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Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE) is a premier offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry, owning and operating one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the sector. The company specializes in ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities across both established and emerging regions globally. Noble's operations are driven by a high-specification fleet of floating and jackup rigs, deployed in diverse oil and gas basins around the world.
Core Business: Noble provides contract drilling services through its fleet of mobile offshore drilling units. This includes a mix of floaters and jackups designed to meet the rigorous demands of offshore drilling. The company has been a part of the contract drilling industry since 1921, continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of the market.
Recent Achievements: In recent news, Noble has shown robust performance with fourth-quarter 2023 revenue reaching $609 million. The company's integration with Maersk Drilling has been substantially successful, capping a year of strong operational performance. Noble's marketed fleet utilization stood at 68% for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Current Projects & Financial Condition: Noble announced a guidance range for total revenue in 2024 of $2,550 to $2,700 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA range of $925 to $1,025 million. The company's backlog as of February 2024 stands at $4.6 billion, indicating strong future revenue streams. Noble's balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, reflected a total debt principal value of $600 million and cash equivalents of $361 million.
Partnerships & Products: Noble recently entered into a definitive merger agreement with Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., enhancing its fleet and market position. This acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to free cash flow per share, adding significant value to shareholders.
Additional Information: Noble continues to focus on delivering superior services to its clients, supported by its robust and technologically advanced fleet. For more details, visit www.noblecorp.com or email investors@noblecorp.com.
Noble (NYSE: NE) and Diamond Offshore Drilling (NYSE: DO) have announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period for their pending merger. This marks a significant step towards completing the transaction. The merger is now subject to remaining closing conditions, including approval from Diamond's stockholders and informal clearance from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. A special meeting for Diamond stockholders to vote on the transaction is scheduled for August 27, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. CDT. This merger represents a major consolidation in the offshore drilling industry, potentially creating a stronger entity with enhanced market presence.
Noble plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE) has announced its intention to voluntarily delist from NASDAQ Copenhagen while maintaining its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The decision follows a comprehensive review, concluding that the trading volume of Danish Shares on NASDAQ no longer justifies the associated expenses and administrative requirements.
The NYSE accounts for approximately 99% of Noble's trading volume, providing sufficient liquidity for shareholders. The delisting is expected to be effective in late 2024 or early 2025. Holders of Danish Shares have options to either transfer their shares to NYSE or sell them on NASDAQ prior to the delisting. Noble anticipates substantial savings in fees and managerial efforts, which can be redirected towards initiatives to generate shareholder value.
Noble plc (NYSE: NE) has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, after the U.S. market closes. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time.
Investors and interested parties can access the call by dialing +1 (800) 715-9871 and using the conference ID 31391. Alternatively, a live webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of Noble's website. The earnings press release and accompanying presentation will be accessible on the company's website at www.noblecorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for a time following the call.
Noble (NYSE: NE) has announced an agreement to acquire Diamond Offshore Drilling (NYSE: DO) in a cash and stock transaction. Diamond shareholders will receive 0.2316 shares of Noble and $5.65 per share in cash, an 11.4% premium to Diamond's closing price on June 7, 2024. The merger will give Diamond shareholders a 14.5% stake in Noble. The deal, anticipated to close by Q1 2025, is expected to be immediately accretive to Noble's free cash flow per share, supported by $2.1 billion in backlog and $100 million in annual cost synergies. Noble will fund the $600 million cash portion through new debt financing. Additionally, Noble's Board has approved a 25% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, effective Q3 2024. This expanded fleet and backlog aim to maximize value for stakeholders.
Noble plc reported first quarter 2024 results with net income of $95 million, diluted earnings per share of $0.66, adjusted EBITDA of $183 million, and free cash flow of $(38) million. Major projects are on schedule for key contract commencements in Q2 and Q3. Full-year guidance for 2024 remains unchanged. The balance sheet shows total debt of $600 million and cash of $212 million. An interim dividend of $0.40 per share was approved for the second quarter of 2024. Noble's marketed fleet utilization improved, and new contracts worth $215 million were secured. Backlog as of May 6, 2024, stands at $4.4 billion. Outlook for 2024 includes total revenue of $2,550 to $2,700 million and adjusted EBITDA of $925 to $1,025 million.
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