Strong Share Repurchase Program
Seadrill Limited repurchased $100 million of shares in the fourth quarter and reduced its issued share count by 22% since the commencement of the program in September 2023. A total of $792 million has been returned to shareholders.
Incremental Backlog Growth
Seadrill Limited secured approximately 65% of the global backlog awarded to the four largest publicly traded offshore drillers, despite representing only 18% of the drillship fleet.
New Contracts and Revenue Generation
Seadrill Limited announced long-term contract awards in Brazil commencing in 2026, adding $1 billion in backlog, and secured additional work for rigs in the US Gulf and Brazil.
Exceptional Operational Performance
The West Vela achieved drilling ahead of schedule, securing additional work at a strong rate, and the West Jupiter was awarded the 2024 Rig of the Year within the fleet.
Safety Performance Improvement
Seadrill Limited ended 2024 with a total recordable incident frequency rate nearly 20% below the IADC average, with safety performance trending favorably in 2025.