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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2024

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Bermuda   001-32657   98-0363970
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

Crown House
4 Par-la-Ville Road
Second Floor
Hamilton, HM08 Bermuda
  N/A
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(441) 292-1510

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of exchange on which
registered
Common shares   NBR   NYSE

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On February 6, 2023, Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023. A copy of that release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On February 7, 2023, Nabors will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, regarding the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Information about the call including dial-in information, recording and replay of the call, and supplemental information is available on the Investor Relations page of www.nabors.com.

 

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934 or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
     
99.1   Press Release
     
99.2   Investor Information
     
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.
   
Date: February 6, 2024 By: /s/ Mark D. Andrews
    Name: Mark D. Andrews
    Title: Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

 

HAMILTON, Bermuda, February 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2023 operating revenues of $726 million, compared to operating revenues of $734 million in the third quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $17 million, compared to a net loss of $49 million in the third quarter. This equates to a loss of $2.70 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $6.26 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter results included a gain, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors warrants, of $10 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to a charge of $8 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the third quarter. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $230 million, compared to $210 million in the previous quarter.

 

Full-year 2023 operating revenues were $3.0 billion, compared to $2.7 billion in the prior year. This 13% overall increase was driven by growth in all company segments. Nabors Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies both expanded by 24%. U.S. Drilling revenue increased by 10%, while International Drilling was 12% higher than in 2022.

 

For the full year 2023, the net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders was $11.8 million, compared to a loss of $350.3 million in 2022. Adjusted operating income improved to $269.9 million from $44.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $915 million, compared to $709 million in the prior year, which translates into 29% year-on-year growth.

 

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our fourth quarter operating results exceeded our expectations across all of our segments. In the U.S., daily rig margins in the Lower 48 increased sequentially, as daily revenue expanded and daily expenses were lower. Similarly, daily margins in our International business widened.

 

Pricing in the Lower 48 market held firm, as utilization of the highest specification rigs remained high. Average rig count was slightly below our estimates, as several rigs started later in the quarter than anticipated. In our International segment, rig count increased as deployments in Saudi Arabia and Colombia contributed. The International daily margin expanded, driven by better overall operating performance, and specifically by the newbuild deployments in Saudi Arabia. The improvement in our Drilling Solutions segment largely reflected growth from the third party and international markets. Rig Technologies benefitted from higher volumes in both capital equipment and the aftermarket.”

 

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Highlights

 

oNabors Drilling Solutions was selected by a major operator in the Middle East to deploy NDS’s rig automation technology. Initially, the award covers five working rigs, with the potential for significant expansion.

 

oExxonMobil has selected Nabors to support its lithium production project in Arkansas. Nabors has commenced operations on this project with one of its high-specification PACE®-X rigs.

 

oOne of the largest Lower 48 operators named a Nabors PACE®-X rig its Rig of the Year, for the second consecutive year, based on its performance against rigs from six other drilling contractors. This award recognizes the Nabors crew and rig technology for their accomplishments.

 

oNabors was selected to provide technical and operational support to a local drilling contractor in Libya, under a Technical Services Agreement. Earlier in the year, this same contractor purchased two rigs from Nabors, which are now being deployed in Libya.

 

oNabors and SLB (NYSE: SLB) jointly announced a collaboration to scale automated drilling solutions for operators and drilling contractors. This integration of both companies’ platforms expands the breadth of drilling automation technologies available to customers, and increases their flexibility to utilize existing rig control systems from either Nabors or SLB. The announcement follows technology agreements earlier in 2023 with Corva and with Halliburton (NYSE: HAL).

 

oNabors Energy Transition Corporation, the special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Nabors, and Vast Renewables Limited completed their previously announced business combination.

 

Segment Results

 

The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $118.4 million, compared to $117.4 million in the third quarter. Nabors exited the year with 74 rigs on revenue in the Lower 48 market, while the fourth quarter average rig count totaled 70. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $16,240, an increase of $385 sequentially. This improvement reflected slightly higher daily revenue and reduced operating expenses. For the full year, EBITDA margins for U.S. Drilling increased by 600 basis points to 44.2%.

 

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $105.5 million, compared to $96.2 million in the third quarter. The additional rigs in Saudi Arabia and Colombia drove the increase. International rig count averaged 80, up from 77 in the previous quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter averaged $16,651, up approximately 6% from the third quarter, on improved operational performance.

 

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially by approximately $4.1 million, to $34.5 million. Revenue growth of 6% was led by a 13% expansion in international operations. Drilling Solutions gross margin increased by 120 basis points to 52.4%.

 

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA reached $8.8 million, a 22% sequential improvement. Seasonal increases in third-party equipment revenue and higher aftermarket sales led to wider margins.

 

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

 

Adjusted free cash flow was $52 million in the fourth quarter, a $57 million improvement versus the prior period. Capital expenditures totaled $124 million, which included $43 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia. This compares to $157 million in the third quarter, including $52 million supporting the newbuilds.

 

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “Results across our operations were impressive. EBITDA rebounded close to the levels of the first half and was significantly above our projections. In the Lower 48, we were able to add the expected number of rigs, albeit later in the quarter than we originally envisioned. Our revenue per day and daily gross margin improved sequentially. Market pricing for rigs was stable, and our efforts to reduce costs paid off. Looking ahead to the first quarter, we expect a high level of rig churn to keep our average rig count essentially in line with the fourth quarter exit rate. As operating rigs continue to reprice to the current market, we expect some erosion in daily margin.

 

“Internationally we deployed rigs at attractive pricing. Reduced operating expenses and improved execution, particularly in Saudi Arabia, drove higher daily gross margins. In the first quarter, we expect newbuilds in Saudi Arabia and the initial startups in Algeria to increase our rig count.

 

“Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies fourth quarter results benefitted from strong performance software and casing running revenue, as well as higher seasonal capital equipment shipments.

 

“During the fourth quarter, we completed a $650 million senior note offering due in 2030. With the proceeds, we have already retired both of our nearest pending maturities: the convertibles due in January 2024 and the senior notes due in 2025. Our next maturity is in 2026.

 

“As we enter 2024, we expect to build on our 2023 results. In the U.S., our annual average rig count for 2024 should approach the prior year’s level. We have a robust international deployment schedule in 2024, and the number of incremental opportunities continues to grow. Adoption of the NDS portfolio is still expanding, particularly on third party rigs and in international markets. Increased global drilling activity should benefit Rig Technologies. Additionally, increasing client focus on improving their operating efficiencies should drive demand for our automation solutions, while their goal to simultaneously reduce their environmental impact should drive demand for our energy transition offering.

 

“We still have a number of open international tenders and potential upside in activity level for the Lower 48. While it is still early in the year, we do expect to deliver a significant improvement in adjusted free cash flow, compared to the level of 2023. We plan to allocate the 2024 cash flow generation to reducing our net debt.”

 

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Outlook

 

Nabors expects the following metrics for the first quarter of 2024:

 

U.S. Drilling

 

oLower 48 average rig count of 73 - 75 rigs

 

oLower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $15,300

 

oAlaska and Gulf of Mexico adjusted EBITDA up by $1.5 to $2.0 million

 

International

 

oAverage rig count up by approximately two rigs versus the fourth quarter average

 

oDaily adjusted gross margin of approximately $16,100 - $16,300

 

Drilling Solutions

 

oAdjusted EBITDA of $30 - $31 million

 

Rig Technologies

 

oAdjusted EBITDA of $5 - $6 million

 

Capital Expenditures

 

oCapital expenditures of $170 - $180 million, with approximately $50 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia

 

Mr. Petrello concluded, “As we look to 2024, we expect our financial performance to accelerate. International rig awards already in hand should drive growth this year. We are currently in negotiations and tendering for a significant number of additional international rigs. Assuming we are successful, those would provide further growth into and through 2025. At the same time, demand for our advanced technology solutions is expanding across the global customer set. With these drivers, I am optimistic we are on the right path.”

 

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.

 

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NEWS RELEASE

 

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) from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense, investment income (loss), 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. 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. Management believes that this non-GAAP measure is useful information to investors when comparing our cash flows with the cash flows of other companies.

 

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 and performance. 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 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

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Year Ended 
   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)  2023   2022   2023   2023   2022 
Revenues and other income:                         
Operating revenues  $725,801   $760,148   $733,974   $3,005,981   $2,653,766 
Investment income (loss)   12,042    9,194    10,169    43,820    14,992 
Total revenues and other income   737,843    769,342    744,143    3,049,801    2,668,758 
                          
Costs and other deductions:                         
Direct costs   424,769    457,184    447,751    1,790,380    1,666,004 
General and administrative expenses   57,003    59,031    62,182    244,147    228,431 
Research and engineering   13,926    13,911    14,016    56,297    49,939 
Depreciation and amortization   161,228    168,841    161,337    645,294    665,072 
Interest expense   49,938    44,245    44,042    185,285    177,895 
Other, net   7,878    58,124    35,546    (726)   127,099 
Total costs and other deductions   714,742    801,336    764,874    2,920,677    2,914,440 
                          
Income (loss) before income taxes   23,101    (31,994)   (20,731)   129,124    (245,682)
Income tax expense (benefit)   19,244    26,161    10,513    79,220    61,536 
                          
Net income (loss)   3,857    (58,155)   (31,244)   49,904    (307,218)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   (20,560)   (10,911)   (17,672)   (61,688)   (43,043)
Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors  $(16,703)  $(69,066)  $(48,916)  $(11,784)  $(350,261)
                          
Earnings (losses) per share:                         
   Basic  $(2.70)  $(7.87)  $(6.26)  $(5.49)  $(40.52)
   Diluted  $(2.70)  $(7.87)  $(6.26)  $(5.49)  $(40.52)
                          
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:                         
   Basic   9,133    9,101    9,148    9,159    8,898 
   Diluted   9,133    9,101    9,148    9,159    8,898 
                          
Adjusted EBITDA  $230,103   $230,022   $210,025   $915,157   $709,392 
                          
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $68,875   $61,181   $48,688   $269,863   $44,320 

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2023   2023   2022 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash and short-term investments  $1,070,178   $406,643   $452,315 
Accounts receivable, net   347,837    324,970    327,397 
Other current assets   227,663    228,941    220,911 
     Total current assets   1,645,678    960,554    1,000,623 
Property, plant and equipment, net   2,898,728    2,945,964    3,026,100 
Other long-term assets   733,559    820,332    703,131 
     Total assets  $5,277,965   $4,726,850   $4,729,854 
                
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY               
Current liabilities:               
Current debt  $629,621   $-   $- 
Trade accounts payable   294,442    287,228    314,041 
Other current liabilities   289,918    241,475    282,349 
     Total current liabilities   1,213,981    528,703    596,390 
Long-term debt   2,511,519    2,501,339    2,537,540 
Other long-term liabilities   271,380    314,441    380,529 
     Total liabilities   3,996,880    3,344,483    3,514,459 
                
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary   739,075    834,195    678,604 
                
Equity:               
Shareholders' equity   326,614    348,234    368,956 
Noncontrolling interest   215,396    199,938    167,835 
     Total equity   542,010    548,172    536,791 
     Total liabilities and equity  $5,277,965   $4,726,850   $4,729,854 

 

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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   Year Ended 
   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands, except rig activity)  2023   2022   2023   2023   2022 
Operating revenues:                         
U.S. Drilling  $265,762   $332,845   $276,385   $1,207,629   $1,100,614 
International Drilling   342,771    317,577    344,780    1,345,249    1,199,282 
Drilling Solutions   77,028    71,307    72,831    301,757    243,349 
Rig Technologies (1)   59,287    62,803    61,437    242,768    195,129 
Other reconciling items (2)   (19,047)   (24,384)   (21,459)   (91,422)   (84,608)
Total operating revenues  $725,801   $760,148   $733,974   $3,005,981   $2,653,766 
                          
Adjusted EBITDA: (3)                         
U.S. Drilling  $118,371   $144,142   $117,357   $533,663   $420,264 
International Drilling   105,540    88,838    96,175    388,654    328,454 
Drilling Solutions   34,502    30,336    30,419    129,591    98,699 
Rig Technologies (1)   8,811    7,561    7,221    27,394    14,699 
Other reconciling items (4)   (37,121)   (40,855)   (41,147)   (164,145)   (152,724)
Total adjusted EBITDA  $230,103   $230,022   $210,025   $915,157   $709,392 
                          
Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)                         
U.S. Drilling  $51,494   $68,293   $49,582   $262,353   $108,506 
International Drilling   18,642    1,750    9,862    40,868    (879)
Drilling Solutions   30,127    24,800    25,341    110,957    77,868 
Rig Technologies (1)   5,788    6,118    4,995    19,529    8,906 
Other reconciling items (4)   (37,176)   (39,780)   (41,092)   (163,844)   (150,081)
Total adjusted operating income (loss)  $68,875   $61,181   $48,688   $269,863   $44,320 
                          
Rig activity:                         
Average Rigs Working: (7)                         
     Lower 48   70.3    95.1    73.7    79.6    90.0 
     Other US   6.0    7.0    6.7    6.7    7.2 
U.S. Drilling   76.3    102.1    80.4    86.3    97.2 
International Drilling   79.6    75.7    77.2    77.6    74.2 
Total average rigs working   155.9    177.8    157.6    163.9    171.4 
                          
Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8)                         
     Lower 48  $35,776   $32,719   $35,697   $36,202   $27,836 
     Other US   62,346    72,497    56,163    63,866    71,333 
U.S. Drilling (10)   37,865    35,447    37,397    38,338    31,037 
International Drilling   46,782    45,616    48,528    47,484    44,311 
                          
Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9)                         
     Lower 48  $16,240   $14,599   $15,855   $16,446   $10,678 
     Other US   34,641    36,592    27,631    33,850    37,062 
U.S. Drilling (10)   17,687    16,107    16,833    17,790    12,625 
International Drilling   16,651    14,902    15,778    15,992    14,257 

 

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(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, 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  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.

 

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Reconciliation of Earnings per Share  

(Unaudited)  

 

   Three Months Ended   Year Ended 
   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2023   2022   2023   2023   2022 
                     
BASIC EPS:                         
Net income (loss) (numerator):                         
Income (loss), net of tax  $3,857   $(58,155)  $(31,244)  $49,904   $(307,218)
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   (20,560)   (10,911)   (17,672)   (61,688)   (43,043)
Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders   (458)       (823)   (8,638)    
Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary   (7,517)   (2,602)   (7,517)   (29,824)   (10,324)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:                         
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic  $(24,678)  $(71,668)  $(57,256)  $(50,246)  $(360,585)
                          
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic   9,133    9,101    9,148    9,159    8,898 
Earnings (losses) per share:                         
Total Basic  $(2.70)  $(7.87)  $(6.26)  $(5.49)  $(40.52)
                          
DILUTED EPS:                         
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted  $(24,678)  $(71,668)  $(57,256)  $(50,246)  $(360,585)
                          
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted   9,133    9,101    9,148    9,159    8,898 
Earnings (losses) per share:                         
Total Diluted  $(2.70)  $(7.87)  $(6.26)  $(5.49)  $(40.52)

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

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

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended December 30, 2023 
(In thousands)  U.S.
Drilling
   International
Drilling
   Drilling
Solutions
   Rig
Technologies
   Other
reconciling
items
   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $51,494   $18,642   $30,127   $5,788   $(37,176)  $68,875 
Depreciation and amortization   66,877    86,898    4,375    3,023    55    161,228 
Adjusted EBITDA  $118,371   $105,540   $34,502   $8,811   $(37,121)  $230,103 

 

   Three Months Ended December 30, 2022 
   U.S.
Drilling
   International
Drilling
   Drilling
Solutions
   Rig
Technologies
   Other
reconciling
items
   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $68,293   $1,750   $24,800   $6,118   $(39,780)  $61,181 
Depreciation and amortization   75,849    87,088    5,536    1,443    (1,075)   168,841 
Adjusted EBITDA  $144,142   $88,838   $30,336   $7,561   $(40,855)  $230,022 

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 
   U.S.
Drilling
   International
Drilling
   Drilling
Solutions
   Rig
Technologies
   Other
reconciling
items
   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $49,582   $9,862   $25,341   $4,995   $(41,092)  $48,688 
Depreciation and amortization   67,775    86,313    5,078    2,226    (55)   161,337 
Adjusted EBITDA  $117,357   $96,175   $30,419   $7,221   $(41,147)  $210,025 

 

   Year Ended December 31, 2023 
   U.S.
Drilling
   International
Drilling
   Drilling
Solutions
   Rig
Technologies
   Other
reconciling
items
   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $262,353   $40,868   $110,957   $19,529   $(163,844)  $269,863 
Depreciation and amortization   271,310    347,786    18,634    7,865    (301)   645,294 
Adjusted EBITDA  $533,663   $388,654   $129,591   $27,394   $(164,145)  $915,157 

 

   Year Ended December 31, 2022 
   U.S.
Drilling
   International
Drilling
   Drilling
Solutions
   Rig
Technologies
   Other
reconciling
items
   Total 
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $108,506   $(879)  $77,868   $8,906   $(150,081)  $44,320 
Depreciation and amortization   311,758    329,333    20,831    5,793    (2,643)   665,072 
Adjusted EBITDA  $420,264   $328,454   $98,699   $14,699   $(152,724)  $709,392 

 

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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   Year Ended 
   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2023   2022   2023   2023   2022 
Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $40,108   $58,299   $40,366   $215,041   $68,317 
Plus: General and administrative costs   4,087    4,977    5,239    19,590    18,960 
Plus: Research and engineering   1,276    1,637    1,389    5,373    6,539 
 GAAP Gross Margin   45,471    64,913    46,994    240,004    93,816 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   59,545    62,768    60,447    238,033    256,907 
 Adjusted gross margin  $105,016   $127,681   $107,441   $478,037   $350,723 
                          
Other - U.S. Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $11,386   $9,994   $9,216   $47,312   $40,189 
Plus: General and administrative costs   315    324    331    1,314    1,357 
Plus: Research and engineering   89    166    90    438    594 
 GAAP Gross Margin   11,790    10,484    9,637    49,064    42,140 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   7,332    13,081    7,329    33,277    54,852 
 Adjusted gross margin  $19,122   $23,565   $16,966   $82,341   $96,992 
                          
U.S. Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $51,494   $68,293   $49,582   $262,353   $108,506 
Plus: General and administrative costs   4,402    5,301    5,570    20,904    20,317 
Plus: Research and engineering   1,365    1,803    1,479    5,811    7,133 
 GAAP Gross Margin   57,261    75,397    56,631    289,068    135,956 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   66,877    75,849    67,776    271,310    311,759 
 Adjusted gross margin  $124,138   $151,246   $124,407   $560,378   $447,715 
                          
International Drilling                         
Adjusted operating income (loss)  $18,642   $1,750   $9,862   $40,868   $(879)
Plus: General and administrative costs   14,899    13,368    14,300    57,624    51,505 
Plus: Research and engineering   1,560    1,542    1,622    6,789    5,903 
 GAAP Gross Margin   35,101    16,660    25,784    105,281    56,529 
Plus: Depreciation and amortization   86,899    87,089    86,313    347,786    329,335 
 Adjusted gross margin  $122,000   $103,749   $112,097   $453,067   $385,864 

 

Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization.            

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Year Ended 
   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2023   2022   2023   2023   2022 
Net income (loss)  $3,857   $(58,155)  $(31,244)  $49,904   $(307,218)
Income tax expense (benefit)   19,244    26,161    10,513    79,220    61,536 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   23,101    (31,994)   (20,731)   129,124    (245,682)
Investment (income) loss   (12,042)   (9,194)   (10,169)   (43,820)   (14,992)
Interest expense   49,938    44,245    44,042    185,285    177,895 
Other, net   7,878    58,124    35,546    (726)   127,099 
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1)   68,875    61,181    48,688    269,863    44,320 
Depreciation and amortization   161,228    168,841    161,337    645,294    665,072 
Adjusted EBITDA (2)  $230,103   $230,022   $210,025   $915,157   $709,392 

 

(1) Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, 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, 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.      

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT

(Unaudited)

 

   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2023   2023   2022 
Current debt  $629,621   $-   $- 
Long-term debt   2,511,519    2,501,339    2,537,540 
     Total Debt   3,141,140    2,501,339    2,537,540 
Less: Cash and short-term investments   1,070,178    406,643    452,315 
     Net Debt  $2,070,962   $2,094,696   $2,085,225 

 

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW TO

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Year Ended 
   December 31,   September 30,   December 31, 
(In thousands)  2023   2023   2023 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $181,921   $133,425   $637,862 
Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets   (129,700)   (138,583)   (526,718)
Adjusted free cash flow  $52,221   $(5,158)  $111,144 

 

Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets.  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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Exhibit 99.2

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. February 7, 2024 4Q 2023 Earnings Presentation

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N A B O R S . C O M We often discuss expectations regarding our future markets, demand for our products and services, and our performance in our annual, quarterly, and current reports, press releases, and other written and oral statements. Such statements, including statements in this document that relate to matters that are not historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These “forward-looking statements” are based on our analysis of currently available competitive, financial and economic data and our operating plans. They are inherently uncertain, and investors should recognize that events and actual results could turn out to be significantly different from our expectations. Factors to consider when evaluating these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • geopolitical events, pandemics (including COVID-19) and other macro-events and their respective and collective impact on our operations as well as oil and gas markets and prices; • fluctuations and volatility in worldwide prices of and demand for oil and natural gas; • fluctuations in levels of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities; • fluctuations in the demand for our services; • competitive and technological changes and other developments in the oil and gas and oilfield services industries; • our ability to renew customer contracts in order to maintain competitiveness; • the existence of operating risks inherent in the oil and gas and oilfield services industries; • the possibility of the loss of one or a number of our large customers; • the amount and nature of our future capital expenditures and how we expect to fund our capital expenditures; • The occurrence of cybersecurity incidents, attacks and other breaches to our information technology systems; • the impact of long-term indebtedness and other financial commitments on our financial and operating flexibility; • our access to and the cost of capital, including the impact of a further downgrade in our credit rating, covenant restrictions, availability under our revolving credit facility, and future issuances of debt or equity securities and the global interest rate environment; • our dependence on our operating subsidiaries and investments to meet our financial obligations; Forward Looking Statements NABORS INDUSTRIES 2 • our ability to retain skilled employees; • our ability to complete, and realize the expected benefits of, strategic transactions; • changes in tax laws and the possibility of changes in other laws and regulation; • the possibility of changes to U.S. trade policies and regulations including the imposition of trade embargoes or sanctions; and • global views on and the regulatory environment related to energy transition and our ability to implement our energy transition initiatives; • potential long-lived asset impairments • the possibility of changes to U.S. trade policies and regulations including the imposition of trade embargoes, sanctions or tariffs; and • general economic conditions, including the capital and credit markets. Our businesses depend, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. Therefore, sustained lower oil or natural gas prices that have a material impact on exploration, development or production activities could also materially affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The above description of risks and uncertainties is by no means all-inclusive but is designed to highlight what we believe are important factors to consider. For a discussion of these factors and other risks and uncertainties, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those contained in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation refers to certain “non-GAAP” financial measures, such as adjusted EBITDA, net debt, adjusted gross margin and adjusted free cash flow. 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”). Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the Appendix at the end of this presentation.

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N A B O R S . C O M 39% 43% 10% 8% Full Year 2023 Revenue by Segment U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies 3 The Industry’s Most Innovative Technology NABORS INDUSTRIES Integrated Drilling and Technology Solutions Drilling Operations Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies Energy Transition Working in tandem to generate superior drilling performance

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N A B O R S . C O M Recent Highlights NABORS INDUSTRIES 4 Growing NDS revenue with third parties in the Lower 48, up 8.1% and international customers, up 13.1% Deployed 5 of the 12 International rig awards Lower 48 market stabilizing and generating meaningful daily margins of $16,240 Nabors Awarded an automation solutions project on 5 working rigs with a major customer (1) Adjusted gross margin percent represents adjusted gross margin divided by total revenue Note: For the reconciliations of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross margin, net debt and adjusted free cash flow to the most comparable non-GAAP measures see non-GAAP reconciliations in Appendix

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N A B O R S . C O M Expanding & enhancing our International segment 5 Performance excellence in the Lower 48 Five Keys to Excellence 1 Advancing technology & innovation with demonstrated results Progress on our commitment to de-lever 2 3 Leading in Sustainability and the Energy Transition 4 5

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N A B O R S . C O M 1 $- $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 $18,000 Daily Gross Margin(1) $- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 Daily Rig Revenue(1) Daily Revenue and Margin Holding above Prior Cycle Highs Performance Excellence In The Lower-48 6 Powerful daily revenue and margins (1) Daily rig revenue and adjusted daily gross margin for drilling rigs only, does not include Nabors Drilling Solutions

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N A B O R S . C O M 2 $- $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 $18,000 $20,000 Daily Gross Margin $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 Daily Rig Revenue Working to enhance both the top and bottom line International Focus Growing Dayrates and Margin Resilience Leading to Growth in Our International Segment 7 (1) Daily rig revenue and adjusted daily gross margin for drilling rigs only, does not include Nabors Drilling Solutions

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N A B O R S . C O M Significant Growth Trajectory in Saudi Arabia Resilience Leading to Growth in Our International Segment 8 40 45 50 55 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1QA 2QA 3QA 4QA 1QF 2Q 3Q 4Q 2022 A 2023 2024 F SANAD Estimated Average Rig Count Potential* • Awarded 15 total rigs to-date • 50 rigs to be deployed over 10 years • Five operating and three more expected in 2024 • Capital expense funded organically by SANAD • 6-year initial contracts, payout within 5 years, plus 4-year renewal at market rate Newbuild Program Generating Revenue • These estimates are based on current market conditions and expectations are based on information received from third parties, which are subject to change. The estimates do not represent guidance or projections. 2

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N A B O R S . C O M Significant Opportunity for Additional International Rigs by YE 2025 9 80 104 Actively negotiating tenders for 12 rigs in addition to contracts in-hand 87 * These estimates are based on current market conditions and expectations are based on information received from third parties, which are subject to change. The estimates do not represent guidance or projections. Resilience Leading to Growth in Our International Segment Contracted in-hand Awards, negotiations and tenders 2

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N A B O R S . C O M 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% $- $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 NDS Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted Gross Margin % Revenue Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted GM % NDS Capitalizing on Higher Penetration Improving Outlook For Our Technology & Innovation 10 Adjusted gross margin of 52% in 4Q 2023 3

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N A B O R S . C O M NDS Growing Third Party and International Revenue Improving Outlook For Our Technology & Innovation 11 0% 133% 267% 400% 0 200 400 600 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 NDS - U.S Third Party Indexed Growth % 0% 200% 400% 600% 800% 0 200 400 600 800 1000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 NDS - International Indexed Growth % U.S. - NBR Rigs 42% U.S. - Third Party Rigs 23% International 35% 4Q 2023 U.S. - NBR Rigs U.S. - Third Party Rigs International 3

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N A B O R S . C O M Predictive Drilling Increases Rate of Penetration (ROP) Improving Outlook For Our Technology & Innovation 12 Leveraging Predictive Drilling with SmartROS®, the Williston Operator safely accelerated ROP while extending bit life for six wells. • 61% Improvement in Average ROP • 78% Average Utilization • 5 of 6 Laterals Drilled with a Single Bit Successful First Use in Williston 223 236 411 256 227 189 403 296 411 489 528 349 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 Well 1 Well 2 Well 3 Well 4 Well 5 Well 6 Off On ROP Comparison Average of ROP – Actual Value Footage 1,087 3,008 3,939 1,436 801 1,438 7,456 4,784 5,788 7,839 8,592 7,596 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 Well 1 Well 2 Well 3 Well 4 Well 5 Well 6 8,543 7,792 9,727 9,275 9,393 9,034 Off On Footage Comparison 3

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N A B O R S . C O M $- $0.5 $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 $3.0 $3.5 $4.0 YE 2017 YE 2018 YE 2019 YE 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 Billions Net Debt Significant Headway Reducing Debt Progress on Our Commitment to De-lever 13 ~ $1.6B Net Debt(1) reduction since YE 2017 $1.6B (1) Net Debt is a non-GAAP metric; see reconciliations in the Appendix 4

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N A B O R S . C O M Leading in Sustainability and the Energy Transition Energy Innovation vs. Energy Exclusion Remove tradeoffs between energy sources A Shared Path Forward Leading in Sustainability and the Energy Transition 14 Capitalize on Strengths and Adjacencies Add value to adjacent industries Collaboration is Key to Success Leverage collective strengths to accelerate progress 5

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N A B O R S . C O M Alternative Energy Emissions Monitoring Pursuing Multiple Decarbonization Pathways Green Fuels Energy Storage Leading in Sustainability and the Energy Transition Nabors Initiatives to Lower Emissions 15 Engine Optimization 5

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N A B O R S . C O M Leading in Sustainability and the Energy Transition Emissions Monitoring Energy Storage Alternative Energy Our Venture Portfolio Future energy system needs clean, dispatchable and scalable energy solutions 16 5 Leading in Sustainability and the Energy Transition

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N A B O R S . C O M 17 Ubiquitous Ability to create heat reservoirs by drilling into deep rock formations Innovative Drilling Technologies Reducing cost per energy-unit produced by using and combining new technologies Baseload Reliable and available 24/7 Renewable Subsurface heat replenished naturally Nabors and its predecessor entities have been continuously innovating in the energy sector for over 100 years Technological advancements are enabling wide-scale commercial geothermal development Leading in Sustainability and the Energy Transition Geothermal Market Technology Advancements 5

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Appendix 18

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N A B O R S . C O M Rig Utilization and Availability, December 31, 2023 19 RIG FLEET(1) 319 RIGS ON REVENUE(1) 155 UTILIZATION AT 12/31/2023 49% TOTAL U.S. OFFSHORE 12 3 25% 15 3 20% ALASKA INTERNATIONAL 132 79 60% 111 74 67% U.S. LOWER-48 HIGH SPEC(2) (1) As of December 31, 2023

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N A B O R S . C O M December 31, September 30, December 31, 2022 2023 2023 Net income (loss) ($58,155) ($31,244) $3,857 Income tax expense (benefit) 26,161 10,513 19,244 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes ($31,994) ($20,731) $23,101 Investment (income) loss (9,194) (10,169) (12,042) Interest Expense 44,245 44,042 49,938 Other, net 58,124 35,546 7,878 Adjusted Operating Income (loss) 61,181 48,688 68,875 Depreciation and Amortization 168,841 161,337 161,228 Adjusted EBITDA $230,022 $210,025 $230,103 (In Thousands) Three Months Ended Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss) 20 Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, income taxes, investment income (loss), interest expense, 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 below.

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N A B O R S . C O M December 31, September 30, December 31, 2022 2023 2023 Lower 48 - U.S. - Drilling Adjusted operating income 58,299 $ 40,366 $ 40,108 $ Plus: General and administrative costs 4,977 5,239 4,087 Plus: Research and engineering 1,637 1,389 1,276 GAAP Gross Margin 64,913 46,994 45,471 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 62,768 60,447 59,545 Adjusted gross margin 127,681 $ 107,441 $ 105,016 $ Other - U.S. - Drilling Adjusted operating income 9,994 $ 9,216 $ 11,386 $ Plus: General and administrative costs 324 331 315 Plus: Research and engineering 166 90 89 GAAP Gross Margin 10,484 9,637 11,790 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 13,081 7,329 7,332 Adjusted gross margin 23,565 $ 16,966 $ 19,122 $ U.S. - Drilling Adjusted operating income 68,293 $ 49,582 $ 51,494 $ Plus: General and administrative costs 5,301 5,570 4,402 Plus: Research and engineering 1,803 1,479 1,365 GAAP Gross Margin 75,397 56,631 57,261 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 75,849 67,776 66,877 Adjusted gross margin 151,246 $ 124,407 $ 124,138 $ (In Thousands) Three Months Ended Reconciliation of U.S. Drilling Segment Adjusted Gross Margin to U.S. Drilling Segment Adjusted Operating Income 21 Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization.

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N A B O R S . C O M Reconciliation of Net Debt to Total Debt 22 Net debt is computed by subtracting the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments from total debt. This non-GAAP measure 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 net debt, because it believes that this financial measure accurately measures the Company’s liquidity. In addition, 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 this measure differently. A reconciliation of net debt to total debt, which is the nearest comparable GAAP financial measure, is provided in the table below. December 31, September 30, December 31, 2022 2023 2023 Long-Term Debt $2,537,540 $2,501,339 $2,511,519 Current Debt - - 629,621 Total Debt $2,537,540 $2,501,339 $3,141,140 Cash & Short-term Investments $452,315 $406,643 $1,070,178 Net Debt $2,085,225 $2,094,696 $2,070,962 (In Thousands)

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N A B O R S . C O M (In Thousands) Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies Other reconciling items Total Adjusted operating income (loss) 51,494 $ 18,642 $ 30,127 $ 5,788 $ (37,176) $ 68,875 $ Depreciation and amortization 66,877 86,898 4,375 3,023 55 161,228 Adjusted EBITDA 118,371 $ 105,540 $ 34,502 $ 8,811 $ (37,121) $ 230,103 $ (In Thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies Other reconciling items Total Adjusted operating income (loss) 49,582 $ 9,862 $ 25,341 $ 4,995 $ (41,092) $ 48,688 $ Depreciation and amortization 67,775 86,313 5,078 2,226 (55) 161,337 Adjusted EBITDA 117,357 $ 96,175 $ 30,419 $ 7,221 $ (41,147) $ 210,025 $ (In Thousands) Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies Other reconciling items Total Adjusted operating income (loss) 68,293 $ 1,750 $ 24,800 $ 6,118 $ (39,780) $ 61,181 $ Depreciation and amortization 75,849 87,088 5,536 1,443 (1,075) 168,841 Adjusted EBITDA 144,142 $ 88,838 $ 30,336 $ 7,561 $ (40,855) $ 230,022 $ Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA by Segment to Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) by Segment 23 Adjusted EBITDA by segment represents adjusted income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization.

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N A B O R S . C O M Three Months Ended December 31 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $181,921 Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets (129,700) Adjusted free cash flow $52,221 (In Thousands) Reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 24 Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets. 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 to return to shareholders through dividend payments or share repurchases. 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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