8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 21, 2015

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda	001-32657	98-0363970
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Crown House 4 Par-la-Ville Road Second Floor Hamilton, HM08 Bermuda	N/A
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(441) 292-1510

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 21, 2015, we issued a press release announcing our results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015.  A copy of that release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The 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 risks and uncertainties, as disclosed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  As a result of these factors, our actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements.

We also presented in the press release certain “non-GAAP” financial measures.  We presented our adjusted EBITDA and adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities for all periods presented in the release. 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 is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs and general and administrative expenses from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates.  Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities is computed similarly, but also subtracts depreciation and amortization expenses from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. As part of the press release information, we have provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, which is its nearest comparable GAAP financial measure.

We included our adjusted EBITDA and adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities in the release because management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including these non-GAAP measures, and because we believe these financial measures are an accurate reflection of our ongoing profitability.  There are, however, certain limitations to these measures and therefore they should be considered in addition to and not as an alternative to our results in accordance with GAAP.

Item 8.01.Other Events.

On April 22, 2015, we will present certain information in connection with our call with shareholders, analysts and others relating to our results of operations discussed above.  Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 are slides that will be presented at that time.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release
99.2	Investor Information

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.
Date: April 21, 2015	By:	/s/ Mark D. Andrews
		Mark D. Andrews
		Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release
99.2	Investor Information

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Nabors Announces First Quarter Results

Notable items for the quarter:

·First-quarter diluted EPS of $0.20, excluding items related to the C&J Energy Services transaction, downsizing and tax benefits

·Operating income, excluding results of Completion and Production Services and severance costs, increased sequentially by approximately $22 million

·International segment received awards for 6 new PACE®-X rigs

·Completed the merger transaction with C&J

·Net debt reduced by $615 million

HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 21, 2015 — Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors”) (NYSE:NBR) today reported first-quarter revenue and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates of $1.42 billion, compared to $1.78 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 and $1.59 billion in the first quarter of last year.  Revenue in the International segment was up 3% sequentially, while revenue for the U.S. and Canada drilling operations decreased by 17% and 34%, respectively. Completion and Production Services revenue fell by 39% partially reflecting the timing of the C&J Energy Services transaction, which closed on March 24.

Net income from continuing operations reported for the first quarter was $124.4 million or $0.43 per diluted share.  Adjusted net income was $58.3 million, or $0.20 per share, after excluding a $61.9 million after-tax net gain from the C&J Energy Services transaction, tax benefits of $10.5 million, and $6.3 million in after-tax severance charges from workforce reductions. This compares to adjusted net income from continuing operations of $96.3 million ($0.33 per share) in the fourth quarter and $49.0 million ($0.16 per share) in the same quarter of last year. Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 excludes the effect of asset impairments and other charges. The Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2015 include the Completion and Production Services business through March 23, 2015. For the first quarter up to the closing date, this business reported an operating loss of $58.5 million, representing a negative impact to earnings per share of approximately $0.15.

Anthony Petrello, Nabors’ Chairman and CEO, commented, “Solid improvements in our International, Alaska and Rig Services operations were insufficient to offset the combined effects of the sharp drops in activity we experienced in Completion and Production Services, as well as in our U.S. Lower 48 and Canada rig operations.  The strength of our International operations this quarter was attributable to the startup of a number of impactful new and upgraded rigs, and favorable operating results in several venues. I would also like to highlight the significant efforts made by our North America operations in aligning our structure to the new activity level. Since the end of last year, we have reduced our global workforce by more than 18%, including reductions of 41% and 26% in the U.S. Drilling and Canada segments, respectively. In addition, excluding the impact of the first-quarter severance charges, we have reduced SG&A by

approximately $20 million from fourth-quarter levels. It has been a painful but necessary exercise given the expected duration of this downturn.

“Despite the weakening environment, the first quarter included several positive developments. First of all, we closed on the merger transaction with C&J Energy Services.  Our 53% equity ownership in the combined entity allows us to maintain exposure to these markets with a highly capable and efficient operator while improving our financial flexibility.  We remain confident in the ability of the C&J team to materially improve the results of our contributed business and to capture significant synergies from this combination.

Second, our International unit secured awards for six new PACE®-X rigs, validating the desirability and global applicability of this rig.

Third, our remaining businesses, excluding Completion and Production Services, delivered an incremental $22 million in operating income compared to the fourth quarter of last year, excluding severance charges.  This improvement reflected the strength of our International results and initial cost reduction efforts by our management team. Although revenues for the remaining drilling businesses fell by 12%, our operating margins increased by 300 basis points to 14.4%.”

Drilling & Rig Services

Adjusted income derived from operating activities (“operating income”) in the Drilling and Rig Services business line increased 6% to $201.3 million, up from $189.6 million in the fourth quarter.  Adjusted EBITDA in this unit was $428.8 million, primarily attributable to the International segment.

International operating income increased by 39% sequentially to $105.0 million, demonstrating the strength and earnings potential of Nabors’ global operations. In contrast to the U.S. Lower 48, this segment was minimally impacted by lower oil prices and benefitted from a number of favorable operating events. During the coming months, diminished pricing and activity is expected to impact the profitability of this segment as the effects of weakening oil prices progressively influence international markets. Going forward, the Company anticipates a 10% decline in the international rig count through the year, which should only begin to impact results later in the year. Despite the softening conditions, full-year results for the International segment are still expected to increase compared to 2014.

In North America, drilling activity within the Lower 48 and Canada significantly declined throughout the quarter, resulting in a decrease in U.S. Drilling operating income of $13.5 million and a decrease in Canada operating income of $8.2 million. In the Lower 48, activity has particularly slowed in the Bakken and Mid-Continent regions with utilization rates dropping 20% across all regions. Although the decline in the U.S. has begun to moderate, further weakening is expected in the Lower 48 and Canada during the second quarter. Meanwhile, activity in Alaska continues to be strong, with year-over-year increases anticipated as results from recent new rig awards are realized. Finally, the Company expects lower results in the Gulf of Mexico until the fourth quarter, when its new deepwater platform rig is scheduled to commence operations.

Rig Services’ operating income was up sequentially with an increase of $4.0 million, primarily due to higher-margin mix and strict expense control in Canrig. Although Ryan’s revenue continued to deteriorate, operating income was in line with the prior quarter.

Completion and Production Services

The Completion and Production Services business line recorded an operating loss of $58.5 million, primarily due to sharp declines in utilization and pricing in the Completion Services business. Activity for the year started slowly with clients generally delaying well completions and weather affecting operations in West Texas and in the Rockies. Revenue started to rebound late in the quarter. Direct cost and overhead reductions lagged those achieved in the drilling business, as the pending transaction delayed actions that would have otherwise been completed during the first quarter.

Financial Discussion

The Company’s first-quarter results included several items whose net impact obscured the otherwise positive performance in the global drilling business. These items related to the C&J Energy Services transaction, tax benefits, and severance costs incurred to adjust the Company’s structure to the new market situation. In addition, the first-quarter results included the Completion and Production Services business up to the closing date. Post-closing, the Company’s proportionate share of C&J Energy Services’ net income is reported using the equity method.

Operating income for the drilling business, including corporate expenses, improved from $135.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 to $152.0 million, despite a $127.1 million reduction in revenue. The increase in operating income was driven by improvements of $29.4 million in the International business and $4.0 million in Rig Services. North America operating income held up relatively well in a tough environment, as the number of working rigs fell sharply during the quarter with a commensurate drop in revenue.

U.S. Drilling revenue declined 17%, while operating margins (excluding severance) improved to 17.5%. This performance reflected effective cost management in the Lower 48 operations and strong revenue and operating income improvements in Alaska. Lower 48 operations experienced a 27% revenue reduction, but held its operating margin (excluding severance) at 12.7%. In the Lower 48, daily drilling margins per rig increased by $676 to $11,134, including lump sum early termination revenue equivalent to $105 per day. Dayrate reductions were offset by mix effects, as our proportion of older, lower-margin rigs decreased, and by proactive cost reduction efforts.

Canada drilling revenue fell by 34%, with operating margins falling by 330 basis points to 13.2%. This margin resiliency reflected early action on adjusting the cost structure to anticipated revenue reductions and aligning the overhead structure to the falling activity levels.

Income tax benefits during the quarter totaled $10.5 million from releases of tax provisions and reserves in various jurisdictions. In addition, the tax expense for the quarter included $9.3 million of net tax benefits related to the C&J Energy Services transaction. Excluding these benefits and other discrete items mentioned above, the normalized effective tax rate for the quarter was in the low single digits, as pre-tax income was more heavily weighted to lower tax regimes.

William Restrepo, Nabors Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Although we have started to demonstrate the validity of our strategy based on global operations, highly capable, advanced rigs, and development of innovations in drilling technologies and solutions, we remain extremely focused on managing through this severe downturn:

·We have expanded our commercial efforts in marketing our drilling rigs, as well as cross-selling and seeking new opportunities for additional drilling-related services;

·We have rapidly aligned our direct costs with the current activity level;

·We have implemented reductions in SG&A overhead and expect to deliver year-over-year reductions of at least $70 million dollars, while already reducing our total workforce by almost 5,500;

·We target 2015 capital expenditures below $1 billion, half our initial expectation;

·We continue to work with our suppliers to reduce costs of consumables, services and capital equipment; and

·We have reduced our debt materially while negotiating increased credit facilities at favorable rates.

Although much remains to be done and we expect a challenging market environment for the remainder of the year, we believe our ongoing efforts will enable us to exit this downturn well prepared to continue strengthening our position as the leading global land driller.”

Summary and Outlook

Looking ahead, results are expected to be lower in the second quarter as activity and pricing weaken in the U.S. Lower 48 and international markets soften. Second-quarter results will also be impacted by the usual seasonal declines in Alaska and Canada.

Petrello concluded, “Nabors plans to emerge from the current market in a stronger competitive position and has several strategies underway to achieve this objective. At the same time, we are committed to maintaining our technology development initiatives, several of which are already deployed in the field. We are well positioned financially, operationally and technically to endure the effects of a protracted down cycle, and plan to take advantage of attractive risk-adjusted newbuild and strategic opportunities as they present themselves.”

About Nabors

The Nabors companies own and operate approximately 468 land drilling rigs throughout the world. Nabors’ actively marketed offshore fleet consists of six jackups and 36 platform rigs in the United States and multiple international markets. Nabors also manufactures top drives and drilling instrumentation systems.  Nabors participates in most of the significant oil and gas markets in the world.

The information above 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 certain 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 projections contained in this release reflect management’s estimates as of the date of the release.  Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Dennis A. Smith, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-8038.  To request investor materials, contact Nabors’ corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail at mark.andrews@nabors.com

SOURCE: Nabors Industries Ltd.

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			2014			2014
Revenues and other income:
Operating revenues	$	1,414,707		$	1,589,618		$	1,783,836
Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates	6,502			(2,445		)	(429		)
Investment income (loss)	969			980			1,596
Total revenues and other income	1,422,178			1,588,153			1,785,003
Costs and other deductions:
Direct costs	919,610			1,061,739			1,194,844
General and administrative expenses	127,133			134,266			142,871
Depreciation and amortization	281,019			282,127			293,572
Interest expense	46,601			44,810			43,697
Losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net	(55,842		)	1,476			9,606
Impairments and other charges	—			—			1,010,423
Total costs and other deductions	1,318,521			1,524,418			2,695,013
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	103,657			63,735			(910,010		)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(20,705		)	14,008			(23,609		)
Subsidiary preferred stock dividend	—			750			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	124,362			48,977			(886,401		)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(817		)	1,515			(4,467		)
Net income (loss)	123,545			50,492			(890,868		)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	89			(573		)	(202		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors	$	123,634		$	49,919		$	(891,070	)
Earnings (losses) per share: (1)
Basic from continuing operations	$	.43		$	.16		$	(3.06	)
Basic from discontinued operations	—			.01			(.02		)
Basic	$	.43		$	.17		$	(3.08	)
Diluted from continuing operations	$	.43		$	.16		$	(3.06	)
Diluted from discontinued operations	(.01		)	—			(.02		)
Diluted	$	.42		$	.16		$	(3.08	)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: (1)
Basic	285,361			296,210			284,938
Diluted	286,173			299,050			284,938
Adjusted EBITDA (2)	$	374,466		$	391,168		$	445,692
Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities (3)	$	93,447		$	109,041		$	152,120

(1)See “Computation of Earnings (Losses) Per Share” included herein as a separate schedule.

(2)Adjusted EBITDA is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs and general and administrative expenses from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. These amounts should not be used as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities, because we believe that these financial measures accurately reflect our ongoing profitability. There are limitations inherent in using adjusted EBITDA as a measure of overall profitability because it excludes significant expense items. To compensate for the limitations in utilizing adjusted EBITDA as an operating measure, management also uses GAAP measures of performance, including income from continuing operations and net income, to evaluate performance, but only with respect to the Company as a whole and not on a segment basis.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Income (loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes”.

(3)Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. These amounts should not be used as a substitute for those amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect our ongoing profitability.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Income (loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes”.

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	(Unaudited)
	March 31,		December 31,
(In thousands, except ratios)	2015		2014
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments	$	621,171	$	536,169
Accounts receivable, net	971,601		1,517,503
Assets held for sale	134,709		146,467
Other current assets	442,851		541,735
Total current assets	2,170,332		2,741,874
Long-term investments and other receivables	2,627		2,806
Property, plant and equipment, net	7,333,808		8,599,125
Goodwill	80,947		173,928
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates	730,487		58,251
Other long-term assets	286,397		303,958
Total assets	$	10,604,598	$	11,879,942
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current debt	$	8,739	$	6,190
Other current liabilities	1,147,857		1,561,285
Total current liabilities	1,156,596		1,567,475
Long-term debt	3,816,717		4,348,859
Other long-term liabilities	663,523		1,044,819
Total liabilities	5,636,836		6,961,153
Equity:
Shareholders’ equity	4,958,813		4,908,619
Noncontrolling interest	8,949		10,170
Total equity	4,967,762		4,918,789
Total liabilities and equity	$	10,604,598	$	11,879,942

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT REPORTING

(Unaudited)

The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,
(In thousands, except rig activity)	2015			2014			2014
Reportable segments:
Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates:
Drilling and Rig Services:
U.S.	$	453,821		$	510,476		$	544,862
Canada	57,840			111,621			88,219
International	445,400			375,069			432,084
Rig Services (1)	144,084			143,726			190,399
Subtotal Drilling and Rig Services (2)	1,101,145			1,140,892			1,255,564
Completion and Production Services:
Completion Services	208,123			227,899			361,796
Production Services	158,512			275,400			239,897
Subtotal Completion and Production Services (3)	366,635			503,299			601,693
Other reconciling items (4)	(46,571		)	(57,018		)	(73,850		)
Total operating revenues and earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates	$	1,421,209		$	1,587,173		$	1,783,407
Adjusted EBITDA: (5)
Drilling and Rig Services:
U.S.	$	187,745		$	187,637		$	207,001
Canada	18,468			40,119			28,315
International	201,028			137,991			173,248
Rig Services (1)	21,583			16,491			17,507
Subtotal Drilling and Rig Services (2)	428,824			382,238			426,071
Completion and Production Services:
Completion Services	(27,847		)	(6,654		)	33,372
Production Services	23,043			60,056			40,284
Subtotal Completion and Production Services (3)	(4,804		)	53,402			73,656
Other reconciling items (6)	(49,554		)	(44,472		)	(54,035		)
Total adjusted EBITDA	$	374,466		$	391,168		$	445,692
Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities: (7)
Drilling and Rig Services:
U.S.	$	77,038		$	72,494		$	90,490
Canada	6,358			26,160			14,566
International	105,041			48,119			75,664
Rig Services (1)	12,873			8,728			8,845
Subtotal Drilling and Rig Services (2)	201,310			155,501			189,565
Completion and Production Services:
Completion Services	(55,243		)	(33,635		)	4,927
Production Services	(3,296		)	30,591			11,752
Subtotal Completion and Production Services (3)	(58,539		)	(3,044		)	16,679
Other reconciling items (6)	(49,324		)	(43,416		)	(54,124		)
Total adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities	$	93,447		$	109,041		$	152,120
Rig activity:
Rig years: (8)
U.S.	167.6			206.6			212.2
Canada	25.6			43.8			36.9
International (9)	130.1			129.8			121.2
Total rig years	323.3			380.2			370.3
Rig hours: (10)
U.S. Production Services	129,652			209,982			183,102
Canada Production Services	23,947			41,540			33,218
Total rig hours	153,599			251,522			216,320

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(1)Includes our other services comprised of our drilling technology and top drive manufacturing, directional drilling, rig instrumentation and software services.

(2)Includes earnings (losses), net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of $6.2 million, $(2.5) million and $(.6) million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

(3)Includes earnings (losses), net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of $.3 million, $.1 million and $.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

(4)Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and earnings (losses), net from unconsolidated affiliates related to our equity method investment in C&J Energy Services, Ltd.

(5)Adjusted EBITDA is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs and general and administrative expenses from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. These amounts should not be used as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities, because we believe that these financial measures accurately reflect our ongoing profitability. There are limitations inherent in using adjusted EBITDA as a measure of overall profitability because it excludes significant expense items .To compensate for the limitations in utilizing adjusted EBITDA as an operating measure, management also uses GAAP measures of performance, including income from continuing operations and net income, to evaluate performance, but only with respect to the Company as a whole and not on a segment basis.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Income (loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes”.

(6)Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions, unallocated corporate expenses and earnings (losses), net from unconsolidated affiliates related to our equity method investment in C&J Energy Services, Ltd.

(7)Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. These amounts should not be used as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect our ongoing profitability. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Income (loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes”.

(8)Excludes well-servicing rigs, which are measured in rig hours.  Includes our equivalent percentage ownership of rigs owned by unconsolidated affiliates.  Rig years represent a measure of the number of equivalent rigs operating during a given period.  For example, one rig operating 182.5 days during a 365-day period represents 0.5 rig years.

(9)International rig years includes our equivalent percentage ownership of rigs owned by unconsolidated affiliates, which totaled 2.5 years during each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014.

(10)Rig hours represents the number of hours that our well-servicing rig fleet operated during the period.

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,
(In thousands)	2015			2014			2014
Adjusted EBITDA	$	374,466		$	391,168		$	445,692
Less: Depreciation and amortization	281,019			282,127			293,572
Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities	93,447			109,041			152,120
Interest expense	(46,601		)	(44,810		)	(43,697		)
Investment income (loss)	969			980			1,596
Gains (losses) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net	55,842			(1,476		)	(9,606		)
Impairments and other charges	—			—			(1,010,423		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	103,657		$	63,735		$	(910,010	)

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER SHARE

(Unaudited)

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share computations is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			2014			2014
BASIC EPS:
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	$	124,362		$	48,977		$	(886,401	)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	89			(573		)	(202		)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders	(2,031		)	(733		)	13,881
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	122,420		$	47,671		$	(872,722	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(817	)	$	1,515		$	(4,467	)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding-basic	285,361			296,210			284,938
Earnings (losses) per share:
Basic from continuing operations	$	.43		$	.16		$	(3.06	)
Basic from discontinued operations	—			.01			(.02		)
Total Basic	$	.43		$	.17		$	(3.08	)
DILUTED EPS:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributed to common shareholders	$	122,420		$	47,671		$	(872,722	)
Add: Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders	5			—			—
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations attributed to common shareholders	$	122,425		$	47,671		$	(872,722	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(817	)	$	1,515		$	(4,467	)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding-basic	285,361			296,210			284,938
Add: dilutive effect of potential common shares	812			2,840			—
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding	286,173			299,050			284,938
Diluted from continuing operations	$	.43		$	.16		$	(3.06	)
Diluted from discontinued operations	(.01		)	—			(.02		)
Total Diluted	$	.42		$	.16		$	(3.08	)

Restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are considered participating securities.  As such, these grants are included in our basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share computation using the two-class method of accounting.  For all periods presented, the computation of diluted earnings (losses) per share excluded outstanding stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of Nabors’ common shares because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive and because they were not considered participating securities. The average number of options that were excluded from diluted earnings (losses) per share that would have potentially diluted earnings (losses) per share were 6,621,688, 7,853,509 and 11,485,314 shares during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In any period during which the average market price of Nabors’ common shares exceeds the exercise prices of these stock options, such stock options are included in our diluted earnings (losses) per share computation using the if-converted method of accounting.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) ITEMS EXCLUDING CERTAIN NON-CASH CHARGES

AND OTHER NON-OPERATIONAL ITEMS (NON-GAAP)

(Unaudited)

			Charges and Non-Operational		As adjusted
	Actuals		Items		(Non-GAAP)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	$	124,362	$	66,115	$	58,247
Diluted earnings (losses) per share from continuing operations	$	0.43	$	0.23	$	0.20

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2014
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	$	(886,401	)	$	(982,685	)	$	96,284
Diluted earnings (losses) per share from continuing operations	$	(3.06	)	$	(3.39	)	$	0.33

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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH CHARGES AND OTHER NON-OPERATIONAL ITEMS (NON-GAAP)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,						December 31,
				Per Diluted					Per Diluted
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			Share			2014		Share
Net gain from the C&J Energy Services transaction (1)	$	(61,885	)	$	(.22	)	$	—	$	—
Prior year tax benefits (2)	(10,499		)	(.03		)	—		—
Severance charges (3)	6,269			.02			—		—
Retirements & impairments to underutilized assets (4)	—			—			431,242		1.49
Goodwill and intangible asset impairments (5)	—			—			359,611		1.24
Other non-operational items (6)	—			—			11,759		.03
Restructuring tax effect (7)	—			—			180,073		.63
Total Adjustments, net of tax	$	(66,115	)	(.23		)	$	982,685	3.39

(1)Represents the net gain from the C&J Energy Services transaction, net of tax of ($9.3) million.

(2)Represents tax benefits related to releases of tax provisions and reserves in various jurisdictions.

(3)Represents severance charges from workforce reductions, net of tax of $1.6 million.

(4)Represents retirements and impairments related to underutilized assets, net of tax of $180.4 million.

(5)Represents impairments to goodwill and intangible assets, net of tax of $26.9 million.

(6)Represents losses related to the impairment of an equity investment, debt buybacks and transaction costs, net of tax of $2.9 million.

(7)Represents the tax effect of internal restructuring.

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EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

general_ppt_4vert_title_0416.pngnbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpg1Q15 Earnings Presentation April 22, 2015 Presenters: Anthony G. Petrello Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer William J. Restrepo Chief Financial Officer

Forward-Looking Statements We often discuss expectations regarding our markets, demand for our products and services, and our future performance in our annual and quarterly reports, press releases, and other written and oral statements. Such statements, including statements in this document incorporated by reference that relate to matters that are not historical facts are “forward -looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These “forward -looking statements” are based on our analysis of currently available competitive, financial and economic data and our operating plans. They are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that events and actual results could turn out to be significantly different from our expectations. Factors to consider when evaluating these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • fluctuations in worldwide prices and demand for natural gas and oil; • fluctuations in levels of natural gas and oil exploration and development activities; • fluctuations in the demand for our services; • the existence of competitors, technological changes and developments in the oilfield services industry; • our ability to complete, and realize the expected benefits of, any strategic transactions; • the existence of operating risks inherent in the oilfield services industry; • the possibility of changes in tax laws and other laws and regulations; • the possibility of political or economic instability, civil disturbance, war or acts of terrorism in any of the countries in which we do business; and • general economic conditions including the capital and credit markets. Our businesses depend, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. Therefore, a sustained increase or decrease in the price of natural gas or oil, which could have a material impact on exploration and production activities, could also materially affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The above description of risks and uncertainties is by no means all inclusive, but is designed to highlight what we believe are important factors to consider. Statements made in this presentation include non-GAAP financial measures. The required reconciliation to GAAP financial measures are included on our website.

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general_ppt_4vert_int_0416.pngnbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpgFinancial Summary ($000’s except EPS) 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 Revenue $1,587,173 $1,616,405 $1,810,911 $1,783,407 $1,421,209 Adjusted EBITDA 391,168 416,280 489,958 445,692 374,466 Operating Income 109,041 133,460 203,377 152,120 93,447 GAAP Diluted EPS(1) $0.16 $0.21(2) $0.34(3) ($3.06)(4) $0.43(5) (1)Diluted EPS from continuing operations (2)Includes several charges related to businesses in the process of being disposed and the redemption of SWSI preferred stock, which net to a loss of approximately 3¢ per share (3)Includes charges of 5¢ per share for income tax and merger-related fees, net of early termination payment, gain on sale of Alaska E&P and other items (4)Includes charges and impairments of $3.39 per share related to asset impairments and transaction costs (5)Includes net benefit of 23¢ for net gain from the C&J Energy Services transaction, tax benefits from various international jurisdictions, and severance charges from workforce reductions

nbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpg.Key metrics of the deal .Received cash proceeds of approximately $688 million at closing .Nabors owns 53% of the outstanding equity in the combined company .Strategic imperative for the combination .Provides additional scale to capitalize on market dynamics with cost efficiencies that should enable better margins in challenging markets .Poised to pick up incremental work .Strengthens C&J’s presence in major basins in the U.S. and Western Canada .Delivers significant financial benefits Deal Closed: C&J/NCPS Merger Creates a Leading Diversified Completion & Production Services Provider # 1 Well Servicing Fleet # 1 Fluids Mgmt Fleet # 5 Stimulation Fleet 1 (1) –Post HAL/BHI merger

nbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpggeneral_ppt_4vert_title_0416.pngNabors’ Financial Capability & Commitment Liquidity Allows Nabors to Focus on Responsible Growth .Increasing financial flexibility has been Nabors’ priority over several years .Significant reinvestment of capital into global expansion and enhancement over same time period .Liquidity expanded to approximately $1.9 billion at 3/31/15 from roughly $1.0 billion at year-end 2014, including: .Cash proceeds from combination of Nabors Completion & Production Services and C&J Energy Services, net of term loan repayment .53% equity stake in a larger combined public entity .Additional revolver capacity of $225 million .Forecasting positive free cash flow in 2015 .Refocusing spending to international business as Lower 48 expansion slows down .Investment grade credit rating facilitates additional financing capacity

nbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpgHigh 3/31/12 4Q14 12/31/14 1Q15 3/31/15 Change 4Q14to 1Q15 Change 1Q15 from High ($MM's) Total Debt $4,773 $4,355 $3,825 ($530) ($948) Cash and ST Investments 494 536 621 85 127 Net Debt $4,279 $3,819 $3,204 (615) ($1,075) Shareholder’s Equity 5,811 4,909 4,959 (50) (852) Net Debt to Capitalization(1) 42.4% 43.8% 39.3% (4.5%) (3.1%) Coverage(2) 7.8x 9.8x 9.6x (0.2x) 1.8x Leverage(3) 2.5x 2.5x 2.2x (0.3x) (0.3x) Improving Financial Flexibility (1)Capitalization defined as Net Debt plus Shareholders’ Equity (2)Coverage defined as TTM Adjusted EBITDA / TTM Interest Expense (3)Leverage defined as Total Debt / TTM Adjusted EBITDA (4)Based on C&J stock price as of 3/31/15 subject to six-month lockup Note: Subtotals may not foot due to rounding Liquidity (at March 31, 2015) •Cash & Available Capacity:$1,896 Investment in Affiliate(at March 31, 2015) •C&J stock(4):$ 696

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general_ppt_4vert_int_0416.pngnbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpg1Q15 Rig Utilization & Availability RigFleet(1) 1Q15 Rig Years Average Utilization U.S. Lower 48 AC 171 123 72% Legacy 85 26 31% U.S. Lower 48Total 256 149 58% U.S. Offshore 16 8 51% Alaska 19 10 54% Canada 57 26 45% International 175 130 74% Subtotal 523 323 62% PACE®-X Construction(2) 12 Intl. Newbuilds& Upgrades(2) 5 U.S. & Intl.OffshoreNewbuilds(2) 3 Total Fleet 543 (1)As of 3/31/15 (2)Includes announced newbuild commitments and rigs to be completed in 2015

nbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpg1Q15 U.S. Rig UtilizationPower Type and Pad Capability As of 3/31/15 Walking Skidding Pad Capable Not Pad Capable Total Working Total Util. Working Total Util. Total Working Total Util. Util. AC 73 114 64% 12 18 67% 64% 15 39 38% 58% Legacy 1 5 20% 2 11 18% 19% 11 69 16% 16% Grand Total 74 119 62% 14 29 48% 59% 26 108 24% 45%

nbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpg0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 Deployments Cumulative Deployments Cumulative Rig Years PACE-X Rig Deployments & Rig Years >35 PACE®-X Rig Years through 1Q15 As of 3/31/15

nbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpg1Q15 International Working Rigs Algeria 10 India 2 Kuwait 2 Romania 1 Argentina 23 Iraq 1 Malaysia 1 Russia 5 Bahrain 1 Italy 1 Mexico 6 Saudi Arabia 42 Colombia 7 Kazakhstan 2 Oman 4 Venezuela 5 Congo 1 Kurdistan 2 PNG 1 Yemen 2 Ecuador 6 Australia 1 Total 126 As of 3/31/15

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general_ppt_4vert_int_0416.pngnbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpgKey Takeaways >Implement and execute innovative pricing and contract structures, while scaling cost structureand capital spending as necessary >Pursue opportunities to add rigs in high-spec drilling markets around the globe at attractive risk-adjusted rates of return >Prudently invest in surface and downholetechnologies that advance our position as a high performance driller >Maintain enhanced financial flexibility

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nbr_alt_logo_horz2.jpgRig Margins & Activity 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 Drilling Margin (1) Rig Yrs Margin (1) Rig Yrs Margin (1) Rig Yrs Margin (1) Rig Yrs U.S. Drilling $11,380 215.3 $12,756(2) 216.0 $11,525 212.2 $13,487 167.6 Canada 10,034 21.6 9,663 34.3 9,889 36.9 9,927 25.6 International 14,124 127.3 15,490 130.1 17,803 121.2 18,865 130.1 (1)Margin = gross margin per rig per day for the period. Gross margin is computed by subtracting direct costs from operating revenues for the period. (2)Includes early termination payment of $30 million