Offshore Drilling Contractors

demand / volume affecting backlog

“We may not be able to realize the full amount of our contract backlog due to events beyond our control.”

RIG 10-K

credit / rates affecting interest expense

“Other income and expense —Interest expense increased in the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to the following: (a) $204 million increased interest resulting from a decreased gain on the fair value adjustment of the bifurcated compound exchange feature embedded in the indenture governing the 4.625% senior guaranteed exchangeable bonds due September 2029 (the “4.625% Exchangeable Bonds”), (b) $55 million increased interest resulting from debt issued in the earlier year and (c) $15 million increased interest resulting from interest costs capitalized for our newbuild construction program completed in the earlier year, partially offset by (d) $79 million decreased interest resulting from debt repaid as scheduled or early retired.”

RIG 10-K

capital investment / capacity affecting capex

“During periods of depressed market conditions, we are subject to increased counterparty risk, as our customers may seek to repudiate their contracts, including through claims of non-performance to reduce their capital expenditures.”

RIG 10-K