Seadrill Ltd
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 7, 2025.
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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 7, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-12.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-07.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (47)
Current report
Source: RigLogix
Current report
Marketed utilization decreased in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, mainly due to fewer contracted floaters, which were primarily benign environment semi-submersibles. As uncertainties persist in the market, there has been a continued deferral in the contracting of offshore drilling services.
Current report
Marketed utilization for harsh environment floaters and jackups decreased during the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, primarily due to long lead times for new projects to commence. Therefore, contracting activities are projected to increase in the near to medium term.
Current report
Results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024
Current report
The average number of rigs on contract remained consistent at 10 in each of the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. However, there was a decrease in total days on contract resulting in lower contract revenues of $3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Current report
v. Other items
Current report
Contract revenues include add-on services and performance bonuses.
Current report
There was a decrease in contract revenues of $7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily attributable to the West Phoenix earning revenues from add-on services and a performance bonus during the three months ended June 30, 2024, which did not recur during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Current report
Management contract expenses increased by $52 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily attributable to estimated damages following the unfavorable court judgment related to fees for arranging the Sonadrill joint venture.
Current report
Refer to Note 13 -"Commitments and contingencies - Legal Proceedings - Sonadrill fees claim" for additional details.
Current report
a) Gain on disposals
Current report
Gain on disposals of $203 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 relates to the disposal of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana jackup units, along with our 50% equity interest in the Gulfdrill joint venture.
Current report
The increase of $21 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to lower bareboat charter costs for the Libongos, Quenguela and West Gemini. During the second quarter of 2024, increases to the bareboat charter rates were applied retroactive to January 1, 2024, which did not recur in 2025. In addition, there was an increase to the operating dayrate for the West Gemini during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Current report
Other financial and non-operating items increased by $5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily related to the recognition of VAT liabilities, partially offset by favorable foreign exchange movements due to the depreciation of the USD against the Brazilian Real, Norwegian Krone and Indonesian Rupiah.
Current report
Results for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024
Current report
Operating revenues
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a) Contract revenues
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The average number of rigs on contract remained consistent at 10 in each of the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. However, there was a decrease in total days on contract resulting in a decrease of $45 million in contract revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current report
The decrease was primarily driven by the West Phoenix being stacked through the first half of 2025, West Capella being stacked for a majority of the first half of 2025, and West Neptune operating for fewer days during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current report
ii. Average contractual dayrates
Current report
The average contractual dayrate earned during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $327 thousand compared to $295 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2024, resulting in a $54 million increase in contract revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current report
The increase was driven by higher dayrates for the West Neptune, West Vela and Sevan Louisiana operating in the U.S. Gulf of America, West Auriga and West Polaris operating in Brazil, and the West Elara operating in Norway during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024. These impacts were partially offset by higher-than-average dayrates for the West Phoenix and West Capella during the six months ended June 30, 2024, in contrast to the six months ended June 30, 2025, during which the rigs were not on contract throughout the period.
Current report
The economic utilization for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was 89%, compared to 95% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, resulting in a $25 million decrease in contract revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease during the first half of 2025 was primarily due to unplanned downtime related to regulatory matters impacting the West Tellusand downtime on the West Polaris, West Auriga, West Elaraand Sevan Louisiana, partially offset by improved economic utilization on the West Neptuneand West Jupiter compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Current report
iv. Deferred mobilization revenues
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v. Other items
Current report
There was a decrease in contract revenues of $7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily attributable to the West Phoenix earning revenues from add-on services and a performance bonus during the six months ended June 30, 2024, which did not recur during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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d) Leasing revenues
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Leasing revenues decreased by $21 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily attributable to the disposal of the Gulfdrill rigs in June 2024.
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Operating expenses
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a) Vessel and rig operating expenses
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Vessel and rig operating expenses increased by $14 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2025 there was a $71 million increase in vessel and rig operating expenses compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily related to the West Aurigaand West Polaris commencing operations in Brazil, of which $22 million related to increased amortization of deferred mobilization costs, along with higher repair and maintenance costs across the fleet. This was partially offset by a $36 million decrease in vessel and rig operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2025 related to the West Phoenixand West Capella, which were stacked for the majority of the six months ended June 30, 2025, and lower managed service agreement fees of $21 million, as the rigs acquired through the Aquadrill transaction are now managed by Seadrill, rather than by third parties.
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b) Depreciation and amortization
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c) Management contract expenses
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Management contract expenses increased by $59 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily attributable to estimated damages following the unfavorable court judgment related to fees for arranging the Sonadrill joint venture, along with higher repairs and maintenance costs.
Current report
Refer to Note 13 -"Commitments and contingencies - Legal Proceedings - Sonadrill fees claim" for additional details.
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Other operating items
Current report
a) Gain on disposals
Current report
Gain on disposals of $203 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 relates to the disposal of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana jackup units, along with our 50% equity interest in the Gulfdrill joint venture.
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Interest expense
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a) Interest on debt facilities
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Previous report
Source: S&P Global
Previous report
Marketed utilization decreased in the first three months of 2025 compared to the previous year, primarily as a result of rigs coming off contract and not being recontracted in direct continuation or delayed recontracting due to deferred capital expenditures.
Previous report
Marketed utilization for harsh environment floaters decreased during the first three months of 2025 compared to the previous year, primarily as a result of the reduction in contracted units. The utilization levels are expected to remain consistent or drop further through the remainder of 2025 due to limited expected incremental demand.
Previous report
The marketed utilization for harsh environment jackups remained relatively consistent during the first three months of 2025 compared to the previous year, as there were no significant changes to the supply and demand balance.
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The average number of rigs on contract decreased from ten in the three months ended March 31, 2024 to nine in the three months ended March 31, 2025, resulting in a $42 million decrease in contract revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Previous report
We generally receive reimbursements from our customers for the purchase of supplies, equipment, personnel and other services provided at their request in accordance with a drilling contract. We classify such revenues as reimbursable revenues.
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Refer to Note 10 - "Related party transactions" for additional details.
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Refer to Note 10 - "Related party transactions" for additional details.
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We record depreciation expense to reduce the carrying value of drilling unit and equipment balances to their residual value over their expected remaining useful economic lives.
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Management contract expenses increased by $7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to higher repair and maintenance and personnel costs.
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Other financial items increased by $8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily related to a provision recognized related to assets sold in 2023.
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The $23 million cash used in investing activities during thethree months ended March 31, 2024 was mainly due to capital expenditures on the West Auriga and West Polaris, preparing for their contracts in Brazil with Petrobras.
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Previous wording
As of March 31, 2025, we owned a total of 15 drilling rigs, of which 11 were operating (inclusive of one leased to the Sonadrill joint venture) and four were stacked. The operating units include ten floaters (comprising seven 7th generation drillships, two 6th generation drillships and one benign environment semi-submersible) and one harsh environment jackup. In addition to our owned assets, as of March 31, 2025, we managed two 7th generation drillships owned by Sonangol EP.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2025, we owned a total of 15 drilling rigs, of which nine were operating, one was undergoing a special periodic survey (the West Gemini, which is leased to the Sonadrill joint venture), one was undergoing repairs and maintenance between contracts, and four were stacked. The operating units include eight floaters (comprising seven 7th generation drillships and one 6th generation drillship) and one harsh environment jackup. In addition to our owned assets, as of June 30, 2025, we managed two 7th generation drillships owned by Sonangol EP.
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Recently announced changes and proposed changes to U.S. global trade policy, along with potential international retaliatory measures, have caused high volatility in global markets and uncertainty around short- and long-term economic impacts in the U.S., including concerns over inflation, recession and slowing growth. We continue to evaluate and monitor the potential impacts of these changes and measures, including the imposition of tariffs, on our business and operations; however, it is not possible to predict the impact, if any, of any changes or proposed changes to the U.S. global trade policy, or any international retaliatory measures, on our business and operations.
Current wording
Ongoing and recently proposed changes to U.S. global trade policy, along with potential international retaliatory measures, have continued to cause high volatility in global markets and uncertainty around short- and long-term economic impacts in the U.S., including concerns over inflation, recession and slowing growth. We continue to evaluate and monitor the potential impacts of these changes and measures, including the imposition of tariffs, on our business and operations; however, it is not possible to predict the impact, if any, of any changes or proposed changes to the U.S. global trade policy, or any international retaliatory measures, on our business and operations.
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The actual amounts of revenues earned and the actual periods during which revenues are earned will differ from the amounts and periods shown in the tables above due to various factors, including shipyard and maintenance, survey, upgrades and regulatory projects, unplanned downtime and other factors that result in a lower applicable dayrate than the full contractual operating dayrate. Additional factors that could affect the amount and timing of actual revenue to be recognized include customer liquidity issues and contract terminations, which are available to our customers under certain circumstances.
Current wording
The actual amount of revenues earned and the actual periods during which revenues are earned will differ from the amounts and periods shown in the tables above due to various factors, including shipyard and maintenance, surveys, upgrades and regulatory projects, unplanned downtime and other factors that result in a lower applicable dayrate than the full contractual operating dayrate. Additional factors that could affect the amount and timing of actual revenue to be recognized include customer liquidity issues and contract terminations, which are available to our customers under certain circumstances.
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The table below shows the average oil price for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and for each of the three preceding years. The Brent oil price as of May 7, 2025 was $61/bbl.
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The table below shows the average oil price for the six months ended June 30, 2025 andyear ended December 31, 2024. The Brent oil price as of August 1, 2025 was $70/bbl.
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The price of Brent oil averaged $76 per barrel during the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from $80 per barrel in 2024. Global growth in the production of oil and slower growth in demand has put downward pressure on prices.
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The price of Brent oil averaged $70 per barrel during the six months ended June 30, 2025, down from $80 per barrel in 2024. Global growth in the production of oil and slower growth in demand has put downward pressure on prices.
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As a result, uncertainty persists in the market in light of concerns over global economic conditions, government trade policies and output increases by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other major international producers. This has led to the continued deferral of offshore capital expenditures and contracting of offshore drilling services, and could have a negative impact on future demand for offshore drilling services. In addition, inflationary pressures may impact the cost base in our industry, including personnel costs and the prices of goods and services required to reactivate or operate rigs.
Current wording
Uncertainty persists in the market in light of concerns over global economic conditions, government trade policies and output increases by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other major international producers. This has led to the continued deferral of offshore capital expenditures and contracting of offshore drilling services, and could have a negative impact on future demand for offshore drilling services. In addition, inflationary pressures may impact the cost base in our industry, including personnel costs and the prices of goods and services required to reactivate or operate rigs. As anticipated, 2025 is shaping up to be a year marked by softer utilization and a corresponding increase in competition, placing downward pressure on near term dayrates; however, we see signs that point towards a market recovery in late 2026.
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The table below shows the global number of rigs on contract and marketed utilization for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and for each of the three preceding years:
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The table below shows the global number of rigs on contract and marketed utilization for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and year ended December 31, 2024:
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We calculate the average number of rigs on contract by dividing the aggregate days our rigs were on contract during the reporting period by the number of days in that reporting period.
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We calculate the average number of rigs on contract by dividing the aggregate days our rigs (excluding managed rigs) were on contract during the reporting period by the number of days in that reporting period.
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The decrease was primarily driven by the West Phoenix being stacked through the first quarter of 2025, along with the West Neptune and West Capella operating for fewer days during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. These impacts were partially offset by the Sevan Louisiana operating for more days during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to not operating during the three months ended March 31, 2024 due to its special periodic survey. The West Auriga and West Polaris also commenced work in Brazil in December 2024 and February 2025, respectively, and therefore, were operating for more days during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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The decrease was primarily driven by the Sevan Louisiana operating for fewer days in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The West Phoenix and West Capella also did not operate during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to being fully contracted during the three months ended June 30, 2024. However, these impacts were partially offset by the West Auriga and West Polaris commencing work in Brazil in December 2024 and February 2025, respectively, and therefore, operating during the three months ended June 30, 2025, in contrast to the three months ended June 30, 2024, during which contract preparation activities were performed.
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The average contractual dayrate earned for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $323 thousand compared to $300 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024, resulting in a $26 million increase in contract revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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The average contractual dayrate earned during the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $331 thousand compared to $289 thousand during the three months ended June 30, 2024, resulting in a $28 million increase in contract revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024.
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The increase was driven by higher dayrates for the West Neptuneand West Vela operating in the U.S. Gulf of America, West Auriga and West Polaris operating in Brazil, and the West Capella operating in Korea during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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The increase was driven by higher dayrates for the West Auriga and West Polaris operating in Brazil and the West Neptune, West Vela and Sevan Louisiana operating in the U.S. Gulf of America during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. These impacts were partially offset by higher-than-average dayrates for the West Phoenix and West Capella during the three months ended June 30, 2024, in contrast to the second quarter of 2025, during which the rigs were not on contract.
Previous wording
The economic utilization for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 84%, compared to 97% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, resulting in a $22 million decrease in contract revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease during the first quarter of 2025 was primarily due to unplanned downtime related to regulatory matters impacting the West Tellus, and downtime on the West Polarisand West Auriga .
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The economic utilization for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was 93%, compared to 94% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, resulting in a $3 million decrease in contract revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease during the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to downtime on the West Polarisand West Elara, offset by improved economic utilization on the West Neptuneand West Jupiter compared to the second quarter of 2024.
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Leasing revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 represent revenue earned on the charter of the West Gemini to Sonadrill, and for the three months ended March 31, 2024, the charter of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucanato Gulfdrill prior to their disposal in June 2024.
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Leasing revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025 represent revenues earned on the charter of the West Gemini to Sonadrill, and for the three months ended June 30, 2024, also included revenues earned on the charter of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucanato Gulfdrill prior to their disposal in June 2024.
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Leasing revenues decreased by $3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was attributable to the disposal of the Gulfdrill rigs in June 2024, partially offset by a higher bareboat charter rate recognized for the West Gemini during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Current wording
Leasing revenues decreased by $18 million in the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to the disposal of the Gulfdrill rigs in June 2024, along with an increase to the bareboat charter rate for the West Gemini during the three months ended June 30, 2024 retroactively applied to January 1, 2024, which did not recur during the second quarter of 2025.
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Vessel and rig operating expenses represent the costs we incur to operate a drilling unit that is either in operation or stacked. This includes the remuneration of offshore crews, rig supplies, expenses for repair and maintenance and onshore support costs. Vessel and rig operating expenses are mainly driven by rig activity. On average, we incur higher vessel and rig operating expenses when a rig is operating compared to when it is stacked. For stacked rigs, we incur higher vessel and rig expenses for warm stacked rigs compared to cold stacked rigs. We incur one-time costs for activities such as preservation and severance when we cold stack a rig. We also incur significant costs when re-activating a rig from cold stack, a proportion of which is expensed as incurred. Where a rig is leased to another operator, the majority of vessel and rig expenses are incurred by the operator.
Current wording
Vessel and rig operating expenses represent the costs we incur to operate a drilling unit that is either in operation or stacked. This includes the remuneration of offshore crews, rig supplies, expenses for repair and maintenance, onshore support costs, and the amortization of deferred mobilization costs. Vessel and rig operating expenses are mainly driven by rig activity. On average, we incur higher vessel and rig operating expenses when a rig is operating compared to when it is stacked. For stacked rigs, we incur higher vessel and rig expenses for warm stacked rigs compared to cold stacked rigs. We incur one-time costs for activities such as preservation and severance when we cold stack a rig. We also incur significant costs when re-activating a rig from cold stack, a proportion of which is expensed as incurred. Where a rig is leased to another operator, the majority of vessel and rig expenses are incurred by the operator.
Previous wording
Vessel and rig operating expenses remained consistent for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, there was a $33 million decrease in vessel and rig operating expenses compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to lower managed service agreement fees, as the rigs acquired through the Aquadrill transaction are now managed by Seadrill, rather than by third parties, as well as lower vessel and rig operating expenses related to the West Phoenix, which was stacked through the first quarter of 2025. This was offset by an increase in vessel and rig operating expenses of $32 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily related to the West Aurigaand West Polaris commencing operations in Brazil, along with increased repair and maintenance costs across the fleet.
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Vessel and rig operating expenses increased by $15 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, there was a $42 million increase in vessel and rig operating expenses compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily related to the West Aurigaand West Polaris commencing operations in Brazil, of which $13 million related to increased amortization of deferred mobilization costs, along with higher repair and maintenance costs across the fleet. This was partially offset by a $19 million decrease in vessel and rig operating expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2025 related to the West Phoenixand West Capella, which were stacked during the second quarter of 2025, and lower managed service agreement fees of $8 million, as the rigs acquired through the Aquadrill transaction are now managed by Seadrill, rather than by third parties.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses include the cost of our corporate and regional offices, certain legal and professional fees as well as the remuneration and other compensation of our officers, directors and employees engaged in central management and administration activities. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to lower costs attributable to the closure of our London office, offset by higher professional fees.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses include the cost of our corporate and regional offices, certain legal and professional fees as well as the remuneration and other compensation of our officers, directors and employees engaged in central management and administration activities. Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to personnel costs and legal and professional fees, partially offset by lower costs attributable to the closure of our London office.
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Interest income relates to interest earned on bank deposits. The $3 million decrease in interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents.
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Interest income relates to interest earned on bank deposits. The $4 million decrease in interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to lower cash balances.
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b) Equity in earnings of equity method investments (net of tax)
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b) Equity in earnings/(losses) of equity method investments (net of tax)
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The income during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2024 relates to Seadrill's proportion of profits from Sonadrill.
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The earnings/(losses) during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and the three months ended June 30, 2024 relates to Seadrill's proportion of earnings/(losses) from Sonadrill.
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The $5 million increase in tax expense during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 is primarily due to the recognition, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, of a deferred tax benefit of $8 million attributable to changes in valuation allowances established for Switzerland and Brazil, partially offset by a $3 million charge recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2024, related to the tax effect of import duty credits in Brazil. The increase in tax expense also reflects changes in the Company's mix of pre-tax income among tax jurisdictions.
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The $26 million increase in tax expense during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 primarily reflects changes in the Company's mix of pre-tax income and loss among tax jurisdictions in addition to the recognition of a tax benefit in 2024, attributable to changes in valuation allowances established for Switzerland and Brazil.
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Amortization of deferred mobilization revenues increased by $11 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. This was primarily attributable to mobilization fees received on the West Capella, West Polaris and West Auriga, which commenced operations within the last six months.
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Amortization of deferred mobilization revenues increased by $17 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to mobilization fees received on the West Capella, West Polaris and West Auriga, which commenced operations within the last nine months.
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The decrease of $5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to additional reimbursable services provided to the Libongos and Quenguela for long-term maintenance during the three months ended March 31, 2024, which did not recur during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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The decrease of $4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to additional reimbursable services provided to the Libongos and Quenguela for long-term maintenance during the six months ended June 30, 2024, which did not recur during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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Management contract revenues include revenues related to contracts where we provide management, operational and technical support services and are comprised of revenues from our joint venture, Sonadrill, relating to the Libongos, Quenguela and the West Gemini.
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Management contract revenues include revenues related to contracts where we provide management, operational and technical support services and are comprised of revenues from our joint venture, Sonadrill, relating to the Libongos, Quenguela and West Gemini.
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Management contract revenues increased by $3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily driven by increased management fees on the three managed rigs.
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Management contract revenues increased by $3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily driven by higher management fees on the Libongos, Quenguela and the West Gemini.
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The $17 million increase in depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 is mainly attributable to the capital projects on the West Auriga and West Polarisand unfavorable contracts being fully amortized during 2024.
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The $30 million increase in depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 is mainly attributable to the capital projects on the West Auriga and West Polarisand unfavorable contracts being fully amortized during 2024.
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Depreciation increased by $13 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, mainly attributable to the capital projects on the West Auriga and West Polaris related to preparations for the recently commenced contracts in Brazil.
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Depreciation increased by $26 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, mainly attributable to the capital projects on the West Auriga and West Polaris related to preparations for the recently commenced contracts in Brazil.
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Amortization increased by $4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024, mainly attributable to unfavorable contracts being fully amortized during 2024 related to the West Auriga and West Vela.
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Amortization expense increased by $4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, mainly attributable to unfavorable contracts being fully amortized during 2024 related to the West Auriga and West Vela.
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Other operating income of $16 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 relates to the recovery of historical import duties in the form of tax credits following the approval by the applicable tax authorities, which did not recur in the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Other operating income of $16 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 relates to the recovery of historical import duties in the form of tax credits following the approval by the applicable tax authorities, which did not recur in the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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The increase of $4 million in the equity in earnings of equity method investments (net of tax) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to increased operating dayrates on the West Gemini and Quenguela.
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The increase of $25 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to higher operating dayrates on the West Gemini and Quenguela.
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So long as Seadrill is able to meet its net leverage and liquidity targets on a forward-looking basis, as well as comply with its Revolving Credit Facility covenant requirements, Seadrill would seek to provide a return to our shareholders of at least 50% of Free Cash Flow (defined as cash flows from operating activities minus capital expenditures) in the form of Share repurchases or dividends. Seadrill will consider additional returns to shareholders from the proceeds of any asset sales in the absence of identified, accretive opportunities. Dividends and Share repurchases will be authorized and determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion and depend upon a number of factors, including those described above, its future prospects, market trend evaluation and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant. Please see Item 1A. "Risk Factors - Financial and Tax Risks -We may be unable to meet our capital allocation framework goal of returning at least 50% of Free Cash Flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, which could decrease expected returns on an investment in our Shares" in Part I of our 2024 10-K.
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So long as Seadrill is able to meet its net leverage and liquidity targets on a forward-looking basis, as well as comply with its Revolving Credit Facility covenant requirements, Seadrill would seek to provide a return to our shareholders of at least 50% of Free Cash Flow (defined as cash flows from operating activities minus additions to drilling units and equipment) in the form of Share repurchases or dividends. Seadrill will consider additional returns to shareholders from the proceeds of any asset sales in the absence of identified, accretive opportunities. Dividends and Share repurchases will be authorized and determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion and depend upon a number of factors, including those described above, its future prospects, market trend evaluation and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant. Please see Item 1A. "Risk Factors - Financial and Tax Risks -We may be unable to meet our capital allocation framework goal of returning at least 50% of Free Cash Flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, which could decrease expected returns on an investment in our Shares" in Part I of our 2024 10-K.
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During the second quarter of 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $500 million Share repurchase program that will run for a period of two years from June 25, 2024, the date of completion for the programs initiated in 2023 ("Current Repurchase Program"). Under the Current Repurchase Program, the Board authorized the Company to purchase up to $300 million of the Company's Shares in 2024. The Company has repurchased an aggregate of 6,714,252 Shares with a weighted average Share price of $43.52, amounting to $292 million. On September 30, 2024 and December 16, 2024, the Company canceled 4,213,349 and 2,500,903 treasury Shares, respectively, repurchased under this program.
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During the second quarter of 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $500 million Share repurchase program that will run for a period of two years from June 25, 2024, the date of completion for the programs initiated in 2023 ("Current Repurchase Program"). Under the Current Repurchase Program, the Board authorized the Company to purchase up to $300 million of the Company's Shares in 2024. Since the Current Repurchase Program commenced, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 6,714,252 Shares with a weighted average Share price of $43.52, amounting to $292 million. On September 30, 2024 and December 16, 2024, the Company canceled 4,213,349 and 2,500,903 treasury Shares, respectively, repurchased under this program.
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During the first quarter of 2025, the Company did not repurchase Shares, and therefore, as of March 31, 2025, $208 million of the $500 million authorized amount remained available under the Current Repurchase Program. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 2,626,429 Shares with a weighted average Share price of $45.23, amounting to $119 million. The Company cancelled these treasury Shares, on June 28, 2024.
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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company did not repurchase Shares, and therefore, as of June 30, 2025, $208 million of the $500 million authorized amount remained available under the Current Repurchase Program.
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As of March 31, 2025, Seadrill had available liquidity of $629 million, which consisted of unrestricted cash of $404 million and available borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility of $225 million. Our cash on hand, available borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, and contract and other revenues are expected to generate sufficient cash flow to fund our anticipated debt service and working capital requirements for the next 12 months.
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As of June 30, 2025, Seadrill had available liquidity of $618 million, which consisted of unrestricted cash of $393 million and available borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility of $225 million. Our cash on hand, available borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, and contract and other revenues are expected to generate sufficient cash flow to fund our anticipated debt service and working capital requirements for the next 12 months.
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Net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2025 was$27 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of$29 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The$56 million decrease was primarily related to disbursements to suppliers, additions to long-term maintenance projects on the West Neptune, West Vela and West Gemini, along with contract preparation costs incurred for the West Polaris. These were partially offset by increased receipts from customers, including mobilization fees associated with the commencement of the West Polaris'contract in Brazil.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was$16 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of$108 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The$124 million decrease was primarily related to decreased operating results, along with increased disbursements to suppliers and additions to long-term maintenance projects on the West Neptune, West Vela, West Geminiand across our fleet operating in Brazil, including contract preparation costs incurred for the West Polaris.
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The $49 million cash used in investing activities during thethree months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily related to capital expenditures on the West Neptune, West Elara and West Aurigaand the acquisition of capital spares.
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The $72 million cash used in investing activities during thesix months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily related to capital expenditures on the West Neptune, West Elara and West Aurigaand the acquisition of capital spares.
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The$119 million cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was related to Share repurchases.
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The$241 million cash used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was related to Share repurchases.
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An overview of our debt as of March 31, 2025, divided into (i) secured debt and (ii) unsecured senior convertible bond, is presented in the table below:
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An overview of our debt as of June 30, 2025, divided into (i) secured bond and (ii) unsecured senior convertible bond, is presented in the table below:
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Amortization of deferred mobilization revenues increased by $6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to mobilization fees received on the West Polaris and West Auriga, which commenced operations within the last nine months.
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The $13 million increase in depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024 is mainly attributable to the capital projects on the West Auriga and West Polaris related to preparations for the recently commenced contracts in Brazil.
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The tables included below set out financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024:
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i. Average number of rigs on contract
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However, these impacts were partially offset by the Sevan Louisiana operating for more days during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 due to its special periodic survey in the first quarter of 2024. The West Auriga and West Polaris also commenced work in Brazil in December 2024 and February 2025, respectively, and therefore, were operating for more days during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.
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iii. Economic utilization for rigs on contract
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We incur interest on our debt facilities as summarized below:
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b) Equity in earnings/(losses) of equity method investments (net of tax)
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c) Other financial and non-operating items
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The $31 million increase in tax expense during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily reflects changes in the Company's mix of pre-tax income and loss among tax jurisdictions in addition to the recognition of a tax benefit in 2024, attributable to changes in valuation allowances established for Switzerland and Brazil.
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b) Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
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b) Net cash used in investing activities