Michael Smaller's questions to Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Michael Smaller sought clarification on the SANAD newbuild CapEx, asking if the $60 million shift from 2025 to 2026 implies a broader delay in the entire 20-rig delivery schedule.
Answer
CFO William Restrepo clarified that the change is a timing shift in milestone payments rather than a fundamental delay of the program. He explained that while some 2026 milestones may now slip into 2027, the impact on revenue is not dramatic as it primarily affects uncompleted rigs, estimating only a minor $5 million EBITDA impact in 2025 from slight deployment slippage.