Borr Drilling Reports Q4 2025 Results, Details $249M Capital Raise for Rig Acquisition

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Borr Drilling reported a Q4 2025 net loss and detailed significant debt and dilutive equity offerings at a deep discount to fund a strategic rig acquisition, while maintaining a positive outlook on the jack-up market recovery.

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• Q4 2025 Financial Results

  Reported a net loss of $1.0 million for Q4 2025, a decrease of $28.8 million compared to net income in Q3 2025. Full-year 2025 net income decreased 45% from 2024, though Adjusted EBITDA met the top end of guidance.

• Significant Equity Offering

  Completed an $84 million equity offering in December 2025 by issuing 21 million shares at $4.00 per share. This represents substantial dilution and was priced at a significant discount to the current market price.

• Debt Offering Completed

  Completed an offering of an additional $165 million principal amount of 10.375% senior secured notes due 2030 in December 2025.

• Financing for Rig Acquisition

  The combined $249 million in debt and equity offerings were undertaken to partly finance the $360 million acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Noble Corporation, which was completed in January 2026.

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Borr Drilling Ltd. reported a net loss of $1.0 million for Q4 2025, a significant decline from the $27.8 million net income in Q3 2025, and a 45% decrease in annual net income for 2025 compared to 2024. However, the company achieved the top end of its Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year. The filing also details the financing activities undertaken in December 2025 to fund the previously announced $360 million acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Noble Corporation. These financings included an $84 million equity offering of 21 million shares at $4.00 per share, which represents substantial dilution for existing shareholders and was priced at a deep discount to the current stock price of $5.955. Additionally, the company completed a $165 million senior secured notes offering. Despite the mixed financial results and dilutive capital raise, management expressed strong optimism, stating the jack-up market bottom is behind them, with improving demand and increased contract visibility, leading to a higher Dayrate Equivalent Backlog. This strategic expansion and positive market outlook are key drivers for future performance, even as the company navigates near-term financial pressures and a potential risk related to a customer's financial review.