Arun Jaryan's questions to Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Arun Jaryan sought an update on the timing for the next five SANAD newbuild awards and confirmation of the 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast of over $300 million. He also asked for guidance on the Q2 corporate cost run rate including a full quarter of Parker.
Answer
Chairman, President & CEO Anthony Petrello affirmed there has been no change in the newbuild program schedule, with the next group of rigs working through the award system. CFO William Restrepo added that discussions with Aramco are heavily oriented towards natural gas. For Q2 guidance, Restrepo indicated Parker's EBITDA contribution alone should be in the mid-$40 million range, with the legacy business also expected to increase.