Seadrill prices upsized $700 million notes to redeem 2030 debt
Seadrill Limited priced an upsized $700 million offering of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034 to redeem its outstanding 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030. The offering, expected to close on June 30, 2026, will also cover fees and general corporate purposes.
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Seadrill Limited has priced an upsized offering of $700 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034. The notes, issued by Seadrill Finance Limited, mature on July 15, 2034, and were offered to eligible purchasers pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. The offering was increased from the originally announced size of $600 million and is expected to close on June 30, 2026.
Seadrill Finance intends to use a portion of the net proceeds to redeem all of its outstanding 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 and satisfy the related indenture. The remaining net proceeds will cover offering fees and general corporate purposes. As of March 31, 2026, approximately $575 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes remained outstanding.
The following table outlines the key details of the debt transaction:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Offering Amount | $700 million |
| Coupon Rate | 6.750% |
| Security Type | Senior Notes |
| Maturity | July 15, 2034 |
| Target for Redemption | 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 |
| Outstanding Principal (as of March 31, 2026) | $575 million |
Seadrill is setting the standard in deepwater oil and gas drilling. The company utilizes its modern fleet, experienced crews, and advanced technologies to unlock resources for national, integrated, and independent oil companies.
This news release includes forward-looking statements regarding the proposed offering, the use of proceeds, and the redemption of the 2030 Notes. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including offshore drilling market conditions, fluctuations in oil prices, and changes in governmental regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
How will the reduction in interest expenses from this debt refinancing impact Seadrill's free cash flow and earnings per share?
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