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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2025
Valaris Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda 001-08097 98-1589854
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Claredon House, 2 Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda, HM 11
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 44 (0) 20 7659 4660
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Ticker Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, $0.01 par value share VAL New York Stock Exchange
Warrants to purchase Common Shares VAL WS New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.





TABLE OF CONTENTS







INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT


Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The Fleet Status Report of the Company as of October 23, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information furnished in this Item 7.01 and the information attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
    (d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1
101 Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


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SIGNATURE
    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Valaris Limited
October 23, 2025 /s/ CHRISTOPHER T. WEBER
Christopher T. Weber
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
New Contracts, Extensions and Other Updates Since Last Fleet Status Report
Contract Backlog
•Valaris has been awarded the following new contracts and contract extensions, with associated contract backlog of approximately $190 million, subsequent to issuing its previous fleet status report on July 24, 2025. Contract backlog excludes lump sum payments such as mobilization fees and capital reimbursements.
•Contract backlog is approximately $4.5 billion as of October 23, 2025.
Floater Contract Awards
•Five-well contract with Bp Exploration Delta Limited for drillship VALARIS DS-12 in Egypt. The contract is expected to commence in the second quarter 2026 and has an estimated duration of 350 days. The estimated total contract value, inclusive of a mobilization fee, is approximately $140 million. The contract also includes three option wells.
Jackup Contract Awards
•194-day contract extension for jackup VALARIS 121 with Shell in the UK North Sea. The contract extension is expected to commence in February 2026 in direct continuation of the existing contract. The contracted revenue backlog for the 194-day extension is over $25 million. One further unpriced option remains.
•150-day contract extension for jackup VALARIS Norway with Ithaca Energy in the UK North Sea. The contract extension is expected to commence in August 2026 in direct continuation of the existing contract. The contracted revenue backlog for the 150-day extension is approximately $18 million.
•120-day contract for VALARIS 248 with GE Vernova in the UK North Sea to provide accommodation support services for an offshore wind project. The contract is expected to commence in November 2025 and will add over $8 million to contracted revenue backlog. The contract includes an additional six priced options with a total duration of 104 days.
•Two 28-day contract extensions for jackup VALARIS 122 with Shell in the UK North Sea. The contract extension is expected to commence in January 2026 in direct continuation of the existing contract. The total contracted revenue backlog for the two 28-day extensions is over $6 million. The contract extensions are for accommodation support. One priced option remains.
Other Fleet Status Updates
•Jackup VALARIS 247 sold for cash proceeds of approximately $108 million in August 2025.




 








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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
Contract Backlog(1) (2)
($ millions)
2025 2026 2027+ Total
Contracted Days(1) (2)
2025 2026 2027+
Drillships $ 163.5  $ 1,055.4  $ 1,398.9  $ 2,617.8  Drillships 420  2,545  3,079 
Semisubmersibles 7.3  —  —  7.3  Semisubmersibles 33  —  — 
Floaters $ 170.8  $ 1,055.4  $ 1,398.9  $ 2,625.1  Floaters 453  2,545  3,079 
Harsh Environment(3)
$ 66.4  $ 258.7  $ 200.2  $ 525.3 
Harsh Environment(3)
495  1,961  1,342 
Benign Environment 56.4  234.2  310.4  601.0  Benign Environment 420  1,671  2,479 
Legacy 13.9  72.6  50.1  136.6  Legacy 140  730  505 
Jackups $ 136.7  $ 565.5  $ 560.7  $ 1,262.9  Jackups 1,055  4,362  4,326 
Other(4)
$ 32.7  $ 175.2  $ 354.4  $ 562.3 
Other(4)
528  2,786  7,718 
Total $ 340.2  $ 1,796.1  $ 2,314.0  $ 4,450.3  Total 2,036  9,693  15,123 
ARO Drilling(5)
Average Day Rates(1) (2)
2025 2026 2027+
Owned Rigs $ 68.4  $ 204.6  $ 606.9  $ 879.9  Drillships $ 389,000  $ 415,000  $ 454,000 
Leased Rigs 45.8  252.0  986.9  1,284.7  Semisubmersibles 222,000  —  — 
Total $ 114.2  $ 456.6  $ 1,593.8  $ 2,164.6  Floaters $ 377,000  $ 415,000  $ 454,000 
Harsh Environment(3)
$ 134,000  $ 132,000  $ 149,000 
Benign Environment 134,000  140,000  125,000 
Legacy 100,000  100,000  99,000 
Jackups $ 130,000  $ 130,000  $ 130,000 
(1) Contract backlog, contracted days and average day rates as of October 23, 2025.
(2) Contract backlog and average day rates exclude certain types of non-recurring revenues such as lump sum mobilization payments. Contract backlog and contracted days may include backlog and days when a rig is under suspension, except any backlog or days for rigs that are under a separate firm contract where backlog or days are otherwise included. Average day rates are adjusted to exclude suspension backlog and days.
(3) Contract suspension notice received from Harbour Energy for jackup VALARIS 120. The contract suspension is effective on completion of Harbour Energy's well-in-progress, currently estimated to be in November 2025. Contract backlog includes approximately $125 million for this rig following the suspension effective date.
(4) Other represents contract backlog and contracted days related to bareboat charter agreements and management services contracts.
(5) ARO Drilling contract backlog as of October 23, 2025.
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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
Asset Category / Rig Design Year Delivered Customer Location Contract Start Date
Contract End Date(1)
Day Rate(2)
Comments
Drillships          
VALARIS DS-18 GustoMSC P10000 2015 Chevron
Occidental
Gulf of America
Gulf of America
Aug 22
Nov 26
Aug 25
May 29
Additional rate charged when MPD services provided
914-day contract for DS-18 and 940-day contract extension for DS-16. Combined addition to contracted revenue backlog is approx. $760 million
VALARIS DS-17 GustoMSC P10000 2014 Equinor
Equinor
Brazil
Brazil
May 25
Jan 26
Dec 25
Jan 28
$497,000
Expect approx. 25 days out of service for customer required upgrades in 1Q26
Estimated total contract value ("TCV") of $498 million, inclusive of MPD, additional services and fees for mobilization and minor rig upgrades. Based on initial estimated duration of 852 days comprised of a 180-day standby period followed by a 672-day drilling program
VALARIS DS-16

GustoMSC P10000 2014 Occidental
Occidental
Gulf of America
Gulf of America
Jun 24
Jun 26
Jun 26
Dec 28
Additional rate charged when MPD services provided
940-day contract extension for DS-16 and 914-day contract for DS-18. Combined addition to contracted revenue backlog is approx. $760 million. Expect approx. 20 days out of service for planned maintenance in 4Q26
VALARIS DS-15 GustoMSC P10000 2014 TotalEnergies

Undisclosed

Brazil
Spain
West Africa

Dec 24

Sep 26
Aug 25

May 27
$400,000
Additional rate charged when MPD and additional services provided
Rig is warm stacked in Las Palmas, Spain
TCV, based on an estimated duration of 250 days, is approx. $135 million, including upfront payments for rig upgrades and mobilization. TCV does not include the provision of additional services. Priced options with a total estimated duration of 80 to 100 days
VALARIS DS-12
DSME 12000 2013

BP
Spain
Egypt

May 26

Apr 27


Rig is warm stacked in Las Palmas, Spain
TCV, based on estimated duration of 350 days, is approx. $140 million, inclusive of MPD and mobilization. Three option wells
VALARIS DS-10
Samsung GF12000 2017
Undisclosed
Spain
West Africa

Jun 26

Jun 28

Rig is warm stacked in Las Palmas, Spain
TCV of $352 million based on duration of two years. TCV does not include the provision of additional services. Additional rate charged when MPD services provided
VALARIS DS-9 Samsung GF12000 2015 ExxonMobil

Angola
Jul 22 Jul 26 Contract includes MPD services
VALARIS DS-8 Samsung GF12000 2015 Petrobras Brazil Dec 23 Dec 26 $428,000 Plus mobilization fee of approx. $30 million. Contract includes additional services
VALARIS DS-7 Samsung 96K 2013 Azule Energy Angola Jun 24 Oct 26 TCV estimated to be $364 million based on initial estimated duration of 850 days
VALARIS DS-4 Samsung 96K 2010 Petrobras Brazil Dec 24 Nov 27 $450,000 Plus mobilization fee of approx. $41 million. Contract includes MPD and additional services
Stacked
VALARIS DS-14

DSME 12000 2023 Spain
VALARIS DS-13

DSME 12000 2023 Spain
VALARIS DS-11 DSME 12000 2013 Spain
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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
Asset Category / Rig Design Year Delivered Customer Location Contract Start Date
Contract End Date(1)
Day Rate(2)
Comments
Semisubmersibles
VALARIS DPS-1

F&G ExD Millennium, DP 2012 Woodside
Australia




Jan 24

Nov 25

VALARIS MS-1

F&G ExD Millennium, Moored 2011 Santos Australia

Jan 24 Oct 25
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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
Asset Category / Rig Design Year Delivered Customer Location Contract Start Date
Contract End Date(1)
Day Rate(2)
Comments
Harsh Environment Jackups
VALARIS Norway KFELS N Class 2011 Ithaca Energy
Ithaca Energy
UK
UK
Apr 25
Mar 26
Mar 26
Jan 27




TCV of approx. $39 million based on estimated duration of 292 days
Contracted revenue backlog of approx. $36 million based on duration of 300 days
VALARIS Stavanger KFELS N Class 2011 TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies
UK

UK
May 24

Nov 25
Nov 25

Jul 27
TCV of approx. $52 million, including minor rig modifications, based on initial estimated duration of 360 days
TCV of over $75 million based on 600-day priced extension. Two 200-day priced options
VALARIS 249 LT Super Gorilla 2001 Undisclosed
BP

Shell
Trinidad
Trinidad

Trinidad
Apr 25
Mar 26

Sep 26
Feb 26
Jul 26

Sep 27
$163,000

TCV of $16.8 million based on duration of 100 days. Expect approx. 60 days out of service for planned maintenance in 3Q26
Contracted revenue backlog of approx. $66 million based on estimated duration of 365 days Three priced options with an estimated duration of 50 days each
VALARIS 248 LT Super Gorilla 2000
Ithaca Energy
GE Vernova


Eni
UK
UK


UK
Aug 20
Nov 25


Jun 26
Oct 25
Mar 26


Nov 27
Expect approx. 30 days out of service for planned maintenance in 4Q25
Contracted revenue backlog of over $8 million for 120-day contract to provide accommodation support services. Six priced options with a total duration of 104 days. Expect approx 30 days out of service for planned maintenance in 2Q26
TCV of approx. $84 million for 730-day contract to perform P&A and CCS work. VALARIS 120 will substitute for VALARIS 248 from Nov 2025 to Jun 2026, while VALARIS 248 completes another customer's program and a special periodic survey
VALARIS 123 KFELS Super A 2019 TAQA
TAQA
Netherlands
Netherlands


Mar 25
Jan 26
Dec 25
Jan 26
$153,000
$163,000

VALARIS 122

KFELS Super A 2014
Shell
Shell

Shell
UK
UK

UK
Sep 23
Dec 25

Jan 26

Nov 25
Dec 25

Feb 26

TCV of over $60 million based on initial estimated duration of 500 days
Contracted revenue backlog for the 31-day extension is over $3.5 million.The extension is for accommodation support
Contracted revenue backlog for two 28-day extensions is over $6 million.The extensions are for accommodation support. One priced option remains
VALARIS 121 KFELS Super A 2014
Shell

Shell
UK

UK
Jan 25

Feb 26
Feb 26

Aug 26
TCV of approx. $55 million based on estimated duration of 406 days. Expect approx. 15 days out of service for planned maintenance in 1Q26
Contracted revenue backlog for 194-day extension is over $25 million
VALARIS 120 KFELS Super A 2013 Harbour Energy

Eni

UK

UK

Jul 25

Nov 25


Nov 25

Jun 26


$166,000



Contract suspension notice received from Harbour Energy effective on completion of Harbour Energy's current well, estimated to be in Nov 2025
VALARIS 120 will substitute for VALARIS 248 from Nov 2025 to Jun 2026, while VALARIS 248 completes another customer's program and a special periodic survey

Stacked
VALARIS Viking KFELS N Class 2010 UK
VALARIS 102 KFELS MOD V-A 2002 Gulf of America
Sold
VALARIS 247 LT Super Gorilla 1998 Jadestone Australia Mar 25 Aug 25
Sold for cash proceeds of approximately $108 million in August 2025


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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
Asset Category / Rig Design Year Delivered Customer Location Contract Start Date
Contract End Date(1)
Day Rate(2)
Comments
Benign Environment Jackups
VALARIS 144 LT Super 116-E 2010 Azule Energy
Azule Energy
Angola
Angola
Mar 25
Sep 25
Sep 25
Oct 27
TCV of approx. $8.5 million based on estimated duration of 45 days
TCV estimated to be between $149 million and $156 million based on contract duration of 730 to 770 days, including a mobilization fee from the Gulf of America
VALARIS 118 LT 240-C 2012 BP
BP
Trinidad
Trinidad
Apr 24
Nov 25

Oct 25
Jul 28

TCV of approx. $51 million based on initial estimated duration of 365 days
TCV of approx. $168 million based on duration of three years. Expect approx. 30 days out of service for planned maintenance in 2Q26

VALARIS 117 LT 240-C 2009 Eni

Undisclosed
Mexico

Trinidad
Apr 25

Aug 26
Jan 26

Feb 28
TCV of approx. $36 million based on duration of 300 days. Up to 150 days of priced options Expect approx. 45 days out of service for planned maintenance in 3Q26
185-day priced option
VALARIS 115 BM Pacific Class 400 2013 Shell Brunei Apr 23 Apr 27 TCV of approx. $159 million based on duration of four years
VALARIS 110 KFELS MOD V-B 2015 NOC
Undisclosed
Qatar
Qatar
Oct 21
Oct 25
Oct 25
Oct 29
1-year priced option
Contracted revenue backlog for the four-year extension is approx. $117 million. 1-year priced option. Expect approx. 60 days of out service for planned maintenance in 2Q26
VALARIS 107 KFELS MOD V-B 2006 ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil
Australia
Australia
Nov 24
Nov 25
Nov 25
May 26
$153,000
$163,000

45-day priced option

VALARIS 106 KFELS MOD V-B 2005 BP
Indonesia
Jun 25 Oct 25 $95,000
Stacked
VALARIS 148 LT Super 116-E 2013 UAE
VALARIS 147 LT Super 116-E 2013 UAE
VALARIS 145 LT Super 116-E 2010 Gulf of America
VALARIS 143 LT Super 116-E 2010 UAE
VALARIS 111 KFELS MOD V-B 2003 Croatia
VALARIS 109 KFELS MOD V-Super B 2008 Namibia
VALARIS 104 KFELS MOD V-B 2002 UAE
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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
Asset Category / Rig Design Year Delivered Customer Location Contract Start Date
Contract End Date(1)
Day Rate(2)
Comments
Legacy Jackups
VALARIS 92 LT 116-C 1982 Harbour Energy
Shell
UK
UK
Mar 24
Aug 25
Jul 25
Aug 27
$95,000
TCV of approx. $75 million based on duration of 730 days
VALARIS 72 Hitachi 300C 1981 Eni
Eni

UK
UK
Jan 20
Oct 25


Sep 25
Sep 27


TCV of approx. $71 million for 730-day contract to perform P&A and CCS work
Other - Jackups Leased to ARO Drilling(3)
VALARIS 250 LT Super Gorilla XL 2003 ARO Drilling Saudi Arabia May 25 Apr 30
Expect approx. 180 days out of service for planned maintenance across 4Q25, 1Q26 and 2Q26
VALARIS 146 LT Super 116-E 2011 ARO Drilling Saudi Arabia May 25 Apr 30
Expect approx. 90 days out of service for planned maintenance across 1Q26 and 2Q26
VALARIS 141 LT Super 116-E 2016 ARO Drilling Saudi Arabia Aug 22
Aug 25
Aug 25
Aug 30
Expect approx. 25 days out of service for planned maintenance across 4Q25 and 1Q26 and 65 days out of service for planned maintenance in 3Q26
VALARIS 140 LT Super 116-E 2016 ARO Drilling Saudi Arabia May 25 Apr 30 Expect approx. 15 days out of service for planned maintenance in 4Q25 and 65 days out of service for planned maintenance in 3Q26
VALARIS 116 LT 240-C 2008 ARO Drilling Saudi Arabia May 25 Apr 30
Expect approx. 180 days out of service for planned maintenance across 4Q25, 1Q26 and 2Q26
VALARIS 108 KFELS MOD V-B 2007 ARO Drilling Saudi Arabia Mar 24 Mar 27 Expect approx. 15 days out of service for planned maintenance in 2Q26
VALARIS 76 LT Super 116-C 2000 ARO Drilling Saudi Arabia Nov 25 Nov 30
Other - Managed Rigs
Thunder Horse Deepwater Semisubmersible BP Gulf of America Jan 24 Jan 27 TCV of approx. $153 million
Mad Dog Deepwater Spar Drilling Rig BP Gulf of America Jan 24 Jan 27 TCV of approx. $106 million
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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025
Asset Category / Rig Design Customer Location Contract Start Date
Contract End Date(1)
Day Rate(2)
Comments
ARO Drilling
Jackup Rigs Owned by ARO Drilling  
Gilbert Rowe LT 116-C Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Oct 17 Jan 26
Expect approx. 30 days out of service for planned maintenance in 1Q26
SAR 201 BM 200-H Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Feb 18 Feb 26
Bob Keller LT Tarzan 225-C Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Oct 17 Jan 26 Expect approx. 100 days out of service for planned maintenance across 1Q26 and 2Q26
J.P. Bussell LT Tarzan 225-C Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Oct 17 Jan 26 Expect approx. 10 days out of service for planned maintenance in 1Q26
Scooter Yeargain LT Tarzan 225-C Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Oct 18 Dec 26
Expect approx. 210 days out of service for planned maintenance across 4Q25, 1Q26 and 2Q26
Hank Boswell LT Tarzan 225-C Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Oct 18 Dec 26
SAR 202 KFELS Super B Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Oct 17 Jan 26
Expect approx. 15 days out of service for planned maintenance in 3Q26
Kingdom 1 LT 116-C Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Nov 23 Nov 31 Expect approx. 30 days out of service for planned maintenance in 3Q26
Kingdom 2 LT 116-C Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia Aug 24 Aug 32 Expect approx. 25 days out of service for planned maintenance in 4Q26
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(1) Contract duration does not include any unexercised optional extensions. Contract end dates can vary based on how long it takes to complete the wells subject to the contract.
(2) Day rates are reported to the nearest thousand and reflect the operating day rates charged to customers, excluding certain types of non-recurring revenues such as lump sum mobilization payments. Day rates are provided unless such disclosures are restricted by confidentiality provisions.
(3) Rigs leased to ARO Drilling via bareboat charter agreements to fulfill contracts between ARO Drilling and Saudi Aramco.

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Valaris Limited
Fleet Status Report
October 23, 2025

Out of Service Days (1)
Rig Segment / Asset Category Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q3 2026 Q4 2026 Q1 2027
VALARIS DS-17 Floater - Drillship 25
VALARIS DS-16 Floater - Drillship 20
VALARIS 249 Jackup - Harsh Environment 60
VALARIS 248 Jackup - Harsh Environment 30 30
VALARIS 121 Jackup - Harsh Environment 15
VALARIS 118 Jackup - Benign Environment 30
VALARIS 117 Jackup - Benign Environment 45
VALARIS 110 Jackup - Benign Environment 60
VALARIS 250 Other - Jackups Leased to ARO Drilling 75 90 15
VALARIS 146 Other - Jackups Leased to ARO Drilling 30 60
VALARIS 141 Other - Jackups Leased to ARO Drilling 15 10 65
VALARIS 140 Other - Jackups Leased to ARO Drilling 15 65
VALARIS 116 Other - Jackups Leased to ARO Drilling 30 90 60
VALARIS 108 Other - Jackups Leased to ARO Drilling 15


(1) Table shows expected out of service days for planned maintenance, e.g. special periodic surveys and contract preparation, excluding rigs undergoing reactivation projects. Excludes ARO owned rigs.
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Valaris Limited
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October 23, 2025
 
Additional Information Regarding this Fleet Status Report
 
Day Rate and Terms. The day rates reflected in this Fleet Status Report are stated in U.S. dollars and include the operating day rates charged to customers, which may include estimated contractual adjustments for changes in operating costs and/or reimbursable cost adjustments for ongoing expenses such as crew, catering, insurance and taxes. The day rates, however, do not include certain types of non-recurring revenues such as lump sum mobilization payments, revenues earned during mobilizations, revenues associated with contract preparation and other non-recurring reimbursable items such as mobilizations and capital enhancements, and the impact of the fair market value adjustments to previously acquired drilling contracts that are recognized during the contract term. Routine and non-routine downtime may reduce the actual revenues recognized during the contract term. Additionally, we sometimes negotiate special rates and/or day rate adjustments with customers that may reduce revenues recognized.

Total Contract Value. Total contract value is the estimated total compensation expected to be received for a contract, including the operating day rate over the estimated firm term of the contract and any non-recurring lump sum payments for items such as mobilization, reactivation and capital upgrades.
 
Forward-Looking Statements. Statements contained in this Fleet Status Report that are not historical facts are 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. Forward-looking statements include words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely," "outlook," "plan," "project," "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and similar words and specifically include statements regarding expected financial performance; expected utilization, day rates, revenues, operating expenses, cash flows, contract status, terms and duration, contract backlog, capital expenditures, insurance, financing and funding; the offshore drilling market, including supply and demand, customer drilling programs and the attainment of requisite permits for such programs, stacking of rigs, effects of new rigs on the market and effect of the volatility of commodity prices; expected work commitments, awards, contracts and letters of intent; scheduled delivery dates for rigs; performance and expected benefits of our joint ventures, including our joint venture with Saudi Aramco; timing of the delivery of the Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company ("ARO") newbuild rigs and the timing of additional ARO newbuild orders; the availability, delivery, mobilization, contract commencement, availability, relocation or other movement of rigs and the timing thereof; rig reactivations; suitability of rigs for future contracts; divestitures of assets; general economic, market, business and industry conditions, trends and outlook; general political conditions, including political tensions, conflicts and war; cybersecurity attacks and threats; uncertainty around the use and impacts of artificial intelligence applications; impacts and effects of public health crises, pandemics and epidemics; future operations; ability to renew expiring contracts or obtain new contracts; increasing regulatory complexity; targets, progress, plans and goals related to sustainability matters; the outcome of tax disputes; assessments and settlements; and expense management. The forward-looking statements contained in this Fleet Status Report are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated, including cancellation, suspension, renegotiation or termination of drilling contracts and programs; our ability to obtain financing, service our debt, fund capital expenditures and pursue other business opportunities; adequacy of sources of liquidity for us and our customers; future share repurchases; actions by regulatory authorities, or other third parties; actions by our security holders; internal control risk; commodity price fluctuations and volatility, customer demand, loss of a significant customer or customer contract, downtime and other risks associated with offshore rig operations; adverse weather, including hurricanes; changes in worldwide rig supply; and demand, competition and technology; supply chain and logistics challenges; consumer preferences for alternative fuels and forecasts or expectations regarding the global energy transition; increased scrutiny of our sustainability targets, initiatives and reporting and our ability to achieve such targets or initiatives; changes in customer strategy; future levels of offshore drilling activity; governmental action, civil unrest and political and economic uncertainties, including recessions, inflation, volatility affecting financial markets and the banking system, changing tariff policies, trade disputes, and adverse changes in the level of international trade activity; terrorism, piracy and military action; risks inherent to shipyard upgrade, repair, maintenance, enhancement or rig reactivation; our ability to enter into, and the terms of, future drilling contracts; suitability of rigs for future contracts; the cancellation of letters of intent or letters of award or any failure to execute definitive contracts following announcements of letters of intent, letters of award or other expected work commitments; the outcome of litigation, legal proceedings, investigations or other claims or contract disputes; governmental regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements affecting drilling operations; our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel on commercially reasonable terms; the use of artificial intelligence by us, third-party service providers or our competitors; environmental or other liabilities, risks or losses; compliance with our debt agreements and debt restrictions that may limit our liquidity and flexibility, including in any return of capital plans; cybersecurity risks and threats; and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition to the numerous factors described above, you should also carefully read and consider "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, which is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov or on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.valaris.com. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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