Strong Revenue Efficiency
Valaris Limited delivered fleet-wide revenue efficiency of 96% during the fourth quarter and 97% for the full year 2024, marking an improvement over last year's results.
Outstanding Safety Performance
Valaris Limited achieved improvements in key safety metrics and received safety awards from both the IADC and the Center for Offshore Safety, including recognition for three rigs in Brazil with no recordable incidents.
Positive Contracting Outlook
The contracting outlook for 2026 and beyond is strong for high specification assets, with a robust pipeline of deepwater project approvals expected in 2026 and 2027.
Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns
Valaris Limited generated $13 million in free cash during the fourth quarter and returned all free cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases in the second half of the year.
Successful High-Grade Fleet Strategy
Valaris Limited has retired a total of twelve floaters over the past five years, more than any other offshore driller, focusing on high specification assets with a go-forward fleet of fifteen floaters.
Contract Backlog Growth in Jackup Segment
Valaris Limited grew contract backlog for the jackup segment by more than 75% over the past two years, with expectations for year-over-year growth in operating days and average day rates in 2025.