England and Wales | 001-41520 | 98-1644664 | ||||||||||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. employer identification no.) |
2101 City West Boulevard, | Suite 600, | Houston, | Texas | 77042 | ||||||||||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||
A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.00001 per share | NE | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||
Tranche 1 Warrants of Noble Corporation plc | NE WS | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||
Tranche 2 Warrants of Noble Corporation plc | NE WSA | 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). |
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. ☐ |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. | ||
On February 17, 2025, Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its condensed consolidated financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published in the “Investors” section on the Company’s website at www.noblecorp.com. | ||
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the press release is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. | ||
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. | ||
On February 18, 2025, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE), Robert W. Eifler, together with other executive officers, plan to announce Noble Corporation plc's earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, via teleconference, which will be open to the public and broadcast live over the internet. A copy of the slide presentation used in connection with the teleconference is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference into this item.
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the slide presentation is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |||||
(d) Exhibits |
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EXHIBIT | |||||
NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | ||||
Exhibit 99.1 | |||||
Exhibit 99.2 | |||||
Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
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. |
NOBLE CORPORATION plc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date: | February 18, 2025 | By: | /s/ Robert W. Eifler | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Robert W. Eifler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRESS RELEASE | ![]() |
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per share amounts) | December 31, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 927 | $ | 801 | $ | 643 | ||||||||||||||
Contract Drilling Services Revenue | 882 | 764 | 609 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | 97 | 61 | 150 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA* | 319 | 291 | 201 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)* | 91 | 89 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share | 0.60 | 0.41 | 1.06 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | 0.59 | 0.40 | 1.03 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share* | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.39 | |||||||||||||||||
* A Non-GAAP supporting schedule is included with the statements and schedules attached to this press release. |
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract drilling services | $ | 882,089 | $ | 609,241 | $ | 2,918,767 | $ | 2,461,715 | ||||||||||||||||||
Reimbursables and other | 45,252 | 33,738 | 139,051 | 127,303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
927,341 | 642,979 | 3,057,818 | 2,589,018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract drilling services | 527,251 | 373,760 | 1,687,164 | 1,452,281 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reimbursables | 36,283 | 24,158 | 105,479 | 91,642 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 141,279 | 82,933 | 428,626 | 301,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 31,273 | 32,985 | 140,499 | 128,413 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Merger and integration costs | 20,261 | 13,286 | 109,424 | 60,335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net |
— | — | (17,357) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net | — | (41,823) | — | (19,703) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
756,347 | 485,299 | 2,453,835 | 2,014,313 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 170,994 | 157,680 | 603,983 | 574,705 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of amount capitalized | (39,720) | (14,600) | (94,211) | (59,139) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net | — | — | — | (26,397) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income and other, net | (6,812) | 1,777 | (17,438) | 18,069 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on bargain purchase | — | — | — | 5,005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 124,462 | 144,857 | 492,334 | 512,243 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit (provision) | (27,814) | 4,843 | (43,981) | (30,341) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 96,648 | $ | 149,700 | $ | 448,353 | $ | 481,902 | ||||||||||||||||||
Per share data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 0.60 | $ | 1.06 | $ | 3.01 | $ | 3.48 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 0.59 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 2.96 | $ | 3.32 |
December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 247,303 | $ | 360,794 | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 796,961 | 548,844 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 214,600 | 152,110 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets | 1,258,864 | 1,061,748 | ||||||||||||
Intangible assets | 214 | 10,128 | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, at cost | 6,904,731 | 4,591,936 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (868,914) | (467,600) | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 6,035,817 | 4,124,336 | ||||||||||||
Other assets | 568,605 | 311,225 | ||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 7,863,500 | $ | 5,507,437 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 397,622 | $ | 395,165 | ||||||||||
Accrued payroll and related costs | 116,877 | 97,313 | ||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 295,863 | 149,202 | ||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 810,362 | 641,680 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt | 1,980,186 | 586,203 | ||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 412,986 | 307,451 | ||||||||||||
Noncurrent contract liabilities | 8,580 | 50,863 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 3,212,114 | 1,586,197 | ||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 4,651,386 | 3,921,240 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 7,863,500 | $ | 5,507,437 |
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 448,353 | $ | 481,902 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flow from operating activities: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 428,626 | 301,345 | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and contract liabilities, net | (60,032) | (106,776) | |||||||||
Gain on bargain purchase | — | (5,005) | |||||||||
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | 26,397 | |||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net | (17,357) | — | |||||||||
Changes in components of working capital and other operating activities | (144,115) | (123,526) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 655,475 | 574,337 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (575,315) | (409,581) | |||||||||
Proceeds from insurance claims | 23,297 | 18,809 | |||||||||
Cash paid in stock-based business combinations, net | (417,041) | — | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of assets, net | 10,040 | 24,264 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (959,019) | (366,508) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
Issuance of debt | 824,000 | 600,000 | |||||||||
Repayments of debt | — | (673,411) | |||||||||
Borrowing on credit facilities | 35,000 | — | |||||||||
Repayments of credit facilities | (35,000) | — | |||||||||
Debt issuance costs | (10,002) | (24,914) | |||||||||
Debt extinguishment costs | — | (25,697) | |||||||||
Warrant exercised | 1,443 | 485 | |||||||||
Share repurchases | (299,989) | (94,826) | |||||||||
Dividend payments | (277,831) | (98,804) | |||||||||
Taxes withheld on employee stock transaction | (66,057) | (8,624) | |||||||||
Finance lease payments | (6,064) | — | |||||||||
Other | 22,578 | — | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 188,078 | (325,791) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (115,466) | (117,962) | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 367,745 | 485,707 | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 252,279 | $ | 367,745 |
Average Rig Utilization | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Floaters | 68 | % | 72 | % | 63 | % | |||||||||||
Jackups | 82 | % | 83 | % | 61 | % | |||||||||||
Total | 73 | % | 76 | % | 62 | % | |||||||||||
Operating Days | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Floaters | 1,713 | 1,418 | 1,101 | ||||||||||||||
Jackups | 978 | 991 | 785 | ||||||||||||||
Total | 2,691 | 2,409 | 1,886 | ||||||||||||||
Average Dayrates | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Floaters | $ | 419,909 | $ | 424,199 | $ | 437,827 | |||||||||||
Jackups | 152,419 | 155,585 | 147,954 | ||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 322,746 | $ | 315,295 | $ | 317,150 |
Three Months Ended December 31, |
Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
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2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 96,648 | $ | 149,700 | $ | 448,353 | $ | 481,902 | ||||||||||||||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 160,257 | 141,054 | 148,733 | 138,380 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of share-based awards | 1,512 | 3,158 | 1,512 | 3,158 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of warrants | 1,048 | 1,763 | 1,394 | 3,659 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 162,817 | 145,975 | 151,639 | 145,197 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Per share data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 0.60 | $ | 1.06 | $ | 3.01 | $ | 3.48 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 0.59 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 2.96 | $ | 3.32 |
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Net income (loss) | $ | 96,648 | $ | 61,216 | $ | 149,700 | $ | 448,353 | $ | 481,902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) provision | 27,814 | 31,608 | (4,843) | 43,981 | 30,341 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | 39,720 | 24,951 | 14,600 | 94,211 | 59,139 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income and other, net | 6,812 | (2,292) | (1,777) | 17,438 | (18,069) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 141,279 | 109,879 | 82,933 | 428,626 | 301,345 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and contract liabilities, net |
(13,452) | (3,730) | (11,236) | (60,032) | (106,776) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on bargain purchase | — | — | — | — | (5,005) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | — | — | — | 26,397 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merger and integration costs | 20,261 | 69,214 | 13,286 | 109,424 | 60,335 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net |
— | — | — | (17,357) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net | — | — | (41,823) | — | (19,703) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 319,082 | $ | 290,846 | $ | 200,840 | $ | 1,064,644 | $ | — | $ | 809,906 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Income Tax Benefit (Provision) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Income tax benefit (provision) | $ | (27,814) | $ | (31,608) | $ | 4,843 | $ | (43,981) | $ | (30,341) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and contract liabilities, net |
859 | 90 | 6,508 | 1,108 | 19,835 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joint taxation scheme compensation | — | — | — | — | (1,981) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discrete tax items | (17,415) | (37,688) | (60,116) | (136,698) | (170,436) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total adjustments | (16,556) | (37,598) | (53,608) | (135,590) | (152,582) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted income tax benefit (provision) | $ | (44,370) | $ | (69,206) | $ | (48,765) | $ | (179,571) | $ | (182,923) |
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Net income (loss) | $ | 96,648 | $ | 61,216 | $ | 149,700 | $ | 448,353 | $ | 481,902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and contract liabilities, net | (12,593) | (3,640) | (4,728) | (58,924) | (86,941) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joint taxation scheme compensation |
4,018 | — | — | 4,018 | (19,837) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on bargain purchase | — | — | — | — | (5,005) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merger and integration costs | 20,261 | 69,214 | 13,286 | 109,424 | 60,335 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net |
— | — | — | (17,357) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net | — | — | (41,823) | — | (19,703) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | — | — | — | 26,397 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discrete tax items | (17,415) | (37,688) | (60,116) | (136,698) | (170,436) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total adjustments | (5,729) | 27,886 | (93,381) | (99,537) | (215,190) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 90,919 | $ | 89,102 | $ | 56,319 | $ | 348,816 | $ | 266,712 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Diluted EPS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Unadjusted diluted EPS | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 2.96 | $ | 3.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets and contract liabilities, net | (0.08) | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.39) | (0.60) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joint taxation scheme compensation |
0.02 | — | — | 0.03 | (0.14) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on bargain purchase | — | — | — | — | (0.03) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merger and integration costs | 0.12 | 0.45 | 0.09 | 0.72 | 0.42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets, net |
— | — | — | (0.11) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hurricane losses and (recoveries), net | — | — | (0.29) | — | (0.14) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | — | — | — | 0.18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discrete tax items | (0.09) | (0.25) | (0.41) | (0.91) | (1.17) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total adjustments | (0.03) | 0.18 | (0.64) | (0.66) | (1.48) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted diluted EPS | $ | 0.56 | $ | 0.58 | $ | 0.39 | $ | 2.30 | $ | 1.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 136,214 | $ | 283,781 | $ | 287,489 | $ | 655,475 | $ | 574,337 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (140,662) | (127,002) | (141,450) | (575,315) | (409,581) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from insurance claims | 6,871 | 7,898 | 18,809 | 23,297 | 18,809 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 2,423 | $ | 164,677 | $ | 164,848 | $ | 103,457 | $ | 183,565 |