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Noble Corporation plc reports news around its offshore contract drilling business for the oil and gas industry. Company updates focus on operating and financial results, contract drilling services revenue, new rig contracts, backlog, dividends, capital spending guidance, and fleet status across ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities.
Noble's recurring announcements also cover changes to its offshore rig portfolio, including completed jackup rig divestitures, rig reactivations, extensions for named rigs, and customer demand across established and emerging offshore basins worldwide. The company provides contract drilling services through subsidiaries using mobile offshore drilling units deployed for integrated, independent, and government-owned oil and gas customers.
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) announced the vesting of restricted share units resulting in the allocation of new A ordinary shares to its senior management. On February 3 and 5, 2023, various executives received shares with zero price attributed to the transactions. Richard B. Barker, CFO, received 9,009 and 45,687 shares; Robert W. Eifler, CEO, received 28,829 and 166,423 shares; other executives also received their shares with tax withholding adjustments made for each transaction. The notifications comply with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, ensuring transparency in managerial transactions.
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) announced significant changes to its share capital as of January 31, 2023. Since December 30, 2022, the company issued 122 new A ordinary shares due to warrant exercises, generating total proceeds of USD 2,463.27. The exercise prices were USD 19.27 for 15 shares and USD 23.13 for 94 shares. Concurrently, Noble cancelled 270,098 A ordinary shares acquired through a repurchase program. This adjustment leaves a total of 134,410,871 A ordinary shares outstanding, with a nominal value of USD 0.00001 each. The new shares will be listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
Noble Corporation plc announced its operational and financial update for Q4 2022, expecting Adjusted EBITDA between $140 and $150 million, down from the previous estimate of $155 to $175 million, primarily due to mechanical issues on the Noble Regina Allen. As of December 31, 2022, Noble's debt stood at $673 million with $470 million in cash, resulting in a net debt of $203 million. The company executed over $85 million in share repurchases. Operational updates include new contracts for various drillships, with a backlog estimated at approximately $148 million.
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) announced changes to its share capital. From November 30, 2022, 685 new A ordinary shares were issued, raising a total of USD 14,215.65 from warrant exercises at varying prices. Additionally, 407,477 A ordinary shares were cancelled, resulting in a total of 134,680,847 A ordinary shares outstanding. The newly issued shares will be listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen, and all shares carry equal rights.
Noble Corporation plc has successfully closed a $350 million secured term loan, enhancing its financial flexibility. This loan, with a three-year maturity and initial interest rate of Term SOFR plus 3.50%, will replace the legacy Maersk Drilling credit facilities, which had about $460 million outstanding. CEO Robert W. Eifler expressed optimism about the company's future as it heads into 2023.
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) reported Q3 2022 results with a net income of $34 million and EPS of $0.41, reflecting strong operational improvements following the merger with Maersk Drilling. Total revenue reached $306 million, driven by $289 million from contract drilling services. The company initiated a $400 million share repurchase program aimed at enhancing shareholder returns. Adjusted EBITDA stood at $97 million, with free cash flow of $44 million. Looking ahead, Q4 guidance projects an Adjusted EBITDA between $155 to $175 million.
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) plans to report its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 2, 2022, after market close. A conference call will follow on November 3, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time. Interested parties can join by phone or via a live webcast on Noble's website. Noble is a premier offshore drilling contractor with a focus on ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities globally. The company has been a key player in the oil and gas sector since 1921. For more details, visit www.noblecorp.com.
Noble Corporation has completed the sale of five drilling rigs, known as the Remedy Rigs, to Shelf Drilling for $375 million. This transaction is part of Noble's recent combination with Maersk Drilling. The sale enhances Noble's balance sheet and capital flexibility. All staff and support related to the Remedy Rigs will transition to Shelf Drilling, while Noble will continue operations on the Noble Lloyd Noble rig under a bareboat charter until its contract with Equinor concludes in Q2 2023. This divestment marks a key step in Noble's transformative business strategy.
Noble Corporation has successfully completed its business combination with Maersk Drilling as of October 3, 2022. This merger results in a unified organization poised to enhance operational and financial opportunities while benefiting from a world-class fleet and contract backlog exceeding $4 billion. The merger is expected to generate annual cost synergies of at least $125 million within two years. Noble also announced new financing commitments, including a $350 million loan, and plans to sell five jackup rigs for $375 million. Trading commenced today under the symbol 'NE'.
Noble Corporation has successfully completed its Cayman Merger with Noble Newco Sub Limited, ceasing its previous existence. The merger received overwhelming shareholder approval, with approximately 99% voting in favor. Following this, the Topco Shares have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 30, 2022. The board of directors has changed, with Chuck Sledge as Chairman and Robert Eifler as CEO. Additionally, a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) has been adopted, reserving 5,888,624 shares. The exchange offer to acquire shares of Maersk Drilling is also underway, marking a significant business combination.