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Seadrill Ltd

For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 7, 2025.

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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 7, 2025

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Notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 –General information

Seadrill Limited (along with any one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries, or to all such entities, referred to as "Seadrill", "we", "us", "our", and "the Company") is incorporated in Bermuda. We are an offshore drilling contractor providing worldwide offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry. Our primary business is the ownership and operation of drillships and semi-submersible rigs for operations in shallow to ultra-deepwater areas in both benign and harsh environments. We contract our drilling units to drill wells for our customers on a dayrate basis. Our customers include oil super-majors, state-owned national oil companies and independent oil and gas companies. In addition, we provide management services to certain affiliated entities.

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Seadrill Limited have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Accordingly, pursuant to such rules and regulations, they do not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements includes all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.

Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for the respective full years, or any future period. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with our 2024 10-K.

Certain reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material effect on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Significant accounting policies

Refer to Note 2 - "Accounting Policies" of our Consolidated Financial Statements from our 2024 10-K for additional information related to our significant accounting policies.

Note 2 -Revenue from contracts with customers

The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from our contracts with customers, as of the dates presented:

(In $ millions)June 30,2025December 31,2024
Accounts receivable, net192193
Current contract liabilities (classified within other current liabilities)(68)(63)
Non-current contract liabilities (classified within other non-current liabilities)(55)(48)

Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 are as follows:

(In $ millions)Contract Liabilities
Net contract liabilities as of January 1, 2025(111)
Amortization of revenue included in the January 1, 2025 contract liability balance23
Additional contract liabilities recognized, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(39)
Net contract liabilities as of March 31, 2025(127)
Amortization of revenue included in the March 31, 2025 contract liability balance19
Additional contract liabilities recognized, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(15)
Net contract liabilities as of June 30, 2025(123)

Revenues are attributed to geographical locations based on the country of operations for drilling activities, i.e., the country where the revenues are generated. The following table presents our revenues by geographic area:

Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $ millions)2025202420252024
Brazil16582286171
United States10686186180
Angola8493166170
Norway226145115
Indonesia—40—77
Other (1)—132929
Total operating revenues377375712742

(1) "Other" represents countries in which we operate that individually had revenues representing less than 10% of total operating revenues earned for any of the periods presented.

We had the following customers with revenues greater than 10% of total operating revenues in any of the periods presented:

Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Petrobras37%16%33%17%
Sonadrill21%23%22%20%
Talos12%—%13%—%
LLOG11%10%—%10%
Var Energi—%10%—%9%
Other19%41%32%44%

Note 3 –Taxation

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense was $29 million and $44 million, respectively, compared to income tax expense of $3 million and $13 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively.

The increase in tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, relative to the three and 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.

On July 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA"). The OBBBA includes many tax provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provisions allowing accelerated tax deduction for qualified property. We will continue to evaluate the impact of the legislation to our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 4 –Loss/Earnings per share

The computation of basic loss/earnings per share ("(LPS)/EPS") is based on the weighted average number of common shares of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares"), outstanding during the period. Diluted (LPS)/EPS includes the effect of the assumed conversion of potentially dilutive instruments related to the effect of the unsecured senior convertible bond and share based compensation. Refer to Note 9 – "Debt" for further details on the unsecured senior convertible bond.

The components of the numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:

Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $ millions)2025202420252024
Net (loss)/income available stockholders(42)253(56)313
Effect of dilution (interest on unsecured senior convertible bond)1233
Diluted (loss)/income available to stockholders(41)255(53)316

The components of the denominator for the calculation of basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:

Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In millions)2025202420252024
Basic (loss)/earnings per share:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (1)62706271
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share:
Effect of dilution3333
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of dilution65736574

(1) Weighted average number of Shares outstanding in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 excludes shares repurchased during the period.

The basic and diluted (LPS)/EPS were as follows:

Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $)2025202420252024
Basic (loss)/earnings per share(0.68)3.61(0.91)4.41
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (1)(0.68)3.49(0.91)4.27

(1)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the effect of including all potentially dilutive instruments in the calculation resulted in decreased loss per share, which is anti-dilutive. The instruments were not included in the calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect, and, as a result, the basic and diluted loss per share are equal.

Note 5 –Restricted cash

Restricted cash as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows:

(In $ millions)June 30,2025December 31,2024
Cash held in escrow2323
Other34
Total restricted cash2627

Note 6 -Other current assets

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other current assets included the following:

(In $ millions)June 30,2025December 31,2024
Taxes receivable4255
Prepaid expenses5857
Deferred contracts costs7383
Pre-funding of MSA manager arrangements1213
Other2722
Total other current assets212230

Note 7 –Equity method investments

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the carrying values of our equity method investments were as follows:

(In $ millions)June 30,2025December 31,2024
Sonadrill8268
Total equity method investments8268

Note 8 -Other current and non-current liabilities

Other current liabilities

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other current liabilities included the following:

(In $ millions)June 30,2025December 31,2024
Accrued expenses188183
Employee withheld taxes, social security and vacation payments4264
Taxes payable2520
Contract liabilities6863
Unfavorable drilling contracts1019
Accrued interest expense2121
Other liabilities1413
Total other current liabilities368383

Other non-current liabilities

As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, other non-current liabilities included the following:

(In $ millions)June 30,2025December 31,2024
Uncertain tax positions5855
Contract liabilities5548
Unfavorable drilling contracts—3
Lease liabilities78
Other liabilities142
Total other non-current liabilities134116

Unfavorable drilling contracts

The following table summarizes the movement in unfavorable drilling contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2025:

(In $ millions)Carrying amount
As of January 1, 202522
Amortization(6)
As of March 31, 202516
Amortization(6)
As of June 30, 202510

The amortization is recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as "Depreciation and amortization". The weighted average remaining amortization for unfavorable contracts isnine months.

The table below shows the amounts relating to unfavorable contracts that is expected to be amortized over the following periods:

Period ended December 31,
(In $ millions)Remainder of 20252026Total
Amortization of unfavorable contracts7310

Note 9 –Debt

The table below sets out our debt agreements as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

(In $ millions)June 30,2025December 31,2024
Secured debt:
$575 million secured bond575575
Total secured debt575575
Unsecured bond:
Unsecured senior convertible bond5050
Total unsecured bond5050
Total principal debt625625
Debt premium:
Premium on bond issuance11
Total debt premium11
Less: bond issuance costs(14)(16)
Total debt612610

$575 million secured bond

In July 2023, Seadrill issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 in an offering conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. Subsequently, in August 2023, Seadrill issued an additional $75 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 (the "Incremental Notes"), maturing on August 1, 2030 (together the "Notes"). The Incremental Notes were issued at 100.75% of par.

Revolving credit facility

On July 27, 2023, Seadrill Limited, along with its subsidiary, Seadrill Finance Limited ("Seadrill Finance"), established a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). The commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, which carries afive-year term, became available for drawdown on July 27, 2023. The Revolving Credit Facility permits borrowings of up to $225 million in revolving credit for working capital and other corporate purposes and includes an "accordion feature" allowing Seadrill to increase this limit by up to an additional $100 million, subject to agreement from the lenders. It also includes a provision for issuing letters of credit up to $50 million. The Revolving Credit Facility incurs interest at a rate equal to a specified margin plus the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). Seadrill is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee on any unused portion of the revolving credit.

Unsecured senior convertible bond

The $50 million unsecured senior convertible bond (the "unsecured senior convertible bond"), issued on emergence from Chapter 11, has a maturity of August 2028 and bears interest, payable quarterly in cash, at the Term SOFR (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement dated as of February 22, 2022, as amended (the "Note Purchase Agreement"), plus 6% on the aggregate principal amount of $50 million. The bond is convertible(in full and not in part) into Shares at a conversion rate of 52.6316 Shares per $1,000 principal amount of the bond, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement relating to the unsecured senior convertible bond. If not converted, a bullet repayment will become due on the maturity date.

Note 10 –Related party transactions

As of June 30, 2025, our major related party is the Sonadrill joint venture, over which we hold significant influence.

Related party revenues

Our related party revenues include the following:

Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In $ millions)2025202420252024
Management fees revenues (a)6262120117
Add-on services3366
Reimbursable revenues (b)63167
Leasing revenues (c)8261637
Other—2—5
Total related party operating revenues7996158172

(a) Seadrill provides management and administrative services and operational and technical support services to Sonadrill. These services are charged on a dayrate basis.

(b) Reimbursable revenues primarily relate to Sonadrill project work on the Libongos, Quenguela and West Gemini rigs.

(c) During the first half of 2025, we earned leasing revenues on the charter of the West Gemini to Sonadrill. During the first half of 2024, we also earned leasing revenues from the West Castor, West Telesto, and West Tucana, which were leased to Gulfdrill, up to their disposal in June 2024.

Related party balances

As of June 30, 2025, there were no related party amounts owed by or owed to Seadrill. As of December 31, 2024, Sonadrill prepaid management fees of $7 million to Seadrill. This balance was recorded in "Other current liabilities" within our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024.

Note 11 –Fair value of financial instruments

The carrying values and estimated fair values of certain of our financial instruments as of the dates specified were as follows:

June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
(In $ millions)Fair valueCarryingvalueFair valueCarryingvalue
Liabilities
$575 million secured bond (Level 1)585562587560
Unsecured senior convertible bond - debt component (Level 3)57505650

Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and is determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, a fair value hierarchy distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity's own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within level 3 of the hierarchy).

Financial instruments categorized as level 1

The fair value of the $575 million secured bond is based on market traded value.

Financial instruments categorized as level 3

The fair value attributed to the unsecured senior convertible bond is bifurcated into two elements: the straight debt component is derived through a discounted cash flow approach, and the conversion option is derived through an option pricing model, which forecasts equity volatility and compares the potential conversion redemption against historical and implied equity movements in comparable companies in our industry. The conversion option was recorded in equity at the point the bond was issued and, therefore, has not been included in the table above.

Our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable are by their nature short-term. As a result, the carrying values included in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.

Note 12 –Common shares

Share capital as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows:

Issued and fully paid share capital
SharesPar value per share ($)$ thousands
As of December 31, 202462,154,4220.01622
Vesting of restricted stock units8,6060.01—
As of March 31, 202562,163,0280.01622
Vesting of restricted stock units62,2730.011
As of June 30, 202562,225,3010.01622

Note 13 –Commitments and contingencies

We recognize loss contingencies in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements where it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle an obligation and the amount is reasonably estimable. An adverse outcome in a matter described below could have an adverse effect on Seadrill's operating results, cash flows and financial position. Accruals for contingencies related to matters described below, if any, are recorded in "Accrued expenses" within "Other current liabilities" and "Uncertain tax positions" within "Other non-current liabilities" in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Legal Proceedings

SFL Hercules Ltd

On March 5, 2023, Seadrill was served with a claim from SFL Hercules Ltd., filed in the Oslo District Court in Norway, relating to our redelivery of the rig West Hercules to SFL Corporation Ltd. ("SFL") in December 2022. On February 6, 2025, the Oslo District Court delivered a judgment in favor of SFL Hercules Ltd. ordering Seadrill to pay SFL approximately $37 million plus interest and legal costs of approximately $11 million. Seadrill intends to vigorously contest the judgment and filed an appeal on March 5, 2025. The timing of resolution and ultimate amount due, if any, cannot be predicted at this time.

Sonadrill fees claim

In March 2023, Seadrill was served with a claim from an individual (the "Claimant") filed in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, King's Bench Division, Commercial Court (the "High Court"). The Claimant alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment damages of approximately $72 million related to an alleged failure by the Company to pay the Claimant a fee for services in arranging the Sonadrill joint venture dating back to 2018. The case concluded on March 18, 2025.

On July 11, 2025, the High Court rendered judgment in favor of the Claimant. The parties are continuing to make submissions to the High Court on the issue of the quantum of damages to be paid; however, Seadrill presently estimates that its liability following the High Court's judgment is unlikely to exceed $53 million, subject to finalization of calculations relating to interest. This amount is exclusive of any claim by the Claimant in respect of legal fees, a portion of which may be awarded by the High Court at a later date. During the second quarter of 2025, Seadrill has estimated an increase to the contingency accrual of $51 million, which is recognized within "Management contract expenses" in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Seadrill is reviewing the judgment and evaluating its options, including the possibility of seeking permission for an appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Nigerian Cabotage Act litigation

In November 2015, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ("NMASA") issued a detention in respect of the rig West Capella for failure to comply with requirements of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003 (the "Cabotage Act"), specifically, failure to pay a Cabotage fee of 2% on contract revenue. While the named party is Seadrill Mobile Units Nigeria Ltd (previously an Aquadrill entity, acquired by Seadrill upon the merger of Seadrill and Aquadrill) ("SMUNL"), the matter relates tothree rigs: the West Capella, West Saturn and West Jupiter. SMUNL commenced proceedings in May 2016 against the Honourable Minister for Transportation, the Attorney General of the Federation and NMASA with respect to interpretation of the Cabotage Act. On June 14, 2019, the Federal High Court of Nigeria delivered a judgment (1) finding that: (a) Drilling operations fall within the definition of "Coastal Trade" or "Cabotage" under the Cabotage Act and (b) Drilling Rigs fall within the definition of "Vessels" under the Cabotage Act, and (2) directing SMUNL to deduct 2%, or approximately $69 million, of their contract value and remit the same to NMASA. On June 24, 2019, the Court of Appeals sitting in Lagos ("COA") issued a conflicting judgment in Transocean Support Services Nigeria & Ors v NIMASA & Anor, finding drilling rigs cannot be deemed vessels under the Cabotage Act pending appeal. SMUNL filed an appeal to the COA on July 22, 2019, and applied to the Federal High Court for an injunction pending appeal to prevent enforcement. Due to the volume of cases currently being handled by the COA, the Registry of the COA is yet to schedule the hearing date for the appeal. Although we intend to strongly pursue this appeal, we cannot predict the outcome of this case.

Sete Brazil claim

On January 6, 2025, Seadrill Brazil received notices from Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. ("Petrobras") asserting delay penalties against Seadrill Brazil relating to drillships to be operated in Brazil by Seadrill Brazil pursuant to the Sete Brazil Project, an initiative aimed at constructing a fleet of 28 offshore drilling rigs to support Petrobras. The alleged penalties arise from contracts awarded in relation to the Sete Brazil Project in 2012 forthree drillships that were to be constructed by Sete Brazil and operated by Seadrill, but were never completed. Sete Brazil was eventually declared bankrupt by the Brazilian courts in December 2024 although that bankruptcy is presently suspended. The aggregate amount claimed by Petrobras as of the date of receipt of the notices was approximately $213 million in delay penalties, with the potential for further delay penalties, which could be significant, to be assessed ratably over the remaining term of the drilling contracts for thethree Sete drillships. The contracts limit aggregate delay penalties to 10% of the total "estimated contract value," as defined in the contract. Petrobras has indicated it may exercise set-off rights against certain amounts payable to Seadrill Brazil under its contracts with Petrobras for ourfive drillships currently operating in Brazil, revenues related to which are included in our backlog as of June 30, 2025. No set-off right has been exercised to date. Petrobras and Seadrill have agreed to participate in voluntary mediation, and Petrobras has committed to not exercise any set-off rights pending the outcome of the mediation. While Petrobras has indicated that the mediation could commence in the third quarter of 2025, no date has been set. We cannot predict when the mediation will be completed, or what the outcome may be. Dialogue between the parties is ongoing. We are evaluating our legal options, which may include, among other things, seeking injunctive relief and asserting counterclaims against Petrobras in Brazilian courts, and seeking remedies against Petrobras under Seadrill’s prior U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This matter is in its early stages, and we are not able to predict its timing or outcome. In addition, the nature, timing, calculation and ultimate amount of the purported penalties are subject to principles of contract interpretation before Brazilian courts. Seadrill intends to vigorously defend its position and pursue available remedies.

Brazil tax audit

Seadrill Serviços de Petróleo Ltda ("Seadrill Brazil") has a long-standing tax audit relating to years 2009 and 2010, which is being litigated through the Brazilian courts. The initial court ruled in favor of Seadrill Brazil, but the appellate court reversed the lower court decision in September 2023 and ruled in favor of the tax authorities, assessing a tax and interest thereon of approximately $75 million. We will vigorously defend our position and, in the first quarter of 2024, our appeal was admitted by the higher courts, but the ultimate timing and outcome of this litigation cannot be determined. There are additional open cases relating to years 2012, 2016, and 2017, where a similar principle is being contested but they are not as far advanced through the courts, for an aggregate assessed amount, including tax and interest, of approximately $80 million.

In order to litigate the tax audit relating to years 2009 and 2010, Seadrill Brazil has entered into an agreement for an insurance bond of BRL 413 million ($75 million as of June 30, 2025).

Other matters

In addition to the foregoing, from time to time we are a named defendant or party in certain other lawsuits, claims or proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business or in connection with our acquisition and disposal activities. Although the outcome of such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, and the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted accurately, we currently do not expect these other matters to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, operating results and cash flows.

Guarantees

We have issued performance guarantees for potential liabilities that may result from drilling activities under current or previously managed rig arrangements with Sonadrill. As of June 30, 2025, we have not recognized any liabilities for these guarantees as we do not consider it probable that the guarantees will be called. The guarantees provided on behalf of Sonadrill have been capped at $1.1 billion (December 31, 2024: $1.1 billion), in the aggregate, across thethree rigs we manage for the joint venture ontwo active, andtwo historic, contracts.

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