Vantage Drilling International Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Dubai, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DUBAI, November 7, 2024 (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Drilling International Ltd. ("Vantage" or the "Company")
reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately $10.6 million
or $0.80 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2024, based
on weighted average shares outstanding, as compared to a near breakeven net
income attributable to shareholders for the three months ended September
30, 2023.

As of September 30, 2024, Vantage had approximately $57.6 million in cash. This
total includes $6.4 million of restricted cash and $12.4 million pre-funded by
our Managed Services customers for near-term obligations. In comparison, on
December 31, 2023, Vantage had $84.0 million in cash, including $10.8 million of
restricted cash and $11.6 million pre-funded by our Managed Services customers.

Ihab Toma, CEO, commented: "The third quarter marked important progress for the
company. We successfully placed the Topaz Driller on contract, delivering it on
time and within budget. We also continued the upgrades to the Platinum Explorer
to improve its marketability. Additionally, we announced the sale of both the
Topaz Driller and Soehanah for $190 million, along with three 3-year management
and support agreements, further reinforcing our commitment to the managed
services segment and strengthening the company's balance sheet."

Mr. Toma continued, "The $6.4 million in EBITDA generated this quarter, along
with our key milestones achieved, reflects the efficiency of our operations and
our organization's ability to navigate through this transitional period"

Vantage, a Bermuda exempted company, is an offshore drilling contractor, with a
fleet of two ultra-deepwater drillships, and two premium jackup drilling rigs.
Vantage's primary business is to contract drilling units, related equipment and
work crews primarily on a dayrate basis to drill oil and natural gas wells
globally for major, national and independent oil and gas companies. Vantage also
markets, operates and provides management services in respect of, third party-
owned drilling units. www.vantagedrilling.com.


The information above includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions identified above or as disclosed from time to time in the Company's
reports or filings posted to its website or otherwise made available to its
investors or creditors. As a result of these factors, actual results may differ
materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Vantage disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Measures

We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) in the United States. However, in our earnings release and
during our earnings calls we may reference company information that does not
conform to GAAP. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure
of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that excludes or
includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly
comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management
believes that an analysis of this data is meaningful to investors because it
provides insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the Company and
allows investors to better evaluate the financial results of the Company.
However, these measures should not be viewed as an alternative to or substitute
for GAAP measures of performance, and these non-GAAP measures may not be
consistent with previously published Company reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-
K. Non-GAAP measures we may reference have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP
measure in the tables entitled Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial
Measures below.

Public & Investor Relations Contact:
     Rafael Blattner
     Chief Financial Officer
     Vantage Drilling International Ltd.
     +971 4 449 34 28






Vantage Drilling International Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



    Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
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    2024   2023   2024   2023
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Revenue

Contract drilling
services   $ 35,264     $ 76,190     $ 129,593     $ 191,780

Management fees     2,973       6,086       14,196       13,775

Reimbursables and
other     10,717       21,426       31,125       83,059
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Total revenue     48,954       103,702       174,914       288,614
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Operating costs and
expenses

Operating costs     38,012       73,988       130,296       214,926

General and
administrative     5,716       5,561       18,195       15,553

Depreciation     11,247       11,065       33,739       33,159

(Gain) loss on EDC
Sale     -       -       -       3
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Total operating costs
and expenses     54,975       90,614       182,230       263,641
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Income (loss) from
operations     (6,021)             13,088       (7,316)          24,973

Other (expense)
income


Interest income     212                  251       706       441

Interest expense and
other financing
charges     (6,358)              (5,343)       (17,358)        (16,247)


Other, net     1,222                  115       244       (20)
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Total other expense     (4,924)              (4,977)       (16,408)        (15,826)
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Income (loss) before
income taxes        (10,945)               8,111       (23,724)       9,147

Income tax provision
(benefit)     (342)               8,097       4,280          10,703
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Net income (loss)        (10,603)       14       (28,004)       (1,556)
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Net income (loss)
attributable to non-
controlling interests     (5)       10       (314)       (736)
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Net income (loss)
attributable to
shareholders   $    (10,598)     $ 4     $ (27,690)     $ (820)
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EBITDA(1)   $ 6,448     $ 24,268     $ 26,667     $ 58,112



Earnings (loss) per
share

Basic and Diluted   $ (0.80)     $ 0.00     $ (2.09)     $ (0.06)

Weighted average
ordinary shares
outstanding,

Basic     13,295       13,229       13,276       13,213



Diluted     13,295       13,323       13,276       13,213



(1) EBITDA represents net income (loss) before (i) interest income (expense), (ii) provision for
income taxes and (iii) depreciation and amortization expense. EBITDA is not a financial measure
under GAAP as defined under the rules of the SEC, and is intended as a supplemental measure of our
performance. We believe this measure is commonly used by analysts and investors to analyze and
compare companies on the basis of operating performance.









Vantage Drilling International Ltd.

Supplemental Operating Data

(in thousands, except percentages)

(Unaudited)


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    Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
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    2024   2023   2024   2023
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Operating costs and
expenses

Jackups   $ 4,958     $ 7,366     $ 21,128     $ 15,088

Deepwater     20,119       26,056       66,383       69,174

Managed Rigs     47       17,825       4,569       52,084

Operations support     2,917       2,764       9,083       8,340

Reimbursables     9,971       19,977       29,133       70,240
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Total operating costs
and expenses   $ 38,012     $ 73,988     $ 130,296     $ 214,926
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Utilization

Jackups     50.3%       67.2%       63.3%       83.4%

Deepwater     49.4%       84.9%       53.7%       81.0%









Vantage Drilling International Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and par value information)

(Unaudited)



September 30,
    2024   December 31, 2023
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ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash
equivalents   $      51,169     $       73,206


Restricted cash     1,071               1,828

Trade receivables,
net of allowance for
credit losses of
$5,799 and $5,434,
respectively          69,831             74,113

Materials and
supplies          56,151             46,704

Prepaid expenses and
other current assets          31,423             37,423
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Total current assets        209,645           233,274
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Property and
equipment

Property and
equipment        684,190           660,449

Accumulated
depreciation      (380,230)          (352,357)
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Property and
equipment, net        303,960           308,092

Operating lease ROU
assets     518               1,084

Other assets          44,838             19,283
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Total assets   $    558,961     $     561,733
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LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable   $      50,910     $       62,245

Debt due within
one year          25,000       -

Other current
liabilities          39,466             51,946
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Total current
liabilities        115,376           114,191
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Long-term debt, net
of discount and
financing costs of
$8,112 and $9,893
respectively        191,888           190,107

Other long-term
liabilities          32,010             10,741

Shareholders' equity

Ordinary shares,
$0.001 par value, 50
million shares
authorized;
13,295,262 and
13,229,280 shares
issued and
outstanding, each
period     13       13

Additional paid-in
capital        634,960           633,963

Accumulated deficit      (416,213)          (388,523)
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Controlling interest
shareholders' equity        218,760           245,453

Noncontrolling
interests     927               1,241
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Total equity        219,687           246,694
----------------- --------------------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity   $    558,961     $     561,733
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Vantage Drilling International Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

    Nine Months Ended September 30,
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    2024   2023
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CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net loss   $    (28,004)     $        (1,556)

Adjustments to
reconcile net loss to
net cash used in
operating activities

Depreciation expense          33,739             33,159

Amortization of debt
financing costs     2,518               1,455

Share-based
compensation expense     1,537       45

Loss on debt
extinguishment     -                    703

Deferred income tax
expense     193                  994

Loss on disposal of
assets     79       -


Loss on EDC Sale     -         3

Allowance for credit
losses     365       -

Changes in operating
assets and
liabilities:

Trade receivables,
net     3,917            (24,537)

Materials and
supplies     (9,447)              (6,723)

Prepaid expenses and
other current assets     6,000              (9,377)

Other assets        (27,676)               4,810

Accounts payable        (11,335)               5,416

Other current
liabilities and other
long-term liabilities          11,964            (15,822)
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Net cash used in
operating activities        (16,150)            (11,430)
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CASH FLOWS FROM
INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Additions to property
and equipment        (29,766)              (6,833)

Proceeds from
disposal of assets     80       -
----------------- --------------------
Net cash used in
investing activities        (29,686)              (6,833)
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CASH FLOWS FROM
FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from 9.50%
First Lien Notes     -             194,000

Proceeds from
Revolving Credit
Facility          25,000       -

Repayment of long-
term debt     -            (180,000)

Shares repurchased
for tax withholdings
on settlement of RSUs     (441)       (246)

Payments of dividend
equivalents     (3,272)              (5,278)


Debt issuance costs     (1,833)              (5,850)
----------------- --------------------
Net cash (used in)
provided by financing
activities          19,454               2,626
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Net decrease in
unrestricted and
restricted cash and
cash equivalents        (26,382)            (15,637)

Unrestricted and
restricted cash and
cash
equivalents-beginning
of period          83,975             93,257
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Unrestricted and
restricted cash and
cash equivalents-end
of period   $      57,593     $       77,620
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Vantage Drilling International Ltd.

Non-GAAP Measures

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



    Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
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Reconciliation of
EBITDA   2024   2023   2024   2023
----------------- -------------------- ---------------------- ---------------
Net income (loss)   $  (10,603)     $             14     $   (28,004)     $   (1,556)

Depreciation        11,247           11,065           33,739        33,159


Interest income     (212)               (251)       (706)       (441)

Interest expense and
other financing costs          6,358              5,343           17,358        16,247


Income tax provision     (342)              8,097       4,280        10,703
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EBITDA   $      6,448     $     24,268     $     26,667     $  58,112
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