0001193125-15-268467.txt : 20150729 0001193125-15-268467.hdr.sgml : 20150729 20150729170935 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-15-268467 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150729 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20150729 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150729 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Noble Corp plc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001458891 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS [1381] IRS NUMBER: 980619597 STATE OF INCORPORATION: X0 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36211 FILM NUMBER: 151013526 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: DEVONSHIRE HOUSE STREET 2: 1 MAYFAIR PLACE CITY: LONDON STATE: X0 ZIP: W1J8AJ BUSINESS PHONE: 44 20 3008 7597 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: DEVONSHIRE HOUSE STREET 2: 1 MAYFAIR PLACE CITY: LONDON STATE: X0 ZIP: W1J8AJ FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NOBLE CORP plc DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20131119 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Noble Corp / Switzerland DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090318 8-K 1 d91190d8k.htm 8-K 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): July 29, 2015

 

 

NOBLE CORPORATION plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

England and Wales   001-36211   98-0619597

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

file number)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

Devonshire House, 1 Mayfair Place

London, England

  W1J8AJ
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +44 20 3300 2300

 

 

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:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 29, 2015, Noble Corporation plc (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published in the “Newsroom” area on the Company’s web site at http://www.noblecorp.com.

Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the press release is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit 99.1    Press Release issued by Noble Corporation plc dated July 29, 2015.

 

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SIGNATURES

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.

 

    NOBLE CORPORATION plc
Date: July 29, 2015     By:  

/s/ James A. MacLennan

      James A. MacLennan
      Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description

99.1    Press Release issued by Noble Corporation plc dated July 29, 2015.
EX-99.1 2 d91190dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

Noble Corporation plc

Devonshire House

1 Mayfair Place

London W1J 8AJ

England

   LOGO

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

NOBLE CORPORATION PLC REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2015 RESULTS

DEMONSTRATING SOLID FLEET PERFORMANCE AND COST MANAGEMENT

London, July 29, 2015 – Noble Corporation plc (NYSE:NE) today reported second quarter 2015 net income attributable to Noble Corporation of $159 million, or $0.64 per diluted share. The results compared to net income attributable to Noble Corporation in the first quarter of 2015 of $178 million, or $0.72 per diluted share. For the second quarter of 2014, net income from continuing operations attributable to Noble Corporation was $140 million, or $0.54 per diluted share. Revenues for the second quarter of 2015 totaled $794 million compared to revenues of $804 million in both the first quarter of 2015 and second quarter of 2014.

David W. Williams, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Noble Corporation plc, stated, “Through the first half of 2015, Noble has successfully combined a considerable backlog and strong contract coverage with excellent fleet performance and successful cost management initiatives to deliver solid financial results, in spite of the challenges presented by current market conditions. During the second quarter, we again demonstrated strong and reliable operational execution with fleet downtime at just over 4 percent, which was better than guided levels. Operating costs continued a favorable trend in the quarter, declining approximately 1 percent from the first quarter. Our successful cost management efforts through the first half of 2015 have led us once again to lower full year contract drilling costs to an estimated range of $1.27 to $1.32 billion.”

Contract drilling services revenues in the second quarter of 2015 totaled $771 million compared to revenues of $779 million in the prior quarter, with a majority of the modest decline attributable to the completion of a contract in early-February 2015 on the semisubmersible Noble Jim Thompson, along with lower mobilization revenues in the quarter. As previously disclosed, following the completion of the contract on the Noble Jim Thompson, the rig was retired. The slight decline in revenue in the second quarter was partially offset by one additional calendar day in the quarter. Fleet utilization in the second quarter was 83 percent compared to 86 percent in the prior quarter, primarily reflecting a decline in the Company’s jackup fleet utilization. Average daily revenues in the second quarter remained stable at

 

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$340,200, compared to $340,000 in the first quarter. Contract drilling services operating costs continued a favorable trend, declining to $319 million in the second quarter from $322 million in the prior quarter. The decline was driven largely by cost control initiatives which include reductions in labor and idle rig costs, as well as lower insurance costs. These cost reductions were partially offset by a minor increase in repair and maintenance costs. With the continued decline in contract drilling operating costs, the contract drilling services margin in the second quarter of 2015 held steady with the prior quarter margin at 59 percent.

Net cash from operating activities totaled $399 million in the second quarter of 2015 and $768 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, while capital expenditures in the second quarter were $81 million and totaled $170 million through June 30, 2015. The Company has reduced its expected 2015 capital expenditures by $60 million, to $525 million following further cost management initiatives and revised timing for certain expenditures pertaining to major projects.

Total debt at June 30, 2015 was $4.8 billion, essentially flat with the $4.9 billion in debt reported at March 31, 2015. Debt to total capital was unchanged at 40 percent at June 30, 2015. Senior Notes totaling $350 million will mature on August 1, 2015, and the Company anticipates using predominately cash on hand to repay the outstanding balance. Liquidity, defined as cash, cash equivalents and availability under revolving credit facilities, was $2.9 billion at the end of the second quarter, up from $2.7 billion at March 31, 2015.

Operating Highlights

The Company’s floating rig fleet, comprised of nine drillships and eight semisubmersibles, recorded utilization of 82 percent in the second quarter of 2015, decreasing modestly from 83 percent in the prior quarter. While the Company’s nine drillships remained fully utilized in the quarter, utilization of the semisubmersible fleet was 63 percent, with the Noble Homer Ferrington stacked, the Noble Max Smith idle and the Noble Paul Romano in a shipyard completing final preparations for a one-year primary-term contract expected to commence in September 2015 at a dayrate of $300,000. The average daily revenues on the floating fleet were $471,800 in the second quarter, up from $467,100 in the prior quarter. During the second quarter, the Company secured an estimated 60-day contract for the semisubmersible Noble Danny Adkins. The rig remains contracted in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico into late-August 2015.

Utilization of the Company’s jackup rig fleet, comprised of 15 units including one unit under construction, was 84 percent in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 92 percent in the prior quarter. The decline was primarily driven by the April 2015 activation of the newbuild Noble Tom Prosser, which increased the number of jackups in service to 13. The rig’s initial contract, covering a primary term of 18

 

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months at a dayrate of $203,000, is expected to commence during the third quarter of 2015. Average daily revenues in the second quarter were $171,500 compared to $172,700 in the prior quarter. In addition to the Noble Tom Prosser, the Noble Mick O’Brien was idle during the second quarter awaiting commencement of its previously disclosed contract covering an estimated 400 days at a dayrate of $150,000. The contract is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2016. Also, the newbuild Noble Sam Hartley is expected to complete enhancements to its technical specifications late in the third quarter of 2015, increasing Noble’s number of jackups in service to 14. The Company remains reasonably confident regarding contract opportunities for the rig. Finally, following the close of the second quarter, the Company was awarded a one well contract for the Noble Regina Allen at a dayrate of $155,000 for additional work in the North Sea. The rig should remain under contract into early September 2015.

At June 30, 2015, Noble’s total contract backlog was $8.7 billion compared to $9.4 billion at March 31, 2015. For the remainder of 2015, 79 percent of the Company’s available rig operating days were committed to contracts, including 78 percent of floating rig days and 80 percent of jackup rig days. For 2016, an estimated 63 percent of available rig operating days are committed to contracts, consisting of 58 percent and 68 percent of floating and jackup rig days, respectively.

Outlook

In closing, Williams stated, “During the first half of 2015, we have made significant progress toward achieving several important priorities for the Company including enhancing fleet reliability and uptime performance, further reducing operating costs and securing additional committed time on our rigs, all of which contributed to margin preservation and a steady cash position. These priorities remain central to our strategy for managing through the current cycle.”

Market conditions will remain strained for now, but our premium fleet mix, solid contract cover, excellent operations execution and reduced capital needs leave the Company well-placed, with the flexibility to improve our competitive position as we move closer to the inevitable cyclical recovery.”

About Noble Corporation

Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The Company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of 32 offshore drilling units, consisting of 17 semisubmersibles and drillships and 15 jackups, focused

 

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largely on ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Noble is a public limited company registered in England and Wales with company number 08354954 and registered office at Devonshire House, 1 Mayfair Place, London, W1J 8AJ England. Additional information on Noble is available at www.noblecorp.com.

Forward-looking Disclosure Statement

Statements regarding contract backlog, future earnings, costs, expense management, revenue, rig demand, fleet condition, operational or financial performance, shareholder value, timing of delivery of newbuilds, shipyard projects, contract commitments, dayrates, contract commencements, contract extensions, renewals or renegotiations, letters of intent or award, industry fundamentals, customer relationships and requirements, strategic initiatives, future performance, growth opportunities, market outlook, capital allocation strategies, competitive position, capital expenditures, financial flexibility, debt levels, debt repayment, share repurchases, as well as any other statements that are not historical facts in this release, are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These include but are not limited to operating hazards and delays, risks associated with operations outside of the U.S., actions by regulatory authorities, customers and other third parties, legislation and regulations affecting drilling operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, factors affecting the level of activity in the oil and gas industry, supply and demand of drilling rigs, factors affecting the duration of contracts, delays in the construction of newbuilds, the actual amount of downtime, factors that reduce applicable dayrates, violations of anti-corruption laws, hurricanes and other weather conditions, market conditions, the future price of oil and gas and other factors detailed in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q’s and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated.

 

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Conference Call

Noble also has scheduled a conference call and webcast related to its second quarter 2015 results on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Central Daylight Time. Interested parties are invited to listen to the call by dialing 1-866-461-7129, or internationally 1-706-679-3084, using access code: 61268886, or by asking for the Noble Corporation conference call. Interested parties may also listen over the Internet through a link posted in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s Web site.

A replay of the conference call will be available on Thursday, July 30, 2015, beginning at 11:00 a.m. U.S. Central Daylight Time, through Friday, August 28, 2015, ending at 11:00 p.m. U.S. Central Daylight Time. The phone number for the conference call replay is 1-855-859-2056 or, for calls from outside of the U.S., 1-404-537-3406, using access code: 61268886. The replay will also be available on the Company’s Web site following the end of the live call.

For additional information, contact:

 

For Investors:    Jeffrey L. Chastain,
   Vice President – Investor Relations and Corporate Communications,
   Noble Drilling Services Inc., 281-276-6383
For Media:    John S. Breed,
   Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications,
   Noble Drilling Services Inc., 281-276-6729

 

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NOBLE CORPORATION PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,     June 30,  
     2015     2014     2015     2014  

Operating revenues

        

Contract drilling services

   $ 771,307      $ 779,368      $ 1,550,668      $ 1,550,005   

Reimbursables

     22,248        24,413        47,229        48,963   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     793,555        803,781        1,597,897        1,598,968   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses

        

Contract drilling services

     319,207        370,902        640,957        723,782   

Reimbursables

     17,652        17,732        37,809        39,236   

Depreciation and amortization

     159,123        152,862        313,261        299,060   

General and administrative

     22,424        27,080        46,362        52,717   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     518,406        568,576        1,038,389        1,114,795   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     275,149        235,205        559,508        484,173   

Other income (expense)

        

Interest expense, net of amount capitalized

     (57,465     (36,351     (106,509     (76,743

Interest income and other, net

     (431     (1,361     6,151        (2,629
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     217,253        197,493        459,150        404,801   

Income tax provision

     (39,405     (34,265     (82,852     (69,843
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations

     177,848        163,228        376,298        334,958   

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          94,234        —          195,746   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     177,848        257,462        376,298        530,704   

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (18,817     (22,903     (38,864     (39,819
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 159,031      $ 234,559      $ 337,434      $ 490,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 159,031      $ 140,325      $ 337,434      $ 295,139   

Income from discontinued operations

     —          94,234        —          195,746   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 159,031      $ 234,559      $ 337,434      $ 490,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Per share data:

        

Basic

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.64      $ 0.54      $ 1.36      $ 1.14   

Income from discontinued operations

     —          0.37        —          0.76   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 0.64      $ 0.91      $ 1.36      $ 1.90   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.64      $ 0.54      $ 1.36      $ 1.14   

Income from discontinued operations

     —          0.37        —          0.76   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 0.64      $ 0.91      $ 1.36      $ 1.90   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOBLE CORPORATION PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     June 30,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 247,683      $ 68,510   

Accounts receivable

     540,423        569,096   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     222,198        290,956   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,010,304        928,562   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, at cost

     14,610,963        14,442,922   

Accumulated depreciation

     (2,640,518     (2,330,413
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     11,970,445        12,112,509   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other assets

     223,967        245,751   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 13,204,716      $ 13,286,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

Current liabilities

    

Current maturities of long-term debt (1)

   $ 250,000      $ —     

Accounts payable

     220,475        265,389   

Accrued payroll and related costs

     81,804        102,520   

Other current liabilities

     301,615        300,765   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     853,894        668,674   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt (1)

     4,588,541        4,869,020   

Deferred income taxes

     104,402        120,589   

Other liabilities

     310,481        341,505   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     5,857,318        5,999,788   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Equity

    

Total shareholders’ equity

     6,630,714        6,564,730   

Noncontrolling interests

     716,684        722,304   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     7,347,398        7,287,034   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 13,204,716      $ 13,286,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Current maturities of long-term debt include amounts related to our 2015 Senior Notes, due in August, that are expected to be paid from cash on hand based on projections as of July 29, 2015. Balances in current maturities of long-term debt may be adjusted in the quarterly report on Form 10-Q to reflect actual amounts paid at maturity.

 

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NOBLE CORPORATION PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2015     2014  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 376,298      $ 530,704   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     313,261        500,299   

Other changes in operating activities

     78,319        820   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from operating activities

     767,878        1,031,823   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

New construction

     (23,360     (836,251

Other capital expenditures

     (135,294     (352,744

Capitalized interest

     (11,629     (27,409

Other investing activities

     (38,408     (11,813
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from investing activities

     (208,691     (1,228,217
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Net change in borrowings outstanding on bank credit facilities

     (1,123,495     707,472   

Dividend payments

     (185,669     (193,740

Issuance of senior notes

     1,092,728        —     

Debt issuance costs on senior notes and credit facilities

     (16,070     (386

Repayment of long-term debt

     —          (250,000

Repurchases of shares

     (100,630     —     

Other financing activities

     (46,878     (40,873
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from financing activities

     (380,014     222,473   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     179,173        26,079   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     68,510        114,458   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 247,683      $ 140,537   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOBLE CORPORATION PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION BY SEGMENT

(In thousands, except operating statistics)

(Unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,     Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2015     2014     2015  
    Contract
Drilling
Services
    Other     Total     Contract
Drilling
Services
    Other     Total     Contract
Drilling
Services
    Other     Total  

Operating revenues

                 

Contract drilling services

  $ 771,307      $ —        $ 771,307      $ 779,368      $ —        $ 779,368      $ 779,361      $ —        $ 779,361   

Reimbursables

    22,248        —          22,248        22,243        2,170        24,413        24,981        —          24,981   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 793,555      $ —        $ 793,555      $ 801,611      $ 2,170      $ 803,781      $ 804,342      $ —        $ 804,342   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses

                 

Contract drilling services

  $ 319,207      $ —        $ 319,207      $ 370,902      $ —        $ 370,902      $ 321,750      $ —        $ 321,750   

Reimbursables

    17,652        —          17,652        17,097        635        17,732        20,157        —          20,157   

Depreciation and amortization

    153,579        5,544        159,123        148,324        4,538        152,862        148,208        5,930        154,138   

General and administrative

    22,424        —          22,424        26,845        235        27,080        23,938        —          23,938   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 512,862      $ 5,544      $ 518,406      $ 563,168      $ 5,408      $ 568,576      $ 514,053      $ 5,930      $ 519,983   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

  $ 280,693      $ (5,544   $ 275,149      $ 238,443      $ (3,238   $ 235,205      $ 290,289      $ (5,930   $ 284,359   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating statistics

                 

Jackups:

                 

Average Rig Utilization

    84         87         92    

Operating Days

    993            870            990       

Average Dayrate

  $ 171,482          $ 178,259          $ 172,700       

Semisubmersibles:

                 

Average Rig Utilization

    63         74         65    

Operating Days

    455            742            493       

Average Dayrate

  $ 403,319          $ 424,199          $ 392,777       

Drillships:

                 

Average Rig Utilization

    100         100         100    

Operating Days

    819            637            810       

Average Dayrate

  $ 509,783          $ 485,686          $ 512,259       

Total:

                 

Average Rig Utilization

    83         85         86    

Operating Days

    2,267            2,249            2,293       

Average Dayrate

  $ 340,217          $ 346,494          $ 339,961       

 

9


NOBLE CORPORATION PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CALCULATION OF BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
    Six months ended
June 30,
 
     2015     2014     2015     2014  

Numerator:

        

Basic

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 159,031      $ 140,325      $ 337,434      $ 295,139   

Earnings allocated to unvested share-based payment awards

     (3,555     (2,257     (7,489     (4,767
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations to common shareholders

   $ 155,476      $ 138,068      $ 329,945      $ 290,372   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

   $ —        $ 94,234      $ —        $ 195,746   

Earnings allocated to unvested share-based payment awards

     —          (1,519     —          (3,281
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax to common shareholders

   $ —        $ 92,715      $ —        $ 192,465   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 159,031      $ 234,559      $ 337,434      $ 490,885   

Earnings allocated to unvested share-based payment awards

     (3,555     (3,776     (7,489     (8,048
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc to common shareholders

   $ 155,476      $ 230,783      $ 329,945      $ 482,837   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 159,031      $ 140,325      $ 337,434      $ 295,139   

Earnings allocated to unvested share-based payment awards

     (3,555     (2,256     (7,489     (4,766
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations to common shareholders

   $ 155,476      $ 138,069      $ 329,945      $ 290,373   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

   $ —        $ 94,234      $ —        $ 195,746   

Earnings allocated to unvested share-based payment awards

     —          (1,518     —          (3,280
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax to common shareholders

   $ —        $ 92,716      $ —        $ 192,466   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 159,031      $ 234,559      $ 337,434      $ 490,885   

Earnings allocated to unvested share-based payment awards

     (3,555     (3,774     (7,489     (8,046
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc to common shareholders

   $ 155,476      $ 230,785      $ 329,945      $ 482,839   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator:

        

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

     241,966        254,238        242,324        254,090   

Incremental shares issuable from assumed exercise of stock options

     —          97        —          116   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

     241,966        254,335        242,324        254,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average unvested share-based payment awards

     5,533        4,156        5,500        4,172   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

        

Basic

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.64      $ 0.54      $ 1.36      $ 1.14   

Discontinued operations

     —          0.37        —          0.76   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 0.64      $ 0.91      $ 1.36      $ 1.90   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.64      $ 0.54      $ 1.36      $ 1.14   

Discontinued operations

     —          0.37        —          0.76   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Noble Corporation plc

   $ 0.64      $ 0.91      $ 1.36      $ 1.90   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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