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Momentum Accelerates. Cash Flow Improves. Nabors 2Q 2026 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported second quarter 2026 operating revenues of $815 million, an increase of approximately 4% from the first quarter. Net loss attributable to Nabors’ shareholders for the quarter was $22 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $222 million.

Nabors’ second quarter results reflected continued momentum across the international drilling franchise, strengthening Lower 48 activity, and higher free cash flow, supported by disciplined capital allocation and expanding technology adoption.

Selected Financial Information

(In millions, except rig activity)

Three Months Ended

June 30, March 31, June 30,

2026 2026 2025

Operating revenues $814.8 $783.5 $832.8

Adjusted EBITDA $221.7 $204.8 $248.5

Adjusted operating income $61.1 $48.6 $73.4

Adjusted free cash flow $12.3 $(48.2) $40.6

Average rigs working:

Lower 48 67.8 65.3 62.4

International Drilling 93.4 92.6 85.9

Average total rigs working 171.2 167.9 158.3

The quarter ended June 30, 2025 includes revenue of $63 million, EBITDA of $37 million, and operating income of $26 million from Quail Tools, which was sold in August 2025.

2Q 2026 Highlights

oThe SANAD land drilling joint venture deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing total newbuild deployments to 16. Three more are scheduled for 2026. In addition, SANAD reactivated another previously suspended rig.

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oNabors added five rigs in the Lower 48 during the second quarter. One of these is drilling Quaise Energy’s Project Obsidian, the first commercial superhot geothermal development. The Company’s working rig count in this market currently stands at 73, bringing the increase to 15 rigs since November 2025.

oTwo of the additional rigs in the Lower 48 were Nabors PACE-X Ultra® rigs. The PACE-X Ultra® combines upgraded drilling capabilities, integrated automation and managed pressure drilling to enable operators to drill increasingly complex wells.

oCanrig deployed the first Canrig TITAN™ (“Titan”) fully-automated rig floor wrench, with field results exceeding high performance targets. Titan is designed to deliver greater accuracy, faster speed, and lower cost of ownership than competing units.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Second quarter results reflected another quarter of solid operational and financial progress. All our operating segments exceeded the targets we set.

“In the Lower 48 market, Nabors’ average rig count grew and we exceeded the expected exit rate. At the same time, daily gross margin outperformed our guidance. We also gained market share and extended the duration of our contract backlog. Our strategy continues to align us with customers that prioritize high-specification rigs, integrated technology and consistent operating execution in increasingly complex drilling environments.

“In our International Drilling segment, we maintained reliable operations across the Gulf markets in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia our SANAD joint venture added two rigs, including a previously suspended rig that returned to service. Daily gross margin improved through greater operating efficiency in several geographies and additional SANAD deployments.

“Drilling Solutions’ Lower 48 business delivered double-digit sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, with contributions on Nabors rigs as well as third-party rigs. Performance Software, RigCLOUD®, and Managed Pressure Drilling led this growth.”

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA was $131 million in the second quarter, compared to $121 million in the first quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin for the second quarter increased by more than $650 from the first quarter, to $17,534. This increase reflects stronger execution, and contributions from SANAD newbuild deployments.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported second quarter adjusted EBITDA of $94 million, compared to $88 million in the previous quarter. Lower 48 results improved as daily margin expanded 5% and the working fleet grew 4%. As expected, results from Offshore and Alaska operations declined sequentially.

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Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $40 million, compared to $39 million in the first quarter. Growth in the Lower 48 market was partially offset by slightly lower international activity, mainly attributable to Surface & Tubular.

Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA increased to $3 million, compared to $1 million in the previous quarter. Aftermarket revenue accelerated sequentially, reflecting higher customer activity. Capital Equipment revenue also improved as deliveries increased.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Consolidated adjusted free cash flow was $12 million in the second quarter. Adjusted free cash fl

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Disciplined Execution, Durable Momentum: Nabors 1Q 2026

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported first quarter 2026 operating revenues of $784 million. Net loss attributable to Nabors’ shareholders for the quarter was $15 million, compared to net income of $10 million in the fourth quarter. First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $205 million.

Selected Financial Information

(In millions, except rig activity)

Three Months Ended

March 31, December 31, March 31,

2026 2025 2025

Operating revenues $783.5 $797.5 $736.2

Adjusted EBITDA $204.8 $221.6 $206.3

Adjusted operating income $48.6 $62.4 $51.7

Adjusted free cash flow $(48.2) $131.8 $(61.2)

Average rigs working:

Lower 48 65.3 59.8 60.6

International Drilling 92.6 93.3 85.0

Average total rigs working 167.9 162.9 153.2

1Q 2026 Highlights

oThe SANAD land drilling joint venture deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing total newbuild deployments to 15. Four more are scheduled for 2026. In addition, SANAD reactivated one previously suspended rig, with a second resumption scheduled for the second quarter.

oIn the Lower 48 market, Nabors added four rigs during the first quarter. The Company’s working rig count in this market currently stands at 66, reflecting an increase of eight rigs since November 2025.

oContinuing its debt reduction initiatives, Nabors redeemed the remaining outstanding balance of its notes due in 2028, reducing total debt to $2.1 billion as of March 31, 2026. Since year-end 2024, the Company has reduced its total debt by $386 million. The Company’s next debt maturity is $250 million due in 2029. Its weighted average debt maturity has been extended to more than five years.

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oNabors received three awards at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026, including Service Partner of the Year, recognizing its reliability, innovation, digital drilling capabilities, and strong operator partnerships.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “The conflict in the Middle East and its broader implications across global energy markets continue to reinforce the value of Nabors’ portfolio and geographic diversification. While our business in that region was only modestly impacted in the first quarter, we are well positioned to respond to changes in activity levels across our markets, supported by our global fleet and operational flexibility.

“Nabors’ first quarter results reflect continued improvement in Lower 48 activity, with another increase in rig count and fleet utilization. We believe we are gaining share in this market as clients increasingly prioritize high-specification rigs, integrated technology, and consistent operational execution in complex drilling environments. Our average rig count in the Lower 48 exceeded our growth expectations for the quarter, reflecting strong customer demand and contract visibility.

“In our International Drilling segment, we expanded activity across key markets. In Saudi Arabia we added two rigs. Another two rigs commenced operations in Latin America, one of which was an idle U.S. rig mobilized to Argentina under a long-term contract, demonstrating the flexibility of our asset base. Late in the quarter, we reactivated an offshore platform rig in Mexico, further increasing international utilization.

“Drilling Solutions’ (“NDS”) international business delivered sequential growth in the first quarter, with contributions across multiple product lines, including Performance Software, Managed Pressure Drilling, and Surface & Tubulars, which includes drilling equipment rentals. Our focus on NDS’s international markets continues to gain traction. These markets account for approximately 65% of the segment’s EBITDA, up from 31% in the first quarter of 2023, underscoring the increasing scale and profitability of our international footprint.”

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA was $121 million in the first quarter, compared to $131 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Average rig count declined slightly, as contract expirations were largely offset by recent startups and new deployments. Daily adjusted gross margin for the first quarter was $16,880, reflecting increased costs in the Middle East related to staffing and logistics, as well as higher operating expenses and activity interruptions in certain markets.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $88 million, compared to $93 million in the previous quarter. Results in the Lower 48 improved with average rig count increasing 9% sequentially, reflecting stronger activity and improving fleet utilization. As expected, results from the Offshore and Alaska operations declined sequentially.

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Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $39 million, compared to $41 million in the fourth quart

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Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, February 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2025 operating revenues of $798 million, compared to operating revenues of $818 million in the third quarter. Net income attributable to Nabors’ shareholders for the quarter was $10 million, compared to $274 million in the third quarter. This equates to earnings per diluted share of $0.17, compared to $16.85 in the third quarter. The third quarter included a one-time, after-tax gain on the disposition of Quail Tools, LLC (“Quail”) of $314 million, or $20.52 per diluted share. Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $222 million, compared to $236 million in the previous quarter.

4Q 2025 Highlights

oNabors completed several transactions that materially reduced total debt and significantly strengthened its leverage metrics:

oRelated to the sale of Quail, Nabors collected the $250 million seller financing note in full.

oThe Company issued $700 million of notes due in 2032.

oIn turn, the Company redeemed the $546 million remaining balance of its notes due in 2027.

oIn January, the Company redeemed in full the remaining outstanding notes due in 2028.

oThese actions contributed to a reduction in Nabors’ outstanding net debt by approximately $554 million since the end of 2024. The Company’s next debt maturity is $250 million due in 2029.

oThe performance of the retained Parker Wellbore businesses improved. Adjusted EBITDA contribution from these operations increased by 11% sequentially, with stronger drilling activity in Canada and Indonesia. This growth also includes additional realization of cost synergies, reaching the $40 million synergy target for 2025.

oThe SANAD joint venture deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom. The number of newbuild deployments now totals 14. Five more are scheduled for 2026, followed by one more in early 2027.

oIn the fourth quarter, Nabors installed the first unit of its new Canrig® automated floor wrench on a Nabors rig working in the Haynesville Shale. This wrench represents a technological step-change for this critical rig floor component. Its field performance demonstrates a 30% reduction in cycle time and improved positioning. Available as a retrofit to Canrig wrenches deployed in the field, it is already generating significant customer interest.

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Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “2025 proved to be a transformational year for our capital structure. Including the redemption in January, we reduced our total debt by $388 million since the end of 2024. This represents significant progress on our path to delevering. As a result of this significant reduction in debt, our annual interest expense should decline by approximately $45 million, translating into a dollar-for-dollar improvement in adjusted free cash flow.

“Nabors’ fourth quarter results improved compared to the third quarter, excluding the contribution from Quail. This sequential improvement was broad-based across all segments of our operations.

“In the Lower 48 business and International Drilling segment, our average rig counts in the fourth quarter exceeded both our expectations and those of the prior quarter. Our Lower 48 count increased in the latter portion of the quarter, highlighting our success executing on opportunities to add rigs. In our International Drilling segment, SANAD added a newbuild in Saudi Arabia, two rigs were redeployed in Argentina, and three platform rigs in Mexico continued to work throughout the quarter.

“The sequential increase in Drilling Solutions’ (“NDS”) adjusted EBITDA was particularly encouraging. The largest contributors to this increase include casing running, managed pressure drilling, and performance software in our international markets. In the Lower 48 market, NDS’s revenue on third-party drilling contractors’ rigs increased sequentially by more than 10%, even as that market’s rig count grew by just 1%. This performance demonstrates the value of the NDS portfolio and our success targeting the third-party rig market.”

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $131.3 million, compared to $127.6 million in the third quarter. Average rig count increased by more than four rigs, reflecting the recent startup of rigs in Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Colombia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter was $17,630, partially reflecting rig startup inefficiencies and activity interruptions in certain markets.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $93.2 million, compared to $94.2 million in the previous quarter. Results in the Lower 48 operation improved on increases in average rig count and daily gross margin. These were mainly offset by a margin decline in Alaska and Offshore which was smaller than e

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Nabors Announces Redemption of 7.500% Senior Guaranteed Notes Due 2028 and Fourth Quarter 2025 Reduction in Net Debt of Approximately $366 Million, Equivalent to $25 per Share

HAMILTON, Bermuda, January 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today announced the full redemption of its outstanding 7.500% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2028, with a face value of approximately $379 million. The Notes were redeemed at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest, on January 15, 2026.

Nabors also announced certain preliminary balance sheet figures. As of December 31, 2025, total debt amounted to approximately $2.5 billion. Cash and short-term investments were approximately $940 million. Net debt, defined as total debt less cash and short-term investments, was approximately $1.55 billion as of December 31, 2025, bringing net leverage to its lowest level since 2008. This amount represents a reduction of approximately $366 million – equivalent to approximately $25 per Nabors common share – during the fourth quarter and approximately $550 million since December 31, 2024.

Following the redemption, long-term debt stands at approximately $2.15 billion. The Company’s next debt maturity occurs in 2029. Also following the redemption, the weighted average maturity on Nabors’ outstanding debt has increased to 5.3 years, from 3.7 years as of September 30, 2025.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, President and CEO, commented, “This redemption represents another meaningful step in advancing our commitment to debt reduction as a core driver of shareholder value. The combination of our opportunistic Parker Wellbore and Quail Tools transactions, together with strong operational execution, contributed to this outcome. We have successfully cleared and extended our financing runway to 2029. These actions materially strengthen our capital structure and position the Company for continued strategic progress.”

About Nabors Industries

Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With presence in more than 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.

Forward-looking Statements

The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, Nabors' actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Disclaimer

This press release presents a “non-GAAP” financial measure. The components of this non-GAAP measure are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Net debt is calculated as total debt minus the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

This non-GAAP measure

has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including net debt, because it believes that this financial measure accurately reflects the Company’s liquidity. Securities analysts and investors also use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute this measure differently. A reconciliation of net debt to total debt, which is the nearest comparable GAAP financial measure, is included in the table at the end of this press release.

Investor Contacts:  William C. Conroy, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423 or via e-mail william.conroy@nabors.com, or Kara K. Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-4954 or via email kara.peak@nabors.com. To request investor materials, contact Nabors' corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail mark.andrews@nabors.com

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Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

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Bermuda, October 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2025 operating revenues of $818 million, compared to operating revenues of $833 million in the second quarter. Net income attributable to Nabors’ shareholders for the quarter was $274 million, compared to a net loss of $31 million in the second quarter. This equates to earnings per diluted share of $16.85, compared to a loss per diluted share of $2.71 in the second quarter. The third quarter included a one-time, after-tax gain on the disposition of Quail Tools of $314 million, or $20.52 per diluted share. Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $236 million, compared to $248 million in the previous quarter.

3Q 2025 Highlights

oNabors completed the sale of Quail Tools to Superior Energy Services (“Superior”) for consideration totaling $625 million, inclusive of a working capital adjustment. The Company collected $375 million in cash at closing during the third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, Superior repaid a $250 million seller financing note in full. Inclusive of this receipt, Nabors’ reported net debt of $1,920 million at September 30, 2025 would have been $1,670 million. Nabors has already utilized a portion of the sale proceeds to fully repay the outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility and to redeem $150 million of its notes due in 2027. These actions have materially reduced Nabors gross debt and significantly strengthened the Company’s leverage metrics.

oThe Company successfully deployed the first-of-its-kind PACE-X Ultra™

rig for Caturus Energy in South Texas. This upgraded version of an existing PACE-X rig significantly enhances

performance and extends operational capabilities. The rig supports Caturus Energy’s commitment to safely and efficiently ramp production, particularly with long-lateral, high-pressure wells in the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk formations. On its first two wells, the rig outperformed the well plans and its rate of penetration was faster than Nabors’ average in South Texas.

oThe SANAD drilling joint venture with Saudi Aramco deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom. The number of newbuild deployments now totals 13. One more rig is scheduled to commence operating in the fourth quarter. Four are scheduled for 2026.

oNabors continued the integration of the remaining Parker Wellbore businesses acquired in March. The Adjusted EBITDA contribution from these businesses increased by more than 70% sequentially, with stronger drilling activity in the international and U.S. markets. This growth includes the realization of further cost synergies during the quarter, reinforcing progress toward the $40 million synergy target for 2025.

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Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “The sale of Quail Tools is a transformative event for Nabors. We have already used a portion of the proceeds to reduce our gross debt by approximately $330 million. The balance of the proceeds is targeted for additional debt reduction. Once that is completed, the expected decrease to our gross debt will exceed 20%, compared to the level as of June 30, 2025. With that, our annual interest expense should decline by approximately $45 million, translating into a dollar-for-dollar improvement in adjusted free cash flow.

“In addition to these financial benefits, the structure of the divestiture means we effectively sold equity to fund the Parker acquisition at approximately $130 per share, a very significant premium to the current stock price. And we are retaining businesses from the acquisition that we expect to generate adjusted EBITDA of $70 million in 2026. That’s a material contribution to our consolidated total.

“Nabors’ third quarter results, without the contribution from Quail Tools, improved over the second quarter. This performance demonstrated the strength of our International drilling segment. As planned, we deployed additional rigs in the Eastern Hemisphere markets, including SANAD’s 13th newbuild in Saudi Arabia. Daily drilling margins in the International business continued to improve, and are on the verge of exceeding the $18,000 mark.

“Results in our Drilling Solutions (“NDS”) segment reflect the sale of Quail Tools in August. Excluding the contributions of Quail Tools in the second and third quarters, NDS’s adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially. This is a significant achievement in the current Lower 48 market environment.

“In U.S. Drilling, our Offshore and Alaska operations continued to perform well. The adjusted EBITDA contribution from these two businesses exceeded our previous guidance.

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $127.6 million, compared to $117.7 million in the second quarter. Average rig count increased by more than three rigs, reflecti

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Nabors Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

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Bermuda, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported second quarter 2025 operating revenues of $833 million, compared to operating revenues of $736 million in the first quarter. Net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $31 million, compared to net income of $33 million in the first quarter. This equates to a loss per diluted share of $2.71, compared to earnings per diluted share of $2.18 in the first quarter. The first quarter included a one-time, non-cash net gain on the Parker transaction of $113.0 million, or $9.68 per diluted share. Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $248 million, compared to $206 million in the previous quarter.

2Q 2025 Highlights

oThe SANAD drilling joint venture with Saudi Aramco deployed two newbuild rigs in the Kingdom. These bring the total number of deployments to twelve. Two more units are scheduled to start operations over the balance of this year.

oSaudi Aramco awarded the fourth tranche of newbuilds to SANAD. This award of five rigs marks the next step in SANAD’s 50-rig newbuild program. The first rigs of this tranche are scheduled to commence operating in 2026, with the final one in 2027.

oSeveral impactful international rig reactivations were completed in Kuwait. All three previously announced awards have commenced operations, one of which began in early July. These high-specification rigs are working under multiyear contracts and are expected to contribute materially to the International Drilling segment earnings during the second half of 2025 and beyond.

oNabors’ high-specification PACE® series SmartRigs® set several milestones extending lateral wellbore lengths.

oIn the Bakken, a PACE®-X rig followed up drilling an operator’s first four-mile lateral in the formation with two more four-mile lateral wells.

oAlso in the Bakken, another operator utilizing a PACE®-B rig drilled back-to-back four-mile lateral wells.

oIn the Haynesville a PACE®-X rig drilled the basin’s longest lateral at 20,000 feet; the well reached a total depth of 32,000 feet.

oIn the Eagle Ford, a PACE®-M rig drilled a record well in the basin, at 32,525 feet, including a 22,500-foot lateral section.

oSignificant progress was made on the integration of the Parker Wellbore businesses acquired in March. These contributed materially to Nabors financial results in the second quarter. Cost synergies realized during the quarter support the $40 million previously targeted for 2025.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our second quarter results demonstrated the strength of the Nabors portfolio while reflecting a full quarter contribution from the acquisition of Parker Wellbore. In total, EBITDA from the legacy Nabors businesses increased sequentially. I am pleased with the performance of the Parker operations, and our progress to realize expected cost synergies.

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“Recent deployments of high-spec rigs in the Middle East along with those scheduled over the balance of 2025 should drive growth in our International Drilling segment. The SANAD newbuild program is a key element of our future value creation. The award of the fourth five-rig tranche cements SANAD’s growth prospects into 2027.

“Before the impact from Parker, adjusted EBITDA grew sequentially in all three of the business lines in our U.S. Drilling segment. The Lower-48 rig market in oil focused basins remains flat to down, and we are working to mitigate the impact of the current industry rig count and dayrates. At the same time, natural gas drilling has moved upwards. We see our rig count and leading-edge pricing stabilizing in the third quarter and through the end of the year.

“Our U.S. Offshore and Alaska operations are performing well. Including the contributions of Parker, these two businesses comprise a growing portion of our overall U.S. Drilling segment. In particular, our Alaska fleet is poised to capitalize on growth in that market.

“With the addition of Parker’s operations, Nabors Drilling Solutions now comprises over 25% of adjusted EBITDA from our operating segments. The Parker product lines in NDS – the largest being Quail Tools – outperformed our expectations in the second quarter. These results highlight the potential that led us to the acquisition.”

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $117.7 million, compared to $115.5 million in the first quarter. Average rig count increased by one, primarily reflecting the startup of newbuild rigs in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, offset by the conclusion of contracts for a rig each in Papua New Guinea and Mexico. Daily adjusted gross margin for the second quarter improved to $17,534, driven primarily by the high-margin additions.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported second quarter adjusted EBITDA of $101.8 m

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Nabors Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported first quarter 2025 operating revenues of $736 million, compared to operating revenues of $730 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $33 million, compared to a net loss of $54 million in the fourth quarter. This equates to earnings per diluted share of $2.18, compared to a loss per diluted share of $6.67 in the fourth quarter. The first quarter included a one-time, non-cash net gain on the Parker transaction of $113.0 million, or $9.68 per diluted share. This gain was partially offset by non-cash charges related to the wind-down of operations in Russia totaling $28.6 million, or $2.45 per diluted share, and by expenses related to the Parker acquisition. First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $206 million, compared to $221 million in the previous quarter.

Highlights

oIn March, Nabors completed the acquisition of Parker Wellbore, strengthening its portfolio with complementary businesses. This transaction adds Quail Tools, the leading tubular rental franchise in the U.S., along with the largest casing running contractor in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and a fleet of ten drilling rigs in several international markets and Alaska. This acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Nabors’ 2025 free cash flow and to improve leverage metrics.

oIn the first quarter, the SANAD joint venture deployed its tenth newbuild rig. The eleventh commenced in April, and the twelfth is expected to start later in the second quarter. Two additional rigs are planned for startup in the second half of 2025. As these rigs come online, they should make a material contribution to SANAD’s adjusted EBITDA while supporting their customer’s program to maintain production capacity and develop its natural gas resources.

oNabors and Corva AI expanded their existing strategic alliance, extending their collaboration into Nabors’ RigCLOUD® platform. The resulting solution combines Nabors’ edge and cloud computing platform with Corva’s AI-driven analytics, enhancing real-time data processing, predictive insights, and performance, improving decision-making and maximizing efficiency.

oIn the month of March, the Company suspended activity on its three rigs in Russia in response to the recently expanded sanctions. Nabors does not expect activity in this market to resume in the near term. Financial performance in this market had become increasingly marginal.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “With the acquisition of Parker completed, we are already realizing the benefits we anticipated. Parker’s operations contributed to our first quarter. We commenced our well-planned integration, and the early achievements are encouraging.

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“Our first quarter results reflect improving performance in certain international markets, as well as challenges in the U.S. In the U.S. specifically, rig churn placed pressure on rig utilization and operating expenses. More recently, we are encouraged by our success adding rigs in the Lower 48 after our rig count troughed in February. However, in view of the current activity level we have responded with actions to improve efficiency and align our cost structure.

“Daily adjusted gross margin in the International Drilling business was $17,421, an improvement of more than $700 per day. This expansion was driven by higher margins in most of our international geographies. Our international drilling activity was essentially flat, as two rig startups in Saudi Arabia offset the impact of the suspension of our Russia operations and lower activity in Colombia. Looking ahead over the balance of 2025, we have a number of startups planned, in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Argentina, Mexico, and India. These offset the completion of some drilling programs in the Eastern Hemisphere.

“SANAD, our 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Aramco, began operating its tenth newbuild rig during the first quarter, and the eleventh early in the second quarter. Another three are scheduled to commence operations during the balance of 2025. SANAD, with its newbuild program totaling 50 rigs over 10 years, is growing rapidly and provides a source of significant value to Nabors and our shareholders.”

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $115.5 million, compared to $112.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Average rig count was essentially in line with activity expectations. Daily adjusted gross margin for the first quarter averaged $17,421, reflecting additional newbuild rigs in Saudi Arabia and improved operating performance in several geographies.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $92.7 million, compared to $105.8 million in the fourth quarter. This dec

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Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, February 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2024 operating revenues of $730 million, compared to operating revenues of $732 million in the third quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $54 million, compared to a net loss of $56 million in the third quarter. This equates to a loss of $6.67 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $6.86 in the third quarter. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $221 million, compared to $222 million in the previous quarter.

Highlights

oNabors shareholders approved the issuance of shares to Parker Wellbore (“Parker”) stockholders in connection with the merger between Parker and Nabors. Parker shareholders also approved the merger. Pending certain international regulatory approvals, the merger is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.

oNabors received awards for three rigs in Argentina, two of which will be transferred from the U.S. on five-year contracts. The third rig is currently working in country and is scheduled to start its new contract before the end of the year. In addition, the Company received another award for an idle rig in Colombia. These reactivations are capital efficient opportunities to support growth, while improving Nabors’ asset utilization.

oIn the fourth quarter, SANAD deployed its ninth newbuild rig and is expected to start up two more in the first quarter of 2025. As Saudi Aramco continues to grow its natural gas activity, Nabors continues to participate in its customer’s expansion plans with commitments to add rigs built in the Kingdom over the coming years and its leading portfolio of drilling-related services.

oIn Rig Technologies, Canrig was awarded a comprehensive rig upgrade package by a third-party drilling contractor in the U.S. Canrig is currently pursuing a number of upgrade opportunities, both domestically and internationally. These projects demonstrate Canrig’s advanced technology suite, which enables contractors to remain competitive as the drilling market becomes increasingly demanding.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “We are looking forward to adding Parker to the Nabors portfolio. Our integration planning reinforces the Parker attributes that we identified earlier. We are confident that this acquisition will advance our strategic objectives while creating value for our stakeholders.

“The market environment in the fourth quarter provided us with some challenges in the U.S., as operators continued to modulate their activity levels in oil basins, mainly driven by recent mergers. Leading edge pricing in this market remained steady, supporting our daily margins at relatively high levels. For 2025, we are planning for stable market activity through the early part of the year. Given this activity level, we are responding with actions to improve efficiency and align our cost structure.

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“Our international businesses continued to expand in multiple markets, including Saudi Arabia and Argentina. Although our international success places pressure on our capital expenditures, these are attractive growth opportunities for multiyear contracts with high returns. In 2025, we have startups planned in the Kingdom, Argentina, Colombia, and Kuwait. We project these deployments will drive this segment’s margins higher through the year.

“SANAD, our 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Aramco, is progressively adding 50 rigs over approximately 10 years. Through 2024, SANAD has deployed nine of these units. The rigs work under six-year initial contracts that are structured to recover the invested capital over five years. This term is followed by a four-year renewal mechanism, providing at least 10 years of utilization.

“In 2025, SANAD’s working newbuild fleet should approximately double its contribution in adjusted EBITDA over 2024. SANAD’s expansion remains one of our most exciting investment opportunities. We believe that in the next several years our joint venture will start generating cash flow in excess of the annual investment required for the newbuild rigs, meaningfully increasing value for Nabors as a whole.”

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $112.0 million, compared to $116.0 million in the third quarter. Average rig count met activity expectations as it increased slightly to 85 driven by rig additions in Argentina and Saudi Arabia, mostly offset by rig suspensions in the Kingdom. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter averaged $16,687 reflecting incremental costs associated with these rig start-ups and suspensions.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $105.8 million, compared to $108.7 million in the third quarter. Nabors’ fourth quarter Lowe

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Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

HAMILTON, Bermuda, October 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2024 operating revenues of $732 million, compared to operating revenues of $735 million in the second quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $56 million, compared to a net loss of $32 million in the second quarter. This equates to a loss of $6.86 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $4.29 in the second quarter. The third quarter included net charges totaling approximately $25 million, primarily reflecting the redemption premium on the 2026 notes and market adjustments on investments. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA was $222 million, compared to $218 million in the previous quarter.

Highlights

oLast week, Nabors announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Parker Wellbore. Parker’s lines of business include the leading franchise in U.S. tubular rentals – Quail Tools – as well as international tubular rentals, well construction services (including casing running), and drilling rigs. Parker expects to generate EBITDA of $180 million this year. Nabors has identified synergies potential at an annualized run-rate of $35 million within 12 months of closing. Nabors will acquire all of Parker’s issued and outstanding common stock in exchange for 4.8 million shares of Nabors common stock, subject to a share price collar. Nabors will also assume approximately $100 million in net debt.

oNabors Lower 48 rigs once again set notable performance milestones. A major operator in the Delaware Basin drilled three wells each with four-mile laterals, utilizing a Nabors PACE®-X rig equipped with a Canrig® Sigma topdrive. Sigma’s rated torque is the industry’s highest and is ideal for the larger-diameter drill pipe run on these wells. The rig also employed an NDS technology package.

oA large operator in the Eagle Ford drilled its longest well in the basin, incorporating a lateral length of more than four miles. The lateral was drilled in a single run without the use of rotary steerable systems. The rig was a Nabors PACE®-M1000, utilizing larger-diameter drill pipe.

oA large operator in the Bakken completed a four-mile lateral in a single run in under 12 days, utilizing a Nabors PACE®-X rig. This well is the operator’s first four-mile lateral, and the operator believes it is the quickest in the Bakken. The rig was equipped with a comprehensive package of NDS Smart technology.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “We are excited as we move forward with our announced acquisition of Parker Wellbore. Our companies’ portfolios are highly complementary. Parker’s recent track record speaks for itself. Quail Tools, already the leader in its space, plays a key role as operators extend the lengths of their wellbore laterals. The transaction increases our scale, provides incremental growth and improves our leverage metrics.

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“Our third quarter operating results matched our overall expectations. Higher average daily margins and an improved mix drove growth in our International Drilling segment. International growth also resulted in better performance for our Drilling Solutions segment.

“Daily margins in our International Drilling segment exceeded the $17,000 mark in the third quarter. We reached this milestone earlier than we expected. This result demonstrates the earnings power of our International segment. During the quarter we also started up previously awarded rigs. We have a path to substantial international growth with 13 rigs scheduled to deploy through early 2026 in the Middle East and Latin America. The opportunity set on top of those planned start-ups is also substantial.

“In the Lower 48 market, our leading-edge pricing remained stable, supporting daily rig margins that were essentially in line with our expectations. Our average rig count was just under the prior quarter. Although we have not yet seen the anticipated increases in gas-directed drilling or a recovery from reductions driven by E&P consolidation, we look forward to an improvement in Lower 48 drilling activity in 2025.”

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $116.0 million, compared to $106.4 million in the second quarter. Average rig count increased to 85 from 84, driven by rig additions in Algeria and Saudi Arabia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the third quarter averaged $17,085, an increase of more than $1,000 compared to the prior quarter.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $108.7 million, compared to $114.0 million in the second quarter. Nabors’ third quarter Lower 48 average rig count totaled 68, versus 69 in the second quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 averaged $15,051, versus $15,598 in the prior quarter.

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Nabors Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported second quarter 2024 operating revenues of $735 million, compared to operating revenues of $734 million in the first quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $32 million, compared to a net loss of $34 million in the first quarter. This equates to a loss of $4.29 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $4.54 in the first quarter. Second quarter adjusted EBITDA was $218 million, compared to $221 million in the previous quarter.

Highlights

oNabors Lower 48 rigs continued to set the standard for performance on challenging wells. A major

operator in the Delaware Basin drilled its fastest four-mile lateral, utilizing a Nabors

PACE®-X rig and a package of NDS technology. A second large operator, in the Eagle Ford, drilled a single-run, four-mile lateral in 14 days, using a Nabors PACE®-M1000 rig.

oA large operator in the Bakken committed to Nabors’ full automation suite across all of its rigs, including SmartDRILL™ and SmartSLIDE®. With these installations, NDS will reach record penetration of its automated directional drilling solution on Nabors rigs.

oA major operator committed funding to support the next generation of Nabors’ RZR red zone robotics drillfloor automation module. This includes an installation on one of this client’s rigs in the Permian, and the opportunity to scale up from there.

oKuwait Oil Company formally awarded multiyear contracts for three high-specification rigs. The Company plans to deploy existing in-country rigs for this opportunity.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our second quarter operating results were better than we expected. This performance was driven by growth and higher average daily margins in our International Drilling segment, as well as stronger performance in our Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies segments.

“Rig count continued to grow in our International segment, as we started up previously awarded rigs. With a substantial number of additional rig awards already in hand, across the Middle East and Latin America, we have a well-defined trajectory for international expansion over the next couple of years. We have scheduled 19 deployments over the next 18 months. We also have identified additional opportunities that could extend this growth path.

“Stable pricing supported our results in the Lower 48 market. Our average rig count decreased somewhat compared to the prior quarter, essentially in line with our expectation. Activity declines in the Northeast and South Texas were partially offset by increases in North Dakota and our Western region. Results in our Drilling Solutions segment were above our target, reflecting growth in our International markets as well as on third party rigs in the U.S.”

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Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported second quarter adjusted EBITDA of $114.0 million, compared to $120.4 million in the first quarter. Nabors’ second quarter Lower 48 average rig count totaled 69, versus 72 in the first quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin in that market averaged $15,600, down 2% as compared to the prior quarter.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $106.4 million, compared to $102.5 million in the first quarter. Average rig count increased to 84 from 81, driven by rig additions in Algeria and Saudi Arabia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the second quarter averaged $16,050, essentially in line with the prior quarter.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $32.5 million, compared to $31.8 million in the first quarter. This increase was essentially driven by revenue growth on third-party Lower 48 and international rigs of 22% and 18%, respectively.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA increased to $7.3 million, versus $6.8 million in the first quarter. The increase was spread across business lines including capital equipment, OEM repair, and energy transition.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted free cash flow was $57 million in the second quarter. Capital expenditures totaled $138 million, which included $56 million supporting the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia. This compares to $112 million in the first quarter, including $35 million supporting the newbuilds.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “Our overall results exceeded outlook. The emerging international market strength we saw last year is now manifesting in rig additions for our International drilling segment. We expect our pipeline of scheduled international deployments to drive an increase in rig count of at least 20% from the end of 2023 through the end of 2025. This includes rigs in Algeria, Argentina, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. On top of these, we have multiple attractive opportunities. Our approach to these opportuni

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Nabors Announces Preliminary Operating Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/-- Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) (“Nabors” or “the Company”) announced today certain preliminary operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Nabors preliminary results for the second quarter continued to highlight the ongoing international expansion and relatively stable activity and pricing in its U.S. markets. Revenue and EBITDA estimates met the Company’s expectations with adjusted free cash flow somewhat stronger than anticipated. The Company expects that for the three months ended June 30, 2024: (i) operating revenue to be approximately $735 million, (ii) income (loss) before income taxes of between ($5) million and $5 million, (iii) adjusted EBITDA of approximately $218 million and (iv) adjusted free cash flow of between $55 million and $60 million. During the same quarter, Nabors averaged 68.7 rigs operating in the Lower 48 at an average gross margin of $15,598 per rig day and averaged 84.4 rigs operating internationally at an average gross margin of $16,050 per rig day. Nabors plans to release its full second-quarter financial results after the market closes on July 23, 2024, followed by its previously announced earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Nabors is currently finalizing its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The financial results discussed above and below for the three months ended June 30, 2024 are preliminary, based upon estimates and subject to completion of financial and operating closing procedures. Such preliminary operating results do not represent a comprehensive statement of financial results or operating metrics for this period and actual results and metrics may differ materially from these estimates following the completion of Nabors’ financial and operating closing procedures, or as a result of other adjustments or developments that may arise before the results for this period are finalized. In addition, even if actual results and metrics are consistent with these preliminary results, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.

Nabors has provided a range for certain of the preliminary results described above because the financial closing procedures for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 are not yet complete. As a result, there is a possibility that Nabors’ final results will vary from these preliminary estimates. Nabors currently expects that its financial results will be within the ranges described above. It is possible, however, that final results will not be within the ranges currently estimated.

About Nabors Industries

Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With presence in more than 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.

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Statements

The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, Nabors' actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

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This press release presents certain “non-GAAP” financial measures. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  Adjusted EBITDA represents income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expenses, investment income (loss), and other, net. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that Nabors is obligated to make.

Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidi

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Nabors Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Bermuda, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported first quarter 2024 operating revenues of $734 million, compared to operating revenues of $726 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $34 million, compared to a net loss of $17 million in the fourth quarter. This equates to a loss of $4.54 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $2.70 in the fourth quarter. The first quarter results included a gain, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors warrants, of $6 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to a gain of $10 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter. First quarter adjusted EBITDA was $221 million, compared to $230 million in the previous quarter.

Highlights

oAwarded three rigs in Argentina, on multiyear contracts with attractive economics. The Company will redeploy inactive rigs from the Lower 48 market. These awards further solidify Nabors’ position in this key market.

oReceived notification of commercial qualification for three rigs in a major market in the Middle East. The Company plans to deploy existing in-country rigs for this opportunity.

oA Lower 48 drilling contractor has begun standardizing its entire fleet to Nabors RigCLOUD® platform. This development clearly demonstrates the value of Nabors third-party strategy.

oCanrig received an order for six land drilling packages from an existing client in the Middle East. This latest order is recognition of the excellent track record we have established with this customer.

oNabors was named a double finalist for the Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards 2024 in the “Portfolio Transformation” and “Technology Whitespace” categories.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our first quarter operating results were stronger than we expected, driven by resilient pricing and lower costs in our Lower 48 drilling operations, as well as higher than forecast OEM repair revenue and energy transition revenue in our Rig Technologies segment.

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“Rig count increased in our International segment, driven by rig startups in Saudi Arabia and Algeria, as part of our commitment to deploy seven rigs in these two countries during 2024. We have also received recent awards in Argentina for three more rigs. I believe we are in the midst of the largest opportunity that we’ve seen in the last decade to strengthen our international business.

“Pricing in the Lower 48 market remained firm, as utilization of our highest specification rigs stayed strong across several important markets. Average rig count increased compared to the prior quarter, but was slightly below our estimates, mainly reflecting activity reductions in natural gas basins. Results in our Drilling Solutions segment reflected lower activity in the Lower 48, partially offset by better growth from international markets.”

Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $120.4 million, compared to $118.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Nabors’ first quarter Lower 48 average rig count totaled 72, up from 70 in the prior quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin in that market averaged $16,011, a decrease of $229 sequentially.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $102.5 million, compared to $105.5 million in the fourth quarter. Rig count averaged 81, up from 80 in the previous quarter, driven by rig startups in Algeria and the prior start of a newbuild in Saudi Arabia. The impact of this higher rig count was offset by downtime related to rig certification requirements following recent contract renewals in Saudi Arabia, as well as labor unrest on several rigs in Colombia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter averaged $16,061. International Drilling segment revenue of $355 million increased by 9% compared to the first quarter of 2023, as average rig count increased by nearly five rigs.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $31.8 million, compared to $34.5 million in the fourth quarter. Revenue on Nabors rigs operating in the Lower 48 and international markets increased sequentially.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA reached $6.8 million, versus $8.8 million in the fourth quarter. OEM rental and repair EBITDA increased sequentially, while other aftermarket, capital equipment, and energy transition EBITDA declined following seasonally strong year end deliveries.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted free cash flow was $8 million in the first quarter. Capital expenditures totaled $112 million, which included $35 million supporting the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia. This compares to $124 million in the fourth quarter, including $43 million supporting the newbuilds.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “Results

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Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, February 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2023 operating revenues of $726 million, compared to operating revenues of $734 million in the third quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $17 million, compared to a net loss of $49 million in the third quarter. This equates to a loss of $2.70 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $6.26 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter results included a gain, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors warrants, of $10 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to a charge of $8 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the third quarter. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $230 million, compared to $210 million in the previous quarter.

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2023 operating revenues were $3.0 billion, compared to $2.7 billion in the prior year. This 13% overall increase was driven by growth in all company segments. Nabors Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies both expanded by 24%. U.S. Drilling revenue increased by 10%, while International Drilling was 12% higher than in 2022.

For the full year 2023, the net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders was $11.8 million, compared to a loss of $350.3 million in 2022. Adjusted operating income improved to $269.9 million from $44.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $915 million, compared to $709 million in the prior year, which translates into 29% year-on-year growth.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our fourth quarter operating results exceeded our expectations across all of our segments. In the U.S., daily rig margins in the Lower 48 increased sequentially, as daily revenue expanded and daily expenses were lower. Similarly, daily margins in our International business widened.

Pricing in the Lower 48 market held firm, as utilization of the highest specification rigs remained high. Average rig count was slightly below our estimates, as several rigs started later in the quarter than anticipated. In our International segment, rig count increased as deployments in Saudi Arabia and Colombia contributed. The International daily margin expanded, driven by better overall operating performance, and specifically by the newbuild deployments in Saudi Arabia. The improvement in our Drilling Solutions segment largely reflected growth from the third party and international markets. Rig Technologies benefitted from higher volumes in both capital equipment and the aftermarket.”

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Highlights

oNabors Drilling Solutions was selected by a major operator in the Middle East to deploy NDS’s rig automation technology. Initially, the award covers five working rigs, with the potential for significant expansion.

oExxonMobil has selected Nabors to support its lithium production project in Arkansas. Nabors has commenced operations on this project with one of its high-specification PACE®-X rigs.

oOne of the largest Lower 48 operators named a Nabors PACE®-X rig its Rig of the Year, for the second consecutive year, based on its performance against rigs from six other drilling contractors. This award recognizes the Nabors crew and rig technology for their accomplishments.

oNabors was selected to provide technical and operational support to a local drilling contractor in Libya, under a Technical Services Agreement. Earlier in the year, this same contractor purchased two rigs from Nabors, which are now being deployed in Libya.

oNabors and SLB (NYSE: SLB) jointly announced a collaboration to scale automated drilling solutions for

operators and drilling contractors. This integration of both companies’ platforms expands the breadth of drilling automation technologies

available to customers, and increases their flexibility to utilize existing rig control systems from either Nabors or SLB. The announcement follows technology agreements earlier in 2023 with Corva and with Halliburton (NYSE: HAL).

oNabors Energy Transition Corporation, the special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Nabors, and Vast Renewables Limited completed their previously announced business combination.

Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $118.4 million, compared to $117.4 million in the third quarter. Nabors exited the year with 74 rigs on revenue in the Lower 48 market, while the fourth quarter average rig count totaled 70. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $16,240, an increase of $385 sequentially. This improvement reflected slightly higher daily revenue and reduced operating expenses. For the full year, EBITDA margins for U.S. Drilling increased by 600 basis points to 44.2%.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $105.5 million, compared to $96.2 million in the third quart

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Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Bermuda, October 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2023 operating revenues of $734 million, compared to operating revenues of $767 million in the second quarter. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $49 million, compared to net income of $5 million in the second quarter. This equates to a loss of $6.26 per diluted share, compared to a loss per diluted share of $0.31 in the second quarter. The third quarter results included a charge, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors warrants, of $8 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, compared to a gain of $18 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, in the second quarter. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA was $210 million, compared to $235 million in the previous quarter.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Drilling activity across our markets generally met our expectations. As we had anticipated in the Lower 48, rig count decreased in the third quarter but it appears to have bottomed, while leading-edge pricing also seems to have stabilized. The reduced drilling activity in the U.S. did impact our Nabors Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies results somewhat more than we expected. In line with our forecasts, international markets have continued to expand with higher pricing.

“During the quarter we experienced challenges with our newbuild rigs and some of their critical components in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in deployment delays and significant downtime. We are currently addressing the quality assurance issues on these assets delivered by our third-party supplier. We expect our supplier’s performance to improve rapidly as its local manufacturing experience increases.

“On the positive side, margins in our Lower 48 operation remained at higher levels than in any prior upcycle. During the third quarter we saw the early signs of the expected market upturn. In preparation, we have 14 warm stacked rigs ready to return to work immediately at minimum cost, as soon as drilling activity turns around.

“In our International segment, multiple rigs commenced operations, contributing to an increase in sequential revenue. We are encouraged by the prospects for a significant number of additional rigs in our international markets through 2024 and beyond.

“Broad demand for our technology portfolio in Nabors Drilling Solutions drove meaningful increases in U.S. third-party and international revenue.

“In Rig Technologies, our Energy Transition initiatives continued to gain momentum as we expanded our PowerTAP deployments, and our customers increased their demand for our innovative solutions.”

Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported $117.4 million in adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2023. Nabors’ average Lower 48 rig count totaled 74. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $15,855.

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International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $96.2 million. Improved results across multiple markets were offset by start-up expenses in Saudi Arabia and lower rig count in Colombia and Kuwait. International rig count averaged 77, in line with the previous quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin for the third quarter averaged $15,778, down approximately 3% from the prior quarter.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA declined sequentially by approximately $2.3 million, to $30.4 million. Growth of 8% in both U.S. third-party revenue and international operations was more than offset by decreased Lower 48 activity on the reductions in Nabors rig count.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA totaled $7.2 million, compared to $6.4 million in the second quarter. Increases in aftermarket margins and growth from the Energy Transition products accounted for the sequential improvement in adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted free cash flow was negative $5 million in the third quarter. Capital expenditures totaled $157 million, which included $52 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia. This compares to $152 million in the second quarter, including $66 million supporting the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia.

At the end of the third quarter, net debt was $2.1 billion.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “The results delivered by our operating rigs were encouraging. Our rig count in the Lower 48 held up well in the third quarter despite total market rig count landing a bit below expectations. In addition, our revenue per day and daily gross margin remained near the record high levels set the prior quarter. We remain well positioned to take advantage of any recovery in U.S. drilling activity. Internationally we continued to deploy rigs at attractive pricing, offsetting the contract expirations in Colombia and Kuwait. In the fourth quarter we expect rig count increases in the

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Nabors Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Bermuda, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported second quarter 2023 operating revenues of $767 million, compared to operating revenues of $779 million in the first quarter. The net income attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $5 million, compared to $49 million in the first quarter. This equates to a loss of $0.31 per diluted share, compared to earnings per diluted share of $4.11 in the first quarter. The second quarter results included a gain, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors warrants, of $18 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, as compared to a gain of $34 million, or $3.48 per diluted share in the first quarter. The first quarter also included a $25 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, gain on the redemption of debt. Second quarter adjusted EBITDA was $235 million, compared to $240 million in the previous quarter.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our global market activity was essentially in line with our expectations, with the exception of the Lower 48, where oil related drilling fell somewhat in addition to the already anticipated reduction in gas basins. Total adjusted EBITDA declined slightly, reflecting a decrease in U.S. rig count. Although leading edge pricing in the Lower 48 has peaked, daily revenue increased by $300 beyond the first quarter level.

“In our International segment, results benefitted from strong performance in the Middle East including the start of the third newbuild rig in Saudi Arabia. The remaining two rigs, of the initial five awards, are anticipated to commence operations over the balance of 2023. Construction of the second tranche of five units is progressing, with the first of those deployments expected to begin around the end of 2023. During the quarter we successfully deployed an additional rig in Argentina. We also were recently awarded four rigs in Algeria. Additionally, a unit in Colombia will restart operations in the third quarter.

“Revenue and adjusted EBITDA in our Drilling Solutions segment increased in the second quarter, despite the drilling activity headwinds in the Lower 48. On a global basis, third party revenue increased 18% sequentially, accelerating over the growth rate in the first quarter and validating our focus on this strategy. International revenue also increased as we expanded our footprint in Latin America and the Middle East.

“In the Rig Technologies segment, total revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew, driven by international sales of capital equipment and spare parts.

“On July 18, 2023, Nabors affiliate Nabors Energy Transition Corporation II (NASDAQ: NETDU) completed the initial public offering of its common shares. NETDU represents another milestone in the implementation of Nabors energy transition strategy.”

Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported $141.4 million in adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023. Nabors’ average Lower 48 rig count totaled 82. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $16,890, up $200 from the prior quarter.

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International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $98.3 million, up nearly $10 million. Improved EBITDA across multiple markets more than offset the forecast decline in Colombia. International rig count averaged 77, up slightly from the previous quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin for the second quarter averaged $16,276, up almost 7% from the prior quarter.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially by 3% to $32.8 million. Growth was led by the Performance Software and Digitalization product lines.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA totaled $6.4 million, compared to $5.0 million in the first quarter. Increases in capital equipment, part sales, and energy transition accounted for the sequential improvement in adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted free cash flow totaled $27 million in the second quarter. Capital expenditures totaled $152 million, including $66 million supporting the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia, compared to $119 million in the first quarter, including $37 million supporting the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia.

At the end of the second quarter, net debt was $2.074 billion.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “Our results in the second quarter mirrored the performance of our markets. Our International segment was solid, while our technology businesses also delivered sequential growth. These results helped offset the softening rig markets we had forecast in the Lower 48 and Colombia. We expected lower drilling activity in gas basins but admittedly, the reductions in oil related drilling we experienced were not anticipated. Despite that pause in the Lower 48, our operation in that market continued to generate superior economics, with record margins and substanti

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Nabors Announces First Quarter 2023 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported first quarter 2023 operating revenues of $779 million, an increase of 2.5%, compared to operating revenues of $760 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The net income attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $49 million, or $4.11 per diluted share. This compares to a loss of $69 million, or $7.87 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter. The first quarter results included a gain, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors warrants, of $34 million, or $3.48 per diluted share. The quarter also included a $25 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, gain on the redemption of debt. Results for the fourth quarter of 2022 included a mark-to-market charge of $36 million, or $3.98 per diluted share, for the warrants. Excluding the impact of the Nabors warrants on each quarter’s results and the debt redemption gain, the net loss improved sequentially by $28 million. First quarter adjusted EBITDA was $240 million, compared to $230 million in the previous quarter.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our overall results for the first quarter were essentially in line with our expectations. Total adjusted EBITDA increased, driven by growth in the U.S. Drilling and Drilling Solutions segments. In U.S. Drilling, adjusted daily gross margin in the Lower 48 market reached a new record. Drilling Solutions’ growth was broad-based across service lines.”

“In the Lower 48, we continued repricing our rigs upward. Daily rig revenue increased by more than $3,700. Daily gross margin increased by more than $2,000.”

“In our International segment, results benefitted from a full quarter of our second newbuild rig in Saudi Arabia. The remaining three rigs of the initial five awards are expected to commence operations over the balance of 2023. Construction of the second tranche of five units commenced during the quarter, with deployment expected to begin around the end of 2023.”

“Revenue and adjusted EBITDA in our Drilling Solutions segment increased by 5% in the first quarter. Third party revenue increased 10% sequentially, affirming our strategy to target this market.”

“In the Rig Technologies segment, revenue and adjusted EBITDA from our Energy Transition solutions increased, demonstrating the growing demand for this portfolio. Installations of several of these solutions increased in the first quarter, demonstrating their rapid acceptance in the market.”

“Also during the quarter, the planned business combination between Nabors affiliate Nabors Energy Transition Corporation (NYSE: NETC, NETC.U, NETC.WS) and Vast Pty Ltd (“Vast”) was announced. With its innovative technology, Vast is positioned at the forefront of next-generation concentrated solar power. This combination reinforces Nabors’ commitment to the energy transition.”

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Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported $156.5 million in adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2023, a 9% increase from the prior quarter. Nabors’ average Lower 48 rig count, at 93, decreased by two rigs. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $16,690, more than 14% above the prior quarter.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $88.6 million. Improved performance and higher dayrates on renewal contracts in Saudi Arabia contributed to the results. The International rig count averaged 76.4, up one rig sequentially. Daily adjusted gross margin for the first quarter averaged $15,222, up $320 from the prior quarter.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially by 5% to $31.9 million. Growth was especially strong in the Performance Software and Managed Pressure Drilling product lines.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA totaled $5.0 million, compared to $7.6 million in the fourth quarter. Delays in deliveries of capital equipment components largely accounted for the sequential decline in adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted free cash flow totaled $37 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by higher financial results, strong collections, and disciplined capital spending. Capital expenditures for the first quarter totaled $119 million, including $37 million supporting the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia.

At the end of the first quarter, net debt was $2.087 billion.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “We are pleased with the strength of our cash flow generation in the first quarter, as well as our expectations for the second quarter and the remainder of the year. Despite the softness in several of the Lower 48’s predominantly gas basins, our rig count and pricing held up relatively well in this market, and we continued to deliver increases in daily revenue, gross margin, and EBITDA. Our International and Drilling Solutions segme

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Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

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Bermuda, February 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2022 operating revenues of $760 million, an increase of approximately 10%, compared to operating revenues of $694 million in the third quarter of 2022. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $69 million, or $7.87 per share. This compares to a loss of $14 million, or $1.80 per share, in the third quarter. The fourth quarter results included a non-cash charge of $36 million, or $3.98 per share, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors’ warrants. The third quarter results included a non-cash gain for the warrants of $34 million, or $3.74 per share. Excluding the impact of the Nabors warrants on each quarter’s results, the net loss improved sequentially by $15 million. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $230 million, a 21% increase compared to $191 million in the previous quarter.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our fourth quarter performance and financial results were impressive. Once again, all segments contributed to strong sequential growth. Total adjusted EBITDA was the highest quarterly level since 2015. The U.S. Drilling segment drove most of our growth, highlighted by unprecedented daily margins in the Lower 48 market. Daily margin and adjusted EBITDA also improved in our International segment. In Drilling Solutions, growth accelerated with the annual adjusted EBITDA run rate surpassing $120 million, as gross margin set another record at nearly 53%. Rig Technologies had its best quarter in seven years.

“In the Lower 48, we successfully repriced the majority of our rigs during the quarter. As a result, daily rig revenue increased by more than $3,500. Almost all of that increase flowed through to daily gross margin, which improved by nearly $3,500, to $14,600, an all-time high. Notwithstanding this growth, leading edge daily revenue in this market remains substantially higher than our fourth quarter average.

“In our International segment, SANAD deployed its second newbuild rig, of the initial five awards, late in the quarter. The remaining three units are expected to commence operations by the third quarter. In addition, SANAD has been awarded five more newbuild rigs, bringing the total awarded to date to 10. Deployment of this second tranche of five is expected to begin around the end of 2023 at the earliest. We also reactivated an existing rig in Saudi Arabia, and in Papua New Guinea our advanced rig contributed a full quarter at its operating rate.

“Revenue in our Drilling Solutions segment accelerated in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 18% sequentially, driven by growth across most product lines. NDS revenue on our U.S. rigs, third-party U.S. rigs, and International rigs all saw double-digit growth in the quarter.

“In our Rig Technologies segment, all product lines contributed to the increase in segment EBITDA. The most significant increases were in aftermarket parts, and rentals.

“Demonstrating our commitment and progress supporting the energy transition, Nabors was awarded the Energy Transition Award – Upstream at the 24th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in December. Our strategy has taken shape since we announced it a year ago. We have deployed multiple energy transition solutions on our rigs, as well as on third party units. Also, we are developing advanced technologies focused on responsible hydrocarbon production, hydrogen, and carbon.”

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Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported $144.1 million in adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022, a 26% increase from the prior quarter. Nabors’ average Lower 48 rig count, at 95, increased by three rigs. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $14,600, 31% higher than the prior quarter.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $88.8 million, a 3% increase from the prior quarter. Improved performance across Latin America and in Saudi Arabia drove the growth. The International rig count averaged 75.7, up one rig sequentially. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter averaged $14,902, up $313 from the prior quarter.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially by 18% to $30.3 million. Growth was strong across most product and service categories, notably Managed Pressure Drilling, Casing Running, and Performance Tools.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA increased by 57% to $7.6 million in the fourth quarter. Revenue increased by 24% sequentially, to $62.8 million, mainly due to higher aftermarket sales, reflecting increased rig and equipment utilization across the industry.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Adjusted free cash flow totaled $101 million in the fourth quarter, primarily driven by higher financial results across a

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Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

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Bermuda, October 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2022 operating revenues of $694 million, an increase of approximately 10%, compared to operating revenues of $631 million in the second quarter of 2022. The net loss attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $14 million, or $1.80 per share. This compares to a loss of $83 million, or $9.41 per share, in the second quarter. The third quarter results included a non-cash gain of $34 million, or $3.74 per share, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors’ warrants, while the second quarter results included a non-cash charge for the warrants of $22 million, or $2.42 per share. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA was $191 million, a 21% increase compared to $158 million in the previous quarter.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “We had an outstanding third quarter. All of our operating segments grew sequentially. Total adjusted EBITDA increased to pre-pandemic levels, and the U.S. Drilling segment once again delivered strong growth, largely driven by continued dayrate increases in the Lower 48 market. Daily margin and EBITDA also improved in our International segment. In Drilling Solutions, the annual EBITDA run rate exceeded $100 million, and gross margin set another all-time high.

“The Lower 48 remains robust. For some time, leading-edge daily revenue has been significantly higher than our quarterly average. This remains the case today. In the third quarter our average daily revenue increased by more than $3,600 sequentially, or 14%. Meanwhile, leading-edge daily revenue is nearly $10,000 higher than the third quarter’s average.

“High utilization and strong demand in the Lower 48 for high-specification rigs reflect the constructive commodity price environment and our customers’ strong appetite for technologies that deliver high-end drilling performance. We expect additional rig count growth from our largest customers through the end of 2022. The discussions underway for 2023 reinforce our confidence in our target to reach 100% utilization of our high-specification fleet in 2023.

“The growth outlook in our International segment has solidified. In Saudi Arabia, our customer has recently agreed to renew 24 rigs on four-year term contracts at current market rates. As a result, over the past several quarters, 33 of the 43 rigs in the existing SANAD fleet have been extended on four-year term contracts. SANAD expects to redeploy an existing rig and add one more newbuild rig in the current quarter. Early in 2023, the remaining three newbuilds from Saudi Aramco’s initial award should start operations. In Latin America, over the next few quarters we expect to add several units across markets.

“Revenue in our Drilling Solutions segment accelerated in the third quarter, growing sequentially by 11%. This improvement was broad-based, as Nabors U.S. rigs, third-party U.S. rigs, and International all saw faster growth in the quarter.

“We are very encouraged by the progress we have made in our Energy Transition initiatives. On one of our rigs, we recently deployed our innovative energy storage solution using ultracapacitors, instead of lithium batteries. In addition, testing of our hydrogen injection module is now underway on another rig. Finally, we are in the process of installing another seven PowerTAPTM modules, which allows us to connect these rigs directly and quickly to the grid. We will have 15 units deployed by year end, and another 10 in 2023.”

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Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported $114.5 million in adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022, a 31% increase from the prior quarter. Nabors’ average Lower 48 rig count, at 92.1, increased by three rigs. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $11,165, 28% higher than the prior quarter.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $85.9 million, a 4% increase from the prior quarter. Improved performance in Saudi Arabia and Latin America led the growth. The International rig count averaged 74.6. Daily adjusted gross margin for the third quarter averaged $14,589, up slightly from the prior quarter.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially by 13% to $25.6 million. This improvement reflects increasing activity both in the U.S. and international markets, with higher installations across all product and service categories. Adjusted gross margin as a percentage of revenue in Drilling Solutions was 52%.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA increased by 43% in the third quarter. Revenue increased by 12% sequentially, to $50 million, mainly due to higher capital equipment sales.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

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Nabors Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, August 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported second quarter 2022 operating revenues of $631 million, an increase of approximately 11%, compared to operating revenues of $569 million in the first quarter of 2022. The net loss from continuing operations attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $83 million, or $9.41 per share. This compares to a loss of $184 million, or $22.51 per share, in the first quarter. The second quarter results included a non-cash charge of $22 million, or $2.42 per share, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors’ warrants, while the first quarter included a non-cash charge for the warrants of $72 million, or $8.63 per share. Second quarter adjusted EBITDA was $158 million, a 21% increase, compared to $131 million in the previous quarter.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “All of our operating segments contributed to the strong adjusted EBITDA growth in the second quarter. Results in U.S. Drilling reflect improved performance in the Lower 48 market, where our daily adjusted gross margin continued to grow on higher average pricing for the fleet. Daily margin and EBITDA also improved in our international markets. In Rig Technologies, sequential revenue growth of 23% helped drive that segment’s EBITDA increase.

“In the Lower 48 market, our daily margin reflects the strong pricing momentum and our success in capturing these higher rates. Our average daily revenue of $25,566 represents an increase of more than $2,500 versus the prior quarter. Leading-edge day rates remain at least $8,000 higher than the second quarter’s average dayrates, and continued to increase in July.

“Growth in Lower 48 oilfield activity remains robust. The industry drilling rig count in this market grew 13% in the second quarter, and recently totaled more than 700. The commodity price environment remains supportive of additional increases in this activity, and most of our largest U.S. customers indicate they will add rigs by the end of the year. In addition, several of our larger customers have initiated discussions on further rig additions for 2023 and for longer contract term. We expect to reach 100% utilization in our high specification rigs relatively early next year and we anticipate a significantly tighter Lower 48 market for the industry.

“In our key International markets, tendering activity for additional rigs has increased. We remain optimistic for awards resulting in growth in these geographies. Already in the third quarter, our rig count in Saudi Arabia has increased, due to the deployment of the first newbuild rig in our SANAD joint venture with Saudi Aramco and we expect additional rig awards and deployments in Latin America within the next few months.”

Consolidated and Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported $87.4 million in adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022, an 18% increase from the prior quarter. Nabors’ average Lower 48 rig count, at 89.3, increased by nearly six rigs. Daily adjusted gross margin in the Lower 48 market averaged $8,706, more than 13% higher than the prior quarter.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $82.4 million, a 16% increase from the prior quarter. Improved performance in Saudi Arabia and Latin America led the growth. The International rig count averaged 74.3 rigs, up more than two rigs from the prior quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin for the second quarter averaged $14,331, up $1,197 from the prior quarter.

In Drilling Solutions, adjusted EBITDA increased by 14% to $22.8 million, mainly reflecting increasing activity in the U.S. with higher volumes in performance drilling software and managed pressure drilling. Adjusted gross margin as a percentage of revenue in Drilling Solutions reached 52%, a record high since the segment’s inception.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA improved by $4.4 million in the second quarter. Revenue increased by 23% sequentially, to $45 million, mainly due to higher aftermarket sales and equipment rentals.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Capital Discipline

Adjusted free cash flow totaled $57 million in the second quarter. This result was primarily driven by higher financial results in the business, lower interest payments, and improved days sales outstanding. Capital expenditures for the second quarter totaled $99 million, including $27 million for the SANAD newbuilds.

In the second quarter, net debt was $2,184 million, a $33 million reduction as compared to the first quarter. Free cash flow generated in the quarter drove the improvement in net debt.

William Restrepo, Nabors CFO, stated, “During the second quarter, activity increased across our segments, fueling a significant step up in our financial results. Our adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue increased

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Nabors Announces First Quarter 2022 Results

HAMILTON,

Bermuda, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported first quarter 2022 operating revenues of $569 million, an increase of approximately 5%, compared to operating revenues of $544 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The net loss from continuing operations attributable to Nabors shareholders for the quarter was $184 million, or $22.51 per share. This compares to a loss of $114 million, or $14.60 per share in the prior quarter. The first quarter results include a non-cash charge of $72 million, or $8.63 per share, related to mark-to-market treatment of Nabors’ warrants. First quarter adjusted EBITDA was $131 million, compared to $132 million in the previous quarter.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “Our first quarter financial results demonstrate the value of our technology-focused strategy. Drilling Solutions’ quarterly Adjusted EBITDA marked another post-pandemic high, and we saw excellent sequential growth in the U.S. Drilling segment.

“In the Lower 48, our daily drilling adjusted gross margin reflects the strong pricing environment. Our average daily revenue of $23,000 represents an increase of nearly $1,300 versus the prior quarter. Leading-edge daily rates continue to increase sharply and are now at least $5,000 higher than the first quarter’s average daily revenue. Adjusted EBITDA from our Drilling Solutions segment grew sequentially, on top of the strong performance in the prior quarter. This segment’s contribution to the Company’s total adjusted EBITDA exceeded 15%, an all-time high.

“The first quarter marked significant exercises of our innovative equity warrants. We issued the warrants last June, as part of our strategy to de-lever. As a result, the reduction in face value of debt outstanding from these exercises exceeded $130 million.

“Oilfield activity in the Lower 48 market, and land drilling rig counts in particular, increased significantly during the quarter. With support from commodity prices that have risen markedly since the beginning of the year, we remain optimistic that drilling activity in the oil & gas industry will continue to increase over the balance of the year. We are also encouraged by the signals coming from certain of the key international markets, where planning and tendering for additional activity are also accelerating, setting up another potential driver of future growth.”

Consolidated and Segment Results

The U.S. Drilling segment reported $74.3 million in adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2022, a 7% increase from the prior quarter. Nabors’ average Lower 48 rig count, at 83.4, increased by nearly nine rigs, or 12%. Daily adjusted gross margins in the Lower 48 averaged $7,694, more than 7% higher than the prior quarter. The U.S. Drilling segment’s rig count currently stands at 96, with 89 rigs working in the Lower 48.

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $71.2 million, a $1.9 million decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021. Operations in Russia primarily accounted for this change. The International rig count averaged 72 rigs, a slight increase from the prior quarter. Daily adjusted gross margin averaged $13,134, in line with the prior quarter.

In Drilling Solutions, adjusted EBITDA increased slightly to $20.0 million reflecting increasing activity in the U.S. Revenue grew sequentially by 5%, driven by performance drilling software, managed pressure drilling, and wellbore placement.

In Rig Technologies, adjusted EBITDA declined to a loss of $1.0 million in the first quarter. Results in this segment were impacted by delays of Canrig shipments and issues related to Russia.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Capital Discipline

Adjusted free cash flow, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used by investing activities, as presented in the Company’s cash flow statement, was an outflow of $41 million in the first quarter. This result was primarily driven by an increase in working capital. Revenue growth, especially late in the quarter, led to increases in accounts receivable. Inventories also expanded with the expectations for increasing activity in future quarters. In addition, supply chain challenges resulted in increasing lead times and delays in shipments of equipment.

Capital expenditures for the first quarter totaled $84 million, including $33 million for the SANAD newbuilds.

The Company reduced its net debt, defined as total debt less cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, by $55 million in the first quarter. Net debt at the end of the first quarter was $2,216 million. Exercises of warrants on Nabors common shares contributed to the improvement in net debt. Also, during the first quarter, the Company completed the replacement of its prior Revolving Credit Facility, which was scheduled to mature i