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      Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

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      Oct 28, 2025, 16:15 ET

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      HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2025 operating revenues of $818 million, compared to operating revenues of $833 million in the second quarter. Net income attributable to Nabors' shareholders for the quarter was $274 million, compared to a net loss of $31 million in the second quarter. This equates to earnings per diluted share of $16.85, compared to a loss per diluted share of $2.71 in the second quarter. The third quarter included a one-time, after-tax gain on the disposition of Quail Tools of $314 million, or $20.52 per diluted share. Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $236 million, compared to $248 million in the previous quarter.

      3Q 2025 Highlights

      • Nabors completed the sale of Quail Tools to Superior Energy Services ("Superior") for consideration totaling $625 million, inclusive of a working capital adjustment. The Company collected $375 million in cash at closing during the third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, Superior repaid a $250 million seller financing note in full. Inclusive of this receipt, Nabors' reported net debt of $1,920 million at September 30, 2025 would have been $1,670 million. Nabors has already utilized a portion of the sale proceeds to fully repay the outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility and to redeem $150 million of its notes due in 2027. These actions have materially reduced Nabors gross debt and significantly strengthened the Company's leverage metrics.
      • The Company successfully deployed the first-of-its-kind PACE-X Ultra™ rig for Caturus Energy in South Texas. This upgraded version of an existing PACE-X rig significantly enhances performance and extends operational capabilities. The rig supports Caturus Energy's commitment to safely and efficiently ramp production, particularly with long-lateral, high-pressure wells in the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk formations. On its first two wells, the rig outperformed the well plans and its rate of penetration was faster than Nabors' average in South Texas.
      • The SANAD drilling joint venture with Saudi Aramco deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom. The number of newbuild deployments now totals 13. One more rig is scheduled to commence operating in the fourth quarter. Four are scheduled for 2026.
      • Nabors continued the integration of the remaining Parker Wellbore businesses acquired in March. The Adjusted EBITDA contribution from these businesses increased by more than 70% sequentially, with stronger drilling activity in the international and U.S. markets. This growth includes the realization of further cost synergies during the quarter, reinforcing progress toward the $40 million synergy target for 2025.

      Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "The sale of Quail Tools is a transformative event for Nabors. We have already used a portion of the proceeds to reduce our gross debt by approximately $330 million. The balance of the proceeds is targeted for additional debt reduction. Once that is completed, the expected decrease to our gross debt will exceed 20%, compared to the level as of June 30, 2025. With that, our annual interest expense should decline by approximately $45 million, translating into a dollar-for-dollar improvement in adjusted free cash flow.

      "In addition to these financial benefits, the structure of the divestiture means we effectively sold equity to fund the Parker acquisition at approximately $130 per share, a very significant premium to the current stock price. And we are retaining businesses from the acquisition that we expect to generate adjusted EBITDA of $70 million in 2026. That's a material contribution to our consolidated total.

      "Nabors' third quarter results, without the contribution from Quail Tools, improved over the second quarter. This performance demonstrated the strength of our International drilling segment. As planned, we deployed additional rigs in the Eastern Hemisphere markets, including SANAD's 13th newbuild in Saudi Arabia. Daily drilling margins in the International business continued to improve, and are on the verge of exceeding the $18,000 mark.

      "Results in our Drilling Solutions ("NDS") segment reflect the sale of Quail Tools in August. Excluding the contributions of Quail Tools in the second and third quarters, NDS's adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially. This is a significant achievement in the current Lower 48 market environment.

      "In U.S. Drilling, our Offshore and Alaska operations continued to perform well. The adjusted EBITDA contribution from these two businesses exceeded our previous guidance."

      Segment Results

      International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $127.6 million, compared to $117.7 million in the second quarter. Average rig count increased by more than three rigs, reflecting the recent startup of rigs in India, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the third quarter improved to $17,931, driven primarily by the high-margin additions and operational improvements in Saudi Arabia.

      The U.S. Drilling segment reported third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $94.2 million, compared to $101.8 million in the previous quarter. Moderating industry demand drove lower rig count and daily margin in the Lower 48, leading to this sequential decline.

      Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $60.7 million, compared to $76.5 million in the second quarter. The segment's third quarter results include the contribution from Quail Tools, through the sale to Superior on August 20. The second quarter results reflected a full quarter from Quail. EBITDA from Quail in the third quarter was $20.3 million compared to $37.0 million in the second quarter. Excluding Quail from both quarters' figures, Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA grew slightly.

      Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA was $3.8 million, compared to $5.2 million in the prior quarter. A slowdown in aftermarket revenue across markets contributed to the sequential decrease in adjusted EBITDA.

      Adjusted Free Cash Flow

      In the third quarter, consolidated adjusted free cash flow was $6 million. This compares to adjusted free cash flow of $41 million in the prior quarter. Several factors impacted the third quarter performance. Collections in Mexico were substantially below expectations. The sale of Quail Tools during the quarter resulted in adjusted free cash flow from that operation that was lower than estimated. Lower capital spending during the third quarter partially offset these results.

      Miguel Rodriguez, Nabors CFO, stated, "Our overall results for the third quarter exceeded our expectations, after adjusting for the effect of selling Quail Tools during the quarter. The International drilling segment was primarily responsible for this outperformance, as recent rig deployments and operational improvements contributed to the sequential growth. The very robust top line and adjusted EBITDA progression in the segment translated to an impressive 44% fall through. In the Drilling Solutions segment, several business lines improved. After considering the Quail transaction, adjusted EBITDA in NDS increased slightly. Our U.S. Drilling business exceeded our forecast, mainly due to better performance in Alaska.

      "Adjusted free cash flow in the third quarter reflected a contribution from Quail for just over half of the quarter. We are disappointed with the level of improvement in collections from our main client in Mexico. There is progress being made by our customer, although it is very slow paced. This delay represents a timing factor in our adjusted free cash flow estimates.

      "The Quail transaction materially improves our financial strength. We have already taken decisive actions to reduce the Company's gross debt, paying down the balance on the revolver and redeeming $150 million of the 2027 notes. With the repayment of the seller note, our net debt is now at its lowest level in more than a decade. In addition to reducing our interest expense, we also expect our improved financial position to favorably impact the cost of future financing. With the remaining cash proceeds from the sale, we are steadfast on improving our capital structure and strengthening our balance sheet."

      Outlook

      Nabors expects the following metrics for the fourth quarter of 2025:

      U.S. Drilling               

      • Lower 48 average rig count of 57 - 59 rigs
      • Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $13,000
      • Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA of approximately $25 million

      International

      • Average rig count of approximately 91 rigs
      • Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $18,100 - $18,200

      Drilling Solutions

      • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $39 million

      Rig Technologies

      • Adjusted EBITDA of $5 - $6 million

      Capital Expenditures

      • Capital expenditures of $180 - $190 million, including $90 - $95 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia

      Adjusted Free Cash Flow

      • Adjusted free cash flow should be approximately $10 million

      Mr. Petrello concluded, "The substantial value realized with the Quail transaction has produced a stronger, more durable capital structure for the Company. With this considerable improvement, we have already seen benefits, notably in our financing costs.  

      "As we look to the future, with international growth opportunities and potential volatility in the Lower 48 market, our geographic diversification now augmented by our sturdier balance sheet will serve us well."

      About Nabors Industries

      Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With presence in more than 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.

      Forward-looking Statements

      The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, Nabors' actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements. 

      Non-GAAP Disclaimer

      This press release presents certain "non-GAAP" financial measures. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Adjusted operating income (loss) represents income (loss) before income taxes, interest expense, investment income (loss), gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, and other, net. Adjusted EBITDA is computed similarly, but also excludes depreciation and amortization expenses. In addition, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) exclude certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. Net debt is calculated as total debt minus the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

      Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition-related costs. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company's ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.

      Each of these non-GAAP measures has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss), net debt, and adjusted free cash flow, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability, performance and liquidity. Securities analysts and investors also use these measures as some of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. Reconciliations of consolidated adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, net debt to total debt, and adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operations, which are their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the tables at the end of this press release. We do not provide a forward-looking reconciliation of our outlook for Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Segment Gross Margin or Adjusted Free Cash Flow, as the amount and significance of items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures cannot be estimated at this time without unreasonable efforts. These special items could be meaningful.

      Investor Contacts:  William C. Conroy, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423 or via e-mail william.conroy@nabors.com, or Kara K. Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-4954 or via email kara.peak@nabors.com. To request investor materials, contact Nabors' corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail mark.andrews@nabors.com

      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

      (Unaudited)














      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      June 30,


      September 30,

      (In thousands, except per share amounts)


      2025


      2024


      2025


      2025


      2024












      Revenues and other income:











      Operating revenues 


      $            818,190


      $            731,805


      $            832,788


      $         2,387,164


      $         2,200,307

      Investment income (loss)


      7,323


      11,503


      6,129


      20,048


      29,885

      Total revenues and other income


      825,513


      743,308


      838,917


      2,407,212


      2,230,192












      Costs and other deductions:











      Direct costs


      491,828


      431,705


      488,881


      1,428,009


      1,309,007

      General and administrative expenses


      77,076


      63,976


      82,726


      228,308


      187,881

      Research and engineering


      12,978


      14,404


      12,722


      39,735


      42,629

      Depreciation and amortization


      160,347


      159,234


      175,061


      490,046


      477,060

      Interest expense


      54,334


      55,350


      56,081


      164,741


      157,222

      Gain on disposition of Quail Tools


      (415,557)


      -


      -


      (415,557)


      -

      Gain on bargain purchase


      -


      -


      (3,500)


      (116,499)


      -

      Other, net


      24,470


      41,608


      6,074


      75,334


      69,795

      Total costs and other deductions


      405,476


      766,277


      818,045


      1,894,117


      2,243,594












      Income (loss) before income taxes


      420,037


      (22,969)


      20,872


      513,095


      (13,402)

      Income tax expense (benefit)


      117,571


      10,118


      23,077


      155,655


      41,716












      Net income (loss)


      302,466


      (33,087)


      (2,205)


      357,440


      (55,118)

      Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest


      (28,268)


      (22,738)


      (28,705)


      (81,164)


      (67,295)

      Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors


      $            274,198


      $             (55,825)


      $             (30,910)


      $            276,276


      $           (122,413)












      Earnings (losses) per share:











         Basic 


      $                18.25


      $                 (6.86)


      $                 (2.71)


      $                18.99


      $               (15.69)

         Diluted 


      $                16.85


      $                 (6.86)


      $                 (2.71)


      $                17.54


      $               (15.69)












      Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:











         Basic 


      14,098


      9,213


      14,083


      12,880


      9,199

         Diluted 


      15,321


      9,213


      14,083


      14,092


      9,199























      Adjusted EBITDA


      $            236,308


      $            221,720


      $            248,459


      $            691,112


      $            660,790












      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $              75,961


      $              62,486


      $              73,398


      $            201,066


      $            183,730












      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

      (Unaudited)










      September 30,


      June 30,


      December 31,

      (In thousands)


      2025


      2025


      2024








      ASSETS







      Current assets:







      Cash and short-term investments


      $             428,079


      $             387,355


      $             397,299

      Notes receivable


      250,035


      -


      -

      Accounts receivable, net


      487,062


      537,071


      387,970

      Other current assets


      259,251


      272,465


      214,268

           Total current assets


      1,424,427


      1,196,891


      999,537

      Property, plant and equipment, net


      2,931,290


      3,063,033


      2,830,957

      Other long-term assets


      477,787


      778,739


      673,807

           Total assets


      $          4,833,504


      $          5,038,663


      $          4,504,301








      LIABILITIES AND EQUITY







      Current liabilities:







      Trade accounts payable


      $             352,415


      $             364,846


      321,030

      Other current liabilities


      327,799


      304,599


      250,887

           Total current liabilities


      680,214


      669,445


      571,917

      Long-term debt


      2,347,984


      2,672,820


      2,505,217

      Other long-term liabilities


      237,136


      249,728


      220,829

           Total liabilities


      3,265,334


      3,591,993


      3,297,963








      Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary


      629,261


      806,342


      785,091








      Equity:







      Shareholders' equity


      579,776


      307,984


      134,996

      Noncontrolling interest


      359,133


      332,344


      286,251

           Total equity


      938,909


      640,328


      421,247

           Total liabilities and equity


      $          4,833,504


      $          5,038,663


      $          4,504,301








      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      SEGMENT REPORTING

      (Unaudited)













      The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:




























      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended




      September 30,


      June 30,


      September 30,

      (In thousands, except rig activity)


      2025


      2024


      2025


      2025


      2024













      Operating revenues:












      U.S. Drilling


      $            249,836


      $            254,773


      $            255,438


      $            736,020


      $            786,485


      International Drilling


      407,235


      368,594


      384,970


      1,173,923


      1,074,686


      Drilling Solutions


      141,942


      79,544


      170,283


      405,404


      238,079


      Rig Technologies (1)


      35,597


      45,809


      36,527


      116,289


      145,511


      Other reconciling items (2)


      (16,420)


      (16,915)


      (14,430)


      (44,472)


      (44,454)


      Total operating revenues


      $            818,190


      $            731,805


      $            832,788


      $         2,387,164


      $         2,200,307













      Adjusted EBITDA: (3)












      U.S. Drilling


      $              94,161


      $            108,660


      $            101,821


      $            288,693


      $            343,083


      International Drilling


      127,551


      115,951


      117,658


      360,695


      324,820


      Drilling Solutions


      60,666


      34,311


      76,501


      178,020


      98,566


      Rig Technologies (1)


      3,770


      6,104


      5,174


      14,507


      20,235


      Other reconciling items (4)


      (49,840)


      (43,306)


      (52,695)


      (150,803)


      (125,914)


      Total adjusted EBITDA


      $            236,308


      $            221,720


      $            248,459


      $            691,112


      $            660,790













      Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)












      U.S. Drilling


      $              31,429


      $              41,694


      $              39,788


      $            102,816


      $            137,308


      International Drilling


      45,476


      32,182


      36,051


      114,485


      78,330


      Drilling Solutions


      49,982


      29,231


      50,365


      133,260


      83,443


      Rig Technologies (1)


      877


      2,761


      1,721


      6,933


      11,830


      Other reconciling items (4)


      (51,803)


      (43,382)


      (54,527)


      (156,428)


      (127,181)


      Total adjusted operating income (loss)


      $              75,961


      $              62,486


      $              73,398


      $            201,066


      $            183,730













      Rig activity:











      Average Rigs Working: (7)












           Lower 48


      59.2


      67.8


      62.4


      60.7


      69.5


           Other US


      10.0


      6.2


      10.0


      9.2


      6.4


      U.S. Drilling


      69.2


      74.0


      72.4


      69.9


      75.9


      International Drilling


      89.2


      84.7


      85.9


      86.7


      83.4


      Total average rigs working


      158.4


      158.7


      158.3


      156.6


      159.3













      Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8)












           Lower 48


      $              34,017


      $              34,812


      $              33,466


      $              34,002


      $              35,209


           Other US


      70,035


      66,352


      71,814


      68,302


      66,205


      U.S. Drilling (10)


      39,219


      37,441


      38,761


      38,527


      37,831


      International Drilling


      49,596


      47,281


      49,263


      49,583


      47,041













      Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9)












           Lower 48


      $              13,151


      $              15,051


      $              13,902


      $              13,778


      $              15,561


           Other US


      31,527


      37,363


      32,073


      31,408


      37,058


      U.S. Drilling (10)


      15,805


      16,911


      16,411


      16,104


      17,379


      International Drilling


      17,931


      17,085


      17,534


      17,635


      16,407













      (1)

      Includes our oilfield equipment manufacturing activities.









      (2)

      Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions related to our Rig Technologies operating segment.









      (3)

      Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)".









      (4)

      Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses.









      (5)

      Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)".









      (6)

      Rig revenue days represents the number of days the Company's rigs are contracted and performing under a contract during the period.  These would typically include days in which operating, standby and move revenue is earned.









      (7)

      Average rigs working represents a measure of the average number of rigs operating during a given period.  For example, one rig operating 45 days during a quarter represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the quarter.  On an annual period, one rig operating 182.5 days represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the year.  Average rigs working can also be calculated as rig revenue days during the period divided by the number of calendar days in the period.









      (8)

      Daily rig revenue represents operating revenue, divided by the total number of revenue days during the quarter.   









      (9)

      Daily adjusted gross margin represents operating revenue less direct costs, divided by the total number of rig revenue days during the quarter.   









      (10)

      The U.S. Drilling segment includes the Lower 48, Alaska, and Gulf of Mexico operating areas.

      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES


      Reconciliation of Earnings per Share


      (Unaudited)



















      Three Months Ended 


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      June 30,


      September 30,


      (in thousands, except per share amounts)

      2025


      2024


      2025


      2025


      2024




      BASIC EPS:
















      Net income (loss) (numerator):
















      Income (loss), net of tax

      $

      302,466


      $

      (33,087)


      $

      (2,205)


      $

      357,440


      $

      (55,118)


      Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest


      (28,268)



      (22,738)



      (28,705)



      (81,164)



      (67,295)


      Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders


      (750)



      —



      —



      (750)



      —


      Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested shareholders


      (8,828)



      —



      —



      (9,106)



      —


      Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary


      (7,344)



      (7,363)



      (7,264)



      (21,792)



      (21,929)


      Numerator for basic earnings per share:
















      Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic

      $

      257,276


      $

      (63,188)


      $

      (38,174)


      $

      244,628


      $

      (144,342)


















      Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic


      14,098



      9,213



      14,083



      12,880



      9,199


      Earnings (losses) per share:
















      Total Basic

      $

      18.25


      $

      (6.86)


      $

      (2.71)


      $

      18.99


      $

      (15.69)


















      DILUTED EPS:
















      Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic

      $

      257,276


      $

      (63,188)


      $

      (38,174)


      $

      244,628


      $

      (144,342)


      Add: after tax interest expense of convertible notes


      848



      —



      —



      2,544



      —


      Add: effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders


      28



      —



      —



      24



      —


      Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted

      $

      258,152


      $

      (63,188)


      $

      (38,174)


      $

      247,196


      $

      (144,342)


















      Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic


      14,098



      9,213



      14,083



      12,880



      9,199


      Add: if converted dilutive effect of convertible notes


      1,176



      —



      —



      1,176



      —


      Add: dilutive effect of potential common shares


      47



      —



      —



      36



      —


















      Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted 


      15,321



      9,213



      14,083



      14,092



      9,199


      Earnings (losses) per share:
















      Total Diluted

      $

      16.85


      $

      (6.86)


      $

      (2.71)


      $

      17.54


      $

      (15.69)


      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

      RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT

      (Unaudited)



























      (In thousands)















      Three Months Ended September 30, 2025



      U.S.
      Drilling


      International
      Drilling


      Drilling
      Solutions


      Rig
      Technologies


      Other
      reconciling
      items


      Total














      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $    31,429


      $         45,476


      $    49,982


      $                877


      $     (51,803)


      $     75,961

      Depreciation and amortization 


      62,732


      82,075


      10,684


      2,893


      1,963


      160,347

      Adjusted EBITDA


      $    94,161


      $       127,551


      $    60,666


      $             3,770


      $     (49,840)


      $   236,308





























      Three Months Ended September 30, 2024



      U.S.
      Drilling


      International
      Drilling


      Drilling
      Solutions


      Rig
      Technologies


      Other
      reconciling
      items


      Total














      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $    41,694


      $         32,182


      $    29,231


      $             2,761


      $     (43,382)


      $     62,486

      Depreciation and amortization 


      66,966


      83,769


      5,080


      3,343


      76


      159,234

      Adjusted EBITDA


      $  108,660


      $       115,951


      $    34,311


      $             6,104


      $     (43,306)


      $   221,720





























      Three Months Ended June 30, 2025



      U.S.
      Drilling


      International
      Drilling


      Drilling
      Solutions


      Rig
      Technologies


      Other
      reconciling
      items


      Total














      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $    39,788


      $         36,051


      $    50,365


      $             1,721


      $     (54,527)


      $     73,398

      Depreciation and amortization 


      62,033


      81,607


      26,136


      3,453


      1,832


      175,061

      Adjusted EBITDA


      $  101,821


      $       117,658


      $    76,501


      $             5,174


      $     (52,695)


      $   248,459





























      Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025



      U.S.
      Drilling


      International
      Drilling


      Drilling
      Solutions


      Rig
      Technologies


      Other
      reconciling
      items


      Total














      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $  102,816


      $       114,485


      $  133,260


      $             6,933


      $   (156,428)


      $   201,066

      Depreciation and amortization 


      185,877


      246,210


      44,760


      7,574


      5,625


      490,046

      Adjusted EBITDA


      $  288,693


      $       360,695


      $  178,020


      $           14,507


      $   (150,803)


      $   691,112





























      Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024



      U.S.
      Drilling


      International
      Drilling


      Drilling
      Solutions


      Rig
      Technologies


      Other
      reconciling
      items


      Total














      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $  137,308


      $         78,330


      $    83,443


      $           11,830


      $   (127,181)


      $   183,730

      Depreciation and amortization 


      205,775


      246,490


      15,123


      8,405


      1,267


      477,060

      Adjusted EBITDA


      $  343,083


      $       324,820


      $    98,566


      $           20,235


      $   (125,914)


      $   660,790














      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

      RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT

      (Unaudited)




















































      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended




      September 30,


      June 30,


      September 30,

      (In thousands)


      2025


      2024


      2025


      2025


      2024













      Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling












      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $              13,689


      $              30,353


      $              21,515


      $              54,199


      $            102,458


      Plus: General and administrative costs


      4,745


      5,084


      4,481


      14,043


      14,297


      Plus: Research and engineering


      1,121


      972


      888


      2,832


      2,845


      GAAP Gross Margin


      19,555


      36,409


      26,884


      71,074


      119,600


      Plus: Depreciation and amortization


      52,120


      57,470


      52,080


      157,425


      176,535


      Adjusted gross margin


      $              71,675


      $              93,879


      $              78,964


      $            228,499


      $            296,135













      Other - U.S. Drilling












      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $              17,740


      $              11,341


      $              18,273


      $              48,617


      $              34,850


      Plus: General and administrative costs


      568


      313


      896


      1,869


      944


      Plus: Research and engineering


      85


      42


      64


      211


      134


      GAAP Gross Margin


      18,393


      11,696


      19,233


      50,697


      35,928


      Plus: Depreciation and amortization


      10,612


      9,496


      9,953


      28,452


      29,240


      Adjusted gross margin


      $              29,005


      $              21,192


      $              29,186


      $              79,149


      $              65,168













      U.S. Drilling












      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $              31,429


      $              41,694


      $              39,788


      $            102,816


      $            137,308


      Plus: General and administrative costs


      5,313


      5,397


      5,377


      15,912


      15,241


      Plus: Research and engineering


      1,206


      1,014


      952


      3,043


      2,979


      GAAP Gross Margin


      37,948


      48,105


      46,117


      121,771


      155,528


      Plus: Depreciation and amortization


      62,732


      66,966


      62,033


      185,877


      205,775


      Adjusted gross margin


      $            100,680


      $            115,071


      $            108,150


      $            307,648


      $            361,303













      International Drilling












      Adjusted operating income (loss)


      $              45,476


      $              32,182


      $              36,051


      $            114,485


      $              78,330


      Plus: General and administrative costs


      18,015


      15,699


      17,867


      52,260


      45,548


      Plus: Research and engineering


      1,665


      1,543


      1,499


      4,578


      4,454


      GAAP Gross Margin


      65,156


      49,424


      55,417


      171,323


      128,332


      Plus: Depreciation and amortization


      82,075


      83,768


      81,607


      246,210


      246,491


      Adjusted gross margin


      $            147,231


      $            133,192


      $            137,024


      $            417,533


      $            374,823














      Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative





      costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization.







      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NET INCOME (LOSS)

      (Unaudited)

























      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      June 30,


      September 30,

      (In thousands)


      2025


      2024


      2025


      2025


      2024












      Net income (loss)


      $            302,466


      $             (33,087)


      $               (2,205)


      $            357,440


      $             (55,118)

      Income tax expense (benefit)


      117,571


      10,118


      23,077


      155,655


      41,716

      Income (loss) before income taxes


      420,037


      (22,969)


      20,872


      513,095


      (13,402)

      Investment (income) loss


      (7,323)


      (11,503)


      (6,129)


      (20,048)


      (29,885)

      Interest expense


      54,334


      55,350


      56,081


      164,741


      157,222

      Gain on disposition of Quail Tools


      (415,557)


      -


      -


      (415,557)


      -

      Gain on bargain purchase


      -


      -


      (3,500)


      (116,499)


      -

      Other, net


      24,470


      41,608


      6,074


      75,334


      69,795

      Adjusted operating income (loss) (1)


      75,961


      62,486


      73,398


      201,066


      183,730

      Depreciation and amortization 


      160,347


      159,234


      175,061


      490,046


      477,060

      Adjusted EBITDA (2)


      $            236,308


      $            221,720


      $            248,459


      $            691,112


      $            660,790


      (1) Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  












      (2) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  

      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT

      (Unaudited)










      September 30,


      June 30,


      December 31,

      (In thousands)


      2025


      2025


      2024








      Long-term debt


      $          2,347,984


      $          2,672,820


      $          2,505,217

      Less: Cash and short-term investments


      428,079


      387,355


      397,299

           Net Debt


      $          1,919,905


      $          2,285,465


      $          2,107,918








      NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

      RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW TO

      NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      (Unaudited)












      Three Months Ended


      Nine Months Ended



      September 30,


      June 30,


      September 30,

      (In thousands)


      2025


      2025


      2025








      Net cash provided by operating activities


      $             207,880


      $               151,810


      $                    447,425

      Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets


      (202,267)


      (141,849)


      (503,277)








      Free cash flow


      $                 5,613


      $                   9,961


      $                    (55,852)








      Cash paid for acquisition related costs (1)


      -


      30,635


      40,816








      Adjusted free cash flow


      $                 5,613


      $                 40,596


      $                    (15,036)








      (1) Cash paid related to the Parker Drilling acquisition














      Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition related costs.  Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company's ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.  Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.

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