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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 Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) announced the successful closure of a $600 million unsecured senior notes offering due in 2030, aiming to retire existing debt and cover operational expenses. Additionally, Noble has executed an Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, totaling $550 million, maturing in April 2028. CEO Robert Eifler emphasized that this refinancing simplifies the capital structure and enhances liquidity, aligning with Noble's strategic priority for 2023. The details of the offering and the credit agreement have been reported in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Noble Corporation plc announced the pricing of a private offering of $600 million in new unsecured 8.000% Senior Notes due 2030. The net proceeds will be used to redeem existing Senior Secured PIK Toggle Notes due 2028, repay outstanding borrowings under a $350 million term loan facility, and cover related expenses. The Offering is expected to close on or about April 18, 2023, subject to customary conditions. The 2030 Notes are offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and in compliance with Regulation S, having not been registered under the Securities Act.
Noble Corporation plc announced on April 3, 2023, that its subsidiary, Noble Finance II LLC, has commenced an offering of $600 million in unsecured senior notes due 2030. The proceeds will be used primarily for the redemption of outstanding Second Lien Notes due 2028, paying related premiums, and repaying a $350 million term loan. The offering is limited to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and complies with Regulation S for international investors. These notes are not registered under the Securities Act, meaning they can't be sold in the U.S. without proper registration.
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) has announced significant changes to its share capital as of March 31, 2023. A total of 3,776,358 new A ordinary shares have been issued since February 28, 2023. Of these, 3,771,978 shares were issued following the exercise of warrants, generating USD 15,036.41 in proceeds. The exercise prices varied from USD 19.27 to USD 23.13. Additionally, 4,380 shares were allocated to employees due to restricted stock units vesting. This results in a total of 138,592,090 A ordinary shares outstanding, maintaining the same rights as existing shares.
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) announced share capital changes on February 28, 2023. Since January 31, 2023, the company issued 404,861 new A ordinary shares. This includes 280 shares to warrant holders, generating proceeds of USD 5,936. The remaining 404,581 shares were issued at no cost to directors, officers, and employees due to restricted stock unit vesting. Following these changes, there are now 134,815,732 A ordinary shares outstanding, equating to a total nominal value of USD 1,348.16. The new shares will trade on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
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