Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) posts Q2 2026 loss, redeems $379M notes
Nabors Industries Ltd. reported Q2 2026 total revenues and other income of $816.9 million, compared with $838.9 million a year earlier, and a net loss attributable to Nabors of $22.3 million versus a $30.9 million loss. For the first six months of 2026, operating revenues were $1,598.3 million and the net loss attributable to Nabors was $37.5 million, compared with $2.1 million of net income in the prior-year period.
Operating cash flow for the first half of 2026 was $248.6 million, slightly above $239.5 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures totaled $317.5 million, and Nabors redeemed the remaining $379.1 million of its 7.50% senior guaranteed notes due 2028, reducing gross debt to $2.15 billion from $2.53 billion at year-end 2025. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash declined to $511.9 million from $942.8 million at the beginning of the year.
International Drilling remained the largest business, with $432.5 million of Q2 2026 operating revenues, followed by U.S. Drilling at $252.5 million. Under the 2024 Credit Agreement, Nabors had a $350.0 million undrawn revolving facility and a $150.0 million letter-of-credit tranche, with $69.7 million of letters of credit outstanding and no revolver borrowings at June 30 2026.
Positive
- Redeemed $379.1 million of 7.50% notes, eliminating this 2028 maturity and reducing gross debt to $2.15 billion from $2.53 billion at December 31, 2025.
- Generated $248.6 million of operating cash flow in the first half of 2026, slightly above $239.5 million in the prior-year period despite a net loss attributable to Nabors.
- Maintained full availability on a $350.0 million revolving credit facility under the 2024 Credit Agreement, with only $69.7 million of letters of credit outstanding and no revolver borrowings at June 30, 2026.
Negative
- Recorded a first-half 2026 net loss attributable to Nabors of $37.5 million versus net income of $2.1 million a year earlier, with basic and diluted losses per share of $3.58 compared with $1.01.
- Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash declined by $430.9 million in the first half of 2026 to $511.9 million, reflecting significant capital expenditures and the cash-funded redemption of 7.50% senior guaranteed notes.
Filing Explained
Warrant exercises added 1.1 million shares before June 11, 2026, while 138.0 million dollars of receivables remained sold but uncollected.
A Form 10-Q is an unaudited quarterly report; this filing reports Nabors’ interim financial position and results through
As of
Separately, the company’s accounts-receivable arrangements sell eligible receivables to a special-purpose entity and then to third-party financial institutions; the filing states that
The accounts-receivable purchase agreement currently runs to the earliest of
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | |
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 | 3 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 | 4 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 | 5 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 | 6 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 | 7 |
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| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 9 |
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 26 |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 36 |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 36 |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 36 |
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Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 36 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 36 |
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 37 |
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Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 37 |
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Item 5. | Other Information | 37 |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | 38 |
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Signatures | 39 | |
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | | | $ | | |
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Inventory, net | |
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Other current assets | |
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Property, plant and equipment, net | |
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Deferred income taxes | |
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Other long-term assets | |
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Total assets (1) | | $ | | | $ | | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | | | |
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Current portion of debt, net | | $ | — | | $ | | |
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Income taxes payable | |
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Long-term debt, net | |
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Deferred income taxes | |
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Total liabilities (1) | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) | | | | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
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Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | |
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Earnings (losses) per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Diluted | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Translation adjustment attributable to Nabors | | | ( | | | ( | | | ( | | | ( | |
Pension liability amortization and adjustment | |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Nabors | |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | |
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Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | | | $ | | |
Adjustments to net income (loss): | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | |
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Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | |
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Impairments and other charges | |
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Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs | | | | |
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Bargain purchase gain | | | — | |
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Losses (gains) on debt buyback | |
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Losses (gains) on sale of long-lived assets, net | |
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Share-based compensation | |
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Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net | |
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Mark-to-market (gain) loss on warrants | | | ( | |
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Other | |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: | | | | | | | |
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Inventory | |
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Other long-term assets | |
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Income taxes payable | |
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Other long-term liabilities | |
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Capital expenditures | |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Reduction in debt | | | ( | |
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Proceeds from revolving credit facilities | |
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Payment of dividend to former Parker shareholders | | | — | |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | |
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Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | | $ | | | $ | | |
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RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | | $ | | $ | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | | $ | | | $ | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
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(In thousands) | | Shares | | Value | | Value | | Income (Loss) | | Loss) | | Shares | | Interest | | Equity | | |||||||
As of March 31, 2025 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | | |
Net income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | | | | ( | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | |
Share-based compensation | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | |
Noncontrolling interest contributions (distributions) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | ( | |
Accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( | |
As of June 30, 2025 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | | |
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As of March 31, 2026 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | | |
Net income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | | | | ( | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | |
Share-based compensation | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | |
Noncontrolling interest contributions (distributions) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | ( | |
Accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( | |
Other | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | |
As of June 30, 2026 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | | |
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As of December 31, 2024 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | |
Net income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | |
Share issuance related to Parker acquisition | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
Share-based compensation | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
Noncontrolling interest contributions (distributions) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | ( |
Accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
Other | | ( | | | ( | | | ( | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
As of June 30, 2025 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | |
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As of December 31, 2025 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | |
Net income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
Noncontrolling interest contributions (distributions) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | ( |
Share-based compensation | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
Accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
Other | | ( | | | ( | | | ( | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | — | | | ( |
As of June 30, 2026 | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Nabors Industries Ltd. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 General
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” or “Nabors” mean Nabors Industries Ltd., together with our subsidiaries. References in this report to “Nabors Delaware” mean Nabors Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabors.
Our business portfolio is comprised of our global land-based and offshore drilling rig operations and other rig related services and technologies. We provide performance tools, tubular running services, directional drilling services, and innovative technologies for our own rig fleet and those operated by third parties. In addition, we design and manufacture advanced drilling equipment and provide drilling rig instrumentation. Also, we have a portfolio of technologies designed to drive energy efficiency and emissions reductions for both ourselves and third-party customers.
With operations in approximately
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Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Interim Financial Information
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Nabors have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) applicable to interim reporting. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted. Therefore, these financial statements should be read together with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“2025 Annual Report”). In management’s opinion, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to state fairly our financial position as of June 30, 2026 and the results of operations, comprehensive income (loss), cash flows and changes in equity for the periods presented herein. Interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 may not be indicative of results that will be realized for the full year ending December 31, 2026.
Principles of Consolidation
Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Nabors, as well as all majority-owned and non-majority owned subsidiaries consolidated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
In addition to the consolidation of our majority owned subsidiaries, we also consolidate variable interest entities (“VIE”) when we are determined to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE. Determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE is based on whether an entity has (a) the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and (b) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE considers all relationships between us and the VIE. Our joint venture, SANAD, which is equally owned by Saudi Aramco and Nabors, has been consolidated. As we have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact SANAD’s economic performance, including operations, maintenance and certain sourcing and procurement, we have determined Nabors to be the primary beneficiary. See Note 4—Joint Ventures. Also, we are the co-sponsor of a special purpose acquisition company (the “SPAC”) and have determined it is a VIE. Nabors is the primary beneficiary of the SPAC as we have the power to direct
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activities, the right to receive benefits and the obligation to absorb losses. Therefore, the SPAC has been consolidated. See Note 14—Special Purpose Acquisition Company.
On March 11, 2025, we completed our acquisition (the “Parker acquisition”) of Parker Drilling Company (“Parker”) resulting in Parker becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabors. Parker provides drilling services across global energy markets. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Parker since March 12, 2025. See Note 3—Parker Acquisition for additional details on the acquisition and merger.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out or weighted-average cost methods and includes the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. Inventory included the following:
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Recent accounting pronouncements
Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures, to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. This provides qualitative and quantitative updates to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures, including consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and disaggregation by jurisdiction of income taxes paid. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We adopted this ASU as required for the year ended December 31, 2025 on a prospective basis. The adoption requires us to provide additional disclosures related to our income taxes, but otherwise it does not materially impact our financial statements.
Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this update require disclosure, in the notes to financial statements, of specified information about certain costs and expenses including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization and depreciation, depletion and amortization recognized as part of oil and gas producing activities. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026. The adoption of ASU 2024-03 requires us to provide additional disclosures but will otherwise not materially impact our financial statements.
We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. We assessed ASUs not listed above and determined that they either were not applicable or do not have a material impact on our financial statements.
Note 3 Parker Acquisition
As discussed in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, on
The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the fair value of the consideration transferred is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair value of the net assets acquired amounted to approximately $
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recorded a gain of $
The bargain purchase gain was due to the decrease in the share price of our stock from the date the merger agreement was signed, to the closing date while the agreed upon purchase price of
The aggregate purchase price noted above was allocated to the major categories of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on preliminary estimated fair values as of the date of the business combination. We applied significant judgement in estimating the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to their nature or the short-term maturity of instruments. The fair value of property and equipment was determined using the cost approach, which includes assumptions related to replacement cost, physical deterioration, economic obsolescence, and floor value. Assessing the overall business enterprise value, which was compared to market multiples for market participants, involved the use of assumptions with respect to future rig counts, operation and capital cost estimates and a weighted average cost of capital reflecting the cost of capital for market participants.
We recorded the preliminary allocation of the purchase price consideration during the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded a measurement period adjustment that resulted in a decrease in property, plant and equipment, an increase in net lease assets and an increase in bargain purchase gain of $
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The table below presents the allocation of the estimated fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and the resulting gain on bargain purchase as of the closing date:
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Trade accounts payable | | $ | | |
Accrued liabilities | | | | |
Income taxes payable | | | | |
Other short-term liabilities | | | | |
Long-term debt | | | | |
Deferred income taxes | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | | |
Total liabilities assumed | | | | |
Net assets acquired | | | | |
Gain on bargain purchase | | | | |
Total consideration transferred | | $ | | |
Approximately $
Pro Forma
The following pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from our and Parker’s historical financial statements and gives effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2024. The below information reflects pro forma adjustments based on available information and certain assumptions we believe are reasonable, including the estimated tax impact of the pro forma adjustments.
The pro forma results of operations do not include any anticipated cost savings or other synergies that may result from the Parker acquisition nor do they include any estimated costs that will be incurred to integrate Parker operations. The pro forma results of operations include our merger and acquisition expenses of $
The pro forma condensed combined financial information has been included for comparative purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have actually occurred had the Parker acquisition taken place on January 1, 2024. Furthermore, the financial information is not intended to be a projection of future results.
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The following table summarizes our selected financial information on a pro forma basis:
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| (1) | Includes operating revenue from Quail Tools, LLC, which was part of the Company’s acquisition of Parker and sold to Superior Energy Services, Inc. on August 20, 2025, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 of $ |
Note 4 Joint Ventures
During 2016, we entered into an agreement with Saudi Aramco to form a joint venture known as SANAD to own, manage and operate onshore drilling rigs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. SANAD is equally owned by Saudi Aramco and Nabors.
During 2017, Nabors and Saudi Aramco each contributed $
The condensed balance sheet of SANAD, as included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, is presented below.
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Accounts payable | | $ | | | $ | |
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Total liabilities | | $ | | | $ | |
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Note 5 Accounts Receivable Purchase and Sales Agreements
The Company entered into an accounts receivable sales agreement (the “A/R Sales Agreement”) and an accounts receivable purchase agreement (the “A/R Purchase Agreement,” and, together with the A/R Sales Agreement, the “A/R Agreements”). As part of the A/R Agreements, the Company continuously sells designated eligible pools of receivables as they are originated by it and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries to a separate, bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entity (“SPE”) pursuant to the A/R Sales Agreement. Pursuant to the A/R Purchase Agreement, the SPE in turn sells, transfers, conveys and assigns to unaffiliated third-party financial institutions (the “Purchasers”) all the rights, title and interest in and to its pool of eligible receivables (the “Eligible Receivables”). The sale of the Eligible Receivables qualifies for sale accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 860 – Transfers and Servicing. During the period of this program, cash receipts from the Purchasers at the time of the sale are classified as operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows and the associated receivables are derecognized from the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at the time of the sale. The remaining receivables held by the SPE were pledged to secure the collectability of the sold Eligible Receivables. Subsequent collections on the pledged receivables, which have not been sold, will be classified as operating cash flows in our consolidated statement of cash flows at the time of collection. The amount of receivables pledged as collateral as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is approximately $
In June 2022, we entered into the Third Amendment to the A/R Purchase Agreement, which extended the term of the A/R Purchase Agreement to August 13, 2024 and increased the commitments of the Purchasers under the A/R Purchase Agreement from $
In April 2024, we entered into the Fourth Amendment to the A/R Purchase Agreement, which, among other things, extended the term of the A/R Purchase Agreement to the earliest of (i) April 1, 2027 and (ii) the date that is ninety (90) calendar days prior to the occurrence of the maturity date under and as defined in the 2024 Credit Agreement.
In August 2025, we entered into the First Amendment to the A/R Sales Agreement and the Fifth Amendment to the A/R Purchase Agreement. The First Amendment to the A/R Sales Agreement amends the agreement to, among other things, add certain subsidiaries of Parker, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as originators (the “Additional Originators”). The Fifth Amendment to the A/R Purchase Agreement amends the agreement to make changes to reflect the joinder of the Additional Originators.
The amount available for sale to the Purchasers under the A/R Purchase Agreement fluctuates over time based on the total amount of Eligible Receivables generated during the normal course of business after excluding excess concentrations and certain other ineligible receivables. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, approximately $
Note 6 Debt
Debt consisted of the following:
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Long-term debt | | $ | | | $ | | |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we redeemed the $
Credit Agreement
On June 17, 2024, Nabors Delaware amended and restated its existing credit agreement (as amended and restated, the “2024 Credit Agreement”). Under the 2024 Credit Agreement, the lenders have committed to provide to Nabors Delaware an aggregate principal amount of revolving loans at any time outstanding not in excess of $
On September 4, 2025, Nabors Delaware entered into the first amendment to the 2024 Credit Agreement to revise the restricted payments covenant to permit Nabors Delaware to repurchase up to $
On April 7, 2026, Nabors Delaware entered into an incremental joinder (the “Joinder”) to the 2024 Credit Agreement. The Joinder increased the letter of credit tranche of the 2024 Credit Agreement in an aggregate amount equal to $
The Company is required to maintain an interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest expense) of
Additionally, the Company is subject to covenants, which are subject to certain exceptions and include, among others, (a) a covenant restricting our ability to incur liens (subject to the additional liens basket of up to $
As of June 30, 2026, we had
As of the date of this report, we were in compliance with all covenants under the 2024 Credit Agreement. We expect to remain in compliance with all covenants under the 2024 Credit Agreement during the twelve-month period following the date of this report based on our current operational and financial projections. However, we can make no assurance of continued compliance if our current projections or material underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect. If we fail to comply with the covenants, the revolving credit commitment could be terminated, and any outstanding borrowings under the facility could be declared immediately due and payable.
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Note 7 Shareholders’ Equity
Common share issuance
On March 11, 2025, in connection with the completion of the Parker acquisition, we issued
Common share warrants
On May 27, 2021, the Board declared a distribution of warrants to purchase its common shares (the “Warrants”) to holders of the Company’s common shares. Holders of Nabors common shares received two-fifths of a warrant per common share held as of the record date (rounded down for any fractional warrant). Nabors issued approximately
The Warrants were recognized as derivative liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40. Accordingly, the Company recognized the Warrant instruments as liabilities at fair value and adjusted the instruments to fair value at each reporting period. The liabilities were subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value was recognized in the Company’s statement of operations. On December 31, 2025, the fair value of the Warrants was approximately $
Note 8 Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). We utilize market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market-corroborated, or generally unobservable. We primarily apply the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavor to utilize the best information available. Accordingly, we employ valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The use of unobservable inputs is intended to allow for fair value determinations in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. We are able to classify fair value balances utilizing a fair value hierarchy based on the observability of those inputs.
Under the fair value hierarchy:
| ● | Level 1 measurements include unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market; |
| ● | Level 2 measurements include quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that have been adjusted for items such as effects of restrictions for transferability and those that are not quoted but are observable through corroboration with observable market data, including quoted market prices for similar assets; and |
| ● | Level 3 measurements include those that are unobservable and of a subjective nature. |
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Our financial assets that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of short-term investments. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there were no transfers of our
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financial assets between Level 1 and Level 2 measures. No material Level 3 measurements existed for our financial assets for any of the periods presented.
Our financial liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 consisted of the Warrants, which are included in other short-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Warrants expired on June 11, 2026. As of December 31, 2025, the Warrants were carried at fair market value using their trading price and totaled $
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
We applied fair value measurements to our nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis, which consist of measurements primarily related to equity method investments, other long-lived assets and assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Based upon our review of the fair value hierarchy, the inputs used in these fair value measurements generally include Level 3 inputs but could include Level 1 and 2 inputs.
Fair Value of Debt Instruments
We estimate the fair value of our debt financial instruments in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The fair value of our long-term debt and revolving credit facilities is estimated based on quoted market prices or prices quoted from third-party financial institutions. The fair value of our debt instruments is determined using Level 2 measurements.
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The fair values of our cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Note 9 Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies
Income Tax
We operate in a number of countries and our tax returns filed in those jurisdictions are subject to review and examination by tax authorities within those jurisdictions. We do not recognize the benefit of income tax positions we believe are more likely than not to be disallowed upon challenge by a tax authority. If any tax authority successfully challenges our operational structure, intercompany pricing policies or the taxable presence of our subsidiaries in certain countries, if the terms of certain income tax treaties are interpreted in a manner that is adverse to our structure, or if we lose a material tax dispute in any country, our effective tax rate on our worldwide earnings could change substantially.
In certain jurisdictions we have recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities. Judgment and assumptions are required in determining whether deferred tax assets will be fully or partially utilized. When we estimate that all or some portion of certain deferred tax assets such as net operating loss carryforwards will not be utilized, we establish a valuation allowance for the amount we determine to be more likely than not unrealizable. We continually evaluate
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strategies that could allow for future utilization of our deferred assets. Any change in the ability to utilize such deferred assets will be accounted for in the period of the event affecting the valuation allowance. If facts and circumstances cause us to change our expectations regarding future tax consequences, the resulting adjustments could have a material effect on our financial results or cash flow. At this time, we consider it more likely than not that we will have sufficient taxable income in the future that will allow us to realize the deferred tax assets that we have recognized. However, it is possible that some of our recognized deferred tax assets, relating to net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits, could expire unused or could carryforward indefinitely without utilization. Therefore, unless we are able to generate sufficient taxable income from our component operations, a substantial valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets may be required, which would materially increase our tax expense in the period the allowance is recognized and materially adversely affect our results of operations and statement of financial condition.
Litigation
Nabors and its subsidiaries are defendants or otherwise involved in a number of lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. We estimate the range of our liability related to pending litigation when we believe the amount and range of loss can be estimated. We record our best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss with no best estimate in the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to the lawsuits or claims. As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and claims and revise our estimates. Due to uncertainties related to the resolution of lawsuits and claims, the ultimate outcome may differ from our estimates. For matters where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and significant, we disclose the nature of the matter and a range of potential exposure, unless an estimate cannot be made at the time of disclosure. In the opinion of management and based on liability accruals provided, our ultimate exposure with respect to these pending lawsuits and claims is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or cash flows, although they could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for a particular reporting period.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Including Guarantees)
We are a party to some transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements defined as “off-balance sheet arrangements” that could have a material future effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. The most significant of these off-balance sheet arrangements include the A/R Facility (see Note 5—Accounts Receivable Purchase and Sales Agreements) and certain agreements and obligations under which we provide financial or performance assurance to third parties. Certain of these financial or performance assurances serve as guarantees, including standby letters of credit issued on behalf of insurance carriers in conjunction with our workers’ compensation insurance program and other financial surety instruments such as bonds. In addition, we have provided indemnifications, which serve as guarantees, to some third parties. These guarantees include indemnification provided by Nabors to our share transfer agent and our insurance carriers. We are not able to estimate the potential future maximum payments that might be due under our indemnification guarantees.
Management believes the likelihood that we would be required to perform or otherwise incur any material losses associated with any of these guarantees is remote.
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Note 10 Earnings (Losses) Per Share
ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings (losses) per share. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260. As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings (losses) per share and calculate basic earnings (losses) per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The participating security holders are not contractually obligated to share in losses. Therefore, losses are not allocated to the participating security holders.
Basic earnings (losses) per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.
Diluted earnings (losses) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and unvested restricted shares and the if-converted method for the
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share computations is as follows:
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Net income (loss) (numerator): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss), net of tax | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | |
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | |
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Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | | | ( | | | ( | | | ( | | | ( |
Numerator for basic earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
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Total Basic | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
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Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
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Earnings (losses) per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Diluted | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
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For all periods presented, the computation of diluted earnings (losses) per share excludes shares related to outstanding stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of Nabors’ common shares and shares related to the outstanding Warrants when their exercise price or exchange price is higher than the average market price of Nabors’ common shares, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive and because they are not considered participating securities.
In any period during which the average market price of Nabors’ common shares exceeds the exercise prices of the stock options, such stock options or warrants will be included in our diluted earnings (losses) per share computation using the if-converted method of accounting. Restricted stock is included in our basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share computation using the two-class method of accounting in all periods because such stock is considered participating securities. For periods in which we experience a net loss, all potential common shares have been excluded from the calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
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The average number of shares from options and shares related to outstanding Warrants that were excluded from diluted earnings (losses) per share that would potentially dilute earnings per share in the future were as follows (in thousands):
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Additionally, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we excluded
Note 11 Supplemental Balance Sheet and Income Statement Information
Accrued liabilities included the following:
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Investment income (loss) includes the following:
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Other, net included the following:
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(Gains) losses on sales, disposals and involuntary conversions of long-lived assets | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
Asset impairment | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
Transaction related costs | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | |
Other than temporary impairment on securities | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | |
Severance and reorganization costs | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warrant and derivative valuation | | | | ( | | | ( | | | ( | | | ( |
Litigation expenses, reserves and settlements | | |
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The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, included the following:
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As of January 1, 2025 | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | |
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Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | |
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Net other comprehensive income (loss) | |
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As of June 30, 2025 | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | |
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| (1) | All amounts are net of tax. |
The line items that were reclassified to net income included the following:
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Total income (loss) before income tax | | |
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Reclassification adjustment for (gains)/ losses included in net income (loss) | | | $ | — | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | ( |
Note 12 Segment Information
Our business consists of
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The following table sets forth financial information with respect to our reportable operating segments:
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| | | U.S. Drilling | | | International Drilling | | | Drilling Solutions | | | Rig Technologies | | | Total Reportable Segments | | | Other items (1) | | | Total |
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Operating revenues | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
Direct costs | |
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Total adjusted operating income (loss) (3) | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | | | | | |
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Capital expenditures | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
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| | | U.S. Drilling | | | International Drilling | | | Drilling Solutions | | | Rig Technologies | | | Total Reportable Segments | | | Other items (1) | | | Total | |
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Direct costs | |
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Total adjusted operating income (loss) (3) | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | | | | | | | | |
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Capital expenditures | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | | |
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| | | U.S. Drilling | | | International Drilling | | | Drilling Solutions | | | Rig Technologies | | | Total Reportable Segments | | | Other items (1) | | | Total |
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Direct costs | |
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Total adjusted operating income (loss) (3) | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | | | | | |
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Capital expenditures | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
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| | | U.S. Drilling | | | International Drilling | | | Drilling Solutions | | | Rig Technologies | | | Total Reportable Segments | | | Other items (1) | | | Total | |
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Operating revenues | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | | |
Direct costs | |
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Total adjusted operating income (loss) (3) | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | | | | | | |
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Capital expenditures | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | |
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Reconciliation of segment adjusted operating income (loss) to net income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | ( | | $ | ( | | $ | | | $ | | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment (income) loss | |
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Interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on bargain purchase | | | — | | | ( | | | — | | | ( | |
Other, net | | | | | | | | | ( | | | | |
Other reconciling items (1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total segment adjusted operating income (loss) (3) | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | |
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| | 2026 | | 2025 | ||
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Total assets: | | | | | | |
U.S. Drilling | | $ | | | $ | |
International Drilling | |
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Drilling Solutions | |
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Total reportable segments | | | | | | |
Other reconciling items (4) | |
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Total | | $ | | | $ | |
| (1) | Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions related to our Rig Technologies operating segment and unallocated corporate expenses, assets and capital expenditures. |
| (2) | Other segment expenses represent general and administrative expenses and research and engineering expenses. |
| (3) | Management evaluates the performance of our operating segments using adjusted operating income (loss), which is our segment performance measure, because it believes that this financial measure reflects our ongoing profitability and performance. In addition, securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze our performance. A reconciliation to income (loss) is provided in the above table. |
| (4) | Represents corporate-related assets. |
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Note 13 Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when control of a good or service promised in a contract (i.e., performance obligation) is transferred to a customer. Control is obtained when a customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from that good or service. Contract drilling revenues are recorded over time utilizing the input method based on time elapsed. The measurement of progress considers the transfer of the service to the customer as we provide daily drilling services. We receive payment after the services have been performed by billing customers periodically (typically monthly). However, a portion of our revenues are recognized at a point-in-time as control is transferred at a distinct point in time such as with the sale of our top drives and other capital equipment. Within our drilling contracts, we have identified one performance obligation in which the transaction price is allocated.
Disaggregation of revenue
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by geographical region. The table also includes a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with the reportable segments:
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| | | U.S. Drilling | | | International Drilling | | | Drilling Solutions | | | Rig Technologies | | | Other | | | Total |
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Lower 48 | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | |
U.S. Offshore | |
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Eliminations & other | |
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Total | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
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| | | U.S. Drilling | | | International Drilling | | | Drilling Solutions | | | Rig Technologies | | | Other | | | Total |
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Lower 48 | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | |
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Eliminations & other | |
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Total | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
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| | | U.S. Drilling | | | International Drilling | | | Drilling Solutions | | | Rig Technologies | | | Other | | | Total |
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Lower 48 | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | |
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Eliminations & other | |
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Total | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
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Lower 48 | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | — | | $ | |
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Total | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | ( | | $ | |
Contract balances
We perform our obligations under a contract with a customer by transferring goods or services in exchange for consideration from the customer. We recognize a contract asset or liability when we transfer goods or services to a customer and bill an amount that differs from the revenue allocated to the related performance obligations.
The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers and these timing differences result in receivables, contract assets, or contract liabilities (deferred revenue) on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. In general, we receive payments from customers based on dayrates as stipulated in our contracts (e.g., operating rate, standby rate, etc.). The invoices billed to the customer are based on the varying rates applicable to the operating status on each rig. Accounts receivable are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional.
Dayrate contracts also may contain fees charged to the customer for up-front rig modifications, mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel. These fees are associated with contract fulfillment activities, and the related revenue (subject to any constraint on estimates of variable consideration) is allocated to a single performance obligation and recognized ratably over the initial term of the contract. Mobilization fees are generally billable to the customer in the initial phase of a contract and generate contract liabilities until they are recognized as revenue. Demobilization fees are generally received at the end of the contract and generate contract assets when they are recognized as revenue prior to becoming receivables from the customer.
We receive reimbursements from our customers for the purchase of supplies, equipment, personnel services and other services provided at their request. Reimbursable revenues are variable and subject to uncertainty as the amounts received and timing thereof are dependent on factors outside of our influence. Accordingly, these revenues are constrained and not recognized until the uncertainty is resolved, which typically occurs when the related costs are incurred on behalf of the customer. We are generally considered a principal in these transactions and record the associated revenues at the gross amounts billed to the customer.
The opening and closing balances of our receivables, contract assets and current and long-term contract liabilities are as follows:
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| | Receivables | | (Current) | | (Long-term) | | (Current) | | (Long-term) | |||||
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As of December 31, 2025 | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
As of June 30, 2026 | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
Approximately
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entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or promise to transfer a distinct good or service that forms part of a single performance obligation.
Note 14 Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Nabors Energy Transition Corp. II (“NETC II”) is our SPAC co-sponsored by Nabors and Greens Road Energy II LLC. Greens Road Energy II LLC is owned by certain members of Nabors’ management team and board members. In July 2023, NETC II completed its initial public offering of
The SPAC’s funds held in a Trust Account were invested in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act, which invests only in direct U.S. government treasury obligations. The company accounted for the non-controlling interest in the SPAC as subject to possible redemption in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” The SPAC’s common stock featured certain redemption rights, which are considered to be outside the company’s control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. As of December 31, 2025, all the holdings in the Trust Account had been distributed to shareholders.
In February 2025, NETC II entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with e2Companies LLC, a leading provider of integrated solutions for on-site power generation, distribution and energy cost-optimization. On July 11, 2025, NETC II and Merger Sub, LLC (“Merger Sub”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabors Energy Transition Sponsor II LLC (the “Sponsor”), filed a complaint against e2 in the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging that e2 breached the business combination agreement by, among other things, delaying in completing its obligations to assist with required regulatory filings and otherwise delaying in completing the business combination, engaging in non-ordinary course transactions without NETC II’s consent, and failing to provide required financials to NETC II.
On October 14, 2025, NETC II, e2, the Sponsor and Merger Sub entered into the Settlement Agreement and Release pursuant to which (i) e2 issued a secured promissory note to NETC II in an aggregate principal amount of $
The following table summarizes NETC II’s effects on changes in non-controlling interest subject to possible redemption.
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Balance, beginning of year | | $ | |
Net earnings | | | |
Balance as of June 30 | | $ | |
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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. Statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These “forward-looking statements” are based on an 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. By way of illustration, when used in this document, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “predict” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
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You should consider the following key factors when evaluating these forward-looking statements:
| ● | geopolitical events, pandemics, global and regional conflicts 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 or other breaches to our information technology systems; |
| ● | the impact of our 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 downgrade in our credit rating, covenant restrictions, availability under our secured revolving credit facility, 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; |
| ● | our ability to retain skilled employees; |
| ● | our ability to complete, and realize the expected benefits of, strategic transactions, such as our acquisition of Parker Drilling Company (“Parker”); |
| ● | changes in tax laws and the possibility of changes in other laws and regulations; |
| ● | the possibility of political or economic instability, civil disturbance, war or acts of terrorism in any of the countries in which we do business; |
| ● | 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 new tariffs, trade embargoes or sanctions; |
| ● | general economic conditions, including the capital and credit markets; and |
| ● | our ability to utilize NOLs. |
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Our business depends, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. Therefore, a sustained increase or decrease in the price of oil or natural gas that has a material impact on exploration, development and 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 highlights certain factors that we believe are important for your consideration. For a more detailed description of risk factors that may affect us or our industry, please refer to Item 1A. — Risk Factors in our 2025 Annual Report.
Management Overview
This section is intended to help you understand our results of operations and our financial condition. The results of operations discussed below include amounts pertaining to Parker after the merger closed on March 11, 2025. This information is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto.
We are a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and sustainable 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.
Outlook
Demand for our services and products is subject to a complex combination of macroeconomic, industry and company-specific factors that influence our clients’ decisions to invest in exploration, development and production activities. The volume of these activities is significantly influenced by the prices of crude oil and natural gas, which can fluctuate widely, are inherently volatile and tend to be highly sensitive to a range of factors. These factors include global supply and demand dynamics, production decisions and actions taken by major oil-producing countries, as well as geopolitical developments impacting large hydrocarbon-producing regions.
In addition to commodity price dynamics, client capital allocation priorities can materially influence drilling activity. Certain oil and gas producers may intentionally limit their capital spending as they focus on capital discipline, shareholder returns and other priorities over production growth. These actions can moderate activity levels even during periods of favorable commodity prices. Further, significant industry consolidation, particularly among U.S. operators has occurred in recent years. In certain cases, these transactions have impacted demand for drilling services, as the combined operators reassess development plans and rationalize drilling rig requirements.
Since late 2022, global energy commodity markets have experienced sustained volatility driven by evolving geopolitical dynamics, and more recently, domestic policy changes. During the first half of 2026, the conflict in the Middle East resulted in damage to oil and gas production facilities in several producing countries and a very significant curtailment in oil and gas exports from the region. The near-term impact of these events was a dramatic increase in global crude oil prices and elevated natural gas prices in certain markets.
Operator responses to the conflict have varied by region. In the Middle East, a number of offshore rigs have been placed on standby or had operations suspended. In contrast, land drilling activity in the markets where we operate has remained resilient, and in our case, has increased modestly.
In the United States, operators generally maintained or increased their drilling activity, as oil prices strengthened. However, most larger U.S. operators remain committed to their prior spending plans and have not increased drilling activity levels in response to the recent movement in oil prices.
Also in the United States, leading-edge rig pricing has begun to increase, supporting widening daily rig margins. At the same time, continued gains in drilling efficiency have enabled U.S. oil and gas producers to sustain production levels with fewer rigs. As a result, while rig pricing dynamics are improving, these efficiency gains have reduced the number of rigs required.
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Internationally, we continue to see constructive medium- to longer-term fundamentals supported by production capacity expansion and the development of unconventional resources in a number of key markets. In many of these regions, drilling activity is supported by longer-term contractual agreements, which tend to moderate near-term volatility. Nevertheless, activity levels may be affected by near-term geopolitical developments, supply-chain disruptions and customer-specific capital allocation decisions.
Comparison of the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 totaled $814.8 million, representing a decrease of $18.0 million, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. For a more detailed description of operating results, see Segment Results of Operations below.
Net loss attributable to Nabors totaled $22.3 million ($2.04 per diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to net loss attributable to Nabors of $30.9 million ($2.71 per diluted share) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, or an $8.6 million increase in net income. See Segment Results of Operations and Other Financial Information below for additional discussion.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 totaled $71.4 million, representing a decrease of $11.4 million, or 14%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. This is reflective of decreases in workforce costs and general operating costs related to Quail Tools, LLC, which was sold on August 20, 2025 along with a reduction in staffing levels and general-cost-reduction effects in our corporate offices subsequent to the acquisition of Parker Drilling.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $160.5 million, representing a decrease of $14.5 million, or 8%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease is a result of the assets sold as part of the sale of Quail Tools, LLC on August 20, 2025.
Segment Results of Operations
The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:
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| (In thousands, except percentages and rig activity) | | |||||||||
U.S. Drilling | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | $ | 252,459 | | $ | 255,438 | | $ | (2,979) | | (1) | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | $ | 30,961 | | $ | 39,788 | | $ | (8,827) | | (22) | % |
Average rigs working (2) |
| 77.8 | |
| 72.4 | |
| 5.4 | | 7 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
International Drilling | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | $ | 432,497 | | $ | 384,970 | | $ | 47,527 | | 12 | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | $ | 45,860 | | $ | 36,051 | | $ | 9,809 | | 27 | % |
Average rigs working (2) |
| 93.4 | |
| 85.9 | |
| 7.5 | | 9 | % |
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Drilling Solutions | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | $ | 110,640 | | $ | 170,283 | | $ | (59,643) | | (35) | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | $ | 32,125 | | $ | 50,365 | | $ | (18,240) |
| (36) | % |
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Rig Technologies | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | $ | 37,485 | | $ | 36,527 | | $ | 958 | | 3 | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | $ | 1,497 | | $ | 1,721 | | $ | (224) |
| (13) | % |
| (1) | Adjusted operating income (loss) is our measure of segment profit and loss. See Note 12—Segment Information to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of the report. |
| (2) | 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. |
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U.S. Drilling
Operating revenues for our U.S. Drilling segment decreased by $3.0 million or 1% during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding prior year period. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decline in day rates partially offset by a 7% increase in the average rigs working.
International Drilling
Operating revenues for our International Drilling segment during the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $47.5 million or 12% compared to the corresponding prior year period. The increase is primarily attributable to a 9% increase in the average rigs working, reflecting increased drilling activity, along with improved pricing, as market conditions and demand for our international drilling services have increased since the prior year.
Drilling Solutions
Operating revenues for this segment decreased by $59.6 million or 35% during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding prior year period. The decrease is primarily attributable to operating revenue from Quail Tools, LLC, which is included in the activity for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Quail Tools, LLC was sold on August 20, 2025.
Rig Technologies
Operating revenues for our Rig Technologies segment increased by $1.0 million or 3% during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding prior year period due to the overall increase in activity.
Other Financial Information
Interest expense
Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $42.7 million, representing a decrease of $13.4 million, or 24%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in our average outstanding debt balance throughout the three months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Other, net
Other, net for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was a loss of $5.7 million compared to $6.1 million loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025 representing a $0.4 million decrease in loss. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, the amount primarily consisted of $5.2 million related to severance and reorganization costs, $1.1 million related to increases in litigation reserves and $0.8 million in foreign currency transaction losses, which was offset by $1.0 million of mark-to-market gains on the common share warrants. In comparison, the amount during the three months ended June 30, 2025 primarily consisted of $2.1 million in foreign currency transaction losses, $3.8 million of other than temporary impairment on securities and $7.1 million related to severance and reorganization costs, which was offset by $3.2 million of mark-to-market gains on the common share warrants and $11.7 million in gain on sales of assets.
Income tax
Our worldwide tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $16.4 million compared to $23.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in tax expense was primarily attributable to the change in amount and geographic mix of our pre-tax earnings (losses).
Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 totaled $1.6 billion, representing an increase of $29.4 million, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. For a more detailed description of operating results, see Segment Results of Operations below.
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Net loss attributable to Nabors totaled $37.5 million ($3.58 per diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to net income attributable to Nabors of $2.1 million ($1.01 loss per diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, or a $39.6 million decrease in net income. See Segment Results of Operations and Other Financial Information below for additional discussion.
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 totaled $143.1 million, representing a decrease of $8.1 million, or 5%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. This is reflective of decreases in workforce costs and general operating costs related to Quail Tools, LLC, which was sold on August 20, 2025 along with a reduction in staffing levels and general-cost-reduction effects in our corporate offices subsequent to the acquisition of Parker Drilling.
Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $316.7 million, representing a decrease of $13.0 million, or 4%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease is a result of the assets sold as part of the sale of Quail Tools, LLC, which was sold on August 20, 2025.
Segment Results of Operations
The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:
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U.S. Drilling | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | | $ | 493,603 | | $ | 486,184 | | $ | 7,419 | | 2 | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | | $ | 55,585 | | $ | 71,387 | | $ | (15,802) | | (22) | % |
Average rigs working (2) | |
| 76.5 | |
| 70.3 | |
| 6.2 | | 9 | % |
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International Drilling | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | | $ | 851,993 | | $ | 766,688 | | $ | 85,305 | | 11 | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | | $ | 86,617 | | $ | 69,009 | | $ | 17,608 | | 26 | % |
Average rigs working (2) | |
| 93.0 | |
| 85.4 | |
| 7.6 | | 9 | % |
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Drilling Solutions | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | | $ | 216,862 | | $ | 263,462 | | $ | (46,600) | | (18) | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | | $ | 63,997 | | $ | 83,278 | | $ | (19,281) |
| (23) | % |
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Rig Technologies | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating revenues | | $ | 64,707 | | $ | 80,692 | | $ | (15,985) | | (20) | % |
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | | $ | (391) | | $ | 6,056 | | $ | (6,447) |
| (106) | % |
| (3) | Adjusted operating income (loss) is our measure of segment profit and loss. See Note 12—Segment Information to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of the report. |
| (4) | 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. |
U.S. Drilling
Operating revenues for our U.S. Drilling segment increased by $7.4 million or 2% during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding prior year period. The increase is primarily attributable to a 9% increase in the average rigs working, reflecting increased drilling activity that was partially offset by a decline in day rates.
International Drilling
Operating revenues for our International Drilling segment during the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $85.3 million or 11% compared to the corresponding prior year period. The increase is primarily attributable to a 9%
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increase in the average rigs working, along with improved pricing, as market conditions and demand for our international drilling services have increased since the prior year.
Drilling Solutions
Operating revenues for this segment decreased by $46.6 million or 18% during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding prior year period. The decrease is primarily attributable to operating revenues from Quail Tools, LLC, which was included in the activity for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Quail Tools, LLC was sold on August 20, 2025. This decrease was partially offset by a full six months of activity for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from our Parker Drilling acquisition, which was completed on March 11, 2025.
Rig Technologies
Operating revenues for our Rig Technologies segment decreased by $16.0 million or 20% during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the corresponding prior year period due to a decline in activity.
Other Financial Information
Interest expense
Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $86.4 million, representing a decrease of $24.0 million, or 22%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in our average outstanding debt balance throughout the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Gain on bargain purchase
Gain on bargain purchase for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $0 and $116.5 million, respectively. The gain on bargain purchase was related to the Parker acquisition in the first quarter of 2025.
Other, net
Other, net for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was a gain of $7.7 million compared to $50.9 million loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025 representing a $58.2 million increase in income. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the amount primarily consisted of $15.3 million from decreased reserves and a favorable settlement related to litigation, which was offset by $5.8 million related to severance and reorganization costs, $1.7 million in loss recognized for debt buybacks and $2.0 million in foreign currency transaction losses. In comparison, the amount during the six months ended June 30, 2025 primarily consisted of $26.5 million in asset impairments related to assets held in Russia, $19.1 million of transaction related costs and $12.2 million related to severance and reorganization costs, which was offset by $7.4 million of mark-to-market gains on the common share warrants and $15.8 million in gain on sales of assets.
Income tax
Our worldwide tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $33.3 million compared to $38.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in tax expense was primarily attributable to the change in amount and geographic mix of our pre-tax earnings (losses).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Financial Condition and Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and investments, availability under the 2024 Credit Agreement and cash generated from operations. As of June 30, 2026, we had cash and short-term investments of $509.8 million and working capital of $563.5 million. As of December 31, 2025, we had cash and short-term investments of $940.7 million and working capital of $558.6 million.
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On June 30, 2026, we had no borrowings and $69.7 million of letters of credit outstanding under the 2024 Credit Agreement, which had a total borrowing capacity of $350.0 million and a separate letter of credit tranche that permits us to issue letters of credit with total reimbursement obligations not to exceed $125 million, which was, on April 4, 2026, increased to $150.0 million by the Joinder, with letters of credit not affecting revolving loan capacity and vice versa.
The 2024 Credit Agreement requires us to maintain an interest coverage ratio (EBITDA/interest expense of 2.75:1.00) and a minimum guarantor value, requiring the guarantors (other than the Company) and their subsidiaries to own at least 90% of the consolidated property, plant and equipment of the Company. Additionally, the Company is subject to certain covenants (which are subject to certain exceptions) and include, among others, (a) a covenant restricting our ability to incur liens (subject to the additional liens basket of up to $150.0 million, among other exceptions), (b) a covenant restricting its ability to pay dividends or make other distributions with respect to its capital stock and to repurchase certain indebtedness, and (c) a covenant restricting the ability of the Company’s subsidiaries to incur debt (subject to the grower debt basket of up to $100.0 million). The facility matures on the earlier of (a) June 17, 2029 and (b) to the extent 50% or more of the principal amount of the 1.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes due June 2029 remains outstanding on the date that is 90 days prior to the applicable maturity date for such indebtedness, then such 90th day.
As of the date of this report, we were in compliance with all covenants under the 2024 Credit Agreement, including those regarding the required interest coverage ratio and minimum guarantor value, which were 4.69:1.00 and 99.8%, respectively, as of June 30, 2026. If we fail to perform our obligations under the covenants, the revolving credit commitments under the 2024 Credit Agreement could be terminated, and any outstanding borrowings under the facilities could be declared immediately due and payable. If necessary, we have the ability to manage our covenant compliance by taking certain actions including reductions in discretionary capital or other types of controllable expenditures, monetization of assets, amending or renegotiating the revolving credit agreement, accessing capital markets through a variety of alternative methods, or any combination of these alternatives. We expect to remain in compliance with all covenants under the 2024 Credit Agreement during the twelve-month period following the date of this report based on our current operational and financial projections, including after giving effect to the Parker acquisition. However, we can make no assurance of continued compliance if our current projections or material underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect. If we fail to comply with the covenants, the revolving credit commitment could be terminated, and any outstanding borrowings under the facility could be declared immediately due and payable.
Our ability to access capital markets or to otherwise obtain sufficient financing may be affected by our senior unsecured debt ratings as provided by the major credit rating agencies in the United States and our historical ability to access these markets as needed. While there can be no assurances that we will be able to access these markets in the future, we believe that we will be able to access capital markets or otherwise obtain financing in order to satisfy any payment obligation that might arise upon maturity, exchange or purchase of our notes and our debt facilities, loss of availability of our revolving credit facilities and our A/R Agreements (see—Accounts Receivable Purchase and Sales Agreements, below), and that any cash payment due, in addition to our other cash obligations, would not ultimately have a material adverse impact on our liquidity or financial position. The major U.S. credit rating agencies have previously downgraded our senior unsecured debt rating to non-investment grade. These and any further ratings downgrades could adversely impact our ability to access debt markets in the future, increase the cost of future debt, and potentially require us to post letters of credit for certain obligations.
We had seven letter-of-credit facilities with various banks as of June 30, 2026. Availability under these facilities as of June 30, 2026 was as follows:
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| | June 30, | |
| | 2026 | |
| | (In thousands) | |
Credit available | | $ | 270,333 |
Less: Letters of credit outstanding, inclusive of financial and performance guarantees | |
| 131,689 |
Remaining availability | | $ | 138,644 |
As of June 30, 2026, approximately 29%, 15% and 14% of our net accounts receivable balance was related to our operations in Saudi Arabia, U.S. and Mexico, respectively. Our largest customer in Mexico has a history of making late payments and, in more recent periods, has utilized third-party financial institutions to pay certain of our receivables. The balances due are not in dispute; however, additional or continued delays in customer payments in the future could differ from historical practice and management’s current expectations.
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Accounts Receivable Purchase and Sales Agreements
On September 13, 2019, we entered into an accounts receivables sales agreement (the “A/R Sales Agreement”) and an accounts receivables purchase agreement (the “A/R Purchase Agreement” and, together with the A/R Sales Agreement, the “A/R Agreements”), whereby the originators, all of whom are our subsidiaries, sold or contributed, and will on an ongoing basis continue to sell or contribute, certain of their domestic trade accounts receivables to a wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity (“SPE”). The SPE in turn, sells, transfers, conveys and assigns to third-party financial institutions (“Purchasers”), all the rights, title and interest in and to its pool of eligible receivables.
Over the term of the facility, we entered into a number of amendments. Most recently, in August 2025, we entered into the First Amendment to the A/R Sales Agreement and the Fifth Amendment to the A/R Purchase Agreement. The First Amendment to the A/R Sales Agreement amends the agreement to, among other things, add certain subsidiaries of Parker Drilling Company, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as originators (the “Additional Originators”). The Fifth Amendment to the A/R Purchase Agreement amends the agreement to make changes to reflect the joinder of the Additional Originators.
The amount available for purchase under the A/R Agreements fluctuates over time based on the total amount of eligible receivables generated during the normal course of business after excluding excess concentrations and certain other ineligible receivables. The maximum purchase commitment of the Purchasers under the A/R Agreements is $250.0 million and the amount of receivables purchased by the third-party Purchasers as of June 30, 2026 was $138.0 million.
The originators, Nabors Delaware, the SPE, and the Company provide representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities under the A/R Agreements and the Indemnification Guarantee. See further details at Note 5—Accounts Receivable Purchase and Sales Agreements.
Other Indebtedness
See Note 6—Debt, for further details about our financing arrangements, including our debt securities.
Future Cash Requirements
Our current cash and investments, projected cash flows from operations, proceeds from equity or debt issuances, the A/R Agreements and the facilities under our 2024 Credit Agreement are expected to adequately finance our purchase commitments, capital expenditures, acquisitions, scheduled debt service requirements, and all other expected cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, we can make no assurances that our current operational and financial projections will prove to be correct. A sustained period of highly depressed oil and natural gas prices could have a significant effect on our customers’ capital expenditure spending and therefore our operations, cash flows and liquidity.
Purchase commitments outstanding at June 30, 2026 totaled approximately $335.2 million, primarily for capital expenditures, other operating expenses and purchases of inventory. We can reduce planned expenditures if necessary or increase them if market conditions and new business opportunities warrant it. The level of our outstanding purchase commitments and our expected level of capital expenditures over the next 12 months represent a number of capital programs that are currently underway or planned.
See our discussion of guarantees issued by Nabors that could have a potential impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows in future periods included below under “Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Including Guarantees).”
There have been no material changes to the contractual cash obligations that were included in our 2025 Annual Report.
We may from time to time seek to retire or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases or exchanges for equity securities, both in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors and may involve material amounts.
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Cash Flows
Our cash flows depend, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. Sustained decreases in the price of oil or natural gas could have a material impact on these activities and could also materially affect our cash flows. Certain sources and uses of cash, such as the level of discretionary capital expenditures or acquisitions, purchases and sales of investments, dividends, loans, issuances and repurchases of debt and of our common shares are within our control and are adjusted as necessary based on market conditions. We discuss our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 below.
Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $248.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net cash provided of $239.5 million during the corresponding 2025 period. Operating cash flows are our primary source of capital and liquidity. Cash from operating results (before working capital changes) was $342.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $38.5 million when compared to $303.7 million in the corresponding 2025 period. This was due to the increase in activity across our business for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. Changes in working capital items such as collection of receivables, other deferred revenue arrangements and payments of operating payables are also significant factors affecting operating cash flows and can be highly volatile in periods of increasing or decreasing activity levels. Changes in working capital items used $93.6 million in cash flows during the six months ended June 30, 2026, a $29.4 million favorable change as compared to the $64.2 million in cash flows used by working capital in the corresponding 2025 period.
Investing Activities. Net cash used by investing activities totaled $292.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to net cash used of $210.9 million during the corresponding 2025 period. Our primary use of cash for investing activities is capital expenditures for rig-related enhancements, new construction and equipment, and sustaining capital expenditures. During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we used cash for capital expenditures totaling $290.6 million and $343.9 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we received $84.4 million in cash acquired in the Parker acquisition, net of cash paid.
Financing Activities. Net cash used by financing activities totaled $385.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we repaid $379.1 million of outstanding long-term debt.
Net cash used by financing activities totaled $21.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we paid off the Parker term loan of $177.8 million and received proceeds from the Credit Agreement of $178.0 million.
Other Matters
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Including Guarantees)
We are a party to transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements defined as “off-balance sheet arrangements” that could have a material future effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. The most significant of these off-balance sheet arrangements include the A/R Agreements (see —Accounts Receivable Purchase and Sales Agreements, above) and certain agreements and obligations under which we provide financial or performance assurance to third parties. Certain of these financial or performance assurances serve as guarantees, including standby letters of credit issued on behalf of insurance carriers in conjunction with our workers’ compensation insurance program and other financial surety instruments such as bonds. In addition, we have provided indemnifications that serve as guarantees to some third parties. These guarantees include indemnification provided by us to our share transfer agent and our insurance carriers. We are not able to estimate the potential future maximum payments that might be due under our indemnification guarantees. Management believes the likelihood that we would be required to perform or otherwise incur any material losses associated with any of these guarantees is remote.
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The following table summarizes the total maximum amount of financial guarantees issued by Nabors:
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| | 2026 | | 2027 | | 2028 | | Thereafter | | Total |
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| | (In thousands) |
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Financial standby letters of credit and other financial surety instruments | | $ | 31,285 |
| 842 |
| 1,975 |
| 80 | | $ | 34,182 | |
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We may be exposed to market risks arising from the use of financial instruments in the ordinary course of business as discussed in our 2025 Annual Report. There were no material changes in our exposure to market risk during the six months ended June 30, 2026 from those disclosed in our 2025 Annual Report.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 9 — Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation for information regarding our legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the information set forth elsewhere in this report, the risk factors set forth in Part 1, Item 1A, of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be carefully considered when evaluating us. These risks are not the only risks we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business. There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part 1, Item 1A, or our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
We withheld the following shares of our common shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with grants of share awards during the three months ended June 30, 2026 from the distributions described below. These shares
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may be deemed to be “issuer purchases” of shares that are required to be disclosed pursuant to this Item, but were not purchased as part of a publicly announced program to purchase common shares:
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| | Total | | Average | | Purchased as | | Yet Be |
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| | Number of | | Price | | Part of Publicly | | Purchased |
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Period | | Shares | | Paid per | | Announced | | Under the |
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) | | Repurchased | | Share (1) | | Program | | Program (2) |
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April 1 - April 30 | | — | | $ | 79.99 | | — | | 278,914 | |
May 1 - May 31 | | — | | $ | 102.61 | | — | | 278,914 | |
June 1 - June 30 | | — | | $ | — | | — | | 278,914 | |
| (1) | Shares were withheld from employees and directors to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations due in connection with grants of shares under our 2016 Stock Plan. Each of the 2016 Stock Plan and the 1999 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors provide for the withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations, but do not specify a maximum number of shares that can be withheld for this purpose. These shares were not purchased as part of a publicly announced program to purchase common shares. |
| (2) | In August 2015, our Board authorized a share repurchase program under which we may repurchase up to $400.0 million of our common shares in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The program was reaffirmed by the Board in February 2019 and in May 2025. Through June 30, 2026, we repurchased 0.3 million of our common shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $121.1 million under this program. As of June 30, 2026, we had $278.9 million that remained authorized under the program that may be used to repurchase shares. The repurchased shares, which are held by our subsidiaries, are registered and tradable subject to applicable securities law limitations and have the same rights as other outstanding shares. As of June 30, 2026, our subsidiaries held 1.2 million of our common shares. |
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
| (a) | None. |
| (b) | None. |
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
10.1 | | Incremental Joinder to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2026, among Nabors Industries, Inc., as Borrower, Nabors Industries Ltd., as Holdings, BOKF, NA dba Bank of Texas, as the incremental letters of credit facility participant, the Issuing Banks party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 1 to our Current Report Form 8-K (File No. 001-32657) filed with the SEC on April 7, 2026). |
31.1 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Anthony G. Petrello, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer* |
31.2 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Miguel Rodriguez, Chief Financial Officer* |
32.1 | | Certifications required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350), executed by Anthony G. Petrello, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Miguel Rodriguez, Chief Financial Officer.* |
101.INS | | Inline XBRL Instance Document* |
101.SCH | | Inline XBRL Schema Document* |
101.CAL | | Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document* |
101.LAB | | Inline XBRL Label Linkbase Document* |
101.PRE | | Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document* |
101.DEF | | Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document* |
104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document) |
*Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. | |
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| By: | /s/ ANTHONY G. PETRELLO |
| | Anthony G. Petrello |
| | Chairman, President and |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| By: | /s/ MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ |
| | Miguel Rodriguez |
| | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Accounting Officer) |
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| Date: | July 31, 2026 |
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