SEADRILL LTD, 6-K filed on 9/1/2022
Report of Foreign Issuer
v3.22.2.2
Cover
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 6-K
Entity Registrant Name SEADRILL LIMITED
Entity Central Index Key 0001737706
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2022
Amendment Flag false
v3.22.2.2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Operating revenues          
Contract revenues $ 142 $ 213 $ 164 $ 292 $ 335
Management contract revenues 36 56 40 77 88
Total operating revenues 187 284 219 390 452
Operating expenses          
Depreciation (21) (35) (41) (50) (83)
Amortization of intangibles 0 (15) 0 (18) 0
Management contract expenses (31) (36) (79) (49) (115)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (7) (19) (21) (27) (36)
Total operating expenses (149) (259) (306) (363) (566)
Other operating items          
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets 0 0 152 0 152
Gain on disposals 2 0 11 0 11
Other operating income 0 0 0 0 3
Total other operating items 2 0 (141) 0 (138)
Operating profit/(loss) 40 25 (228) 27 (252)
Financial and other non-operating items          
Interest income 0 2 1 3 1
Interest expense (7) (30) (22) (40) (79)
Share in results from associated companies (net of tax) (2) (8) 0 (6) 1
Gain on derivative financial instruments 1 2 0 7 0
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain 8 (11) 15 (3) 9
Reorganization items, net 3,651 (5) (27) (10) (230)
Other financial items 21 (3) 0 (1) (13)
Total financial and other non-operating items, net 3,672 (53) (33) (50) (311)
(Loss)/profit before income taxes 3,712 (28) (261) (23) (563)
Income tax expense (2) (8) (9) (9) (11)
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations 3,710 (36) (270) (32) (574)
Loss from discontinued operations (4) 0 (24) 0 (31)
Net (loss)/profit $ 3,706 $ (36) $ (294) $ (32) $ (605)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations (in USD per share) $ 36.96 $ (0.72) $ (2.69) $ (0.64) $ (5.72)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations (in USD per share) 36.96 (0.72) (2.69) (0.64) (5.72)
Basic loss per share from discontinued operations (in USD per share) (0.04) 0 (0.24) 0 (0.31)
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations (in USD per share) (0.04) 0 (0.24) 0 (0.31)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share (in USD per share) 36.92 (0.72) (2.93) (0.64) (6.03)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 36.92 $ (0.72) $ (2.93) $ (0.64) $ (6.03)
Retained loss          
Financial and other non-operating items          
Net (loss)/profit   $ (36)      
Reimbursable revenues/ expenses          
Operating revenues          
Revenue $ 4 8 $ 9 $ 12 $ 17
Operating expenses          
Expenses (4) (7) (8) (10) (16)
Other revenues          
Operating revenues          
Revenue 5 7 6 9 12
Vessel and rig operating expenses          
Operating expenses          
Expenses $ (86) $ (147) $ (157) $ (209) $ (316)
v3.22.2.2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]          
Net (loss)/profit $ 3,706 $ (36) $ (294) $ (32) $ (605)
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax, relating to continuing operations:          
Actuarial gain relating to pension 1 3 0 3 0
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax, relating to discontinued operations:          
Recycling of accumulated other comprehensive loss on sale of Paratus Energy Services 16 0 0 0 0
Change in fair value of debt component of Archer convertible bond (1) 0 0 0 1
Share in results from associated companies (2) 0 5 0 4
Other comprehensive income 14 3 5 3 5
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period $ 3,720 $ (33) $ (289) $ (29) $ (600)
v3.22.2.2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 336,000,000 $ 312,000,000
Restricted cash 62,000,000 160,000,000
Accounts receivable, net 157,000,000 169,000,000
Amounts due from related parties, net 48,000,000 28,000,000
Assets held for sale -current 0 1,103,000,000
Other current assets 242,000,000 191,000,000
Total current assets 845,000,000 1,963,000,000
Non-current assets    
Investments in associated companies 58,000,000 27,000,000
Drilling units 1,900,000,000 1,777,000,000
Restricted cash 70,000,000 63,000,000
Deferred tax assets 8,000,000 11,000,000
Equipment 9,000,000 11,000,000
Other non-current assets 33,000,000 27,000,000
Total non-current assets 2,078,000,000 1,916,000,000
Total assets 2,923,000,000 3,879,000,000
Current liabilities    
Debt due within one year 21,000,000 0
Trade accounts payable 75,000,000 59,000,000
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale - current 0 948,000,000
Other current liabilities 241,000,000 230,000,000
Total current liabilities 337,000,000 1,237,000,000
Liabilities subject to compromise 0 6,235,000,000
Non-current liabilities    
Long-term debt 947,000,000 0
Deferred tax liabilities 8,000,000 9,000,000
Other non-current liabilities 161,000,000 114,000,000
Total non-current liabilities 1,116,000,000 123,000,000
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 25)
Equity    
Common shares of par value US$0.01 per share: 375,000,000 shares authorized and 49,999,998 issued at June 30, 2022 (Successor) 500,000 10,038,444
Common shares of par value US$0.10 per share: 138,880,000 shares authorized and 100,384,435 issued at December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) 500,000 10,038,444
Additional paid-in capital 1,499,000,000 3,504,000,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) 3,000,000 (15,000,000)
Retained loss (32,000,000) (7,215,000,000)
Total equity/(deficit) 1,470,000,000 (3,716,000,000)
Total liabilities and equity $ 2,923,000,000 $ 3,879,000,000
v3.22.2.2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.10
Common shares authorized (in shares) 375,000,000 138,880,000
Shares issued (in shares) 49,999,998 100,384,435
v3.22.2.2
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net profit/(loss) $ 3,706 $ (32) $ (605)
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations 3,710 (32) (574)
Loss from discontinued operations (4) 0 (31)
Net operating net loss adjustments related to discontinued operations [1] 29 0 31
 Adjustments to reconcile net profit/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation 21 50 83
Amortization of unfavorable and favorable contracts 0 18 0
Gain on disposals (2) 0 (11)
Loss on impairment of intangible assets 0 0 152
Share in results from associated companies (net of tax) 2 6 (1)
Deferred tax loss/(benefit) (2) 3 (1)
Unrealized gain on derivative (1) (4) 0
Payment in kind interest 0 16 0
Amortization of discount on debt 7 (1) 54
Unrealized foreign exchange loss/(gain) (6) 1 (4)
Non-cash gain/(loss) reorganization items, net (3,491) 0 178
Fresh Start valuation adjustments (242) 0 0
Change in allowance for credit losses (1) 0 48
Other cash movements in operating activities      
Payments for long-term maintenance (4) (34) (26)
Repayments made under lease arrangements (11) 0 (31)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and disposals      
Trade accounts receivable (32) 44 10
Trade accounts payable 0 16 14
Prepaid expenses/accrued revenue 1 (4) 3
Deferred revenue (18) 13 3
Related party receivables (13) (6) (16)
Related party payables 0 0 1
Other assets (3) (35) (9)
Other liabilities 4 (33) 63
Net cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities (56) 18 (64)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Additions to drilling units and equipment (18) (58) (13)
Proceeds from disposal of assets 2 0 7
Impact on cash from deconsolidation of discontinued operation (94) 0 0
Cash flows from investing activities (discontinued operations) 0 0 (13)
Net cash flows used in investing activities (110) (58) (19)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Proceeds from debt 175 0 0
Proceeds from convertible bond issuance 50 0 0
Repayments of secured credit facilities (160) 0 0
Net cash provided by financing activities 65 0 0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 6 (1) 4
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash (95) (41) (79)
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at beginning of the period 509 468 644
Included in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash per the balance sheet 535 509  
Included in assets of discontinued operations 0 0 51
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, at the end of period 509 468 644
Included in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash per the balance sheet 509 468 593
Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information      
Interest paid 0 17 0
Taxes paid (1) (6) (3)
Reorganization items, net paid $ (56) $ (8) $ 0
[1] Relates to adjustments made to the net income/loss from discontinued operations to reconcile to net cash flows from operating activities from discontinued operations. The adjustments reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities, other cash movements in operating activities, and changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions and disposals. The net cash provided by operating activities related to discontinued operations for the successor period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 was nil and for the predecessor period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 was $25 million. (Six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor): nil ).
v3.22.2.2
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($)
Total
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment
Common shares
Common shares
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment
Additional paid-in capital
Additional paid-in capital
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained loss
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020     10,000,000          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ (3,140,000,000)       $ 3,504,000,000   $ (26,000,000) $ (6,628,000,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net loss from continuing operations (304,000,000)             (304,000,000)
Net loss from discontinued operations (7,000,000)             (7,000,000)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021     10,000,000          
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021 (3,451,000,000)       3,504,000,000   (26,000,000) (6,939,000,000)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020     10,000,000          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 (3,140,000,000)       3,504,000,000   (26,000,000) (6,628,000,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income (loss) (605,000,000)              
Other comprehensive income 5,000,000              
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021     10,000,000          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021 (3,740,000,000)       3,504,000,000   (21,000,000) (7,233,000,000)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021     10,000,000          
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021 (3,451,000,000)       3,504,000,000   (26,000,000) (6,939,000,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net loss from continuing operations (270,000,000)             (270,000,000)
Net loss from discontinued operations (24,000,000)             (24,000,000)
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations 5,000,000           5,000,000  
Net income (loss) (294,000,000)              
Other comprehensive income 5,000,000              
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021     10,000,000          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021 $ (3,740,000,000)       3,504,000,000   (21,000,000) (7,233,000,000)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 100,384,435     10,000,000        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ (3,716,000,000)         $ 3,504,000,000 (15,000,000) (7,215,000,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net loss from continuing operations (103,000,000)             (103,000,000)
Net loss from discontinued operations (4,000,000)             (4,000,000)
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations (3,000,000)           (3,000,000)  
Other comprehensive income from continued operations 1,000,000           1,000,000  
Recycling of PES AOCI on deconsolidation 16,000,000           16,000,000  
Issuance of Successor common stock $ 500,000              
Cancellation of Predecessor equity (in shares) (100,384,435)              
Cancellation of Predecessor equity $ (10,038,444)              
Net income (loss) 3,706,000,000              
Other comprehensive income $ 14,000,000              
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 22, 2022 49,999,998     10,000,000        
Ending balance at Feb. 22, 2022 $ (3,809,000,000) $ (3,809,000,000)       3,504,000,000 (1,000,000) (7,322,000,000)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Feb. 21, 2022 100,384,435              
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 22, 2022 49,999,998     10,000,000        
Ending balance at Feb. 22, 2022 $ (3,809,000,000) (3,809,000,000)       3,504,000,000 (1,000,000) (7,322,000,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net gain from reorganization adjustments 5,066,000,000       1,495,000,000     3,571,000,000
Net gain from Fresh Start adjustments 242,000,000             242,000,000
Issuance of Successor common stock 0       4,000,000     (4,000,000)
Cancellation of Predecessor equity (in shares)       (10,000,000)        
Cancellation of Predecessor equity $ 0         (3,504,000,000) 1,000,000 3,513,000,000
Ending balance (in shares) at Feb. 23, 2022 49,999,998   0 0        
Ending balance at Feb. 23, 2022 $ 1,499,000,000       1,499,000,000 0 0 0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Feb. 22, 2022 49,999,998     10,000,000        
Beginning balance at Feb. 22, 2022 $ (3,809,000,000) (3,809,000,000)       3,504,000,000 (1,000,000) (7,322,000,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income (loss) $ 4,000,000             4,000,000
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022 49,999,998   0 0        
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022 $ 1,503,000,000       1,499,000,000 0 0 4,000,000
Beginning balance (in shares) at Feb. 22, 2022 49,999,998     10,000,000        
Beginning balance at Feb. 22, 2022 $ (3,809,000,000) $ (3,809,000,000)       3,504,000,000 (1,000,000) (7,322,000,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income (loss) (32,000,000)              
Other comprehensive income $ 3,000,000              
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 49,999,998   0 0        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022 $ 1,470,000,000       1,499,000,000 0 3,000,000 (32,000,000)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022 49,999,998   0 0        
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2022 $ 1,503,000,000       1,499,000,000 0 0 4,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income (loss) (36,000,000)             (36,000,000)
Other comprehensive income $ 3,000,000           3,000,000  
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 49,999,998   0 0        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022 $ 1,470,000,000       $ 1,499,000,000 $ 0 $ 3,000,000 $ (32,000,000)
v3.22.2.2
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
2 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]      
Net operating net loss adjustments related to discontinued operations $ 25,000,000 $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.2.2
General information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
General information General information
Seadrill Limited is incorporated in Bermuda. We provide offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry. As at June 30, 2022 we owned 21 drilling rigs, leased two, and managed seven rigs on behalf of SeaMex (five) and Sonadrill (two). Our fleet consists of drillships, jackup rigs and semi-submersible rigs for operations in shallow and deepwater areas, as well as benign and harsh environments.
As used herein, the term "Predecessor" refers to the financial position and results of operations of Seadrill Limited prior to, and including, February 22, 2022. This is also applicable to terms "we", "our", "Group" or "Company" in the context of events on and prior to February 22, 2022. As used herein, the term "Successor" refers to the financial position and results of operations of Seadrill Limited (previously Seadrill 2021 Limited) after February 22, 2022 ("the Effective Date"). This is also applicable to terms "new Successor", "we", "our", "Group" or "Company" in the context of events after February 23, 2022 (Successor).
The use herein of such terms as "Group", "organization", "we", "us", "our" and "its", or references to specific entities, is not intended to be a precise description of corporate relationships.
Emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings
On February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), Seadrill Limited and certain of its subsidiaries which filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court ("Debtors"), completed its comprehensive restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings. Please refer to Note 3 - "Chapter 11" for further details.
In our report at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor), we had raised a substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of the fact that we were in Chapter 11 proceedings and there was a degree of inherent risk associated with being in bankruptcy and whether the Plan of Reorganization would be confirmed. Having now emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings and with access to exit financing, we believe that cash on hand, contract and other revenues will generate sufficient cash flows to fund our anticipated debt service and working capital requirements for the next twelve months. Therefore, there is no longer a substantial doubt over our ability to continue as a going concern for at least the next twelve months following the date of issue of the financial statements.
Basis of presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The amounts are presented in United States dollar ("US dollar", "$" or "US$") rounded to the nearest million, unless otherwise stated.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial statements of Seadrill Limited, its consolidated subsidiaries, and any variable interest entity in which we are the primary beneficiary.
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all material adjustments that are considered necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required in complete annual financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual financial statements filed with the SEC on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) (SEC File No. 001-39327).
The financial information in this report has been prepared on the basis that we will continue as a going concern, which presumes that we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business as they come due.
Basis of consolidation
We consolidate entities in which we control directly or indirectly more than 50% of the voting rights. We also consolidate entities in which we hold a variable interest where we are the primary beneficiary of the entity. Subsidiaries, even if fully owned, are excluded from the Consolidated Financial Statements if we are not the primary beneficiary under the variable interest model. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Fresh Start accounting
Upon emergence from bankruptcy on February 22, 2022 (the "Effective Date"), in accordance with ASC 852, Reorganizations ("ASC 852"), Seadrill Limited qualified for Fresh Start accounting and became a new entity for financial reporting purposes. We allocated the reorganization value resulting from Fresh Start accounting in accordance with the purchase price allocation performed as of the Effective Date. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further details.
Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the unaudited interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of our annual audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Within the comparative periods presented in these financial statements, Seadrill had not incurred significant rig reactivation costs, and therefore we had not disclosed our accounting policy for rig reactivations in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. Though not a change in accounting policy, due to the significant increase in rig reactivation activity starting in the first half of 2022, management has therefore disclosed below our current accounting policy for these costs.
Rig reactivation project costs
Most reactivation costs are capitalized. The incremental cost of equipment depreservation activities and one-time major equipment overhaul or replacement of systems and equipment, certain directly identifiable personnel costs and costs to move rigs from stacking locations to the shipyards are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining lives of the rigs. General and admin and overhead costs related to reactivation projects are accounted for as operating expenses.
Rig upgrade costs that increase the marketability of the rig beyond the current contract are depreciated over the remaining lives of the rigs. Costs incurred to install equipment or modify to current rig specifications that will not increase the marketability of the rig beyond the current contract, and rig mobilization costs, are deferred and amortized over the initial contract period.
The cost of reactivation project related long-term maintenance (LTM) activities such as major classification surveys and other major certifications are capitalized and depreciated over a period of between 2 and 5 years (depending on the period covered by the re-certification).
v3.22.2.2
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Recent accounting pronouncements Recent accounting pronouncements
Recently adopted accounting standards
We adopted the following accounting standard update ("ASUs") since the reporting date of our Form 20-F report (for the year ended December 31, 2021 (Predecessor)), which had no impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU 2020-06 - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging
Simplifies the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the issuer’s accounting for convertible debt instruments. Under current guidance, applying the separation models in ASC 470-20 to convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature or a cash conversion feature involves the recognition of a debt discount, which is amortized to interest expense. The elimination of these models will reduce reported interest expense and increase reported net income for entities that have issued a convertible instrument that was within the scope of those models before the adoption of ASU 2020-06. Seadrill does not have any instruments with beneficial conversion or cash conversion feature. Accordingly, adoption of this standard had no impact on the financial statements.
ASU 2021-05 - Lessors - Certain Leases With Variable Lease Payments
Requires a lessor to classify a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate (hereafter referred to as “variable payments”) as an operating lease on the commencement date of the lease if specified criteria are met. Seadrill does not have any sales-type or direct financing leases.
ASU 2021-08 - Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers
Requires contract assets and liabilities (i.e., deferred revenue) acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 606. The Company elected to early adopt and apply this standard as of January 1, 2022 as it is relevant to the emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and application of fresh-start accounting. The Company’s deferred revenues balances were evaluated on the basis of ASC 606 at the measurement date (in accordance with ASU 2021-08). No adjustment was made on transition.
ASU 2022-03 - Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions
Clarifies that a “contractual sale restriction prohibiting the sale of an equity security is a characteristic of the reporting entity holding the equity security” and is not included in the equity security's unit of account. Accordingly, an entity should not consider the contractual sale restriction when measuring the equity security’s fair value (i.e., the entity should not apply a discount related to the contractual sale restriction). In addition, the ASU prohibits an entity from recognizing a contractual sale restriction as a separate unit of account. Seadrill does not apply any discounts related to contractual sale restrictions.
Recently issued accounting standards
There are currently no recently issued ASUs that are expected to affect our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures in future periods.
v3.22.2.2
Chapter 11
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Reorganizations [Abstract]  
Chapter 11 Chapter 11
Seadrill Chapter 11 Process
i. Chapter 11 filing
The Debtors filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under the Chapter 11 proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court on February 7, 2021 and February 10, 2021 (the “Petition Date”). These filings triggered a stay on enforcement of remedies with respect to our debt obligations.
These filings excluded the NSNCo group, as Seadrill and the NSNCo noteholders negotiated a refinancing outside of this bankruptcy.
ii. Plan of Reorganization
On July 23, 2021, the Company entered into a Plan Support and Lock-Up Agreement (the “Plan Support Agreement”) with certain holders of claims under the Company’s 12 prepetition credit facilities (the “Prepetition Credit Agreements”), and Hemen Holdings Ltd (“Hemen”). On July 24, 2021, the Company filed the first versions of the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement. On August 31, 2021, the Company filed the First Amended Plan of Reorganization and the First Amended Disclosure Statement (the “Disclosure Statement”) and on September 2, 2021, the Court approved the First Amended Disclosure Statement (as Modified) and the solicitation of the Plan of Reorganization. On October 11, 2021, the Company’s creditor classes voted to accept the
plan of reorganization. On October 26, 2021, Seadrill’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
iii. Amendment to terms of existing facilities
The Plan, among other things, provided that holders of allowed Credit Agreement claims (a) received $683 million (adjusted for the Asia Offshore Drilling Limited("AOD") cash out option) of take-back debt (the “New Second Lien Facility”) and (b) were entitled to participate in a $300 million new-money raise under the New First Lien Facility, and (c) received 83.00% of pre-diluted equity in successor Seadrill on account of their allowed Credit Agreement claims, and 16.75% of equity in successor Seadrill for such holders participation in a rights offering (the “Rights Offering”).
iv. Rights Offering and backstop of new $300 million facility
Holders of the subscription rights, which included the backstop parties (the “Backstop Parties” and together, the “Rights Offering Participants”), received the right to lend up to $300 million under the New First Lien Facility. The Rights Offering Participants also received, in consideration for their participation in the Rights Offering, 12.50% of the issued and outstanding pre-diluted New Seadrill Common Shares as of the Effective Date. The New First Lien Facility was structured as (i) a $175 million term loan (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a $125 million revolving credit facility.
As consideration for the backstop commitment of each Backstop Party, the Backstop Parties were (a) issued 4.25% of the issued and outstanding pre-diluted New Seadrill Common Shares as of the Effective Date (the “Equity Commitment Premium”); and (b) paid in cash a premium (the “Commitment Premium”) equal to 7.50% of the $300 million in total commitments under the New First Lien Facility. The Commitment Premium was revised to $20 million and paid within one business day following the backstop approval order on October 27, 2021.
v. Hemen $50 million convertible bond
$50 million convertible bonds (the “Convertible Bonds”) were issued to Hemen at par upon emergence. The bonds are convertible into the conversion shares (the “Conversion Shares”) in an amount equal to 5.00% of the fully-diluted New Seadrill Common Shares. The principal amount of the Bonds is convertible (in full not part) into the Conversion Shares at the option of the lender at any time during the conversion period, being the period from the earlier of (i) the date on which the Issuer’s ordinary shares are listed and begin trading on the NYSE and (ii) the date on which the Issuer’s ordinary shares are listed and begin trading on the OSE (the “Conversion Period”).
Management considered the accounting treatment for the Conversion using the embedded derivative model, substantial premium model, and the no proceeds allocated model. The Company determined that on the Effective Date that the substantial premium model was applicable, and the recognition of the Convertible Bonds should follow the treatment prescribed under this model. Pursuant to the substantial premium model, the principal was recorded as a liability at par and the excess premium was recorded to additional paid-in-capital. Upon conversion, the Company will reclassify the liability component to equity with no gain or loss recognized.
vi. Emergence and New Seadrill equity allocation table
Seadrill met the requirements of the Plan and emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings on the Effective Date.
Under the Plan and prior to any equity dilution on conversion of the convertible bond, the Company issued 83.00% of the Company’s equity to Credit Agreement claimants, 12.50% to the Rights Offering Participants, 4.25% to the Backstop Parties through the Equity Commitment Premium, and the remaining 0.25% to Class 9 Predecessor shareholders. The breakout shown below shows the equity allocation before and after the conversion of the convertible bond.
Recipient of SharesNumber of shares% allocationEquity dilution on conversion of convertible bond
Allocation to predecessor senior secured lenders41,499,99983.00 %78.85 %
Allocation to new money lenders - holders of subscription rights6,250,00112.50 %11.87 %
Allocation to new money lenders - backstop parties2,125,0004.25 %4.04 %
Allocation to predecessor shareholders124,9980.25 %0.24 %
Allocation to convertible bondholder— %5.00 %
Total shares issued on emergence49,999,998100.00 %100.00 %
NSNCo Restructuring
As part of Seadrill’s wider process, NSNCo, the holding company for investments in SeaMex, Seabras Sapura, and Archer, concluded a separate restructuring process on January 20, 2022. The restructuring was achieved using a pre-packaged Chapter 11 process and had the following major impacts:
1.     Holders of the senior secured notes issued by NSNCo released Seadrill from all guarantees and securities previously provided by Seadrill in respect of the notes;
2.     Seadrill sold 65% of its equity interest in NSNCo to the holders of NSNCo senior secured notes. Seadrill's equity interest thereby decreased to 35% which was recognized as an equity method investment; and
3.     Reinstatement of the notes in full on amended terms.
Related to the NSNCo restructuring, the noteholders also financed a restructuring of the bank debt of the SeaMex joint venture. This enabled NSNCo to subsequently acquire a 100% equity interest in the SeaMex joint venture by way of a credit bid, which was executed on November 2, 2021.
Upon effectiveness of NSNCo's bankruptcy on January 20, 2022, Seadrill sold 65% of its equity interest in NSNCo, recognizing its 35% retained interest as an equity method investment. The ceding of control occurred 9 days prior on January 11, 2022, the petition date when the Bankruptcy Court first assumed the power to approve all significant actions in the entity. Separately, the determination of held-for-sale and discontinued operations was made at year end and described in the 2021 Form 20-F. Subsequent to its emergence from its pre-packaged bankruptcy, NSNCo was renamed Paratus Energy Services Ltd ("Paratus" or "PES").
Renegotiation of leases with SFL
Under the sale and leaseback arrangements with certain subsidiaries of SFL Corporation Ltd (“SFL”), the semi-submersible rigs West Taurus and West Hercules and the jackup rig West Linus were leased to certain wholly owned Seadrill entities under long term charter agreements. The Chapter 11 proceedings afforded Seadrill the option to reject or amend the leases.
On March 9, 2021, the West Taurus lease rejection motion was approved by the Bankruptcy Court, and the rig was redelivered to SFL on May 6, 2021, in accordance with the West Taurus settlement agreement. The lease termination led to a remeasurement of the outstanding amounts due to SFL held within liabilities subject to compromise to the claim value which was settled at emergence.
On August 27, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Texas entered an approval order for an amendment to the original SFL Hercules charter. The amended charter was accounted for as an operating lease, resulting in the recognition of a ROU asset and an associated lease liability. The removal of the call options and purchase obligations meant that sale recognition was no longer precluded.
On February 19, 2022, Seadrill signed a transition agreement with SFL pursuant to which the West Linus rig will be redelivered to SFL upon assignment of the ConocoPhillips drilling contract to SFL. The interim transition bareboat agreement with SFL provides that Seadrill will continue to operate the West Linus until the rig is delivered back to SFL for a period of time estimated to last approximately 6 to 9 months from Seadrill’s emergence. The amended charter no longer contains a purchase obligation and resulted in the derecognition of the rig asset of $175 million and a liability of $161 million at emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings on February 22, 2022. Additionally, $7 million of cash held as collateral was returned to SFL. The interim transition bareboat agreement was accounted for as a short-term operating lease.
Other matters
i. Liabilities subject to compromise
Liabilities subject to compromise distinguish prepetition liabilities which may be affected by the Chapter 11 proceedings from those that will not. The liabilities held as subject to compromise prior to the Company's emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings are disclosed on a separate line on the consolidated balance sheet.
Liabilities subject to compromise prior to emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, as presented on the consolidated balance sheet at February 22, 2022 immediately prior to emergence, included the following:
(In $ millions)February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)
Senior under-secured external debt5,662
Accounts payable and other liabilities35
Accrued interest on external debt34
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus
506
Liabilities subject to compromise6,237
ii. Interest expense
The Debtors discontinued recording interest on the under-secured debt facilities from the Petition Date, in line with the guidance of ASC 852-10. Contractual interest on liabilities subject to compromise not reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations was $48 million for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and $298 million for the period from February 10, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
iii. Reorganization items, net
Incremental costs incurred directly as a result of the bankruptcy filing and any gains or losses on adjustment to the expected allowed claim value under the plan of reorganization are classified as "Reorganization items, net" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The following table summarizes the reorganization items recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor), the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor), period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), and three and six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise (a)
3,581
Fresh Start valuation adjustments (b)
242
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services (c)
(112)
Advisory and professional fees (d)
(5)(35)(10)(44)(52)
Gain on write-off of related party payables88
Expense of predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Remeasurement of terminated lease to allowed claim
(186)
Interest income on surplus cash
1
Total reorganization items, net
(5)(27)(10)3,651(230)
a.Gain on liabilities subject to compromise
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, we settled liabilities subject to compromise in accordance with the Plan. This includes extinguishment of our secured external debt and amounts due under our sale and leaseback agreements with SFL Corporation. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
b.     Fresh Start valuation adjustments
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and under the application of Fresh Start accounting, we allocated the reorganization value to our assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The effects of the application of Fresh Start accounting applied as of February 22, 2022. The new basis of our assets and liabilities are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and the related adjustments were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the Predecessor. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
c.     Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services Ltd
The loss on deconsolidation reflects the impact of the sale of 65% of Seadrill's interest in Paratus Energy Services (formerly NSNCo), as we deconsolidated the carrying value of the net assets of Paratus and recorded the 35% retained interest at fair value. The difference between the net assets deconsolidated and retained 35% interest represents a loss on deconsolidation.
(In $ millions)January 20, 2022
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022(152)
Fair value of retained 35% interest in Paratus Energy Services
56
Reclassification of NSNCo accumulated other comprehensive losses to income on disposal(16)
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services(112)
d.     Advisory and professional fees
Professional and advisory fees incurred for post-petition Chapter 11 expenses. Professional and advisory expenses have been incurred post-emergence but relate to our Chapter 11 proceedings.Fresh Start accounting
Fresh Start accounting
Upon emergence from bankruptcy, Seadrill qualified for and adopted Fresh Start accounting in accordance with the provisions set forth in ASC 852, which resulted in a new entity, the Successor, for financial reporting purposes, with no beginning retained earnings or loss as of the Effective Date. The criteria requiring Fresh Start accounting are: (i) the reorganization value of the Seadrill’s assets immediately prior to confirmation of the Plan was less than the total of all post-petition liabilities and allowed claims and (ii) the holders of the then-existing voting shares of the Predecessor (or legacy entity prior to the Effective Date) received less than 50% of the voting shares of the Successor outstanding upon emergence from bankruptcy.
Fresh Start accounting requires a reporting entity to present its assets, liabilities, and equity at their reorganization value amounts as of the date of emergence from bankruptcy on February 22, 2022. However, the Company will continue to present financial information for any periods before the adoption of Fresh Start accounting for the Predecessor. The Predecessor and Successor Companies lack comparability, as is required in ASC Topic 205, Presentation of Financial Statements (“ASC 205”). ASC 205 states that financial statements are required to be presented comparably from year to year, with any exceptions to comparability clearly disclosed. Therefore, “black-line” financial statements are presented to distinguish between the Predecessor and Successor Companies.
Reorganization Value
Under Fresh Start accounting, we allocated the reorganization value to Seadrill's individual assets based on their estimated fair values in conformity with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations (''ASC 805''), and ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Deferred income taxes were calculated in conformity with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (''ASC 740''). Reorganization value is viewed as the value of the reconstituted entity before considering liabilities and it approximates the amount a willing buyer would pay for the assets of the entity immediately after the restructuring.
Enterprise value represents the estimated fair value of an entity’s shareholders’ equity plus long-term debt and other interest-bearing liabilities less unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. As set forth in the Disclosure Statement approved by the Bankruptcy Court, the valuation analysis resulted in an enterprise value between $1,795 million and $2,396 million, with a mid-point of $2,095 million. For U.S. GAAP purposes, we valued the Successor’s individual assets, liabilities, and equity instruments using valuation models and determined the value of the enterprise was $2,095 million as of the Effective Date, which fell in line within the forecasted enterprise value ranges approved by the Bankruptcy Court. Specific valuation approaches and key assumptions used to arrive at reorganization value, and the value of discrete assets and liabilities resulting from the application of Fresh Start accounting, are described in greater detail within the valuation process below.
The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated fair value of the Successor’s common shares as of the Effective Date:
(In $ millions, except per share amount)
As at February 23, 2022
(Successor)
Enterprise value2,095
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents at emergence355
Less: Fair value of long-term debt(951)
Implied value of Successor equity
1,499
Shares issued upon emergence
49,999,998
Per share value (US$)
29.98
The following table reconciles enterprise value to the reorganization value of the Successor (i.e., value of the total assets of the Successor) as of the Effective Date:
(In $ millions)
As at February 23, 2022
(Successor)
Enterprise value2,095
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents at emergence355
Plus: Non-interest-bearing current liabilities350
Plus: Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities
179
Total value of Successor Entity's assets on Emergence
2,979
The enterprise value and corresponding equity value are derived from expected future financial results set forth in our valuations, as well as the realization of certain other assumptions. All estimates, assumptions, valuations and financial projections, including the fair value adjustments, the enterprise value and equity value projections, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and the resolution of contingencies beyond our control. Accordingly, the estimates, assumptions, valuations or financial projections may not be realized and actual results could vary materially.
Valuation Process
To apply Fresh Start accounting, we conducted an analysis of the Consolidated Balance Sheet to determine if any of our net assets would require a fair value adjustment as of the Effective Date. The results of our analysis indicated that our drilling units, equipment, drilling and management services contracts, leases, investments in associated companies, certain working capital balances and long-term debt would require a fair value adjustment on the Effective Date. Any deferred tax on the fair value adjustments have been made in accordance with ASC 740. The rest of our net assets were determined to have carrying values that approximated fair value on the Effective Date. Further details regarding the valuation process are described below.
i. Drilling units
Seadrill's principal assets comprise its fleet of drilling units. For the working fleet, we determined the fair value of drilling units based primarily on an income approach utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis. For long-term cold stacked units, we have applied a market approach methodology. Assumptions used in our assessment of the discounted free cash flows included, but were not limited to, the contracted and market dayrates, operating costs, overheads, economic utilization, effective tax rates, capital expenditures, working capital requirements, and estimated useful economic lives.
The cash flows were discounted at a market participant weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), which was derived from a blend of market participant after-tax cost of debt and market participant cost of equity and computed using public share price information for similar offshore drilling market participants, certain U.S. Treasury rates, and certain risk premiums specific to the assets of the Company.
For rigs expected to be long-term stacked, the market approach was used to estimate the fair value of the assets which involved gathering and analyzing recent market data of comparable assets.
ii. Capital Spares & Equipment
The valuation of our capital spares and equipment, including spare parts and capitalized IT software, was determined utilizing the cost approach, in which the estimated replacement cost of the assets was adjusted for physical depreciation and economic obsolescence.
iii. Drilling and management services contracts
We recognized both favorable and unfavorable contracts based on the income approach utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis, comparing the signed contractual dayrate against the global contract assumptions applied in our drilling unit fair value assessment. The cash flows were discounted at an adjusted market participant WACC.
The management services contracts were fair valued based on an excess earnings methodology, adjusted for the incremental cost of services, working capital, tax, and contributory asset charges, with future cash flows discounted at an adjusted market participant WACC.
For the management incentive fee payable to Seadrill as part of the management service agreement with Paratus, an option pricing model was used to estimate the fair value of the fee.
iv. Leases
The fair value of the West Linus and West Hercules leases were estimated by comparing against assumed global market contract assumptions over the same time period.
v. Investments in associated companies
The fair value of the equity investments in associated companies was based primarily on the income approach, using projected discounted cash flows of the underlying assets, a risk-adjusted discount rate, and an estimated tax rate.
vi. Long-term debt
The fair values of the New Term Loan Facility and New Second Lien Facility were determined using relevant market data as of the Effective Date and the terms of each of the respective instruments. Given the interest rates for both facilities were outside of the range of assumed market rates, we selected discount rates based on the data and used a yield to worst case analysis to estimate the fair values of the respective instruments.
The fair value of the Convertible Bonds was split in two components: (i) straight debt and (ii) conversion option. The straight debt component was derived through a discounted cash flow analysis. The conversion option component was based on an option pricing model, which forecasts equity volatility and compares the potential conversion redemption against equity movements in industry peers.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
The adjustments included in the following Consolidated Balance Sheet reflect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Plan and carried out by the Company (“Reorganization Adjustments”) and the fair value adjustments as a result of the application of Fresh Start accounting (“Fresh Start Adjustments”). The explanatory notes provide additional information with regard to the adjustments recorded, the methods used to determine fair value and significant assumptions or inputs.
February 22, 2022
February 23, 2022
(In $ millions)
PredecessorReorganization AdjustmentsFresh Start AdjustmentsSuccessor
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents28174(a)355
Restricted cash135(50)(b)85
Accounts receivable, net201201
Amount due from related parties, net4242
Other current assets206(17)(c)31(k)220
Total current assets865731903
Non-current assets
Investment in associated companies81(17)(l)64
Drilling units1,778(175)(d)279(m)1,882
Restricted cash6969
Deferred tax assets91(n)10
Equipment11(2)(o)9
Other non-current assets1329(p)42
Total non-current assets1,961(175)2902,076
Total assets2,826(168)3212,979
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable5959
Other current liabilities22252(e)17(q)291
Total current liabilities2815217350
Liabilities subject to compromise6,237(6,237)(f)
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt951(g)951
Deferred tax liabilities7(1)(r)6
Other non-current liabilities11063(s)173
Total non-current liabilities117951621,130
EQUITY
Predecessor common shares of par value10(10)(h)
Predecessor additional paid-in capital3,504(3,504)(h)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)1(h)
Retained (deficit)/earnings(7,322)7,080(i)242(t)
Successor common shares of par value
Successor additional paid-in capital1,499(j)1,499
Total shareholders’ (deficit)/equity(3,809)5,0662421,499
Total liabilities and equity2,826(168)3212,979
Reorganization Adjustments
(a)Reflects the net cash receipts that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Proceeds from the issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Settlement of the Prepetition Credit Agreement(683)
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Payment of success-based advisor fees(28)
Payment of the arrangement & financing fee for the Term Loan Facility(5)
Transfer of cash to restricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding(2)
Change in cash and cash equivalents74
(b)Reflects the net restricted cash payments that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Payment of net scrap rig proceeds to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims(45)
Return of cash collateral to SFL for the amended West Linus lease agreement(7)
Cash transferred from unrestricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding2
Change in restricted cash(50)
(c)Reflects the change in other current assets for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Expense of the Commitment Premium and other capitalized debt issuance costs(24)
Recognition of the right-of-use asset associated with the modified West Linus bareboat lease 24
Change in other current assets(17)
(d)Reflects the change in drilling units for the derecognition of the West Linus of $175 million associated with modification of lease.
(e)Reflects the change in other current liabilities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Accrued liability due to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds27
Recognition of lease liability and other accrued liability associated with the amended West Linus lease25
Change in other current liabilities52
(f)Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan:

(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Senior under-secured external debt5,662
Accounts payable and other liabilities35
Accrued interest on external debt34
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus
506
Total liabilities subject to compromise6,237
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility(717)
Premium associated with the Term Loan Facility(9)
Debt issuance costs(30)
Payment of the rig sale proceeds(45)
Amounts due to Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds not yet paid(27)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims(1,244)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to the Rights Offering Participants(187)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares associated with the Equity Commitment Premium(64)
Derecognition of West Linus rig and return of cash collateral
(182)
Reversal of the release of certain general unsecured operating accruals(35)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
(g)Reflects the changes in long-term debt for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Record the premium on the Term Loan Facility and New Second Lien Facility43
Change in long-term debt
951
(h)Reflects the cancellation of the Predecessor’s common shares, additional paid in capital, and accumulated other comprehensive income.
(i)Reflects the cumulative net impact on retained loss as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
Release of general unsecured operating accruals35
Payment of success fees recognized on the Effective Date(28)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Impact to net income3,571
Cancellation of Predecessor common shares and additional paid in capital3,513
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to Predecessor equity holders(4)
Net impact to retained loss7,080
(j)Reflects the reorganization adjustments made to the Successor additional paid-in capital:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims1,456
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to Predecessor equity holders4
Fair value of the conversion option on the Convertible Bond39
Successor additional paid-in capital
1,499
Fresh Start Adjustments
(k)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts68
Write-off of current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(15)
Off-market right-of-use asset adjustment for the West Hercules and West Linus
(22)
Change in other current assets31
(l)Reflects the fair value adjustment to the investments in Paratus of $14 million and in Sonadrill of $3 million.
(m)Reflects the fair value adjustment to drilling units and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(n)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax assets of $1 million for favorable management contracts.
(o)Reflects the fair value adjustment to equipment and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(p)Reflects fair value adjustment to other non-current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts42
Write-off of non-current portion of historical favorable contracts held at amortized cost(9)
Write-off of non-current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current assets29
(q)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts18
Write-off of current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(1)
Change in other current liabilities17
(r)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax liabilities of $1 million to write-off previously recognized Fresh Start balances.
(s)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other non-current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts67
Write-off of non-current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current liabilities63
(t)Reflects the cumulative impact of the Fresh Start accounting adjustments discussed above.
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Reorganizations [Abstract]  
Fresh Start accounting Chapter 11
Seadrill Chapter 11 Process
i. Chapter 11 filing
The Debtors filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under the Chapter 11 proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court on February 7, 2021 and February 10, 2021 (the “Petition Date”). These filings triggered a stay on enforcement of remedies with respect to our debt obligations.
These filings excluded the NSNCo group, as Seadrill and the NSNCo noteholders negotiated a refinancing outside of this bankruptcy.
ii. Plan of Reorganization
On July 23, 2021, the Company entered into a Plan Support and Lock-Up Agreement (the “Plan Support Agreement”) with certain holders of claims under the Company’s 12 prepetition credit facilities (the “Prepetition Credit Agreements”), and Hemen Holdings Ltd (“Hemen”). On July 24, 2021, the Company filed the first versions of the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement. On August 31, 2021, the Company filed the First Amended Plan of Reorganization and the First Amended Disclosure Statement (the “Disclosure Statement”) and on September 2, 2021, the Court approved the First Amended Disclosure Statement (as Modified) and the solicitation of the Plan of Reorganization. On October 11, 2021, the Company’s creditor classes voted to accept the
plan of reorganization. On October 26, 2021, Seadrill’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
iii. Amendment to terms of existing facilities
The Plan, among other things, provided that holders of allowed Credit Agreement claims (a) received $683 million (adjusted for the Asia Offshore Drilling Limited("AOD") cash out option) of take-back debt (the “New Second Lien Facility”) and (b) were entitled to participate in a $300 million new-money raise under the New First Lien Facility, and (c) received 83.00% of pre-diluted equity in successor Seadrill on account of their allowed Credit Agreement claims, and 16.75% of equity in successor Seadrill for such holders participation in a rights offering (the “Rights Offering”).
iv. Rights Offering and backstop of new $300 million facility
Holders of the subscription rights, which included the backstop parties (the “Backstop Parties” and together, the “Rights Offering Participants”), received the right to lend up to $300 million under the New First Lien Facility. The Rights Offering Participants also received, in consideration for their participation in the Rights Offering, 12.50% of the issued and outstanding pre-diluted New Seadrill Common Shares as of the Effective Date. The New First Lien Facility was structured as (i) a $175 million term loan (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a $125 million revolving credit facility.
As consideration for the backstop commitment of each Backstop Party, the Backstop Parties were (a) issued 4.25% of the issued and outstanding pre-diluted New Seadrill Common Shares as of the Effective Date (the “Equity Commitment Premium”); and (b) paid in cash a premium (the “Commitment Premium”) equal to 7.50% of the $300 million in total commitments under the New First Lien Facility. The Commitment Premium was revised to $20 million and paid within one business day following the backstop approval order on October 27, 2021.
v. Hemen $50 million convertible bond
$50 million convertible bonds (the “Convertible Bonds”) were issued to Hemen at par upon emergence. The bonds are convertible into the conversion shares (the “Conversion Shares”) in an amount equal to 5.00% of the fully-diluted New Seadrill Common Shares. The principal amount of the Bonds is convertible (in full not part) into the Conversion Shares at the option of the lender at any time during the conversion period, being the period from the earlier of (i) the date on which the Issuer’s ordinary shares are listed and begin trading on the NYSE and (ii) the date on which the Issuer’s ordinary shares are listed and begin trading on the OSE (the “Conversion Period”).
Management considered the accounting treatment for the Conversion using the embedded derivative model, substantial premium model, and the no proceeds allocated model. The Company determined that on the Effective Date that the substantial premium model was applicable, and the recognition of the Convertible Bonds should follow the treatment prescribed under this model. Pursuant to the substantial premium model, the principal was recorded as a liability at par and the excess premium was recorded to additional paid-in-capital. Upon conversion, the Company will reclassify the liability component to equity with no gain or loss recognized.
vi. Emergence and New Seadrill equity allocation table
Seadrill met the requirements of the Plan and emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings on the Effective Date.
Under the Plan and prior to any equity dilution on conversion of the convertible bond, the Company issued 83.00% of the Company’s equity to Credit Agreement claimants, 12.50% to the Rights Offering Participants, 4.25% to the Backstop Parties through the Equity Commitment Premium, and the remaining 0.25% to Class 9 Predecessor shareholders. The breakout shown below shows the equity allocation before and after the conversion of the convertible bond.
Recipient of SharesNumber of shares% allocationEquity dilution on conversion of convertible bond
Allocation to predecessor senior secured lenders41,499,99983.00 %78.85 %
Allocation to new money lenders - holders of subscription rights6,250,00112.50 %11.87 %
Allocation to new money lenders - backstop parties2,125,0004.25 %4.04 %
Allocation to predecessor shareholders124,9980.25 %0.24 %
Allocation to convertible bondholder— %5.00 %
Total shares issued on emergence49,999,998100.00 %100.00 %
NSNCo Restructuring
As part of Seadrill’s wider process, NSNCo, the holding company for investments in SeaMex, Seabras Sapura, and Archer, concluded a separate restructuring process on January 20, 2022. The restructuring was achieved using a pre-packaged Chapter 11 process and had the following major impacts:
1.     Holders of the senior secured notes issued by NSNCo released Seadrill from all guarantees and securities previously provided by Seadrill in respect of the notes;
2.     Seadrill sold 65% of its equity interest in NSNCo to the holders of NSNCo senior secured notes. Seadrill's equity interest thereby decreased to 35% which was recognized as an equity method investment; and
3.     Reinstatement of the notes in full on amended terms.
Related to the NSNCo restructuring, the noteholders also financed a restructuring of the bank debt of the SeaMex joint venture. This enabled NSNCo to subsequently acquire a 100% equity interest in the SeaMex joint venture by way of a credit bid, which was executed on November 2, 2021.
Upon effectiveness of NSNCo's bankruptcy on January 20, 2022, Seadrill sold 65% of its equity interest in NSNCo, recognizing its 35% retained interest as an equity method investment. The ceding of control occurred 9 days prior on January 11, 2022, the petition date when the Bankruptcy Court first assumed the power to approve all significant actions in the entity. Separately, the determination of held-for-sale and discontinued operations was made at year end and described in the 2021 Form 20-F. Subsequent to its emergence from its pre-packaged bankruptcy, NSNCo was renamed Paratus Energy Services Ltd ("Paratus" or "PES").
Renegotiation of leases with SFL
Under the sale and leaseback arrangements with certain subsidiaries of SFL Corporation Ltd (“SFL”), the semi-submersible rigs West Taurus and West Hercules and the jackup rig West Linus were leased to certain wholly owned Seadrill entities under long term charter agreements. The Chapter 11 proceedings afforded Seadrill the option to reject or amend the leases.
On March 9, 2021, the West Taurus lease rejection motion was approved by the Bankruptcy Court, and the rig was redelivered to SFL on May 6, 2021, in accordance with the West Taurus settlement agreement. The lease termination led to a remeasurement of the outstanding amounts due to SFL held within liabilities subject to compromise to the claim value which was settled at emergence.
On August 27, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Texas entered an approval order for an amendment to the original SFL Hercules charter. The amended charter was accounted for as an operating lease, resulting in the recognition of a ROU asset and an associated lease liability. The removal of the call options and purchase obligations meant that sale recognition was no longer precluded.
On February 19, 2022, Seadrill signed a transition agreement with SFL pursuant to which the West Linus rig will be redelivered to SFL upon assignment of the ConocoPhillips drilling contract to SFL. The interim transition bareboat agreement with SFL provides that Seadrill will continue to operate the West Linus until the rig is delivered back to SFL for a period of time estimated to last approximately 6 to 9 months from Seadrill’s emergence. The amended charter no longer contains a purchase obligation and resulted in the derecognition of the rig asset of $175 million and a liability of $161 million at emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings on February 22, 2022. Additionally, $7 million of cash held as collateral was returned to SFL. The interim transition bareboat agreement was accounted for as a short-term operating lease.
Other matters
i. Liabilities subject to compromise
Liabilities subject to compromise distinguish prepetition liabilities which may be affected by the Chapter 11 proceedings from those that will not. The liabilities held as subject to compromise prior to the Company's emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings are disclosed on a separate line on the consolidated balance sheet.
Liabilities subject to compromise prior to emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, as presented on the consolidated balance sheet at February 22, 2022 immediately prior to emergence, included the following:
(In $ millions)February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)
Senior under-secured external debt5,662
Accounts payable and other liabilities35
Accrued interest on external debt34
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus
506
Liabilities subject to compromise6,237
ii. Interest expense
The Debtors discontinued recording interest on the under-secured debt facilities from the Petition Date, in line with the guidance of ASC 852-10. Contractual interest on liabilities subject to compromise not reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations was $48 million for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and $298 million for the period from February 10, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
iii. Reorganization items, net
Incremental costs incurred directly as a result of the bankruptcy filing and any gains or losses on adjustment to the expected allowed claim value under the plan of reorganization are classified as "Reorganization items, net" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The following table summarizes the reorganization items recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor), the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor), period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), and three and six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise (a)
3,581
Fresh Start valuation adjustments (b)
242
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services (c)
(112)
Advisory and professional fees (d)
(5)(35)(10)(44)(52)
Gain on write-off of related party payables88
Expense of predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Remeasurement of terminated lease to allowed claim
(186)
Interest income on surplus cash
1
Total reorganization items, net
(5)(27)(10)3,651(230)
a.Gain on liabilities subject to compromise
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, we settled liabilities subject to compromise in accordance with the Plan. This includes extinguishment of our secured external debt and amounts due under our sale and leaseback agreements with SFL Corporation. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
b.     Fresh Start valuation adjustments
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and under the application of Fresh Start accounting, we allocated the reorganization value to our assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The effects of the application of Fresh Start accounting applied as of February 22, 2022. The new basis of our assets and liabilities are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and the related adjustments were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the Predecessor. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
c.     Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services Ltd
The loss on deconsolidation reflects the impact of the sale of 65% of Seadrill's interest in Paratus Energy Services (formerly NSNCo), as we deconsolidated the carrying value of the net assets of Paratus and recorded the 35% retained interest at fair value. The difference between the net assets deconsolidated and retained 35% interest represents a loss on deconsolidation.
(In $ millions)January 20, 2022
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022(152)
Fair value of retained 35% interest in Paratus Energy Services
56
Reclassification of NSNCo accumulated other comprehensive losses to income on disposal(16)
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services(112)
d.     Advisory and professional fees
Professional and advisory fees incurred for post-petition Chapter 11 expenses. Professional and advisory expenses have been incurred post-emergence but relate to our Chapter 11 proceedings.Fresh Start accounting
Fresh Start accounting
Upon emergence from bankruptcy, Seadrill qualified for and adopted Fresh Start accounting in accordance with the provisions set forth in ASC 852, which resulted in a new entity, the Successor, for financial reporting purposes, with no beginning retained earnings or loss as of the Effective Date. The criteria requiring Fresh Start accounting are: (i) the reorganization value of the Seadrill’s assets immediately prior to confirmation of the Plan was less than the total of all post-petition liabilities and allowed claims and (ii) the holders of the then-existing voting shares of the Predecessor (or legacy entity prior to the Effective Date) received less than 50% of the voting shares of the Successor outstanding upon emergence from bankruptcy.
Fresh Start accounting requires a reporting entity to present its assets, liabilities, and equity at their reorganization value amounts as of the date of emergence from bankruptcy on February 22, 2022. However, the Company will continue to present financial information for any periods before the adoption of Fresh Start accounting for the Predecessor. The Predecessor and Successor Companies lack comparability, as is required in ASC Topic 205, Presentation of Financial Statements (“ASC 205”). ASC 205 states that financial statements are required to be presented comparably from year to year, with any exceptions to comparability clearly disclosed. Therefore, “black-line” financial statements are presented to distinguish between the Predecessor and Successor Companies.
Reorganization Value
Under Fresh Start accounting, we allocated the reorganization value to Seadrill's individual assets based on their estimated fair values in conformity with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations (''ASC 805''), and ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. Deferred income taxes were calculated in conformity with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (''ASC 740''). Reorganization value is viewed as the value of the reconstituted entity before considering liabilities and it approximates the amount a willing buyer would pay for the assets of the entity immediately after the restructuring.
Enterprise value represents the estimated fair value of an entity’s shareholders’ equity plus long-term debt and other interest-bearing liabilities less unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. As set forth in the Disclosure Statement approved by the Bankruptcy Court, the valuation analysis resulted in an enterprise value between $1,795 million and $2,396 million, with a mid-point of $2,095 million. For U.S. GAAP purposes, we valued the Successor’s individual assets, liabilities, and equity instruments using valuation models and determined the value of the enterprise was $2,095 million as of the Effective Date, which fell in line within the forecasted enterprise value ranges approved by the Bankruptcy Court. Specific valuation approaches and key assumptions used to arrive at reorganization value, and the value of discrete assets and liabilities resulting from the application of Fresh Start accounting, are described in greater detail within the valuation process below.
The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated fair value of the Successor’s common shares as of the Effective Date:
(In $ millions, except per share amount)
As at February 23, 2022
(Successor)
Enterprise value2,095
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents at emergence355
Less: Fair value of long-term debt(951)
Implied value of Successor equity
1,499
Shares issued upon emergence
49,999,998
Per share value (US$)
29.98
The following table reconciles enterprise value to the reorganization value of the Successor (i.e., value of the total assets of the Successor) as of the Effective Date:
(In $ millions)
As at February 23, 2022
(Successor)
Enterprise value2,095
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents at emergence355
Plus: Non-interest-bearing current liabilities350
Plus: Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities
179
Total value of Successor Entity's assets on Emergence
2,979
The enterprise value and corresponding equity value are derived from expected future financial results set forth in our valuations, as well as the realization of certain other assumptions. All estimates, assumptions, valuations and financial projections, including the fair value adjustments, the enterprise value and equity value projections, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and the resolution of contingencies beyond our control. Accordingly, the estimates, assumptions, valuations or financial projections may not be realized and actual results could vary materially.
Valuation Process
To apply Fresh Start accounting, we conducted an analysis of the Consolidated Balance Sheet to determine if any of our net assets would require a fair value adjustment as of the Effective Date. The results of our analysis indicated that our drilling units, equipment, drilling and management services contracts, leases, investments in associated companies, certain working capital balances and long-term debt would require a fair value adjustment on the Effective Date. Any deferred tax on the fair value adjustments have been made in accordance with ASC 740. The rest of our net assets were determined to have carrying values that approximated fair value on the Effective Date. Further details regarding the valuation process are described below.
i. Drilling units
Seadrill's principal assets comprise its fleet of drilling units. For the working fleet, we determined the fair value of drilling units based primarily on an income approach utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis. For long-term cold stacked units, we have applied a market approach methodology. Assumptions used in our assessment of the discounted free cash flows included, but were not limited to, the contracted and market dayrates, operating costs, overheads, economic utilization, effective tax rates, capital expenditures, working capital requirements, and estimated useful economic lives.
The cash flows were discounted at a market participant weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), which was derived from a blend of market participant after-tax cost of debt and market participant cost of equity and computed using public share price information for similar offshore drilling market participants, certain U.S. Treasury rates, and certain risk premiums specific to the assets of the Company.
For rigs expected to be long-term stacked, the market approach was used to estimate the fair value of the assets which involved gathering and analyzing recent market data of comparable assets.
ii. Capital Spares & Equipment
The valuation of our capital spares and equipment, including spare parts and capitalized IT software, was determined utilizing the cost approach, in which the estimated replacement cost of the assets was adjusted for physical depreciation and economic obsolescence.
iii. Drilling and management services contracts
We recognized both favorable and unfavorable contracts based on the income approach utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis, comparing the signed contractual dayrate against the global contract assumptions applied in our drilling unit fair value assessment. The cash flows were discounted at an adjusted market participant WACC.
The management services contracts were fair valued based on an excess earnings methodology, adjusted for the incremental cost of services, working capital, tax, and contributory asset charges, with future cash flows discounted at an adjusted market participant WACC.
For the management incentive fee payable to Seadrill as part of the management service agreement with Paratus, an option pricing model was used to estimate the fair value of the fee.
iv. Leases
The fair value of the West Linus and West Hercules leases were estimated by comparing against assumed global market contract assumptions over the same time period.
v. Investments in associated companies
The fair value of the equity investments in associated companies was based primarily on the income approach, using projected discounted cash flows of the underlying assets, a risk-adjusted discount rate, and an estimated tax rate.
vi. Long-term debt
The fair values of the New Term Loan Facility and New Second Lien Facility were determined using relevant market data as of the Effective Date and the terms of each of the respective instruments. Given the interest rates for both facilities were outside of the range of assumed market rates, we selected discount rates based on the data and used a yield to worst case analysis to estimate the fair values of the respective instruments.
The fair value of the Convertible Bonds was split in two components: (i) straight debt and (ii) conversion option. The straight debt component was derived through a discounted cash flow analysis. The conversion option component was based on an option pricing model, which forecasts equity volatility and compares the potential conversion redemption against equity movements in industry peers.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
The adjustments included in the following Consolidated Balance Sheet reflect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Plan and carried out by the Company (“Reorganization Adjustments”) and the fair value adjustments as a result of the application of Fresh Start accounting (“Fresh Start Adjustments”). The explanatory notes provide additional information with regard to the adjustments recorded, the methods used to determine fair value and significant assumptions or inputs.
February 22, 2022
February 23, 2022
(In $ millions)
PredecessorReorganization AdjustmentsFresh Start AdjustmentsSuccessor
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents28174(a)355
Restricted cash135(50)(b)85
Accounts receivable, net201201
Amount due from related parties, net4242
Other current assets206(17)(c)31(k)220
Total current assets865731903
Non-current assets
Investment in associated companies81(17)(l)64
Drilling units1,778(175)(d)279(m)1,882
Restricted cash6969
Deferred tax assets91(n)10
Equipment11(2)(o)9
Other non-current assets1329(p)42
Total non-current assets1,961(175)2902,076
Total assets2,826(168)3212,979
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable5959
Other current liabilities22252(e)17(q)291
Total current liabilities2815217350
Liabilities subject to compromise6,237(6,237)(f)
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt951(g)951
Deferred tax liabilities7(1)(r)6
Other non-current liabilities11063(s)173
Total non-current liabilities117951621,130
EQUITY
Predecessor common shares of par value10(10)(h)
Predecessor additional paid-in capital3,504(3,504)(h)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)1(h)
Retained (deficit)/earnings(7,322)7,080(i)242(t)
Successor common shares of par value
Successor additional paid-in capital1,499(j)1,499
Total shareholders’ (deficit)/equity(3,809)5,0662421,499
Total liabilities and equity2,826(168)3212,979
Reorganization Adjustments
(a)Reflects the net cash receipts that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Proceeds from the issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Settlement of the Prepetition Credit Agreement(683)
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Payment of success-based advisor fees(28)
Payment of the arrangement & financing fee for the Term Loan Facility(5)
Transfer of cash to restricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding(2)
Change in cash and cash equivalents74
(b)Reflects the net restricted cash payments that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Payment of net scrap rig proceeds to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims(45)
Return of cash collateral to SFL for the amended West Linus lease agreement(7)
Cash transferred from unrestricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding2
Change in restricted cash(50)
(c)Reflects the change in other current assets for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Expense of the Commitment Premium and other capitalized debt issuance costs(24)
Recognition of the right-of-use asset associated with the modified West Linus bareboat lease 24
Change in other current assets(17)
(d)Reflects the change in drilling units for the derecognition of the West Linus of $175 million associated with modification of lease.
(e)Reflects the change in other current liabilities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Accrued liability due to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds27
Recognition of lease liability and other accrued liability associated with the amended West Linus lease25
Change in other current liabilities52
(f)Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan:

(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Senior under-secured external debt5,662
Accounts payable and other liabilities35
Accrued interest on external debt34
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus
506
Total liabilities subject to compromise6,237
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility(717)
Premium associated with the Term Loan Facility(9)
Debt issuance costs(30)
Payment of the rig sale proceeds(45)
Amounts due to Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds not yet paid(27)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims(1,244)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to the Rights Offering Participants(187)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares associated with the Equity Commitment Premium(64)
Derecognition of West Linus rig and return of cash collateral
(182)
Reversal of the release of certain general unsecured operating accruals(35)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
(g)Reflects the changes in long-term debt for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Record the premium on the Term Loan Facility and New Second Lien Facility43
Change in long-term debt
951
(h)Reflects the cancellation of the Predecessor’s common shares, additional paid in capital, and accumulated other comprehensive income.
(i)Reflects the cumulative net impact on retained loss as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
Release of general unsecured operating accruals35
Payment of success fees recognized on the Effective Date(28)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Impact to net income3,571
Cancellation of Predecessor common shares and additional paid in capital3,513
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to Predecessor equity holders(4)
Net impact to retained loss7,080
(j)Reflects the reorganization adjustments made to the Successor additional paid-in capital:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims1,456
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to Predecessor equity holders4
Fair value of the conversion option on the Convertible Bond39
Successor additional paid-in capital
1,499
Fresh Start Adjustments
(k)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts68
Write-off of current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(15)
Off-market right-of-use asset adjustment for the West Hercules and West Linus
(22)
Change in other current assets31
(l)Reflects the fair value adjustment to the investments in Paratus of $14 million and in Sonadrill of $3 million.
(m)Reflects the fair value adjustment to drilling units and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(n)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax assets of $1 million for favorable management contracts.
(o)Reflects the fair value adjustment to equipment and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(p)Reflects fair value adjustment to other non-current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts42
Write-off of non-current portion of historical favorable contracts held at amortized cost(9)
Write-off of non-current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current assets29
(q)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts18
Write-off of current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(1)
Change in other current liabilities17
(r)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax liabilities of $1 million to write-off previously recognized Fresh Start balances.
(s)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other non-current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts67
Write-off of non-current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current liabilities63
(t)Reflects the cumulative impact of the Fresh Start accounting adjustments discussed above.
v3.22.2.2
Current Expected Credit Losses
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
Current Expected Credit Losses Current Expected Credit LossesThe CECL model applies to our external trade receivables and related party receivables. Our external customers are international oil companies, national oil companies and large independent oil companies. There was no change in allowances for external or related party trade receivables. The expected credit loss allowance on related party balances as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) was $1 million (December 31, 2021 (Predecessor): $1 million).
v3.22.2.2
Segment information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment information Segment information
Operating segments
We use the management approach to identify our operating segments. We identified the Board of Directors as the Group’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") which regularly reviews internal reports when making decisions about allocation of resources to segments and in assessing their performance.
We have the following three reportable segments:
1.Harsh environment: Includes contract revenues, management contract revenue, reimbursable revenue and associated expenses for harsh environment semi-submersible and jackup rigs.
2.Floaters: Includes contract revenues, management contract revenue, reimbursable revenue and associated expenses for benign environment semi-submersible rigs and drillships.
3.Jackups: Includes contract revenues, management contract revenue, reimbursable revenue and associated expenses for benign environment jackup rigs.
Segment results are evaluated on the basis of operating income and the information presented below is based on information used for internal management reporting. The remaining incidental revenues and expenses not included in the reportable segments are included in the "other" reportable segment.
Total operating revenue
Operating revenues consist of contract revenues, reimbursable revenues, management contract revenues and other revenues. The segmental analysis of operating revenues is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment 101 118 136 78 232 
Floaters 141 69 194 85 154 
Jackups 42 30 60 24 60 
Other— — — 
Total operating revenues284 219 390 187 452 
Depreciation
We record depreciation expense to reduce the carrying value of drilling unit and equipment balances to their residual value over their expected remaining useful economic lives. The segmental analysis of depreciation is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment22 11 43 
Floaters17 10 24 19 
Jackups15 21 
Total35 41 50 21 83 
Amortization of intangibles
We record amortization of favorable and unfavorable contracts over the remaining lives of the contracts. The segmental analysis of amortization is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment— — — 
Floaters— — — 
Jackups— — — 
Other— — — — 
Total15  18   
Operating profit/(loss) - Net profit/(loss)
The segmental analysis is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment(161)(2)16 (177)
Floaters18 (20)30 (27)
Jackups(2)12 (1)
Other(6)(49)(47)
Operating profit / (loss)25 (228)27 40 (252)
Unallocated items: 
Total financial and other items(53)(33)(50)3,672 (311)
Income taxes(8)(9)(9)(2)(11)
Net (loss) / profit from continuing operations(36)(270)(32)3,710 (574)
Drilling units - Total assets
The segmental analysis of drilling assets and total assets is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31,
2021
Harsh Environment314 709 
Floaters1,111 524 
Jackups475 544 
Total drilling units 1,900 1,777 
Unallocated items:
Investments in associated companies58 27 
Assets held for sale— 1,103 
Cash and restricted cash468 535 
Other assets497 437 
Total assets2,923 3,879 
Drilling units - Capital expenditures
The segmental analysis of capital expenditures is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment12217 
Floaters58 74 18 12 
Jackups15 16 10 
Other  1   
Total74 30 91 22 40 
Geographic segment data
Revenues are attributed to geographical segments based on the country of operations for drilling activities, i.e. the country where the revenues are generated. The following information presents our revenues and fixed assets by geographic area:
Revenues
Revenues are attributed to geographical segments based on the country of operations for drilling activities, i.e. the country where the revenues are generated. The following presents our revenues and fixed assets by geographic area:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Norway72 117 106 78 234 
Angola72 35 97 43 53 
United States43 14 56 20 46 
Saudi Arabia31 22 44 18 42 
Canada29 — 29 — — 
Brazil25 31 41 19 54 
Others (1)
12 — 17 23 
Total284 219 390 187 452 
(1) Other countries represent countries in which we operate that individually had revenues representing less than 10% of total revenues earned for any of the periods presented.
Fixed assets – drilling units (1)
Drilling unit fixed assets by geographic area based on location as at end of the period are as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31,
2021
Brazil332 169 
Norway314 710 
United States276 92 
Saudi Arabia199 224 
Spain285 47 
Other (2)
494 535 
Drilling units1,900 1,777 
(1)     Asset locations at the end of a period are not necessarily indicative of the geographic distribution of the revenues or operating profits generated by such assets during such period.
(2)     "Other" represents countries in which we operate that individually had fixed assets representing less than 10% of total fixed assets for any of the periods presented.
Major Customers
We had the following customers with total revenues greater than 10% in any of the periods presented:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Sonadrill 16 %%15 %%%
ConocoPhillips14 %20 %14 %12 %19 %
Var Energi 11 %— %12 %10 %— %
Saudi Aramco11 %10 %11 %10 %%
Equinor10 %14 %%%13 %
Lundin— %14 %%10 %12 %
Other38 %33 %39 %41 %39 %
v3.22.2.2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from our contracts with customers:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022 As at December 31,
2021
Accounts receivable, net157 169 
Current contract liabilities (classified within other current liabilities)(22)(25)
Non-current contract liabilities (classified within other non-current liabilities)(8)(10)
Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the period, from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) are as follows:
(In $ millions)  Contract Liabilities
Net contract liability at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)  (35)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance  16 
Net contract liability at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)(19)
Net contract liability at February 23, 2022 (Successor)  (19)
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(3)
Net contract liability at March 31, 2022 (Successor)(22)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance14 
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(22)
Net contract liability at June 30, 2022 (Successor)(30)
The Company does not have any contract assets.
Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor) are as follows:
(In $ millions)Contract Liabilities
Net contract liability at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)(31)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(2)
Net contract liability at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)(28)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(8)
Net contract liability at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)(31)
v3.22.2.2
Other revenues
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Revenues [Abstract]  
Other revenues Other revenue
Other revenues consist of the following:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Leasing revenues12 
Other— — — — 
Total other revenues7 6 9 5 12 
Leasing revenue represents revenue earned on the charter of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana to Gulfdrill, one of our related parties. Refer to Note 24 - "Related party transactions".
v3.22.2.2
Other operating items
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other operating items Other operating items
Other operating items consist of the following:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Impairment of long lived assets— (152)— — (152)
Gain on disposals— 11 — 11 
Other— — — — 
Total other operating items (141) 2 (138)
The impairment of long-lived assets in 2021 relates to the impairment of the West Hercules connected to changes in the leasing arrangements with SFL.
Gain on disposals for the three months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor) relates to the sale of the West Vigilant to PT Duta Marina for $7 million and sale of equipment to Northern Ocean for $4 million. There were no gains/losses recorded on the sale of the Sevan Driller and Sevan Brasil in April 2022.
v3.22.2.2
Interest expense
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Interest Expense [Abstract]  
Interest expense Interest expenses
Interest expense consists of the following:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Cash and payment-in-kind interest on debt facilities(30)— (41)— (24)
Interest on SFL leases— (22)— (7)(55)
Unwinding of debt premium— — — — 
Interest expense(30)(22)(40)(7)(79)
Cash and payment-in-kind interest on debt facilities
We incur cash and payment-in-kind interest on our debt facilities. This is summarized in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Pre-filing senior credit facilities — — — — (24)
Post-emergence first-lien senior secured (3)— (5)— — 
Post-emergence second lien senior secured (26)— (35)— — 
Post-emergence unsecured convertible bond(1)— (1)— — 
Cash and payment-in-kind interest(30) (41) (24)
Interest on SFL Leases
Interest on SFL leases reflects the cost incurred on capital lease agreements between Seadrill and SFL for the West Taurus, West Linus and West Hercules. During the reorganization, the West Taurus lease was rejected and the West Linus and West Hercules were modified to be operating leases, resulting in no further expense being recorded through this line item for the Successor.
v3.22.2.2
Taxation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Taxation Taxation
Income tax expense for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) was $2 million, and for the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) was $9 million (six months ended June 30, 2021: $11 million).
The income tax expense of $2 million for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), and $9 million for the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) was primarily due to ordinary taxes in the UK, US and Saudi Arabia, and movements in our Uncertain Tax Positions. The effective tax rate has moved from 0.1% for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) to (39%) for the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) due to the non-taxable nature of the reorganization-related items and tax exemption granted or losses incurred in certain jurisdictions.
Seadrill Limited is incorporated in Bermuda, where a tax exemption has been granted until 2035. Other jurisdictions in which Seadrill's subsidiaries operate are taxable based on rig operations. A loss in one jurisdiction may not be offset against taxable income in other jurisdictions. Thus, we may pay tax within some jurisdictions even though we might have losses in others.
Tax authorities in certain jurisdictions examine our tax returns and some have issued assessments. We are defending our tax positions in those jurisdictions.
The Brazilian tax authorities have issued a series of assessments with respect to our returns for certain years up to 2017 for an aggregate amount equivalent to $124 million including interest and penalties. As a positive development in relation to the earlier years' assessments, the first tier judicial court has ruled in favor of Seadrill. However, an appeal has since been filed by the tax authorities to the second tier judicial court. The relevant group companies are robustly contesting these assessments including filing the relevant appeals to the tax authorities and counter-appeal to the higher court.
The Norwegian tax authorities have issued an assessment with respect to our 2016 tax return for an aggregate amount equivalent to $17 million including interest and penalties. The relevant group company is robustly contesting the assessment including filing relevant appeal.
The Nigerian tax authorities have issued a series of claims and assessments both directly and lodged through the previous Chapter 11 proceedings, with respect to returns for subsidiaries for certain years up to 2016 for an aggregate amount equivalent to $171 million. The relevant group companies are robustly contesting these assessments including filing relevant appeals in Nigeria.
The Kuwaiti tax authorities have issued a series of assessments with respect to our returns for years up to 2015 for an aggregate amount equivalent to $12 million including interest and penalties. The relevant group company is robustly contesting these assessments including filing relevant appeals.
The Mexican tax authorities have issued a series of assessments with respect to our returns for certain years up to 2014 for an aggregate amount equivalent to $82 million, including interest and penalties. The relevant group companies are robustly contesting these assessments including filing relevant appeals.
An adverse outcome on these proposed assessments, although considered unlikely, could result in a material adverse impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations or Cash Flows.
v3.22.2.2
Earnings/(Loss) per share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings/(Loss) per share Earnings/(Loss) per share
The computation of basic earnings/(loss) per share (“EPS/LPS”) is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS/LPS includes the effect of the assumed conversion of potentially dilutive instruments. There were no dilutive instruments in the Predecessor period, but the issuance of the convertible note in the Successor period could have been dilutive, had the Company not been in a loss making position. Refer to Note 18 – ''Debt for further details'' on the instrument.
The components of the numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS/LPS were as follows:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations(36)(270)(32)3,710 (574)
Loss from discontinued operations— (24)— (4)(31)
(Loss)/profit available to stockholders(36)(294)(32)3,706 (605)
Effect of dilution— — — — — 
Diluted (loss)/profit available to stockholders(36)(294)(32)3,706 (605)
The components of the denominator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS/LPS were as follows:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Basic (loss)/earnings per share: 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding50 100 50 100 100 
Diluted(loss)/earnings per share: 
Effect of dilution— — — — — 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of dilution50 100 50 100 100 
The basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share were as follows:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations(0.72)(2.69)(0.64)36.96(5.72)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations(0.72)(2.69)(0.64)36.96(5.72)
Basic loss per share from discontinued operations(0.24)(0.04)(0.31)
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations(0.24)(0.04)(0.31)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share(0.72)(2.93)(0.64)36.92(6.03)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share(0.72)(2.93)(0.64)36.92(6.03)
v3.22.2.2
Restricted cash
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]  
Restricted cash Restricted cash
Restricted cash as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) was as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Demand deposit pledged as collateral for tax related guarantee70 63 
Cash held in escrow in Saudi Arabia23 23 
Accounts pledged as collateral for performance bonds and similar guarantees11 28 
Accounts pledged as collateral for guarantees related to rig recycling11 14 
Proceeds from rig sales47 
Accounts pledged as collateral for SFL leases37 
Other11 
Total restricted cash132 223 
Restricted cash is presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Current restricted cash62 160 
Non-current restricted cash70 63 
Total restricted cash132 223 
v3.22.2.2
Other Assets
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Other Assets Other Assets
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor), other assets included the following:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Favorable drilling and management services contracts84 
Taxes receivable49 48 
Prepaid expenses50 54 
Deferred contract costs36 15 
Right of use asset20 24 
Reimbursable amounts due from customers11 13 
Restructuring backstop commitment fee— 20 
Derivative asset - Interest rate cap— 
Other20 35 
Total other assets275 218 
Other assets were presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Other current assets242 191 
Other non-current assets33 27 
Total other assets275 218 
Favorable drilling contracts and management services contracts
The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization included in 'Other current assets' and 'Other non-current assets' for favorable contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows:
The following table summarizes the movement for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)266 (256)10 
Amortization — — 
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)266 (256)10 
Amortization — — 
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)266 (256)10 
The following table summarizes the movement for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 (Successor) and June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)266 (257)9 
Amortization— — — 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)266 (257)9 
Fresh Start accounting(156)257 101 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)110 — 110 
Amortization— (6)(6)
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)110 (6)104 
Amortization (20)(20)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)110 (26)84 
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and on application of Fresh Start accounting, new favorable drilling contract and management service contract intangible assets were recognized. For further information refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting". The amortization is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Amortization of intangibles". The weighted average remaining amortization period for the favorable contracts is 14 months.
The table below shows the amounts relating to favorable contracts that is expected to be amortized over the following periods:
Period ended December 31
(In $ millions)2022202320242025 and thereafterTotal
Amortization of favorable contracts373121484
v3.22.2.2
Investment in associated companies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investment in associated companies Investment in associated companies
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor), the carrying values of our investments in associated companies were as follows.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Paratus Energy Services33 — 
Sonadrill25 27 
Gulfdrill— — 
Total investment in associated companies58 27 
Part-disposal of Paratus Energy Services
As set out in Note 3 - "Chapter 11", as part of the Group's this wider restructuring process, we sold 65% of our equity interest in Paratus (formerly NSNCo) in January 2022. As a result, the carrying value of the net assets were deconsolidated on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and replaced with the fair value of the retained 35% equity method investment in Paratus, calculated at $56 million.
This is accounted for as an investment in associate. Seadrill did not receive any cash consideration for the 65% equity interest in NSNCo. While the release of Seadrill's guarantee of the notes held by NSNCo represents consideration received for the exchange of the 65% equity interest in NSNCo, the fair value of the guarantee was determined to be nil. Thus, no amount would be attributable to the cost of the 35% interest in NSNCo.
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and application of Fresh Start accounting a fair value adjustment was made for the investment, reducing the value of PES to $39 million. For further information, refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting". Our share of post-emergence PES losses amounted to $6 million, further reducing the carrying value to $33 million as at June 30, 2022.
v3.22.2.2
Drilling units
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Drilling units Drilling units
The following table summarizes the movement for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)3,108 (988)2,120 
Additions10 — 10 
Depreciation— (41)(41)
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)3,118 (1,029)2,089 
Additions29 — 29 
Depreciation (39)(39)
Impairment(152)— (152)
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)2,995 (1,068)1,927 
The following table summarizes the movement for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)2,685 (908)1,777 
Additions22 — 22 
Disposal of West Venture
(23)23 — 
Depreciation— (21)(21)
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)2,684 (906)1,778 
Derecognition of West Linus
(211)36 (175)
Fresh Start accounting(591)870 279 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)1,882 — 1,882 
Additions17 — 17 
Depreciation— (15)(15)
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)1,899 (15)1,884 
Additions74  74 
Disposal of Sevan Brasil and Sevan Driller
(24)— (24)
Depreciation (34)(34)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)1,949 (49)1,900 
Derecognition of West Linus
On February 19, 2022, Seadrill signed a transition agreement with SFL pursuant to which the West Linus rig will be delivered back to SFL upon assignment of the ConocoPhillips drilling contract to SFL. Seadrill has been leasing the harsh environment jackup rig, West Linus, from SFL.
The Chapter 11 proceedings afforded Seadrill the option to reject or amend the lease. The amended charter no longer contained a purchase obligation and therefore resulted in the derecognition of the rig asset of $175 million on emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.
Fresh Start accounting
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, the carrying value of our drilling units were adjusted to fair value as a result of the implementation of Fresh Start accounting. The fair values were determined through a combination of income-based and market based approaches, with accumulated depreciation being reset to nil. Refer to Note 4 - Fresh Start accounting for further information.
Additions
The additions to drilling units in Q2 2022 is comprised primarily of $52 million rig reactivation costs capitalized for the West Carina, West Jupiter, West Leda, West Ariel and West Cressida, $17 million of costs capitalized for the West Tellus and West Saturn in preparation for the contracts with Petrobras, with the remainder consisting of other capital expenditures.
Rig disposals
The West Venture was sold for recycling to Rota Shipping Inc. for $7 million on January 19, 2022. As the rig was fully impaired, the total consideration, less costs to sell, was recognized as other income in the period from January 1, 2022 to February 22, 2022 (Predecessor).
The Sevan Driller and Sevan Brasil were sold to New Fortress Energy on April 7, 2022 for $18 million and $6 million respectively. No gain/loss were recognized on these disposals.
v3.22.2.2
Equipment
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Equipment Equipment
Equipment consists of office equipment, software, furniture and fittings. The following table summarizes the movement for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)39 (20)19 
Depreciation— (1)(1)
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)39 (21)18
Depreciation— (2)(2)
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)39 (23)16 
The following table summarizes the movement for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)39 (28)11 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)39 (28)11 
Fresh Start adjustments(30)28 (2)
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)9  9 
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)9  9 
Additions— 
Depreciation— (1)(1)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)10 (1)9 
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, the carrying value of our equipment was adjusted to fair value a result of the application of Fresh Start accounting. The fair values were determined through a combination of income-based and market based approaches, with accumulated depreciation being reset to nil. The total net fair value adjustment to our equipment was $2 million, resulting in a loss recognized in “Reorganization items, net” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
v3.22.2.2
Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The table below sets our external debt agreements as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Secured debt:
Term Loan Facility175 — 
Second Lien Facility699 — 
Total Secured debt 874  
Unsecured notes
Unsecured convertible notes50 — 
Total Unsecured notes50  
Total principal debt 924  
Exit fee
Term Loan Facility— 
Second Lien Facility35 — 
Debt premium
Term Loan Facility— 
Total debt968  
Debt was presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Debt due within one year21 — 
Long-term debt947 — 
Total debt 968  
Key changes to borrowing facilities
Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility
On emergence, we entered into a $300 million super senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of lenders secured on a first lien basis. The facility has a maturity of December 15, 2026 and consists of a $175 million term loan facility and a $125 million revolving credit facility ("RCF"). The term loan facility and RCF bear interest at a margin of 7% per annum plus the secured overnight financial rate facility ("SOFR") (and any applicable credit adjustment spread). A commitment fee of 2.8% per annum is payable in respect of any undrawn portion of the RCF commitment. The facility includes an undrawn, uncommitted basket in amount of $50 million for incremental facilities pari passu with the facility for specified purposes. There is a 3% exit fee payable on principal repayments under the super senior credit facility; in addition, there is a make-whole premium payable if the facility is repaid within the first 3 years. We have recognized exit fees of $5 million and a debt premium of $4 million in respect to the facility.
New Second Lien Facility
On emergence, we entered into a senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of lenders to partially reinstate the existing facilities in an aggregate amount of $683 million, secured on a second lien basis. The facility bears interest at a total margin of 12.5% per annum plus SOFR (and any applicable credit adjustment spread), and has a maturity of June, 15 2027. The above-mentioned margin is comprised of 5% cash interest; and 7.5% pay-if-you-can ("PIYC") interest, whereby Seadrill can elect to pay the interest in cash or capitalize the interest to the principal outstanding (dependent on certain conditions set out in the facility agreement). The PIYC interest compounds to the loan quarterly. There is a 5% exit fee required on this facility. We have recognized a exit fee of $35 million in respect to the facility. On June 15, 2022, $14 million payment-in-kind interest was capitalized, including the exit fee of 5% on the interest capitalized.
Unsecured convertible notes
On emergence, we issued a $50 million unsecured convertible note to Hemen, with a final maturity in August 2028 (the "Convertible Note"). The note bears interest of 6% per annum plus three-month US LIBOR, which is payable quarterly in cash. The Convertible Note is convertible, at the option of the holder, into shares in an amount equal to 5% of the fully-diluted ordinary shares.
Debt maturities
The outstanding debt as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) is repayable as follows, for the years ended December 31:
(In $ millions)Term LoanSecond Lien Convertible NoteTotal repayments
2023— 42 — 42 
2024— 42 — 42 
2025— 42 — 42 
2026180 42 — 222 
2027— 566 — 566 
2028 and thereafter— — 50 50 
Total debt principal and exit fee payments180 734 50 964 
No outstanding debt is repayable during the remainder of 2022.
v3.22.2.2
Other liabilities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Other liabilities Other liabilities
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor), other liabilities included the following:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Accrued expenses86 81 
Uncertain tax positions87 85 
Unfavorable contracts to be amortized77 
Employee withheld taxes, social security and vacation payments35 46 
Lease liabilities36 35 
Contract liabilities30 35 
Taxes payable25 27 
Accrued interest expense— 
Other liabilities21 29 
Total other liabilities402 344 

Other liabilities are presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Other current liabilities241 230 
Other non-current liabilities161 114 
Total other liabilities402 344 

Unfavorable drilling contracts and management services contracts
The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization included in 'Other current liabilities' and 'Other non-current liabilities' for unfavorable contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows:
The following table summarizes the movement in unfavorable drilling contracts and management services contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)66 (59)7 
Amortization — — 
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)66 (59)7 
Amortization — — 
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)66 (59)7 
The following table summarizes the movement in unfavorable drilling contracts and management services contracts for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)66 (60)6 
Amortization— — — 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)66 (60)6 
Fresh Start accounting19 60 79 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)85 — 85 
Amortization— (3)(3)
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)85 (3)82 
Amortization (5)(5)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)85 (8)77 
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and on application of Fresh Start accounting, new unfavorable drilling contract intangible liabilities were recognized. For further information refer to Note 4 - ''Fresh Start accounting''. The amortization is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Amortization of intangibles". The weighted average remaining amortization period for the unfavorable contracts is 34 months.
The table below shows the amounts relating to unfavorable contracts that is expected to be amortized over the following periods:
Period ended December 31
(In $ millions)Remainder of 2022202320242025 and thereafterTotal
Amortization of unfavorable contracts24 24 22 77 
v3.22.2.2
Leases
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
On the bankruptcy Effective date, the Company assumed all outstanding leases and reinstated all associated lease liabilities and right-of-use (“ROU”) assets.
As of June 30, 2022, we held operating leases for both the West Linus and West Hercules. We also have operating leases relating to our premises, the most significant being our offices in London, Liverpool, Oslo, Stavanger, Singapore, Houston, Rio de Janeiro and Dubai. In accordance with Topic 842, we record lease liabilities and associated right-of-use assets for our portfolio of operating leases.
We continue to lease three of our benign environment jackup rigs, West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana, to our joint venture, Gulfdrill, for a contract with GDI in Qatar.
Seadrill entered into sale and leaseback arrangements for the West Hercules semi-submersible rig with SFL Hercules Ltd in 2008, the West Linus jackup rig with SFL Linus Ltd in 2014, and the West Taurus semi-submersible rig with SFL Deepwater Ltd in 2008, all wholly owned subsidiaries of SFL Corporation Ltd ("SFL").
The West Taurus lease was terminated in March 2021 and the West Taurus was delivered back to SFL on May 6, 2021.
On August 27, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court approved an amendment to the original West Hercules SFL charter based on the current Equinor contract in Norway and in direct continuation (after a period of mobilization) of the subsequent Equinor contract in Canada. The buy-back obligation, that previously resulted in the failed sale and lease back treatment, was removed in this amendment, resulting in a deemed disposal of the West Hercules. Seadrill is leasing the West Hercules from SFL under an operating lease until the end of the Canada contract. The lease is expected to end in October 2022. Refer to Note 24 – “Related party transactions” for further information.
On February 22, 2022, Seadrill entered an interim transition charter with SFL, which provides that Seadrill will continue to operate the West Linus until the rig is delivered back to SFL, expected during the second half of 2022. The amended lease for the West Linus results in the recognition of a short-term operating lease. The buy-back obligation, that previously resulted in a failed sale and lease back treatment, was removed in this amendment, resulting in a deemed disposal of the West Linus.
Lease fair value and Chapter 11
In accordance with the bankruptcy guidance, liabilities and assets associated with assumed leases should be recognized as of the date of emergence in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805. Leases are one of the limited exceptions to the fair value recognition and measurement principles under ASC 805 and follow specific guidance for acquired leases under ''ASC 842'' and ASC 805. In accordance with such guidance, at emergence, assumed leases are remeasured by utilizing 1) the remaining lease term (including consideration for any lessee options that are reasonably certain of exercise); 2) the remaining lease payments; 3) the updated discount rate for the successor entity which is reflective of the new lease term. Further, in a business combination, ASC 842 requires that the acquirer retain the acquiree’s previous lease classification, unless the lease is modified.
Lease liabilities (Short-term & Long-term)
In accordance with ASC 805, acquired operating lease liabilities should be measured as if they were new leases following the guidance under ASC 842 (e.g., reassessment of the lease term, incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”), lease payments, purchase options). Therefore, all assumed lease liabilities were measured at the present value of remaining lease payments discounted at the IBR of the successor on the date of remeasurement (i.e., the Effective Date).
Right-of-use assets ("ROU assets")
In accordance with ASC 805, acquired operating lease ROU assets are measured at the amount of the corresponding lease liabilities adjusted by any favorable or unfavorable terms of the lease as compared to market terms. When determining whether there were any favorable or unfavorable terms of a lease that required recognition, management considered all of the terms of the lease (e.g., contractual rent payments, renewal or termination options, purchase options, lease incentives). Pursuant to the above guidance, as part of its fresh-start valuation, the Company adjusted the ROU asset downwards for the West Hercules and West Linus SFL bareboat charters by $8.6 million and $12.8 million respectively for the effect of off-market rental payments.
For operating leases where we are the lessee, our future undiscounted cash flows as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) are as follows:
(In $ millions)Year ended December 31
Remainder of 202230 
2023
2024
2025
2026 and thereafter
Total39 
The following table gives a reconciliation between the undiscounted cash flows and the related operating lease liability recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Total undiscounted cash flows39 37 
Less discount(3)(2)
Operating lease liability36 35 
Of which:
Current29 30 
Non-current
The following table gives supplementary information regarding our lease accounting for the three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor) and June 30, 2021 (Predecessor), the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), the period February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ million)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Operating lease cost:
Operating lease cost1422045
Short-term lease cost121
Total lease cost1522255
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities- Operating Cash flows1522255
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities during the period - Non-cash Investing items4424
Weighted-average remaining lease term in months2112212212
Weighted-average discount rate%29 %%%29 %
On November 25, 2019, March 15, 2020 and November 15, 2020 respectively, we leased the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana to Gulfdrill. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows on these leases are as follows:
(In $ millions)Year ended December 31
202214 
202328 
202421 
2025 and thereafter20 
Total83 
Refer to Note 8 – Other revenue for comparative information on income from operating leases.
Lessor, Operating Leases [Text Block]
On the bankruptcy Effective date, the Company assumed all outstanding leases and reinstated all associated lease liabilities and right-of-use (“ROU”) assets.
As of June 30, 2022, we held operating leases for both the West Linus and West Hercules. We also have operating leases relating to our premises, the most significant being our offices in London, Liverpool, Oslo, Stavanger, Singapore, Houston, Rio de Janeiro and Dubai. In accordance with Topic 842, we record lease liabilities and associated right-of-use assets for our portfolio of operating leases.
We continue to lease three of our benign environment jackup rigs, West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana, to our joint venture, Gulfdrill, for a contract with GDI in Qatar.
Seadrill entered into sale and leaseback arrangements for the West Hercules semi-submersible rig with SFL Hercules Ltd in 2008, the West Linus jackup rig with SFL Linus Ltd in 2014, and the West Taurus semi-submersible rig with SFL Deepwater Ltd in 2008, all wholly owned subsidiaries of SFL Corporation Ltd ("SFL").
The West Taurus lease was terminated in March 2021 and the West Taurus was delivered back to SFL on May 6, 2021.
On August 27, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court approved an amendment to the original West Hercules SFL charter based on the current Equinor contract in Norway and in direct continuation (after a period of mobilization) of the subsequent Equinor contract in Canada. The buy-back obligation, that previously resulted in the failed sale and lease back treatment, was removed in this amendment, resulting in a deemed disposal of the West Hercules. Seadrill is leasing the West Hercules from SFL under an operating lease until the end of the Canada contract. The lease is expected to end in October 2022. Refer to Note 24 – “Related party transactions” for further information.
On February 22, 2022, Seadrill entered an interim transition charter with SFL, which provides that Seadrill will continue to operate the West Linus until the rig is delivered back to SFL, expected during the second half of 2022. The amended lease for the West Linus results in the recognition of a short-term operating lease. The buy-back obligation, that previously resulted in a failed sale and lease back treatment, was removed in this amendment, resulting in a deemed disposal of the West Linus.
Lease fair value and Chapter 11
In accordance with the bankruptcy guidance, liabilities and assets associated with assumed leases should be recognized as of the date of emergence in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805. Leases are one of the limited exceptions to the fair value recognition and measurement principles under ASC 805 and follow specific guidance for acquired leases under ''ASC 842'' and ASC 805. In accordance with such guidance, at emergence, assumed leases are remeasured by utilizing 1) the remaining lease term (including consideration for any lessee options that are reasonably certain of exercise); 2) the remaining lease payments; 3) the updated discount rate for the successor entity which is reflective of the new lease term. Further, in a business combination, ASC 842 requires that the acquirer retain the acquiree’s previous lease classification, unless the lease is modified.
Lease liabilities (Short-term & Long-term)
In accordance with ASC 805, acquired operating lease liabilities should be measured as if they were new leases following the guidance under ASC 842 (e.g., reassessment of the lease term, incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”), lease payments, purchase options). Therefore, all assumed lease liabilities were measured at the present value of remaining lease payments discounted at the IBR of the successor on the date of remeasurement (i.e., the Effective Date).
Right-of-use assets ("ROU assets")
In accordance with ASC 805, acquired operating lease ROU assets are measured at the amount of the corresponding lease liabilities adjusted by any favorable or unfavorable terms of the lease as compared to market terms. When determining whether there were any favorable or unfavorable terms of a lease that required recognition, management considered all of the terms of the lease (e.g., contractual rent payments, renewal or termination options, purchase options, lease incentives). Pursuant to the above guidance, as part of its fresh-start valuation, the Company adjusted the ROU asset downwards for the West Hercules and West Linus SFL bareboat charters by $8.6 million and $12.8 million respectively for the effect of off-market rental payments.
For operating leases where we are the lessee, our future undiscounted cash flows as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) are as follows:
(In $ millions)Year ended December 31
Remainder of 202230 
2023
2024
2025
2026 and thereafter
Total39 
The following table gives a reconciliation between the undiscounted cash flows and the related operating lease liability recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Total undiscounted cash flows39 37 
Less discount(3)(2)
Operating lease liability36 35 
Of which:
Current29 30 
Non-current
The following table gives supplementary information regarding our lease accounting for the three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor) and June 30, 2021 (Predecessor), the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), the period February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ million)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Operating lease cost:
Operating lease cost1422045
Short-term lease cost121
Total lease cost1522255
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities- Operating Cash flows1522255
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities during the period - Non-cash Investing items4424
Weighted-average remaining lease term in months2112212212
Weighted-average discount rate%29 %%%29 %
On November 25, 2019, March 15, 2020 and November 15, 2020 respectively, we leased the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana to Gulfdrill. The estimated future undiscounted cash flows on these leases are as follows:
(In $ millions)Year ended December 31
202214 
202328 
202421 
2025 and thereafter20 
Total83 
Refer to Note 8 – Other revenue for comparative information on income from operating leases.
v3.22.2.2
Common shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Common shares Common shares
Share capital as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) was as follows:
Issued and fully paid share capital
SharesPar value each$
As at January 1, 2022 and February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)100,384,435 $0.10 10,038,444 
Cancellation of Predecessor equity(100,384,435)$0.10 (10,038,444)
Issuance of Successor common stock49,999,998 $0.01 500,000 
As at February 23, 2022, March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor)49,999,998 $0.01 500,000 
Please refer to Note 3 - ''Chapter 11'' for further details on the changes to share capital.
v3.22.2.2
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income
Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three month period ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor) were as follows:
(In $ millions) 
Actuarial gain relating to pensionShare in unrealized loss from associated companiesChange in debt component on Archer bondTotal
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)(2)(28)4 (26)
Other comprehensive income— (1)— 
March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)(2)(29)5 (26)
Other comprehensive income— — 
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)(2)(24)5 (21)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the periods from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor) were as follows:
(In $ millions) 
Actuarial (loss)/gain relating to pensionShare in unrealized loss from associated companiesChange in debt component on Archer bondTotal
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor) (2)(19)6 (15)
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations— — 
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations— (2)(1)(3)
Recycling of accumulated other comprehensive loss on sale of Paratus Energy Services— 21 (5)16 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) (1)  (1)
Reset accumulated other comprehensive loss— — 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor) — — — — 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)—    
Other comprehensive income— — 
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)3   3 
v3.22.2.2
Risk management and financial instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Risk management and financial instruments Risk management and financial instruments
We are exposed to several market risks, including credit risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk. Our policy is to reduce our exposure to these risks, where possible, within boundaries deemed appropriate by the Board and Audit & Risk Committee. This may include the use of derivative instruments.
Credit risk
We have financial assets, including cash and cash equivalents, related party receivables, other receivables and certain amounts receivable on derivative instruments. These assets expose us to credit risk arising from possible default by the counterparty. Most of the counterparties are creditworthy financial institutions or large oil and gas companies and, as such, we do not expect any significant loss to result from non-performance by such counterparties. However, we have established an allowance on our trade receivables due from related parties reflecting their current financial position, lower credit rating and overdue balances.
We do not demand collateral in the normal course of business. As of June 30, 2022, the credit exposure of derivative financial instruments is limited to our interest rate cap.
Credit risk is also considered as part of our expected credit loss provision. For details on how we estimate expected credit losses refer to Note 5 - "Current expected credit losses".
Concentration of risk 
There is also a concentration of credit risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents to the extent that most of the amounts are carried with Citibank, Danske Bank A/S, DNB, SABB, and BTG Pactual. We consider these risks to be remote, but, from time to time, we may utilize instruments such as money market deposits to manage concentration of risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents. We also have a concentration of risk with respect to customers, including affiliated companies. For details on the customers with greater than 10% of contract revenues, refer to Note 6 - "Segment information". For details on amounts due from affiliated companies, refer to Note 24 - "Related party transactions".

Foreign exchange risk
It is customary in the oil and gas industry that a majority of our revenues and expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars, which is the functional currency of most of our subsidiaries and equity method investees. However, a portion of the revenues and expenses of certain of our subsidiaries and equity method investees are denominated in other currencies. We are therefore exposed to foreign exchange gains and losses that may arise on the revaluation or settlement of monetary balances denominated in foreign currencies. Our foreign exchange exposures primarily relate to cash and working capital balances denominated in foreign currencies. We do not expect these exposures to cause a significant amount of fluctuation in net income and do not currently hedge them. The effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates arising from our international operations has not had a material impact on our overall operating results.
Interest rate risk
Our exposure to interest rate risk relates mainly to our floating rate debt and balances of surplus funds placed with financial institutions. We manage this risk through the use of derivative arrangements. On May 11, 2018, we purchased an interest rate cap for $68 million to mitigate exposure to future increases of LIBOR. Following the termination of 81% of these derivatives in the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the notional amount covered by the cap is $834 million as at June 30, 2022 and results in 91% of our debt being hedged. The interest rate cap is not designated as a hedge and therefore we do not apply hedge accounting. The capped rate against the 3-month US LIBOR is 2.87% and covers the period from June 15, 2018 to June 15, 2023. The 3-month LIBOR rate as at June 30, 2022 was 2.285%
The new term loan and second lien debt facilities entered on emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings are referenced to the SOFR, while the Convertible Note is referenced to 3-month US LIBOR and has fallback previous for reference rate benchmark changes.
v3.22.2.2
Related party transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related party transactions Related party transactions
Prior to emerging from Chapter 11 proceedings on February 22, 2022, our main related parties included (i) affiliated companies over which we held significant influence, and (ii) companies who were either controlled by or whose operating policies were significantly influenced by Hemen, who was a major shareholder of the Predecessor Company. On emergence, Hemen's equity interest in Seadrill substantially decreased and, as a result, companies who were either controlled by or whose policies were significantly influenced by Hemen are no longer related parties. These include Archer, Frontline, Seatankers, Northern Drilling and Northern Ocean.
Companies over which we hold significant influence include Sonadrill, Gulfdrill and Paratus Energy Services Limited ("PES"), following the disposal of 65% of our PES equity interest. PES owns 100% of SeaMex and holds a 50% equity interest in Seabras Sapura. Prior to November 2, 2021, SeaMex was an affiliated company with which we held a 50% interest. On November 2, 2021, NSNCo purchased the residual equity in SeaMex, which led to it becoming a wholly owned subsidiary, until the disposal of NSNCo in January 2022. Aquadrill (formerly Seadrill Partners) was an affiliated company until it emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings in May 2021. The information presented within the Predecessor period of this note includes all services performed prior to May 2021.
In the following sections we provide an analysis of transactions with related parties and balances outstanding with related parties.
Related party revenue
The below table provides an analysis of related party revenues for periods presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Management fees revenues (a)
46 21 60 12 55 
Reimbursable revenue (b)
16 29 
Lease revenue (c)
12 
Total related party operating revenues57 43 74 19 96 
(a) We provide management and administrative services to SeaMex, PES, Sonadrill and, in the Predecessor period, Aquadrill. We provide operational and technical support services to SeaMex, Sonadrill and, in the Predecessor period, Aquadrill and Northern Ocean. We charge our affiliates for support services provided either on a cost-plus mark up or dayrate basis.
(b) We recognized reimbursable revenues from Sonadrill for project work on the Quenguela rig.
(c) Lease revenue earned on the charter of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana to Gulfdrill.
Related party operating expenses
The below table provides an analysis of related party operating expenses for periods presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
West Bollsta lease (d)
— (11)— — (21)
West Hercules lease (e)
— — — (3)— 
Other related party operating expenses (f)
— (2)— — (2)
Total related party operating expenses (13) (3)(23)
(d) Seadrill entered a charter agreement to lease the West Bollsta rig from Northern Ocean in 2020. During 2021, the charter was amended to cancel the drilling of the 10th well. Following emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, Northern Ocean is no longer a related party. Refer to Note 20 - ''Leases'' for details.
(e) Seadrill incurred operating lease expense related to its lease of the West Hercules following a lease modification in August 2021 which resulted in the lease being reclassified as an operating lease rather than a finance lease. Refer to Note 20 - ''Leases'' for further details. Following emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, SFL is no longer a related party.
(f) We received services from certain other related parties. These included management and administrative services from Frontline, warehouse rental from Seabras Sapura and other services from Archer and Seatankers. Following emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, these companies are no longer related parties.
Related party receivable balances
The below table provides an analysis of related party receivable balances for periods presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Related party loans and interest (g)
— 
Trading balances (h)
49 20 
Allowance for expected credit losses (i)
(1)(1)
Total related party receivables48 28 
Of which:
Amounts due from related parties - current48 28 
Amounts due from related parties - non-current— — 
(g) The Sponsor Minimum Liquidity Shortfall loan receivable from SeaMex, which earned interest at 6.5% plus 3-month US LIBOR, was fully settled in March 2022.
(h) Trading balances are primarily comprised of receivables from Gulfdrill for lease income, as well as from SeaMex, PES and Sonadrill for related party management and crewing fees. Per our contractual terms, these balances are either settled monthly or quarterly in arrears, or in certain cases, in advance.
(i) Allowances recognized for expected credit losses on our related party loan and trade receivables following adoption of accounting standard update 2016-13 - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. Refer to Note 5 - ''Current Expected Credit Losses'' for further information.
The below table provides an analysis of the receivable balance:
SuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Sonadrill 32 
Gulfdrill14 13 
PES / SeaMex12 
Gross amount receivable49 29 
Less: CECL allowance (1)(1)
Receivable net of CECL allowance 48 28 
Related party payable balances
The below table provides an analysis of related party payable balances as of June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Liabilities from Seadrill to SFL (j)
— 503 
Total related party liabilities 503 
Of which:
Amounts due to related parties - current— — 
Liabilities subject to compromise — 503 
(j) On filing for Chapter 11, our prepetition related party payables were reclassified to Liabilities subject to compromise ("LSTC") in our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 (Predecessor). Upon emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings in February 2022, all LSTC balances were extinguished with a gain on settlement recognized in "Reorganization items, net". For further information refer to Note 4 - ''Fresh Start accounting''. Also following emergence, SFL is no longer a related party.
The following table provides a summary of the related party lease liabilities to SFL as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor).
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
West Taurus lease liability
— 345 
West Linus lease liability
— 158 
Total lease liabilities to SFL 503 
Other related party transactions
We have made guarantees over performance to end customers on behalf of Sonadrill. We have not recognized a liability for any of these guarantees as we do not consider it to be probable that the guarantees would be called.
v3.22.2.2
Commitments and contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and contingencies Commitments and contingencies
Legal Proceedings
From time to time we are a party, as plaintiff or defendant, to lawsuits in various jurisdictions for demurrage, damages, off-hire and other claims and commercial disputes arising from the construction or operation of our drilling units, in the ordinary course of business or in connection with our acquisition or disposal activities. We believe that the resolution of such claims will not have a material impact, individually or in the aggregate, on our operations or financial condition. Our best estimate of the outcome of the various disputes has been reflected in our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2022 (Successor).
Oro Negro
The CEO of Perforadora Oro Negro, S. DE R.L. DE C.V ("Oro Negro"), a Mexican drilling rig contractor, filed a complaint personally and in his capacity as foreign representative of Oro Negro on June 6, 2019 in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, within Oro Negro’s Chapter 15 proceedings ancillary to its Mexican insolvency process. The complaint names Seadrill and its joint venture partner as co-defendants along with other defendants including Oro Negro bondholders. With respect to Seadrill, the complaint asserts claims relating to alleged tortious interference but does not seek to quantify damages. On August 25, 2019, Seadrill submitted a motion to dismiss the complaint on technical legal grounds. Oro Negro responded to this motion on October 25, 2019. The Company has the opportunity to reply to this in further support of the motion, the date of which has not yet been determined. Seadrill intends to vigorously defend against the claims Oro Negro asserts and dispute the allegations set forth in the complaint. The proceedings have been stayed since March, 2020. On August 6, 2021 the United States Bankruptcy Court was notified that the auction of Oro Negro’s assets was approved by the Mexican Concurso court. The stay in the bankruptcy proceeding will continue while a purchase is agreed.
Nigerian Cabotage Act litigation
Seadrill Mobile Units Nigeria Ltd ("SMUNL") commenced proceedings in May 2016 against the Honourable Minister for Transportation, the Attorney General of the Federation and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency ("NMASA") with respect to interpretation of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003 (the "Cabotage Act"). SMUNL is an Aquadrill entity which is the litigating party on behalf of both Aquadrill and Seadrill as the litigation relates to the West Capella (an Aquadrill rig) and the West Saturn and West Jupiter (Seadrill rigs). On June 28, 2019, the Federal High Court of Nigeria delivered a judgement finding that: (1) Drilling operations fall within the definition of "Coastal Trade" or "Cabotage" under the Act and (2) Drilling Rigs fall within the definition of "Vessels" under the Cabotage Act. On the basis of this decision, SMUNL and Seadrill were required to deduct 2% of their contract value and remit the same to NMASA and SMUNL was required to register for Cabotage with NMASA and pay all fees and tariffs as may be published in the guidelines that may be issued by the Minister of Transportation in accordance with the Cabotage Act. SMUNL filed an urgent notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal in July 2019 together with a request for an injunction restraining the authorities from any enforcement of the Cabotage Act pending appeal. Due to the volume of cases currently being handled by the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, we anticipate a decision within three to five years.
Although we intend to strongly pursue this appeal, we cannot predict the outcome of this case. We do not believe that it is probable that the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from this litigation will have a material effect on our financial position.
Lava Jato
The Brazilian markets have experienced heightened volatility in recent years due to the uncertainties derived from the ongoing investigations being conducted by the Office of the Brazilian Federal Prosecutor, the Brazilian Federal Police, the Brazilian Securities Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários), the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Økokrim) and other Brazilian and foreign public authorities, including the largest such investigation known as Lava Jato, and the impact that such investigations have on the Brazilian economy and political environment. Numerous elected officials, public servants and executives and other personnel of large and state-owned companies have been subject to investigation, arrest, criminal charges and other proceedings in connection with allegations of political corruption, including the acceptance of bribes by means of kickbacks on contracts granted by the government to several infrastructure, oil and gas and construction companies, among others. The profits of these kickbacks allegedly financed the political campaigns of political parties that were unaccounted for or not publicly disclosed and served to personally enrich the recipients of the bribery scheme.
On September 23, 2020, Seadrill's subsidiary Seadrill Serviços de Petroleo, Ltda was served with a search and seizure warrant from the Federal Police in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as part of the phase of Operation Lava Jato relating to individuals formally associated with Seadrill Serviços. At this time, Seadrill understands that this investigation has been closed.
Individuals who have had commercial arrangements with Seadrill have been identified in the Lava Jato investigations and the investigations by the Brazilian authorities are ongoing. The outcome of certain of these investigations is uncertain, but they have already had an adverse impact on the business, image and reputation of the implicated companies, and on the general market perception of the Brazilian economy. We cannot predict whether such allegations will lead to further political and economic instability or whether new allegations against government officials or executives will arise in the future. We also cannot predict the outcome of any such allegations on the Brazilian economy, and the Lava Jato investigation including its recent phases, could adversely affect our business and operations.
Any other material disputes or litigation
During the course of the preceding twelve months, the Company has not been involved in any other material litigation or legal proceedings.
Guarantees
We have issued guarantees in favor of third parties as follows, which is the maximum potential future payment for each type of guarantee:
SuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Guarantees in favor of customers
Guarantees to Northern Ocean (1)
100 150 
Guarantees to Sonadrill (2)
400 400 
Total500 550 
(1) Performance guarantees provided on behalf of Northern Ocean of $100 million as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) for the West Mira contract that finished in September 2021 and $150 million as at December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) for the West Mira contract and West Bollsta contracts that finished in May 2021 and February 2022 respectively.
(2) Performance guarantees provided on behalf of Sonadrill of $400 million as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and $400 million as at December 31, 2021 (Predecessor). The respective contract maturities are November 2022 for the Libongos ($50 million) and October 2023 for the Quenguela ($350 million).
As of June 30, 2022 (Successor) we have not recognized any liabilities for the above guarantees, as we do not consider it probable that the guarantees will be called.
v3.22.2.2
Fair value of financial instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair value of financial instruments Fair value of financial instruments
Fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost
The carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are measured at amortized cost as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021(Predecessor) are as follows:
Successor Predecessor
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In $ millions)Fair
value
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Carrying
value
Assets
Related party loans receivable (Level 2)
— — 
Liabilities
Liability subject to compromise- Secured credit facilities (Level 3)
— — 2,094 5,662 
Liability subject to compromise - Related Party Loans Payable (Level 3)
— — 176 503 
First Lien Senior Secured (Level 3)
181 184 — — 
Second Lien Senior Secured (Level 3)
734 734 — — 
Unsecured Convertible note - debt component (Level 3) *
37 50 — — 
* The conversion option, together with the issue discount, was recorded in the Predecessor equity which was subsequently cancelled on emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.
Financial instruments categorized as level 2
The fair value of related party loan receivable balances were assumed to be equal to their carrying value, after adjusting for expected credit losses. The loans were categorized as level 2 on the fair value hierarchy and were repaid in 2022. Other trading balances with related parties are not shown in the table above and are discussed in Note 24 - ''Related party transactions''.
Financial instruments categorized as level 3
Upon emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, our secured credit facilities were settled and replaced with the first and second lien senior notes and an unsecured convertible note. The fair values attributed to the first and second lien debt were derived by discounting the future cash flows associated with each facility, using a weighted average cost of capital range of 10.0% to 13.0%.
The fair value attributed to the unsecured convertible bond is bifurcated into two elements: the straight debt component is derived through a discounted cash flow approach, similarly to the one applied for the first and second lien debt, and the conversion option, which is derived through an option pricing model which forecasts equity volatility and compares the potential conversion redemption against historical and implied equity movements in comparable companies in our industry.
The fair values of the secured credit facilities as at December 31, 2021 were determined by reference to the secured credit facilities holder allocation of the Seadrill fair value post emergence. The fair value was derived using a discounted cash flow model of future free cash flows from each rig, using a weighted average cost of capital range of 17.0%.
Upon emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, our related party loans payable were extinguished and a gain recognized in "Reorganization items, net". The fair value of the related party loans payable as at December 31, 2021, for the West Taurus was derived
using the court approved maximum cash settlement amount of $0.25 million. For the West Linus the fair value was derived using a discounted cash flow model of future free cash flows based on the contractual cash flows under the bareboat charter agreement together with the LIBOR linked interest payments, as well as assumed cash outflows under the mandatory repurchase obligation at the end of the lease term. These cash flows were discounted using the weighted average cost of capital of 10%.
Our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable are by their nature short-term. As a result, the carrying values included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.
v3.22.2.2
Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
Novation of West Gemini
On July 1, 2022, we novated the remaining term of the current West Gemini contract with Total Energies in Angola to our Sonadrill joint venture. Seadrill will continue to manage the rig on behalf of Sonadrill.
Non-binding offer received for purchase of jackup rigs
On August 31, 2022, Seadrill announced that it had received a non-binding proposal for the acquisition of the legal entities that own and operate seven jackup rigs (AOD I, AOD II, AOD III, West Callisto, West Ariel, West Cressida and West Leda). The total consideration in a potential sale is expected to be in the range of $645 million to $700 million, inclusive of acquisition consideration and reimbursement for net reactivation, project and mobilization costs. Seadrill is currently considering the proposal and has not entered into any definitive agreements. There can be no assurances that the potential sale will be completed.
v3.22.2.2
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of presentation
Basis of presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The amounts are presented in United States dollar ("US dollar", "$" or "US$") rounded to the nearest million, unless otherwise stated.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial statements of Seadrill Limited, its consolidated subsidiaries, and any variable interest entity in which we are the primary beneficiary.
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all material adjustments that are considered necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required in complete annual financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual financial statements filed with the SEC on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) (SEC File No. 001-39327).
The financial information in this report has been prepared on the basis that we will continue as a going concern, which presumes that we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business as they come due.
Basis of consolidation
Basis of consolidation
We consolidate entities in which we control directly or indirectly more than 50% of the voting rights. We also consolidate entities in which we hold a variable interest where we are the primary beneficiary of the entity. Subsidiaries, even if fully owned, are excluded from the Consolidated Financial Statements if we are not the primary beneficiary under the variable interest model. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Fresh Start accounting Fresh Start accountingUpon emergence from bankruptcy on February 22, 2022 (the "Effective Date"), in accordance with ASC 852, Reorganizations ("ASC 852"), Seadrill Limited qualified for Fresh Start accounting and became a new entity for financial reporting purposes. We allocated the reorganization value resulting from Fresh Start accounting in accordance with the purchase price allocation performed as of the Effective Date.
Recently adopted accounting standards
Recently adopted accounting standards
We adopted the following accounting standard update ("ASUs") since the reporting date of our Form 20-F report (for the year ended December 31, 2021 (Predecessor)), which had no impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ASU 2020-06 - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging
Simplifies the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the issuer’s accounting for convertible debt instruments. Under current guidance, applying the separation models in ASC 470-20 to convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature or a cash conversion feature involves the recognition of a debt discount, which is amortized to interest expense. The elimination of these models will reduce reported interest expense and increase reported net income for entities that have issued a convertible instrument that was within the scope of those models before the adoption of ASU 2020-06. Seadrill does not have any instruments with beneficial conversion or cash conversion feature. Accordingly, adoption of this standard had no impact on the financial statements.
ASU 2021-05 - Lessors - Certain Leases With Variable Lease Payments
Requires a lessor to classify a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate (hereafter referred to as “variable payments”) as an operating lease on the commencement date of the lease if specified criteria are met. Seadrill does not have any sales-type or direct financing leases.
ASU 2021-08 - Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers
Requires contract assets and liabilities (i.e., deferred revenue) acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 606. The Company elected to early adopt and apply this standard as of January 1, 2022 as it is relevant to the emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and application of fresh-start accounting. The Company’s deferred revenues balances were evaluated on the basis of ASC 606 at the measurement date (in accordance with ASU 2021-08). No adjustment was made on transition.
ASU 2022-03 - Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions
Clarifies that a “contractual sale restriction prohibiting the sale of an equity security is a characteristic of the reporting entity holding the equity security” and is not included in the equity security's unit of account. Accordingly, an entity should not consider the contractual sale restriction when measuring the equity security’s fair value (i.e., the entity should not apply a discount related to the contractual sale restriction). In addition, the ASU prohibits an entity from recognizing a contractual sale restriction as a separate unit of account. Seadrill does not apply any discounts related to contractual sale restrictions.
Recently issued accounting standards
There are currently no recently issued ASUs that are expected to affect our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures in future periods.
Credit risk and concentration of risk
Credit risk
We have financial assets, including cash and cash equivalents, related party receivables, other receivables and certain amounts receivable on derivative instruments. These assets expose us to credit risk arising from possible default by the counterparty. Most of the counterparties are creditworthy financial institutions or large oil and gas companies and, as such, we do not expect any significant loss to result from non-performance by such counterparties. However, we have established an allowance on our trade receivables due from related parties reflecting their current financial position, lower credit rating and overdue balances.
We do not demand collateral in the normal course of business. As of June 30, 2022, the credit exposure of derivative financial instruments is limited to our interest rate cap.
Credit risk is also considered as part of our expected credit loss provision. Concentration of risk There is also a concentration of credit risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents to the extent that most of the amounts are carried with Citibank, Danske Bank A/S, DNB, SABB, and BTG Pactual. We consider these risks to be remote, but, from time to time, we may utilize instruments such as money market deposits to manage concentration of risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents. We also have a concentration of risk with respect to customers, including affiliated companies.
Foreign exchange risk Foreign exchange risk It is customary in the oil and gas industry that a majority of our revenues and expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars, which is the functional currency of most of our subsidiaries and equity method investees. However, a portion of the revenues and expenses of certain of our subsidiaries and equity method investees are denominated in other currencies. We are therefore exposed to foreign exchange gains and losses that may arise on the revaluation or settlement of monetary balances denominated in foreign currencies. Our foreign exchange exposures primarily relate to cash and working capital balances denominated in foreign currencies. We do not expect these exposures to cause a significant amount of fluctuation in net income and do not currently hedge them. The effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates arising from our international operations has not had a material impact on our overall operating results.
Interest rate risk Interest rate riskOur exposure to interest rate risk relates mainly to our floating rate debt and balances of surplus funds placed with financial institutions. We manage this risk through the use of derivative arrangements.
v3.22.2.2
Chapter 11 (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Reorganizations [Abstract]  
Schedule of allocation of shares The breakout shown below shows the equity allocation before and after the conversion of the convertible bond.
Recipient of SharesNumber of shares% allocationEquity dilution on conversion of convertible bond
Allocation to predecessor senior secured lenders41,499,99983.00 %78.85 %
Allocation to new money lenders - holders of subscription rights6,250,00112.50 %11.87 %
Allocation to new money lenders - backstop parties2,125,0004.25 %4.04 %
Allocation to predecessor shareholders124,9980.25 %0.24 %
Allocation to convertible bondholder— %5.00 %
Total shares issued on emergence49,999,998100.00 %100.00 %
Schedule of liabilities subject to compromise
Liabilities subject to compromise prior to emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, as presented on the consolidated balance sheet at February 22, 2022 immediately prior to emergence, included the following:
(In $ millions)February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)
Senior under-secured external debt5,662
Accounts payable and other liabilities35
Accrued interest on external debt34
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus
506
Liabilities subject to compromise6,237
Schedule of fresh-start adjustments The following table summarizes the reorganization items recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor), the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor), period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), and three and six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise (a)
3,581
Fresh Start valuation adjustments (b)
242
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services (c)
(112)
Advisory and professional fees (d)
(5)(35)(10)(44)(52)
Gain on write-off of related party payables88
Expense of predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Remeasurement of terminated lease to allowed claim
(186)
Interest income on surplus cash
1
Total reorganization items, net
(5)(27)(10)3,651(230)
a.Gain on liabilities subject to compromise
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, we settled liabilities subject to compromise in accordance with the Plan. This includes extinguishment of our secured external debt and amounts due under our sale and leaseback agreements with SFL Corporation. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
b.     Fresh Start valuation adjustments
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and under the application of Fresh Start accounting, we allocated the reorganization value to our assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The effects of the application of Fresh Start accounting applied as of February 22, 2022. The new basis of our assets and liabilities are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and the related adjustments were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the Predecessor. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
c.     Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services Ltd
The loss on deconsolidation reflects the impact of the sale of 65% of Seadrill's interest in Paratus Energy Services (formerly NSNCo), as we deconsolidated the carrying value of the net assets of Paratus and recorded the 35% retained interest at fair value. The difference between the net assets deconsolidated and retained 35% interest represents a loss on deconsolidation.
(In $ millions)January 20, 2022
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022(152)
Fair value of retained 35% interest in Paratus Energy Services
56
Reclassification of NSNCo accumulated other comprehensive losses to income on disposal(16)
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services(112)
d.     Advisory and professional fees
Professional and advisory fees incurred for post-petition Chapter 11 expenses. Professional and advisory expenses have been incurred post-emergence but relate to our Chapter 11 proceedings.The explanatory notes provide additional information with regard to the adjustments recorded, the methods used to determine fair value and significant assumptions or inputs.
February 22, 2022
February 23, 2022
(In $ millions)
PredecessorReorganization AdjustmentsFresh Start AdjustmentsSuccessor
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents28174(a)355
Restricted cash135(50)(b)85
Accounts receivable, net201201
Amount due from related parties, net4242
Other current assets206(17)(c)31(k)220
Total current assets865731903
Non-current assets
Investment in associated companies81(17)(l)64
Drilling units1,778(175)(d)279(m)1,882
Restricted cash6969
Deferred tax assets91(n)10
Equipment11(2)(o)9
Other non-current assets1329(p)42
Total non-current assets1,961(175)2902,076
Total assets2,826(168)3212,979
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable5959
Other current liabilities22252(e)17(q)291
Total current liabilities2815217350
Liabilities subject to compromise6,237(6,237)(f)
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt951(g)951
Deferred tax liabilities7(1)(r)6
Other non-current liabilities11063(s)173
Total non-current liabilities117951621,130
EQUITY
Predecessor common shares of par value10(10)(h)
Predecessor additional paid-in capital3,504(3,504)(h)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)1(h)
Retained (deficit)/earnings(7,322)7,080(i)242(t)
Successor common shares of par value
Successor additional paid-in capital1,499(j)1,499
Total shareholders’ (deficit)/equity(3,809)5,0662421,499
Total liabilities and equity2,826(168)3212,979
Reorganization Adjustments
(a)Reflects the net cash receipts that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Proceeds from the issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Settlement of the Prepetition Credit Agreement(683)
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Payment of success-based advisor fees(28)
Payment of the arrangement & financing fee for the Term Loan Facility(5)
Transfer of cash to restricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding(2)
Change in cash and cash equivalents74
(b)Reflects the net restricted cash payments that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Payment of net scrap rig proceeds to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims(45)
Return of cash collateral to SFL for the amended West Linus lease agreement(7)
Cash transferred from unrestricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding2
Change in restricted cash(50)
(c)Reflects the change in other current assets for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Expense of the Commitment Premium and other capitalized debt issuance costs(24)
Recognition of the right-of-use asset associated with the modified West Linus bareboat lease 24
Change in other current assets(17)
(d)Reflects the change in drilling units for the derecognition of the West Linus of $175 million associated with modification of lease.
(e)Reflects the change in other current liabilities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Accrued liability due to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds27
Recognition of lease liability and other accrued liability associated with the amended West Linus lease25
Change in other current liabilities52
(f)Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan:

(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Senior under-secured external debt5,662
Accounts payable and other liabilities35
Accrued interest on external debt34
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus
506
Total liabilities subject to compromise6,237
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility(717)
Premium associated with the Term Loan Facility(9)
Debt issuance costs(30)
Payment of the rig sale proceeds(45)
Amounts due to Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds not yet paid(27)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims(1,244)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to the Rights Offering Participants(187)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares associated with the Equity Commitment Premium(64)
Derecognition of West Linus rig and return of cash collateral
(182)
Reversal of the release of certain general unsecured operating accruals(35)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
(g)Reflects the changes in long-term debt for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Record the premium on the Term Loan Facility and New Second Lien Facility43
Change in long-term debt
951
(h)Reflects the cancellation of the Predecessor’s common shares, additional paid in capital, and accumulated other comprehensive income.
(i)Reflects the cumulative net impact on retained loss as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
Release of general unsecured operating accruals35
Payment of success fees recognized on the Effective Date(28)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Impact to net income3,571
Cancellation of Predecessor common shares and additional paid in capital3,513
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to Predecessor equity holders(4)
Net impact to retained loss7,080
(j)Reflects the reorganization adjustments made to the Successor additional paid-in capital:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims1,456
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to Predecessor equity holders4
Fair value of the conversion option on the Convertible Bond39
Successor additional paid-in capital
1,499
Fresh Start Adjustments
(k)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts68
Write-off of current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(15)
Off-market right-of-use asset adjustment for the West Hercules and West Linus
(22)
Change in other current assets31
(l)Reflects the fair value adjustment to the investments in Paratus of $14 million and in Sonadrill of $3 million.
(m)Reflects the fair value adjustment to drilling units and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(n)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax assets of $1 million for favorable management contracts.
(o)Reflects the fair value adjustment to equipment and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(p)Reflects fair value adjustment to other non-current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts42
Write-off of non-current portion of historical favorable contracts held at amortized cost(9)
Write-off of non-current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current assets29
(q)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts18
Write-off of current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(1)
Change in other current liabilities17
(r)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax liabilities of $1 million to write-off previously recognized Fresh Start balances.
(s)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other non-current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts67
Write-off of non-current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current liabilities63
(t)Reflects the cumulative impact of the Fresh Start accounting adjustments discussed above.
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Reorganizations [Abstract]  
Reconciliation Of Enterprise Value And Reorganization Value
The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated fair value of the Successor’s common shares as of the Effective Date:
(In $ millions, except per share amount)
As at February 23, 2022
(Successor)
Enterprise value2,095
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents at emergence355
Less: Fair value of long-term debt(951)
Implied value of Successor equity
1,499
Shares issued upon emergence
49,999,998
Per share value (US$)
29.98
The following table reconciles enterprise value to the reorganization value of the Successor (i.e., value of the total assets of the Successor) as of the Effective Date:
(In $ millions)
As at February 23, 2022
(Successor)
Enterprise value2,095
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents at emergence355
Plus: Non-interest-bearing current liabilities350
Plus: Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities
179
Total value of Successor Entity's assets on Emergence
2,979
Schedule of fresh-start adjustments The following table summarizes the reorganization items recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor), the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor), period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), and three and six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise (a)
3,581
Fresh Start valuation adjustments (b)
242
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services (c)
(112)
Advisory and professional fees (d)
(5)(35)(10)(44)(52)
Gain on write-off of related party payables88
Expense of predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Remeasurement of terminated lease to allowed claim
(186)
Interest income on surplus cash
1
Total reorganization items, net
(5)(27)(10)3,651(230)
a.Gain on liabilities subject to compromise
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, we settled liabilities subject to compromise in accordance with the Plan. This includes extinguishment of our secured external debt and amounts due under our sale and leaseback agreements with SFL Corporation. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
b.     Fresh Start valuation adjustments
On emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings and under the application of Fresh Start accounting, we allocated the reorganization value to our assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The effects of the application of Fresh Start accounting applied as of February 22, 2022. The new basis of our assets and liabilities are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and the related adjustments were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the Predecessor. Refer to Note 4 - "Fresh Start accounting" for further information.
c.     Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services Ltd
The loss on deconsolidation reflects the impact of the sale of 65% of Seadrill's interest in Paratus Energy Services (formerly NSNCo), as we deconsolidated the carrying value of the net assets of Paratus and recorded the 35% retained interest at fair value. The difference between the net assets deconsolidated and retained 35% interest represents a loss on deconsolidation.
(In $ millions)January 20, 2022
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022(152)
Fair value of retained 35% interest in Paratus Energy Services
56
Reclassification of NSNCo accumulated other comprehensive losses to income on disposal(16)
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services(112)
d.     Advisory and professional fees
Professional and advisory fees incurred for post-petition Chapter 11 expenses. Professional and advisory expenses have been incurred post-emergence but relate to our Chapter 11 proceedings.The explanatory notes provide additional information with regard to the adjustments recorded, the methods used to determine fair value and significant assumptions or inputs.
February 22, 2022
February 23, 2022
(In $ millions)
PredecessorReorganization AdjustmentsFresh Start AdjustmentsSuccessor
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents28174(a)355
Restricted cash135(50)(b)85
Accounts receivable, net201201
Amount due from related parties, net4242
Other current assets206(17)(c)31(k)220
Total current assets865731903
Non-current assets
Investment in associated companies81(17)(l)64
Drilling units1,778(175)(d)279(m)1,882
Restricted cash6969
Deferred tax assets91(n)10
Equipment11(2)(o)9
Other non-current assets1329(p)42
Total non-current assets1,961(175)2902,076
Total assets2,826(168)3212,979
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable5959
Other current liabilities22252(e)17(q)291
Total current liabilities2815217350
Liabilities subject to compromise6,237(6,237)(f)
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt951(g)951
Deferred tax liabilities7(1)(r)6
Other non-current liabilities11063(s)173
Total non-current liabilities117951621,130
EQUITY
Predecessor common shares of par value10(10)(h)
Predecessor additional paid-in capital3,504(3,504)(h)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)1(h)
Retained (deficit)/earnings(7,322)7,080(i)242(t)
Successor common shares of par value
Successor additional paid-in capital1,499(j)1,499
Total shareholders’ (deficit)/equity(3,809)5,0662421,499
Total liabilities and equity2,826(168)3212,979
Reorganization Adjustments
(a)Reflects the net cash receipts that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Receipt of cash from the issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Proceeds from the issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Settlement of the Prepetition Credit Agreement(683)
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Payment of success-based advisor fees(28)
Payment of the arrangement & financing fee for the Term Loan Facility(5)
Transfer of cash to restricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding(2)
Change in cash and cash equivalents74
(b)Reflects the net restricted cash payments that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Payment of net scrap rig proceeds to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims(45)
Return of cash collateral to SFL for the amended West Linus lease agreement(7)
Cash transferred from unrestricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding2
Change in restricted cash(50)
(c)Reflects the change in other current assets for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Expense of the Commitment Premium and other capitalized debt issuance costs(24)
Recognition of the right-of-use asset associated with the modified West Linus bareboat lease 24
Change in other current assets(17)
(d)Reflects the change in drilling units for the derecognition of the West Linus of $175 million associated with modification of lease.
(e)Reflects the change in other current liabilities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Accrued liability due to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds27
Recognition of lease liability and other accrued liability associated with the amended West Linus lease25
Change in other current liabilities52
(f)Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan:

(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Senior under-secured external debt5,662
Accounts payable and other liabilities35
Accrued interest on external debt34
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus
506
Total liabilities subject to compromise6,237
Payment of the AOD cash out option(116)
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility(717)
Premium associated with the Term Loan Facility(9)
Debt issuance costs(30)
Payment of the rig sale proceeds(45)
Amounts due to Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds not yet paid(27)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims(1,244)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to the Rights Offering Participants(187)
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares associated with the Equity Commitment Premium(64)
Derecognition of West Linus rig and return of cash collateral
(182)
Reversal of the release of certain general unsecured operating accruals(35)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
(g)Reflects the changes in long-term debt for the following activities:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Issuance of the Term Loan Facility175
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility683
Issuance of the Convertible Bonds50
Record the premium on the Term Loan Facility and New Second Lien Facility43
Change in long-term debt
951
(h)Reflects the cancellation of the Predecessor’s common shares, additional paid in capital, and accumulated other comprehensive income.
(i)Reflects the cumulative net impact on retained loss as follows:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise3,581
Release of general unsecured operating accruals35
Payment of success fees recognized on the Effective Date(28)
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy(17)
Impact to net income3,571
Cancellation of Predecessor common shares and additional paid in capital3,513
Issuance of New Seadrill Common Shares to Predecessor equity holders(4)
Net impact to retained loss7,080
(j)Reflects the reorganization adjustments made to the Successor additional paid-in capital:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims1,456
Fair value of New Seadrill Common Shares issued to Predecessor equity holders4
Fair value of the conversion option on the Convertible Bond39
Successor additional paid-in capital
1,499
Fresh Start Adjustments
(k)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts68
Write-off of current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(15)
Off-market right-of-use asset adjustment for the West Hercules and West Linus
(22)
Change in other current assets31
(l)Reflects the fair value adjustment to the investments in Paratus of $14 million and in Sonadrill of $3 million.
(m)Reflects the fair value adjustment to drilling units and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(n)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax assets of $1 million for favorable management contracts.
(o)Reflects the fair value adjustment to equipment and the elimination of accumulated depreciation.
(p)Reflects fair value adjustment to other non-current assets for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts42
Write-off of non-current portion of historical favorable contracts held at amortized cost(9)
Write-off of non-current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current assets29
(q)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts18
Write-off of current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(1)
Change in other current liabilities17
(r)Reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred tax liabilities of $1 million to write-off previously recognized Fresh Start balances.
(s)Reflects the fair value adjustment to other non-current liabilities for the following:
(In $ millions)
February 22, 2022
(Predecessor)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts67
Write-off of non-current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost(4)
Change in other non-current liabilities63
(t)Reflects the cumulative impact of the Fresh Start accounting adjustments discussed above.
v3.22.2.2
Segment information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of segment results
Total operating revenue
Operating revenues consist of contract revenues, reimbursable revenues, management contract revenues and other revenues. The segmental analysis of operating revenues is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment 101 118 136 78 232 
Floaters 141 69 194 85 154 
Jackups 42 30 60 24 60 
Other— — — 
Total operating revenues284 219 390 187 452 
Depreciation
We record depreciation expense to reduce the carrying value of drilling unit and equipment balances to their residual value over their expected remaining useful economic lives. The segmental analysis of depreciation is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment22 11 43 
Floaters17 10 24 19 
Jackups15 21 
Total35 41 50 21 83 
Amortization of intangibles
We record amortization of favorable and unfavorable contracts over the remaining lives of the contracts. The segmental analysis of amortization is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment— — — 
Floaters— — — 
Jackups— — — 
Other— — — — 
Total15  18   
Operating profit/(loss) - Net profit/(loss)
The segmental analysis is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment(161)(2)16 (177)
Floaters18 (20)30 (27)
Jackups(2)12 (1)
Other(6)(49)(47)
Operating profit / (loss)25 (228)27 40 (252)
Unallocated items: 
Total financial and other items(53)(33)(50)3,672 (311)
Income taxes(8)(9)(9)(2)(11)
Net (loss) / profit from continuing operations(36)(270)(32)3,710 (574)
Drilling units - Total assets
The segmental analysis of drilling assets and total assets is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31,
2021
Harsh Environment314 709 
Floaters1,111 524 
Jackups475 544 
Total drilling units 1,900 1,777 
Unallocated items:
Investments in associated companies58 27 
Assets held for sale— 1,103 
Cash and restricted cash468 535 
Other assets497 437 
Total assets2,923 3,879 
Drilling units - Capital expenditures
The segmental analysis of capital expenditures is shown in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Harsh Environment12217 
Floaters58 74 18 12 
Jackups15 16 10 
Other  1   
Total74 30 91 22 40 
Schedule of revenues and fixed assets by geographic area The following presents our revenues and fixed assets by geographic area:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Norway72 117 106 78 234 
Angola72 35 97 43 53 
United States43 14 56 20 46 
Saudi Arabia31 22 44 18 42 
Canada29 — 29 — — 
Brazil25 31 41 19 54 
Others (1)
12 — 17 23 
Total284 219 390 187 452 
(1) Other countries represent countries in which we operate that individually had revenues representing less than 10% of total revenues earned for any of the periods presented.
Fixed assets – drilling units (1)
Drilling unit fixed assets by geographic area based on location as at end of the period are as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31,
2021
Brazil332 169 
Norway314 710 
United States276 92 
Saudi Arabia199 224 
Spain285 47 
Other (2)
494 535 
Drilling units1,900 1,777 
(1)     Asset locations at the end of a period are not necessarily indicative of the geographic distribution of the revenues or operating profits generated by such assets during such period.
(2)     "Other" represents countries in which we operate that individually had fixed assets representing less than 10% of total fixed assets for any of the periods presented.
Schedule of customer with contract revenues by major customers
We had the following customers with total revenues greater than 10% in any of the periods presented:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Sonadrill 16 %%15 %%%
ConocoPhillips14 %20 %14 %12 %19 %
Var Energi 11 %— %12 %10 %— %
Saudi Aramco11 %10 %11 %10 %%
Equinor10 %14 %%%13 %
Lundin— %14 %%10 %12 %
Other38 %33 %39 %41 %39 %
v3.22.2.2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers
The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from our contracts with customers:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022 As at December 31,
2021
Accounts receivable, net157 169 
Current contract liabilities (classified within other current liabilities)(22)(25)
Non-current contract liabilities (classified within other non-current liabilities)(8)(10)
Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the period, from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) are as follows:
(In $ millions)  Contract Liabilities
Net contract liability at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)  (35)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance  16 
Net contract liability at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)(19)
Net contract liability at February 23, 2022 (Successor)  (19)
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(3)
Net contract liability at March 31, 2022 (Successor)(22)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance14 
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(22)
Net contract liability at June 30, 2022 (Successor)(30)
The Company does not have any contract assets.
Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor) are as follows:
(In $ millions)Contract Liabilities
Net contract liability at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)(31)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(2)
Net contract liability at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)(28)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue(8)
Net contract liability at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)(31)
v3.22.2.2
Other revenues (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Revenues [Abstract]  
Other revenues
Other revenues consist of the following:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Leasing revenues12 
Other— — — — 
Total other revenues7 6 9 5 12 
Leasing revenue represents revenue earned on the charter of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana to Gulfdrill, one of our related parties. Refer to Note 24 - "Related party transactions".
v3.22.2.2
Other operating items (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other operating items
Other operating items consist of the following:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Impairment of long lived assets— (152)— — (152)
Gain on disposals— 11 — 11 
Other— — — — 
Total other operating items (141) 2 (138)
v3.22.2.2
Interest expense (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Interest Expense [Abstract]  
Summary of interest expense
Interest expense consists of the following:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Cash and payment-in-kind interest on debt facilities(30)— (41)— (24)
Interest on SFL leases— (22)— (7)(55)
Unwinding of debt premium— — — — 
Interest expense(30)(22)(40)(7)(79)
Cash and payment-in-kind interest on debt facilities
We incur cash and payment-in-kind interest on our debt facilities. This is summarized in the table below.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Pre-filing senior credit facilities — — — — (24)
Post-emergence first-lien senior secured (3)— (5)— — 
Post-emergence second lien senior secured (26)— (35)— — 
Post-emergence unsecured convertible bond(1)— (1)— — 
Cash and payment-in-kind interest(30) (41) (24)
v3.22.2.2
Earnings/(Loss) per share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted EPS
The components of the numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS/LPS were as follows:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations(36)(270)(32)3,710 (574)
Loss from discontinued operations— (24)— (4)(31)
(Loss)/profit available to stockholders(36)(294)(32)3,706 (605)
Effect of dilution— — — — — 
Diluted (loss)/profit available to stockholders(36)(294)(32)3,706 (605)
The components of the denominator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS/LPS were as follows:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Basic (loss)/earnings per share: 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding50 100 50 100 100 
Diluted(loss)/earnings per share: 
Effect of dilution— — — — — 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of dilution50 100 50 100 100 
The basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share were as follows:
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations(0.72)(2.69)(0.64)36.96(5.72)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations(0.72)(2.69)(0.64)36.96(5.72)
Basic loss per share from discontinued operations(0.24)(0.04)(0.31)
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations(0.24)(0.04)(0.31)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share(0.72)(2.93)(0.64)36.92(6.03)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share(0.72)(2.93)(0.64)36.92(6.03)
v3.22.2.2
Restricted cash (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]  
Schedule of restricted cash
Restricted cash as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) was as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Demand deposit pledged as collateral for tax related guarantee70 63 
Cash held in escrow in Saudi Arabia23 23 
Accounts pledged as collateral for performance bonds and similar guarantees11 28 
Accounts pledged as collateral for guarantees related to rig recycling11 14 
Proceeds from rig sales47 
Accounts pledged as collateral for SFL leases37 
Other11 
Total restricted cash132 223 
Restricted cash is presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Current restricted cash62 160 
Non-current restricted cash70 63 
Total restricted cash132 223 
v3.22.2.2
Other Assets (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Schedule of other assets
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor), other assets included the following:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Favorable drilling and management services contracts84 
Taxes receivable49 48 
Prepaid expenses50 54 
Deferred contract costs36 15 
Right of use asset20 24 
Reimbursable amounts due from customers11 13 
Restructuring backstop commitment fee— 20 
Derivative asset - Interest rate cap— 
Other20 35 
Total other assets275 218 
Other assets were presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Other current assets242 191 
Other non-current assets33 27 
Total other assets275 218 
The following table summarizes the movement for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)266 (256)10 
Amortization — — 
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)266 (256)10 
Amortization — — 
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)266 (256)10 
The following table summarizes the movement for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 (Successor) and June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)266 (257)9 
Amortization— — — 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)266 (257)9 
Fresh Start accounting(156)257 101 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)110 — 110 
Amortization— (6)(6)
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)110 (6)104 
Amortization (20)(20)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)110 (26)84 
Amortization of favorable contracts
The table below shows the amounts relating to favorable contracts that is expected to be amortized over the following periods:
Period ended December 31
(In $ millions)2022202320242025 and thereafterTotal
Amortization of favorable contracts373121484
v3.22.2.2
Investment in associated companies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of investment in associated companies
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor), the carrying values of our investments in associated companies were as follows.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Paratus Energy Services33 — 
Sonadrill25 27 
Gulfdrill— — 
Total investment in associated companies58 27 
v3.22.2.2
Drilling units (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of drilling units
The following table summarizes the movement for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)3,108 (988)2,120 
Additions10 — 10 
Depreciation— (41)(41)
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)3,118 (1,029)2,089 
Additions29 — 29 
Depreciation (39)(39)
Impairment(152)— (152)
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)2,995 (1,068)1,927 
The following table summarizes the movement for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)2,685 (908)1,777 
Additions22 — 22 
Disposal of West Venture
(23)23 — 
Depreciation— (21)(21)
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)2,684 (906)1,778 
Derecognition of West Linus
(211)36 (175)
Fresh Start accounting(591)870 279 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)1,882 — 1,882 
Additions17 — 17 
Depreciation— (15)(15)
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)1,899 (15)1,884 
Additions74  74 
Disposal of Sevan Brasil and Sevan Driller
(24)— (24)
Depreciation (34)(34)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)1,949 (49)1,900 
v3.22.2.2
Equipment (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Equipment The following table summarizes the movement for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)39 (20)19 
Depreciation— (1)(1)
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)39 (21)18
Depreciation— (2)(2)
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)39 (23)16 
The following table summarizes the movement for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and the period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
CostAccumulated depreciationNet book value
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)39 (28)11 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)39 (28)11 
Fresh Start adjustments(30)28 (2)
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)9  9 
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)9  9 
Additions— 
Depreciation— (1)(1)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)10 (1)9 
v3.22.2.2
Debt (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of debt
The table below sets our external debt agreements as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Secured debt:
Term Loan Facility175 — 
Second Lien Facility699 — 
Total Secured debt 874  
Unsecured notes
Unsecured convertible notes50 — 
Total Unsecured notes50  
Total principal debt 924  
Exit fee
Term Loan Facility— 
Second Lien Facility35 — 
Debt premium
Term Loan Facility— 
Total debt968  
Debt was presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Debt due within one year21 — 
Long-term debt947 — 
Total debt 968  
Debt maturities
The outstanding debt as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) is repayable as follows, for the years ended December 31:
(In $ millions)Term LoanSecond Lien Convertible NoteTotal repayments
2023— 42 — 42 
2024— 42 — 42 
2025— 42 — 42 
2026180 42 — 222 
2027— 566 — 566 
2028 and thereafter— — 50 50 
Total debt principal and exit fee payments180 734 50 964 
v3.22.2.2
Other liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Other liabilities
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor), other liabilities included the following:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Accrued expenses86 81 
Uncertain tax positions87 85 
Unfavorable contracts to be amortized77 
Employee withheld taxes, social security and vacation payments35 46 
Lease liabilities36 35 
Contract liabilities30 35 
Taxes payable25 27 
Accrued interest expense— 
Other liabilities21 29 
Total other liabilities402 344 

Other liabilities are presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Other current liabilities241 230 
Other non-current liabilities161 114 
Total other liabilities402 344 
Movement in unfavorable drilling contracts (Predecessor)
The following table summarizes the movement in unfavorable drilling contracts and management services contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)66 (59)7 
Amortization — — 
As at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)66 (59)7 
Amortization — — 
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)66 (59)7 
The following table summarizes the movement in unfavorable drilling contracts and management services contracts for the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and from February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor):
 (In $ millions)
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor)66 (60)6 
Amortization— — — 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)66 (60)6 
Fresh Start accounting19 60 79 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor)85 — 85 
Amortization— (3)(3)
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)85 (3)82 
Amortization (5)(5)
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)85 (8)77 
Amounts relating to unfavorable contracts that Is expected to be amortized
The table below shows the amounts relating to unfavorable contracts that is expected to be amortized over the following periods:
Period ended December 31
(In $ millions)Remainder of 2022202320242025 and thereafterTotal
Amortization of unfavorable contracts24 24 22 77 
v3.22.2.2
Leases (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of future undiscounted cash flows For operating leases where we are the lessee, our future undiscounted cash flows as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) are as follows:
(In $ millions)Year ended December 31
Remainder of 202230 
2023
2024
2025
2026 and thereafter
Total39 
Schedule of reconciliation and supplementary information
The following table gives a reconciliation between the undiscounted cash flows and the related operating lease liability recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Total undiscounted cash flows39 37 
Less discount(3)(2)
Operating lease liability36 35 
Of which:
Current29 30 
Non-current
The following table gives supplementary information regarding our lease accounting for the three months ended June 30, 2022 (Successor) and June 30, 2021 (Predecessor), the period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor), the period February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022 (Successor) and the six months ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor):
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ million)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Operating lease cost:
Operating lease cost1422045
Short-term lease cost121
Total lease cost1522255
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities- Operating Cash flows1522255
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities during the period - Non-cash Investing items4424
Weighted-average remaining lease term in months2112212212
Weighted-average discount rate%29 %%%29 %
Schedule of operating subleases The estimated future undiscounted cash flows on these leases are as follows:
(In $ millions)Year ended December 31
202214 
202328 
202421 
2025 and thereafter20 
Total83 
v3.22.2.2
Common shares (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of share capital
Share capital as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) was as follows:
Issued and fully paid share capital
SharesPar value each$
As at January 1, 2022 and February 22, 2022 (Predecessor)100,384,435 $0.10 10,038,444 
Cancellation of Predecessor equity(100,384,435)$0.10 (10,038,444)
Issuance of Successor common stock49,999,998 $0.01 500,000 
As at February 23, 2022, March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor)49,999,998 $0.01 500,000 
Please refer to Note 3 - ''Chapter 11'' for further details on the changes to share capital.
v3.22.2.2
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three month period ended June 30, 2021 (Predecessor) were as follows:
(In $ millions) 
Actuarial gain relating to pensionShare in unrealized loss from associated companiesChange in debt component on Archer bondTotal
As at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)(2)(28)4 (26)
Other comprehensive income— (1)— 
March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)(2)(29)5 (26)
Other comprehensive income— — 
As at June 30, 2021 (Predecessor)(2)(24)5 (21)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the periods from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) and February 23, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022 (Successor) were as follows:
(In $ millions) 
Actuarial (loss)/gain relating to pensionShare in unrealized loss from associated companiesChange in debt component on Archer bondTotal
As at January 1, 2022 (Predecessor) (2)(19)6 (15)
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations— — 
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations— (2)(1)(3)
Recycling of accumulated other comprehensive loss on sale of Paratus Energy Services— 21 (5)16 
As at February 22, 2022 (Predecessor) (1)  (1)
Reset accumulated other comprehensive loss— — 
As at February 23, 2022 (Successor) — — — — 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 
As at March 31, 2022 (Successor)—    
Other comprehensive income— — 
As at June 30, 2022 (Successor)3   3 
v3.22.2.2
Related party transactions (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of related party transactions
The below table provides an analysis of related party revenues for periods presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Management fees revenues (a)
46 21 60 12 55 
Reimbursable revenue (b)
16 29 
Lease revenue (c)
12 
Total related party operating revenues57 43 74 19 96 
(a) We provide management and administrative services to SeaMex, PES, Sonadrill and, in the Predecessor period, Aquadrill. We provide operational and technical support services to SeaMex, Sonadrill and, in the Predecessor period, Aquadrill and Northern Ocean. We charge our affiliates for support services provided either on a cost-plus mark up or dayrate basis.
(b) We recognized reimbursable revenues from Sonadrill for project work on the Quenguela rig.
(c) Lease revenue earned on the charter of the West Castor, West Telesto and West Tucana to Gulfdrill.
Related party operating expenses
The below table provides an analysis of related party operating expenses for periods presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessorSuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)Three months ended June 30, 2022Three months ended June 30, 2021Period from February 23, 2022 through June 30, 2022Period from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
West Bollsta lease (d)
— (11)— — (21)
West Hercules lease (e)
— — — (3)— 
Other related party operating expenses (f)
— (2)— — (2)
Total related party operating expenses (13) (3)(23)
(d) Seadrill entered a charter agreement to lease the West Bollsta rig from Northern Ocean in 2020. During 2021, the charter was amended to cancel the drilling of the 10th well. Following emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, Northern Ocean is no longer a related party. Refer to Note 20 - ''Leases'' for details.
(e) Seadrill incurred operating lease expense related to its lease of the West Hercules following a lease modification in August 2021 which resulted in the lease being reclassified as an operating lease rather than a finance lease. Refer to Note 20 - ''Leases'' for further details. Following emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, SFL is no longer a related party.
(f) We received services from certain other related parties. These included management and administrative services from Frontline, warehouse rental from Seabras Sapura and other services from Archer and Seatankers. Following emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings, these companies are no longer related parties.
Related party receivable balances
The below table provides an analysis of related party receivable balances for periods presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Related party loans and interest (g)
— 
Trading balances (h)
49 20 
Allowance for expected credit losses (i)
(1)(1)
Total related party receivables48 28 
Of which:
Amounts due from related parties - current48 28 
Amounts due from related parties - non-current— — 
(g) The Sponsor Minimum Liquidity Shortfall loan receivable from SeaMex, which earned interest at 6.5% plus 3-month US LIBOR, was fully settled in March 2022.
(h) Trading balances are primarily comprised of receivables from Gulfdrill for lease income, as well as from SeaMex, PES and Sonadrill for related party management and crewing fees. Per our contractual terms, these balances are either settled monthly or quarterly in arrears, or in certain cases, in advance.
(i) Allowances recognized for expected credit losses on our related party loan and trade receivables following adoption of accounting standard update 2016-13 - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. Refer to Note 5 - ''Current Expected Credit Losses'' for further information.
The below table provides an analysis of the receivable balance:
SuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Sonadrill 32 
Gulfdrill14 13 
PES / SeaMex12 
Gross amount receivable49 29 
Less: CECL allowance (1)(1)
Receivable net of CECL allowance 48 28 
Related party payable balances
The below table provides an analysis of related party payable balances as of June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) presented in this report.
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Liabilities from Seadrill to SFL (j)
— 503 
Total related party liabilities 503 
Of which:
Amounts due to related parties - current— — 
Liabilities subject to compromise — 503 
(j) On filing for Chapter 11, our prepetition related party payables were reclassified to Liabilities subject to compromise ("LSTC") in our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 (Predecessor). Upon emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings in February 2022, all LSTC balances were extinguished with a gain on settlement recognized in "Reorganization items, net". For further information refer to Note 4 - ''Fresh Start accounting''. Also following emergence, SFL is no longer a related party.
The following table provides a summary of the related party lease liabilities to SFL as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Predecessor).
SuccessorPredecessor
(In $ millions)As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
West Taurus lease liability
— 345 
West Linus lease liability
— 158 
Total lease liabilities to SFL 503 
v3.22.2.2
Commitments and contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of guarantees in favor of third parties
We have issued guarantees in favor of third parties as follows, which is the maximum potential future payment for each type of guarantee:
SuccessorPredecessor
 (In $ millions)
As at June 30, 2022As at December 31, 2021
Guarantees in favor of customers
Guarantees to Northern Ocean (1)
100 150 
Guarantees to Sonadrill (2)
400 400 
Total500 550 
(1) Performance guarantees provided on behalf of Northern Ocean of $100 million as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) for the West Mira contract that finished in September 2021 and $150 million as at December 31, 2021 (Predecessor) for the West Mira contract and West Bollsta contracts that finished in May 2021 and February 2022 respectively.
(2) Performance guarantees provided on behalf of Sonadrill of $400 million as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and $400 million as at December 31, 2021 (Predecessor). The respective contract maturities are November 2022 for the Libongos ($50 million) and October 2023 for the Quenguela ($350 million).
v3.22.2.2
Fair value of financial instruments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost
The carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are measured at amortized cost as at June 30, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021(Predecessor) are as follows:
Successor Predecessor
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In $ millions)Fair
value
Carrying
value
Fair
value
Carrying
value
Assets
Related party loans receivable (Level 2)
— — 
Liabilities
Liability subject to compromise- Secured credit facilities (Level 3)
— — 2,094 5,662 
Liability subject to compromise - Related Party Loans Payable (Level 3)
— — 176 503 
First Lien Senior Secured (Level 3)
181 184 — — 
Second Lien Senior Secured (Level 3)
734 734 — — 
Unsecured Convertible note - debt component (Level 3) *
37 50 — — 
* The conversion option, together with the issue discount, was recorded in the Predecessor equity which was subsequently cancelled on emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.
v3.22.2.2
General information (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
rig
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of offshore drilling units owned and operated 21
Number of leased rigs 2
Number of offshore drilling units managed and operated for related parties 7
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Number of offshore drilling units managed and operated for related parties 7
Rig reactivation costs | Minimum  
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Estimated economic useful life 2 years
Rig reactivation costs | Maximum  
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Estimated economic useful life 5 years
SeaMex Limited  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of offshore drilling units managed and operated for related parties 5
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Number of offshore drilling units managed and operated for related parties 5
Sonadrill  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of offshore drilling units managed and operated for related parties 2
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Number of offshore drilling units managed and operated for related parties 2
v3.22.2.2
Chapter 11 - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
2 Months Ended 11 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2022
Feb. 10, 2021
Feb. 22, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Jan. 20, 2022
Nov. 02, 2021
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Total debt       $ 0 $ 968,000,000 $ 951,000,000    
Rights offering percentage   12.50%            
Backstop parties, equity commitment premium percentage   4.25%            
Backstop parties, commitment premium   7.50%            
Backstop parties, commitment premium   $ 20,000,000            
% allocation     100.00%          
Reorganization value, rig asset derecognized     $ 175,000,000          
Reorganization value, financial liability rig asset derecognized     161,000,000          
Reorganization value, cash held as collateral     7,000,000          
Interest expense, not recorded due to reorganization     $ 48,000,000 $ 298,000,000        
Paratus Energy Services                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Ownership interest (as percent)         35.00%   35.00%  
Class 4 credit agreement claimants                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
% allocation     83.00%          
Rights offering participants                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
% allocation     12.50%          
Backstop parties                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
% allocation     4.25%          
Class 9 predecessor shareholders                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
% allocation     0.25%          
NSNCo | SeaMex Limited                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired               100.00%
NSNCo                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners             35.00%  
NSNCo | NSNCo Noteholders                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent             65.00%  
Maximum | Reorganized Seadrill                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent   83.00%            
Minimum | Reorganized Seadrill                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent   16.75%            
Allowed credit agreement claim                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Total debt   $ 683,000,000            
New first lien facility                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity   300,000,000            
New first lien term loan                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity   175            
New first lien revolving credit facility                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 125,000,000            
Hermen convertible bond | Convertible debt                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Debt instrument, face amount $ 50,000,000              
Debt conversion, converted instrument, rate 5.00%              
v3.22.2.2
Chapter 11 - Schedule of Allocation of Shares (Details) - shares
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Feb. 21, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]            
Shares issued (in shares) 49,999,998 49,999,998 49,999,998 49,999,998 100,384,435 100,384,435
% allocation       100.00%    
Equity dilution on conversion of convertible bond       100.00%    
Allocation to predecessor senior secured lenders            
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]            
Shares issued (in shares)       41,499,999    
% allocation       83.00%    
Equity dilution on conversion of convertible bond       78.85%    
Allocation to new money lenders - holders of subscription rights            
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]            
Shares issued (in shares)       6,250,001    
% allocation       12.50%    
Equity dilution on conversion of convertible bond       11.87%    
Allocation to new money lenders - backstop parties            
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]            
Shares issued (in shares)       2,125,000    
% allocation       4.25%    
Equity dilution on conversion of convertible bond       4.04%    
Allocation to predecessor shareholders            
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]            
Shares issued (in shares)       124,998    
% allocation       0.25%    
Equity dilution on conversion of convertible bond       0.24%    
Allocation to convertible bondholder            
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]            
Shares issued (in shares)       0    
% allocation       0.00%    
Equity dilution on conversion of convertible bond       5.00%    
v3.22.2.2
Chapter 11 - Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]        
Liabilities subject to compromise $ 0 $ 0   $ 6,235
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment        
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]        
Senior under-secured external debt     $ 5,662  
Accounts payable and other liabilities     35  
Accrued interest on external debt     34  
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus     506  
Liabilities subject to compromise     $ 6,237  
v3.22.2.2
Chapter 11- Schedule of Fresh-Start Adjustments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jan. 20, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise     $ 0   $ 0      
Fresh-start valuation adjustments     0   0      
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services     0   0      
Advisory and professional fees     (5)   (10)      
Gain on write-off of related party payables     0   0      
Expense of predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy     0   0      
Remeasurement of terminated lease to allowed claim     0   0      
Interest income on surplus cash     0   0      
Total reorganization items, net   $ 3,651 (5) $ (27) (10) $ (230)    
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022 $ (152)   $ 58   $ 58   $ 64 $ 27
Fair value of retained 35% interest in Paratus Energy Services 56              
Reclassification of NSNCo accumulated other comprehensive losses to income on disposal (16)              
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services $ (112)              
Paratus Energy Services                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Ownership interest (as percent) 35.00%   35.00%   35.00%      
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022     $ 33   $ 33     $ 0
NSNCo | NSNCo Noteholders                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent 65.00%              
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment                
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise   3,581   0   0    
Fresh-start valuation adjustments   242   0   0    
Loss on deconsolidation of Paratus Energy Services   (112)   0   0    
Advisory and professional fees   (44)   (35)   (52)    
Gain on write-off of related party payables   0   8   8    
Expense of predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy   (17)   0   0    
Remeasurement of terminated lease to allowed claim   0   0   (186)    
Interest income on surplus cash   1   0   0    
Total reorganization items, net   3,651   $ (27)   $ (230)    
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022   $ 81            
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
Feb. 23, 2022
USD ($)
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Enterprise value $ 2,095
Minimum  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Enterprise value 1,795
Maximum  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Enterprise value 2,396
Median  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Enterprise value $ 2,095
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting -Reconciliation Of Enterprise Value And Reorganization Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
2 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reorganizations [Abstract]        
Enterprise value $ 2,095      
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents at emergence 355   $ 336 $ 312
Less: Fair value of long-term debt (951)      
Implied value of Successor equity $ 1,499      
Shares issued upon emergence (in shares) 49,999,998 49,999,998    
Per share value (US$) (in usd per share) $ 29.98      
Plus: Non-interest-bearing current liabilities $ 350   21 0
Plus: Non-interest-bearing non-current liabilities 179   $ 947 $ 0
Total value of Successor Entity's assets on Emergence $ 2,979      
v3.22.2.2
Fresh-Start Accounting- Schedule of Adjustments in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Feb. 21, 2022
Jan. 20, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 336,000,000   $ 355,000,000       $ 312,000,000      
Restricted cash 62,000,000   85,000,000       160,000,000      
Accounts receivable, net 157,000,000   201,000,000       169,000,000      
Amounts due from related parties, net 48,000,000   42,000,000       28,000,000      
Other current assets 242,000,000   220,000,000       191,000,000      
Total current assets 845,000,000   903,000,000       1,963,000,000      
Investments in associated companies 58,000,000   64,000,000     $ (152,000,000) 27,000,000      
Drilling units 1,900,000,000   1,882,000,000       1,777,000,000      
Restricted cash 70,000,000   69,000,000       63,000,000      
Deferred tax assets 8,000,000   10,000,000       11,000,000      
Equipment 9,000,000   9,000,000       11,000,000      
Other Assets, Noncurrent 33,000,000   42,000,000       27,000,000      
Total non-current assets 2,078,000,000   2,076,000,000       1,916,000,000      
Total assets 2,923,000,000   2,979,000,000       3,879,000,000      
Trade accounts payable     59,000,000              
Other current liabilities 241,000,000   291,000,000       230,000,000      
Total current liabilities 337,000,000   350,000,000       1,237,000,000      
Liabilities subject to compromise 0   0       6,235,000,000      
Total debt 968,000,000   951,000,000       0      
Deferred tax liabilities 8,000,000   6,000,000       9,000,000      
Other non-current liabilities 161,000,000   173,000,000       114,000,000      
Total non-current liabilities 1,116,000,000   1,130,000,000       123,000,000      
Predecessor common shares of par value 500,000 $ 500,000 500,000   $ 10,038,444   10,038,444      
Additional paid-in capital 1,499,000,000   1,499,000,000       3,504,000,000      
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 3,000,000           (15,000,000)      
Retained loss (32,000,000)           (7,215,000,000)      
Total equity/(deficit) 1,470,000,000 $ 1,503,000,000 1,499,000,000 $ (3,809,000,000)     (3,716,000,000) $ (3,740,000,000) $ (3,451,000,000) $ (3,140,000,000)
Total liabilities and equity $ 2,923,000,000   2,979,000,000       $ 3,879,000,000      
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment                    
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                    
Cash and cash equivalents       281,000,000            
Restricted cash       135,000,000            
Accounts receivable, net       201,000,000            
Amounts due from related parties, net       42,000,000            
Other current assets       206,000,000            
Total current assets       865,000,000            
Investments in associated companies       81,000,000            
Drilling units       1,778,000,000            
Restricted cash       69,000,000            
Deferred tax assets       9,000,000            
Equipment       11,000,000            
Other Assets, Noncurrent       13,000,000            
Total non-current assets       1,961,000,000            
Total assets       2,826,000,000            
Trade accounts payable       59,000,000            
Other current liabilities       222,000,000            
Total current liabilities       281,000,000            
Liabilities subject to compromise       6,237,000,000            
Deferred tax liabilities       7,000,000            
Other non-current liabilities       110,000,000            
Total non-current liabilities       117,000,000            
Predecessor common shares of par value       10,000,000            
Additional paid-in capital       3,504,000,000            
Accumulated other comprehensive loss       (1,000,000)            
Retained loss       (7,322,000,000)            
Total equity/(deficit)       (3,809,000,000)            
Total liabilities and equity       2,826,000,000            
Reorganization Adjustments                    
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                    
Cash and cash equivalents       74,000,000            
Restricted cash       (50,000,000)            
Other current assets       (17,000,000)            
Total current assets       7,000,000            
Drilling units       (175,000,000)            
Total non-current assets       (175,000,000)            
Total assets       (168,000,000)            
Other current liabilities       52,000,000            
Total current liabilities       52,000,000            
Liabilities subject to compromise       (6,237,000,000)            
Total debt       951,000,000            
Total non-current liabilities       951,000,000            
Predecessor common shares of par value       (10,000,000)            
Additional paid-in capital     1,499,000,000 (3,504,000,000)            
Accumulated other comprehensive loss       1,000,000            
Retained loss       7,080,000,000            
Total equity/(deficit)     $ 1,499,000,000 5,066,000,000            
Total liabilities and equity       (168,000,000)            
Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment                    
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                    
Other current assets       31,000,000            
Total current assets       31,000,000            
Investments in associated companies       (17,000,000)            
Drilling units       279,000,000            
Deferred tax assets       1,000,000            
Equipment       (2,000,000)            
Other Assets, Noncurrent       29,000,000            
Total non-current assets       290,000,000            
Total assets       321,000,000            
Other current liabilities       17,000,000            
Total current liabilities       17,000,000            
Liabilities subject to compromise       0            
Deferred tax liabilities       (1,000,000)            
Other non-current liabilities       63,000,000            
Total non-current liabilities       62,000,000            
Retained loss       242,000,000            
Total equity/(deficit)       242,000,000            
Total liabilities and equity       $ 321,000,000            
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]        
Proceeds from debt   $ 175 $ 0 $ 0
Reorganization Adjustments        
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]        
Settlement of the Prepetition Credit Agreement $ (683)      
Payment of the AOD cash out option (116)      
Payment of success-based advisor fees (28)      
Payment of the arrangement & financing fee for the Term Loan Facility (30)      
Transfer of cash to restricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding (2)      
Change in cash and cash equivalents 74      
Reorganization Adjustments | Term Loan Facility        
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]        
Proceeds from debt 175      
Payment of the arrangement & financing fee for the Term Loan Facility (5)      
Reorganization Adjustments | Convertible Bonds        
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]        
Proceeds from debt 50      
Reorganization Adjustments | New Second Lien Facility        
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]        
Proceeds from debt $ 683      
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Restricted Cash (Details) - Reorganization Adjustments
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Payment of net scrap rig proceeds to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims $ (45)
Return of cash collateral to SFL for the amended West Linus lease agreement (7)
Transfer of cash to restricted cash for the professional fee escrow account funding 2
Change in restricted cash $ (50)
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Other Current Assets (Details) - Reorganization Adjustments
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy $ 17
Expense of the Commitment Premium and other capitalized debt issuance costs 24
Recognition of the right-of-use asset associated with the modified West Linus bareboat lease 24
Change in other current assets (17)
Lease modification expense $ 175
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Other Current Liabilities (Details) - Reorganization Adjustments
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Accrued liability due to holders of Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds $ 27
Recognition of lease liability and other accrued liability associated with the amended West Linus lease 25
Change in other current liabilities $ 52
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Liabilities Subject to Compromise (Details) - USD ($)
2 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]          
Accrued interest on external debt       $ 5,000,000 $ 0
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus       36,000,000 35,000,000
Liabilities subject to compromise $ 0     $ 0 $ 6,235,000,000
Issuance of common stock $ 0   $ (500,000)    
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment          
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]          
Senior under-secured external debt   $ 5,662,000,000 5,662,000,000    
Accounts payable and other liabilities   35,000,000 35,000,000    
Accrued interest on external debt   34,000,000 34,000,000    
Amounts due to SFL Corporation under leases for the West Taurus and West Linus   506,000,000 506,000,000    
Liabilities subject to compromise   6,237,000,000 6,237,000,000    
Reorganization Adjustments          
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]          
Liabilities subject to compromise   (6,237,000,000) $ (6,237,000,000)    
Payment of the AOD cash out option   (116,000,000)      
Premium associated with the Term Loan Facility   (9,000,000)      
Debt issuance costs   (30,000,000)      
Payment of the rig sale proceeds   (45,000,000)      
Amounts due to Prepetition Credit agreement claims for sold rig proceeds not yet paid   (27,000,000)      
Derecognition of West Linus rig and return of cash collateral   (182,000,000)      
Reversal of the release of certain general unsecured operating accruals   (35,000,000)      
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise   3,581,000,000      
Reorganization Adjustments | Equity commitment premium          
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]          
Issuance of common stock   (64,000,000)      
Reorganization Adjustments | Holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims          
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]          
Issuance of common stock   (1,244,000,000)      
Reorganization Adjustments | Rights offering participants          
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]          
Issuance of common stock   (187,000,000)      
Reorganization Adjustments | New Second Lien Facility          
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]          
Issuance of the New Second Lien Facility   $ (717,000,000)      
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Long-term Debt (Details) - Reorganization Adjustments
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Record the premium on the Term Loan Facility and New Second Lien Facility $ 43
Change in long-term debt 951
Term Loan Facility  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Issuance of long-term debt 175
New Second Lien Facility  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Issuance of long-term debt 683
Convertible Bonds  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Issuance of long-term debt $ 50
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Retained Loss (Details) - USD ($)
2 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]      
Cancellation of Predecessor equity $ 0   $ (10,038,444)
Issuance of Successor common stock 0   500,000
Retained loss      
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]      
Cancellation of Predecessor equity 3,513,000,000    
Issuance of Successor common stock $ (4,000,000)    
Reorganization Adjustments      
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]      
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise   $ 3,581,000,000  
Reversal of the release of certain general unsecured operating accruals   35,000,000  
Payment of success-based advisor fees   (28,000,000)  
Expense of Predecessor Directors & Officers insurance policy   (17,000,000)  
Impact to net income   3,571,000,000 $ 3,571,000,000
Net impact to retained loss   $ 7,080,000,000  
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Additional Paid-In Capital (Details) - USD ($)
2 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                  
Issuance of Successor common stock $ 0   $ 500,000            
Successor additional paid-in capital 1,499,000,000 $ (3,809,000,000) (3,809,000,000) $ 1,470,000,000 $ 1,503,000,000 $ (3,716,000,000) $ (3,740,000,000) $ (3,451,000,000) $ (3,140,000,000)
Additional paid-in capital                  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                  
Issuance of Successor common stock 4,000,000                
Successor additional paid-in capital 1,499,000,000     $ 1,499,000,000 $ 1,499,000,000   $ 3,504,000,000 $ 3,504,000,000 $ 3,504,000,000
Reorganization Adjustments                  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                  
Successor additional paid-in capital $ 1,499,000,000 5,066,000,000 $ 5,066,000,000            
Reorganization Adjustments | Holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims                  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                  
Issuance of Successor common stock   1,244,000,000              
Reorganization Adjustments | Additional paid-in capital                  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                  
Fair value of the conversion option on the Convertible Bond   39,000,000              
Reorganization Adjustments | Additional paid-in capital | Holders of Prepetition Credit Agreement claims                  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                  
Issuance of Successor common stock   1,456,000,000              
Reorganization Adjustments | Additional paid-in capital | Predecessor Equity Holders                  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]                  
Issuance of Successor common stock   $ 4,000,000              
v3.22.2.2
Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Fresh Start adjustments (Details) - Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment
$ in Millions
Feb. 22, 2022
USD ($)
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts $ 68
Write-off of current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost (15)
Off-market right-of-use asset adjustment for the West Hercules and West Linus (22)
Change in other current assets 31
Deferred tax asset, adjustment 1
Record fair value adjustment for favorable drilling and management service contracts 42
Write-off of non-current portion of historical favorable contracts held at amortized cost (9)
Write-off of non-current portion of deferred mobilization costs held at amortized cost 4
Change in other non-current assets 29
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts 18
Write-off of current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost (1)
Other liabilities 17
Decrease deferred tax liabilities (1)
Record fair value adjustment for unfavorable drilling contracts 67
Write-off of non-current portion of historical unfavorable contracts held at amortized cost (4)
Change in other non-current liabilities 63
NSNCo  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Fair value adjustment, investments 14
Sonadrill  
Reorganization, Chapter 11 [Line Items]  
Fair value adjustment, investments $ 3
v3.22.2.2
Current Expected Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Credit Loss [Abstract]    
Allowance for expected credit losses $ 1 $ 1
v3.22.2.2
Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
contract
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 3
v3.22.2.2
Segment information - Results by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Feb. 23, 2022
Jan. 20, 2022
Jan. 01, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jan. 01, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                    
Total operating revenues $ 187 $ 284 $ 219 $ 390 $ 452          
Depreciation 21 35 41 50 83          
Amortization of intangibles 0 15 0 18 0          
Operating loss - Net loss                    
Operating profit/(loss) 40 25 (228) 27 (252)          
Unallocated items:                    
Total financial and other items 3,672 (53) (33) (50) (311)          
Income tax expense (2) (8) (9) (9) (11)          
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations 3,710 (36) (270) (32) (574)          
Drilling units   1,900   1,900         $ 1,777  
Carrying value of Paratus Energy Services equity at January 20, 2022   58   58   $ 64 $ (152)   27  
Assets held for sale   0   0         1,103  
Cash and restricted cash 509 468 593 468 593 509   $ 535 535 $ 659
Other assets   497   497         437  
Total assets   2,923   2,923   $ 2,979     3,879  
Drilling units - capital expenditures 22 74 30 91 40          
Harsh Environment                    
Unallocated items:                    
Drilling units   314   314         709  
Drilling units - capital expenditures 2 1 12 1 17          
Floaters                    
Unallocated items:                    
Drilling units   1,111   1,111         524  
Drilling units - capital expenditures 18 58 9 74 12          
Jackups                    
Unallocated items:                    
Drilling units   475   475         $ 544  
Drilling units - capital expenditures 2 15 8 16 10          
Operating Segments | Harsh Environment                    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                    
Total operating revenues 78 101 118 136 232          
Depreciation 7 9 22 11 43          
Amortization of intangibles 0 5 0 7 0          
Operating loss - Net loss                    
Operating profit/(loss) 16 7 (161) (2) (177)          
Operating Segments | Floaters                    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                    
Total operating revenues 85 141 69 194 154          
Depreciation 6 17 10 24 19          
Amortization of intangibles 0 6 0 4 0          
Operating loss - Net loss                    
Operating profit/(loss) 9 18 (20) 30 (27)          
Operating Segments | Jackups                    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                    
Total operating revenues 24 42 30 60 60          
Depreciation 8 9 9 15 21          
Amortization of intangibles 0 4 0 5 0          
Operating loss - Net loss                    
Operating profit/(loss) 12 6 2 (2) (1)          
Other | Other                    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                    
Total operating revenues 0 0 2 0 6          
Amortization of intangibles 0 0 0 2 0          
Operating loss - Net loss                    
Operating profit/(loss) 3 (6) (49) 1 (47)          
Unallocated items:                    
Drilling units - capital expenditures $ 0 $ 0 $ 1 $ 0 $ 1          
v3.22.2.2
Segment Information - Geographic (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues $ 187 $ 284 $ 219 $ 390 $ 452  
Drilling units   1,900   1,900   $ 1,777
Norway            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues 78 72 117 106 234  
Drilling units   314   314   710
Angola            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues 43 72 35 97 53  
United States            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues 20 43 14 56 46  
Drilling units   276   276   92
Saudi Arabia            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues 18 31 22 44 42  
Drilling units   199   199   224
Canada            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues 0 29 0 29 0  
Brazil            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues 19 25 31 41 54  
Drilling units   332   332   169
Others            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Total operating revenues $ 9 12 $ 0 17 $ 23  
Drilling units   494   494   535
Spain            
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]            
Drilling units   $ 285   $ 285   $ 47
v3.22.2.2
Segment information - Major Customers (Details) - Contract revenues - Customer concentration risk
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Sonadrill          
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 8.00% 16.00% 9.00% 15.00% 8.00%
ConocoPhillips          
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 12.00% 14.00% 20.00% 14.00% 19.00%
Var Energi          
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 10.00% 11.00% 0.00% 12.00% 0.00%
Saudi Aramco          
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 10.00% 11.00% 10.00% 11.00% 9.00%
Equinor          
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 9.00% 10.00% 14.00% 8.00% 13.00%
Lundin          
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 10.00% 0.00% 14.00% 1.00% 12.00%
Other          
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 41.00% 38.00% 33.00% 39.00% 39.00%
v3.22.2.2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, net $ 157 $ 201 $ 169
Current contract liabilities (classified within other current liabilities) (22)   (25)
Non-current contract liabilities (classified within other non-current liabilities) $ (8)   $ (10)
v3.22.2.2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Significant Changes in Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]          
Contract liabilities, beginning balance $ (19) $ (35) $ (22) $ (28) $ (31)
Amortization of revenue that was included in the beginning contract liability balance   16 14 5 5
Cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue (3)   (22) (8) (2)
Contract liabilities, ending balance $ (22) $ (19) $ (30) $ (31) $ (28)
v3.22.2.2
Other revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]          
Leasing revenues $ 4 $ 7 $ 6 $ 9 $ 12
Other 1 0 0 0 0
Other revenues          
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]          
Total other revenues $ 5 $ 7 $ 6 $ 9 $ 12
v3.22.2.2
Other operating items (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]          
Impairment $ 0 $ 0 $ (152) $ 0 $ (152)
Gain on disposals 2 0 11 0 11
Other operating income 0 0 0 0 3
Total other operating items $ 2 $ 0 $ (141) $ 0 $ (138)
v3.22.2.2
Other operating items - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Gain on disposals $ 2 $ 0 $ 11 $ 0 $ 11
PT Duta Marina          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Gain on disposals     7    
Northern Ocean          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Gain on disposals     $ 4    
v3.22.2.2
Interest expense - Schedule of Interest expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Interest Expense [Abstract]          
Cash and payment-in-kind interest on debt facilities $ 0 $ (30) $ 0 $ (41) $ (24)
Interest on SFL leases (7) 0 (22) 0 (55)
Unwinding of debt premium 0 0 0 1 0
Interest expense $ (7) $ (30) $ (22) $ (40) $ (79)
v3.22.2.2
Interest expense - Interest on Debt Facilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total debt principal $ 0 $ (30) $ 0 $ (41) $ (24)
Pre-filing senior credit facilities          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total debt principal 0 0 0 0 (24)
Post-emergence first-lien senior secured          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total debt principal 0 (3) 0 (5) 0
Post-emergence second lien senior secured          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total debt principal 0 (26) 0 (35) 0
Post-emergence unsecured convertible bond          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total debt principal $ 0 $ (1) $ 0 $ (1) $ 0
v3.22.2.2
Taxation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Income tax expense $ 2 $ 8 $ 9 $ 9   $ 11
Effective tax rate 0.10%     (39.00%)    
Secretariat of the Federal Revenue Bureau of Brazil            
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss         $ 124  
Norwegian Tax Administration            
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss         17  
Nigerian Tax Authority            
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss         171  
Kuwaiti Tax Authority            
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss         12  
Mexican Tax Authority            
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]            
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss         $ 82  
v3.22.2.2
Earnings/(Loss) per share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]          
(Loss)/profit from continuing operations $ 3,710 $ (36) $ (270) $ (32) $ (574)
Loss from discontinued operations (4) 0 (24) 0 (31)
(Loss)/profit available to stockholders 3,706 (36) (294) (32) (605)
Effect of dilution 0 0 0 0 0
Diluted (loss)/profit available to stockholders $ 3,706 $ (36) $ (294) $ (32) $ (605)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share:          
Weighted average number of shares (in shares) 100 50 100 50 100
Diluted(loss)/earnings per share:          
Effect on dilution (in shares) 0 0 0 0 0
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of dilution (in shares) 100 50 100 50 100
Basic (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations (in USD per share) $ 36.96 $ (0.72) $ (2.69) $ (0.64) $ (5.72)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share from continuing operations (in USD per share) 36.96 (0.72) (2.69) (0.64) (5.72)
Basic loss per share from discontinued operations (in USD per share) (0.04) 0 (0.24) 0 (0.31)
Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations (in USD per share) (0.04) 0 (0.24) 0 (0.31)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share (in USD per share) 36.92 (0.72) (2.93) (0.64) (6.03)
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 36.92 $ (0.72) $ (2.93) $ (0.64) $ (6.03)
v3.22.2.2
Restricted cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Current restricted cash $ 62 $ 85 $ 160
Non-current restricted cash 70 $ 69 63
Total restricted cash 132   223
Demand deposit pledged as collateral for tax related guarantee      
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Total restricted cash 70   63
Cash held in escrow in Saudi Arabia      
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Total restricted cash 23   23
Accounts pledged as collateral for performance bonds and similar guarantees      
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Total restricted cash 11   28
Accounts pledged as collateral for guarantees related to rig recycling      
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Total restricted cash 11   14
Proceeds from rig sales      
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Total restricted cash 2   47
Accounts pledged as collateral for SFL leases      
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Total restricted cash 6   37
Other      
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]      
Total restricted cash $ 9   $ 11
v3.22.2.2
Other Assets - Other Asset Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Assets [Abstract]    
Favorable drilling and management services contracts $ 84 $ 9
Taxes receivable 49 48
Prepaid expenses 50 54
Deferred contract costs 36 15
Right of use asset 20 24
Reimbursable amounts due from customers 11 13
Restructuring backstop commitment fee 0 20
Derivative asset - Interest rate cap 5 0
Other 20 35
Total other assets $ 275 $ 218
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Noncurrent
v3.22.2.2
Other Assets - Balance Sheet Presentation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Assets [Abstract]      
Other current assets $ 242 $ 220 $ 191
Other non-current assets 33 $ 42 27
Total other assets $ 275   $ 218
v3.22.2.2
Other Assets - Roll forward (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Other Assets [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance, Gross carrying amount $ 110   $ 110 $ 266 $ 266 $ 110 $ 266 $ 266
Beginning balance, Accumulated amortization (6)   (26) (256) (256) 0 (257) (256)
Beginning balance, Net carrying amount 104   84 10 10 110 9 10
Ending balance, Gross carrying amount 110   110 266 266 110 266 266
Ending balance, Accumulated amortization (6)   (26) (256) (256) 0 (257) (256)
Ending balance, Net carrying amount 104   84 10 10 110 $ 9 $ 10
Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment                
Other Assets [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance, Gross carrying amount           (156)    
Beginning balance, Accumulated amortization           257    
Beginning balance, Net carrying amount           101    
Ending balance, Gross carrying amount           (156)    
Ending balance, Accumulated amortization           257    
Ending balance, Net carrying amount           101    
Reorganization, chapter 11, predecessor, before adjustment                
Other Assets [Roll Forward]                
Beginning balance, Gross carrying amount           266    
Beginning balance, Accumulated amortization           (257)    
Beginning balance, Net carrying amount           9    
Ending balance, Gross carrying amount           266    
Ending balance, Accumulated amortization           (257)    
Ending balance, Net carrying amount           $ 9    
Other Assets                
Other Assets [Roll Forward]                
Amortization $ (6) $ 0 $ (20) $ 0 $ 0      
v3.22.2.2
Other Assets - Narrative (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Other Assets [Abstract]  
Weighted average remaining amortization period for the favorable contracts 14 months
v3.22.2.2
Other Assets - Amortization (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Other Assets [Abstract]  
2022 $ 37
2023 31
2024 2
2025 and thereafter 14
Total $ 84
v3.22.2.2
Investment in associated companies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Jan. 20, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Investments in associated companies $ 58 $ 64 $ (152) $ 27
Paratus Energy Services        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Investments in associated companies 33     0
Sonadrill        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Investments in associated companies 25     27
Gulfdrill        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Investments in associated companies $ 0     $ 0
v3.22.2.2
Investment in associated companies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Feb. 23, 2022
Jan. 20, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Income (loss) from equity method investments $ (2,000,000) $ (8,000,000) $ 0 $ (6,000,000)   $ 1,000,000      
Investments in associated companies   $ 58,000,000   $ 58,000,000 $ 58,000,000   $ 64,000,000 $ (152,000,000) $ 27,000,000
Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Investments in associated companies $ (17,000,000)                
Paratus Energy Services                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Ownership interest (as percent)   35.00%   35.00% 35.00%     35.00%  
Equity method investments, fair value disclosure               $ 56,000,000  
Income (loss) from equity method investments       $ (6,000,000)          
Investments in associated companies   $ 33,000,000   $ 33,000,000 $ 33,000,000       $ 0
Paratus Energy Services | Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Assets, fair value adjustment         $ 39,000,000        
Paratus Energy Services                  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent               65.00%  
Guarantees, fair value disclosure               $ 0  
v3.22.2.2
Drilling units (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cost                    
Impairment     $ 0 $ 0 $ (152,000)   $ 0 $ (152,000)    
Drilling units                    
Cost                    
Opening balance $ 2,684,000 $ 2,684,000 2,685,000 1,899,000 3,118,000 $ 3,108,000 2,684,000 3,108,000    
Additions   17,000 22,000 74,000 29,000 10,000        
Impairment         (152,000)          
Disposals     (23,000) (24,000)            
Derecognition of West Linus 211,000                  
Closing balance 1,882,000 1,899,000 2,684,000 1,949,000 2,995,000 3,118,000 1,949,000 2,995,000    
Accumulated depreciation                    
Opening balance 906,000 906,000 908,000 15,000 1,029,000 988,000 906,000 988,000    
Depreciation   (15,000) (21,000) (34,000) (39,000) (41,000)        
Disposals     23,000 0            
Derecognition of West Linus 36,000                  
Closing balance 0 15,000 906,000 49,000 1,068,000 1,029,000 49,000 1,068,000    
Disposals, Net     0 (24,000)            
Derecognition of West Linus (175,000)                  
Net book value (1,882,000) (1,884,000) (1,778,000) $ (1,900,000) $ (1,927,000) $ (2,089,000) (1,900,000) $ (1,927,000) $ (1,777,000) $ (2,120,000)
Drilling units | Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment                    
Cost                    
Opening balance 591,000 591,000         591,000      
Closing balance     591,000              
Accumulated depreciation                    
Opening balance $ 870,000 $ 870,000         $ 870,000      
Closing balance     870,000              
Net book value     $ 279,000              
v3.22.2.2
Drilling units - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Apr. 07, 2022
Jan. 19, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Reorganization value, rig asset derecognized       $ 175      
Drilling units              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Additions     $ 17 $ 22 $ 74 $ 29 $ 10
Drilling units | West Venture rig              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Proceeds from sale of rigs   $ 7          
Drilling units | Sevan Driller rig              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Proceeds from sale of rigs $ 18            
Drilling units | Sevan Brasil rig              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Proceeds from sale of rigs $ 6            
Drilling units | West Carina, West Jupiter, West Leda, West Ariel and West Cressida rigs              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Additions         52    
Drilling units | West Tellus and West Saturn rigs              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Additions         $ 17    
v3.22.2.2
Equipment (Details) - Equipment - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cost                
Opening balance $ 39 $ 39 $ 9 $ 39 $ 39      
Additions     1          
Closing balance 9 39 10 39 39      
Accumulated depreciation                
Opening balance (28) (28) 0 (21) (20)      
Depreciation     (1) (2) (1)      
Closing balance 0 (28) (1) (23) (21)      
Net book value 9 11 $ 9 $ 16 $ 18 $ 9 $ 11 $ 19
Reorganization Adjustments                
Cost                
Opening balance (30)              
Closing balance   (30)            
Accumulated depreciation                
Opening balance $ 28              
Closing balance   28            
Net book value   $ (2)            
v3.22.2.2
Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Reorganization items, net paid $ (3,651) $ 5 $ 27 $ 10   $ 230
Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment | Equipment            
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]            
Reorganization items, net paid         $ (2)  
v3.22.2.2
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total principal debt $ 924   $ 0
Total debt 968 $ 951 0
Debt due within one year 21 350 0
Long-term debt 947 179 0
Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total principal debt 874   0
Unsecured notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total principal debt 50   0
Term Loan Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt premium 4   0
Term Loan Facility | Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total principal debt 175   0
Exit fee 5   0
Second Lien Facility | Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total principal debt 699   0
Exit fee 35 35 0
Total debt   $ 683  
Unsecured convertible notes | Unsecured notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total principal debt $ 50   $ 0
v3.22.2.2
Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
4 Months Ended
Jun. 15, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total debt   $ 951,000 $ 968,000 $ 0
Total principal debt     924,000 0
Super Senior Secured Credit Facility Due 2026        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt instrument, debt default, percentage   3.00%    
Make-whole premium payable period   3 years    
Exit fee   $ 5,000    
Debt premium   $ 4,000    
Super Senior Secured Credit Facility Due 2026 | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)   7.00%    
Term Loan Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt premium     $ 4,000 0
Line of Credit | Super Senior Secured Credit Facility Due 2026 | Secured Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total debt   $ 175,000    
Line of Credit | Super Senior Secured Credit Facility Due 2026 | Revolving Credit Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total debt   125,000    
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage     2.80%  
Unsecured notes | Unsecured convertible notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total debt   $ 50,000    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)   6.00%    
Convertible note value as a percentage of fully-diluted ordinary shares     5.00%  
Unsecured notes | Unsecured convertible notes | Three Month US LIBOR        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt, floating rate, duration     3 months  
Secured Debt        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total principal debt     $ 874,000 0
Secured Debt | Super Senior Secured Credit Facility Due 2026        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 300,000    
Secured Debt | Term Loan Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total principal debt     175,000 0
Exit fee     5,000 0
Secured Debt | Pari Passu Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total principal debt   50,000    
Secured Debt | Second Lien Facility        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Total debt   $ 683,000    
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)   12.50%    
Total principal debt     699,000 0
Debt instrument, debt default, percentage 5.00% 5.00%    
Exit fee   $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 0
Interest costs capitalized $ 14,000      
Secured Debt | Second Lien Facility | Cash        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)   5.00%    
Secured Debt | Second Lien Facility | Pay-If-You-Can        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)   7.50%    
v3.22.2.2
Debt - Debt Maturity (Details)
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2023 $ 42,000,000
2024 42,000,000
2025 42,000,000
2026 222,000,000
2027 566,000,000
2028 50,000,000
Total debt principal 964,000,000
Term Loan Facility  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 180,000,000
2027 0
2028 0
Total debt principal 180,000,000
Second Lien Facility  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2023 42,000,000
2024 42,000,000
2025 42,000,000
2026 42,000,000
2027 566,000,000
2028 0
Total debt principal 734,000,000
Unsecured convertible notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
2028 50,000,000
Total debt principal $ 50,000,000
v3.22.2.2
Other liabilities - Liability Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Other Liabilities [Abstract]                
Accrued expenses $ 86       $ 81      
Uncertain tax positions 87       85      
Unfavorable contracts to be amortized 77       6      
Employee withheld taxes, social security and vacation payments 35       46      
Operating Lease, Liability 36       35      
Contract liabilities 30 $ 22 $ 19 $ 19 35 $ 31 $ 28 $ 31
Taxes payable 25       27      
Accrued interest expense 5       0      
Other liabilities 21       29      
Total other liabilities $ 402       $ 344      
v3.22.2.2
Other liabilities - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Liabilities [Abstract]      
Other current liabilities $ 241   $ 230
Other non-current liabilities 161 $ 173 114
Total other liabilities $ 402   $ 344
v3.22.2.2
Other liabilities - Movement In Unfavorable Drilling Contracts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Movement in Unfavorable Drilling Contracts [Roll Forward]                
Carrying amount, beginning balance $ 85 $ 66 $ 85 $ 66 $ 66 $ 85 $ 66 $ 66
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance 3 60 8 59 59 0 60 59
Net carrying amount, beginning balance 82 6 77 7 7 85 6 7
Amortization (3) 0 (5) 0 0      
Carrying amount, ending balance 85 66 85 66 66 85 66 66
Accumulated amortization, ending balance 3 60 8 59 59 0 60 59
Net carrying amount, ending balance $ 82 $ 6 $ 77 $ 7 $ 7 85 $ 6 $ 7
Reorganization, chapter 11, fresh-start adjustment                
Movement in Unfavorable Drilling Contracts [Roll Forward]                
Carrying amount, beginning balance           19    
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance           (60)    
Net carrying amount, beginning balance           79    
Carrying amount, ending balance           19    
Accumulated amortization, ending balance           (60)    
Net carrying amount, ending balance           $ 79    
v3.22.2.2
Other liabilities - Future amortization of unfavorable contracts (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Remainder of 2022 $ 7
2023 24
2024 24
2025 and thereafter 22
Total $ 77
v3.22.2.2
Leases - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
rig
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Number of benign environment jack-up rigs | rig 3
West Hercules  
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
ROU asset adjustment $ 8.6
West Linus  
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
ROU asset adjustment $ 12.8
v3.22.2.2
Leases - Operating Leases Future Undiscounted Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, fiscal year maturity [Abstract]    
Remainder of 2022 $ 30  
2023 3  
2024 2  
2025 3  
2026 and thereafter 1  
Total undiscounted cash flows $ 39 $ 37
v3.22.2.2
Leases - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]    
Total undiscounted cash flows $ 39 $ 37
Less discount (3) (2)
Operating lease liability $ 36 $ 35
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other current liabilities Other current liabilities
Current $ 29 $ 30
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other non-current liabilities Other non-current liabilities
Non-current $ 7 $ 5
v3.22.2.2
Leases - Supplementary Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Operating lease cost          
Operating lease cost $ 4 $ 14 $ 2 $ 20 $ 5
Short-term lease cost 1 1 0 2 0
Total lease cost 5 15 2 22 5
Other information:          
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities- Operating Cash flows 5 15 2 22 5
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities during the period - Non-cash Investing items $ 24 $ 4 $ 0 $ 4 $ 0
Weighted-average remaining lease term in months 22 months 21 months 12 months 21 months 12 months
Weighted-average discount rate 9.00% 9.00% 29.00% 9.00% 29.00%
v3.22.2.2
Leases - Operating Subleases (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Operating lease payments receivable  
2022 $ 14
2023 28
2024 21
2025 and thereafter 20
Total $ 83
v3.22.2.2
Common shares (Details) - USD ($)
2 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (in shares) 49,999,998 100,384,435 100,384,435
Cancellation of Predecessor equity (in shares)     (100,384,435)
Issuance of Successor common stock (in shares) 49,999,998   49,999,998
Ending balance (in shares) 49,999,998 49,999,998 49,999,998
Par value, beginning balance (usd per share)   $ 0.10 $ 0.10
Cancellation of Predecessor equity (usd per share)     0.10
Issuance of Successor common stock (usd per share)     $ 0.01
Ending balance (usd per share) $ 0.01    
Beginning balance   $ 10,038,444 $ 10,038,444
Cancellation of Predecessor equity $ 0   (10,038,444)
Issuance of Successor common stock 0   $ 500,000
Ending balance $ 500,000    
v3.22.2.2
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]            
Beginning balance $ (3,809) $ (3,809) $ (3,716) $ 1,503 $ (3,451) $ (3,140)
Other comprehensive income   0   3   0
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations     1      
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations     (3)      
Recycling of accumulated other comprehensive loss on sale of Paratus Energy Services     16      
Reset accumulated other comprehensive loss 1          
Ending balance 1,499 1,503 (3,809) 1,470 (3,740) (3,451)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss            
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]            
Beginning balance (1) (1) (15) 0 (26) (26)
Other comprehensive income         5  
Ending balance 0 0 (1) 3 (21) (26)
Actuarial gain relating to pension            
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]            
Beginning balance (1) (1) (2) 0 (2) (2)
Other comprehensive income   0   3 0 0
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations     1      
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations     0      
Recycling of accumulated other comprehensive loss on sale of Paratus Energy Services     0      
Reset accumulated other comprehensive loss 1          
Ending balance 0 0 (1) 3 (2) (2)
Share in unrealized loss from associated companies            
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]            
Beginning balance 0 0 (19) 0 (29) (28)
Other comprehensive income   0   0 5 (1)
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations     0      
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations     (2)      
Recycling of accumulated other comprehensive loss on sale of Paratus Energy Services     21      
Reset accumulated other comprehensive loss 0          
Ending balance 0 0 0 0 (24) (29)
Change in debt component on Archer bond            
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]            
Beginning balance 0 0 6 0 5 4
Other comprehensive income   0   0 0 1
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations     0      
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations     (1)      
Recycling of accumulated other comprehensive loss on sale of Paratus Energy Services     (5)      
Reset accumulated other comprehensive loss 0          
Ending balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 5 $ 5
v3.22.2.2
Risk management and financial instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
May 11, 2018
Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt hedged by interest rate derivatives   91.00%
Interest rate cap    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Purchase of derivative instrument $ 68  
Percentage of derivatives terminated   81.00%
Derivative notional amount $ 834  
Interest rate cap | Not hedged    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Capped rate 2.87% 2.285%
v3.22.2.2
Related Party Disclosures - Narrative (Details)
Jun. 30, 2022
Nov. 01, 2021
NSNCo, PES    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Ownership interest (as percent) 65.00%  
SeaMex Limited    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Ownership interest (as percent) 100.00% 50.00%
Seabras loans receivable    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Ownership interest (as percent) 50.00%  
v3.22.2.2
Related party transactions - Related Party Revenue, Operating Expenses, and Financial Items (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 22, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Total related party operating revenues $ 19 $ 57 $ 43 $ 74 $ 96
Total related party operating expenses (3) 0 (13) 0 (23)
Management fee revenues          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Total related party operating revenues 12 46 21 60 55
Reimbursable revenues          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Total related party operating revenues 3 4 16 5 29
Lease revenue          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Total related party operating revenues 4 7 6 9 12
Related party expenses, leasing arrangements | West Bollsta lease          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Total related party operating expenses 0 0 (11) 0 (21)
Related party expenses, leasing arrangements | West Hercules          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Total related party operating expenses (3) 0 0 0 0
Other related party operating expenses          
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]          
Total related party operating expenses $ 0 $ 0 $ (2) $ 0 $ (2)
v3.22.2.2
Related party transactions - Related Party Receivable Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Allowance for expected credit losses $ (1)   $ (1)
Amounts due from related parties, net 48 $ 42 28
Amounts due from related parties - non-current 0   0
Related party loans and interest      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total related parties receivables, gross 0   9
Trading balances      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total related parties receivables, gross 49   20
Total related party receivables 49   29
Less: CECL allowance (1)   (1)
Receivable net of CECL allowance 48   28
Trading balances | Sonadrill      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total related party receivables 32   4
Trading balances | Gulfdrill      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total related party receivables 14   13
Trading balances | PES / SeaMex      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total related party receivables $ 3   $ 12
Sponsor Minimum Liquidity Shortfall | SeaMex seller's credit and loans receivable      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Interest rate on related party receivable 6.50%    
v3.22.2.2
Related party transactions - Related Party Payable Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale - current $ 0   $ 948
Liabilities subject to compromise 0 $ 0 6,235
Lease liability 0   503
West Taurus lease liability      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Lease liability 0   345
West Linus lease liability      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Lease liability 0   158
Affiliated Entity      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties 0   503
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale - current 0   0
Liabilities subject to compromise 0   503
Related party loans payable | Affiliated Entity      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties $ 0   $ 503
v3.22.2.2
Commitments and contingencies - Guarantees in favor of third parties (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 31, 2023
Nov. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 28, 2019
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]          
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted     $ 500 $ 550  
Contract value deduction percentage         2.00%
Northern Ocean          
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]          
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted     100 150  
Northern Ocean | Performance guarantee          
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]          
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted     100 150  
Sonadrill          
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]          
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted     $ 400 $ 400  
Sonadrill | Performance guarantee | Forecast          
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]          
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted $ 350 $ 50      
v3.22.2.2
Fair value of financial instruments - Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of our Financial Instrument (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2022
Feb. 23, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Liabilities subject to compromise $ 0 $ 0 $ 6,235
Level 2 | Fair value      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Receivables from related parties 0   9
Level 2 | Carrying value      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Receivables from related parties 0   9
Level 3 | Fair value | New first lien facility      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties 181   0
Level 3 | Fair value | Second Lien Facility      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties 734   0
Level 3 | Fair value | Unsecured convertible notes      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties 37   0
Level 3 | Fair value | Related party loans payable      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Liabilities subject to compromise 0   176
Level 3 | Fair value | Secured credit facilities      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Liabilities subject to compromise 0   2,094
Level 3 | Carrying value | New first lien facility      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties 184   0
Level 3 | Carrying value | Second Lien Facility      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties 734   0
Level 3 | Carrying value | Unsecured convertible notes      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Payables due to related parties 50   0
Level 3 | Carrying value | Related party loans payable      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Liabilities subject to compromise 0   503
Level 3 | Carrying value | Secured credit facilities      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Liabilities subject to compromise $ 0   $ 5,662
v3.22.2.2
Fair value of financial instruments - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
West Taurus lease liability    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Related party loan, fair value   $ 250
Discount rate | Discounted cash flow | West Linus lease liability    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Related party loans payable, weighted average cost of capital   0.10
Secured credit facilities | Discount rate | Discounted cash flow    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, measurement input   0.170
Minimum | Secured credit facilities | Discount rate | Discounted cash flow    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, measurement input 0.100  
Maximum | Secured credit facilities | Discount rate | Discounted cash flow    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument, measurement input 0.130  
v3.22.2.2
Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent event
$ in Millions
Aug. 31, 2022
USD ($)
rig
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Non-binding offer received for certain assets, number of jackup rigs involved | rig 7
Minimum  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Non-binding offer received for certain assets, expected consideration if accepted $ 645
Maximum  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Non-binding offer received for certain assets, expected consideration if accepted $ 700
v3.22.2.2
Label Element Value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation $ 64,000,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation 69,000,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation 0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations 604,000,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations 509,000,000
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations $ 723,000,000