Valaris (VAL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Please note that today's event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Nick Georges, Vice President, Treasurer, Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir. Speaker1 Welcome everyone to the Valaris First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. With me today are President and CEO, Anton Dibovitz Senior Vice President and CFO, Chris Weber Senior Vice President and CCO, Matt Lyne and other members of our executive ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, NOV reported revenues of $2.1 billion, a 2% decrease year over year, with net income of $73 million or $0.19 per fully diluted share [4][14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $252 million, representing a 5% increase, with EBITDA margins expanding by 80 basis points to 12% [5][14] - The company generated $135 million in cash from operations and $51 million in free cash flow, with a cash balance increase of $689 million over the last twelve months [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Energy Products and Services segment generated revenue of $992 million, a 2% decrease year over year, with EBITDA declining to $145 million or 14.6% of sales [16][18] - The Energy Equipment segment reported revenue of $1.15 billion, down 3% from the previous year, but EBITDA increased by $46 million to $165 million, resulting in a margin of 14.4% [21][24] - Capital equipment sales accounted for 57% of the Energy Equipment segment's revenues, with bookings for Q1 at $437 million, a 12% year-over-year increase [22][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International revenues decreased from 65% to 61% of total revenues, attributed to seasonal factors, but the international market is expected to grow as a share of the business [60] - North American activity is anticipated to decline in the double-digit range, while international markets, particularly in unconventional resources, are expected to perform better [60][68] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operational efficiencies and careful cost management in light of emerging macroeconomic headwinds [6][9] - NOV is well-positioned for long-term growth, emphasizing the importance of deepwater and international shale production as future sources of incremental oil supply [11][41] - The company is actively diversifying supply chains to mitigate tariff impacts and is leveraging its U.S. manufacturing footprint to enhance competitiveness [30][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, anticipating challenges in the second half of 2025 [29][41] - The outlook for offshore production remains robust, with expectations for more awards for FPSOs in 2025 compared to previous years [24][50] - Management highlighted the importance of technological advancements in improving drilling and production efficiencies, particularly in deepwater projects [45][46] Other Important Information - The company plans to pay a supplemental dividend of around $80 million, subject to Board approval, to align returns to 50% of excess free cash flow for 2024 [15] - NOV's backlog of capital equipment and projects has grown steadily, with margins improving significantly over the past four years [8][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on 2025 margins relative to 2024 - Management indicated that EBITDA margins are expected to be flattish from the first half to the second half of 2025, with modest growth anticipated [56] Question: International revenues decrease - Management acknowledged a seasonal pullback but expects international revenues to grow as a share of the business going forward [60] Question: Capital equipment order activity - Management noted strong confidence in the offshore deepwater market, with potential FPSO awards in 2025, despite some macroeconomic uncertainties [66][68] Question: Tariff mitigation efforts and CapEx - Most mitigation plans do not require significant CapEx, focusing instead on operational efficiency and vendor collaboration [80] Question: M&A opportunities in the current economic environment - Management remains open to opportunistic M&A but emphasized the need for deals to make industrial sense and provide high returns [86][89]