expenditures of approximately $600 million, with $230 million for the SANAD newbuilds
• This forecast includes accelerated timelines from SANAD's rig supplier totaling an estimated $40 million

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

• Full-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."

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 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.

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.

 

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

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
		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

 

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						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

(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									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)

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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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FAQ

What were Nabors' (NBR) Q3 2024 financial results?

Nabors reported Q3 2024 operating revenues of $732 million, a net loss of $56 million ($6.86 per diluted share), and adjusted EBITDA of $222 million.

How did Nabors' (NBR) International Drilling segment perform in Q3 2024?

The International Drilling segment's adjusted EBITDA totaled $116.0 million, with daily adjusted gross margin averaging $17,085, an increase of over $1,000 compared to Q2.

What is Nabors' (NBR) outlook for Q4 2024 Lower 48 operations?

Nabors expects a Lower 48 average rig count of approximately 68 rigs and a daily adjusted gross margin of $15,000 in Q4 2024.

What is Nabors' (NBR) capital expenditure forecast for 2024?

Nabors forecasts full-year 2024 capital expenditures of approximately $600 million, including $230 million for SANAD newbuilds.

What is the expected impact of Nabors' (NBR) acquisition of Parker Wellbore?

Parker Wellbore is expected to generate $180 million EBITDA this year, with Nabors identifying synergies potential of $35 million within 12 months of closing.