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Nabors Responds to Market Conditions


HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) ("Nabors" or the "Company") announced today it is taking several actions in light of current market conditions, which have arisen from the combination of the COVID-19 outbreak and the ongoing dispute between two of the largest oil exporters.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors' Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "The safety of our employees remains our top priority. In the face of COVID-19, we have implemented several measures throughout our operations globally to protect our employees and to mitigate operational impact. Additionally, the industry has experienced a significant drop in oil prices as consumption of hydrocarbons has fallen precipitously. As a result, many E&P operators are implementing activity reductions in the U.S. Lower 48, in excess of the cuts they had previously announced for 2020. Internationally, activity is expected to hold up better, although we could experience disruptions from the effect of government actions aimed at containing the virus. Given the expected deterioration in our activity, triggered by the steep drop in oil prices, as well as the uncertain duration and severity of the virus outbreak, we have already taken several actions to bolster our company's liquidity."

In response to current market and industry conditions, Nabors has implemented measures aimed at mitigating the impact on its financial results, including:

The Company is also actively reviewing its organizational structure and taking additional steps to further streamline its operations, all with the view of improving liquidity while still retaining the ability to deliver safe and outstanding performance to our customers.

Given the uncertainty in the current market conditions, primarily in the Lower 48, Nabors has withdrawn any previously-issued guidance for its full-year 2020 results. The Company expects its first quarter 2020 results to fall somewhat below the guidance provided on its fourth quarter earnings conference call.

Mr. Petrello further commented, "The announced reactions from operators have been swift and substantial, and the market conditions we face are sure to be difficult. We are acting quickly and decisively. We remain committed to improving the company's capital structure this year even under the expected market conditions, and we are confident these announced measures will support that goal."

About Nabors

Nabors owns and operates one of the world's largest land-based drilling rig fleets and is a provider of offshore rigs in the United States and numerous international markets. Nabors also provides directional drilling services, performance software, and other innovative technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. Leveraging its advanced drilling automation capabilities, Nabors' highly skilled workforce continues to set new standards for operational excellence and transform its industry.

Media Contact

For further information regarding Nabors, please contact Dennis A. Smith, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at + 1 281-775-8038 or William Conroy, Senior Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423. To request investor materials, contact Nabors' corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at + 1 441-292-1510 or via email at [email protected].

 

SOURCE Nabors Industries Ltd.


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