Conference Conferencecall call1Q 1Q2010results 2010 results May May 27,27, 2010 2010
Contents Highlights 1Q 2010 1Q 2010 accounts Operational status and performance Fleet contract status Market outlook Dividend policy Strategy Summary 2
Highlights first quarter 2010 EBITDA of US434 million compared to US486 million in the preceding quarter Earnings per share of US0.49 Regular dividend increased to US0.60 per share Takes delivery of the three newbuilds Awarded…
EBITDA contribution US MILLION Quarterly EBITDA performance 4
Mobile units 5
Tender rigs 6
Condensed income statement 7
Balance sheet Total assets 8
Balance sheet Liability and equity 9
Worldwide operations 1 drillship newbuild at Samsung, Korea Europe - 5 units - 3 Semis 1 semi new- - 1 Jack-up builds at Jurong, - 1 Drillship Singapore 3+1 jack-up & GoM - 1 unit 1 semi-tender - 1 Semi newbuilds in…
Average utilization rate deepwater newbuilds Performance closer to expectations 11
Seven more newbuilds that secure growth Deepwater floaters - Drillship West Gemini 2Q2010 - Semi West Capricorn 4Q2011 Tender rigs - Semi-tender West Jaya 1Q2011 Benign environment Jack-ups - West Leda 3Q2010 - West Callisto…
Investment in new harsh environment jack-up rig Gusto MSC CJ70 X150A design 150 meter water depth capacity Ultra-large harsh environment jack-up Yard price approximately US356 million Delivery scheduled end of 2Q2011 5-year…
Deepwater market outlook Long-term market drivers intact as global oil basins mature and decline rates steepening Historical dayrates for ultra-deepwater rigs 700 Exploration for larger reserves taking 600 place in more…
Contract backlog Strongest growth in backlog in our peer group 15
Dividend distribution and policy Dividend resolved at US0.60 per share, up from US0.55 Increase reflects significant improvement in earnings visibility and more favorable debt markets related to financing of our operations Future…
Strategy Ambition to grow in fleet of premium assets Focus on operations with operation excellence Maintain financial leverage Distribution of cash dividends Develop current shareholdings Entertain further consolidation…