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Weatherford International plc reports developments in oilfield services and equipment for upstream oil and gas operators. News commonly covers managed pressure drilling systems, well construction and completions, production and intervention services, offshore contract awards, aftermarket support, and work in deepwater markets such as Brazil.
Company updates also include operating and financial results, cash flow, capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases, and governance or shareholder-voting matters. Weatherford’s recurring announcements connect its drilling, evaluation, completions, and intervention technologies with customer activity across offshore and international oil and gas markets.
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Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) reported its Q1 2023 results, highlighting a revenue increase of 26% year-over-year to $1,186 million. Operating income surged to $185 million, up 928% year-over-year, while net income reached $72 million, marking a 190% increase. Adjusted EBITDA rose 78% to $269 million, with a margin of 22.7%. Cash flows from operations totaled $84 million. The company secured over $1.2 billion in global commercial wins and launched new technologies across all segments. CEO Girish Saligram expressed optimism about ongoing international demand even amid macroeconomic volatility. Adjusted free cash flow was $27 million, a yearly increase of $91 million, though down $144 million sequentially. Weatherford anticipates a mid-teens revenue growth in 2023.
Weatherford International announced its intention to redeem $105 million of its 11.00% Senior Notes due 2024. This redemption is scheduled for May 22, 2023, at a price of 102.750% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest. In conjunction with this, the company successfully completed a consent solicitation, receiving approvals from 97.62% of noteholders for proposed amendments to its 6.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2028. The completion of these activities is seen as a significant step in Weatherford's efforts to improve its capital structure, bringing gross debt levels below those of December 2019. CEO Girish Saligram emphasized the importance of this achievement in enhancing the company’s financial stability and expressed gratitude to stakeholders for their support.