Valaris Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Business Wire

5 days ago

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) ("Valaris" or the "Company") today reported second quarter 2025 results.
President and Chief Executive Officer Anton Dibowitz said, 'I am very proud of the entire Valaris team for delivering another quarter of strong operational and financial performance, with revenue efficiency of 96% contributing to meaningful EBITDA and free cash flow for the quarter.'
Dibowitz added, 'Since reporting our first quarter results, we have secured new contracts with associated revenue backlog of more than $1.0 billion, increasing our total backlog to approximately $4.7 billion. These awards include attractive contracts for three 7th generation drillships, and we have now secured work for three of our four drillships with near-term availability. These awards demonstrate the quality of our fleet, the strength of our operations and the consistent execution of our commercial strategy.'
Dibowitz concluded, 'As expected, the pipeline of floater opportunities we have discussed in recent quarters are converting into contracts, and we anticipate additional awards across the industry in the coming months. Given our high-specification fleet, proven operating track record and continued focus on execution and cost discipline, Valaris is well positioned to capitalize on these opportunities and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.'
Financial and Operational Highlights
Total operating revenues of $615 million, with revenue efficiency of 96%;
Net income of $114 million;
Adjusted EBITDA of $201 million;
Cash from operating activities of $120 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $63 million;
Strong safety performance, including no Lost Time Incidents (LTI) through the first half of 2025;
Secured over $1.0 billion of new contract backlog since April's fleet status report, including attractive contract awards for 7th generation drillships VALARIS DS-15, DS-16 and DS-18, increasing total backlog to approximately $4.7 billion; and
Agreed to sell jackup VALARIS 247 for cash proceeds of approximately $108 million.
Second Quarter Review
Net income of $114 million compared to net loss of $39 million in the first quarter 2025. Net income included tax expense of $32 million compared to $194 million in the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $201 million compared to $181 million in the first quarter.
Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items decreased to $572 million from $578 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to fewer operating days and lower amortized revenue for the floater fleet, partially offset by more operating days and higher average daily revenue for the jackup fleet.
Exclusive of reimbursable items, contract drilling expense decreased to $355 million from $374 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to a favorable arbitration outcome related to previously disclosed patent license litigation, which led to a $17 million accrual reversal, as well as lower amortized expense for the floater fleet and a reduction in costs associated with three retired semisubmersibles that were sold for recycling during the quarter. These were partially offset by higher costs related to more operating days for the jackup fleet.
During the first quarter 2025, there was a loss on impairment of $8 million related to the Company's decision to retire semisubmersibles VALARIS DPS-3, DPS-5 and DPS-6.
General and administrative expense decreased to $19 million from $24 million in the first quarter 2025 due to a $7 million benefit from the favorable arbitration outcome that resulted in the recovery of legal costs incurred in prior quarters.
Other expense of $18 million compared to other income of $11 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to a gain on the sale of jackup VALARIS 75 in the first quarter.
Tax expense decreased to $32 million from $194 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to $167 million of discrete tax expense in the first quarter. Excluding discrete items, tax expense increased to $32 million from $27 million in the first quarter due to a change in the jurisdictional mix of income compared to the first quarter.
Capital expenditures decreased to $67 million from $100 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to lower contract-specific upgrade costs associated with jackup VALARIS 144.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash increased to $516 million as of June 30, 2025, from $454 million as of March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to cash flow from operations, partially offset by capital expenditures.
Results Compared to Prior Guidance
The Company's second quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $201 million exceeded guidance of $140 to $160 million due to strong operating results and the $24 million benefit from the favorable arbitration outcome noted above.
Second Quarter Segment Review
Floaters
Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items decreased to $320 million from $356 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to VALARIS DS-12 completing a contract late in the first quarter without follow-on work as well as lower amortized revenue associated with mobilization and capital upgrades for VALARIS DS-17, which completed its initial contract term late in the first quarter.
Exclusive of reimbursable items, contract drilling expense decreased to $176 million from $204 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to the favorable arbitration outcome, which led to a $17 million accrual reversal, lower amortized expense associated with VALARIS DS-17, a reduction in costs associated with VALARIS DPS-3, DPS-5 and DPS-6, that were sold for recycling during the quarter, and lower costs for VALARIS DS-12, which was warm stacked following completion of its previous contract.
Jackups
Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items increased to $212 million from $186 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to a full quarter of operations for VALARIS 144, which commenced a new long-term contract late in the first quarter. In addition, average daily revenue increased due to several rigs starting new contracts at higher day rates than those earned in the prior quarter.
Exclusive of reimbursable items, contract drilling expense increased to $124 million from $117 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to higher costs for VALARIS 144 associated with a full quarter of operations.
ARO Drilling
Revenues increased to $140 million from $135 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to higher average daily revenue resulting from the commencement of four long-term contract extensions at higher day rates than those earned in the prior quarter. Contract drilling expense increased to $96 million from $86 million in the first quarter primarily due to higher repair and maintenance costs and higher bareboat charter expense associated with the contract extensions noted above.
Other
Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items increased to $41 million from $36 million in the first quarter 2025 primarily due to higher bareboat charter revenue from rigs leased to ARO, resulting from the contract extensions noted above. Exclusive of reimbursable items, contract drilling expense increased to $17 million from $16 million in the first quarter.
As previously announced, Valaris will hold its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET) on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
About Valaris Limited
Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) is the industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies. Operating a high-quality rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles, and modern shallow-water jackups, Valaris has experience operating in nearly every major offshore basin. Valaris maintains an unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on technology and innovation. Valaris Limited is a Bermuda exempted company. To learn more, visit the Valaris website at www.valaris.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release 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, including the expected sale of VALARIS 247; 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 press release 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.
Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
OPERATING REVENUES
Revenues (exclusive of reimbursable revenues)
$
572.3
$
577.8
$
548.0
$
599.9
$
572.8
Reimbursable revenues
42.9
42.9
36.4
43.2
37.3
Total operating revenues
615.2
620.7
584.4
643.1
610.1
OPERATING EXPENSES
Contract drilling expenses (exclusive of depreciation and reimbursable expenses)
355.2
374.0
380.5
422.6
402.9
Reimbursable expenses
40.5
41.0
34.8
39.5
35.8
Total contract drilling expenses (exclusive of depreciation)
395.7
415.0
415.3
462.1
438.7
Loss on impairment
—
7.8
—
—
—
Depreciation
35.5
33.1
33.9
31.7
29.7
General and administrative
18.8
24.4
26.7
30.6
32.5
Total operating expenses
450.0
480.3
475.9
524.4
500.9
EQUITY IN EARNINGS (LOSSES) OF ARO
(1.1
)
2.6
10.7
(23.8
)
(0.3
)
OPERATING INCOME
164.1
143.0
119.2
94.9
108.9
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income
15.1
14.4
16.6
17.5
31.0
Interest expense, net
(24.8
)
(24.3
)
(22.1
)
(22.4
)
(22.6
)
Other, net
(8.7
)
21.2
10.1
(2.8
)
3.5
Total other income (expense)
(18.4
)
11.3
4.6
(7.7
)
11.9
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
145.7
154.3
123.8
87.2
120.8
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES
31.5
193.5
(6.8
)
24.3
(30.0
)
NET INCOME (LOSS)
114.2
(39.2
)
130.6
62.9
150.8
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO VALARIS
$
115.1
$
(37.9
)
$
133.7
$
64.6
$
149.6
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Diluted
$
1.61
$
(0.53
)
$
1.88
$
0.88
$
2.03
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic
71.1
71.0
71.1
72.4
72.4
Diluted
71.3
71.0
71.2
73.2
73.7
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$
75.0
$
176.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax expense
173.3
15.5
Depreciation expense
68.6
56.5
Net (gain) loss on sale of property
(27.9
)
0.1
Accretion of discount on notes receivable from ARO
(12.3
)
(27.6
)
Share-based compensation expense
11.6
15.4
Loss on impairment
7.8
—
Equity in earnings of ARO
(1.5
)
(2.1
)
Changes in contract liabilities
(33.4
)
(24.8
)
Changes in deferred costs
4.3
(0.8
)
Other
4.4
4.2
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
14.3
(168.8
)
Contributions to pension plans and other post-retirement benefits
(8.3
)
(6.1
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
275.9
$
37.8
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment
$
(167.4
)
$
(261.5
)
Proceeds from disposition of assets
27.6
0.1
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(139.8
)
$
(261.4
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Other
$
(0.4
)
$
(1.8
)
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(0.4
)
$
(1.8
)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
$
135.7
$
(225.4
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
380.5
635.7
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD
$
516.2
$
410.3
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)
$
114.2
$
(39.2
)
$
130.6
$
62.9
$
150.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense
35.5
33.1
33.9
31.7
29.7
Accretion of discount on notes receivable from ARO
(6.2
)
(6.1
)
(6.2
)
(6.2
)
(20.6
)
Share-based compensation expense
6.0
5.6
5.3
7.0
7.4
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
3.5
169.8
(13.5
)
3.8
13.5
Equity in losses (earnings) of ARO
1.1
(2.6
)
(10.7
)
23.8
0.3
Net (gain) loss on sale of property
(0.8
)
(27.1
)
(0.1
)
0.2
—
Loss on impairment
—
7.8
—
—
—
Changes in contract liabilities
(15.6
)
(17.8
)
(18.2
)
11.3
(17.8
)
Changes in deferred costs
4.5
(0.2
)
6.7
33.4
(3.0
)
Other
2.1
2.3
1.9
0.8
2.4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(21.0
)
35.3
(3.2
)
37.8
(147.5
)
Contributions to pension plans and other post-retirement benefits
(3.3
)
(5.0
)
(1.9
)
(13.5
)
(3.7
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
120.0
$
155.9
$
124.6
$
193.0
$
11.5
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment
$
(67.2
)
$
(100.2
)
$
(111.7
)
$
(81.9
)
$
(110.2
)
Proceeds from disposition of assets
9.8
17.8
2.6
0.1
0.1
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(57.4
)
$
(82.4
)
$
(109.1
)
$
(81.8
)
$
(110.1
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments for tax withholdings for share-based awards
$
(0.1
)
$
(0.3
)
$
(0.2
)
$
(29.3
)
$
(0.2
)
Payments for share repurchases
—
—
(25.0
)
(100.0
)
—
Other
—
—
(2.0
)
—
—
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(0.1
)
$
(0.3
)
$
(27.2
)
$
(129.3
)
$
(0.2
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
453.7
380.5
392.2
410.3
509.1
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD
$
516.2
$
453.7
$
380.5
$
392.2
$
410.3
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Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
REVENUES
Floaters
Drillships
$
282.7
$
317.3
$
285.5
$
323.9
$
291.6
Semisubmersibles
37.0
38.7
42.2
51.0
78.8
$
319.7
$
356.0
$
327.7
$
374.9
$
370.4
Reimbursable Revenues (1)
7.2
8.9
15.7
14.1
13.5
Total Floaters
$
326.9
$
364.9
$
343.4
$
389.0
$
383.9
Jackups
Harsh Environment
$
115.0
$
106.3
$
113.5
$
118.7
$
87.4
Benign Environment
81.4
64.8
59.5
58.4
63.8
Legacy
15.6
14.8
14.8
15.5
15.6
$
212.0
$
185.9
$
187.8
$
192.6
$
166.8
Reimbursable Revenues (1)
26.0
27.7
15.3
21.1
19.0
Total Jackups
$
238.0
$
213.6
$
203.1
$
213.7
$
185.8
Other
Leased and Managed Rigs
$
40.6
$
35.9
$
32.5
$
32.4
$
35.6
Reimbursable Revenues (1)
9.7
6.3
5.4
8.0
4.8
Total Other
$
50.3
$
42.2
$
37.9
$
40.4
$
40.4
Total Operating Revenues
$
615.2
$
620.7
$
584.4
$
643.1
$
610.1
Revenues Exclusive of Reimbursable Revenues
$
572.3
$
577.8
$
548.0
$
599.9
$
572.8
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(1)
Reimbursable revenues represent reimbursements from our customers for purchases of supplies, equipment and incremental services provided at their request.
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
ADJUSTED EBITDA (1)
Floaters
Drillships
$
137.3
$
145.9
$
108.4
$
130.9
$
91.2
Semisubmersibles
6.6
6.7
8.3
10.4
35.2
$
143.9
$
152.6
$
116.7
$
141.3
$
126.4
Jackups
Harsh Environment
$
49.4
$
38.6
$
50.0
$
31.4
$
36.3
Benign Environment
36.3
26.6
19.5
20.0
21.3
Legacy
3.7
5.3
6.0
5.6
5.0
$
89.4
$
70.5
$
75.5
$
57.0
$
62.6
Total
$
233.3
$
223.1
$
192.2
$
198.3
$
189.0
Other
Leased and Managed Rigs
$
23.4
$
19.9
$
15.0
$
18.3
$
20.8
Support costs
General and administrative expense
$
18.8
$
24.4
$
26.7
$
30.6
$
32.5
Onshore support costs
37.2
37.3
38.1
35.6
38.4
$
56.0
$
61.7
$
64.8
$
66.2
$
70.9
Valaris Total
$
200.7
$
181.3
$
142.4
$
150.4
$
138.9
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(1)
Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization and loss on impairment. Adjusted EBITDA for asset category also excludes onshore support costs and general and administrative expense.
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
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As of
Jul 24,
2025
Apr 30,
2025
Feb 18,
2025
Oct 30,
2024
Jul 29,
2024
CONTRACT BACKLOG (1)
Floaters
Drillships
$
2,708.8
$
2,114.7
$
1,944.6
$
2,289.7
$
2,508.3
Semisubmersibles
35.4
56.2
79.4
106.0
122.1
$
2,744.2
$
2,170.9
$
2,024.0
$
2,395.7
$
2,630.4
Jackups
Harsh Environment
$
532.1
$
640.5
$
614.6
$
635.1
$
665.0
Benign Environment
673.2
609.0
527.4
585.2
438.9
Legacy
148.5
160.4
171.0
178.4
189.0
$
1,353.8
$
1,409.9
$
1,313.0
$
1,398.7
$
1,292.9
Total
$
4,098.0
$
3,580.8
$
3,337.0
$
3,794.4
$
3,923.3
Other
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(1)
Our contract drilling backlog reflects commitments, represented by signed drilling contracts, and is calculated by multiplying the contracted day rate by the contract period. Contract drilling backlog may include drilling contracts subject to final investment decision ("FID") and drilling contracts which grant the customer termination rights if FID is not received with respect to projects for which the drilling rig is contracted. The contracted day rate excludes certain types of lump sum fees for rig mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation, as well as customer reimbursables and bonus opportunities.
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
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(1)
Average daily revenue is derived by dividing Revenues (exclusive of reimbursable revenues), excluding contract termination fees, by the aggregate number of operating days.
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
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(1)
Rig utilization is derived by dividing the number of operating days by the number of available days in the period for the total fleet. Available days is defined as the maximum number of days available in the period for the total fleet, calculated by multiplying the number of rigs in each asset category by the number of days in the period, irrespective of asset status.
(2)
Includes all Valaris jackups including those leased to ARO Drilling.
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
UTILIZATION - ACTIVE FLEET (1) (2)
Floaters
Drillships
76 %
84 %
77 %
91 %
90 %
Semisubmersibles
88 %
70 %
66 %
75 %
100 %
78 %
81 %
74 %
87 %
92 %
Jackups
Harsh Environment
93 %
87 %
99 %
88 %
80 %
Benign Environment
89 %
83 %
85 %
82 %
81 %
Legacy
98 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
92 %
87 %
93 %
87 %
82 %
Total
86 %
85 %
85 %
87 %
86 %
Other
Valaris Total
89 %
88 %
89 %
90 %
90 %
Pro Forma Jackups (3)
94 %
90 %
95 %
91 %
88 %
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(1)
Rig utilization is derived by dividing the number of operating days by the number of available days in the period for the active fleet. Available days is defined as the maximum number of days available in the period for the active fleet, calculated by multiplying the number of rigs in each asset category by the number of days in the period, for active rigs only. Active rigs are defined as rigs that are not preservation stacked.
(2)
Active fleet represents rigs that are not preservation stacked or held for sale and includes rigs that are in the process of being reactivated.
(3)
Includes all Valaris jackups including those leased to ARO Drilling.
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
OPERATING DAYS (1)
Floaters
Drillships
689
759
704
834
815
Semisubmersibles
160
167
183
206
273
849
926
887
1,040
1,088
Jackups
Harsh Environment
753
697
816
731
655
Benign Environment
566
519
548
528
552
Legacy
178
180
184
184
182
1,497
1,396
1,548
1,443
1,389
Total
2,346
2,322
2,435
2,483
2,477
Other
Leased and Managed Rigs
819
810
840
1,012
959
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(1)
Represents the total number of days under contract in the period. Days under contract equals the total number of days that rigs have earned and recognized day rate revenue, including days associated with compensated downtime and mobilizations. When revenue is deferred and amortized over a future period, for example when we receive fees while mobilizing to commence a new contract or while being upgraded in a shipyard, the related days are excluded from days under contract.
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
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VALARIS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
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(1)
Active fleet represents rigs that are not preservation stacked or held for sale and includes rigs that are in the process of being reactivated.
(2)
Represents VALARIS DPS-3, VALARIS DPS-5 and VALARIS DPS-6, which were classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2025 and were subsequently sold in April 2025.
(3)
Leased rigs and managed rigs included in Other reporting segment.
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Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
Revenues
$
139.9
$
134.7
$
136.3
$
113.7
$
124.2
Operating expenses
Contract drilling (exclusive of depreciation)
96.4
85.6
81.5
93.8
94.1
Loss on impairment
—
—
—
28.4
—
Depreciation
28.7
29.5
29.4
21.1
19.7
General and administrative
6.6
6.3
7.5
4.9
5.5
Operating income (loss)
8.2
13.3
17.9
(34.5
)
4.9
Other expense, net
15.5
15.2
13.7
15.3
13.4
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
1.3
(0.9
)
(10.9
)
4.2
(1.8
)
Net income (loss)
$
(8.6
)
$
(1.0
)
$
15.1
$
(54.0
)
$
(6.7
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
36.9
$
42.8
$
47.3
$
15.0
$
24.6
ARO Drilling condensed income statement information presented above represents 100% of ARO. Valaris has a 50% ownership interest in ARO.
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ARO DRILLING
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
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As of
(In millions)
Jul 24,
2025
Apr 30,
2025
Feb 18,
2025
Oct 30,
2024
Jul 29,
2024
CONTRACT BACKLOG (1)
Owned Rigs
$
970.1
$
1,054.4
$
1,124.9
$
1,236.9
$
1,322.9
Leased Rigs
1,379.2
1,440.9
298.0
344.4
510.4
Total
$
2,349.3
$
2,495.3
$
1,422.9
$
1,581.3
$
1,833.3
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(1)
Contract drilling backlog reflects commitments, represented by signed drilling contracts, and is calculated by multiplying the contracted day rate by the contract period. The contracted day rate excludes certain types of lump sum fees for rig mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation, as well as customer reimbursables and bonus opportunities.
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(1)
Average daily revenue is derived by dividing Revenues (exclusive of reimbursable revenues), excluding contract termination fees, by the aggregate number of operating days.
(2)
All ARO leased rigs are leased from Valaris.
(3)
Rig utilization is derived by dividing the number of operating days by the number of available days in the period for the rig fleet.
(4)
Revenue efficiency is day rate revenue earned as a percentage of maximum potential day rate revenue.
(5)
Represents the total number of days under contract in the period. Days under contract equals the total number of days that rigs have earned and recognized day rate revenue, including days associated with compensated downtime and mobilizations. When revenue is deferred and amortized over a future period, for example when we receive fees while mobilizing to commence a new contract or while being upgraded in a shipyard, the related days are excluded from days under contract.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
To supplement Valaris' condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, this press release provides investors with Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are non-GAAP measures.
Valaris defines "Adjusted EBITDA" as net income (loss) before income tax expense, interest expense, other (income) expense, depreciation expense, loss on impairment and equity in (earnings) losses of ARO. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that our management uses to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency of our core operating performance and makes it easier to compare our results with those of other companies within our industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered (a) in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income (loss), (b) as an indication of cash flows from operating activities, or (c) as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Valaris defines "ARO Adjusted EBITDA" as ARO's net income (loss) before income tax expense, other expense, net, depreciation expense and loss on impairment. ARO Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that our management uses to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of ARO's core operating performance and to evaluate ARO's long-term financial performance against that of ARO's peers. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency of ARO's core operating performance and makes it easier to compare ARO's results with those of other companies within ARO's industry. ARO Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered (a) in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income (loss), (b) as an indication of cash flows from operating activities, or (c) as a measure of liquidity. ARO Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of the Company's forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA, as discussed on its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call, to the most directly comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort because of the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts necessary for such a reconciliation, including forward-looking tax expense and other income (expense).
Valaris defines "Adjusted Free Cash Flow" as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures plus proceeds from the disposition of assets. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure that our management uses to assess the cash generation of our fleet, including proceeds from the sale of assets, and deducting operating expenses and capital expenditures to maintain and upgrade our assets. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency of the cash generation of our business.
Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
A reconciliation of net income (loss) as reported to Adjusted EBITDA is included in the tables below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
VALARIS
Net income (loss)
$
114.2
$
(39.2
)
Add (subtract):
Income tax expense
31.5
193.5
Interest expense, net
24.8
24.3
Gain on sale of property
(0.8
)
(27.1
)
Other income
(5.6
)
(8.5
)
Operating income
$
164.1
$
143.0
Add (subtract):
Depreciation
35.5
33.1
Loss on impairment
—
7.8
Equity in (earnings) losses of ARO
1.1
(2.6
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
200.7
$
181.3
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A reconciliation of net loss as reported to ARO Adjusted EBITDA is included in the tables below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
ARO
Net loss
$
(8.6
)
$
(1.0
)
Add (subtract):
Income tax expense (benefit)
1.3
(0.9
)
Other expense, net
15.5
15.2
Operating income
$
8.2
$
13.3
Add:
Depreciation expense
28.7
29.5
Adjusted EBITDA
$
36.9
$
42.8
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Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
FLOATERS
Net income
$
128.8
$
129.9
Add:
Other expense
0.5
0.7
Operating income
$
129.3
$
130.6
Add:
Depreciation
14.6
14.2
Loss on Impairment
—
7.8
Adjusted EBITDA
$
143.9
$
152.6
JACKUPS
Net income
$
75.1
$
81.7
Subtract:
Gain on sale of property
—
(23.0
)
Other income
(0.3
)
(0.9
)
Operating income
$
74.8
$
57.8
Add:
Depreciation
14.6
12.7
Adjusted EBITDA
$
89.4
$
70.5
OTHER
Net income
$
20.6
$
17.1
Operating income
$
20.6
$
17.1
Add:
Depreciation
2.8
2.8
Adjusted EBITDA
$
23.4
$
19.9
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
DRILLSHIPS
Net income
$
123.4
$
132.2
$
95.4
$
117.3
$
79.6
Add (subtract):
Other (income) expense
0.5
0.7
(1.7
)
(0.3
)
(1.5
)
Operating income
$
123.9
$
132.9
$
93.7
$
117.0
$
78.1
Add (subtract):
Depreciation
13.4
13.0
14.7
13.9
13.2
Other
—
—
—
—
(0.1
)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$
137.3
$
145.9
$
108.4
$
130.9
$
91.2
SEMISUBMERSIBLES
Net income (loss)
$
5.4
$
(2.3
)
$
7.0
$
9.5
$
34.5
Subtract:
Other income
—
—
—
—
(0.2
)
Operating income (loss)
$
5.4
$
(2.3
)
$
7.0
$
9.5
$
34.3
Add:
Depreciation
1.2
1.2
1.3
0.9
0.9
Loss on impairment
—
7.8
—
—
—
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$
6.6
$
6.7
$
8.3
$
10.4
$
35.2
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Adjusted EBITDA for asset category excludes onshore support costs and general and administrative expense.
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Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Dec 31,
2024
Sep 30,
2024
Jun 30,
2024
HARSH ENVIRONMENT JACKUPS
Net income
$
42.2
$
31.6
$
43.5
$
24.8
$
31.0
Add (subtract):
Other (income) expense
(0.1
)
(0.1
)
(0.3
)
0.2
(0.3
)
Operating income
$
42.1
$
31.5
$
43.2
$
25.0
$
30.7
Add:
Depreciation
7.3
7.1
6.8
6.4
5.6
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$
49.4
$
38.6
$
50.0
$
31.4
$
36.3
BENIGN ENVIRONMENT JACKUPS
Net income
$
31.7
$
47.3
$
16.9
$
17.6
$
19.2
Subtract:
Gain on sale of property
—
(23.0
)
—
—
—
Other income
(0.2
)
(0.8
)
(0.5
)
(0.2
)
(0.8
)
Operating income
$
31.5
$
23.5
$
16.4
$
17.4
$
18.4
Add:
Depreciation
4.8
3.1
3.1
2.6
2.9
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$
36.3
$
26.6
$
19.5
$
20.0
$
21.3
LEGACY JACKUPS
Net income
$
1.2
$
2.8
$
3.6
$
3.3
$
2.6
Subtract:
Other income
—
—
—
(0.1
)
—
Operating income
$
1.2
$
2.8
$
3.6
$
3.2
$
2.6
Add:
Depreciation
2.5
2.5
2.4
2.4
2.4
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$
3.7
$
5.3
$
6.0
$
5.6
$
5.0
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Adjusted EBITDA for asset category excludes onshore support costs and general and administrative expense.
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Reconciliation of Cash from Operating Activities to Adjusted Free Cash Flow
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
120.0
$
155.9
Additions to property and equipment
(67.2
)
(100.2
)
Proceeds from disposition of assets
9.8
17.8
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$
62.6
$
73.5
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