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NOBLE CORPORATION PLC ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS

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Noble Corporation plc reports strong full year 2023 financials, including Net Income of $482 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $810 million. Maersk Drilling synergy target increased to $150 million, with over $500 million in new contract awards. Full year 2024 guidance projects Total Revenue of $2,550 to $2,700 million.
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  • Strong full year 2023 financial performance with Net Income of $482 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $810 million.
  • Maersk Drilling synergy target raised to $150 million, showcasing successful integration.
  • Over $500 million in new contract awards since November, contributing to a total backlog of $4.6 billion.
  • Full year 2024 guidance forecasts Total Revenue between $2,550 to $2,700 million.
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The reported full year and fourth quarter results for Noble Corporation demonstrate a solid financial performance, with net income and Adjusted EBITDA reaching toward the upper end of the company's guidance. The increased synergy target from the Maersk Drilling integration is a significant highlight, indicating effective cost management and potential for improved profitability. The strong free cash flow generation is a positive sign for investors, as it suggests that the company has sufficient liquidity to fund operations and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, which totaled $283 million for the year.

From an investment perspective, the $4.6 billion backlog provides revenue visibility, which is crucial for forecasting future earnings and assessing the company's growth prospects. The guidance for 2024, with projected increases in revenue and EBITDA, reflects management's confidence in the company's operational capabilities and market conditions. The capital expenditures guidance also indicates strategic investments that could further strengthen Noble's market position. Overall, the financial results and outlook suggest a stable financial trajectory for Noble Corporation, which could influence the company's stock performance positively.

The offshore drilling sector is experiencing a tightening market with limited available industry capacity for 2024, as indicated by Noble's fleet utilization rates and dayrates. The company's ability to secure new contracts at competitive rates, particularly for high-spec rigs, is indicative of a favorable demand environment. Noble's contract wins totaling over $500 million since November reinforce the company's strong market position and ability to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

The leading edge dayrates holding firm in the mid-to-high $400,000s range for tier-1 drillships and low-to-mid $400,000s range for sixth generation units are reflective of the sector's recovery post-downturn. Investors should note the potential for a continuing upward trend in dayrates for 2025, signaling a robust market for Noble's services. The company's strategic focus on high-spec rigs and the upcoming contract commencements in mid-2024 could drive stronger financial performance in the latter half of the year, aligning with industry trends.

The integration of Maersk Drilling and the subsequent increase in synergy targets from $125 million to $150 million highlight Noble's operational efficiency and potential for enhanced margins. The integration's success is particularly noteworthy in the energy sector, where mergers and acquisitions can often lead to integration challenges. The operational highlights and backlog information provide insight into the company's strategic positioning within the offshore drilling industry.

Notably, the contracted status of Noble's fleet and the improving utilization rates for both floaters and jackups are indicative of the ongoing recovery in the offshore drilling market. The energy sector is cyclical and Noble's forward-looking statements regarding commercial visibility for 2025 and 2026 suggest optimism about the continuation of this upward cycle. Stakeholders should consider the implications of the sector's dynamics on Noble's long-term growth, especially in the context of the global energy transition and the potential for increased demand for offshore drilling services.

  • Full Year 2023 Net Income of $482 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $810 million, cash provided by operating activities of $574 million, and Free Cash Flow of $184 million.
  • Fourth Quarter Net Income of $150 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $201 million, cash provided by operating activities of $287 million, and Free Cash Flow of $165 million.
  • Maersk Drilling synergy target increased from $125 million to $150 million; integration process nearing a highly successful conclusion.
  • Over $500 million in new contract awards since November, with total backlog at $4.6 billion.
  • Full Year 2024 Guidance provided as follows: Total Revenue $2,550 to $2,700 million, Adjusted EBITDA $925 to $1,025 million, Capital Additions (net of reimbursements) $400 to $440 million.

SUGAR LAND, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE, "Noble", or the "Company") today reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results.



Three Months Ended

(in millions, except per share amounts)


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022

Total Revenue


$                   643


$                   697


$                   623

Contract Drilling Services Revenue


609


671


586

Net Income (Loss)


150


158


135

Adjusted EBITDA*


201


283


157

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)*


56


127


61

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share


1.06


1.14


1.02

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share


1.03


1.09


0.92

Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share*


0.39


0.87


0.41








* A Non-GAAP supporting schedule is included with the statements and schedules attached to this press release.

Robert W. Eifler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Noble Corporation plc, stated, "Our fourth quarter results brought full year 2023 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA toward the upper end of our guidance range and capped a year of strong operational performance and Free Cash Flow generation. The Maersk Drilling integration, which is now substantially complete, has been extremely successful, and I would like to congratulate and thank our employees for this exceptional team performance during 2023 which demonstrated the value and the exciting potential of the new Noble."

Fourth Quarter Results
Contract drilling services revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 totaled $609 million compared to $671 million in the third quarter, with the sequential decrease driven by lower utilization. Marketed fleet utilization was 68% in the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to 78% in the previous quarter. Contract drilling services costs for the fourth quarter were $374 million, a slight increase versus $354 million the third quarter. Net income decreased to $150 million in the fourth quarter, down from $158 million in the third quarter, and Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $201 million in the fourth quarter, down from $283 million in the third quarter. Net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter was $287 million, net capital expenditures were $123 million, and free cash flow (non-GAAP) was $165 million.

Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
The Company's balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, reflected total debt principal value of $600 million and cash (and cash equivalents) of $361 million. Share repurchases totaled $15 million during the fourth quarter, bringing 2023 year-to-date share repurchases to $95 million. Total capital returned to shareholders between share repurchases (including the Maersk Drilling squeeze-out) and dividends from the fourth quarter of 2022 through the fourth quarter of 2023 equaled $283 million.

Today, Noble's Board of Directors declared a quarterly interim dividend of $0.40 per share for the first quarter of 2024. This dividend is expected to be paid on March 21, 2024, to shareholders of record at close of business on March 08, 2024. Future quarterly dividends and other shareholder returns will be subject to, amongst other things, approval by the Board of Directors, and may be modified as market conditions dictate.

Operating Highlights and Backlog
Noble's marketed fleet of sixteen floaters was 75% contracted through the fourth quarter, compared with 92% in the prior quarter due to downtime between contracts. Recent backlog additions have substantially reduced the percentage of uncommitted days across our marketed floater fleet in 2024 to approximately 20%, with most of Noble's remaining availability for this year attributable to the Noble Globetrotter I, Noble Globetrotter II, and Noble Developer. With similarly limited industry capacity available in 2024, leading edge floater dayrates have held firm in the mid-to-high $400,000s range for tier-1 drillships and low-to-mid $400,000s range for sixth generation units. The bidding pipeline for 2025 contract commencements appears supportive of a continuing upward trend in leading edge rates for high spec rigs.

Utilization of Noble's thirteen marketed jackups was 61% in the fourth quarter, consistent with 61% utilization during the third quarter – jackup utilization is expected to improve progressively through 2024 with contracts scheduled to commence this summer for the Noble Regina Allen and Noble Resolute following shipyard stays, while the near-term visibility for the warm stacked jackups Noble Interceptor and Noble Highlander remains limited at this time.

Subsequent to last quarter's earnings press release, new contracts for Noble's fleet with total contract value of approximately $530 million (including mobilization payments) include the following:

  • Noble Discoverer was awarded a 400-day contract with Petrobras in Colombia, expected to commence in early June 2024. The contract includes an option to extend the duration by 390 days.
  • Noble Voyager was awarded a one well contract (plus one option well) with Petronas in Suriname which commenced in February 2024 with an estimated firm duration of 130 days excluding option.
  • Noble Valiant was awarded a six-month contract extension with LLOG in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, expected to commence in July 2024 in direct continuation of the rig's current contract. The dayrate for this contract is $470,000, excluding additional fees for the use of managed pressure drilling.
  • Noble Gerry de Souza received a 9-month extension with TotalEnergies in Nigeria, continuing the program out to November 2024.
  • Noble Intrepid had an option exercised by Harbour Energy for a well intervention program in the U.K. North Sea which commenced in January 2024 at a dayrate of $120,000.
  • Noble Innovator received a one well extension (estimated 90-day duration) from BP at a dayrate of $140,000 scheduled to commence in September 2024.
  • Noble Resolute received a 60-day extension (from March 2025) with Petrogas in the Dutch North Sea.

Noble's backlog as of February 22, 2024, stands at $4.6 billion.

Outlook
For the full year 2024, today Noble announces a guidance range for Total Revenue of $2,550 to $2,700 million, Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $925 to $1,025 million, and Capital Additions (net of reimbursements) between $400 to $440 million.

Commenting on Noble's outlook, Mr. Eifler stated, "We expect to realize improving financial results in 2024 compared to 2023, with mid-year contract start-ups for several floaters and jackups expected to drive stronger financial performance in the second half of the year. Meanwhile, commercial visibility for 2025 and 2026 is highly encouraging based on recent months' step-change increase in open demand, which is a positive indicator for future backlog development. Against this favorable backdrop, we look forward to growing our return of capital to shareholders as free cash flow improves over the course of the cycle."

Due to the forward-looking nature of Adjusted EBITDA, management cannot reliably predict certain of the necessary components of the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measure. Accordingly, the Company is unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of such forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure without unreasonable effort. The unavailable information could have a significant effect on Noble's full year 2024 GAAP financial results.

Conference Call
Noble will host a conference call related to its fourth quarter 2023 results on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time. Interested parties may dial +1 929-203-0901 and refer to conference ID 31391 approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Additionally, a live webcast link will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. A webcast replay will be accessible for a limited time following the scheduled call.

For additional information, visit www.noblecorp.com or email investors@noblecorp.com

About Noble Corporation plc
Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The Company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Additional information on Noble is available at www.noblecorp.com.

Dividend Details
Dividends payable to Noble shareholders will generally be paid in U.S. dollars (USD). However, holders of shares in the form of share entitlements admitted to trading on NASDAQ Copenhagen will receive an equivalent dividend payment in Danish krone (DKK) as determined by the exchange rate on a specified date. The holders of such share entitlements bear the risk of fluctuations in USD and DKK exchange rates.

Forward-looking Statements
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this communication are forward looking statements, including those regarding future guidance, including revenue, adjusted EBITDA and capital additions, the offshore drilling market and demand fundamentals, realization and timing of integration synergies, related costs to achieve, new technology and software platforms, free cash flow expectations, capital allocation expectations including planned dividend and share repurchases, contract backlog, rig demand, expected future contracts, anticipated contract start dates, dayrates and duration, fleet condition and utilization, business, financial performance and position and our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions related to the Noble-Maersk merger. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this communication, or in the documents incorporated by reference, the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "on track," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would," "shall," "target," "will" and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication and we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those detailed in Noble's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports Form 10-Q and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We cannot control such risk factors and other uncertainties, and in many cases, we cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. You should consider these risks and uncertainties when you are evaluating us. With respect to our capital allocation policy, distributions to shareholders in the form of either dividends or share buybacks are subject to the Board of Directors' assessment of factors such as business development, growth strategy, current leverage and financing needs. There can be no assurance that a dividend will be declared or continued.

 

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended December 31,


Twelve Months Ended December 31,



2023


2022


2023


2022

Operating revenues









Contract drilling services


$         609,241


$         585,849


$      2,461,715


$      1,332,841

Reimbursables and other


33,738


36,743


127,303


81,006



642,979


622,592


2,589,018


1,413,847

Operating costs and expenses









Contract drilling services


373,760


366,386


1,452,281


897,096

Reimbursables


24,158


27,332


91,642


64,427

Depreciation and amortization


82,933


69,770


301,345


146,879

General and administrative


32,985


29,877


128,413


82,177

Merger and integration costs


13,286


56,752


60,335


84,668

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net



(87,125)



(90,230)

Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net


(41,823)


(4,641)


(19,703)


60



485,299


458,351


2,014,313


1,185,077

Operating income (loss)


157,680


164,241


574,705


228,770

Other income (expense)









Interest expense, net of amount capitalized


(14,600)


(19,384)


(59,139)


(42,722)

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net



(8,716)


(26,397)


(8,912)

Interest income and other, net


1,777


9,599


18,069


14,365

Gain on bargain purchase




5,005


Income (loss) before income taxes


144,857


145,740


512,243


191,501

Income tax benefit (provision)


4,843


(10,778)


(30,341)


(22,553)

Net income (loss)


$         149,700


$         134,962


$         481,902


$         168,948

Per share data









Basic:









Net income (loss)


$               1.06


$               1.02


$               3.48


$               1.99

Diluted:









Net income (loss)


$               1.03


$               0.92


$               3.32


$               1.73

 

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)




December 31, 2023


December 31, 2022

ASSETS





Current assets





Cash and cash equivalents


$              360,794


$              476,206

Accounts receivable, net


548,844


468,802

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


152,110


106,782

Total current assets


1,061,748


1,051,790

Intangible assets


10,128


34,372

Property and equipment, at cost


4,591,936


4,163,205

Accumulated depreciation


(467,600)


(181,904)

Property and equipment, net


4,124,336


3,981,301

Goodwill



26,016

Other assets


311,225


141,385

Total assets


$           5,507,437


$           5,234,864

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY





Current liabilities





Current maturities of long-term debt


$                       —


$              159,715

Accounts payable


395,165


290,690

Accrued payroll and related costs


97,313


76,185

Other current liabilities


149,202


140,508

Total current liabilities


641,680


667,098

Long-term debt


586,203


513,055

Other liabilities


307,451


265,743

Noncurrent contract liabilities


50,863


181,883

Total liabilities


1,586,197


1,627,779

Commitments and contingencies





Total shareholders' equity


3,921,240


3,607,085

Total liabilities and equity


$           5,507,437


$           5,234,864

 

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



Twelve Months Ended December 31,


2023


2022

Cash flows from operating activities




Net income (loss)

$            481,902


$            168,948

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flow from
operating activities:




Depreciation and amortization

301,345


146,879

Amortization of intangible assets and contract liabilities, net

(106,776)


(5,352)

Gain on bargain purchase

(5,005)


(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net

26,397


8,912

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net


(90,230)

Changes in components of working capital and other operating
activities

(123,526)


51,828

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

574,337


280,985

Cash flows from investing activities




Capital expenditures

(409,581)


(174,319)

Proceeds from insurance claims

18,809


Cash acquired in stock-based business combinations, net


166,607

Proceeds from disposal of assets, net

24,264


381,026

Other investing activities


2,458

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(366,508)


375,772

Cash flows from financing activities




Issuance of debt

600,000


350,000

Repayments of debt

(673,411)


(627,323)

Borrowing on credit facilities


220,000

Repayments of credit facilities


(220,000)

Debt issuance costs

(24,914)


(641)

Debt extinguishment costs

(25,697)


Compulsory purchase payment


(69,924)

Share repurchases

(94,826)


(15,000)

Dividend payments

(98,804)


Other financing activities

(8,139)


(4,884)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(325,791)


(367,772)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(117,962)


288,985

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

485,707


196,722

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$            367,745


$            485,707

 

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES

OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

(Unaudited)



Average Rig Utilization


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022

Floaters

63 %


77 %


76 %

Jackups

61 %


64 %


87 %

Total

62 %


72 %


81 %














Operating Days


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022

Floaters

1,101


1,348


1,320

Jackups

785


824


1,201

Total

1,886


2,172


2,521














Average Dayrates


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022

Floaters

$           437,827


$           403,813


$           303,734

Jackups

147,954


140,775


118,089

Total

$           317,150


$           304,040


$           215,751

 

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES

CALCULATION OF BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME/(LOSS) PER SHARE

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)


The following tables presents the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share:




Three Months Ended

December 31,


Twelve Months Ended

December 31,



2023


2022


2023


2022

Numerator:









Net income (loss)


$      149,700


$      134,962


$      481,902


$      168,948

Denominator:









Weighted average shares outstanding - basic


141,054


131,924


138,380


85,055

Dilutive effect of share-based awards


3,158


3,334


3,158


3,334

Dilutive effect of warrants


1,763


9,117


3,659


8,489

Dilutive effect of compulsory purchase



2,893



729

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted


145,975


147,268


145,197


97,607

Per share data









Basic:









Net income (loss)


$           1.06


$           1.02


$           3.48


$           1.99

Diluted:









Net income (loss)


$           1.03


$           0.92


$           3.32


$           1.73

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND RECONCILIATION

Certain non-GAAP measures and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the Company have been provided for meaningful comparisons between current results and prior operating periods. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are not normally included or excluded in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The Company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" as net income (loss) adjusted for interest expense, net of amounts capitalized; interest income and other, net; income tax benefit (provision); and depreciation and amortization expense, as well as, if applicable, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net; losses on economic impairments; restructuring and similar charges; costs related to mergers and integrations; and certain other infrequent operational events. We believe that the Adjusted EBITDA measure provides greater transparency of our core operating performance. We prepare Adjusted Net Income (Loss) by eliminating from Net Income (Loss) the impact of a number of non-recurring items we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance. We prepare Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share by eliminating from Diluted Earnings per Share the impact of a number of non-recurring items we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance. Similar to Adjusted EBITDA, we believe these measures help identify underlying trends that could otherwise be masked by the effect of the non-recurring items we exclude in the measure. Additionally, we define net capital expenditures for full year 2023 as capital expenditures net of reimbursements and insurance proceeds, and we define Capital Additions as additions to property and equipment.

In order to fully assess the financial operating results, management believes that the results of operations, adjusted to exclude the following items, which are included in the Company's press release issued on February 22, 2024, are appropriate measures of the continuing and normal operations of the Company:

(i)

In the third and fourth quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2022, merger and integration costs; hurricane losses and (recoveries), net; intangible contract amortization; and discrete tax items.

(ii)

The third quarter of 2023 includes a gain on bargain purchase and joint taxation scheme compensation.

(iii)

In addition, the fourth quarter of 2022 included (gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net, (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net, and professional services costs related to corporate initiatives.

The Company also discloses free cash flow as a non-GAAP liquidity measure. Free cash flow is calculated as Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less cash paid for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from insurance claims. We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to investors because it measures our ability to generate or use cash. Once business needs and obligations are met, this cash can be used to reinvest in the company for future growth or to return to shareholders through dividend payments or share repurchases.

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about our financial performance, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by our management team for financial and operational decision-making. We are presenting these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing our financial performance through the eyes of management, and because we believe that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in our industry.

These non-GAAP adjusted measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, contract drilling revenue, contract drilling cost, contract drilling margin, average daily revenue, operating income, cash flows from operations, or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Please see the following non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations for a complete description of the adjustments.

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP MEASURES AND RECONCILIATION

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)


Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA









Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended



December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


December 31,
2022


December 31,
2023


December 31,
2022

Net income (loss)


$      149,700


$      158,323


$      134,962


$      481,902


$      168,948

Income tax (benefit) provision


(4,843)


51,659


10,778


30,341


22,553

Interest expense, net of amounts
capitalized


14,600


13,005


19,384


59,139


42,722

Interest income and other, net


(1,777)


(17,206)


(9,599)


(18,069)


(14,365)

Depreciation and amortization


82,933


77,146


69,770


301,345


146,879

Amortization of intangible assets and
contract liabilities, net


(11,236)


(10,803)


(41,877)


(106,776)


(5,352)

Gain on bargain purchase



(5,005)



(5,005)


(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt,
net




8,716


26,397


8,912

Professional services - corporate projects




43



723

Merger and integration costs


13,286


12,966


56,752


60,335


84,668

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets,
net




(87,125)



(90,230)

Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net


(41,823)


2,642


(4,641)


(19,703)


60

Adjusted EBITDA


$      200,840


$      282,727


$      157,163


$      809,906


$      365,518












Reconciliation of Income Tax Benefit (Provision)











Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended



December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


December 31,
2022


December 31,
2023


December 31,
2022

Income tax benefit (provision)


$          4,843


$      (51,659)


$      (10,778)


$      (30,341)


$      (22,553)

Adjustments











Amortization of intangible assets and
contract liabilities, net


6,508


6,079


9,471


19,835


1,800

Joint taxation scheme compensation



(1,981)



(1,981)


Gain (loss) on sale of operating assets,
net




2,255



866

Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net






(562)

Discrete tax items


(60,116)


(17,088)


(17,525)


(170,436)


(45,139)

Total adjustments


(53,608)


(12,990)


(5,799)


(152,582)


(43,035)

Adjusted income tax benefit (provision)


$      (48,765)


$      (64,649)


$      (16,577)


$    (182,923)


$      (65,588)

 

NOBLE CORPORATION plc AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP MEASURES AND RECONCILIATION

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)


Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss)











Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended



December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


December 31,
2022


December 31,
2023


December 31,
2022

Net income (loss)


$      149,700


$      158,323


$      134,962


$      481,902


$      168,948

Adjustments











Amortization of intangible assets and
contract liabilities, net


(4,728)


(4,724)


(32,406)


(86,941)


(3,552)

Joint taxation scheme compensation



(19,837)



(19,837)


Gain on bargain purchase



(5,005)



(5,005)


Professional services - corporate projects




43



723

Merger and integration costs


13,286


12,966


56,752


60,335


84,668

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets,
net




(84,870)



(89,364)

Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net


(41,823)


2,642


(4,641)


(19,703)


(502)

(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt,
net




8,716


26,397


8,912

Discrete tax items


(60,116)


(17,088)


(17,525)


(170,436)


(45,139)

Total adjustments


(93,381)


(31,046)


(73,931)


(215,190)


(44,254)

Adjusted net income (loss)


$        56,319


$      127,277


$        61,031


$      266,712


$      124,694












Reconciliation of Diluted EPS













Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended



December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


December 31,
2022


December 31,
2023


December 31,
2022

Unadjusted diluted EPS


$           1.03


$           1.09


$           0.92


$           3.32


$           1.73

Adjustments











Amortization of intangible assets and contract
liabilities, net


(0.03)


(0.03)


(0.22)


(0.60)


(0.04)

Joint taxation scheme compensation



(0.14)



(0.14)


Gain on bargain purchase



(0.03)



(0.03)


Professional services - corporate projects






0.02

Merger and integration costs


0.09


0.08


0.39


0.42


0.87

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net




(0.59)



(0.92)

Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net


(0.29)


0.02


(0.03)


(0.14)


(0.01)

(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net




0.06


0.18


0.09

Discrete tax items


(0.41)


(0.12)


(0.12)


(1.17)


(0.46)

Total adjustments


(0.64)


(0.22)


(0.51)


(1.48)


(0.45)

Adjusted diluted EPS


$           0.39


$           0.87


$           0.41


$           1.84


$           1.28












Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow













Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended



December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


December 31,
2022


December 31,
2023


December 31,
2022

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities


$      287,489


$      138,768


$      171,179


$      574,337


$      280,985

Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from
insurance claims


(122,641)


(98,601)


(65,084)


(390,772)


(174,319)

Free cash flow


$      164,848


$        40,167


$      106,095


$      183,565


$      106,666

 

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