Transocean Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Three months ended
Three months ended
September 30,
June 30,
sequential
September 30,
year-over-year
2024
2024
change
2023
change
(In millions, except per share amounts, percentages and backlog)
Contract drilling revenues
$
948
$
861
$
87
$
713
$
235
Adjusted contract drilling revenues
$
948
$
861
$
87
$
721
$
227
Revenue efficiency (1)
94.5
%
96.9
%
95.4
%
Operating and maintenance expense
$
563
$
534
$
29
$
524
$
39
Net loss attributable to controlling interest
$
(494
)
$
(123
)
$
(371
)
$
(220
)
$
(274
)
Diluted loss per share
$
(0.58
)
$
(0.15
)
$
(0.43
)
$
(0.28
)
$
(0.30
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
342
$
284
$
58
$
162
$
180
Adjusted EBITDA margin
36.0
%
33.0
%
22.5
%
Adjusted net income (loss)
$
64
$
(123
)
$
187
$
(280
)
$
344
Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
—
$
(0.15
)
$
0.15
$
(0.36
)
$
0.36
Backlog as of the October 2024 Fleet Status Report
$
9.3
billion
STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) today reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $494 million, $0.58 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
Third quarter results included net unfavorable items of $558 million or $0.58 per diluted share as follows:
$617 million, $0.64 per diluted share, loss on impairment of assets, net of tax.
Partially offset by:
$21 million , $0.02 per diluted share, gain on retirement of debt; and
$38 million, $0.04 per diluted share, discrete tax items, net.
After consideration of these net unfavorable items, third quarter 2024 adjusted net income was $64 million.
Contract drilling revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased sequentially by $87 million to $948 million, primarily due to increased rig utilization, increased dayrates for two rigs, higher reimbursement revenues and a full quarter of revenues from the newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship Deepwater Aquila, partially offset by lower revenue efficiency across the fleet.
Operating and maintenance expense was $563 million, compared with $534 million in the prior quarter. The sequential increase was the result of increased fleet activity, including a full quarter of operations from Deepwater Aquila, partially offset by reduced operating costs related to Transocean Norge following the acquisition of Orion Holdings (Cayman) Limited in June 2024.
General and administrative expense was $47 million, down from $59 million in the second quarter. The decrease was primarily due to reduced costs associated with the early retirement of certain personnel and lower professional fees.
Interest expense net of capitalized amounts was $154 million, compared to $143 million in the prior quarter, excluding the favorable adjustment of $74 million and $69 million in the third and second quarter, respectively, for the fair value of the bifurcated exchange feature related to the 4.625% exchangeable bonds. Interest income was $11 million, compared to $14 million in the prior quarter.
The Effective Tax Rate(2) was 6.0%, down from 474.5% in the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily due to rig impairments, rig sales and other ordinary movement in income before tax. The Effective Tax Rate excluding discrete items was 22.5% compared to 416.3% in the previous quarter.
Cash provided by operating activities was $194 million during the third quarter of 2024, representing an increase of $61 million compared to the prior quarter. The sequential increase was primarily due to increased operating activities, improved cash collected from customers and timing of payments to suppliers, partially offset by higher interest payments.
Third quarter 2024 capital expenditures of $58 million were primarily associated with Deepwater Aquila. This compares with $84 million in the prior quarter.
"As illustrated by the nearly $1.3 billion in backlog booked in the third quarter, including the recent award for Deepwater Conqueror, the demand for our fleet of high specification ultra-deepwater and harsh environment rigs remains strong," said Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Thigpen. "With these most recent awards, more than 97% of Transocean's active fleet is contracted in 2025, once again demonstrating that our customers clearly recognize Transocean's unique capabilities, our rigs, crews and superior operational performance, add value to their programs."
Thigpen concluded, "With approximately $9.3 billion in backlog, and clear visibility to future demand, we will remain focused on delivering safe, reliable and efficient operations for our customers and continue to maximize cash generation to improve our balance sheet, as we did in the third quarter with $136 million of free cash flow."Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresWe present our operating results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP"). We believe certain financial measures, such as Adjusted Contract Drilling Revenues, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, which are non-GAAP measures, provide users of our financial statements with supplemental information that may be useful in evaluating our operating performance. We believe that such non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with our operating results presented under U.S. GAAP, can be used to better assess our performance from period to period and relative to performance of other companies in our industry, without regard to financing methods, historical cost basis or capital structure. Such non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
All non-GAAP measure reconciliations to the most comparative U.S. GAAP measures are displayed in quantitative schedules on the company's website at: www.deepwater.com.
About Transocean
Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services, and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.
Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 34 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 26 ultra-deepwater floaters and eight harsh environment floaters.
For more information about Transocean, please visit: www.deepwater.com.
Conference Call Information
Transocean will conduct a teleconference starting at 9 a.m. EDT, 2 p.m. CET, on Thursday, October 31, 2024, to discuss the results. To participate, dial +1 785-424-1226 and refer to conference code 827284 approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
The teleconference will be simulcast in a listen-only mode at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, News, and Webcasts. Supplemental materials that may be referenced during the teleconference will be available at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, Financial Reports.
A replay of the conference call will be available after 12 p.m. EDT, 5 p.m. CET, on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The replay, which will be archived for approximately 30 days, can be accessed at +1 402-220-9184, passcode 827284. The replay will also be available on the company's website.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements described herein 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. These statements could contain words such as "possible," "intend," "will," "if," "expect," or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, estimated duration of customer contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates and locations, planned shipyard projects and other out-of-service time, sales of drilling units, timing of the company's newbuild deliveries, operating hazards and delays, risks associated with international operations, actions by customers and other third parties, the fluctuation of current and future prices of oil and gas, the global and regional supply and demand for oil and gas, the intention to scrap certain drilling rigs, the success of our business following prior acquisitions, the effects of the spread of and mitigation efforts by governments, businesses and individuals related to contagious illnesses, and other factors, including those and other risks discussed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in the company's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize (or the other consequences of such a development worsen), or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the company 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, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which we become aware of, after the date hereof, except as otherwise may be required by law. All non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations to the most comparative GAAP measure are displayed in quantitative schedules on the company's website at: www.deepwater.com.
This press release, or referenced documents, do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and do not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act ("FinSA") or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.
Notes
(1)
Revenue efficiency is defined as actual operating revenues, excluding revenues for contract terminations and reimbursements, for the measurement period divided by the maximum revenue calculated for the measurement period, expressed as a percentage. Maximum revenue is defined as the greatest amount of contract drilling revenues the drilling unit could earn for the measurement period, excluding revenues for incentive provisions, reimbursements and contract terminations. See the accompanying schedule entitled "Revenue Efficiency."
(2)
Effective Tax Rate is defined as income tax expense or benefit divided by income or loss before income taxes. See the accompanying schedule entitled "Supplemental Effective Tax Rate Analysis."
Analyst Contact:Alison Johnson+1 713-232-7214
Media Contact:Pam Easton+1 713-232-7647
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
September 30,
September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Contract drilling revenues
$
948
$
713
$
2,572
$
2,091
Costs and expenses
Operating and maintenance
563
524
1,620
1,417
Depreciation and amortization
190
192
559
560
General and administrative
47
44
158
137
800
760
2,337
2,114
Loss on impairment of assets
(629
)
(5
)
(772
)
(58
)
Loss on disposal of assets, net
(4
)
(3
)
(10
)
(173
)
Operating loss
(485
)
(55
)
(547
)
(254
)
Other income (expense), net
Interest income
11
12
40
42
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
(80
)
(232
)
(271
)
(649
)
Gain (loss) on retirement of debt
21
—
161
(32
)
Other, net
8
12
32
35
(40
)
(208
)
(38
)
(604
)
Loss before income tax benefit
(525
)
(263
)
(585
)
(858
)
Income tax benefit
(31
)
(43
)
(66
)
(8
)
Net loss
(494
)
(220
)
(519
)
(850
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
—
Net loss attributable to controlling interest
$
(494
)
$
(220
)
$
(519
)
$
(850
)
Loss per share
Basic
$
(0.56
)
$
(0.28
)
$
(0.62
)
$
(1.13
)
Diluted
$
(0.58
)
$
(0.28
)
$
(0.65
)
$
(1.13
)
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic
879
774
840
755
Diluted
954
774
915
755
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)
(Unaudited)
September 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
435
$
762
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
594
512
Materials and supplies, net of allowance of $176 and $198 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
425
426
Assets held for sale
345
49
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
365
233
Other current assets
179
144
Total current assets
2,343
2,126
Property and equipment
22,412
23,875
Less accumulated depreciation
(6,424
)
(6,934
)
Property and equipment, net
15,988
16,941
Contract intangible assets
—
4
Deferred tax assets, net
165
44
Other assets
1,014
1,139
Total assets
$
19,510
$
20,254
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable
$
255
$
323
Accrued income taxes
13
23
Debt due within one year
457
370
Other current liabilities
706
681
Total current liabilities
1,431
1,397
Long-term debt
6,503
7,043
Deferred tax liabilities, net
570
540
Other long-term liabilities
778
858
Total long-term liabilities
7,851
8,441
Commitments and contingencies
Shares, $0.10 par value, 1,057,879,029 authorized, 141,262,093 conditionally authorized, 940,828,901 issued
and 875,803,595 outstanding at September 30, 2024, and CHF 0.10 par value, 1,021,294,549 authorized,
142,362,093 conditionally authorized, 843,715,858 issued and 809,030,846 outstanding at December 31, 2023
87
81
Additional paid-in capital
14,871
14,544
Accumulated deficit
(4,552
)
(4,033
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(179
)
(177
)
Total controlling interest shareholders' equity
10,227
10,415
Noncontrolling interest
1
1
Total equity
10,228
10,416
Total liabilities and equity
$
19,510
$
20,254
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended
September 30,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss
$
(519
)
$
(850
)
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of contract intangible asset
4
45
Depreciation and amortization
559
560
Share-based compensation expense
38
30
Loss on impairment of assets
772
58
Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate
5
—
Loss on disposal of assets, net
10
173
Fair value adjustment to bifurcated compound exchange feature
(153
)
272
Amortization of debt-related balances, net
39
38
(Gain) loss on retirement of debt
(161
)
32
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
(91
)
1
Other, net
(6
)
21
Changes in deferred revenues, net
98
40
Changes in deferred costs, net
(26
)
(125
)
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net
(328
)
(229
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
241
66
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures
(225
)
(207
)
Investment in loans to unconsolidated affiliates
(3
)
(3
)
Investment in equity of unconsolidated affiliate
—
(10
)
Proceeds from disposal of assets, net of costs to sell
99
10
Cash acquired in acquisition of unconsolidated affiliates
5
7
Net cash used in investing activities
(124
)
(203
)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of debt
(2,073
)
(1,707
)
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issue costs
1,767
1,664
Other, net
(6
)
(3
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(312
