Borr Drilling Q2 Loss Widens on $176M Debt Extinguishment Charge; Backlog Hits $1.13B
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Summary
Borr Drilling's Q2 loss widened on a one-time debt extinguishment charge, but the company completed a major rig acquisition, grew backlog to $1.13 billion, and guided for a strong Q3 rebound.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BORR
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Q2 Net Loss Widens on Debt Extinguishment
Net loss of $241.4 million vs. $29.0 million in Q1, primarily due to a $176.3 million non-cash charge from refinancing senior secured notes and convertible bonds.
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Adjusted EBITDA Declines 51%
Adjusted EBITDA fell to $43.8 million from $88.5 million in Q1, driven by $22.5 million in Odin preparation costs, six rig transitions, and a $10.8 million credit loss provision.
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Fontis Acquisition Completed
50/50 JV completed purchase of five premium jack-up rigs for $287 million, financed with $237 million seller's credit and $25 million cash from each partner.
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Backlog Grows to $1.13 Billion
Secured 21 contract commitments YTD representing $541 million of Dayrate Equivalent Backlog; total backlog now $1.13 billion, up from $1.04 billion at June 30.
Analysis · BORR · Energy & Transportation
A $176.3 million non-cash debt extinguishment charge from refinancing drove Borr Drilling's Q2 net loss to $241.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell 51% sequentially to $43.8 million, pressured by rig transition costs, Odin preparation expenses, and a $10.8 million credit loss. Offsetting these headwinds, the company completed a $287 million acquisition of five jack-up rigs through a JV, secured $541 million in new contract commitments year-to-date, and guided for significantly improved Q3 EBITDA with approximately 23 active rigs. The refinancing extended maturities and reduced financing costs, strengthening liquidity to $473.6 million.
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