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Mar 31, 2020

Transocean Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Transocean reported results for Q1 2020, including a net loss and adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Transocean Ltd. reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $392 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Adjusted net loss was $187 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. Total contract drilling revenues were $759 million, with adjusted contract drilling revenues of $807 million. The company's contract backlog was $9.6 billion as of the April 2020 Fleet Status Report.

Total contract drilling revenues were $759 million (total adjusted contract drilling revenues of $807 million).

Revenue efficiency was 94.4%.

Net loss attributable to controlling interest was $392 million, $0.64 per diluted share.

Adjusted net loss was $187 million, $0.30 per diluted share, excluding $205 million of net unfavorable items.

Total Revenue
$759M
Previous year: $754M
+0.7%
EPS
-$0.3
Previous year: -$0.3
+0.0%
Revenue efficiency
94.4%
Previous year: 98%
-3.7%
Gross Profit
$553M
Previous year: $537M
+3.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.48B
Previous year: $1.89B
-21.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$155M
Previous year: -$103M
+50.5%
Total Assets
$23.5B
Previous year: $25.5B
-7.9%

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Forward Guidance

Transocean anticipates delays in contracting activity due to the decline in oil prices and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19.

Positive Outlook

  • Delivered revenue in line with guidance.
  • Delivered lower than projected costs.
  • Industry-leading backlog.
  • Proven track record for managing costs.
  • Well-positioned to continue delivering the highest level of service while keeping our employees and our customers safe.

Challenges Ahead

  • Dramatic decline in oil prices.
  • Continued uncertainties surrounding the containment of COVID-19.
  • Resumption of the global economy will invariably delay the contracting activity that we expected in 2020.
  • Cash flows used in operating activities were $48 million, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $147 million in the prior quarter.
  • First quarter 2020 capital expenditures of $107 million decreased primarily due to reduced expenditures for the reactivation of two rigs and leasehold improvements, partially offset by increased expenditures for our newbuild rigs under construction.

Revenue & Expenses

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