Contractual and Operational Performance - The company experienced an increase in contracted rigs, with 21 rigs contracted as of December 31, 2022, 22 as of December 31, 2023, and maintaining 22 for December 31, 2024[45]. - The company delivered eight, nine, six, and eight newbuild jack-up rigs during 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, representing increases of approximately 2.0%, 2.4%, 1.86%, and 1.04% in the total worldwide fleet[47]. - The company's Total Contract Backlog as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 1,382.8million,relatingto23contractswithfirmtermsexpiringbetween2025and2029[81].−Thecompanymayfacechallengesinrenewingcontractsastheyexpire,whichcouldaffectitsTotalContractBacklog[43].−Thecompanyhasexperiencedearlyterminationsandsuspensionsofcontracts,whichmaynotfullycompensateforlostrevenues,impactingitsfinancialresults[76].−Thecompanyisatriskofnotsecuringfavorablecontractsforitsjack−uprigs,whichcouldleadtoidlingorstackingofrigsandassociatedcashexpenditures[78].FinancialConditionandDebtManagement−Thecompanyhassignificantdebtmaturitiesinthecomingyears,whichmayimpactitsabilitytooperateiffuturecashflowsareinsufficient[43].−AsofDecember31,2024,thecompanyhastotaldebtof2,179.6 million, representing 63.7% of its assets[143]. - The company has scheduled final maturity dates for all its debt between 2028 and 2030, with annual amortization payments of approximately 134.7millionstartingin2024[142].−Thecompanyexpectstoneedtorefinanceorextenditsdebtpriortomaturityduetoinsufficientcashresources[142].−Thecompanyanticipatesthatasignificantportionofitscashflowwillbededicatedtoservicingitsdebt,limitingavailabilityforotherpurposes[151].−Thecompanymayfacedefaultsunderitsdebtinstrumentsifitisunabletorepayorrefinanceitsdebtasitbecomesdue[149].−Thecompanyisobligatedtofundanycapitalshortfallsassociatedwithcashcallstoshareholdersinitsjointventures,whichcouldsignificantlyimpactliquidity[86].MarketandEconomicConditions−Theoffshoredrillingindustryishighlycyclical,withperiodsoflowdemandandoversupplyadverselyaffectingbusinessoperations[44].−Oilpricesrangedfromapproximately71.03 to 97.10in2023andfromapproximately70.31 to 93.12in2024,indicatingsignificantvolatilitythatimpactsdrillingactivity[48].−Theimpactofgeopoliticaltensions,suchastheRussianinvasionofUkraine,hascontributedtovolatilityinoilprices,affectingdemandfordrillingservices[49].−Thecompanyisexposedtopotentialdeclinesindemandforitsservicesduetotheglobaltransitiontowardsrenewableenergyandloworzerocarbonalternatives,whichmayimpactitscustomers′capitalexpenditurebudgets[58].−Currentglobaleconomicconditions,includingmilitaryactionsandsanctions,haveimpactedcapitalmarketsandmaycontinuetoaffectthecompany′sabilitytoraisecapital[158].RegulatoryandComplianceRisks−Thecompanymayfaceincreasedcompliancecostsandoperationalrestrictionsduetocurrentandfutureregulationsrelatedtorenewableenergytransitions[59].−Compliancewithcomplexlawsandregulationsgoverninginternationaldrillingcouldincreaseoperatingcostsandlimitdrillingactivity[170].−Thecompanyissubjecttocomplexandevolvingtaxlawsacrossmultiplejurisdictions,whichmayleadtohighertaxliabilitiesandeffectivetaxrates[203].−Futuregovernmentregulationsrelatedtoclimatechangemayrequiresignificantfinancialexpendituresforcompliance,includingnewemissioncontrols[207].−Regulatoryenforcementinprivacyanddataprotectionisincreasing,potentiallyimpactingthecompany′sreputationandoperationalcosts[197].OperationalChallengesandRisks−Thecompanyfacesrisksfromgeopoliticaltensions,includingtheRussianinvasionofUkraineandconflictsintheMiddleEast,whichcouldleadtoincreasedvolatilityinoilandgasprices,adverselyaffectingrevenuesandprofits[57].−ThecompanyisexposedtorisksrelatedtotechnologicalobsolescenceandthegrowingimportanceofArtificialIntelligence(AI)intheoilandgasindustry[42].−Therelianceonartificialintelligence(AI)technologiesisincreasingintheoilandgasindustry,andfailuretoeffectivelyintegrateAIcouldadverselyaffectthecompany′scompetitivepositionandprofitability[69].−Thecompanyincurssignificantactivationandreactivationcostsfornewbuildjack−uprigs,historicallyrangingfrom11 million to 20millionperrig[100].−Theconstructionofnewbuildjack−uprigsissubjecttorisksofdelaysandcostoverruns,whichcouldmateriallyimpactthecompany′sfinancialperformance[101].HumanResourcesandStaffing−Limitedavailabilityofqualifiedpersonnelisexpectedtoincreaseoperatingcostsandimpactstaffingfordrillingoperations[103].−Theabilitytoattractandretainskilledpersonneliscriticalforoperations,withtrainingandcertificationrequirementsposingadditionalchallenges[106].−Collectivebargainingagreementsmayleadtohigherpersonnelcostsandoperationalrestrictions[105].−Thecyclicalnatureoftheoffshoredrillingindustryiscausingupwardpressureonwages,complicatingstaffingandincreasingoperationalrisks[104].EnvironmentalandSustainabilityConcerns−Thecompanyfacesadverseeffectsfromclimatechange,includingincreasedregulationandreduceddemandforoilandgasservices,whichcouldsignificantlyimpactfinancialandoperationalperformance[208].−Severeweathereventslinkedtoclimatechangemaydamageequipmentanddisruptoperations,affectingmajorcustomersandleadingtofinanciallosses[209].−GrowingscrutinyonsustainabilityandESGpracticesmayhinderaccesstocapital,asinvestorsincreasinglyfocusonthesefactorswhenmakinginvestmentdecisions[210].−ThecompanymayneedtoimplementstricterESGstandardstoretainandattractinvestors,withpotentialcostsandresourcerequirementsforcompliance[212].ShareholderandMarketDynamics−Thefivelargestcustomersaccountedfor550.10 per share for Q1 and Q2 2024, and $0.02 per share for Q3 and Q4 2024, subject to future performance and financial conditions[232]. - The fluctuating market price of common shares may be influenced by various factors, including operating performance and investor sentiment[219].