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Diamond Offshore Drilling Q2 2024 earnings summary

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Q2 2024 earnings summary6 Aug, 2024

Executive summary

  • Entered into a definitive merger agreement with Noble Corporation plc; each share to be exchanged for $5.65 in cash and 0.2316 Noble shares, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

  • Secured $350 million in contract awards in Q2 and $89 million post-Q2, with total 2024 contract value nearing $1.2 billion and backlog exceeding $2.0 billion as of July 1, 2024.

  • Offshore drilling market remains robust, with high dayrates and strong demand in deepwater regions; backlog increased to $2.0 billion as of July 1, 2024.

  • Ocean Great White rig resumed operations after a major equipment incident; insurance expected to cover most costs, with $20 million received and further loss-of-hire recovery anticipated.

  • Pending merger with Noble Corporation led to discontinuation of financial guidance and no Q2 conference call.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2024 net income was $9.3 million, down from $238.8 million in Q2 2023; six-month net income was $20.9 million, down from $246.0 million year-over-year.

  • Q2 2024 revenues were $252.9 million, down from $281.6 million in Q2 2023; six-month revenues were $527.5 million, up from $513.6 million year-over-year.

  • Q2 adjusted EBITDA reached $58 million, in line with guidance.

  • Q2 2024 operating income was $28.3 million, up from $10.2 million in Q2 2023; six-month operating income was $50.1 million, up from $5.3 million year-over-year.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2024 were $165.5 million; total liquidity including restricted cash was $178.0 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • No quarterly or annual financial guidance provided due to the pending Noble merger; previous guidance should not be relied upon.

  • Backlog stands at $2.0 billion, with 90% of 2024 rig days committed and 62% for 2025; capital expenditures for 2024 expected to be $135–$145 million.

  • Management expects continued strong demand for deepwater rigs, but notes potential headwinds from supply chain constraints and inflation.

  • Planned downtime of approximately 150 days for the remainder of 2024 due to regulatory surveys and upgrades.

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