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Transocean Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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Transocean reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing mixed performance. Contract drilling revenues reached $906 million, marking a $143 million year-over-year increase but a sequential decrease of $46 million from Q4 2024.

Key financial highlights:

  • Net loss of $79 million ($0.11 per diluted share)
  • Revenue efficiency improved to 95.5%
  • Operating expenses increased to $618 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $244 million with 26.9% margin
  • Strong backlog of $7.9 billion

The quarter saw lower revenues due to rig contract preparation and mobilization activities. Despite uncertain market conditions and commodity price volatility, CEO Jeremy Thigpen noted the company's solid performance and highlighted debt reduction of $210 million. The company maintains a highly contracted fleet and continues discussions with customers for future opportunities.

Transocean ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025, evidenziando performance contrastanti. I ricavi da perforazione a contratto hanno raggiunto 906 milioni di dollari, con un aumento di 143 milioni su base annua, ma una diminuzione sequenziale di 46 milioni rispetto al quarto trimestre 2024.

Punti salienti finanziari:

  • Perdita netta di 79 milioni di dollari (0,11 dollari per azione diluita)
  • Efficienza dei ricavi migliorata al 95,5%
  • Spese operative aumentate a 618 milioni di dollari
  • EBITDA rettificato di 244 milioni di dollari con margine del 26,9%
  • Solido portafoglio ordini pari a 7,9 miliardi di dollari

Il trimestre ha registrato ricavi inferiori a causa delle attività di preparazione e mobilitazione dei contratti delle piattaforme. Nonostante condizioni di mercato incerte e volatilità dei prezzi delle materie prime, l’amministratore delegato Jeremy Thigpen ha sottolineato la solida performance dell’azienda e ha evidenziato una riduzione del debito di 210 milioni di dollari. La società mantiene una flotta altamente contrattualizzata e prosegue le trattative con i clienti per opportunità future.

Transocean informó sus resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025, mostrando un desempeño mixto. Los ingresos por perforación bajo contrato alcanzaron los 906 millones de dólares, lo que representa un aumento interanual de 143 millones, pero una disminución secuencial de 46 millones respecto al cuarto trimestre de 2024.

Puntos financieros clave:

  • Pérdida neta de 79 millones de dólares (0,11 dólares por acción diluida)
  • Eficiencia de ingresos mejorada al 95,5%
  • Gastos operativos aumentaron a 618 millones de dólares
  • EBITDA ajustado de 244 millones de dólares con un margen del 26,9%
  • Fuerte cartera de pedidos de 7,9 mil millones de dólares

El trimestre registró ingresos más bajos debido a las actividades de preparación y movilización de contratos de plataformas. A pesar de condiciones de mercado inciertas y volatilidad en los precios de las materias primas, el CEO Jeremy Thigpen destacó el sólido desempeño de la compañía y resaltó la reducción de deuda de 210 millones de dólares. La empresa mantiene una flota altamente contratada y continúa las conversaciones con clientes para oportunidades futuras.

트랜스오션은 2025년 1분기 재무 실적을 발표하며 혼조된 성과를 보였습니다. 계약 시추 수익은 9억 600만 달러로 전년 대비 1억 4,300만 달러 증가했으나 2024년 4분기 대비 4,600만 달러 감소했습니다.

주요 재무 하이라이트:

  • 순손실 7,900만 달러 (희석 주당 0.11달러)
  • 수익 효율성 95.5%로 개선
  • 영업비용 6억 1,800만 달러로 증가
  • 조정 EBITDA 2억 4,400만 달러, 마진 26.9%
  • 강력한 수주 잔고 79억 달러

이번 분기에는 장비 계약 준비 및 동원 활동으로 인해 수익이 감소했습니다. 제레미 티그펜 CEO는 불확실한 시장 상황과 원자재 가격 변동성에도 불구하고 회사의 견고한 실적을 강조하며 2억 1,000만 달러의 부채 감소를 언급했습니다. 회사는 계약이 잘 된 함대를 유지하며 미래 기회를 위해 고객과의 논의를 계속하고 있습니다.

Transocean a publié ses résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025, montrant une performance mitigée. Les revenus de forage sous contrat ont atteint 906 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 143 millions par rapport à l'année précédente, mais une baisse séquentielle de 46 millions par rapport au quatrième trimestre 2024.

Points financiers clés :

  • Perte nette de 79 millions de dollars (0,11 dollar par action diluée)
  • Efficacité des revenus améliorée à 95,5%
  • Dépenses d'exploitation en hausse à 618 millions de dollars
  • EBITDA ajusté de 244 millions de dollars avec une marge de 26,9%
  • Un carnet de commandes solide de 7,9 milliards de dollars

Le trimestre a enregistré des revenus plus faibles en raison des activités de préparation et de mobilisation des contrats de plateformes. Malgré des conditions de marché incertaines et une volatilité des prix des matières premières, le PDG Jeremy Thigpen a souligné la solide performance de l'entreprise et a mis en avant une réduction de la dette de 210 millions de dollars. L'entreprise maintient une flotte fortement contractée et poursuit les discussions avec ses clients pour des opportunités futures.

Transocean meldete seine Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 und zeigte eine gemischte Leistung. Die Einnahmen aus Vertragsbohrungen erreichten 906 Millionen US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 143 Millionen im Jahresvergleich entspricht, jedoch einem Rückgang von 46 Millionen gegenüber dem vierten Quartal 2024.

Wichtige finanzielle Highlights:

  • Nettoverlust von 79 Millionen US-Dollar (0,11 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie)
  • Verbesserte Umsatz-Effizienz von 95,5%
  • Gestiegene Betriebskosten von 618 Millionen US-Dollar
  • Bereinigtes EBITDA von 244 Millionen US-Dollar mit einer Marge von 26,9%
  • Starker Auftragsbestand von 7,9 Milliarden US-Dollar

Das Quartal verzeichnete geringere Einnahmen aufgrund von Vorbereitungs- und Mobilisierungsaktivitäten für Bohrgeräteverträge. Trotz unsicherer Marktbedingungen und volatiler Rohstoffpreise hob CEO Jeremy Thigpen die solide Leistung des Unternehmens hervor und betonte eine Schuldenreduzierung von 210 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen verfügt über eine stark vertraglich gebundene Flotte und führt weiterhin Gespräche mit Kunden über zukünftige Chancen.

Positive
  • Contract drilling revenues increased year-over-year by $143M to $906M
  • Revenue efficiency improved to 95.5% from 93.5% in previous quarter
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $244M, up $45M year-over-year
  • Strong backlog of $7.9 billion as of April 2025
  • Reduced outstanding debt by $210M
  • Higher average daily revenues across the fleet
Negative
  • Net loss of $79M in Q1 2025 compared to $7M profit in Q4 2024
  • Sequential revenue decline of $46M from Q4 2024
  • Operating and maintenance expenses increased by $39M to $618M
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $79M sequentially
  • Negative operating cash flow trend with $180M sequential decrease
  • Unfavorable legal outcome impacting expenses in Q1
  • Negative effective tax rate of -95.8%

Insights

Transocean posted mixed Q1 2025 results with $906M revenue and $79M net loss while repaying $210M debt amid challenging market conditions.

Transocean's Q1 2025 results paint a mixed financial picture. Contract drilling revenues reached $906 million, down $46 million (4.8%) sequentially but up $143 million (18.7%) year-over-year. The company swung to a net loss of $79 million compared to net income of $7 million in Q4 2024 and $98 million in Q1 2024.

Operating and maintenance expenses increased to $618 million from $579 million sequentially, primarily due to an unfavorable legal outcome in Q1 and a favorable legal settlement in Q4. This contributed to Adjusted EBITDA declining to $244 million from $323 million, with margin compression from 33.9% to 26.9%.

Cash flow showed concerning trends with operating cash flow dropping to $26 million, down $180 million sequentially, due to reduced collections and seasonal payroll expenses. Meanwhile, capital expenditures more than doubled to $60 million for fleet upgrades.

On the positive side, Transocean improved its revenue efficiency to 95.5% (from 93.5% in Q4) and strengthened its balance sheet by repaying $210 million in outstanding debt. The company maintains a substantial $7.9 billion backlog, though management's comments about "uncertain macroeconomic conditions" and "near-term market volatility" suggest caution about future prospects.

Despite improved revenue efficiency and $7.9B backlog, Transocean faces headwinds from volatile commodity prices and increased operating costs.

Transocean's Q1 results reflect the current challenges in the offshore drilling sector. The company achieved improved revenue efficiency of 95.5%, demonstrating strong operational execution despite market uncertainties. However, the sequential revenue decline of $46 million highlights how rig transitions between contracts significantly impact financial performance in this capital-intensive industry.

The substantial $7.9 billion backlog provides crucial revenue visibility, but management's references to "uncertain macroeconomic conditions" and "near-term market volatility, including commodity prices" signal potential headwinds for the offshore drilling market. These comments typically reflect concerns about oil price stability and its impact on E&P spending.

Operating costs increased by $39 million sequentially to $618 million, underscoring the high fixed costs in maintaining sophisticated offshore drilling assets, even during contract transitions. The debt repayment of $210 million represents prudent financial management given the capital-intensive nature of the business.

Management's mention of "constructive conversations with customers on opportunities several years in the future" indicates ongoing demand for advanced offshore drilling assets despite near-term uncertainty. This suggests operators continue planning for long-cycle deepwater projects while possibly deferring immediate commitments given current market conditions – a common pattern when commodity prices face volatility.


 Three months ended    Three months ended   
 March 31, December 31, sequential March 31, year-over-year
 2025 2024 change 2024 change
(In millions, except per share amounts, percentages and backlog)              
Contract drilling revenues$906  $952  $(46) $763  $143 
Revenue efficiency (1) 95.5%  93.5%     92.9%   
Operating and maintenance expense$618  $579  $(39) $523  $(95)
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest$(79) $7  $(86) $98  $(177)
Basic earnings (loss) per share$(0.09) $0.01  $(0.10) $0.12  $(0.21)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$(0.11) $(0.11) $  $0.11  $(0.22)
               
Adjusted EBITDA$244  $323  $(79) $199  $45 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 26.9%  33.9%     26.0%   
Adjusted net income (loss)$(65) $27  $(92) $(22) $(43)
Adjusted diluted loss per share$(0.10) $(0.09) $(0.01) $(0.03) $(0.07)
               
               
Backlog as of the April 2025 Fleet Status Report$7.9 billion   
               

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $79 million, or loss of $0.11 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

First quarter results included $14 million, $0.01 per diluted share, for unfavorable discrete tax items, net. After consideration of these discrete items, first quarter 2025 adjusted net loss was $65 million, or loss of $0.10 per diluted share.

Contract drilling revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025, decreased sequentially by $46 million to $906 million, primarily due to lower revenues generated by one rig that was undergoing contract preparation and mobilization activities during the quarter, lower revenues generated by one rig that was idle in between contracts and two fewer days in the quarter, partially offset by higher revenue efficiency and average daily revenues across the fleet.

Operating and maintenance expense was $618 million, compared with $579 million in the prior quarter. The sequential increase was the result of an unfavorable legal outcome in the first quarter, a favorable legal settlement in the fourth quarter and increased costs related to a rig in shipyard, partially offset by lower in-service maintenance costs across our fleet.

General and administrative expense was $50 million, down from $56 million in the fourth quarter due primarily to decreased legal and professional fees.

Interest expense was $152 million in the first and fourth quarter, excluding the favorable adjustment of $36 million and $61 million, respectively, for the fair value of the bifurcated exchange feature related to the 4.625% exchangeable bonds. Interest income was $8 million, compared to $10 million in the prior quarter.

The Effective Tax Rate(2) was (95.8)%, down from 89.0% in the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily due to lower operating income in the current quarter compared to the prior quarter. The Effective Tax Rate excluding discrete items was (62.3)% compared to 56.7% in the previous quarter.  In the first quarter, cash paid for taxes was $13 million.

Cash provided by operating activities was $26 million during the first quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of $180 million compared to the prior quarter. The sequential decrease was in large part due to reduced collections from customers and increased payroll-related payments that regularly occur in the first quarter of each year.

First quarter 2025 capital expenditures of $60 million, compared to $29 million in the prior quarter, were related to capital upgrades for certain rigs in our fleet.

“The Transocean team delivered a solid quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA of $244 million on revenues of $906 million,” said Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Thigpen. “We also improved our balance sheet with the repayment of $210 million in outstanding debt.”

Thigpen concluded, “While uncertain macroeconomic conditions have resulted in near-term market volatility, including commodity prices, Transocean is very well-positioned to navigate this evolving landscape. In addition to continuing to deliver strong operating performance across our highly contracted fleet, we remain engaged in constructive conversations with our customers on opportunities several years in the future.”

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We present our operating results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”). We believe certain financial measures, such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow, which are non-GAAP measures, provide users of our financial statements with supplemental information that may be useful in evaluating our operating performance. We believe that such non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with our operating results presented under U.S. GAAP, can be used to better assess our performance from period to period and relative to performance of other companies in our industry, without regard to financing methods, historical cost basis or capital structure. Such non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

All non-GAAP measure reconciliations to the most comparative U.S. GAAP measures are displayed in quantitative schedules on the company’s website at: www.deepwater.com.

About Transocean

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services, and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 34 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 26 ultra-deepwater floaters and eight harsh environment floaters.

For more information about Transocean, please visit: www.deepwater.com.

Conference Call Information

Transocean will conduct a teleconference starting at 10 a.m. EDT, 4 p.m. CEST, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to discuss the results. To participate, dial +1 785-424-1619 and refer to conference code 119877 approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

The teleconference will be simulcast in a listen-only mode at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, News, and Webcasts. Supplemental materials that may be referenced during the teleconference will be available at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, Financial Reports.

A replay of the conference call will be available after 1 p.m. EDT, 7 p.m. CEST, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The replay, which will be archived for approximately 30 days, can be accessed at +1 402-220-7202, passcode 119877. The replay will also be available on the company’s website.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements described herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements could contain words such as "possible," "intend," "will," "if," "expect," or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, estimated duration of customer contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates and locations, planned shipyard projects and other out-of-service time, sales of drilling units, timing of the company’s newbuild deliveries, operating hazards and delays, risks associated with international operations, actions by customers and other third parties, the fluctuation of current and future prices of oil and gas, the global and regional supply and demand for oil and gas, the intention to scrap certain drilling rigs, the success of our business following prior acquisitions, the effects of the spread of and mitigation efforts by governments, businesses and individuals related to contagious illnesses, and other factors, including those and other risks discussed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in the company's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize (or the other consequences of such a development worsen), or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the company or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which we become aware of, after the date hereof, except as otherwise may be required by law.

This press release, or referenced documents, do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and do not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”) or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.

Notes

(1) Revenue efficiency is defined as actual operating revenues, excluding revenues for contract terminations and reimbursements, for the measurement period divided by the maximum revenue calculated for the measurement period, expressed as a percentage. Maximum revenue is defined as the greatest amount of contract drilling revenues the drilling unit could earn for the measurement period, excluding revenues for incentive provisions, reimbursements and contract terminations. See the accompanying schedule entitled “Revenue Efficiency.”
   
(2) Effective Tax Rate is defined as income tax expense or benefit divided by income or loss before income taxes. See the accompanying schedule entitled “Supplemental Effective Tax Rate Analysis.”
   

Analyst Contact:
Alison Johnson
+1 713-232-7214

Media Contact:
Pam Easton
+1 713-232-7647

 
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three months ended
 March 31, 
 2025 2024
      
Contract drilling revenues$906  $763 
      
Costs and expenses     
Operating and maintenance 618   523 
Depreciation and amortization 176   185 
General and administrative 50   52 
  844   760 
      
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net 2   (6)
Operating income (loss) 64   (3)
      
Other income (expense), net     
Interest income 8   15 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (116)  (117)
Other, net 4   12 
  (104)  (90)
Loss before income tax expense (benefit) (40)  (93)
Income tax expense (benefit) 39   (191)
      
Net income (loss) (79)  98 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest     
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest$(79) $98 
      
Earnings (loss) per share     
Basic$(0.09) $0.12 
Diluted$(0.11) $0.11 
      
Weighted-average shares outstanding     
Basic 883   819 
Diluted 958   955 


 
 TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 March 31, December 31,
 2025 2024
Assets     
Cash and cash equivalents$263  $560 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2 at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 551   564 
Materials and supplies, net of allowance of $184 and $178 at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 453   439 
Assets held for sale 344   343 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 428   381 
Other current assets 165   165 
Total current assets 2,204   2,452 
      
Property and equipment 22,460   22,417 
Less accumulated depreciation (6,746)  (6,586)
Property and equipment, net 15,714   15,831 
      
Deferred tax assets, net 50   45 
Other assets 1,051   1,043 
Total assets$19,019  $19,371 
      
Liabilities and equity     
Accounts payable$273  $255 
Accrued income taxes 24   31 
Debt due within one year 712   686 
Other current liabilities 647   691 
Total current liabilities 1,656   1,663 
      
Long-term debt 5,936   6,195 
Deferred tax liabilities, net 519   499 
Other long-term liabilities 697   729 
Total long-term liabilities 7,152   7,423 
      
Commitments and contingencies     
      
Shares, $0.10 par value, 1,057,879,029 authorized, 141,262,093 conditionally authorized, 940,828,901 issued     
and 883,261,456 outstanding at March 31, 2025, and $0.10 par value, 1,057,879,029 authorized,     
141,262,093 conditionally authorized, 940,828,901 issued and 875,830,772 outstanding at December 31, 2024 88   87 
Additional paid-in capital 14,887   14,880 
Accumulated deficit (4,624)  (4,545)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (141)  (138)
Total controlling interest shareholders’ equity 10,210   10,284 
Noncontrolling interest 1   1 
Total equity 10,211   10,285 
Total liabilities and equity$19,019  $19,371 


 
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three months ended
 March 31,
 2025 2024
Cash flows from operating activities     
Net income (loss)$(79) $98 
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:     
Amortization of contract intangible asset    4 
Depreciation and amortization 176   185 
Share-based compensation expense 8   11 
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net (2)  6 
Amortization of debt-related balances, net 13   13 
Gain on adjustment to bifurcated compound exchange feature (36)  (10)
Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates    1 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 15   (164)
Other, net 4    
Changes in deferred revenues, net (38)  77 
Changes in deferred costs, net (12)  (38)
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net (23)  (269)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 26   (86)
      
Cash flows from investing activities     
Capital expenditures (60)  (83)
Investment in loan to unconsolidated affiliate    (2)
Proceeds from disposal of assets, net of costs to sell 2   44 
Net cash used in investing activities (58)  (41)
      
Cash flows from financing activities     
Repayments of debt (210)  (151)
Other, net (8)  (1)
Net cash used in financing activities (218)  (152)
      
Net decrease in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents (250)  (279)
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 941   995 
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period$691  $716 


          
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FLEET OPERATING STATISTICS
          
          
  Three months ended
  March 31, December 31, March 31,
Contract Drilling Revenues (in millions) 2025 2024 2024
Ultra-deepwater floaters $658 $675 $569
Harsh environment floaters  248  277  194
Total contract drilling revenues $906 $952 $763


  Three months ended
  March 31, December 31, March 31,
Average Daily Revenue (1) 2025 2024 2024
Ultra-deepwater floaters $443,600 $428,200 $422,900
Harsh environment floaters  443,600  452,600  367,900
Total fleet average daily revenue $443,600 $434,700 $408,200


   Three months ended
   March 31, December 31, March 31,
Revenue Efficiency (2)  2025 2024 2024
Ultra-deepwater floaters  94.3% 92.0% 92.7%
Harsh environment floaters  99.3% 97.6% 93.3%
Total fleet average revenue efficiency  95.5% 93.5% 92.9%


   Three months ended
   March 31, December 31, March 31,
Utilization (3)  2025 2024 2024
Ultra-deepwater floaters  61.5% 64.3% 51.2%
Harsh environment floaters  69.5% 75.0% 62.0%
Total fleet average rig utilization  63.4% 66.8% 53.7%
           
           
(1) Average daily revenue is defined as operating revenues, excluding revenues for contract terminations, reimbursements and contract intangible amortization, earned per operating day. An operating day is defined as a day for which a rig is contracted to earn a dayrate during the firm contract period after operations commence.
           
(2) Revenue efficiency is defined as actual operating revenues, excluding revenues for contract terminations and reimbursements, for the measurement period divided by the maximum revenue calculated for the measurement period, expressed as a percentage. Maximum revenue is defined as the greatest amount of contract drilling revenues the drilling unit could earn for the measurement period, excluding revenues for incentive provisions, reimbursements and contract terminations.
           
(3) Rig utilization is defined as the total number of operating days divided by the total number of rig calendar days in the measurement period, expressed as a percentage.


   
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
(in millions, except per share data)
   
   
 YTD
 03/31/25
Adjusted Net Loss  
Net loss attributable to controlling interest, as reported$(79)
Discrete tax items 14 
Net loss, as adjusted$(65)
   
Adjusted Diluted Loss Per Share:  
Diluted loss per share, as reported$(0.11)
Discrete tax items 0.01 
Diluted loss per share, as adjusted$(0.10)


  YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD
  12/31/24 12/31/24 09/30/24 09/30/24 06/30/24 06/30/24 03/31/24
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)                     
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest, as reported $(512) $7  $(519) $(494) $(25) $(123) $98 
Loss on impairment of assets, net of tax  755      755   617   138   138    
Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates  5      5      5   4   1 
Gain on retirement of debt  (161)     (161)  (21)  (140)  (140)   
Discrete tax items  (141)  20   (161)  (38)  (123)  (2)  (121)
Net income (loss), as adjusted $(54) $27  $(81) $64  $(145) $(123) $(22)
                      
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:                     
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, as reported $(0.76) $(0.11) $(0.65) $(0.58) $(0.03) $(0.15) $0.11 
Loss on impairment of assets, net of tax  0.82      0.82   0.64   0.17   0.17    
Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates  0.01      0.01             
Gain on retirement of debt  (0.18)     (0.18)  (0.02)  (0.17)  (0.17)   
Discrete tax items  (0.15)  0.02   (0.18)  (0.04)  (0.15)     (0.14)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, as adjusted $(0.26) $(0.09) $(0.18) $  $(0.18) $(0.15) $(0.03)


   
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
ADJUSTED CONTRACT DRILLING REVENUES
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION AND RELATED MARGINS
(in millions, except percentages)
   
   
 YTD
 03/31/25
   
Contract drilling revenues$906 
   
Net loss$(79)
Interest expense, net of interest income 108 
Income tax expense 39 
Depreciation and amortization 176 
EBITDA 244 
   
Adjusted EBITDA$244 
   
   
Loss margin (8.7)%
EBITDA margin 26.9%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 26.9%


                      
  YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD
  12/31/24 12/31/24 09/30/24 09/30/24 06/30/24 06/30/24 03/31/24
                            
Contract drilling revenues $3,524  $952 $2,572  $948  $1,624  $861  $763 
Contract intangible asset amortization  4     4      4      4 
Adjusted Contract Drilling Revenues $3,528  $952 $2,576  $948  $1,628  $861  $767 
                            
Net income (loss) $(512) $7 $(519) $(494) $(25) $(123) $98 
Interest expense, net of interest income  312   81  231   69   162   60   102 
Income tax expense (benefit)  (11)  55  (66)  (31)  (35)  156   (191)
Depreciation and amortization  739   180  559   190   369   184   185 
Contract intangible asset amortization  4     4      4      4 
EBITDA  532   323  209   (266)  475   277   198 
                            
Loss on impairment of assets  772     772   629   143   143    
Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates  5     5      5   4   1 
Gain on retirement of debt  (161)    (161)  (21)  (140)  (140)   
Adjusted EBITDA $1,148  $323 $825  $342  $483  $284  $199 
                            
                            
Profit (loss) margin  (14.5)%  0.7% (20.2)%  (52.0)%  (1.5)%  (14.3)%  12.9%
EBITDA margin  15.1%  33.9% 8.1%  (28.1)%  29.2%  32.2%  25.8%
Adjusted EBITDA margin  32.5%  33.9% 32.0%  36.0%  29.7%  33.0%  26.0%
                            
                            


          
          
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL EFFECTIVE TAX RATE ANALYSIS
(in millions, except tax rates)
          
          
  Three months ended
  March 31, December 31, March 31,
  2025 2024 2024
          
Income (loss) before income taxes $(40) $62  $(93)
Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates        1 
Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes $(40) $62  $(92)
          
          
Income tax expense (benefit) $39  $55  $(191)
Loss on impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates         
Changes in estimates (1)  (14)  (20)  121 
Adjusted income tax expense (benefit) $25  $35  $(70)
          
Effective Tax Rate (2)  (95.8)%  89.0%  206.0%
          
Effective Tax Rate, excluding discrete items (3)  (62.3)%  56.7%  76.9%
          
          
(1) Our estimates change as we file tax returns, settle disputes with tax authorities, or become aware of changes in laws, operational changes and rig movements that have an effect on our (a) deferred taxes, (b) valuation allowances on deferred taxes and (c) other tax liabilities.
          
(2) Our effective tax rate is calculated as income tax expense or benefit divided by income or loss before income taxes.
          
(3) Our effective tax rate, excluding discrete items, is calculated as income tax expense or benefit, excluding various discrete items (such as changes in estimates and tax on items excluded from income before income taxes), divided by income or loss before income taxes, excluding gains and losses on sales and similar items pursuant to the accounting standards for income taxes related to estimating the annual effective tax rate.


                      
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
FREE CASH FLOW AND LEVERED FREE CASH FLOW
(in millions)
                      
                      
              YTD
              03/31/25
                      
Cash provided by operating activities                   $26 
Capital expenditures                    (60)
Free Cash Flow                    (34)
Debt repayments                    (210)
Debt repayments, paid from debt proceeds                    - 
Levered Free Cash Flow                   $(244)
                      
                      
                      
  YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD
  12/31/24 12/31/24 09/30/24 09/30/24 06/30/24 06/30/24 03/31/24
                      
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities $447  $206  $241  $194  $47  $133  $(86)
Capital expenditures  (254)  (29)  (225)  (58)  (167)  (84)  (83)
Free Cash Flow  193   177   16   136   (120)  49   (169)
Debt repayments  (2,103)  (30)  (2,073)  (258)  (1,815)  (1,664)  (151)
Debt repayments, paid from debt proceeds  1,748   -   1,748   99   1,649   1,649   - 
Levered Free Cash Flow $(162) $147  $(309) $(23) $(286) $34  $(320)
                      
                      
                      
  YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD
  12/31/23 12/31/23 09/30/23 09/30/23 06/30/23 06/30/23 03/31/23
                      
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities $164  $98  $66  $(44) $110  $157  $(47)
Capital expenditures  (427)  (220)  (207)  (50)  (157)  (76)  (81)
Free Cash Flow  (263)  (122)  (141)  (94)  (47)  81   (128)
Debt repayments  (1,717)  (10)  (1,707)  (139)  (1,568)  (4)  (1,564)
Debt repayments, paid from debt proceeds  1,156   -   1,156   -   1,156   -   1,156 
Levered Free Cash Flow $(824) $(132) $(692) $(233) $(459) $77  $(536)

FAQ

What were Transocean's (RIG) Q1 2025 earnings per share and revenue?

Transocean reported a loss of $0.11 per diluted share in Q1 2025, with contract drilling revenues of $906 million, representing a sequential decrease of $46 million from Q4 2024.

How much debt did Transocean (RIG) repay in Q1 2025?

Transocean repaid $210 million in outstanding debt during the first quarter of 2025, improving their balance sheet position.

What is Transocean's (RIG) current contract backlog as of April 2025?

Transocean's backlog stands at $7.9 billion as of the April 2025 Fleet Status Report.

How did Transocean's (RIG) Q1 2025 operating costs compare to previous quarter?

Operating and maintenance expenses increased to $618 million in Q1 2025, up from $579 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to an unfavorable legal outcome and increased shipyard costs.

What was Transocean's (RIG) adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025?

Transocean achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $244 million in Q1 2025, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.9%.

How much cash did Transocean (RIG) generate from operations in Q1 2025?

Transocean generated $26 million in cash from operating activities during Q1 2025, showing a decrease of $180 million compared to Q4 2024.
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