Valaris Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Valaris reported strong third-quarter results driven by high revenue efficiency and significant contract backlog additions. The company is focused on maximizing earnings and driving free cash flow as the offshore drilling market recovers.
Achieved 99% revenue efficiency in the third quarter and year-to-date.
Added approximately $330 million of contract backlog since reporting second quarter results, and over $2.1 billion year-to-date.
VALARIS DS-9 was awarded a two-year contract, and VALARIS DS-4 was awarded a 548-day contract.
Two rigs were recently equipped with emissions reductions systems.
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Forward Guidance
Valaris is well-positioned to benefit from improving market conditions, focusing on maximizing earnings and driving free cash flow.
Positive Outlook
- Improved market environment for offshore drilling in 2021.
- Strong rebound in demand for hydrocarbons.
- Constructive commodity prices.
- Winning an outsized share of contracts and rig years awarded.
- Platform for increased earnings in 2022 and beyond.
Challenges Ahead
- Effects of the chapter 11 cases on the Company's business.
- Relationships, comparability of our financial results and ability to access financing sources.
- The COVID-19 outbreak and global pandemic.
- Customer drilling programs, stacking of rigs, effects of new rigs on the market and effects of declines in commodity prices.
- Potential additional asset impairments.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income