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Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) has announced the sale of its Quail Tools subsidiary to Superior Energy Services for $600 million. The transaction includes $375 million in cash and a $250 million seller note, with expected cash taxes of approximately $5 million. The deal will reduce Nabors' net debt by more than 25% and generate annual interest savings exceeding $50 million.
Quail Tools, a leading provider of downhole tubulars to the U.S. oil and gas drilling market, is projected to generate adjusted EBITDA of $150 million in 2025. The transaction includes a Preferred Supplier Agreement with Superior. Following the sale, Nabors will retain the drilling rig, O&M, and tubular running services operations acquired from Parker, which are expected to generate a run rate adjusted EBITDA of at least $55 million in 2025.
The deal represents an acceleration of more than five years of anticipated free cash flow from the combined Parker businesses and will significantly strengthen Nabors' balance sheet, reducing its long-term debt from $2.7 billion.
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) reported Q2 2025 operating revenues of $833 million, up from $736 million in Q1. The company posted a net loss of $31 million ($2.71 per share), compared to Q1 net income of $33 million ($2.18 per share). Q2 adjusted EBITDA reached $248 million, up from $206 million in Q1.
Key developments include: SANAD joint venture with Saudi Aramco deployed two newbuild rigs and secured a fourth tranche award of five rigs; completion of international rig reactivations in Kuwait; and significant drilling milestones in multiple U.S. basins. The integration of Parker Wellbore acquisition is progressing with cost synergies supporting the $40 million target for 2025.
For Q3 2025, Nabors expects Lower 48 rig count of 57-59 rigs, international rig count of 87-88 rigs, and projects capital expenditures of $700-710 million for the full year, including $300 million for SANAD newbuilds.
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) has expanded its Board of Directors to eight members with the appointment of David J. Tudor, effective July 24, 2025. Tudor, who will serve on both the Audit and Risk Oversight Committees, brings extensive energy industry experience to the board.
Tudor currently serves as the CEO and General Manager of Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., a position he has held since 2016. His previous roles include CEO of Champion Energy Services and leadership positions at ACES Power Marketing, PG&E Energy Trading, and Edisto Resources. He also serves on several boards, including the National Renewables Cooperative Organization and Woodway Energy Infrastructure.
Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) has announced its upcoming Q2 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for July 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The company will release its second quarter 2025 earnings results after market close on July 29, 2025.
Chairman, President and CEO Anthony G. Petrello and CFO William Restrepo will lead the discussion of operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The call will be accessible via multiple channels, including US and Canada toll-free numbers, and will be available for replay until August 06, 2025.
A live audio webcast will be available on the company's website at www.nabors.com, along with the earnings release and any supplemental presentation materials.
Nabors reported Q1 2025 operating revenues of $736 million and net income of $33 million ($2.18 per share), compared to Q4 2024's $730 million revenue and $54 million loss. The quarter included a $113 million gain from the Parker transaction and $28.6 million in charges from Russian operations wind-down.
Key developments include:
- Completion of Parker Wellbore acquisition, adding Quail Tools and international assets
- SANAD joint venture deployed its 10th newbuild rig, with more planned throughout 2025
- Expanded alliance with Corva AI for RigCLOUD platform enhancement
- Suspended operations in Russia due to expanded sanctions
The company's outlook for Q2 2025 projects 63-64 Lower 48 rigs, international rig count of 85-86, and capital expenditures of $220-230 million. Full-year 2025 adjusted free cash flow is expected at $80 million, with SANAD consuming $150 million while remaining operations generate around $230 million.
Halliburton (HAL) and Nabors Industries (NBR) have achieved a significant milestone in drilling automation in Oman, implementing the first fully automated surface and subsurface execution of rotary and slide drilling operations. The collaboration integrates Halliburton's LOGIX™ automation and remote operations solutions with Nabors SmartROS® rig operating system.
The integrated solution delivered land-based, closed-loop drilling capabilities that enhanced operational efficiency, consistency, and real-time decision-making. The project demonstrated improved performance metrics, including:
- Wells delivered ahead of schedule
- Higher average rate of penetration
- Reduced non-productive time
This achievement earned both companies the 2025 Digital Enabler of the Year Award and marks a significant advancement in automation technology in the Middle East region.
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for April 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The company will release its Q1 2025 earnings results after market close on April 29, 2025.
Chairman, President and CEO Anthony G. Petrello and CFO William Restrepo will lead the discussion of operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The call will be accessible via multiple channels, including US and Canada toll-free numbers, and will be available for replay until May 7, 2025.
Investors can also access a live audio webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of Nabors' website, where the earnings release and any supplemental presentations will be available for download.
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) announced that CFO William Restrepo will retire effective September 30, 2025, after serving 11 years in the position. He will continue as a Strategic Advisor to CEO Anthony G. Petrello.
During his tenure, Restrepo played a important role in:
- Refocusing the company in the drilling space
- Expanding international presence
- Supporting technology leadership
- Growing Nabors Drilling Solutions
- Managing key acquisitions (Tesco and Parker Wellbore)
- Reducing company debt by 50%
- Navigating industry downturns in 2015 and 2020
Miguel Rodriguez, current Senior VP of Operations Finance, will transition into the CFO role. Rodriguez joined Nabors in 2019 with over 25 years of finance experience at SLB, where he previously led the financial function for SLB's Drilling Group.
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) has completed its acquisition of Parker Wellbore, strengthening its position in drilling and value-added services. The acquisition includes Quail Tools, a leading provider of high-performance downhole tubulars in U.S. markets, and Parker's significant presence in tubular running services across multiple regions.
The company projects Parker's business to generate approximately $150 million in annualized 2025 adjusted EBITDA before expense synergies, which are estimated at $40 million by year-end 2025. Post-closing capital expenses for 2025 are estimated at $70 million.
The strategic benefits include immediate free cash flow accretion, enhanced scale, improved leverage metrics, and expansion of Nabors' Drilling Solutions business capabilities and market reach. The company has published an updated investor presentation detailing the acquisition's impact and providing additional financial information about its Saudi Arabia drilling business, including the SANAD joint venture with Saudi Aramco.
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) reported Q4 2024 operating revenues of $730 million, slightly down from $732 million in Q3. The company posted a net loss of $54 million ($6.67 per diluted share), improving from a $56 million loss in Q3. Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $221 million, compared to $222 million in Q3.
Key developments include shareholders' approval of the Parker Wellbore merger, expected to close in Q1 2025, and new rig awards in Argentina and Colombia. SANAD deployed its ninth newbuild rig with two more expected in Q1 2025. The U.S. Drilling segment's Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $105.8 million, with Lower 48 average rig count at 66. International Drilling adjusted EBITDA was $112.0 million with an average rig count of 85.
For 2025, Nabors projects consolidated adjusted free cash flow at breakeven, with SANAD consuming approximately $150 million while remaining operations should generate around $150 million.
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