Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Transocean reported an adjusted EBITDA of $244 million on contract drilling revenues of $906 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 27% [9][23] - The company experienced a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $79 million, equating to a net loss of $0.11 per diluted share [23] - Cash flow from operating activities was $26 million, while free cash flow was negative $34 million due to $60 million in capital expenditures [23][24] - Total liquidity at the end of the first quarter was approximately $1.3 billion, including $263 million in unrestricted cash [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Contract drilling revenues exceeded guidance primarily due to higher utilization on the Transocean Spitzbergen and Transocean Endurance [23] - Average daily revenue was approximately $444,000, with operating and maintenance expenses at $618 million, which was within guidance [23][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. Gulf is expected to see up to six programs commence in the second and third quarters of 2026, with three expected to come from public tenders [15] - In Brazil, Petrobras is increasing its rig count and has released tenders for upcoming projects, indicating a strong market outlook [16] - The company anticipates growth in West Africa, with multi-year opportunities expected to arise in 2026 [60] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Transocean is focused on converting its $7.9 billion backlog into revenue and cash to create sustainable value for shareholders [22] - The company is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient operations while optimizing performance and maximizing shareholder returns [6][22] - Management emphasized the importance of deepwater drilling and the strategic shift among European majors towards oil and gas investments [11][14] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that market volatility has not materially impacted business operations, with no planned programs delayed or canceled [13] - The outlook for deepwater drilling remains positive, with projections indicating a 40% increase in deepwater investment by 2029 [14][86] - Management expressed confidence in the future of offshore drilling, citing strong fundamentals and increasing offshore drilling activity [21][88] Other Important Information - The company has identified approximately $100 million in cash cost savings for 2025, with a similar amount expected for 2026 [34][70] - There are no significant costs associated with achieving these savings, which primarily come from renegotiating contracts and utilizing local crews [72] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timing of contract announcements - Management expects several contract announcements throughout the year, particularly in the second half, with a focus on long-term awards [44] Question: Day rates for upcoming contracts - There may be near-term pressure on day rates for short-term work, but long-term contracts are expected to remain stable [46][47] Question: Implications of Shell awards from Noble - Management believes there are still opportunities with Shell, as they anticipate additional demand in the Gulf of Mexico [54] Question: Activity assumptions for West Africa - Management sees potential growth in West Africa, with expectations for multi-year opportunities starting in 2026 [60] Question: Cost savings details - Management confirmed $100 million in identified savings for 2025, with a similar expectation for 2026, primarily from operational efficiencies [70] Question: Status of idle and cold stacked vessels - The company is actively looking for opportunities for its idle vessels and continues to assess its cold stacked fleet [76][78]

Transocean (RIG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Alison Johnson - Director-Investor RelationsJeremy Thigpen - CEO & Executive DirectorKeelan Adamson - President and Chief Operating OfficerThaddeus Vayda - EVP & CFOEddie Kim - Vice President - Equity ResearchRoddie Mackenzie - Executive VP & Chief Commercial OfficerArun Jayaram - Vice PresidentFredrik Stene - Head of ResearchNoel Parks - Managing Director - Energy Research Operator Good day, everyone, and welcome to the ...

Core Viewpoint - Transocean reported a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.12, indicating a 16.67% earnings surprise [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $906 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.28%, compared to $767 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Transocean has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped revenue estimates twice [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.02 on revenues of $963.5 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.06 on revenues of $3.86 billion [7] Group 2: Stock Performance - Transocean shares have declined approximately 37.9% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 6.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Group 3: Industry Outlook - The Oil and Gas - Drilling industry, to which Transocean belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 13% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment [5]

Financial Performance - Contract drilling revenues for Q1 2025 were $906 million, a decrease of $46 million sequentially from Q4 2024, but an increase of $143 million year-over-year from Q1 2024[3] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $244 million, down $79 million sequentially from Q4 2024, but up $45 million year-over-year from Q1 2024[1] - Net loss attributable to controlling interest was $79 million, or a loss of $0.11 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $98 million in Q1 2024[1] - Total contract drilling revenues for Q1 2025 were $906 million, a decrease of 4.8% from $952 million in Q4 2024, but an increase of 18.7% from $763 million in Q1 2024[29] - Adjusted net loss for Q1 2025 was $65 million, compared to an adjusted net income of $27 million in Q4 2024[33] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $79 million, resulting in a loss margin of 8.7%[35] - The profit margin for Q1 2025 was (14.5)%, compared to a profit margin of 0.7% in Q4 2024[35] - Contract drilling revenues for the full year 2024 were $3,524 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $1,148 million[35] Expenses and Costs - Operating and maintenance expenses increased to $618 million in Q1 2025 from $579 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to unfavorable legal outcomes and increased costs related to a rig in the shipyard[4] - General and administrative expenses decreased to $50 million in Q1 2025 from $56 million in Q4 2024, mainly due to reduced legal and professional fees[5] - The effective tax rate for Q1 2025 was (95.8)%, down from 89.0% in the prior quarter, primarily due to lower operating income[7] - The effective tax rate for Q1 2025 was (95.8)%, significantly impacted by discrete items[37] - Adjusted income (loss) before income taxes for Q1 2025 was $(40) million, with an income tax expense of $39 million[37] Cash Flow and Debt - Cash provided by operating activities was $26 million in Q1 2025, a decrease of $180 million compared to the prior quarter[8] - Cash flows from operating activities generated $26 million in Q1 2025, a recovery from a cash outflow of $86 million in Q1 2024[27] - Year-to-date cash provided by operating activities was $26 million, while capital expenditures totaled $60 million, resulting in a free cash flow of $(34) million[41] - Total debt repayments for Q1 2025 amounted to $210 million, contributing to a levered free cash flow of $(244) million[41] - The company repaid $210 million in outstanding debt during the quarter, improving its balance sheet[9] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to $19,019 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $19,371 million at December 31, 2024, representing a decline of 1.8%[25] - Total current liabilities slightly decreased to $1,656 million as of March 31, 2025, from $1,663 million at December 31, 2024[25] - Long-term debt decreased to $5,936 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $6,195 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting a reduction of 4.2%[25] - Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2025 were $691 million, down from $716 million at the end of Q1 2024[27] Operational Metrics - Average daily revenue for ultra-deepwater floaters increased to $443,600 in Q1 2025, up from $428,200 in Q4 2024, reflecting a growth of 4.0%[29] - Total fleet average rig utilization was 63.4% in Q1 2025, down from 66.8% in Q4 2024, indicating a decline of 3.4 percentage points[29] - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $60 million, up from $29 million in the prior quarter, related to capital upgrades for certain rigs[8] - The backlog as of April 2025 was reported at $7.9 billion[1] Impairment and Losses - The company reported a loss on impairment of assets totaling $772 million for the full year 2024[35]

Core Viewpoint - Transocean Ltd. reported a net loss of $79 million for Q1 2025, reflecting challenges in contract drilling revenues and increased operating expenses, while maintaining a backlog of $7.9 billion [2][3][8]. Financial Performance - Contract drilling revenues for Q1 2025 were $906 million, a decrease of $46 million from the previous quarter and an increase of $143 million year-over-year [3][21]. - Revenue efficiency improved to 95.5% in Q1 2025 from 93.5% in Q4 2024, indicating better revenue generation relative to maximum potential [3][28]. - Operating and maintenance expenses rose to $618 million in Q1 2025, up from $579 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to legal costs and increased shipyard expenses [4][21]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $244 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.9%, down from 33.9% in the previous quarter [8][37]. Earnings and Losses - The net income attributable to controlling interest was a loss of $79 million, translating to a diluted loss per share of $0.11 [2][21]. - Adjusted net loss for Q1 2025 was $65 million, or a loss of $0.10 per diluted share, after accounting for unfavorable discrete tax items [2][33]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Cash provided by operating activities was $26 million, a decrease of $180 million compared to the prior quarter, largely due to reduced customer collections [7][43]. - Capital expenditures increased to $60 million in Q1 2025 from $29 million in Q4 2024, focusing on upgrades for certain rigs [8][43]. Balance Sheet and Debt Management - The company repaid $210 million in outstanding debt during the quarter, improving its balance sheet despite ongoing market volatility [8][43]. - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $19.019 billion, down from $19.371 billion at the end of 2024 [24][25]. Fleet and Operational Statistics - Transocean operates a fleet of 34 mobile offshore drilling units, with a focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling [11][12]. - The average daily revenue for ultra-deepwater floaters was $443,600 in Q1 2025, while for harsh environment floaters it was $443,600, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous quarter [28][29].

Core Viewpoint - Transocean Ltd. is expected to report a first-quarter 2025 earnings loss of 12 cents per share, with revenues estimated at $885.84 million, reflecting a significant year-over-year decrease in earnings but an increase in revenues [1][3]. Group 1: Previous Quarter Performance - In the last reported quarter, Transocean posted an adjusted net loss of 9 cents per share, missing the consensus estimate of a profit of 1 cent, and adjusted revenues of $952 million, which also fell short of the $959 million estimate [2]. - The company has had mixed results in the past four quarters, beating estimates twice and missing twice, resulting in an average negative surprise of 227.65% [3]. Group 2: Revenue and Cost Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter indicates a 300% year-over-year decrease in earnings, while revenues are projected to increase by 15.49% from $767 million in the previous year [3]. - Revenue growth is anticipated in the Ultra-Deepwater Floaters segment, expected to rise by 16.3% to $661.9 million, and the Harsh Environment Floaters segment is projected to surge by 36.7% to $223.5 million [5]. - Total costs and expenses are expected to increase by 19.2% year-over-year to $906 million, with Operating and Maintenance costs rising by 17.8% to $616.2 million and depreciation and amortization expenses increasing by 28.5% to $237.7 million [6][7]. Group 3: Earnings Prediction Model - The current model does not predict an earnings beat for Transocean, as the Earnings ESP is -12.50%, indicating a lower likelihood of exceeding earnings expectations [9]. - Transocean holds a Zacks Rank of 3, suggesting a neutral outlook [10].

Core Viewpoint - Transocean is anticipated to report a year-over-year decline in earnings despite an increase in revenues, with the upcoming earnings report being crucial for stock price movement [1][2]. Financial Expectations - The earnings report is expected on April 28, 2025, with a consensus estimate of a quarterly loss of $0.12 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of -300% [3][12]. - Revenues are projected to be $885.84 million, which is a 15.5% increase from the previous year [3]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 40% over the last 30 days, indicating a bearish sentiment among analysts regarding the company's earnings prospects [4][10]. - Transocean's Earnings ESP is currently at -8.70%, suggesting that the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate [11]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model indicates that a positive or negative reading can predict the likelihood of actual earnings deviating from consensus estimates, with a strong predictive power for positive readings [7][8]. - Transocean's combination of a negative Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 makes it challenging to predict an earnings beat [11][16]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Transocean was expected to post earnings of $0.01 per share but instead reported a loss of $0.09, resulting in a surprise of -1,000% [12]. - Over the past four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates twice [13]. Industry Comparison - Patterson-UTI, another player in the oil and gas drilling sector, is expected to report earnings of $0.04 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of -126.7%, with revenues expected to decline by 21.3% to $1.19 billion [17]. - Patterson-UTI's consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 18.8% in the last 30 days, but it currently has an Earnings ESP of 25.00%, indicating a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [18].

Company Information - Transocean Ltd. is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells, specializing in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business, particularly ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services [4] - The company operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world, owning or having partial ownership interests in a fleet of 34 mobile offshore drilling units, which includes 26 ultra-deepwater floaters and eight harsh environment floaters [5] Earnings Call Announcement - Transocean announced a change in the timing of its first quarter 2025 earnings call, which will now take place at 10 a.m. EDT on April 29, 2025, due to a scheduling conflict [1] - The company's first quarter 2025 earnings will be reported on April 28, 2025, with the teleconference scheduled for the following day [2] - Individuals wishing to participate in the call should dial +1 785-424-1619 approximately 15 minutes prior to the start time and refer to conference code 119877 [2] Teleconference Details - The teleconference will be simulcast in a listen-only mode on the company's website, and a replay will be available after 1 p.m. EDT on April 29, 2025 [3] - The replay will be archived for approximately 30 days and can be accessed at +1 402-220-7202 with passcode 119877 [3]

Company Overview - Transocean Ltd. is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells, specializing in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business [3] - The company focuses on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world [3] Fleet Information - Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 34 mobile offshore drilling units, which includes 26 ultra-deepwater floaters and eight harsh environment floaters [4] Upcoming Earnings Report - Transocean will report earnings for the first quarter of 2025 on April 28, 2025, with a teleconference scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 9 a.m. EDT [1] - The teleconference will be available in a listen-only mode on the company's website, and a replay will be accessible after the call [2]

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