Valaris Q3 net income falls to $46.1M from $188M
All ten active drillships are on contract, and the pending Transocean combination has received required regulatory approvals.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Valaris Ltd (VAL) reported third-quarter 2026 total operating revenues of $593.6 million, net income attributable to Valaris of $46.1 million and non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $150.6 million. Total operating revenues were up 10% and Adjusted EBITDA up 56% from the second quarter; in Q3 2025, Adjusted EBITDA was $163.2 million and net income attributable to Valaris was $188.1 million. Revenue efficiency was 97% for the quarter, and all ten active drillships were on contract.
Middle East conflicts had approximately $24 million of negative impact on Adjusted EBITDA, compared with $30 million in Q2. Valaris added approximately $600 million in contract backlog since reporting Q2 results; total backlog was $4,750.1 million as of November 2, 2026. Cash and cash equivalents were $525.1 million as of September 30, 2026, and net cash provided by operating activities was $155.3 million for the first nine months, compared with $474.0 million a year earlier. The pending business combination with Transocean Ltd. has received required regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close on or about December 1, 2026.
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Positive
- Moderate pointQ3 total operating revenues reached $593.6 million, up 10% quarter over quarter.
- Moderate pointQ3 Adjusted EBITDA reached $150.6 million, up 56% quarter over quarter.
Negative
- Moderate pointYear-over-year net income attributable to Valaris: $46.1 million versus $188.1 million.
- Moderate pointNine-month operating cash flow: $155.3 million versus $474.0 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointMiddle East conflicts had approximately $24 million of negative Q3 Adjusted EBITDA impact.
- Minor pointQ3 Adjusted EBITDA: $150.6 million versus $163.2 million a year earlier.
Filing Explained
Valaris says backlog is based on signed contracts, but some may still depend on a final investment decision or include customer termination rights.
Valaris defines Adjusted EBITDA as a non-GAAP measure and says it should not be treated as an indication of operating cash flow or liquidity.
The
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total operating revenues: $593.6 million
Net income attributable to Valaris: $46.1 million
Adjusted EBITDA: $150.6 million
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7 metrics
Total operating revenues
$593.6 million
Third quarter 2026; up 10% from Q2 2026
Net income attributable to Valaris
$46.1 million
Third quarter 2026; $188.1 million in Q3 2025
Adjusted EBITDA
$150.6 million
Third quarter 2026; $96.5 million in Q2 2026 and $163.2 million in Q3 2025
Net cash provided by operating activities
$155.3 million
Nine months ended September 30, 2026; $474.0 million in the comparable 2025 period
Cash and cash equivalents
$525.1 million
As of September 30, 2026
Contract backlog
$4,750.1 million
As of November 2, 2026
Negative Adjusted EBITDA impact from Middle East conflicts
Approximately $24 million
Third quarter 2026
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, revenue efficiency, contract drilling backlog, reimbursable revenues, +1 more
5 terms
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $150.6 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
revenue efficiency technical
"Revenue efficiency of 97% during the quarter"
A measure of how effectively a company turns its sales-related resources — such as marketing spending, sales staff, or operational capacity — into actual revenue. Investors use it to judge whether growth is coming from smart use of resources or simply from pouring more money into sales; like checking how many apples you get per dollar spent on seeds and labor, higher revenue efficiency means more output for the same input and typically signals healthier profit potential.
contract drilling backlog financial
"contract drilling backlog reflects commitments represented by signed drilling contracts"
reimbursable revenues financial
"Reimbursable revenues represent reimbursements from our customers"
bareboat charters technical
"recommenced long-term bareboat charters with ARO"
A bareboat charter is an arrangement where a person or company rents a boat entirely without a crew or additional services, essentially taking full control of the vessel as if it were their own. This type of leasing matters to investors because it can influence a company’s revenue and fleet utilization, affecting its profitability and financial stability in the maritime industry.
Earnings Snapshot
Total operating revenues: $593.6 million · Guidance included
Third quarter 2026
Total operating revenues
$593.6 million
Up 10% from Q2 2026
Net income attributable to Valaris
$46.1 million
Compared with $188.1 million in Q3 2025
Adjusted EBITDA
$150.6 million
Up 56% from Q2 2026; $163.2 million in Q3 2025
Guidance
Valaris does not intend to hold future earnings conference calls or provide updates to forward-looking guidance in connection with the pending business combination with Transocean Ltd.
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
How much revenue did Valaris (VAL) report in Q3 2026?
Valaris reported total operating revenues of $593.6 million for Q3 2026, up 10% from Q2 2026. Net income attributable to Valaris was $46.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $150.6 million.
How much did Middle East conflicts affect Valaris (VAL) in Q3 2026?
Valaris said the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East had approximately $24 million of negative impact on Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA, compared with $30 million in Q2 2026. It said the adverse impacts began to moderate during the third quarter, primarily because of lower war-risk insurance costs after longer-term policies were negotiated at lower rates.
When is Valaris's (VAL) combination with Transocean expected to close?
Valaris said the pending business combination with Transocean Ltd. has received the required regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close on or about December 1, 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT | 2 | ||||
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition | 2 | ||||
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits | 3 | ||||
SIGNATURE | 4 | ||||
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 2.02 is a copy of the press release dated November 2, 2026 of Valaris Limited announcing its Third Quarter 2026 results.
The information furnished in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Valaris Limited, dated November 2, 2026 | |||||||
| 101 | Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | |||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Valaris Limited | ||||||||
| November 2, 2026 | /s/ CHRISTOPHER T. WEBER | |||||||
Christopher T. Weber Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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 | www.valaris.com | Press Release | ||||||||||||||||||
Valaris Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Hamilton, Bermuda, November 2, 2026… Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) ("Valaris" or the "Company") today reported third quarter 2026 results.
President and Chief Executive Officer Anton Dibowitz said, “I want to thank our employees across the organization for their continued focus on delivering safe, reliable and efficient operations. Their strong execution helped us achieve revenue efficiency of 97% in the third quarter and 98% year to date, contributing to solid financial results.”
Dibowitz added, “These results are particularly commendable given we have returned four drillships back to work this year following significant idle periods and have been impacted by the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Fleet utilization is increasing, and all ten of our active drillships are now on contract, positioning us to generate meaningful earnings and cash flow.”
Dibowitz continued, “The outlook for our business is increasingly positive. The pipeline of deepwater opportunities remains robust, the opportunities continue to convert to contracts, and day rates are moving higher, driven by favorable market fundamentals and strong customer demand for high-specification drillships.”
Dibowitz concluded, “Our pending business combination with Transocean has received the required regulatory approvals and is anticipated to close on or about December 1, 2026. We remain confident that the pending transaction will create meaningful value through expected synergies and the enhanced capabilities of the combined company.”
Financial and Operational Highlights
•Total operating revenues of $594 million and net income of $47 million
•Adjusted EBITDA of $151 million, which includes approximately $24 million of negative impacts from the Middle East conflicts
•Revenue efficiency of 97% during the quarter and 98% year to date
•Successful contract startup of drillships VALARIS DS-15 during the quarter, following installation of CML+, and VALARIS DS-18 subsequent to quarter end
•Jackups VALARIS 250 and 116 recommenced long-term bareboat charters with ARO following major shipyard projects completed in the Middle East
•Received the Center for Offshore Safety’s 2026 Safety Leadership Award, marking the fourth consecutive year the Company has received this recognition
•Added approximately $600 million of new contract backlog since reporting second quarter results, increasing total backlog to approximately $4.8 billion
•Further high-graded the fleet through the sale of semisubmersible VALARIS MS-1 for recycling and long-term stacked jackup VALARIS 111 for conversion to a mobile offshore production unit
Third Quarter Review
Net income of $47 million was in line with the second quarter 2026. Adjusted EBITDA of $151 million compared to $97 million in the second quarter 2026.
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Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items increased to $556 million from $502 million in the second quarter 2026. The increase was primarily due to more operating days and higher average daily revenues for the floater fleet, as three drillships commenced new contracts during the second and third quarters following idle periods, and another drillship commenced a new contract at a higher day rate in the third quarter. These increases were partially offset by fewer operating days for the jackup fleet.
Contract drilling expenses exclusive of reimbursable items of $380 million were in line with the second quarter 2026. Higher costs for the floater fleet were offset by lower costs for the jackup fleet, including rigs leased to ARO.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $26 million from $27 million in the second quarter 2026.
Merger and integration expenses, which are primarily related to professional fees incurred in connection with the pending business combination with Transocean, increased to $16 million from $11 million in the second quarter 2026.
Other income decreased to $20 million from $30 million in the second quarter 2026, primarily due to lower pre-tax gains recognized on asset sales.
Tax expense increased to $55 million from $34 million in the second quarter 2026. The third quarter tax provision included a $23 million discrete tax expense, which is primarily non-cash and related to rig sales. The second quarter tax provision included a $6 million discrete tax benefit, primarily related to the resolution of prior-period tax matters. Adjusted for these items, tax expense decreased to $32 million from $40 million in the second quarter due to a change in the jurisdictional mix of income.
Capital expenditures increased to $122 million from $106 million in the second quarter 2026.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $525 million as of September 30, 2026, from $541 million as of June 30, 2026, primarily due to capital expenditures, partially offset by cash flow from operations and proceeds from asset sales.
Conflicts in the Middle East
The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East negatively impacted Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $24 million compared to $30 million in the second quarter 2026. The adverse impacts began to moderate during the third quarter, primarily due to lower war-risk insurance costs following the negotiation of longer-term insurance policies at lower rates. In addition, VALARIS 250 and 116 recommenced their bareboat charters with ARO in July and September, respectively, following the completion of planned maintenance and contract preparation projects at shipyards in the region.
Third Quarter Segment Review
Floaters
Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items increased to $346 million from $279 million in the second quarter 2026, primarily due to a full quarter of operations for VALARIS DS-10 and DS-12, which commenced new contracts in June and April, respectively, and the commencement of a new contract for VALARIS DS-15 in September following a shipyard project. In addition, VALARIS DS-9 commenced a new contract at a higher day rate in the third quarter.
Contract drilling expenses exclusive of reimbursable items increased to $189 million from $168 million in the second quarter 2026. The increase was primarily due to the reversal of a previously recognized bad debt expense in the second quarter following the collection of long-outstanding customer invoices, as well as higher operating costs associated with drillships that commenced new contracts during the second and third quarters following idle periods.
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Jackups
Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items decreased to $171 million from $183 million in the second quarter 2026, primarily due to fewer operating days for VALARIS 249, which was in the shipyard for planned maintenance for most of the third quarter prior to the start of its next contract.
Contract drilling expenses exclusive of reimbursable items decreased to $129 million from $144 million in the second quarter 2026. The decrease was primarily due to lower mobilization costs, largely related to VALARIS 106, which mobilized to the shipyard for leg repairs in the second quarter, lower personnel-related costs associated with rigs that were undergoing planned maintenance and lower war-risk insurance costs. These decreases were partially offset by higher repair and maintenance costs primarily related to VALARIS 249.
ARO Drilling
Revenues increased to $145 million from $127 million in the second quarter 2026, primarily due to more operating days for VALARIS 250 and 116, which recommenced contracts during the third quarter following planned maintenance and contract preparation projects.
Contract drilling expenses increased to $92 million from $72 million in the second quarter, primarily due to non-recurring adjustments that reduced second-quarter expenses in connection with the finalization of ARO’s 2025 financial statements and higher bareboat charter expenses associated with VALARIS 250 and 116 recommencing their contracts.
Other
Revenues exclusive of reimbursable items decreased to $38 million from $40 million in the second quarter 2026, primarily due to compensation from ARO recognized in the second quarter for certain contractual obligations relating to a previously terminated bareboat charter. This was partially offset by higher bareboat charter revenues for VALARIS 250 and 116.
Contract drilling expenses exclusive of reimbursable items decreased to $21 million from $27 million in the second quarter, primarily due to lower repair and maintenance costs and lower war-risk insurance costs for VALARIS 250 and 116.
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| Floaters | Jackups | ARO (1) | Other | Reconciling Items (1)(2) | Consolidated Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions of $, except %) | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Chg | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Chg | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Chg | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Chg | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Chg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues (exclusive of reimbursable revenues) | $ | 346.0 | $ | 279.0 | 24 | % | $ | 171.2 | $ | 183.4 | (7) | % | $ | 144.9 | $ | 126.9 | 14 | % | $ | 38.4 | $ | 39.9 | (4) | % | $ | (144.9) | $ | (126.9) | $ | 555.6 | $ | 502.3 | 11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reimbursable revenues | 13.3 | 11.0 | 21 | % | 17.6 | 13.8 | 28 | % | — | — | — | % | 7.1 | 12.1 | (41) | % | — | — | 38.0 | 36.9 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 359.3 | 290.0 | 24 | % | 188.8 | 197.2 | (4) | % | 144.9 | 126.9 | 14 | % | 45.5 | 52.0 | (13) | % | (144.9) | (126.9) | 593.6 | 539.2 | 10 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract drilling expenses (exclusive of depreciation and reimbursable expenses) | 188.8 | 167.9 | (12) | % | 129.2 | 143.9 | 10 | % | 91.7 | 71.6 | (28) | % | 20.8 | 27.4 | 24 | % | (50.6) | (30.4) | 379.9 | 380.4 | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 12.9 | 10.5 | (23) | % | 16.5 | 12.7 | (30) | % | — | — | — | % | 8.0 | 11.9 | 33 | % | — | — | 37.4 | 35.1 | (7) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total contract drilling expenses (exclusive of depreciation) | 201.7 | 178.4 | (13) | % | 145.7 | 156.6 | 7 | % | 91.7 | 71.6 | (28) | % | 28.8 | 39.3 | 27 | % | (50.6) | (30.4) | 417.3 | 415.5 | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 17.7 | 17.2 | (3) | % | 16.2 | 16.2 | — | % | 28.8 | 22.0 | (31) | % | 8.1 | 6.1 | (33) | % | (23.5) | (16.9) | 47.3 | 44.6 | (6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and admin. | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | 7.7 | 10.6 | 27 | % | — | — | — | % | 18.0 | 16.6 | 25.7 | 27.2 | 6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merger and integration expenses | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | 15.5 | 11.4 | 15.5 | 11.4 | (36) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating loss | 3.0 | — | nm | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | — | — | 3.0 | — | nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 222.4 | 195.6 | (14) | % | 161.9 | 172.8 | 6 | % | 128.2 | 104.2 | (23) | % | 36.9 | 45.4 | 19 | % | (40.6) | (19.3) | 508.8 | 498.7 | (2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings (losses) of ARO | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | (3.5) | 10.6 | (3.5) | 10.6 | nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 136.9 | $ | 94.4 | 45 | % | $ | 26.9 | $ | 24.4 | 10 | % | $ | 16.7 | $ | 22.7 | (26) | % | $ | 8.6 | $ | 6.6 | 30 | % | $ | (107.8) | $ | (97.0) | $ | 81.3 | $ | 51.1 | 59 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 136.9 | $ | 94.1 | 45 | % | $ | 57.7 | $ | 60.7 | (5) | % | $ | (13.2) | $ | 14.8 | (189) | % | $ | 8.8 | $ | 7.9 | 11 | % | $ | (143.5) | $ | (130.5) | $ | 46.7 | $ | 47.0 | (1) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 157.6 | $ | 111.6 | 41 | % | $ | 43.1 | $ | 40.6 | 6 | % | $ | 45.5 | $ | 44.7 | 2 | % | $ | 16.7 | $ | 12.7 | 31 | % | $ | (112.3) | $ | (113.1) | $ | 150.6 | $ | 96.5 | 56 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
nm - Not meaningful
(1) The full operating results included above for ARO are not included within our consolidated results and thus are deducted under "Reconciling Items" and replaced with our equity in earnings (losses) of ARO.
(2) Our onshore support costs included within contract drilling expenses are not allocated to our operating segments for purposes of measuring segment operating income (loss) and as such, these costs are included in "Reconciling Items." Further, general and administrative expense, depreciation expense and merger and integration expenses incurred by our corporate office are not allocated to our operating segments for purposes of measuring segment operating income (loss) and are included in "Reconciling Items."
Conference Call
In connection with the pending business combination with Transocean Ltd., announced on February 9, 2026, Valaris does not intend to hold future earnings conference calls or provide updates to forward-looking guidance.
About Valaris Limited
Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) is an industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies. Operating a high-quality rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships and modern shallow-water jackups, Valaris has experience operating in nearly every major offshore basin. Valaris maintains an unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on technology and innovation. Valaris Limited is a Bermuda exempted company limited by shares (Bermuda No. 56245). To learn more, visit the Valaris website at www.valaris.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely," "outlook," "plan," "project," "could," "may," "might," "should," "will" and similar words and specifically include statements regarding expected financial performance; expected utilization, day rates, revenues, operating expenses, cash flows, contract status, terms and duration, contract backlog, capital expenditures, insurance, financing and funding; the offshore drilling market, including supply and demand, customer drilling programs and the attainment of requisite permits for such programs, stacking of rigs, effects of new rigs on the market and effect of the volatility of commodity prices; expected work commitments, awards, contracts and letters of intent; scheduled delivery dates for rigs; performance and expected benefits of our joint ventures, including our joint venture with Saudi Aramco; timing of the delivery of the Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company ("ARO") newbuild rigs and the timing of additional ARO newbuild orders; the availability, delivery, mobilization, contract commencement, availability, relocation or other movement of rigs and the timing thereof; rig reactivations; suitability of rigs for future contracts; divestitures of assets; general economic, market, business and industry conditions, trends and outlook; general political conditions, including political tensions, conflicts and war; cybersecurity attacks and threats; uncertainty around the use and impacts of artificial intelligence applications; impacts and effects of public health crises, pandemics and epidemics; future operations; ability to renew expiring contracts or obtain new contracts; increasing regulatory complexity; targets, progress, plans and goals related to sustainability matters; the outcome of tax disputes; assessments and settlements; and expense management. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated, including risks associated with the pending transaction with Transocean Ltd., including, among others, the completion of the pending transaction on the anticipated terms and timing, or at all, the risk that disruptions from the transaction will harm our business, including current plans and operations, the diversion of management's time and attention from ordinary course operations to completion of the pending transaction and certain restrictions during the pendency of the transaction that may impact our business; cancellation, suspension, renegotiation or termination of drilling contracts and programs; our ability to obtain financing, service our debt, fund capital expenditures and pursue other business opportunities; adequacy of sources of liquidity for us and our customers; future share repurchases; actions by regulatory authorities, or other third parties; actions by our security holders; internal control risk; commodity price fluctuations and volatility, customer demand, loss of a significant customer or customer contract, downtime and other risks associated with offshore rig operations; adverse weather, including hurricanes; changes in worldwide rig supply; and demand, competition and technology; supply chain and logistics challenges; consumer preferences for alternative fuels and forecasts or expectations regarding the global energy transition; increased scrutiny of our sustainability targets, initiatives and reporting and our ability to achieve such targets or initiatives; changes in customer strategy; future levels of offshore drilling activity; governmental action, civil unrest and political and economic uncertainties, including recessions, inflation, volatility affecting financial markets and the banking system, changing tariff policies, trade disputes, and adverse changes in the level of international trade activity; terrorism, piracy and military action (including conflicts in the Middle East and potential disruptions to key shipping lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz); risks inherent to shipyard upgrade, repair, maintenance, enhancement or rig reactivation; our ability to enter into, and the terms of, future drilling contracts; suitability of rigs for future contracts; the cancellation of letters of intent or letters of award or any failure to execute definitive contracts following announcements of letters of intent, letters of award or other expected work commitments; the outcome of litigation, legal proceedings, investigations or other claims or contract disputes; governmental regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements affecting drilling operations; our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel on commercially reasonable terms; the use of artificial intelligence by us, third-party service providers or our competitors; environmental or other liabilities, risks or losses; compliance with our debt agreements and debt restrictions that may limit our liquidity and flexibility, including in any return of capital plans; cybersecurity risks and threats; and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition to the numerous factors described above, you should also carefully read and consider "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, which is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov or on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.valaris.com. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor & Media Contact: | Tim Richardson | ||||
| Director - Investor Relations | |||||
+1-713-979-4619 | |||||
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING REVENUES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues (exclusive of reimbursable revenues) | $ | 555.6 | $ | 502.3 | $ | 430.1 | $ | 502.2 | $ | 555.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reimbursable revenues | 38.0 | 36.9 | 35.3 | 35.2 | 40.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 593.6 | 539.2 | 465.4 | 537.4 | 595.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract drilling expenses (exclusive of depreciation and reimbursable expenses) | 379.9 | 380.4 | 340.4 | 380.3 | 367.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reimbursable expenses | 37.4 | 35.1 | 33.0 | 33.1 | 38.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total contract drilling expenses (exclusive of depreciation) | 417.3 | 415.5 | 373.4 | 413.4 | 405.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 47.3 | 44.6 | 42.7 | 40.6 | 37.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 25.7 | 27.2 | 25.3 | 27.0 | 26.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merger and integration expenses | 15.5 | 11.4 | 13.6 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating (income) loss | 3.0 | — | (2.8) | 19.5 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 508.8 | 498.7 | 452.2 | 500.5 | 469.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EQUITY IN EARNINGS (LOSSES) OF ARO | (3.5) | 10.6 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 81.3 | 51.1 | 20.0 | 39.4 | 130.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 16.3 | 16.3 | 17.0 | 18.7 | 22.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (24.9) | (24.0) | (24.3) | (24.8) | (24.9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other, net | 28.7 | 37.2 | (2.3) | 3.1 | 87.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 20.1 | 29.5 | (9.6) | (3.0) | 85.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 101.4 | 80.6 | 10.4 | 36.4 | 215.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES | 54.7 | 33.6 | 28.4 | (680.4) | 28.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | 46.7 | 47.0 | (18.0) | 716.8 | 187.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NET (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | (0.6) | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO VALARIS | $ | 46.1 | $ | 50.4 | $ | (16.4) | $ | 717.5 | $ | 188.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.66 | $ | 0.73 | $ | (0.24) | $ | 10.32 | $ | 2.66 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.66 | $ | 0.72 | $ | (0.24) | $ | 10.26 | $ | 2.65 | |||||||||||||||||||
| WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 69.4 | 69.3 | 69.2 | 69.5 | 70.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 70.3 | 70.4 | 69.2 | 69.9 | 71.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| As of | |||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 525.1 | $ | 541.2 | $ | 578.3 | $ | 599.4 | $ | 662.7 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 538.1 | 458.1 | 447.9 | 474.8 | 513.7 | ||||||||||||
| Assets held for sale | 2.0 | 2.0 | 9.2 | 6.4 | — | ||||||||||||
| Other current assets | 193.2 | 197.4 | 169.5 | 144.7 | 167.2 | ||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,258.4 | 1,198.7 | 1,204.9 | 1,225.3 | 1,343.6 | ||||||||||||
| PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 2,259.2 | 2,233.8 | 2,165.0 | 2,088.8 | 2,034.4 | ||||||||||||
| LONG-TERM NOTES RECEIVABLE FROM ARO | 363.4 | 357.2 | 351.1 | 345.0 | 314.7 | ||||||||||||
| INVESTMENT IN ARO | 135.7 | 139.2 | 128.6 | 121.8 | 119.3 | ||||||||||||
| DEFERRED TAX ASSETS | 1,298.9 | 1,345.3 | 1,355.5 | 1,364.2 | 673.9 | ||||||||||||
| OTHER ASSETS | 166.9 | 174.2 | 158.6 | 159.7 | 152.1 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 5,482.5 | $ | 5,448.4 | $ | 5,363.7 | $ | 5,304.8 | $ | 4,638.0 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable - trade | $ | 393.7 | $ | 416.0 | $ | 398.5 | $ | 348.2 | $ | 327.1 | |||||||
| Accrued liabilities and other | 375.1 | 358.8 | 379.2 | 343.4 | 390.9 | ||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 768.8 | 774.8 | 777.7 | 691.6 | 718.0 | ||||||||||||
| LONG-TERM DEBT | 1,088.5 | 1,087.6 | 1,086.8 | 1,086.0 | 1,085.2 | ||||||||||||
| DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES | 30.9 | 31.5 | 30.5 | 29.7 | 27.0 | ||||||||||||
| OTHER LIABILITIES | 325.6 | 336.7 | 307.0 | 325.8 | 357.2 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2,213.8 | 2,230.6 | 2,202.0 | 2,133.1 | 2,187.4 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL EQUITY | 3,268.7 | 3,217.8 | 3,161.7 | 3,171.7 | 2,450.6 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 5,482.5 | $ | 5,448.4 | $ | 5,363.7 | $ | 5,304.8 | $ | 4,638.0 | |||||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | ||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 75.7 | $ | 262.3 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 134.6 | 105.7 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense | 66.5 | 172.5 | |||||||||
| Net gain on sale of property | (63.6) | (117.4) | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 26.2 | 18.4 | |||||||||
| Accretion of discount on Notes Receivable from ARO | (18.4) | (18.5) | |||||||||
| Equity in earnings of ARO | (13.9) | (5.9) | |||||||||
| Recovery of bad debt expense | (10.6) | (0.6) | |||||||||
| Other operating loss, net | 0.2 | 7.8 | |||||||||
| Changes in deferred costs | (38.7) | 9.1 | |||||||||
| Changes in contract liabilities | 26.7 | (39.3) | |||||||||
Changes in contract assets | (11.6) | (5.5) | |||||||||
| Other | 2.4 | 6.7 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (4.9) | 91.8 | |||||||||
| Contributions to pension plans and other post-retirement benefits | (15.3) | (13.1) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 155.3 | 474.0 | |||||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (328.0) | (237.2) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from disposition of assets | 102.6 | 136.3 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (225.4) | (100.9) | |||||||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
| Payments related to tax withholdings for share-based awards | (7.5) | (3.1) | |||||||||
| Payments for share repurchases | — | (75.0) | |||||||||
| Other | 1.7 | — | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (5.8) | (78.1) | |||||||||
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | (75.9) | 295.0 | |||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD (1) | 617.5 | 380.5 | |||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD (1) | $ | 541.6 | $ | 675.5 | |||||||
(1)Restricted cash balances were $16.5 million, $18.1 million, $12.8 million, $12.3 million as of September 30, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively.
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | ||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 46.7 | $ | 47.0 | $ | (18.0) | $ | 716.8 | $ | 187.3 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 47.3 | 44.6 | 42.7 | 40.6 | 37.1 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 45.8 | 11.2 | 9.5 | (687.6) | (0.8) | ||||||||||||
| Net (gain) loss on sale of property | (27.5) | (37.7) | 1.6 | (1.2) | (89.5) | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 10.6 | 9.2 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.8 | ||||||||||||
| Accretion of discount on Notes Receivable from ARO | (6.2) | (6.1) | (6.1) | (6.2) | (6.2) | ||||||||||||
| Equity in losses (earnings) of ARO | 3.5 | (10.6) | (6.8) | (2.5) | (4.4) | ||||||||||||
| Other operating loss (income) | 3.0 | — | (2.8) | 19.5 | — | ||||||||||||
| Bad debt expense (recovery) | 0.8 | (11.1) | (0.3) | (0.3) | (0.5) | ||||||||||||
| Changes in contract liabilities | 19.8 | 6.5 | 0.4 | (1.7) | (5.9) | ||||||||||||
| Changes in deferred costs | (8.5) | (7.4) | (22.8) | 7.0 | 4.8 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in contract assets | (4.1) | (0.6) | (6.9) | (4.7) | (5.3) | ||||||||||||
| Other | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | (56.6) | (28.6) | 80.3 | (13.0) | 77.3 | ||||||||||||
| Contributions to pension plans and other post-retirement benefits | (7.9) | (4.1) | (3.3) | (3.5) | (4.8) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 67.2 | 13.1 | 75.0 | 72.2 | 198.1 | ||||||||||||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (121.6) | (105.5) | (100.9) | (106.3) | (69.8) | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from disposition of assets | 42.3 | 55.1 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 108.7 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (79.3) | (50.4) | (95.7) | (104.7) | 38.9 | ||||||||||||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
| Payments related to tax withholdings for share-based awards | (6.0) | (0.1) | (1.4) | (0.5) | (2.7) | ||||||||||||
| Payments for share repurchases | — | — | — | (25.0) | (75.0) | ||||||||||||
| Other | 1.7 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (4.3) | (0.1) | (1.4) | (25.5) | (77.7) | ||||||||||||
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | (16.4) | (37.4) | (22.1) | (58.0) | 159.3 | ||||||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD (1) | 558.0 | 595.4 | 617.5 | 675.5 | 516.2 | ||||||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD (1) | $ | 541.6 | $ | 558.0 | $ | 595.4 | $ | 617.5 | $ | 675.5 | |||||||
(1)Restricted cash balances were $16.5 million, $16.8 million, $17.1 million, $18.1 million, $12.8 million and $12.8 million as of September 30, 2026, June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, and June 30, 2025, respectively.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
REVENUES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | $ | 346.0 | $ | 279.0 | $ | 192.6 | $ | 231.1 | $ | 253.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | — | — | — | 24.3 | 39.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 346.0 | $ | 279.0 | $ | 192.6 | $ | 255.4 | $ | 293.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reimbursable Revenues (1) | 13.3 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 10.5 | 9.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Floaters | $ | 359.3 | $ | 290.0 | $ | 197.6 | $ | 265.9 | $ | 302.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | $ | 73.0 | $ | 89.9 | $ | 96.0 | $ | 98.2 | $ | 110.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 78.2 | 74.1 | 80.9 | 91.5 | 91.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 20.0 | 19.4 | 18.9 | 19.1 | 15.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 171.2 | $ | 183.4 | $ | 195.8 | $ | 208.8 | $ | 216.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reimbursable Revenues (1) | 17.6 | 13.8 | 14.4 | 15.3 | 20.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Jackups | $ | 188.8 | $ | 197.2 | $ | 210.2 | $ | 224.1 | $ | 237.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased and Managed Rigs | 38.4 | $ | 39.9 | $ | 41.7 | $ | 38.0 | $ | 45.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reimbursable Revenues (1) | 7.1 | 12.1 | 15.9 | 9.4 | 9.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other | $ | 45.5 | $ | 52.0 | $ | 57.6 | $ | 47.4 | $ | 55.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Revenues | $ | 593.6 | $ | 539.2 | $ | 465.4 | $ | 537.4 | $ | 595.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Reimbursable Revenues (1) | $ | 38.0 | $ | 36.9 | $ | 35.3 | $ | 35.2 | $ | 40.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues Exclusive of Reimbursable Revenues | $ | 555.6 | $ | 502.3 | $ | 430.1 | $ | 502.2 | $ | 555.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Reimbursable revenues represent reimbursements from our customers for purchases of supplies, equipment and incremental services provided at their request.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | ||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADJUSTED EBITDA (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | $ | 159.7 | $ | 114.3 | $ | 43.8 | $ | 60.4 | $ | 94.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | (2.1) | (2.7) | (1.7) | (2.0) | 11.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 157.6 | $ | 111.6 | $ | 42.1 | $ | 58.4 | $ | 105.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | $ | 17.2 | $ | 32.0 | $ | 35.4 | $ | 38.6 | $ | 48.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 18.1 | 1.6 | 26.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 7.8 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 43.1 | $ | 40.6 | $ | 68.2 | $ | 89.5 | $ | 93.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 200.7 | $ | 152.2 | $ | 110.3 | $ | 147.9 | $ | 199.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased and Managed Rigs | $ | 16.7 | $ | 12.7 | $ | 20.0 | $ | 17.2 | $ | 29.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 217.4 | $ | 164.9 | $ | 130.3 | $ | 165.1 | $ | 228.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Support costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | $ | 25.7 | $ | 27.2 | $ | 25.3 | $ | 27.0 | $ | 26.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Onshore support costs | 41.1 | 41.2 | 38.3 | 41.1 | 38.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 66.8 | $ | 68.4 | $ | 63.6 | $ | 68.1 | $ | 65.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Valaris Total | $ | 150.6 | $ | 96.5 | $ | 66.7 | $ | 97.0 | $ | 163.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, other operating (income) loss, (gain) loss on sale of assets, merger and integration expenses and equity in (earnings) losses of ARO. Adjusted EBITDA for asset categories also excludes onshore support costs and general and administrative expenses.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | ||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| As of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 2, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONTRACT BACKLOG (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | $ | 2,904.1 | $ | 3,016.3 | $ | 3,319.8 | $ | 3,030.8 | $ | 2,617.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | — | — | — | — | 7.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,904.1 | $ | 3,016.3 | $ | 3,319.8 | $ | 3,030.8 | $ | 2,625.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | $ | 507.9 | $ | 430.5 | $ | 350.1 | $ | 367.2 | $ | 525.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 607.2 | 615.7 | 687.2 | 645.2 | 601.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 51.6 | 87.2 | 98.3 | 113.4 | 136.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,166.7 | $ | 1,133.4 | $ | 1,135.6 | $ | 1,125.8 | $ | 1,262.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,070.8 | $ | 4,149.7 | $ | 4,455.4 | $ | 4,156.6 | $ | 3,888.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased and Managed Rigs | $ | 679.3 | $ | 435.5 | $ | 473.7 | $ | 515.7 | $ | 562.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Valaris Total | $ | 4,750.1 | $ | 4,585.2 | $ | 4,929.1 | $ | 4,672.3 | $ | 4,450.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Our contract drilling backlog reflects commitments represented by signed drilling contracts and is calculated by multiplying the contracted operating day rate by the contract period. Contract drilling backlog may include drilling contracts subject to final investment decision ("FID") and drilling contracts which grant the customer termination rights if FID is not received with respect to projects for which the drilling rig is contracted. The contracted day rate excludes certain types of lump sum fees for rig mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation, as well as customer reimbursables and bonus opportunities.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AVERAGE DAILY REVENUE (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | $ | 469,000 | $ | 451,000 | $ | 436,000 | $ | 434,000 | $ | 425,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | — | — | — | 267,000 | 229,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 469,000 | $ | 451,000 | $ | 436,000 | $ | 409,000 | $ | 380,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | $ | 116,000 | $ | 128,000 | $ | 134,000 | $ | 146,000 | $ | 148,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 160,000 | 153,000 | 147,000 | 142,000 | 143,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 109,000 | 107,000 | 105,000 | 104,000 | 100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 131,000 | $ | 134,000 | $ | 135,000 | $ | 139,000 | $ | 141,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 253,000 | $ | 233,000 | $ | 207,000 | $ | 218,000 | $ | 220,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased and Managed Rigs | $ | 52,000 | $ | 53,000 | $ | 66,000 | $ | 53,000 | $ | 55,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Valaris Total | $ | 200,000 | $ | 189,000 | $ | 171,000 | $ | 177,000 | $ | 176,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Average daily revenue is derived by dividing Revenues (exclusive of reimbursable revenues), excluding contract termination fees, by the aggregate number of operating days.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
UTILIZATION - TOTAL FLEET (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | 62 | % | 52 | % | 38 | % | 45 | % | 48 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | — | % | — | % | — | % | 50 | % | 93 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 58 | % | 47 | % | 33 | % | 45 | % | 54 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | 79 | % | 89 | % | 88 | % | 77 | % | 77 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 47 | % | 41 | % | 47 | % | 51 | % | 50 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 82 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 64 | % | 64 | % | 67 | % | 64 | % | 63 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 62 | % | 58 | % | 54 | % | 57 | % | 60 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased and Managed Rigs | 89 | % | 78 | % | 78 | % | 86 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Valaris Total | 67 | % | 61 | % | 58 | % | 63 | % | 67 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pro Forma Jackups (2) | 69 | % | 65 | % | 68 | % | 68 | % | 71 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Rig utilization is derived by dividing the number of operating days by the number of available days in the period for the total fleet. Available days is defined as the maximum number of days available in the period for the total fleet, calculated by multiplying the number of rigs in each asset category by the number of days in the period, irrespective of asset status.
(2)Includes all Valaris jackups including those leased to ARO Drilling.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
UTILIZATION - ACTIVE FLEET (1) (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | 80 | % | 68 | % | 49 | % | 58 | % | 63 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | — | % | — | % | — | % | 50 | % | 93 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 75 | % | 62 | % | 45 | % | 57 | % | 68 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | 88 | % | 100 | % | 99 | % | 94 | % | 96 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 76 | % | 76 | % | 87 | % | 100 | % | 99 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 82 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 85 | % | 90 | % | 94 | % | 97 | % | 96 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 81 | % | 79 | % | 75 | % | 80 | % | 84 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased and Managed Rigs | 89 | % | 78 | % | 78 | % | 86 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Valaris Total | 83 | % | 79 | % | 76 | % | 82 | % | 88 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pro Forma Jackups (3) | 85 | % | 85 | % | 88 | % | 92 | % | 97 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Rig utilization is derived by dividing the number of operating days by the number of available days in the period for the active fleet. Available days is defined as the maximum number of days available in the period for the active fleet, calculated by multiplying the number of active rigs in each asset category by the number of days in the period.
(2)Active fleet represents rigs that are not preservation stacked or held for sale and includes rigs that are in the process of being reactivated.
(3)Includes all Valaris jackups including those leased to ARO Drilling.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING DAYS (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | 738 | 619 | 442 | 533 | 579 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | — | — | — | 91 | 171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 738 | 619 | 442 | 624 | 750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | 650 | 725 | 714 | 690 | 748 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 488 | 484 | 549 | 643 | 638 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 184 | 182 | 180 | 184 | 150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,322 | 1,391 | 1,443 | 1,517 | 1,536 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2,060 | 2,010 | 1,885 | 2,141 | 2,286 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leased and Managed Rigs | 733 | 637 | 630 | 714 | 828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 2,793 | 2,647 | 2,515 | 2,855 | 3,114 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Represents the total number of days under contract in the period. Days under contract equals the total number of days that rigs have earned and recognized day rate revenue, including days associated with compensated downtime and mobilizations. When revenue is deferred and amortized over a future period, for example when we receive fees while mobilizing to commence a new contract or while being upgraded in a shipyard, the related days are excluded from days under contract.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
REVENUE EFFICIENCY (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | 96 | % | 97 | % | 96 | % | 96 | % | 91 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Semisubmersibles | — | % | — | % | — | % | 100 | % | 97 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 96 | % | 97 | % | 96 | % | 97 | % | 92 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | 99 | % | 100 | % | 99 | % | 98 | % | 98 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 98 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| 98 | % | 100 | % | 99 | % | 99 | % | 99 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 97 | % | 98 | % | 98 | % | 98 | % | 95 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Revenue efficiency is day rate revenue earned as a percentage of maximum potential day rate revenue.
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| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| As of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NUMBER OF RIGS | Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Active Fleet (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floaters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semisubmersibles(2) | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Active Fleet | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stacked Fleet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drillships | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benign Environment(3)(5) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Stacked Fleet | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Held For Sale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benign Environment(4)(5) | — | 1 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semisubmersibles(6) | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Held For Sale | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leased Rigs (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harsh Environment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benign Environment | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Leased Rigs | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 41 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Managed Rigs (7) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Active fleet represents rigs that are not preservation stacked or held for sale and includes rigs that are in the process of being reactivated.
(2)During the three months ended September 30, 2026, we sold VALARIS MS-1.
(3)During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we sold VALARIS 104 and VALARIS 109 was classified as held for sale.
(4)During the three months ended September 30, 2026, we sold VALARIS 109, which had previously been classified as held for sale.
(5)During the three months ended September 30, 2026 we sold VALARIS 111, a benign environment jackup, for recycling and transferred possession of the rig to the buyer. Accordingly, the rig is excluded from the fleet table above as of September 30, 2026. However, due to a termination right stipulated within the sale agreement, the rig remained on our balance sheet and was classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2026.
(6)Represents VALARIS DPS-1, which was classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, and subsequently sold in April 2026.
(7)Leased rigs and managed rigs included in Other reporting segment.
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| ARO DRILLING | ||||||||||||||
| CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 144.9 | $ | 126.9 | $ | 127.4 | $ | 139.6 | $ | 156.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contract drilling expenses (exclusive of depreciation) | 91.7 | 71.6 | 75.1 | 87.1 | 91.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 28.8 | 22.0 | 24.9 | 28.3 | 28.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 7.7 | 10.6 | 7.1 | 10.4 | 5.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 16.7 | 22.7 | 20.3 | 13.8 | 31.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense, net | 13.5 | 11.2 | 12.9 | 14.5 | 14.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 16.4 | (3.3) | — | 0.7 | 14.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (13.2) | $ | 14.8 | $ | 7.4 | $ | (1.4) | $ | 2.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 45.5 | $ | 44.7 | $ | 45.2 | $ | 42.1 | $ | 59.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
ARO Drilling condensed income statement information presented above represents 100% of ARO. Valaris has a 50% ownership interest in ARO.
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| ARO DRILLING | ||||||||||||||
| OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| As of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Nov 2, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONTRACT BACKLOG (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned Rigs | $ | 1,157.3 | $ | 713.9 | $ | 753.1 | $ | 778.0 | $ | 879.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Leased Rigs | 1,041.3 | 1,120.2 | 1,163.6 | 1,233.3 | 1,284.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,198.6 | $ | 1,834.1 | $ | 1,916.7 | $ | 2,011.3 | $ | 2,164.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Contract drilling backlog reflects commitments, represented by signed drilling contracts, and is calculated by multiplying the contracted day rate by the contract period. The contracted day rate excludes certain types of lump sum fees for rig mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation, as well as customer reimbursables and bonus opportunities.
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AVERAGE DAILY REVENUE (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned Rigs | $ | 104,000 | $ | 115,000 | $ | 111,000 | $ | 112,000 | $ | 112,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
Leased Rigs (2) | 120,000 | 110,000 | 114,000 | 116,000 | 126,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 111,000 | $ | 113,000 | $ | 112,000 | $ | 113,000 | $ | 118,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
UTILIZATION (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned Rigs | 94 | % | 83 | % | 88 | % | 94 | % | 96 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Leased Rigs (2) | 83 | % | 68 | % | 68 | % | 71 | % | 83 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 89 | % | 77 | % | 79 | % | 84 | % | 90 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
REVENUE EFFICIENCY (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned Rigs | 96 | % | 99 | % | 98 | % | 97 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Leased Rigs (2) | 99 | % | 99 | % | 92 | % | 89 | % | 92 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 97 | % | 99 | % | 96 | % | 94 | % | 96 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| NUMBER OF RIGS (AT QUARTER END) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned Rigs | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leased Rigs (2) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING DAYS (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned Rigs | 775 | 681 | 710 | 778 | 792 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leased Rigs (2) | 532 | 435 | 430 | 455 | 532 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,307 | 1,116 | 1,140 | 1,233 | 1,324 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Average daily revenue is derived by dividing Revenues (exclusive of reimbursable revenues), excluding contract termination fees, by the aggregate number of operating days.
(2)All ARO leased rigs are leased from Valaris.
(3)Rig utilization is derived by dividing the number of operating days by the number of available days in the period for the rig fleet.
(4)Revenue efficiency is day rate revenue earned as a percentage of maximum potential day rate revenue.
(5)Represents the total number of days under contract in the period. Days under contract equals the total number of days that rigs have earned and recognized day rate revenue, including days associated with compensated downtime and mobilizations. When revenue is deferred and amortized over a future period, for example when we receive fees while mobilizing to commence a new contract or while being upgraded in a shipyard, the related days are excluded from days under contract.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
To supplement Valaris’ condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, this press release provides investors with Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure.
Valaris defines "Adjusted EBITDA" as net income (loss) before income tax expense, interest expense, other (income) expense, depreciation expense, other operating (income) loss, (gain) loss on sale of property, merger and integration expenses, and equity in (earnings) losses of ARO. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that our management uses to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of our core operating performance and to evaluate our long-term financial performance against that of our peers. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency of our core operating performance and makes it easier to compare our results with those of other companies within our industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered (a) in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income (loss), (b) as an indication of cash flows from operating activities, or (c) as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Valaris defines "ARO Adjusted EBITDA" as ARO's net income (loss) before income tax expense, other expense, net, and depreciation expense. ARO Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that our management uses to facilitate period-to-period comparisons of ARO's core operating performance and to evaluate ARO's long-term financial performance against that of ARO's peers. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and analysts in allowing for greater transparency of ARO's core operating performance and makes it easier to compare ARO's results with those of other companies within ARO's industry. ARO Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered (a) in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income (loss), (b) as an indication of cash flows from operating activities, or (c) as a measure of liquidity. ARO Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
A reconciliation of net income as reported to Adjusted EBITDA is included in the tables below (in millions):
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | ||||||||||
| VALARIS | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 46.7 | $ | 47.0 | |||||||
| Add (subtract): | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 54.7 | 33.6 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 24.9 | 24.0 | |||||||||
| Net gain on sale of property | (27.5) | (37.7) | |||||||||
| Other income | (17.5) | (15.8) | |||||||||
| Operating income | 81.3 | 51.1 | |||||||||
| Add (subtract): | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 47.3 | 44.6 | |||||||||
Merger and integration expenses | 15.5 | 11.4 | |||||||||
Other operating loss(1) | 3.0 | — | |||||||||
| Equity in (earnings) losses of ARO | 3.5 | (10.6) | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 150.6 | $ | 96.5 | |||||||
(1)Other operating loss for the three months ended September 30, 2026 represents a non-cash impairment loss of $3.0 million recognized in connection with the sale of VALARIS MS-1, a semisubmersible rig within our Floater Segment.
A reconciliation of net income (loss) as reported to ARO Adjusted EBITDA is included in the tables below (in millions):
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | ||||||||||
| ARO | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (13.2) | $ | 14.8 | |||||||
| Add (subtract): | |||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 16.4 | (3.3) | |||||||||
| Other expense, net | 13.5 | 11.2 | |||||||||
| Operating income | 16.7 | 22.7 | |||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 28.8 | 22.0 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 45.5 | $ | 44.7 | |||||||
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Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
| (In millions) | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | ||||||||||
| FLOATERS | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 136.9 | $ | 94.1 | |||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||
| Other expense | — | 0.3 | |||||||||
| Operating income | 136.9 | 94.4 | |||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 17.7 | 17.2 | |||||||||
Other operating loss(1) | 3.0 | — | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 157.6 | $ | 111.6 | |||||||
| JACKUPS | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 57.7 | $ | 60.7 | |||||||
| Subtract: | |||||||||||
| Net gain on sale of property | (30.8) | (36.3) | |||||||||
| Operating income | 26.9 | 24.4 | |||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 16.2 | 16.2 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 43.1 | $ | 40.6 | |||||||
| OTHER | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 8.8 | $ | 7.9 | |||||||
| Subtract: | |||||||||||
| Other income | (0.2) | (1.3) | |||||||||
| Operating income | 8.6 | 6.6 | |||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 8.1 | 6.1 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 16.7 | $ | 12.7 | |||||||
(1)Other operating loss for the three months ended September 30, 2026 represents a non-cash impairment loss of $3.0 million recognized in connection with the sale of VALARIS MS-1, a semisubmersible rig.
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
| (In millions) | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
DRILLSHIPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 142.4 | $ | 97.7 | $ | 28.5 | $ | 45.5 | $ | 80.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | — | — | 0.3 | — | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 142.4 | 97.7 | 28.8 | 45.5 | 80.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 17.3 | 16.6 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | 159.7 | $ | 114.3 | $ | 43.8 | $ | 60.4 | $ | 94.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
SEMISUBMERSIBLES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (5.5) | $ | (3.6) | $ | (0.2) | $ | (19.1) | $ | 9.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | — | 0.3 | 0.6 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (5.5) | (3.3) | 0.4 | (19.1) | 9.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add (subtract): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating (income) loss (2) | 3.0 | — | (2.8) | 15.8 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | (2.1) | $ | (2.7) | $ | (1.7) | $ | (2.0) | $ | 11.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Adjusted EBITDA for asset categories excludes onshore support costs, general and administrative expenses and merger and integration expenses.
(2)Other operating (income) loss represents non-cash impairment losses and gains on remeasurement of assets classified as held for sale. During the three months ended September 30, 2026, we recognized a $3.0 million non-cash impairment loss in connection with the sale of VALARIS MS-1. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recognized a $2.8 million gain on remeasurement of VALARIS DPS-1. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, we recognized $15.8 million of non-cash impairment loss in connection with the classification of VALARIS DPS-1 as held for sale.
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
| (In millions) | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HARSH ENVIRONMENT JACKUPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 9.2 | $ | 23.8 | $ | 27.2 | $ | 29.3 | $ | 130.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Add (subtract): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (gain) loss on sale of property | 0.1 | 0.3 | — | — | (88.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | — | — | 0.1 | (0.1) | (0.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 9.3 | 24.1 | 27.3 | 29.2 | 41.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating loss(1) | — | — | — | 1.7 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (2) | $ | 17.2 | $ | 32.0 | $ | 35.4 | $ | 38.6 | $ | 48.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| BENIGN ENVIRONMENT JACKUPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 43.3 | $ | 32.5 | $ | 20.4 | $ | 35.5 | $ | 37.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Subtract: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net gain on sale of property | (30.9) | (36.6) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 12.4 | (4.1) | 20.4 | 35.5 | 37.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating loss(1) | — | — | — | 2.0 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (2) | $ | 18.1 | $ | 1.6 | $ | 26.2 | $ | 43.2 | $ | 43.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| LEGACY JACKUPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 5.2 | $ | 4.4 | $ | 4.0 | $ | 5.1 | $ | (1.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 5.2 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 5.1 | (1.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (2) | $ | 7.8 | $ | 7.0 | $ | 6.6 | $ | 7.7 | $ | 1.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Other operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2025 represents non-cash impairment losses of $1.7 million and $2.0 million recognized in connection with the retirements of VALARIS 102, a harsh environment jackup, and VALARIS 145, a benign environment jackup, respectively.
(2)Adjusted EBITDA for asset categories excludes onshore support costs, general and administrative expenses and merger and integration expenses.
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