Adage discloses 8.01% Nabors Industries (NBR) ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Adage Capital Management, L.P., together with Robert Atchinson and Phillip Gross, filed a Schedule 13G reporting a significant ownership position in Nabors Industries Ltd. common shares.

The reporting group beneficially owns 1,260,000 Common Shares, representing 8.01% of the class, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over all of these shares and no sole power. The reported percentage is based on 15,722,454 Common Shares outstanding as of October 27, 2025, as disclosed in Nabors Industries’ Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The filers certify that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Nabors Industries.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Nabors Industries Ltd.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares, par value $0.05 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

G6359F137

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G6359F137

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Adage Capital Management, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,260,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,260,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,260,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.01 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, PN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G6359F137

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Robert Atchinson

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,260,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,260,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,260,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.01 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, IN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G6359F137

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Phillip Gross

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,260,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,260,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,260,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.01 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Nabors Industries Ltd.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Crown House, Second Floor, 4 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton, HM08 Bermuda
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This statement is filed by: (i) Adage Capital Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("ACM"), as the investment manager of Adage Capital Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("ACP"), with respect to the common shares, par value $0.05 per share ("Common Shares") of Nabors Industries Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company (the "Company") directly held by ACP; (ii) Robert Atchinson ("Mr. Atchinson"), as (1) managing member of Adage Capital Advisors, L.L.C., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("ACA"), managing member of Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("ACPGP"), general partner of ACP and (2) managing member of Adage Capital Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("ACPLLC"), general partner of ACM, with respect to the Common Shares directly held by ACP; and (iii) Phillip Gross ("Mr. Gross"), as (1) managing member of ACA, managing member of ACPGP and (2) managing member of ACPLLC, general partner of ACM, with respect to the Common Shares directly held by ACP. The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons." Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party. The filing of this statement should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by any Reporting Person as to beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The address of the business office of each of the Reporting Persons is 200 Clarendon Street, 52nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
(c)	Citizenship: ACM is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Messrs. Gross and Atchinson are citizens of the United States.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares, par value $0.05 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: G6359F137
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference. The percentage set forth in this Schedule 13G is calculated based upon an aggregate of 15,722,454 Common Shares outstanding as of October 27, 2025, as reported in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2025.
(b)	Percent of class: 8.01%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: The information required by Item 4(c)(i) is set forth in Row 5 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: The information required by Item 4(c)(ii) is set forth in Row 6 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: The information required by Item 4(c)(iii) is set forth in Row 7 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: The information required by Item 4(c)(iv) is set forth in Row 8 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. See Item 2(a).
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Adage Capital Management, L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Robert Atchinson
Name/Title:	By: Adage Capital Partners LLC, its General Partner, By: Robert Atchinson, its Managing Member
Date:	02/12/2026

Robert Atchinson

Signature:	/s/ Robert Atchinson
Name/Title:	Robert Atchinson, individually
Date:	02/12/2026

Phillip Gross

Signature:	/s/ Phillip Gross
Name/Title:	Phillip Gross, individually
Date:	02/12/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 99.1: Joint Filing Agreement

FAQ

What stake does Adage Capital hold in Nabors Industries (NBR)?

Adage Capital Management, L.P. and related reporting persons beneficially own 1,260,000 Nabors Industries common shares, representing 8.01% of the outstanding class. This position is reported with shared voting and shared dispositive power over all of those shares.

How was Adage’s 8.01% ownership in Nabors Industries (NBR) calculated?

The 8.01% figure is based on 1,260,000 Nabors Industries common shares reported as beneficially owned, compared against 15,722,454 common shares outstanding as of October 27, 2025, as disclosed in Nabors Industries’ Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Who are the reporting persons on the Nabors Industries (NBR) Schedule 13G?

The Schedule 13G lists Adage Capital Management, L.P., Robert Atchinson, and Phillip Gross as reporting persons. Adage acts as investment manager to Adage Capital Partners, L.P., which directly holds the Nabors Industries shares, with Atchinson and Gross serving in managing member and general partner roles.

Does Adage Capital seek to influence control of Nabors Industries (NBR)?

The reporting persons certify that the Nabors Industries securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. They state the shares were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Nabors Industries or in connection with such a transaction.

What voting and dispositive powers does Adage report over Nabors Industries (NBR) shares?

For each reporting person, the filing shows zero sole voting and sole dispositive power, and 1,260,000 shares of shared voting and shared dispositive power. This means decisions regarding voting and disposition of all reported shares are made on a shared, not individual, basis.

On what date did Adage’s Nabors Industries (NBR) position trigger this Schedule 13G?

The Schedule 13G identifies December 31, 2025 as the date of the event requiring the filing. As of that date, the reporting persons’ beneficial ownership of Nabors Industries common shares reached the 8.01% level disclosed in the document.