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Dec 31, 2022

Valaris Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Valaris reported mixed results in Q4 2022, with a decrease in revenues and adjusted EBITDA, but new contracts and extensions were awarded.

Key Takeaways

Valaris reported a net income of $31 million for Q4 2022, with revenues decreasing slightly to $434 million. The company was awarded new contracts and extensions with associated contract backlog of more than $400 million during the quarter. Reactivation of VALARIS DS-17 is well underway and they are in advanced discussions for a multi-year opportunity for one of their stacked drillships

Net income was $31 million.

Revenue efficiency of 98% was delivered.

New contracts and extensions with associated contract backlog of more than $400 million were awarded.

Total liquidity increased to $748 million as of December 31, 2022.

Total Revenue
$434M
Previous year: $306M
+41.9%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: -$0.32
-218.8%
Gross Profit
$56.4M
Previous year: -$5.1M
-1205.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$724M
Previous year: $609M
+19.0%
Free Cash Flow
$101M
Previous year: -$33.7M
-398.5%
Total Assets
$2.86B
Previous year: $1.21B
+137.1%

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Forward Guidance

Valaris did not provide specific financial forward guidance in this earnings report. However, they highlighted positive future prospects due to new contracts and extensions, as well as the reactivation of floaters.

Positive Outlook

  • Awarded new contracts and extensions with associated contract backlog of more than $400 million during the fourth quarter.
  • Additional contracts awarded or extended in 2023 to date, with associated contract backlog of approximately $230 million.
  • Reactivation of a fifth floater, VALARIS DS-17, is well underway
  • Advanced discussions for a multi-year opportunity for one of our stacked drillships that is expected to deliver meaningful returns.
  • Strategy will drive increased earnings and significant free cash flow over time

Challenges Ahead

  • Cancellation, suspension, renegotiation or termination of drilling contracts and programs
  • Commodity price fluctuations and volatility, customer demand, loss of a significant customer or customer contract
  • Changes in worldwide rig supply, including as a result of reactivations and newbuilds, and demand, competition and technology
  • Governmental action, civil unrest and political and economic uncertainties
  • Environmental or other liabilities, risks or losses

Revenue & Expenses

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