Seadrill Announces First Quarter 2024 Results
Seadrill (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) has announced its first quarter 2024 results. The company reported an operating profit of $80 million and an Adjusted EBITDA of $124 million on $367 million in revenue, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 33.8%. Despite a sequential revenue decline from $408 million in the previous quarter, the company secured its highest dayrate to date at $545,000 for a one-well contract. Seadrill reaffirmed its full-year guidance with projected revenues of $1.47 to $1.52 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $400 to $450 million.
Significant operational highlights include the repurchase of 9.9 million shares (12.4% of the issued share count) since September 2023 and an order backlog of approximately $2.8 billion. As of March 31, 2024, Seadrill holds $612 million in cash and cash equivalents and has an additional $225 million available under its undrawn credit facility. The company also highlighted reduced operating expenses and a continued focus on strategic fleet management.
- Operating profit of $80 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $124 million, up from $100 million in the prior quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin improved to 33.8%.
- Secured highest dayrate of $545,000 for a one-well contract.
- Repurchased 9.9 million shares, or 12.4% of the issued share count.
- Order backlog of approximately $2.8 billion.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $612 million.
- Additional $225 million available under undrawn credit facility.
- Total operating revenues decreased by $41 million from the prior quarter.
- Contract revenues fell from $315 million to $275 million.
- Cash flow from operations significantly decreased to $29 million from $140 million in the prior quarter.
- Reduced diluted earnings per share from $0.95 to $0.81.
- Significant decrease in capital expenditures to $29 million from $140 million.
Insights
The first quarter of 2024 shows Seadrill's strong financial performance with an operating profit of
The share repurchase program is another significant factor, with Seadrill repurchasing 9.9 million shares, or 12.4% of its issued share count. This not only boosts investor confidence but also signals the company's solid cash position and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Seadrill's reaffirmed full-year guidance remains ambitious yet achievable, suggesting continued confidence in its market positioning and operational strategy.
In terms of cash flow, Seadrill generated
Overall, the financial metrics illustrate a company well-positioned for continued growth and investor returns.
Seadrill's ability to secure the highest dayrate in the current cycle, with a clean dayrate of
The company's backlog of
Looking forward, Seadrill's market positioning, particularly with strong contracts in the Gulf of Mexico and South Korea, positions it favorably against competitors. The company's strategic focus on high-value contracts and operational efficiency appears to be paying off, making it an attractive proposition for investors.
Quarterly highlights
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Delivered operating profit of
$80 million $124 million $367 million 33.8% -
Secured highest dayrate in the current cycle with a clean dayrate of
$545,000 -
Repurchased 9.9 million shares, or
12.4% of issued share count, since initiating its share repurchase program in September 2023 -
Reaffirmed full-year guidance of
$1.47 $1.52 billion $400 $450 million $400 $450 million
Financial highlights
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Three months ended |
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Figures in USD million, unless otherwise indicated |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Total Operating Revenues |
367 |
|
408 |
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Contract Revenues |
275 |
|
315 |
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Operating Profit |
80 |
|
52 |
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
124 |
|
100 |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) |
33.8 |
% |
24.5 |
% |
Diluted Earnings Per Share ($) |
0.81 |
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0.95 |
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"Seadrill has had a strong start to the year, delivering safe, efficient operations to our customers, securing a cycle-high dayrate that offers an encouraging indication of market potential, and returning capital to shareholders," remarked President and Chief Executive Officer, Simon Johnson. "As the cycle progresses, we believe Seadrill's competitive fleet, focused market positioning, and balance sheet strength will support durable earnings and capital returns. We remain focused on executing according to plan and maintain our previously disclosed full-year 2024 guidance as the year progresses in line with expectation."
Financial results
First quarter 2024 operating revenues totaled
Operating expenses were
Adjusted EBITDA(1) was
Cash flow and balance sheet
Cash flow from operations during the first quarter of 2024 was
In the first quarter of 2024, Seadrill made
As of March 31, 2024, Seadrill had gross principal debt of
Operational and commercial activity
As of May 14, 2024, Seadrill's Order Backlog(2) stood at approximately
-
As previously disclosed, the West Capella secured a one-well contract in
South Korea , with an estimated duration of 40 days, valued at approximately$32 million $10 million -
As previously disclosed, the West Neptune secured a six-month contract extension with an independent operator in the
U.S. Gulf ofMexico , with an estimated contract value of approximately$86 million
Additionally, in mid-April, the Sevan Louisiana commenced a contract for well intervention work with an independent operator in the
The Company today provided an updated fleet status report on the Investor Relations section of its website, www.seadrill.com.
Conference Call Information
Seadrill will host a conference call to discuss its results on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 09:00 CST / 16:00 CET. Interested participants may join the call by dialing +1 (888) 660-6819 (Passcode: 7310670) at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The Company will webcast the call live on the Investor Relations section of its website, www.seadrill.com, where a replay will be available afterwards.
About Seadrill
Seadrill is a leading offshore drilling contractor utilizing advanced technology to unlock oil and gas resources for clients across harsh and benign locations around the globe. Seadrill’s high-quality, technologically-advanced fleet spans all asset classes allowing its experienced crews to conduct operations across geographies, from shallow to ultra-deepwater environments.
(1) These are non-GAAP measures. For a definition and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure, see Appendices.
(2) Order Backlog includes all firm contracts at the contractual operating dayrate multiplied by the number of days remaining in the firm contract period. It includes management contract revenues and lease revenues from bareboat charter arrangements and excludes revenues for mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation, and other incentive provisions and backlog relating to non-consolidated entities.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this news release, including, without limitation, those regarding the Company’s outlook and guidance, plans, strategies, business prospects, rig activity, share repurchases and changes and trends in its business and the markets in which it operates, are forward-looking statements. These statements may include words such as "assumes", "projects", "forecasts", "estimates", "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "intends", "may", "might", "will", "would", "can", "could", "should" or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. These statements are based on management’s current plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: those described under Item 3D, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the
The foregoing risks and uncertainties are beyond our ability to control, 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. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. We expressly disclaim any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or beliefs with regard to the statement or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law.
Investors should note that we announce material financial information in SEC filings, press releases and public conference calls. Based on guidance from the SEC, we may use the Investors section of our website (www.seadrill.com) to communicate with investors. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. The information on our website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this news release.
Seadrill Limited
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(In $ millions, except per share data) |
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Three months
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|
Three months
|
Operating revenues |
|
|
|
|
Contract revenues |
|
275 |
|
186 |
Reimbursable revenues (1) |
|
20 |
|
9 |
Management contract revenues (1) |
|
58 |
|
61 |
Other revenues (1) |
|
14 |
|
10 |
Total operating revenues |
|
367 |
|
266 |
Operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
Vessel and rig operating expenses |
|
(180) |
|
(115) |
Reimbursable expenses |
|
(20) |
|
(9) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
(38) |
|
(36) |
Management contract expense |
|
(38) |
|
(42) |
Merger and integration related expenses |
|
(2) |
|
(3) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
(25) |
|
(14) |
Total operating expenses |
|
(303) |
|
(219) |
Other operating items |
|
|
|
|
Gain on disposals |
|
— |
|
4 |
Other operating income |
|
16 |
|
— |
Total other operating items |
|
16 |
|
4 |
Operating profit |
|
80 |
|
51 |
Financial and other non-operating items |
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
7 |
|
7 |
Interest expense |
|
(15) |
|
(16) |
Share in results from associated companies (net of tax) |
|
4 |
|
3 |
Other financial items and non-operating items |
|
(6) |
|
(1) |
Total financial and other non-operating items, net |
|
(10) |
|
(7) |
Profit before income taxes |
|
70 |
|
44 |
Income tax expense |
|
(10) |
|
(1) |
Net income |
|
60 |
|
43 |
Basic EPS ($) |
|
0.83 |
|
0.86 |
Diluted EPS ($) |
|
0.81 |
|
0.83 |
(1) Includes revenue from related parties of
Seadrill Limited
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(In $ millions, except per share data) |
|
March 31,
|
|
December 31,
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ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
584 |
|
697 |
Restricted cash |
|
28 |
|
31 |
Accounts receivable, net |
|
197 |
|
222 |
Amounts due from related parties, net |
|
14 |
|
9 |
Other current assets |
|
213 |
|
199 |
Total current assets |
|
1,036 |
|
1,158 |
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
Investments in associated companies |
|
94 |
|
90 |
Drilling units |
|
2,862 |
|
2,858 |
Deferred tax assets |
|
53 |
|
46 |
Equipment |
|
10 |
|
10 |
Other non-current assets |
|
67 |
|
56 |
Total non-current assets |
|
3,086 |
|
3,060 |
Total assets |
|
4,122 |
|
4,218 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable |
|
64 |
|
53 |
Other current liabilities |
|
291 |
|
336 |
Total current liabilities |
|
355 |
|
389 |
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
609 |
|
608 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
9 |
|
9 |
Other non-current liabilities |
|
222 |
|
229 |
Total non-current liabilities |
|
840 |
|
846 |
Commitments and contingencies |
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
Common shares of par value |
|
1 |
|
1 |
Additional paid-in capital |
|
2,364 |
|
2,480 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
1 |
|
1 |
Retained earnings |
|
561 |
|
501 |
Total shareholders' equity |
|
2,927 |
|
2,983 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
|
4,122 |
|
4,218 |
Seadrill Limited
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(In $ millions) |
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Three months
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Three months
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
60 |
|
43 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
38 |
|
36 |
Gain on disposal of assets |
|
— |
|
(4) |
Share in results from associated companies (net of tax) |
|
(4) |
|
(3) |
Deferred tax benefit |
|
(5) |
|
(2) |
Unrealized loss on foreign exchange |
|
3 |
|
— |
Amortization of discount on debt |
|
1 |
|
— |
Share based incentive compensation |
|
3 |
|
— |
Other cash movements in operating activities |
|
|
|
|
Payments for long-term maintenance |
|
(29) |
|
(10) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and disposals |
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts receivable |
|
25 |
|
18 |
Trade accounts payable |
|
11 |
|
(10) |
Prepaid expenses/accrued revenue |
|
(7) |
|
(5) |
Deferred revenue |
|
5 |
|
12 |
Deferred mobilization costs |
|
4 |
|
— |
Related party receivables |
|
(5) |
|
8 |
Other assets |
|
(21) |
|
(3) |
Other liabilities |
|
(50) |
|
(65) |
Net cash flows provided by operating activities |
|
29 |
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities |
|
|
|
|
Additions to drilling units and equipment |
|
(23) |
|
(11) |
Proceeds from disposal of assets |
|
— |
|
4 |
Proceeds from disposal of investment in associates |
|
— |
|
43 |
Net cash flows (used in)/provided by investing activities |
|
(23) |
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
|
|
|
|
Repayments of secured credit facilities |
|
— |
|
(160) |
Shares repurchased |
|
(119) |
|
— |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(119) |
|
(160) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
|
(3) |
|
2 |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash |
|
(116) |
|
(107) |
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at beginning of the period |
|
728 |
|
598 |
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at the end of period |
|
612 |
|
491 |
Appendix I - Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA excluding Reimbursables, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin excluding Reimbursables
Adjusted EBITDA represents operating income before depreciation, amortization and similar non-cash charges. Additionally, in any given period, the Company may have significant, unusual or non-recurring items which may be excluded from Adjusted EBITDA for that period. When applicable, these items are fully disclosed and incorporated into the reconciliation provided below. Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Total operating revenues. Adjusted EBITDA excluding Reimbursables, represents Adjusted EBITDA, excluding Reimbursable revenues and Reimbursable expenses. Adjusted EBITDA Margin excluding Reimbursables represents Adjusted EBITDA excluding Reimbursables as a percentage of Total operating revenues excluding Reimbursable revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA excluding Reimbursables and Adjusted EBITDA Margin excluding Reimbursables are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that the aforementioned non-GAAP financial measures assist investors by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of interest, other financial items, taxes and depreciation and amortization, which are affected by various and possibly changing financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which may significantly affect operating income between periods.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA excluding Reimbursables and Adjusted EBITDA Margin excluding Reimbursables should not be considered as alternatives to operating income or any other indicator of Seadrill Limited's performance calculated in accordance with US GAAP.
The tables below reconcile operating profit to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA excluding Reimbursables and Adjusted EBITDA Margin excluding Reimbursables.
Figures in USD million, unless otherwise indicated |
Three months
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Three months
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Operating profit |
80 |
|
|
52 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
38 |
|
|
44 |
|
Merger and integration related expenses |
2 |
|
|
3 |
|
Other adjustments (1) |
4 |
|
|
1 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA (a) |
124 |
|
|
100 |
|
Total operating revenues (b) |
367 |
|
|
408 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin (a)/(b) |
33.8 |
% |
|
24.5 |
% |
Figures in USD million, unless otherwise indicated |
Three months
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA (a) |
124 |
|
Reimbursable revenues |
(20 |
) |
Reimbursable expenses |
20 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA excluding Reimbursables (c) |
124 |
|
Total operating revenues (b) |
367 |
|
Reimbursable revenues |
(20 |
) |
Total operating revenues excluding Reimbursable revenues (d) |
347 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding Reimbursables (c)/(d) |
35.7 |
% |
(1) Primarily related to costs associated with the closure of the Company's
Appendix II - Contract Revenues Supporting Information
Contract Revenues Supporting Information(1) |
Three months
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Three months
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Average number of rigs on contract(2) |
10 |
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|
12 |
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Average contractual dayrates(3) (in $ thousands) |
300 |
|
|
298 |
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Economic utilization(4) |
97.1 |
% |
|
92.4 |
% |
(1) Excludes three drillships managed on behalf of Sonadrill (West Gemini, Sonangol Quenguela, Sonangol Libongos); and excludes rigs bareboat chartered to Gulfdrill (West Telesto, West Castor, West Tucana).
(2) The average number of rigs on contract is calculated by dividing the aggregate days the Company's rigs were on contract during the reporting period by the number of days in that reporting period.
(3) The average contractual dayrate is calculated by dividing the aggregate contractual dayrates during a reporting period by the aggregate number of days for the reporting period.
(4) Economic utilization is defined as dayrate revenue earned during the period, excluding bonuses, divided by the contractual operating dayrate, multiplied by the number of days on contract in the period. If a drilling unit earns its full operating dayrate throughout a reporting period, its economic utilization would be
Appendix III - Reconciliation of Net cash flows provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow
The Company also presents 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 additions to drilling units and equipment. The table below reconciles Net cash flow provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023.
Figures in USD million |
Three months
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Three months
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Net cash flows provided by operating activities |
29 |
|
140 |
Additions to drilling units and equipment |
(23) |
|
(48) |
Free Cash Flow |
6 |
|
92 |
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Lydia Brantley Mabry
Director of Investor Relations
ir@seadrill.com
Source: Seadrill Limited
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