Financial Performance - Contract drilling revenues for Q3 2024 increased to $948 million, up $87 million sequentially and $235 million year-over-year[3]. - Adjusted net income for Q3 2024 was $64 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $123 million in the previous quarter[2]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $494 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for Q3 2024[1]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $342 million, reflecting a $58 million increase from the previous quarter[1]. - Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $519 million, compared to a net loss of $850 million for the same period in 2023, representing a 39% improvement[29]. - The net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $(519) million, compared to a net loss of $(25) million for the same quarter in 2023, reflecting a significant increase in losses[36]. - Adjusted Contract Drilling Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, were $2,884 million, compared to $2,136 million for the same quarter in 2023, marking a 35% increase[36]. Expenses and Liabilities - Operating and maintenance expenses rose to $563 million, compared to $534 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to increased fleet activity[4]. - Total liabilities decreased to $9,282 million as of September 30, 2024, from $9,838 million as of December 31, 2023, a decrease of 5.6%[26]. - The company reported capital expenditures of $225 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $207 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a 8.7% increase[28]. - The company experienced a loss on impairment of assets totaling $772 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024[37]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Cash provided by operating activities was $194 million, an increase of $61 million compared to the prior quarter[8]. - Free Cash Flow for YTD 09/30/24 is $241 million, with QTD 09/30/24 at $194 million[40]. - The company reported a Free Cash Flow of $164 million for the period, with debt repayments totaling $(1,717) million[40]. - Operating activities provided cash of $448 million for the period, with capital expenditures of $(717) million[40]. Tax and Effective Tax Rate - The effective tax rate decreased to 6.0% from 474.5% in the prior quarter, primarily due to rig impairments and sales[7]. - The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 6.0%, while the effective tax rate excluding discrete items was 22.5%[37]. Fleet and Backlog - The backlog as of October 2024 was approximately $9.3 billion, indicating strong future demand for the company's services[10]. - More than 97% of Transocean's active fleet is contracted for 2025, demonstrating strong customer demand for its high specification rigs[10]. - The average fleet utilization rate improved to 63.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 49.4% for the same period in 2023, an increase of 29%[31]. Asset Management - Total current assets decreased to $2,343 million as of September 30, 2024, from $2,126 million as of December 31, 2023, a decline of 10%[25]. - Total assets decreased to $19,510 million as of September 30, 2024, down from $20,254 million as of December 31, 2023, a reduction of 3.7%[27]. - The total equity attributable to controlling interest decreased to $10,227 million as of September 30, 2024, from $10,415 million as of December 31, 2023, a decline of 1.8%[27]. Earnings Per Share - Diluted earnings per share, as reported, is $(0.65) for the year-to-date as of September 30, 2024, compared to $(0.03) for the previous quarter[35]. - Adjusted Diluted Loss Per Share is $(0.96) for the year-to-date as of September 30, 2024, compared to $(0.36) for the previous quarter[35].

Core Viewpoint Transocean Ltd. reported a significant net loss of $494 million for the third quarter of 2024, despite an increase in contract drilling revenues driven by higher rig utilization and dayrates. The company continues to maintain a strong backlog of $9.3 billion, indicating robust future demand for its services. Financial Performance - Contract drilling revenues increased to $948 million, up $87 million sequentially and $235 million year-over-year, primarily due to increased rig utilization and higher dayrates for two rigs [3][25]. - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $64 million, contrasting with a net loss of $123 million in the previous quarter [2][32]. - The net loss attributable to controlling interest was $494 million, translating to a diluted loss per share of $0.58, compared to a loss of $0.15 in the prior quarter [1][2]. Operational Metrics - Revenue efficiency for the fleet was reported at 94.5%, down from 96.9% in the previous quarter [1][29]. - Operating and maintenance expenses rose to $563 million, reflecting increased fleet activity, including operations from the newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship Deepwater Aquila [4]. - General and administrative expenses decreased to $47 million from $59 million in the prior quarter, attributed to reduced personnel costs [5]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Cash provided by operating activities was $194 million, an increase of $61 million compared to the prior quarter, driven by improved cash collection from customers [8]. - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $58 million, primarily related to the Deepwater Aquila project [9]. Backlog and Future Outlook - The company reported a backlog of $9.3 billion as of October 2024, with over 97% of its active fleet contracted for 2025, indicating strong future demand [10]. - The CEO emphasized the company's focus on delivering safe and efficient operations while maximizing cash generation to improve the balance sheet [10].

Core Viewpoint - Transocean Ltd. and Seadrill Limited are in discussions for a potential merger to capitalize on the recovery of the oil and gas exploration industry, which has positively impacted their share prices despite significant year-to-date declines [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Implications - A merger between Transocean and Seadrill would enhance operational efficiency and position the combined entity as a leader in the competitive oil-field services market [2]. - The merger would support Transocean's strategy to grow its backlog of work, utilizing advanced rigs for deepwater projects [2]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The potential merger reflects a trend of consolidation in the offshore drilling market, highlighted by Noble Corporation's recent acquisitions of Diamond Offshore and Maersk Drilling [3]. - Offshore oil and gas exploration has seen significant growth, with deepwater exploration investments surpassing shale investments due to stable recovery rates and lower costs [4]. - Major offshore investments include TotalEnergies SE's $10.5 billion joint venture in Offshore Suriname and Exxon's $10 billion project in Nigeria, indicating a robust future for offshore service contractors [4].

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Earnings Announcement - Transocean Ltd will report its third quarter 2024 earnings on October 30, 2024 [1] - The company will hold a teleconference to discuss the results on October 31, 2024 at 9 a m EDT, 2 p m CET [1] - The teleconference can be accessed via phone or through the company's website in listen-only mode [1] - A replay of the conference call will be available after 12 p m EDT, 5 p m CET on October 31, 2024 and archived for approximately 30 days [1] Company Overview - Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells [2] - The company specializes in ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services [2] - Transocean operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world [2] - The company owns or has partial ownership interests in 34 mobile offshore drilling units, including 26 ultra-deepwater floaters and 8 harsh environment floaters [2] Contact Information - Analyst Contact: Alison Johnson, +1 713-232-7214 [3] - Media Contact: Pam Easton, +1 713-232-7647 [3]

Offshore driller Transocean Ltd. (RIG) has achieved another significant milestone by signing a one-year contract for its ultra-deepwater drillship, Deepwater Conqueror. The new operator remains undisclosed, but it is currently engaged with US energy giant Chevron in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract, which is scheduled to begin by October 2025, is valued at about $193 million and is also expected to grow the company’s backlog substantially. As of July 2024, Transocean had a backlog of $8.64 billion.RIG’s Adv ...

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced a one-year contract for the Deepwater Conqueror with an undisclosed operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The contract is expected to commence in October 2025 and contribute approximately $193 million in backlog, including additional services. About Transocean Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company specializes ...

This week, the stock market has done what only a few were expecting it could do. The S&P 500 has hit another new all-time high, and while that is good for most stocks, not every one is made – or treated – equally. There are still some names in the market that have yet to catch up to the rest of the bullish momentum infecting the financial markets, and that is where investors can begin to generate alpha in the coming quarters.But, more than just looking at discounted stocks is required. Investors have to com ...

Abstract Aerial Art A lot has happened since my last coverage of Transocean (NYSE:RIG) stock. The oil prices have plunged. Transocean announced $645 million in non-cash impairment charge, which made the company's stock plunge in value. But the company also received a new contract award, which is largely ignored by the market. Many market players and analysts expect an imminent recession. But bear in mind that Transocean’s top managers believe in the company they manage. So, why should we not take the hi ...

Transocean Ltd. (RIG) has secured a new assignment with the British oil major, BP plc (BP) , in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The company’s Deepwater Atlas ultra-deepwater drillship has been contracted for the assignment. The contract, valued at $232 million, has a duration of 365 days, with a 365-day option. Work related to the assignment is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2028. The Deepwater Atlas drillship is one of the two eighth-generation drillships to join Transocean’s fleet in 2022.  Notably, ...