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Fresh Start Accounting (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Reorganizations [Abstract]  
Schedule of weighted average cost of capital The cash flows were estimated over the remaining useful economic lives of the underlying assets but no longer than 30 years in total, and discounted using an estimated market participant WACC as follows:
InvestmentWACC
Seadrill Capricorn Holdings LLC11.4 %
Seadrill Operating LP12.0 %
Seadrill Deepwater Drillship Ltd12.0 %
Seabras Sapura Holding14.3 %
Seabras Sapura Participacoes13.7 %
SeaMex12.7 %
We have the following investments in associated companies:
Ownership percentageJoint venture partnerDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Seadrill Partners and Seadrill Partner subsidiaries ("SDLP investments") (a) (b)
(a)(a)(a)
Seabras Sapura (b)
Sapura Energy50.0 %50.0 %
SeaMex Ltd. ("SeaMex") (b)
Fintech50.0 %50.0 %
Sonadrill (b)
Sonangol E.P.50.0 %50.0 %
Gulfdrill (b)
Gulf Drilling International50.0 %50.0 %
(a)    Refer to the Seadrill Partners subsidiaries paragraph below for additional information. For transactions with related parties refer to Note 32 - "Related party transactions".
(b)    We own 50% equity interests in the above entities. The remaining 50% equity interest is owned by the above joint venture partners. We account for our 50% investments in the joint ventures under the equity method. For transactions with related parties refer to Note 32 - "Related party transactions".
At the year end, the book values of our investments in our associated companies were as follows:
(In $ millions)December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Seadrill Partners - Direct ownership interest— 122 
Seabras Sapura103 98 
Seabras Sapura Holding GmbH - shareholder loans held as equity121 123 
SeaMex Ltd— 22 
Sonadrill22 24 
Gulfdrill— 
Total248 389 
Reconciliation of the distributable value to the estimated fair value
The following table reconciles the distributable value to the estimated fair value of Successor common stock as at the Effective Date:
(In $ millions)July 2, 2018
Distributable value11,056 
Less: non-controlling interest(154)
Less: fair value of debt(7,301)
Less: fair value of other non-operating liabilities(108)
Add: fair value of tax attributes
Fair value of Successor common stock issued upon emergence3,501 
Shares issued and outstanding on July 2, 2018100.0 
Per share value35.01 
Reconciliation of the distributable value to the estimated reorganization value
The following table reconciles the distributable value to the estimated reorganization value as at the Effective Date: 
(In $ millions)July 2, 2018
Distributable value11,056 
Add: other working capital liabilities478 
Add: other non-current operating liabilities57 
Add: fair value of tax attributes
Add: redeemable non-controlling interest30 
Total reorganization value11,629 
Fresh-start adjustments The adjustments included in the following Consolidated Balance Sheet reflect the effects of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Reorganization Plan (reflected in the column “Reorganization Adjustments”) as well as fair value adjustments as a result of the adoption of fresh start accounting (reflected in the column “Fresh Start Adjustments”). The explanatory notes highlight methods used to determine fair values or other amounts of the assets and liabilities as well as significant assumptions or inputs.
July 1, 2018
(In $ millions)Predecessor CompanyReorganization AdjustmentsFresh Start AdjustmentsSuccessor Company
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents809 790 (a)— 1,599 
Restricted cash409 169 (a)— 578 
Marketable securities121 — — 121 
Accounts receivable, net272 — — 272 
Amount due from related parties - current181 — 14 (l)195 
Other current assets247 — 181 (m)428 
Total current assets2,039 959 195 3,193 
Investment in associated companies1,615 — (687)(n)928 
Newbuildings249 — (249)(o)— 
Drilling units12,531 — (5,734)(p)6,797 
Deferred tax assets— — 
Equipment35 — (6)(q)29 
Amount due from related parties - non-current565 — 11 (r)576 
Assets held for sale - non-current— — — — 
Other non-current assets— 95 (s)98 
Total assets17,045 959 (6,375)11,629 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Debt due within one year90 — (33)(t)57 
Trade accounts payable96 17 (b)— 113 
Amounts due to related parties - current(c)— 
Other current liabilities229 100 (d)32 (u)361 
Total current liabilities419 121 (1)539 
Liabilities subject to compromise9,050 (9,050)(e)  
Long-term debt856 6,292 (f)(104)(t)7,044 
Long-term debt due to related parties294 — (94)(v)200 
Deferred tax liabilities105 — (6)(w)99 
Other non-current liabilities57 (b)(x)62 
Total non-current liabilities1,312 6,295 (202)7,405 
Redeemable non-controlling interest25  5 (y)30 
Equity
Predecessor common shares1,008 (1,008)(g)— — 
Predecessor additional paid-in capital3,316 (3,322)(g)— — 
(h)
Predecessor contributed surplus1,956 (1,956)(g)— — 
Predecessor accumulated other comprehensive income41 — (41)(z)— 
Predecessor (loss)/retained earnings(146)7,110 (i)(6,964)(z)— 
Successor common shares— 10 (j)— 10 
Successor contributed surplus— 2,860 (j)631 (aa)3,491 
Total Shareholders' equity6,175 3,700 (6,374)3,501 
Non-controlling interest64 (107)(k)197 (bb)154 
Total equity6,239 3,593 (6,177)3,655 
Total liabilities and equity17,045 959 (6,375)11,629 
Reorganization Adjustments:

(a)    Adjustments to cash and cash equivalents including the following:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
(In $ millions)
Proceeds from debt commitment (1)
875 
Proceeds from equity commitment200 
Payment to newbuild counterparty members(18)
Amendment consent fees to senior secured creditors(26)
Funding of the escrow account for Senior Secured Notes collateral(227)
Payment of closing fees for the debt commitment(9)
Payment new commitment parties fee(1)
Payment to the bank coordinating committee(4)
Change in cash and cash equivalents790 
(1)Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, on the Effective Date we received cash of $875 million for the issuance of Senior Secured Notes, consisting of $880 million par value notes net of $5 million pre-issuance accrued interest.
Restricted Cash
(In $ millions)
Funding of the escrow account per terms of Senior Secured Notes227 
Payment of post confirmation accrued professional fees in connection with emergence(31)
Payment of success fees incurred upon emergence(22)
Distribution from the cash pool to general unsecured claims(2)
Payment of unsecured creditor committee advisor fees(3)
Change in restricted cash169 
(b)     Reflects the reinstatement of trade accounts payable and other non-current liabilities included as part of liabilities subject to compromise
(c)    Reflects the reinstatement of amounts due to related party included as part of liabilities subject to compromise.
(d)     Reflects the adjustment to other current liabilities upon emergence:
Other current liabilities upon emergence
(In $ millions)
Success fees accrued upon emergence28 
Undistributed cash pool balance for general unsecured claims on emergence35 
Cash payment made for post confirmation accrued professional fees in connection with emergence(31)
Reinstatement of other current liabilities as part of liabilities subject to compromise64 
Amendment fees on SFL loans accrued upon emergence
Change in other liabilities100 
(e)    Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan:
Gain on liabilities subject to compromise
(In $ millions)
Senior undersecured or impaired external debt5,266 
Unsecured bonds2,334 
Newbuild claims1,064 
Accrued interest payable49 
Derivatives previously recorded at fair value249 
Accounts payable and other liabilities84 
Amount due to related party
Liabilities subject to compromise9,050 
Less: Distribution from cash pool to holders of general unsecured claims on emergence(2)
Less: Undistributed cash pool balance for holders of general unsecured claims on emergence(35)
Less: Payment to newbuild counterparty members(17)
Less: Fair value of equity issued to holders of general unsecured claims(498)
Less: Reinstatement of amount due to related party(4)
Less: Reinstatement of trade accounts payable (84)
Less: Reinstatement of senior undersecured or impaired external debt(5,266)
Less: Recognition of adequate protection payments on senior undersecured or impaired external debt(186)
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise2,958 
(f)    Increase in long-term debt includes reinstatement of certain liabilities subject to compromise as well as the issuance of Senior Secured Notes. The net increase reflects the following:
(In $ millions)
Reinstated Senior undersecured or impaired external debt5,266 
Recognition of adequate protection payments186 
Lender consent fee(26)
Total reinstated senior secured credit facilities5,426 
Issuance of Senior Secured Notes880 
Capitalized pre-issuance interest for Senior Secured Notes for 8% paid-in kind
10 
Debt issuance cost in related to the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes(9)
Discount on Senior Secured Notes for the pre-issuance interest paid upon emergence (4% cash interest of $5 million and 8% paid-in kind interest of $10 million)

(15)
Net increase in long-term debt6,292 
(g)    Reflects the cancellation of Predecessor Company common stock, contributed surplus, and additional paid in capital to retained earnings.
(h)    Represents the unamortized stock compensation recognized upon cancellation of the Predecessor Company common stock, contributed surplus, and additional paid in capital.
(i)    Reflects the change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings
(In $ millions)
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise2,958 
Cancellation of predecessor common stock, contributed surplus, and additional paid in capital6,286 
Recognition of unamortized stock compensation expense upon cancellation of the Predecessor Company common stock, contributed surplus, and additional paid in capital(6)
Fair value of Successor Common Shares issued upon emergence(2,176)
Success fees incurred upon emergence(51)
New Commitment Parties, bank coordinating committee, and unsecured creditor committee advisor fees(8)
Elimination of NADL and Sevan non-controlling interest107 
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings7,110 
(j)    Reflects the issuance of 23,750,000 common shares at a per share price of $8.42 in connection with the equity commitment, 55 million common shares with estimated fair value of $35.01 per share issued in connection with the debt commitment, 14 million common shares issued to the holders of general unsecured claims at an estimated fair value of $35.01 per share, 2 million common shares issued to former holders of Predecessor equity at an estimated fair value of $35.01 per share, and 5 million common shares issued for structuring fees to the select commitment parties and Hemen at an estimated fair value of $35.01 per share.
(k)    As determined in the Plan, NADL and Sevan became wholly owned subsidiaries and the non-controlling interests of NADL and Sevan were eliminated.

Fresh Start Adjustments
(l)    Adjustment to record the current portion of the contingent consideration receivable from Seadrill Partners related to the West Vela with the fair value of $14 million.
(m)     Adjustment to write-off $9 million of current deferred mobilization costs to fair value, which is offset by recording the fair value of certain favorable drilling contracts of $190 million. The value was based on the contracted rates compared to the prevailing market rates.
(n)     Adjustment to decrease the carrying value of the investments in associated companies to their estimated fair values determined using a discounted cash flow analysis utilizing the assumption noted above the Valuation of Equity Method Investments.
(o)    Adjustment to record the newbuildings at fair value based on the value derived from an income approach compared to the current contractual obligations remaining to be paid.
(p)    Adjustment to the drilling units to record the fair value of the rigs and capital spares utilizing a combination of income-based and market-based approaches. The discount rate of 11.4% was used for the discounted cash flow analysis under the income-based approach. A cost-based approach was utilized to determine the fair value for the capital spares.
(q)    Adjustment to record equipment at fair value based on a cost approach.
(r)     Adjustment to record the non-current portion of the contingent consideration receivable from Seadrill Partners related to the West Vela and West Polaris with the fair value of $17 million. This amount is offset with a $3 million reduction on the recoverability of the receivable due from Seabras Participacoes and $2 million adjustment to record the embedded conversion option component of the Archer convertible debt instrument at the emergence date fair value.
(s)     Adjustment to write-off $2 million of deferred mobilization cost and $1 million of unamortized favorable contracts to fair value. These are offset by recording the fair value of certain favorable drilling and management service contracts of $98 million. The value was based on the contracted rates compared to the prevailing market rates.
(t)     Fair value adjustment to record discount of $188 million on the senior secured credit facilities and Ship Finance loans. This reduction is offset by a $51 million write-off of discounts on the Senior Secured Notes, unamortized debt issuance cost and lender consent fees.
(In $ millions)
July 2, 2018Senior Secured Notes Senior Secured Credit Facilities  Ship Finance Loans  Total
Carrying value after reorganization adjustments866 5,636 736 7,238 
Adjustments to record debt at fair value: 
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs26 36 
Write-off of discounts for pre-issuance accrued interest settled upon issuance of Senior Secured Notes (4% cash interest of $5 million and 8% paid-in kind interest of $10 million)
15 — — 15 
Fair value adjustment to record discount on the senior secured credit facilities and Ship Finance Loans— (155)(33)(188)
Estimated fair value of debt at emergence890 5,507 704 7,101 

(u)     Adjustment to write-off $27 million, primarily related to deferred mobilization revenue, for which we have determined to have no future performance obligations. These are offset by recording the fair value of certain unfavorable drilling contracts of $59 million. The value was based on the contracted rates compared to the prevailing market rates.
(v)     Adjustment to reflect a fair value discount on the loans due to related parties. The value was based on an income approach using level 2 inputs.
(w)    Adjustments to the deferred tax liabilities as a result of applying fresh start accounting.
(x)     Adjustment to write-off $7 million of deferred mobilization revenue, for which we have determined to have no future performance obligations, offset by the fair value of certain unfavorable drilling contracts of $9 million. The value was based on the contracted rates compared to prevailing market rates.
(y)    Adjustment to record redeemable non-controlling interest to the emergence date fair value.
(z)     Reflects the fresh start accounting adjustment to reset retained (loss) earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income.
(aa)     Reflects the increase in fair value of the 24 million common shares issued in connection with the equity commitment from $8.42 to $35.01 per share.
(bb)     Adjustment to record the non-controlling interest in the Ship Finance SPV's and Seadrill Nigeria Operations Limited to fair value.