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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021


☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 1-13926

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

76-0321760

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

15415 Katy Freeway

Houston, Texas

77094

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(281) 492-5300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of November 1, 2021 Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share 100,074,948 shares

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR FORM 10-Q

QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

			PAGE NO.

COVER PAGE			1

TABLE OF CONTENTS			2

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION			3

	ITEM 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	4
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss	6
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	7
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	9
		Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	10

	ITEM 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	43

	ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	59

	ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures	60

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION			61

	ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings	61

	ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	61

	ITEM 5.	Other Information	61

	ITEM 6.	Exhibits	63

SIGNATURES			64

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except par value amounts)

	Successor			Predecessor
	September 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	27,296		$	405,869
Restricted cash		24,266			24,511
Accounts receivable		175,633			136,222
Less: allowance for credit losses		(5,614	)		(5,562	)
Accounts receivable, net		170,019			130,660
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		62,101			62,275
Assets held for sale		1,000			2,000
Total current assets		284,682			625,315
Drilling and other property and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation		1,328,825			4,122,809
Other assets		78,226			200,329
Total assets	$	1,691,733		$	4,948,453
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	35,725		$	33,437
Accrued liabilities		134,186			140,788
Taxes payable		29,245			27,214
Current finance lease liabilities		15,599			—
Total current liabilities		214,755			201,439
Long-term debt		306,145			—
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities		152,457			—
Deferred tax liability		2,433			28,338
Other liabilities		128,122			117,305
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Total liabilities not subject to compromise		803,912			347,082
Liabilities subject to compromise		—			2,618,805
Total liabilities	$	803,912		$	2,965,887
Stockholders’ equity:
Predecessor preferred stock (par value $0.01, 25,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding)		—			—
Predecessor common stock (par value $0.01, 500,000 shares authorized; 145,264 shares issued and 138,054 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020)		—			1,453
Predecessor treasury stock, at cost		—			(206,163	)
Predecessor additional paid-in capital		—			2,029,979
Successor preferred stock (par value $0.0001, 50,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding)		—			—
Successor common stock (par value $0.0001, 750,000 shares authorized; 100,075 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021)		10			—
Successor additional paid-in capital		940,286
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings		(52,475	)		157,297
Total stockholders’ equity		887,821			1,982,566
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,691,733		$	4,948,453

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Successor			Predecessor
	Three Months			Three Months
	Ended			Ended
	September 30, 2021			September 30, 2020
Revenues:
Contract drilling	$	183,156		$	129,345
Revenues related to reimbursable expenses		30,721			8,912
Total revenues		213,877			138,257
Operating expenses:
Contract drilling, excluding depreciation		135,181			130,921
Reimbursable expenses		30,073			8,578
Depreciation		25,150			75,330
General and administrative		20,976			12,781
Restructuring and separation costs		—			344
Gain on disposition of assets		(767	)		(479	)
Total operating expenses		210,613			227,475
Operating income (loss)		3,264			(89,218	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		2			22
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (excludes $37,834 of contractual interest expense on debt subject to compromise for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020)		(9,777	)		(98	)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)		1,173			(661	)
Reorganization items, net		(1,916	)		(8,663	)
Other, net		(14	)		107
Loss before income tax benefit (expense)		(7,268	)		(98,511	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		2,086			(95	)
Net loss	$	(5,182	)	$	(98,606	)
Loss per share, Basic and Diluted	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.71	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding, Basic and Diluted		100,075			138,054

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period from April 24			Period from January 1			Nine Months
	through			through			Ended
	September 30, 2021			April 23, 2021			September 30, 2020
Revenues:
Contract drilling	$	281,189		$	153,364		$	535,848
Revenues related to reimbursable expenses		47,599			16,015			29,782
Total revenues		328,788			169,379			565,630
Operating expenses:
Contract drilling, excluding depreciation		225,892			181,626			481,376
Reimbursable expenses		46,645			15,477			27,997
Depreciation		43,885			92,758			243,208
General and administrative		37,193			15,036			44,827
Impairment of assets		—			197,027			774,028
Restructuring and separation costs		—			—			17,463
Gain on disposition of assets		(943	)		(5,486	)		(4,132	)
Total operating expenses		352,672			496,438			1,584,767
Operating loss		(23,884	)		(327,059	)		(1,019,137	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		3			30			520
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (excludes $35,390 and $62,470 of contractual interest expense on debt subject to compromise for the period from January 1, 2021 through April 23, 2021 and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020)		(16,874	)		(34,827	)		(42,753	)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)		259			(172	)		(1,458	)
Reorganization items, net		(7,454	)		(1,639,763	)		(62,640	)
Other, net		10,692			398			349
Loss before income tax (expense) benefit		(37,258	)		(2,001,393	)		(1,125,119	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(15,217	)		39,404			19,753
Net loss	$	(52,475	)	$	(1,961,989	)	$	(1,105,366	)
Loss per share, Basic and Diluted	$	(0.52	)	$	(14.21	)	$	(8.01	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding, Basic and Diluted		100,068			138,054			137,976

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Successor			Predecessor
	Three Months			Three Months
	Ended			Ended
	September 30, 2021			September 30, 2020
Net loss	$	(5,182	)	$	(98,606	)
Other comprehensive losses, net of tax:
Reclassification adjustment for loss on derivative financial instruments included in net loss		—			21
Total other comprehensive loss		—			21
Comprehensive loss	$	(5,182	)	$	(98,585	)

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period from			Period from
	April 24 through			January 1 through			Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2021			April 23, 2021			September 30, 2020
Net loss	$	(52,475	)	$	(1,961,989	)	$	(1,105,366	)
Other comprehensive losses, net of tax:
Reclassification adjustment for loss on derivative financial instruments included in net loss		—			—			18
Total other comprehensive loss		—			—			18
Comprehensive loss	$	(52,475	)	$	(1,961,989	)	$	(1,105,348	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
					Additional									Total
	Common Stock				Paid-In		Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock				Stockholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital		(Accumulated Deficit)			Shares		Amount		Equity
July 1, 2021 (Successor)		100,075		10		935,792		(47,293	)		—		—		888,509
Net loss		—		—		—		(5,182	)		—		—		(5,182	)
Stock-based compensation, net of tax		—		—		4,494		—			—		—		4,494
September 30, 2021 (Successor)		100,075	$	10	$	940,286	$	(52,475	)		—	$	—	$	887,821

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
							Additional												Total
	Common Stock						Paid-In			Retained			Treasury Stock						Stockholders’
	Shares			Amount			Capital			Earnings			Shares			Amount			Equity
January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)		145,264		$	1,453		$	2,029,979		$	157,297			7,210		$	(206,163	)	$	1,982,566
Net loss		—			—			—			(1,961,989	)		—			—			(1,961,989	)
Cancellation of Predecessor equity		(145,264	)		(1,453	)		(2,029,979	)		1,804,692			(7,210	)		206,163			(20,577	)
April 23, 2021 (Predecessor)		—		$	—		$	—		$	—			—		$	—		$	—


Issuance of Successor equity		100,000			10			934,800			—			—			—			934,810
April 24, 2021 (Successor)		100,000		$	10		$	934,800		$	—			—		$	—		$	934,810
Net loss		—			—			—			(52,475	)		—			—			(52,475	)
Stock-based compensation, net of tax		75			—			5,486			—			—			—			5,486
September 30, 2021 (Successor)		100,075		$	10		$	940,286		$	(52,475	)		—		$	—		$	887,821

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
										Accumulated
					Additional					Other								Total
	Common Stock				Paid-In		Retained			Comprehensive			Treasury Stock					Stockholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Earnings			Gains (Losses)			Shares		Amount			Equity
July 1, 2020 (Predecessor)		145,259	$	1,453	$	2,029,978	$	405,441		$	(21	)		7,208	$	(206,162	)	$	2,230,689
Net loss		—		—		—		(98,606	)		—			—		—			(98,606	)
Stock-based compensation, net of tax		5		—		1		—			—			2		(1	)		—
Net gain on derivative financial instruments		—		—		—		—			21			—		—			21
September 30, 2020 (Predecessor)		145,264	$	1,453	$	2,029,979	$	306,835		$	—			7,210	$	(206,163	)	$	2,132,104

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
										Accumulated
					Additional					Other								Total
	Common Stock				Paid-In		Retained			Comprehensive			Treasury Stock					Stockholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Earnings			Gains (Losses)			Shares		Amount			Equity
January 1, 2020 (Predecessor)		144,782	$	1,448	$	2,024,347	$	1,412,201		$	(18	)		7,078	$	(205,768	)	$	3,232,210
Net loss		—		—		—		(1,105,366	)		—			—		—			(1,105,366	)
Stock-based compensation, net of tax		482		5		5,632		—			—			132		(395	)		5,242
Net gain on derivative financial instruments		—		—		—		—			18			—		—			18
September 30, 2020 (Predecessor)		145,264	$	1,453	$	2,029,979	$	306,835		$	—			7,210	$	(206,163	)	$	2,132,104

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period from April 24			Period from January 1			Nine Months Ended
	through September 30,			through April 23,			September 30,
	2021			2021			2020
Operating activities:
Net loss	$	(52,475	)	$	(1,961,989	)	$	(1,105,366	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation		43,885			92,758			243,208
Loss on impairment of assets		—			197,027			774,028
Reorganization items, net		—			1,587,392			22,107
Gain on disposition of assets		(943	)		(5,486	)		(4,132	)
Deferred tax provision		9,122			(35,894	)		(16,865	)
Stock-based compensation expense		5,822			—			5,637
Contract liabilities, net		51,275			10,617			9,814
Contract assets, net		(974	)		(742	)		3,048
Deferred contract costs, net		(14,971	)		(12,034	)		(2,578	)
Long-term employee remuneration programs		164			475			(4,803	)
Collateral deposits		4,939			—			(18,262	)
Other assets, noncurrent		(72	)		2,685			(8,513	)
Other liabilities, noncurrent		(1,354	)		(371	)		(3,240	)
Other		965			2,683			2,964
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(40,668	)		2,108			107,148
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2			(2,791	)		3,957
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(54,447	)		29,302			(10,440	)
Taxes payable		8,759			(5,804	)		9,728
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(40,971	)		(100,064	)		7,440
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(37,845	)		(49,119	)		(162,621	)
Proceeds from sale of foreign bonds		—			—			5,915
Proceeds from disposition of assets, net of disposal costs		960			7,484			5,378
Net cash used in investing activities		(36,885	)		(41,635	)		(151,328	)
Financing activities:
(Repayments of) borrowings under Predecessor credit facility		—			(442,034	)		436,000
Borrowings on exit facilities		50,000			200,000			—
Repayments of exit facilities		(30,000	)		—			—
Issuance of exit notes		—			75,000			—
Debt issuance costs and arrangement fees		—			(6,218	)		—
Principal payments of finance lease liabilities		(6,011	)		—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		13,989			(173,252	)		436,000
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(63,867	)		(314,951	)		292,112
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		115,429			430,380			156,281
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	51,562		$	115,429		$	448,393

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. General Information

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. and subsidiaries, which we refer to as “Diamond Offshore,” “we,” “us” or “our,” should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (File No. 1-13926). To facilitate our financial statement presentations, we refer to the post-emergence reorganized company in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes as the “Successor” for periods subsequent to April 23, 2021 and to the pre-emergence company as the “Predecessor” for periods on or prior to April 23, 2021. This delineation between Predecessor periods and Successor periods is shown in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, certain tables within the footnotes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q through the use of a black line, calling out the lack of comparability between periods.

Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (or GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, pursuant to such rules and regulations, they do not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial information has not been audited but, in the opinion of management, includes all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of Diamond Offshore’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of comprehensive loss, statements of stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flows at the dates and for the periods indicated. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for the respective full years.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Restricted Cash

We maintain restricted cash bank accounts, of which $24.2 million is subject to restrictions pursuant to a management and marketing services agreement with an offshore drilling company and $0.1 million is subject to restrictions pursuant to a court order, to settle certain professional fees incurred upon or prior to our emergence from bankruptcy. See Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings.”

We classify such restricted cash accounts in current assets if the restrictions are expected to expire or otherwise be resolved within one year or if such funds are considered to offset current liabilities. At September 30, 2021, our restricted cash was considered to be current and was recorded in “Restricted cash” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Change in Accounting Policies

Concurrent with emergence from bankruptcy, the Successor adopted a new policy for the deferral and amortization of the costs of planned periodic inspections of its drilling rigs (or vessels) that are typically incurred on five-year or two-and-one-half year intervals, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintain certifications for vessels with classification societies. These costs include mobilization of the vessel into the shipyard, drydocking, support services while in shipyard and the associated survey or inspection costs necessary to maintain class certifications. These recertification costs are typically incurred while the vessel is in drydock and may

be performed concurrent with other vessel maintenance and improvement activities. Costs related to the recertification of vessels are deferred and amortized over the survey interval on a straight-line basis. Maintenance costs incurred at the time of the recertification drydocking, which are not related to the recertification of the vessel are expensed as incurred. Costs for vessel improvements which either extend the vessel’s useful life or increase the vessels functionality are capitalized and depreciated. The company’s previous policy (Predecessor) was to expense vessel recertification costs in the period incurred.

2. Chapter 11 Proceedings

Chapter 11 Cases

On and following the Petition Date, the Debtors filed motions with the Bankruptcy Court seeking authorization to continue to operate their businesses as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code (or the Bankruptcy Code) and orders of the Bankruptcy Court.

On January 22, 2021, the Debtors entered into a Plan Support Agreement (or the PSA) among the Debtors, certain holders of the Company’s then-existing 5.70% Senior Notes due 2039, 3.45% Senior Notes due 2023, 4.875% Senior Notes due 2043 and 7.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (collectively, the Senior Notes) party thereto and certain holders of claims (collectively, the RCF Claims) under the Company’s then-existing $950.0 million syndicated revolving credit facility (or RCF). Concurrently, the Debtors entered into the Backstop Agreement (as defined in the PSA) with certain holders of Senior Notes and entered into the Commitment Letter (as defined in the PSA) with certain holders of RCF Claims to provide exit financing upon emergence from bankruptcy.

The Debtors filed a joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization with the Bankruptcy Court on January 22, 2021, which was subsequently amended on February 24, 2021 and February 26, 2021 (or the Plan). On March 23, 2021, the Debtors filed the plan supplement for the Plan with the Bankruptcy Court, which was subsequently amended on April 6, 2021 and April 22, 2021 (or the Plan Supplement).

Chapter 11 Emergence

On April 8, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan (or the Confirmation Order). On April 23, 2021 (or the Effective Date), all conditions precedent to the Plan were satisfied, the Plan became effective in accordance with its terms, and the Debtors emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization.

New Diamond Common Shares and New Warrants

On the Effective Date, in connection with the effectiveness of, and pursuant to the terms of, the Plan and the Confirmation Order, the Company’s common stock outstanding immediately before the Effective Date was canceled. The new organizational documents of the Reorganized Company (as defined below) became effective, authorizing the issuance of shares of common stock representing 100% of the equity interests in the Reorganized Company (or the New Diamond Common Shares). Pursuant to the Warrant Agreement (as defined below), the Emergence Warrants (as defined below) were issued by the Company to holders of existing shares of common stock in the amounts, and on the terms, set forth in the Plan and the Plan Supplement. Thus, the Company, as reorganized on the Effective Date in accordance with the Plan (or the Reorganized Company), issued the New Diamond Common Shares, the Emergence Warrants, and the 9.00%/11.00%/13.00% Senior Secured First Lien PIK Toggle Notes due 2027 (or the First Lien Notes) issued by Diamond Foreign Asset Company (or DFAC), a Cayman Islands exempted company limited by shares, and Diamond Finance, LLC, a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of DFAC (collectively, the New Capital). The New Capital issued pursuant to the Plan was issued in reliance upon the

exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act), provided by section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and, to the extent such exemption is unavailable, was issued in reliance on the exemption provided by section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or another applicable exemption.

The new organizational documents authorized the Company to issue two classes of stock to be designated, respectively, common stock and preferred stock. The total number of shares of capital stock that the Company shall have authority to issue is 800,000,000, consisting of 750,000,000 shares of common stock, having a par value of $0.0001 per share (or Common Stock), and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, having a par value of $0.0001 per share.

On the Effective Date, pursuant to the Plan:

•

70,000,019 New Diamond Common Shares were transferred pro rata to holders of Senior Notes Claims (as defined in the Plan) in exchange for the cancellation of the Senior Notes;

•

30,000,000 New Diamond Common Shares were transferred pro rata to holders of Senior Notes Claims in exchange for providing $114.675 million of new-money commitments to the Debtors pursuant to the Rights Offerings, the Private Placement, and the Backstop Commitments (each as defined in the Backstop Agreement); and

•

7,526,894 Emergence Warrants were issued to the holders of Existing Parent Equity Interests (as defined in the Plan).

As of the Effective Date, 100,000,019 New Diamond Common Shares were issued and outstanding.

On the Effective Date and pursuant to the Plan, the Company entered into a Warrant Agreement (or the Warrant Agreement) with Computershare Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., a federally chartered trust company, as warrant agent, which provides for the issuance of an aggregate of 7,526,894 five-year warrants with no Black Scholes protection (or the Emergence Warrants). The Emergence Warrants have an exercise period of five years and are exercisable into 7% of the New Diamond Common Shares measured at the time of the exercise, subject to dilution by the MIP Equity Shares (as defined in the Plan). The Emergence Warrants are initially exercisable for one New Diamond Common Share per Emergence Warrant at an exercise price of $29.22 per Emergence Warrant (as may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the Warrant Agreement). Pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, no holder of Emergence Warrants shall have or exercise any rights held by holders of New Diamond Common Shares solely by virtue thereof as a holder of Emergence Warrants, including the right to vote or to receive dividends and other distributions as a holder of New Diamond Common Shares.

Registration Rights Agreement

On the Effective Date, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (or the Registration Rights Agreement) with certain parties who received New Diamond Common Shares under the Plan (or the RRA Shareholders). The RRA Shareholders exercised their right to require the Company to file a shelf registration statement and on June 22, 2021, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 filed August 27, 2021, to register 22,892,773 shares of Common Stock owned by the RRA Shareholders. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares and will bear all expenses associated with the registrations of such shares. As of the date of this report the registration statement is not yet effective.

New Debt at Emergence

On the Effective Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Company and DFAC entered into the following debt instruments:

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a senior secured revolving credit agreement (or the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement), which provides for a $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, with a $100.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit thereunder (or the Exit RCF);

•

a senior secured term loan credit agreement (or the Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement), which provides for a $100.0 million senior secured term loan credit facility (or the Exit Term Loan Credit Facility and, together with the Exit RCF, the Exit Facilities), which is scheduled to mature on April 22, 2027 under which $100.0 million was drawn on the Effective Date (or the Exit Term Loans);

•

an indenture (or the First Lien Notes Indenture), pursuant to which approximately $85.3 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes (or the Exit Notes) maturing on April 22, 2027 were issued on the Effective Date; and

•

approximately $39.7 million in the form of delayed draw note commitments that may be issued as additional First Lien Notes after the Effective Date (or the Last Out Incremental Debt), none of which had been issued as of September 30, 2021.

See Note 10 “Prepetition Revolving Credit Facility, Senior Notes and Exit Debt.”

Claims Treatment Under the Plan

In accordance with the Plan, holders of claims against and interests in the Debtors received the following treatment on the Effective Date, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter:

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Other Secured Claims. Except to the extent that such holder agreed to a less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of, and in exchange for such Other Secured Claim (as defined in the Plan), each such holder received (i) payment in full in cash or (ii) such other treatment so as to render such holder’s claim unimpaired.

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Other Priority Claims. Except to the extent that such holder agreed to a less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of, and in exchange for such claim each holder of an Allowed Other Priority Claim (as defined in the Plan) received (i) payment in cash of the unpaid portion of its claim or (ii) other treatment consistent with the provisions of section 1129(a)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code.

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RCF Claims. Except to the extent that such holder agreed to a less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of, and in exchange for each RCF Claim (as defined in the Plan), each holder of an Allowed RCF Claim (as defined in the Plan) received (A) first, its pro rata share calculated as a percentage of all holders in such class that elected to participate in the Exit RCF of the RCF Cash Paydown (as defined in the Plan); (B) second, to the extent such holder’s RCF Claims were not satisfied in full after the application of the RCF Cash Paydown, its Participating RCF Lender Share (as defined in the Plan) of up to $100 million of funded loans under the Exit RCF; and (C) third, to the extent such holder’s RCF Claims were not satisfied in full after the application of the RCF Cash Paydown and the allocation of funded loans under the Exit RCF, a share of $200 million (less the amount of aggregate funded loans under the Exit RCF on the Effective Date) of the Exit Term Loan Credit Facility that was equal to the remaining unsatisfied amount of such holder’s RCF Claims.

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Senior Notes Claims. Except to the extent that such holder agreed to a less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release and discharge of, and in exchange for such Senior Notes Claims (as defined in the Plan), each holder of an Allowed Senior Notes Claim (as defined in the Plan) received its pro rata share of 70.00% of the New Diamond Common Shares, subject to dilution by the Emergence Warrants and the MIP Equity Shares.

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General Unsecured Claims. Except to the extent that such holder agreed to a less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release, and discharge of, and in exchange for such General Unsecured Claims (as defined in the Plan), each holder of an Allowed General Unsecured Claim (as defined in the Plan) received (i) payment in full in cash (inclusive of post-petition interest); (ii) Reinstatement (as defined in the Plan); or (iii) such other treatment sufficient to render such claims unimpaired.

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Existing Parent Equity Interests. Each holder of an Allowed Existing Parent Equity Interest (as defined in the Plan) received its pro rata share of the Emergence Warrants, subject to dilution by the MIP Equity Shares.

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Intercompany Claims. All Intercompany Claims (as defined in the Plan) were adjusted, Reinstated (as defined in the Plan), or discharged at the Debtors’ discretion.

•

Intercompany Interests. All Intercompany Interests (as defined in the Plan) were (i) cancelled (or otherwise eliminated) and received no distribution under the Plan or (ii) Reinstated at the Debtors’ option.

Changes to Board of Directors and Executive Officers

In accordance with the Plan, Anatol Feygin, Paul G. Gaffney II, Alan H. Howard, Peter McTeague, Kenneth I. Siegel and James S. Tisch resigned from the board of directors of the Company (or the Board) on the Effective Date. In addition, Marc Edwards resigned from his position as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on the Effective Date. Also on the Effective Date, the following new directors were appointed to the Board: Neal Goldman, John Hollowell, Raj Iyer, Ane Launy, Patrick Carey Lowe and Adam Peakes; and Ron Woll, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, assumed the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer and Interim President. Effective May 8, 2021, Bernie G. Wolford, Jr. was named President and Chief Executive Officer and was also appointed to the Board.

Upon emergence and in accordance with the Plan, the Company adopted the Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Severance Plan (or the Severance Plan) providing for protection for loss of salary and benefits in the event of certain voluntary and involuntary terminations of employment from the Company for eight key employees. Prior to the expiration of the Severance Plan, three of the key employees exercised their right under the Severance Plan and resigned from the Company in September 2021. Effective on September 20, 2021, the Company promoted Dominic A. Savarino from Vice President and Chief Accounting & Tax Officer to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Chapter 11 Accounting

Reorganization Items. Expenditures, gains and losses that are realized or incurred by the Debtors subsequent to the Petition Date and as a direct result of the Chapter 11 Cases are reported as “Reorganization items, net” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These costs include legal and other professional advisory service fees pertaining to the Chapter 11 Cases and all adjustments made to the carrying amount of certain prepetition liabilities, reflecting claims expected to be allowed by the Bankruptcy Court.

The following tables provide information about reorganization items incurred during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2021, the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021 and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 (in thousands):

	Successor		Predecessor
	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2021		September 30, 2020
Professional fees	$	1,916	$	18,634
Net gain on settlement with certain unsecured vendors		—		(9,971	)
Total reorganization items, net	$	1,916	$	8,663

	Successor		Predecessor

	Period from April 24 through		Period from January 1 through			Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2021		April 23, 2021			September 30, 2020
Professional fees	$	7,454	$	51,084		$	39,293
Fresh start valuation adjustments		—		2,699,422			—
Net gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise		—		(1,129,892	)		—
Accrued backstop commitment premium		—		10,424			—
Write-off of predecessor directors and officers tail insurance policy		—		6,932			—
Other		—		1,793			(4,205	)
Write-off of debt issuance costs		—		—			27,552
Total reorganization items, net	$	7,454	$	1,639,763		$	62,640

Payments of $35.4 million, $37.6 million and $23.8 million related to professional fees have been presented as cash outflows from operating activities in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period from April 24 to September 30, 2021, the period from January 1 to April 23, 2021 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. See Note 6 “Supplemental Financial Information.”

Liabilities Subject to Compromise. We have reported prepetition unsecured and under-secured obligations that may be impacted by the Chapter 11 Cases as “Liabilities subject to compromise” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2020. Financial Accounting Standards Board (or FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (or ASC) Topic No. 852 – Reorganizations (or ASC 852) requires prepetition liabilities that are subject to compromise to be reported at the amounts expected to be allowed by the Bankruptcy Court. The amounts reported as liabilities subject to compromise at December 31, 2020 were preliminary and subject to potential future adjustment depending on Bankruptcy Court actions, further developments with respect to disputed claims, determinations of the secured status of certain claims, the values of any collateral securing such claims, rejection of executory contracts, continued reconciliation or other events. Upon filing the Plan in January 2021, we reclassified all prepetition liabilities out of “Liabilities subject to compromise,” because these claims were to be paid in full and were unimpaired per the Plan, except for our Senior Notes and the corresponding prepetition interest, which were the only claims considered to be impaired and unsecured per the Plan. Thus, at April 23, 2021, “Liabilities subject to compromise” was comprised of the principal balance of our Senior Notes of $2.0 billion and the corresponding accrued interest of $44.9 million.

Liabilities subject to compromise at December 31, 2020 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Predecessor
	December 31,
	2020
Debt subject to compromise:
Borrowings under RCF	$	436,000
3.45% Senior Notes due 2023		250,000
7.875% Senior Notes due 2025		500,000
5.70% Senior Notes due 2039		500,000
4.875% Senior Notes due 2043		750,000
Lease liabilities		112,646
Accrued interest		47,636
Accounts payable		16,725
Other accrued liabilities		1,302
Other liabilities		4,496
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$	2,618,805

Upon filing of the Chapter 11 Cases on April 26, 2020, we ceased accruing interest on our Senior Notes and borrowings under the RCF. However, due to provisions in the PSA signed in January 2021 and other orders of the Bankruptcy Court, we resumed recognizing interest on our outstanding borrowings under the RCF and also recorded the unpaid post-petition interest not previously recognized. As a result, during the period from January 1 to April 23, 2021, we accrued interest expense of $35.3 million for the period from April 26, 2020 through March 31, 2021, inclusive of a $23.4 million catch-up adjustment for the period from April 26, 2020 to December 31, 2020, and have reported such amount as “Interest expense” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period from January 1 to April 23, 2021.

Going Concern

In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, we previously disclosed, based on our financial condition and our projected operating results, the defaults under our debt agreements, and the risks and uncertainties surrounding the Chapter 11 Cases, that there was substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern at that time. Our ability to continue as a going concern was contingent upon confirmation of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court and our ability to successfully implement the Plan. After the Debtors’ emergence from the Chapter 11 Cases on April 23, 2021 and based on our post-emergence capital structure and liquidity position, we concluded that there is no longer substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months.

3. Fresh Start Accounting

Fresh Start Accounting

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, we met the criteria and were required to adopt fresh start accounting in accordance with ASC 852, which on the Effective Date resulted in a new entity, the Successor, for financial reporting purposes, with no beginning retained earnings or deficit as of the fresh start reporting date. The criteria requiring fresh start accounting are: (i) the holders of the then-existing voting shares of the Predecessor (or legacy entity prior to the Effective Date) received less than 50 percent of the new voting shares of the Successor outstanding upon emergence from bankruptcy, and (ii) the reorganization value of the Company’s assets immediately prior to confirmation of the Plan was less than the total of all post-petition liabilities and allowed claims.

Fresh start accounting requires that new fair values be established for the Company’s assets, liabilities, and equity as of the date of emergence from bankruptcy on April 23, 2021. The Effective Date fair values of the Successor’s assets and liabilities differ materially from their recorded values as reflected on the historical balance sheets of the Predecessor. In addition, as a result of the application of fresh start accounting and the effects of the implementation of the Plan, the financial statements for the period after April 23, 2021 will not be comparable with

the financial statements prior to and including April 23, 2021. References to “Successor” refer to the Company and its financial position and results of operations after the Effective Date (or from April 24 to September 30, 2021). References to “Predecessor” refer to the Company and its financial position and results of operations on or before the Effective Date (or from January 1 to April 23, 2021).

Reorganization Value

Reorganization value approximates the fair value of the Successor’s total assets and the amount a willing buyer would pay for the assets immediately after restructuring. Under fresh start accounting, the Company allocated the reorganization value to its individual assets based on their estimated fair values (except for deferred income taxes) in conformity with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, and ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. The amount of deferred taxes was determined in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (or ASC 740).

The Company’s reorganization value is derived from management projections and the valuation models determined by the Company’s financial advisors in setting an estimated range of enterprise values. 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. The Company’s bankruptcy financial advisor did not contemplate any value within the selected estimated ranges of enterprise value for deferred tax assets or uncertain tax positions due to various unknown factors at the time the enterprise value assumptions were produced. At emergence, the resulting values calculated for the deferred tax asset and uncertain tax liabilities have a net accretive impact on the value of the Successor equity. As set forth in the disclosure statement approved by the Bankruptcy Court, the valuation analysis resulted in an enterprise value between $805.0 million and $1,520.0 million with a selected mid-point of $1,130.0 million. For U.S. GAAP purposes, we valued the Successor’s individual assets, liabilities, and equity instruments and determined the value of the enterprise was $1,130.0 million as of the Effective Date, which fell in line within the selected mid-point of 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 below in greater detail within the valuation process.

The following table reconciles the enterprise value to the estimated fair value of the Successor’s equity as of the Effective Date (in thousands):

	April 23,
	2021
Enterprise value	$	1,130,000
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents		79,982
Plus: Deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions		10,810
Less: Fair value of debt		(285,982	)
Fair value of Successor equity	$	934,810

The following table reconciles enterprise value to the reorganization value of the Successor (i.e., value of the reconstituted entity) as of the Effective Date (in thousands):

	April 23,
	2021
Enterprise value	$	1,130,000
Plus: Cash and cash equivalents		79,982
Plus: Non-interest bearing current liabilities		225,637
Plus: Non-interest bearing non-current liabilities		276,418
Plus: Deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions		10,810
Reorganization value of Successor assets	$	1,722,847

With the assistance of third-party valuation advisors, we determined the enterprise and corresponding equity value of the Successor using various valuation approaches and methods, including: (i) income approach using a calculation of the present value of future cash flows based on our financial projections, (ii) market approach using selling prices of similar assets and (iii) cost approach. The enterprise value and corresponding equity value are dependent upon achieving 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

Under the application of fresh start accounting and with the assistance of valuation experts, we conducted an analysis of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet to determine if any of the Company’s net assets would require a fair value adjustment as of the Effective Date. The results of our analysis indicated that our principal assets, which include drilling and other property and equipment; warehouse stock and fuel inventory; leases; long-term debt and warrants would require a fair value adjustment on the Effective Date. The rest of the Company’s net assets were determined to have carrying values that approximated fair value on the Effective Date with the exception of certain contract assets and liabilities which were written off. Deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions were determined in accordance with ASC 740 after considering the tax effects of the reorganization and the newly established fair values of the Successor. Further details regarding the valuation process are described below.

Drilling and Other Property and Equipment. The valuation of our offshore drilling units and other related tangible assets was determined by using a combination of (1) the discounted free cash flows expected to be generated from our drilling assets over their remaining useful lives and (2) the cost to replace our drilling assets, as adjusted by the current market for similar offshore drilling assets. Assumptions used in our assessment of the discounted free cash flows included, but were not limited to, the expected operating dayrates, operating costs, utilization rates, tax rates, capital expenditures, working capital requirements and estimated economic useful lives. The cash flows were discounted at a market participant weighted average cost of capital (or 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 where an active secondary market exists or that were expected to be scrapped, the market approach was used to estimate the fair value of the assets which involved gathering and analyzing recent market data of comparable assets.

The fair value of land assets was estimated using a sales comparison method of the market approach which was based on third party databases identifying listings of recent sales, discussions held with local market participants and comparable properties within relevant market areas. Buildings and improvements and rig spare equipment were valued using a cost approach, in which we estimated the replacement cost of the assets and applied adjustments for physical depreciation and obsolescence, where applicable, to arrive at a fair value. The remaining property and equipment was valued by applying an economic obsolescence adjustment of 80% to the carrying value based on the implied economic obsolescence observed from the offshore rig fleet.

The fair value of the blow out preventer (or BOP) lease right-of-use (or ROU) asset was also included within the “Drilling and Other Property and Equipment” value. The valuation methodology related to the BOP lease ROU asset is discussed in the “Leases” section below.

Warehouse Stock and Fuel Inventory. The fair value of warehouse stock was determined by applying an economic obsolescence adjustment of 80% to the carrying value based on the implied economic obsolescence observed from the offshore rig fleet. The fair value of fuel inventory was included at carrying value, which was representative of the price per gallon on the date of emergence from bankruptcy. These balances were included within the “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” caption.

Leases. The fair value of leases was estimated using the present value of the remaining lease payments discounted at a weighted average incremental borrowing rate (or IBR) of 6.7% for the emergent entity on the date of

remeasurement (i.e., the Effective Date) with a further adjustment to the ROU assets for prepaid rent which was akin to an off-market term.

Long-term Debt. The fair values of the Exit RCF and the Exit Term Loans were based on relevant market data as of the Effective Date and the terms of each respective instrument. Considering the interest rates were consistent with a range of comparable market yields (with considerations for term and seniority), the fair values of the Exit RCF and Exit Term Loans were consistent with the corresponding principal amounts outstanding as of the Effective Date. Thus, the values were reflected at par value. The fair value of the Exit Notes was based on relevant market data as of the Effective Date, the contractual terms including the pre-payment terms, and a yield-to-worst analysis as of the Effective Date, which resulted in an estimated fair value of 101.0% of par as of the Effective Date.

Warrants. The fair value of the warrants issued upon the Effective Date was estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The Black-Scholes-Merton model is an option pricing model used to estimate the fair value of options and warrants based on the following input assumptions: stock price, strike price, term, risk-free rate, volatility, and dividend yield. In using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the warrants, the following assumptions were used: the stock price assumption was based on the common value per share from the equity value as of the Effective Date and the equity capital structure; for the strike price assumption, the contractual strike price of $29.22 was used; the term assumption was based on the contractual term of the warrants of five years as of the Effective Date; the expected volatility assumption of 70% was estimated using market data for certain similar publicly traded entities with considerations for differences in size and leverage of the Company versus the similar publicly traded entities; and the risk-free rate assumption of 0.83% was based on United States Constant Maturity Treasury rates as of the Effective Date.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

The following illustrates the effects on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet due to the reorganization and fresh start accounting adjustments. The explanatory notes following the table below provide further details on the adjustments, including the assumptions and methods used to determine fair value for its assets, liabilities, and warrants. Unless otherwise indicated, dollar amounts are stated in thousands.

	April 23, 2021
				Transaction Accounting
	Predecessor			Reorganization Adjustments				Fresh Start Adjustments				Successor
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	333,699		$	(253,717	)	(a)	$	—			$	79,982
Restricted cash		3,274			32,173		(b)		—				35,447
Accounts receivable		134,104			—				802		(r)		134,906
Less: allowance for credit losses		(5,555	)		—				—				(5,555	)
Accounts receivable, net		128,549			—				802				129,351
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		108,594			(15,484	)	(c)		(34,455	)	(s)		58,655
Assets held for sale		1,000			—				—				1,000
Total current assets		575,116			(237,028	)			(33,653	)			304,435
Drilling and other property and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation		3,892,150			182,985		(d)		(2,720,485	)	(t)		1,354,650
Other assets		179,783			(112,454	)	(e)		(10,282	)	(u)		57,047
Deferred tax asset		—			—				6,716		(r)		6,716
Total assets	$	4,647,049		$	(166,497	)		$	(2,757,704	)		$	1,722,848
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	66,397		$	(996	)	(f)	$	—			$	65,401
Accrued liabilities		246,141			(67,125	)	(g)		(55,961	)	(v)		123,055
Short-term debt		442,034			(442,034	)	(h)		—
Finance lease right of use liabilities, current		—			15,148		(i)		—				15,148
Taxes payable		22,034			—				—				22,034
Total current liabilities		776,606			(495,007	)			(55,961	)			225,638
Deferred tax liability		23,060			3,869		(j)		(34,447	)	(w)		—
									7,518		(r)

Other liabilities		217,434			(90,098	)	(k)		(9,837	)	(x)		117,499
Finance lease right of use liabilities, noncurrent		—			158,919		(l)		—				158,919
Long-term debt		—			285,982		(m)		—				285,982
Total liabilities not subject to compromise		1,017,100			(136,335	)			(92,727	)			788,038
Liabilities subject to compromise		2,044,877			(2,044,877	)	(n)		—				—
Stockholders’ equity:
Predecessor preferred stock		—			—				—				—
Predecessor common stock		1,453			(1,453	)	(o)		—				—
Predecessor additional paid-in capital		2,029,978			(2,029,978	)	(o)		—				—
Predecessor treasury stock		(206,163	)		206,163		(o)		—				—
Successor preferred stock		—			—				—				—
Successor common stock		—			10		(p)		—				10
Successor additional paid-in capital		—			934,800		(p)		—				934,800
Successor treasury stock		—			—				—				—
Accumulated deficit		(240,196	)		2,905,173		(q)		(2,664,977	)	(y)		—
Total stockholders’ equity		1,585,072			2,014,715				(2,664,977	)			934,810
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	4,647,049		$	(166,497	)		$	(2,757,704	)		$	1,722,848

Reorganization Adjustments

(a)	Reflects the net cash payments that occurred on the Effective Date as follows:

	April 23, 2021
Funding of professional fee escrow account	$	(35,003	)
Payment of non-retained professional fees		(14,087	)
Payment of Predecessor revolving credit facility, including accrued interest		(479,627	)
Proceeds from Exit Facilities		200,000
Receipt of cash from the issuance of Exit Notes through primary Private Placement and primary Rights Offering		75,000
Change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(253,717	)

(b)	Reflects the change in restricted cash for the following activities:

	April 23, 2021
Funding of professional fee escrow account	$	35,003
Payment of key employee incentive plan holdback escrow account		(1,697	)
Payment of pre-petition trade claims		(1,133	)
Change in restricted cash	$	32,173

(c)	Reflects the changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets for the following activities:

	April 23, 2021
Reduction of prepaid expense for success fees	$	(1,095	)
Reclassification of debt issuance costs to other assets and long-term debt		(10,328	)
Reclassification of payment-in-kind upfront fee related to the Exit RCF to other assets		(3,478	)
Write-off of Predecessor directors and officers tail insurance policy		(583	)
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	(15,484	)

(d)

As a result of an amendment that became effective on the Effective Date, the BOP leases were recharacterized from operating leases to finance leases pursuant to ASC Topic 842, Leases (or ASC 842). The impact of the recharacterization resulted in the reclassification of the ROU asset of $116.2 million from “Other assets” into “Drilling and other property and equipment.” The value of the BOP ROU assets and the corresponding finance lease liabilities after the amendment were increased by an adjustment of $66.8 million in accordance with the modification guidance of ASC 842.

(e)	Reflects the changes in other assets for the following activities:

	April 23, 2021
Reclassification of BOP lease asset to drilling and other property and equipment	$	(116,242	)
Reclassification of payment-in-kind upfront fee related to the Exit RCF from prepaid expenses and other current assets		3,478
Record debt issuance costs related to the Exit RCF		6,659
Write-off of Predecessor directors and officers tail insurance policy		(6,349	)
Change in other assets	$	(112,454	)

(f)	Reflects the $1.0 million reduction in accounts payable for the payment of pre-petition trade claims and associated post-petition interest related to general unsecured claims.

(g)	Reflects the changes in accrued liabilities for the following activities:

	April 23, 2021
Record accrued liability related to success fees	$	10,699
Record accrued liability related to a bonus accrual under the amended BOP services agreement		831
Reclassification of BOP short-term lease liability into a finance lease		(17,225	)
Payment of non-retained professional fees		(8,762	)
Payment of key employee incentive plan holdback awards		(1,697	)
Payment of accrued interest related to Predecessor revolving credit facility		(37,593	)
Reclassification of payment-in-kind upfront fee into the Exit RCF		(3,478	)
Reclassification of backstop commitment premium to payment-in-kind Exit Notes		(9,900	)
Change in accrued liabilities	$	(67,125	)

(h)	Reflects the changes in short-term debt for the following activities:

	April 23, 2021
Record Predecessor revolving credit facility cash paydown of principal	$	(242,034	)
Reflects payment in full of the borrowings outstanding under the Predecessor RCF on the Effective Date		(200,000	)
Change in short-term debt	$	(442,034	)

(i)	Reflects the reclassification of the current BOP operating lease liability to a finance lease of $17.2 million, net of the modification pursuant to ASC 842 of the current BOP finance lease liability of $2.1 million.

(j)	Reflects the adjustment to deferred taxes of $3.9 million due to the step plan adjustments recorded as a result of the Plan.

(k)	Reflects the reclassification of the non-current BOP operating lease liability to a finance lease of $(90.1) million.

(l)	Reflects the reclassification of the non-current BOP operating lease liability to a finance lease of $90.1 million and the modification of the non-current BOP finance lease liability of $68.8 million pursuant to ASC 842.

(m)	Reflects the changes in long-term debt for the following activities:

	April 23, 2021
Borrowings drawn under the Exit Facilities	$	200,000
Record payment-in-kind upfront fee related to the Exit RCF		3,478
Issuance of Exit Notes for cash		75,000
Record 1% premium associated with Exit Notes		749
Record backstop commitment premium to payment-in-kind Exit Notes		10,424
Record debt issuance costs related to Exit Term Loans and Exit Notes		(3,669	)
Change in long-term debt	$	285,982

(n)	Liabilities subject to compromise were settled as follows in accordance with the Plan:

	April 23, 2021
Senior Notes Claims	$	2,044,877
Total settled liabilities subject to compromise		2,044,877

Issuance of New Diamond Common Shares to holders of Senior Notes Claims		(639,965	)
Issuance of New Diamond Common Shares to participants of the Rights Offering and Private Placements		(274,271	)
Record 1% premium associated with Exit Notes		(749	)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise	$	1,129,892

(o)	Reflects the cancelation of the Predecessor’s common stock, treasury stock and related components of the Predecessor’s additional paid-in capital.

(p)	The following reconciles reorganization adjustments made to the Successor’s common stock and Successor’s additional paid-in capital:

	April 23, 2021
Fair value of New Diamond Common Shares issued to holders of Senior Notes Claims	$	914,236
Fair value of Emergence Warrants issued to Predecessor equity holders		20,574
Total change in Successor common stock and additional paid-in capital		934,810
Less: Par value of Successor common stock		(10	)
Successor additional paid-in capital	$	934,800

(q)	Reflects the cumulative net impact of the effects on accumulated deficit as follows:

	April 23, 2021
Success fee recognized on the Effective Date	$	(17,120	)
Pre-tax gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise		1,129,892
Backstop commitment expense to record difference between accrued termination fee and issuance of payment-in-kind Exit Notes upon emergence		(524	)
Write-off of Predecessor directors and officers tail insurance policy		(6,932	)
Other emergence effects		(137	)
Expense related to bonus accrual under BOP services agreement		(831	)
Cancellation of Predecessor common stock, additional paid-in capital and treasury stock		1,825,268
Issuance of Emergence Warrants to Predecessor equity holders		(20,574	)
Change in deferred tax as a result of step plan adjustments		(3,869	)
Change in accumulated deficit	$	2,905,173

Fresh Start Adjustments

(r)

Reclassification of a net debit in the “Deferred tax liability” account to “Deferred tax asset” after the adjustment pursuant to ASC 740 based on the impact of the tax effects of the reorganization and the fair value ascribed to the enterprise upon emergence, with a portion classified to “Accounts receivable” based on the expected amount to be received from the amended tax return.

(s)	Reflects the write-off of current deferred contract assets of $(27.3) million, as there is no future benefit to be recognized by the Successor, and the fair value adjustment of $(7.2) million to rig spare parts and supplies.

(t)

Reflects the fair value adjustment to “Drilling and other property and equipment” and the elimination of accumulated depreciation of $(2,712.1) million. In addition, the adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment of $(8.4) million to the BOP finance lease assets by setting the ROU assets equal to the ROU liabilities less the prepaid amounts. Refer to the valuation procedures set forth above with respect to valuing the rigs and related equipment.

(u)	Reflects the fair value adjustments to “Other assets” for the following:

	April 23, 2021
Write-off of long-term contract assets	$	(10,029	)
Fair value adjustment to set asset equal to right-of-use liability for other operating leases		(1,998	)
Fair value adjustment to true-up other operating leases for change in incremental borrowing rate		1,745
Change in other assets	$	(10,282	)

(v)

Reflects the write-off of current deferred contract liabilities of $(56.4) million as there is no future obligation to be performed by the Successor and the fair value adjustment of $0.4 million to current other lease liabilities because of the impact of applying the IBR at the Effective Date at emergence.

(w)	Reflects the adjustment to deferred taxes of $(34.4) million pursuant to ASC 740 based on the impact of the tax effects of the reorganization, inclusive of the Successor company’s tax basis, and the fair value ascribed to the enterprise upon emergence.

(x)	Reflects the write-off of non-current deferred contract liabilities of $(11.1) million as there is no future obligation to be performed by the Successor and the fair value adjustment of $1.3 million to non-current other lease liabilities.

(y)	Reflects the cumulative effect of the fresh start accounting adjustments discussed above.

4. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The activities that primarily drive the revenue earned from our contract drilling services include (i) providing a drilling rig and the crew and supplies necessary to operate the rig, (ii) mobilizing and demobilizing the rig to and from the drill site and (iii) performing rig preparation activities and/or modifications required for the contract. Consideration received for performing these activities may consist of dayrate drilling revenue, mobilization and demobilization revenue, contract preparation revenue and reimbursement revenue. We account for these integrated services provided within our drilling contracts as a single performance obligation satisfied over time and comprised of a series of distinct time increments in which we provide drilling services.

Consideration for activities that are not distinct within the context of our contracts and do not correspond to a distinct time increment within the contract term are allocated across the single performance obligation and recognized ratably over the initial term of the contract (which is the period we estimate to be benefited from the corresponding activities and generally ranges from two to 60 months). Such consideration may include mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation and capital modification revenue that is stipulated in our drilling contracts. Consideration for activities that correspond to a distinct time increment within the contract term is recognized in the period when the services are performed. The total transaction price is determined for each individual contract by estimating both fixed and variable consideration expected to be earned over the term of the contract.

In May 2021, we entered into an arrangement with an offshore drilling company whereby we provide management and marketing services (or MMSA) for three of its rigs. Per the MMSA, for stacked rigs we earn a daily service fee and are entitled to reimbursement of direct costs incurred in accordance with the agreement. The daily service fee revenue is recognized in line with the contractual rate billed for the services provided and is reported in “Contract Drilling Revenue” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We record the revenue relating to reimbursed expenses at the gross amount incurred and billed to the rig owner, as “Revenues related to reimbursable expenses” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We currently manage two of these rigs, which were considered stacked rigs at September 30, 2021. We expect to commence management of the third rig in 2022.

Contract Balances

The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from our contracts with customers (in thousands):

	Successor			Predecessor
	September 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Trade receivables	$	157,292		$	115,732
Current contract assets ⁽¹⁾		1,392			2,870
Current contract liabilities (deferred revenue) ⁽¹⁾		(38,564	)		(51,763	)
Noncurrent contract liabilities (deferred revenue) ⁽¹⁾		(12,711	)		(5,164	)

⁽¹⁾

Contract assets and contract liabilities may reflect balances which have been netted together on a contract basis. Net current contract asset and liability balances are included in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” and “Accrued liabilities,” respectively, and net noncurrent contract liability balances are included in “Other liabilities” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Significant changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows (in thousands):

	Net Contract
	Balances
Contract assets at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)	$	2,870
Contract liabilities at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)		(56,927	)
Net balance at January 1, 2021 (Predecessor)		(54,057	)
Decrease due to amortization of revenue included in the beginning contract liability balance		15,341
Increase due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period		(22,553	)
Increase due to revenue recognized during the period but contingent on future performance		1,442
Decrease due to transfer to receivables during the period		(700	)
Write-off of deferred revenue due to application of fresh start accounting		60,945
Net balance at April 23, 2021 (Predecessor)	$	418
Increase due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period		(51,275	)
Increase due to revenue recognized during the period but contingent on future performance		974
Net balance at September 30, 2021(Successor)	$	(49,883	)
Contract assets at September 30, 2021 (Successor)	$	1,392
Contract liabilities at September 30, 2021 (Successor)		(51,275	)

Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations

The following table reflects the specified types of revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to unsatisfied performance obligations as of September 30, 2021 (in thousands):

	For the Years Ending December 31,
	2021 ⁽¹⁾		2022		2023		2024		Total
Mobilization and contract preparation revenue	$	1,008	$	3,941	$	3,912	$	332	$	9,193
Capital modification revenue		7,542		23,485		5,270		414		36,711
Demobilization and other deferred revenue		5,837		255		—		—		6,092
Total	$	14,387	$	27,681	$	9,182	$	746	$	51,996

⁽¹⁾	Represents the three-month period beginning October 1, 2021.

The revenue included above consists of expected fixed mobilization and upgrade revenue for both wholly and partially unsatisfied performance obligations, as well as expected variable mobilization and upgrade revenue for partially unsatisfied performance obligations, which has been estimated for purposes of allocating across the entire corresponding performance obligations. The amounts are derived from the specific terms within drilling contracts that contain such provisions, and the expected timing for recognition of such revenue is based on the estimated start date and duration of each respective contract based on information known at September 30, 2021. The actual timing of recognition of such amounts may vary due to factors outside of our control. We have applied the disclosure practical expedient in FASB Accounting Standards Update (or ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and its related amendments, and have not included estimated variable consideration related to wholly unsatisfied performance obligations or to distinct future time increments within our contracts, including dayrate revenue.

5. Impairment of Assets

2021 Impairment. During the first quarter of 2021, we identified indicators that the carrying amounts of certain of our assets may not be recoverable and evaluated three of our drilling rigs with indicators of impairment. Based on our assumptions and analysis at that time, we determined that the carrying value of one of these rigs, for which we had concerns regarding future opportunities, was impaired (or the 2021 Impaired Rig). We estimated the fair value of the 2021 Impaired Rig using an income approach, whereby the fair value of the rig was estimated based on a calculation of the rig’s future net cash flows. These calculations utilized significant unobservable inputs, including management’s assumptions related to estimated dayrate revenue, rig utilization, estimated capital expenditures, repair and regulatory survey costs, as well as estimated proceeds that may be received on ultimate disposition of the rig. Our fair value estimate was representative of a Level 3 fair value measurement due to the significant level of estimation involved and the lack of transparency as to the inputs used. We recorded asset impairments aggregating $197.0 million for the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021.

2020 Impairment. In the first quarter of 2020, we identified indicators that the carrying amounts of certain of our assets may not be recoverable and evaluated five of our drilling rigs that had indicators of impairment. Based on our assumptions and analysis at that time, we determined that the carrying values of four of these rigs were impaired (we collectively refer to these four rigs as the 2020 Impaired Rigs).

We estimated the fair values of the 2020 Impaired Rigs using an income approach, which utilized significant unobservable inputs, including management’s assumptions related to estimated dayrate revenue, rig utilization, estimated capital expenditures and repair costs, as well as estimated proceeds that may be received on ultimate disposition of each rig. Our fair value estimates were representative of Level 3 fair value measurements due to the significant level of estimation involved and the lack of transparency as to the inputs used. We recorded asset impairments aggregating $774.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020.

See Note 9 “Drilling and Other Property and Equipment.”

6. Supplemental Financial Information

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Information

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses, consist of the following (in thousands):

	Successor			Predecessor
	September 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Trade receivables	$	157,292		$	115,732
Value added tax receivables		9,667			10,781
Federal income tax receivables		8,420			8,420
Related party receivables		71			78
Other		183			1,211
		175,633			136,222
Allowance for credit losses		(5,614	)		(5,562	)
Total	$	170,019		$	130,660

The allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 represents our estimate of credit losses associated with our “Trade receivables” and “Current contract assets.” See Note 8 “Financial Instruments and Fair Value Disclosures” for a discussion of our concentrations of credit risk and allowance for credit losses.

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Successor		Predecessor
	September 30,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Collateral deposits	$	18,570	$	—
Prepaid taxes		17,440		16,112
Deferred contract costs		7,501		19,808
Prepaid insurance		4,292		2,446
Prepaid rig costs		3,575		2,317
Rig spare parts and supplies		3,251		12,606
Current contract assets		1,392		2,870
Prepaid legal retainers		432		2,408
Other		5,648		3,708
Total	$	62,101	$	62,275

Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

	Successor		Predecessor
	September 30,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Deferred revenue	$	38,564	$	51,763
Payroll and benefits		31,122		30,296
Rig operating costs		27,678		21,123
Current operating lease liability		16,354		5,072
Personal injury and other claims		5,710		6,495
Shorebase and administrative costs		5,536		17,275
Interest payable		5,254		—
Accrued capital project/upgrade costs		3,096		7,075
Other		872		1,689
Total	$	134,186	$	140,788

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information

Noncash operating, investing and financing activities excluded from the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and other supplemental cash flow information is as follows (in thousands):

	Successor		Predecessor
	Period from April 24		Period from January 1			Nine Months Ended
	through September 30,		through April 23,			September 30,
	2021		2021			2020
Accrued but unpaid capital expenditures at period end	$	3,096	$	18,617		$	5,242
Accrued but unpaid debt issuance costs and arrangement fees ⁽¹⁾		—		7,588			—
Common stock withheld for payroll tax obligations ⁽²⁾		—		—			395
Cash interest payments		5,431		37,593			19,843
Cash paid for reorganization items, net		35,398		37,566			23,818
Cash income taxes paid, net of (refunds):
Foreign		1,464		3,460			11,229
U.S. Federal		468		—			(42,462	)
State		—		(34	)		36

⁽¹⁾

Represents unpaid debt issuance costs related to our exit financing that were incurred and capitalized during the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021, which were accrued at April 23, 2021. In total, we incurred and capitalized financing costs of $13.8 million in relation to our exit financing.

⁽²⁾

Represents the cost of 131,698 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy payroll tax obligations incurred as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020. This cost is presented as a deduction from stockholders’ equity in “Treasury stock” in the Predecessor’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020.

7. Stock-Based Compensation

Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (or the Equity Incentive Plan) was adopted and approved on the Effective Date. The Equity Incentive Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, and other stock-based awards or any combination thereof to eligible participants. The aggregate number of shares of Company Common Stock that are available for issuance pursuant to awards under the Equity Incentive Plan is 11,111,111.

During the Successor period, we granted an aggregate 337,662 time-vesting restricted stock unit (or RSU) awards to our non-employee members of the Board. The time-vesting RSUs vest and become non-forfeitable with respect to 30% of the RSUs on the first anniversary of the grant date and 70% of the RSUs on the second anniversary of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continuous service through the applicable vesting date. The vested RSUs will be issued at the earliest of (i) the fifth anniversary of the grant date, (ii) a separation from service, or (iii) a change in control. The recipients may elect, with respect of up to 40% of the vested and non-forfeitable RSUs, to receive cash equal to the fair market value of those RSUs instead of shares and therefore 40% of the awards are considered liability-classified awards, which will be remeasured each period. The remaining 60% are equity-classified awards, for which the fair value was estimated based on the fair market value of our Common Stock on the date of grant.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Equity Incentive Plan we granted 222,222 shares of time-vesting restricted stock awards and 777,777 shares of performance-vesting restricted stock awards to our Chief Executive Officer. One-third of the time-vesting awards were issued and immediately vested on the May 8, 2021 grant date and the remaining two-thirds vest in equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continuous service or employment. The performance-vesting awards vest upon achievement of both a market and performance condition, and any awards that have not vested by May 8, 2027 will be forfeited. The vesting of the performance-vesting awards is contingent upon certain conditions (as defined in the award agreement under the Equity Incentive Plan) that, as of September 30, 2021, had not been satisfied and were not considered probable. Therefore, we have not recognized compensation cost associated with the performance-vesting awards.

During the Successor period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, we recognized compensation expense of $1.9 million in relation to the time-vesting awards described above.

Effective July 1, 2021, the Board approved a new key employee retention and incentive plan covering executive officers and certain non-executive key employees. In connection with this plan, we granted 1,831,353 and 1,613,669 time- and performance-vesting RSUs, respectively, that vest annually over three years and had a grant date fair value aggregating approximately $30 million. During the third quarter of 2021, 491,590 of the unvested RSUs under this plan were forfeited by key employees who left the Company. Also, in connection with the new plan, we granted short-term cash incentive awards payable quarterly over one year (aggregating approximately $5 million). During the three-month period ended September 30, 2021, we recognized compensation expense of $3.9 million and $1.2 million related to these RSUs and short-term cash incentives, respectively.

8. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Disclosures

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Allowance for Credit Losses

Our credit risk corresponds primarily to trade receivables. Since the market for our services is the offshore oil and gas industry, our customer base consists primarily of major and independent oil and gas companies, as well as government-owned oil companies. At September 30, 2021, we believe that we have potentially significant concentrations of credit risk due to the number of rigs we currently have contracted and our limited number of customers, as some of our customers have contracted for multiple rigs.

In general, before working for a customer with whom we have not had a prior business relationship and/or whose financial stability may be uncertain, we perform a credit review on that customer, including a review of its credit ratings and financial statements. Based on our credit review, we may require that the customer have a bank issue a letter of credit on its behalf, prepay for the services in advance or provide other credit enhancements. We currently have one customer for which we required a letter of credit to guarantee a portion of the revenue to be earned pursuant to a contract extension amendment signed during 2020. The letter of credit guaranteed $4.6 million of revenue at September 30, 2021, of which $2.3 million expired on October 31, 2021. We have not required any other credit enhancements by our customers or required any to pay for services in advance at September 30, 2021. We have historically used the specific identification method to identify and reserve for uncollectible accounts. The amounts reserved for uncollectible accounts in previous periods have not been significant, individually or in comparison to our total revenues. At September 30, 2021, $7.3 million in trade receivables were considered past due by 30 days or more, of which $5.5 million were fully reserved for in previous years and $0.3 million of the remaining $1.8 million were older than 90 days past due.

Pursuant to FASB ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and its related amendments (or collectively, CECL), we have reviewed our historical credit loss experience over a look-back period of ten years, which we deem to be representative of both up-turns and down-cycles in the offshore drilling industry. Based on this review, we developed a credit loss factor using a weighted-average ratio of our actual credit losses to revenues during the look-back period. In addition, we also considered current and future anticipated economic conditions in determining our credit loss factor, including crude oil prices and liquidity of credit markets. In applying the requirements of CECL, we segregated our trade receivables into three credit loss risk pools based on customer credit ratings, each of which represents a tier of increasing credit risk. We calculated a credit loss factor based on historical loss rate information and then applied a multiple of our credit loss factor to each of these risk pools, considering the impact of current and future economic information and the level of risk associated with these pools, to calculate our current estimate of credit losses. Trade receivables that are fully covered by allowances for credit losses are excluded from these risk pools for purposes of calculating our current estimate of credit losses.

For purposes of calculating our current estimate of credit losses at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, all trade receivables were deemed to be in a single risk pool based on their credit ratings at each respective period. Our current estimate of credit losses under CECL was $0.1 million at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Our total allowance for credit losses was $5.6 million at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. See Note 6 “Supplemental Financial Information.”

Fair Values

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy prescribed by GAAP requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:


Level 1	Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.


Level 2	Quoted market prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3	Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Level 3 assets and liabilities generally include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation or for which there is a lack of transparency as to the inputs used.

Certain of our assets and liabilities are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with GAAP. In addition, certain assets and liabilities may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Generally, we record assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges. We recorded impairment charges related to certain of our drilling rigs, which were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and have presented the aggregate loss in “Impairment of assets” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for period from January 1 to April 23, 2021. We had no assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2021.

Assets measured at fair value are summarized below (in thousands).

	Successor
	September 30, 2021
	Fair Value Measurements Using								Successor		Predecessor
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Assets at Fair Value		Total Losses for Period from April 24 to September 30, 2021		Total Losses for Period from January 1 to April 23, 2021 ⁽¹⁾
Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
Impaired assets ⁽¹⁾	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	197,027

(1)

Represents an impairment charge recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2021 of one semisubmersible rig, which was written down to its estimated fair value. See Note 5 “Impairment of Assets.”

	Predecessor
	December 31, 2020
	Fair Value Measurements Using
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Assets at Fair Value		Total Losses for Year Ended ⁽¹⁾
Nonrecurring fair value measurements:
Impaired assets ⁽²⁾	$	—	$	—	$	1,000	$	1,000	$	842,016

(1)

Represents impairment losses of $774.0 million and $68.0 million recognized during the first and fourth quarters of 2020, respectively, related to four semisubmersible rigs which were written down to their estimated fair values. See Note 5 “Impairment of Assets.”

(2)

Represents the total book value as of December 31, 2020 of one semisubmersible rig, which was written down to its estimated fair value during the fourth quarter of 2020.

We believe that the carrying amounts of our other financial assets and liabilities (excluding our Exit Term Loans, Exit Notes and the Predecessor Senior Notes), which are not measured at fair value in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, approximate fair value based on the following assumptions:

•

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash -- The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

•

Accounts receivable and accounts payable -- The carrying amounts approximate fair value based on the nature of the instruments.

•

Exit RCF Borrowings - The carrying amount approximates fair value since the variable interest rates are tied to current market rates and the applicable margins represent market rates.

Our debt is not measured at fair value on a recurring basis; however, under the GAAP fair value hierarchy, our Exit Term Loans, Exit Notes and the Predecessor Senior Notes would be considered Level 2 liabilities. The fair value of these instruments was derived using a third-party pricing service at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. We perform control procedures over information we obtain from pricing services and brokers to test whether prices received represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. These procedures include the review of pricing service or broker pricing methodologies and for the Senior Notes, comparing fair value estimates to actual trade activity executed in the market for these instruments occurring generally within a 10-day period of the report date.

Fair values and related carrying values of our long-term debt and the Senior Notes are shown below (in millions).

	Successor				Predecessor
	September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Exit Term Loans	$	100.0	$	100.0		—		—
Exit Notes		86.2		86.1		—		—
3.45% Senior Notes due 2023		—		—	$	30.6	$	250.0
7.875% Senior Notes due 2025		—		—		61.3		500.0
5.70% Senior Notes due 2039		—		—		61.2		500.0
4.875% Senior Notes due 2043		—		—		91.9		750.0

We have estimated the fair value amounts by using appropriate valuation methodologies and information available to management. Considerable judgment is required in developing these estimates, and accordingly, no assurance can be given that the estimated values are indicative of the amounts that would be realized in a free market exchange.

9. Drilling and Other Property and Equipment

Cost and accumulated depreciation of drilling and other property and equipment are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Successor			Predecessor
	September 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Drilling rigs and equipment	$	1,186,100		$	6,987,630
Finance lease right of use asset		174,571			—
Land and buildings		9,823			41,072
Office equipment and other		2,217			83,016
Cost		1,372,711			7,111,718
Less: accumulated depreciation		(43,886	)		(2,988,909	)
Drilling and other property and equipment, net	$	1,328,825		$	4,122,809

All assets were adjusted to fair value as of the Effective Date of fresh start accounting. See Note 3 “Fresh Start Accounting.”

During the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021, we recorded an impairment charge of $197.0 million to write down a drilling rig with indicators of impairment to its estimated fair value. See Note 5 “Impairment of Assets” and Note 8 “Financial Instruments and Fair Value Disclosures.”

We have reported the $1.0 million net book value of the Ocean Valor, a previously impaired semisubmersible rig, as “Assets held for sale” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2021. During the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021, we sold the Ocean America and Ocean Rover, both previously impaired semisubmersible rigs that were reported as “Assets held for sale” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020, for an aggregate net pre-tax gain of $4.4 million.

10. Prepetition Revolving Credit Facility, Senior Notes and Exit Debt

Prepetition Revolving Credit Facility

On the Petition Date, we had borrowings outstanding under our prepetition RCF aggregating $436.0 million. Upon filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, which constituted an event of default under the RCF, the principal and interest under the RCF became immediately due and payable. We ceased accruing interest on borrowings under the RCF as of the Petition Date. Subsequently, as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, we received notification on April 28, 2020 that the commitments under the RCF had been reduced from $950.0 million to approximately $442.0 million. In January 2021, a $6.0 million financial letter of credit was drawn on by the beneficiary and converted to an adjusted base rate loan under the RCF, resulting in total outstanding borrowings of $442.0 million.

The outstanding borrowings and accrued prepetition interest under the RCF were presented as “Liabilities subject to compromise” in the Predecessor’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020. However, as a result of the signing of the PSA in January 2021, we no longer considered the outstanding borrowings and accrued pre-petition interest to be “Liabilities subject to compromise” as such claims, including accrued interest since the Petition Date, would be settled in full upon emergence from bankruptcy. Due to provisions in the PSA and other orders of the Bankruptcy Court, we resumed recognizing interest on our outstanding borrowings under the RCF and also recorded the unpaid post-petition interest not previously recognized. See Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings – Chapter 11 Cases.”

On the Effective Date, the RCF claims were settled as follows:

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Approximately $279.6 million paid in cash;

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Rollover of prepetition RCF into new debt of $200.0 million on a dollar-for-dollar basis. See “Exit Debt - Exit Revolving Credit Agreement” and “Exit Debt - Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement.”

Senior Notes

At December 31, 2020, the Senior Notes were comprised of the following debt issues and were reported as “Liabilities subject to compromise” in the Predecessor’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (in thousands):

	Predecessor
	December 31,
	2020
3.45% Senior Notes due 2023	$	250,000
7.875% Senior Notes due 2025		500,000
5.70% Senior Notes due 2039		500,000
4.875% Senior Notes due 2043		750,000
Total Senior Notes, net	$	2,000,000

On the Effective Date, New Diamond Common Shares were transferred pro rata to the holders of the Senior Notes in exchange for the cancellation of the Senior Notes. See Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings – Chapter 11 Cases.” As a result of the cancellation of the Senior Notes and associated accrued interest of $44.9 million, we

recognized a pre-tax gain on extinguishment of debt of approximately $1.1 billion which was reported in “Reorganization items, net” in the Predecessor’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period January 1 through April 23, 2021.

Exit Debt

At September 30, 2021, the carrying value of the Successor long-term debt (or Exit Debt), net of unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs, was comprised as follows (in thousands):

	Successor
	September 30,
	2021
Borrowings under Exit RCF	$	123,478
Exit Term Loans		98,995
Exit Notes		83,672
Total Exit Debt, net	$	306,145

The borrower under the Exit RCF and Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement (or, collectively, the Credit Facilities) is DFAC (or the Borrower) and the co-issuers of the Exit Notes are DFAC and Diamond Finance, LLC, a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of DFAC (or, together, the Issuers). The Credit Facilities and the Exit Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by the Borrower and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (or, collectively with the Borrower, the Credit Parties and each, a Credit Party) and secured by senior priority liens on substantially all of the assets of, and the equity interests in, each Credit Party, including all rigs owned by the Company as of the Effective Date or acquired thereafter and certain assets related thereto, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and limitations described in the Credit Facilities and the First Lien Notes Indenture.

As of September 30, 2021, the aggregate annual maturity of the Successor Exit Debt, excluding net unamortized premium and debt issuance costs of $0.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, was as follows (in thousands):

	Aggregate Principal Amount
Year Ending December 31,
2021	$	—
2022		—
2023		—
2024		—
2025		—
Thereafter		308,799
Total maturities of long-term debt	$	308,799

Exit Revolving Credit Agreement

On the Effective Date, the Company entered into the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement, which provides for a $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, with a $100.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit thereunder, which is scheduled to mature on April 22, 2026.

Borrowings under the Exit RCF may be used to finance capital expenditures, pay fees, commissions and expenses in connection with the loan transactions and consummation of the Plan, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Availability of borrowings under the Exit RCF is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including restrictions on borrowings if, after giving effect to any such borrowings and the application of the proceeds thereof, (i) the aggregate amount of Available Cash (as defined in the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement) would exceed $125.0 million or (ii) the Collateral Coverage Ratio (as defined below) would be less than 2.00 to 1.00 and the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Exit RCF would exceed $400.0 million and/or the Total Collateral Coverage Ratio (as defined below) would be less than 1.30 to 1.00.

On the Effective Date, the Borrower incurred loans under the Exit RCF in an aggregate amount of approximately $103.5 million, of which $100.0 million was deemed incurred in exchange for certain obligations of the Company under its prepetition RCF and approximately $3.5 million was deemed incurred in satisfaction of certain upfront fees payable to the lenders under the prepetition RCF (or PIK Loans). The PIK Loans do not reduce the amount of available commitments under the Exit RCF, and if repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed.

Loans outstanding under the Exit RCF bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable margin plus, at the Borrower’s option, either: (i) the reserve-adjusted London Inter-bank Offered Rate (or LIBOR Rate), subject to a floor of 1.00%, or (ii) a base rate, subject to a floor of 2.00%, determined as the greatest of (x) the rate per annum publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as its prime rate (or the Wells Fargo Prime Rate), (y) the federal funds effective rate plus ½ of 1.00%, and (z) the reserve-adjusted one-month LIBOR Rate plus 1.00%. The applicable margin is initially 4.25% per annum for LIBOR Rate loans and 3.25% per annum for base rate loans. Mandatory prepayments and, under certain circumstances, commitment reductions are required under the Exit RCF in connection with certain specified asset dispositions (subject to reinvestment rights if no event of default exists). Available Cash (as defined in the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement) in excess of $125 million is also required to be applied periodically to prepay loans (without a commitment reduction). The loans under the Exit RCF may be voluntarily prepaid and the commitments thereunder voluntarily terminated or reduced by the Borrower at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary breakage costs.

The Borrower is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee to each lender under the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement, which accrues at a rate per annum equal to 0.50% on the average daily unused portion of such lender’s commitments under the Exit RCF. The Borrower is also required to pay customary letter of credit and fronting fees.

The Exit Revolving Credit Agreement obligates the Borrower and its restricted subsidiaries to comply with the following financial maintenance covenants:

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as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, the ratio of (a) the Collateral Rig Value (as defined in the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement), to (b) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Loans and L/C Obligations (both as defined in the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement) thereunder (or the Collateral Coverage Ratio) is not permitted to be less than 2.00 to 1.00; and

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as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, the ratio of (a) the Collateral Rig Value to (b) the sum of (1) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Loans and L/C Obligations thereunder, plus (2) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Exit Term Loans, plus (3) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Exit Notes, plus (4) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Last Out Incremental Debt (or the Total Collateral Coverage Ratio) as of the last day of any such fiscal quarter is not permitted to be less than 1.30 to 1.00.

The Exit Revolving Credit Agreement contains negative covenants that limit, among other things, the Borrower’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness; (ii) create, incur or assume liens; (iii) make investments; (iv) merge or consolidate with or into any other person or undergo certain other fundamental changes; (v) transfer or sell assets; (vi) pay dividends or distributions on capital stock or redeem or repurchase capital stock; (vii) enter into transactions with certain affiliates; (viii) repay, redeem or amend certain indebtedness; (ix) sell stock of its subsidiaries; or (x) enter into certain burdensome agreements. These negative covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions.

Additionally, the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement contains other covenants, representations and warranties and events of default that are customary for a financing of this type. Events of default include, among other things, nonpayment of principal or interest, breach of covenants, breach of representations and warranties, failure to pay final judgments in excess of a specified threshold, failure of a guarantee to remain in effect, failure of a security document to create an effective security interest in collateral, bankruptcy and insolvency events, cross-default to other material indebtedness, and a change of control. At September 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement.

We incurred $6.6 million in debt issuance costs and $3.5 million in paid-in-kind upfront fees in connection with the Exit RCF, which are presented as a component of “Other assets” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2021. Debt issuance costs are amortized as incremental interest expense over the term of the Exit RCF on a straight-line basis. At September 30, 2021, we had borrowings outstanding of $123.5 million under the Exit RCF, including $3.5 million in PIK Loans. In July 2021, we utilized $6.1 million for the issuance of letters of credit in replacement of a previously existing letter of credit. The weighted average interest rate on the combined borrowings outstanding under the Exit RCF at September 30, 2021 was 5.35%.

At November 1, 2021, we had borrowings of $113.5 million outstanding under the Exit RCF, and we had utilized $6.1 million for the issuance of letters of credit in replacement of a previously existing letter of credit. As of November 1, 2021, approximately $283.9 million was available for borrowings or the issuance of letters of credit under the Exit RCF, subject to its terms and conditions.

Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a $100.0 million senior secured term loan credit facility, scheduled to mature on April 22, 2027. On the Effective Date, the Borrower utilized the entire $100.0 million under the Exit Term Loan Credit Facility to refinance a portion of the Predecessor obligations under the prepetition RCF. The Exit Term Loans outstanding under the Exit Term Loan Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable margin plus, at the Borrower’s option, either: (i) the reserve-adjusted or LIBOR Rate, subject to a floor of 1.00% (or LIBOR Rate Term Loans), or (ii) a base rate (or Base Rate Term Loans), subject to a floor of 2.00%, determined as the greatest of (x) the Wells Fargo Prime Rate, (y) the federal funds effective rate plus ½ of 1.00%, and (z) the reserve-adjusted one-month LIBOR Rate plus 1.00%. The margin applicable to LIBOR Rate Term Loans is, at the Borrower’s option: (i) 6.00%, paid in cash; (ii) 4.00% paid in cash plus an additional 4.00% paid in kind; or (iii) 10.00% paid in kind. The margin applicable to Base Rate Term Loans is, at the Borrower’s option: (i) 5.00%, paid in cash; (ii) 3.50% paid in cash plus an additional 3.50% paid in kind; or (iii) 9.00% paid in kind. The Exit Term Loans may be voluntarily prepaid, and the commitments thereunder voluntarily terminated or reduced, by the Borrower at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary breakage costs. Interest on LIBOR Rate Term Loans is payable one, two, three, six, or, if agreed by all lenders, twelve months after such LIBOR Rate Term Loan is disbursed as, converted to or continued as a LIBOR Rate Term Loan, as selected by the Borrower. Interest on Base Rate Term Loans is payable quarterly.

The Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement contains negative covenants that limit, among other things, the Borrower’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness; (ii) create, incur or assume liens; (iii) make investments; (iv) merge or consolidate with or into any other person or undergo certain other fundamental changes; (v) transfer or sell assets; (vi) pay dividends or distributions on capital stock or redeem or repurchase capital stock; (vii) enter into transactions with certain affiliates; (viii) repay, redeem or amend certain indebtedness; (ix) sell stock of its subsidiaries; or (x) enter into certain burdensome agreements. These negative covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions.

Additionally, the Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement contains other covenants, representations and warranties and events of default that are customary for a financing of this type. Events of default include, among other things, nonpayment of principal or interest, breach of covenants, breach of representations and warranties, failure to pay final judgments in excess of a specified threshold, failure of a guarantee to remain in effect, failure of a security document to create an effective security interest in collateral, bankruptcy and insolvency events, any material default under certain material contracts and agreements, cross-default to other material indebtedness, and a change of control. At September 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Exit Term Loan Credit Agreement.

The Exit Term Loans were valued at par for fresh start accounting purposes and are presented net of debt issuance costs of $1.0 million, which are being amortized as interest expense over the stated maturity of the loans using the effective interest method. At September 30, 2021, we had Exit Term Loans outstanding of $100.0 million, which accrue interest at 7.0% per annum, assuming a six-month LIBOR and cash interest payment option, and had an effective interest rate of 7.2% per annum.

First Lien Notes Indenture

On the Effective Date, we entered into the First Lien Notes Indenture and, pursuant to the Backstop Agreement and in accordance with the Plan, (i) consummated the primary rights offering of the Issuers’ First Lien Notes and associated New Diamond Common Shares at an aggregate subscription price of approximately $46.9 million, (ii) closed the delayed draw rights offering of the First Lien Notes and associated New Diamond Common Shares at an aggregate subscription price of approximately $21.9 million, which was committed to but unfunded as of the Effective Date, (iii) consummated the primary private placement of the Issuers’ First Lien Notes and associated New Diamond Common Shares in an aggregate amount of approximately $28.1 million, (iv) closed the delayed draw private placement of the Issuers’ First Lien Notes and associated New Diamond Common Shares in an aggregate amount of approximately $17.8 million, which was committed to but unfunded as of the Effective Date, and (v) paid as consideration to the participants in the Backstop Agreement a commitment premium in the form of additional First Lien Notes in a principal amount of approximately $10.3 million, equal to 9.00% of the aggregate amount of the committed First Lien Notes (or the PIK Exit Notes). Exit Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $85.3 million were issued on the Effective Date and will mature on April 22, 2027.

Interest on the First Lien Notes accrues, at the Issuers’ option, at a rate of: (i) 9.00% per annum, payable in cash; (ii) 11.00% per annum, with 50% of such interest to be payable in cash and 50% of such interest to be payable by issuing additional First Lien Notes (or PIK Notes); or (iii) 13.00% per annum, with the entirety of such interest to be payable by issuing PIK Notes. The Issuers shall pay interest semi-annually in arrears on April 30 and October 31 of each year, commencing October 31, 2021. In addition, the Issuers shall pay a commitment premium of 3% per annum on the aggregate principal amount of undrawn delayed draw First Lien Notes pursuant to the terms of the First Lien Notes Indenture.

The First Lien Notes Indenture provides for the early redemption of the First Lien Notes by the Issuers as follows:

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before October 23, 2021, all of the First Lien Notes may be redeemed at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date;

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on or after October 23, 2021 and prior to April 22, 2023, the First Lien Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the First Lien Notes Indenture) as of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date;

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on or after April 22, 2023, the First Lien Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time at fixed redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date; and

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upon a Change of Control (as defined in the First Lien Notes Indenture), the Issuers must offer to purchase all remaining outstanding First Lien Notes at a redemption price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable redemption date, within 30 days of such Change of Control.

The First Lien Notes Indenture contains covenants that limit, among other things, the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to: (i) incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness; (ii) pay dividends or distributions on capital stock or redeem or repurchase capital stock; (iii) make investments; (iv) repay or redeem junior debt; (v) sell stock of its subsidiaries; (vi) transfer or sell assets; (vii) enter into sale and leaseback transactions; (viii) create, incur or assume liens; or (ix) enter into transactions with certain affiliates. These covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions.

The First Lien Notes Indenture also provides for certain customary events of default, including, among other things, nonpayment of principal or interest, breach of covenants, failure to pay final judgments in excess of a specified threshold, failure of a guarantee to remain in effect, failure of a security document to create an effective security interest in collateral, bankruptcy and insolvency events, and cross acceleration, which would permit the principal, premium, if any, interest and other monetary obligations on all the then outstanding First Lien Notes to be declared due and payable immediately. At September 30, 2021, we were in compliance with all covenants under the First Lien Notes Indenture.

The Exit Notes were valued at a 101% of par value for fresh start accounting purposes and are presented net of debt issuance costs of $2.5 million, which are being amortized as interest expense over the stated maturity of the notes using the effective interest method. At September 30, 2021, we had Exit Notes outstanding aggregating $85.3 million, which accrue interest at 9.0% per annum, assuming a cash interest payment option, and had an effective interest rate of 9.7% per annum.

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Various claims have been filed against us in the ordinary course of business, including claims by offshore workers alleging personal injuries. With respect to each claim or exposure, we have made an assessment, in accordance with GAAP, of the probability that the resolution of the matter would ultimately result in a loss. When we determine that an unfavorable resolution of a matter is probable and such amount of loss can be determined, we record a liability for the amount of the estimated loss at the time that both of these criteria are met. Our management believes that we have recorded adequate accruals for any liabilities that may reasonably be expected to result from these claims.

Asbestos Litigation

We are one of several unrelated defendants in lawsuits filed in Louisiana state courts alleging that defendants manufactured, distributed or utilized drilling mud containing asbestos and, in our case, allowed such drilling mud to have been utilized aboard our drilling rigs. The plaintiffs seek, among other things, an award of unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. The manufacture and use of asbestos-containing drilling mud had already ceased before we acquired any of the drilling rigs addressed in these lawsuits. We believe that we are not liable for the damages asserted in the lawsuits pursuant to the terms of our 1989 asset purchase agreement with Diamond M Corporation. We are unable to estimate our potential exposure, if any, to these lawsuits at this time but do not believe that our ultimate liability, if any, resulting from this litigation will have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Non-Income Tax and Related Claims

We have received assessments related to, or otherwise have exposure to, non-income tax items such as sales-and-use tax, value-added tax, ad valorem tax, custom duties, and other similar taxes in various taxing jurisdictions. We have determined that we have a probable loss for these taxes and the related penalties and interest and, accordingly, have recorded a $14.2 million and $13.5 million liability at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. We intend to defend these matters vigorously; however, the ultimate outcome of these assessments and exposures could result in additional taxes, interest and penalties for which the fully assessed amounts would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, to defend against these assessments through all applicable proceedings, including any necessary judicial appeals, we could be required to post appeal bonds or other forms of guarantees, some of which may require cash collateral for up to the full amount of the guarantees. If we are required to post cash collateral to support any such guarantees, we intend to utilize a combination of cash on hand and availability under our Exit Revolving Credit Agreement, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity.

Other Litigation

We have been named in various other claims, lawsuits or threatened actions that are incidental to the ordinary course of our business, including a claim by one of our customers in Brazil, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (or Petrobras) that it will seek to recover from its contractors, including us, any taxes, penalties, interest and fees that it must pay to the Brazilian tax authorities for our applicable portion of withholding taxes related to Petrobras’ charter agreements with its contractors. We intend to defend these matters vigorously; however, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and the ultimate outcome or effect of any claim, lawsuit or action cannot be predicted with certainty. As a result, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of any litigation matter. Any claims against us, whether meritorious or not, could cause us to incur significant costs and expenses and require significant amounts of management and operational time and resources. In the opinion of our management, no such pending or known threatened claims, actions or proceedings against us are expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Personal Injury Claims

Under our primary insurance policies, our deductibles for marine liability insurance coverage with respect to personal injury claims, which primarily result from Jones Act liability in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, are $5.0 million for the first occurrence and vary in amounts ranging between $5.0 million and, if aggregate claims exceed certain thresholds, up to $100.0 million for each subsequent occurrence, depending on the nature, severity and frequency of claims that might arise during the policy year.

The Jones Act is a federal law that permits seamen to seek compensation for certain injuries during the course of their employment on a vessel and governs the liability of vessel operators and marine employers for the work-related injury or death of an employee. We engage outside consultants to assist us in estimating our aggregate liability for personal injury claims based on our historical losses and utilizing various actuarial models. We allocate a portion of the aggregate liability to “Accrued liabilities” based on an estimate of claims expected to be paid within the next twelve months with the residual recorded as “Other liabilities.” At September 30, 2021 our estimated liability for personal injury claims was $13.0 million, of which $5.5 million and $7.5 million were recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities,” respectively, in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, 2020 our estimated liability for personal injury claims was $14.7 million, of which $5.9 million and $8.8 million were recorded in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities,” respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The eventual settlement or adjudication of these claims could differ materially from our estimated amounts due to uncertainties such as:

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the severity and volume of personal injuries claimed;

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the unpredictability of legal jurisdictions where the claims will ultimately be litigated;

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inconsistent court decisions; and

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the risks and lack of predictability inherent in personal injury litigation.

Letters of Credit and Other

We were contingently liable as of September 30, 2021 in the aggregate amount of $24.5 million under certain customs, performance, tax and VAT bonds and letters of credit. Agreements relating to approximately $18.4 million of these tax and customs bonds can require collateral at any time, while the remaining agreements, aggregating $6.1 million, cannot require collateral except in events of default. At September 30, 2021, we had made aggregate collateral deposits of $18.6 million with respect to other bonds and letters of credit, including a $6.0 million financial letter of credit, which was issued in 2020 under the prepetition RCF in support of a previously issued surety bond and was drawn on by the beneficiary in January 2021, converted to an adjusted base rate loan under the prepetition RCF and then paid down as part of the settlement of the debt at emergence. These deposits were recorded in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2021.

12. Leases and Lease Commitments

On March 31, 2021, we signed an amendment to our long-term operating lease agreement for BOP and related well control equipment (or Well Control Equipment) on our four drillships, which became effective on the Effective Date. The general terms of the lease were unchanged, including the stipulated cost per day and available renewal options, however, a ceiling was added to a previously unpriced purchase option at the end of the original 10-year lease term.

This amendment is considered a lease modification effective on April 23, 2021, whereby we were required to reassess lease classification and remeasure the corresponding ROU asset and lease liability. Due to the purchase option ceiling provision included in the amendment, we now believe that we are reasonably certain to exercise the purchase option at the end of the original lease term. Therefore, we have changed the lease classification from an operating lease to a finance lease and remeasured the right-of-use asset and lease liability to include the estimated purchase option price of the Well Control Equipment.

At the date of the modification, we had an aggregate prepaid rent balance attributable to the original sale and lease back transaction for the Well Control Equipment of $8.4 million, which was previously recorded within the

operating lease right-of-use asset within “Other assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. This balance was written off in connection with fresh start accounting at the Effective Date.

We have used our incremental borrowing rate to discount the future lease payments for these finance leases as the rate implicit in the leases is not readily determinable. The incremental borrowing rate was determined based on the secured borrowing rates negotiated in relation to our reorganization and the valuations received for our new debt.

Components of expense attributable to these finance leases are as follows (in thousands):

	Successor
	Period from April 24
	through September 30,
	2021
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets	$	7,552
Interest on lease liabilities		5,006
Total	$	12,558

Supplemental information related to the finance leases is as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average data):

	Successor
	Period from April 24
	through September 30,
	2021
Finance Leases:
Operating cash flows used	$	5,006
Financing cash flows used		6,011
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities		174,571
Weighted-average remaining lease term	4.69 years
Weighted-average discount rate		6.72	%

Maturities of the finance lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 are as follows (in thousands):

2021 (excluding nine months ended September 30, 2021)	$	6,624
2022		26,280
2023		26,280
2024		26,352
2025		26,280
2026		96,430
Thereafter		—
Total lease payments		208,246
Less: interest		(40,190	)
Total lease liability	$	168,056

Additionally, during the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, we commenced various new operating leases associated with an integrated services agreement with one of our customers under which we lease requested equipment for the duration of the drilling contract. As a result, we recorded approximately $13 million of ROU assets and offsetting lease liabilities during the period for the leased equipment which had an estimated remaining lease term of approximately 14 months at September 30, 2021.

Amounts recognized in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for both our operating and finance leases are as follows:

	Successor			Predecessor
	September 30, 2021			December 31, 2020
Operating Leases:
Other assets	$	41,812		$	154,796
Accrued liabilities		(16,354	)		(5,072	)
Other liabilities		(25,373	)		(23,476	)
Liabilities subject to compromise ⁽¹⁾		—			(112,646	)
Finance Leases:
Drilling and other property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation		167,019			—
Current finance lease liabilities		(15,599	)		—
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities		(152,457	)		—

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Balance at December 31, 2020 included current and noncurrent operating lease liabilities of $16.7 million and $95.9 million, respectively.

13. Income Taxes

Upon emergence from the Chapter 11 Cases, we recognized Cancellation of Debt Income (or CODI). The Internal Revenue Code provides that a debtor in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case may exclude CODI from taxable income but must reduce certain tax attributes. The estimated amount of CODI is $1,266.0 million, which is expected to be fully offset by a decrease in net operating losses and tax basis in assets. The actual reduction in tax attributes does not occur until the end of the calendar year and is expected to be fully offset by a corresponding decrease in valuation allowance.

As a result of the emergence from bankruptcy, the Company experienced an ownership change under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, which is expected to result in future annual limitations on the usage of any remaining U.S. outstanding tax attributes.

On September 3, 2019, the Swiss federal government, along with the Canton of Zug, enacted tax legislation, which we refer to as Swiss Tax Reform, effective January 1, 2020. At the time Swiss Tax Reform was enacted, uncertainty with regard to the tax basis of depreciable property led us to record a $187.0 million reserve for uncertain tax positions. Further clarification has been provided by the Swiss tax authorities such that we reversed the aforementioned reserve for uncertain tax positions during the period from April 1 through April 23, 2021. The reversal was offset by a corresponding increase in valuation allowance.

14. Segments and Geographic Area Analysis

Although we provide contract drilling services with different types of offshore drilling rigs and also provide such services in many geographic locations, we have aggregated these operations into one reportable segment based on the similarity of economic characteristics due to the nature of the revenue-earning process as it relates to the offshore drilling industry over the operating lives of our drilling rigs.

Our drilling rigs are highly mobile and may be moved to other markets throughout the world in response to market conditions or customer needs. At September 30, 2021, our active drilling rigs were located offshore five countries in addition to the United States. Revenues by geographic area are presented by attributing revenues to the individual country where the services were performed.

The following tables provide information about disaggregated revenue by country (in thousands):

	Successor
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
	Total Contract Drilling Revenues		Revenues Related to Reimbursable Expenses		Total
United States	$	71,954	$	17,075	$	89,029
Australia		34,671		3,530		38,201
Senegal		23,223		6,679		29,902
United Kingdom		22,271		1,576		23,847
Brazil		20,511		—		20,511
Myanmar		10,526		1,861		12,387
Total	$	183,156	$	30,721	$	213,877

	Successor
	Period from April 24, 2021 through September 30, 2021
	Total Contract Drilling Revenues		Revenues Related to Reimbursable Expenses		Total
United States	$	122,732	$	25,806	$	148,538
Australia		58,620		8,810		67,430
Senegal		23,223		6,671		29,894
United Kingdom		35,186		2,529		37,715
Brazil		23,735		—		23,735
Myanmar		17,693		3,783		21,476
Total	$	281,189	$	47,599	$	328,788

	Predecessor
	Period from January 1, 2021 through April 23, 2021
	Total Contract Drilling Revenues		Revenues Related to Reimbursable Expenses		Total
United States	$	93,215	$	7,048	$	100,263
Australia		17,031		4,697		21,728
United Kingdom		27,967		2,300		30,267
Brazil		3,421		—		3,421
Myanmar		11,730		1,970		13,700
Total	$	153,364	$	16,015	$	169,379

	Predecessor
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
	Total Contract Drilling Revenues		Revenues Related to Reimbursable Expenses		Total
United States	$	57,523	$	2,569	$	60,092
Brazil		25,774		16		25,790
United Kingdom		25,178		2,198		27,376
Australia		16,279		2,570		18,849
Malaysia ⁽¹⁾		4,591		1,559		6,150
Total	$	129,345	$	8,912	$	138,257

	Predecessor
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
	Total Contract Drilling Revenues		Revenues Related to Reimbursable Expenses			Total
United States	$	244,578	$	8,998		$	253,576
Brazil		145,921		(24	)		145,897
United Kingdom		86,949		7,075			94,024
Australia		49,663		10,682			60,345
Malaysia ⁽¹⁾		8,737		3,051			11,788
Total	$	535,848	$	29,782		$	565,630

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Revenue earned by the Ocean Monarch during a standby period in Malaysia while awaiting clearance to begin operations in Myanmar waters.

ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (including the notes thereto) included in Item 1 of Part I of this report and Item 1A, “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A and amended by Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. References to “Diamond Offshore,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.

We provide contract drilling services to the energy industry around the globe with a fleet of 12 floater rigs (four drillships and eight semisubmersibles). The Ocean Valor is being marketed for sale and has been excluded from our current rig fleet. See “– Market Overview.”

Bankruptcy Filing

As previously disclosed, on April 26, 2020 (or the Petition Date), Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (or the Company) and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (which we refer to, together with the Company, as the Debtors) commenced voluntary cases (or the Chapter 11 Cases) for relief under chapter 11 (or Chapter 11) of title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (or the Bankruptcy Court). On January 22, 2021, the Debtors entered into a Plan Support Agreement (or the PSA), among the Debtors, certain holders of the Company’s then-existing 5.70% Senior Notes due 2039, 3.45% Senior Notes due 2023, 4.875% Senior Notes due 2043 and 7.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (or collectively, the Senior Notes) party thereto and certain holders of claims (or collectively, the RCF Claims) under the Company’s then-existing $950.0 million syndicated revolving credit facility (or RCF). Concurrently, the Debtors entered into the Backstop Agreement (as defined in the PSA) with certain holders of Senior Notes and entered into the Commitment Letter (as defined in the PSA) with certain holders of RCF Claims to provide exit financing upon emergence from bankruptcy.

See Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings” and Note 10 “Prepetition Revolving Credit Facility, Senior Notes and Exit Debt” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report and “– Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Fresh Start Accounting

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, we met the criteria for and were required to adopt fresh start accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 852, Reorganizations (or ASC 852), which on the Effective Date resulted in a new entity, the Successor, for financial reporting purposes, with no beginning retained earnings or deficit as of the fresh start reporting date. The criteria requiring fresh start accounting are: (i) the holders of the then-existing voting shares of the Predecessor (or legacy entity prior to the Effective Date) received less than 50 percent of the new voting shares of the Successor outstanding upon emergence from bankruptcy, and (ii) the reorganization value of the Company’s assets immediately prior to confirmation of the Plan was less than the total of all post-petition liabilities and allowed claims.

implementation of the Plan, the financial statements for the period after April 23, 2021 will not be comparable with the financial statements prior to and including April 23, 2021. References to “Successor” refer to the Company and its financial position and results of operations after the Effective Date (or from April 24 to September 30, 2021). References to “Predecessor” refer to the Company and its financial position and results of operations on or before the Effective Date (or from January 1 to April 23, 2021).

Exploration of Strategic Alternatives

On August 3, 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors (or Board) had appointed an independent committee, supported by management, to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. These alternatives may include, among other things, continuing as a standalone public company, pursuing asset acquisitions or entering into a business combination with a strategic partner. In connection with the review, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC has been retained as financial advisor and Milbank LLP has been retained as legal advisor. The Company has not set a formal timetable for this exploration, nor has it made any decisions related to strategic alternatives at this time. There is no assurance that the process will result in a transaction or any other specific outcome. The Company does not expect to make additional public comment regarding these matters until the Board approves a specific action.

Market Overview

Commodity prices have risen since the beginning of 2021, and, as of the date of this report, the price for Brent crude oil was in the mid-$80-per-barrel range. Current oil and gas prices have been favorably impacted by an increase in demand as the world economies recover from COVID-19 related shutdowns and the winter heating season approaches. In addition, recent commitments by OPEC+ to maintain its conservative supply program, confirming a previous agreement to allow only modest production increases in November, despite a recent fuel shortage, have bolstered the increase in commodity prices. Some market analysts report that the world economies are experiencing a supply deficit, resulting in inventory draws and driving higher oil and natural gas prices. These analysts further predict that the market tightness will extend into 2022.

As a result of improved commodity prices, demand for contract drilling services has improved since previous lows, with a focus offshore Australia and in the “golden triangle” area comprised of the Gulf of Mexico (U.S. and Mexico), South America and Africa. Contracting activity and dayrates have marginally increased in 2021, and some industry analysts predict that warm-stacked rigs may be reactivated to meet the emerging demand. However, the majority of contract terms remain relatively short in duration. While project sanctioning activity appears to have slowed compared to the level of activity seen earlier in 2021, new commitments are up substantially in 2021 compared to the prior year.

Despite floater utilization of approximately 69% in October 2021, we remain cautiously optimistic that the offshore drilling market will continue to improve in the foreseeable future, predicated on continued strength in the demand for hydrocarbons. The International Energy Agency expects that crude oil demand will improve from approximately 96.5 million barrels per day in 2021 to over 103 million barrels per day in 2025. This expected increase in demand likely has influenced industry experts to project floater demand increasing from 110 rig years in 2021 to 142 rig years in 2025, a 29% improvement. Though demand is expected to improve, rig supply is also expected to increase, assuming there is no further scrapping of rigs. Currently, there are 25 rigs under construction that may be delivered over the coming years; of the rigs under construction only four currently have future drilling contracts. Notwithstanding the potential increase in supply, however, the fundamentals for the offshore drilling market appear to be improving.

See “– Contract Drilling Backlog” for future commitments of our rigs during 2021 through 2024.

Contract Drilling Backlog

Our contract drilling backlog, as presented below, includes only firm commitments (typically represented by signed contracts) and is calculated by multiplying the contracted operating dayrate by the firm contract period. The contract period is based on the number of stated days for fixed-term contracts or an estimated duration (in days) for contracts based on a fixed number of wells. Our calculation also assumes full utilization of our drilling equipment for the contract period (excluding scheduled shipyard and survey days); however, the amount of actual revenue earned and the actual periods during which revenues are earned will be different than the amounts and periods shown in the tables below due to various factors. Our utilization rates, which generally have approached 92-98% during contracted periods, can be adversely impacted by downtime due to various operating factors including effects of COVID-19 and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, weather conditions and unscheduled repairs and maintenance. Contract drilling backlog excludes revenues for mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation and customer reimbursables. No revenue is generally earned during periods of downtime for regulatory surveys. Changes in our contract drilling backlog between periods are generally a function of the performance of work on term contracts, as well as the extension or modification of existing term contracts and the execution of additional contracts. In addition, under certain circumstances, our customers may seek to terminate or renegotiate our contracts, which could adversely affect our reported backlog.

The backlog information presented below does not, nor is it intended to, align with the disclosures related to revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to unsatisfied performance obligations, which are presented in Note 4 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report. Contract drilling backlog includes only future dayrate revenue as described above, while the disclosure in Note 4 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” excludes dayrate revenue and reflects expected future revenue for mobilization, demobilization and capital modifications to our rigs, which are related to non-distinct promises within our signed contracts. See “– Important Factors That May Impact Our Operating Results, Financial Condition or Cash Flows.”

The following table reflects our contract drilling backlog as of October 1, 2021 (and does not include any contracts signed after October 1, 2021 but prior to the date of this report), January 1, 2021 (the date reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020), and October 1, 2020 (the date reported in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020) (in millions).

October 1,

2021 ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

January 1,

2021 ⁽¹⁾

October 1,

2020 ⁽¹⁾

Contract Drilling Backlog

1,034

1,187

1,169

⁽¹⁾

Contract drilling backlog as of October 1, 2021, January 1, 2021 and October 1, 2020 excludes future commitment amounts totaling approximately $43.0 million, $75.0 million and $100.0 million, respectively, payable by a customer in the form of a guarantee of gross margin to be earned on future contracts or by direct payment, pursuant to terms of an existing contract.

⁽²⁾

Includes contract backlog of $94.0 million attributable to a customer drilling contract secured for a rig managed under a management and marketing services agreement (or MMSA). We entered into the drilling contract directly with the customer and will receive and recognize revenue under the terms of the contract. However, pursuant to the terms of the MMSA and a charter agreement with the rig owner, we will only realize a gross margin equivalent to our management and marketing fee.

The following table reflects the amount of revenue related to our contract drilling backlog by year as of October 1, 2021 (in millions).

	For the Years Ending December 31,
	Total		2021 ⁽¹⁾		2022		2023		2024
Contract Drilling Backlog ⁽²⁾⁽³⁾	$	1,034	$	187	$	652	$	190	$	5

⁽¹⁾	Represents the three-month period beginning October 1, 2021.

⁽²⁾	Contract drilling backlog as of October 1, 2021 excludes a future gross margin commitment of approximately $43.0 million for the three-year period ending December 31, 2023. This amount is payable by a customer in the

form of a guarantee of gross margin to be earned on future contracts or by direct payment at the end of the three-year period, pursuant to terms of an existing contract.

⁽³⁾

Includes contract backlog of $83.0 million and $11.0 million in 2022 and 2023, respectively, attributable to a customer drilling contract secured for a rig managed under the MMSA. We entered into the drilling contract directly with the customer and will receive and recognize revenue under the terms of the contract. However, pursuant to the terms of the MMSA and a charter agreement with the rig owner, we will only realize a gross margin equivalent to our management and marketing fee.

The following table reflects the percentage of rig days per year committed as of October 1, 2021. The percentage of rig days committed is calculated as the ratio of total days committed under contracts, as well as scheduled shipyard, survey and mobilization days for all rigs in our fleet, to total available days (number of rigs, including cold-stacked rigs, multiplied by the number of days in a particular year).

	For the Years Ending December 31,
	2021 ⁽¹⁾			2022			2023			2024
Percentage of Rig Days Committed ⁽²⁾		77	%		57	%		16	%		0	%

⁽¹⁾	Represents the three-month period beginning October 1, 2021.

⁽²⁾	As of October 1, 2021, includes approximately 90 rig days currently known and scheduled for contract preparation, mobilization of rigs, surveys and extended repair and maintenance projects in 2022.

Important Factors That May Impact Our Operating Results, Financial Condition or Cash Flows

COVID-19 Pandemic. The most immediate impact and risk to our business as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus have been to the safety of our personnel, as well as travel restrictions that have challenged the ability to move personnel, equipment, supplies and service personnel to-and-from our drilling rigs. In some instances, we have asked our rig crews to quarantine in-country before offshore rotations, as well as to remain in-country after their offshore rotation, resulting in incremental costs for salaries and other employee-related expenses such as meals and lodging. Our employee travel costs have also increased due to decreased passenger capacity on carriers, requiring additional trips to move personnel. In some cases, we incur freight surcharges to bring equipment and supplies to our rigs. We have also incurred additional costs to deep-clean facilities, for medical personnel and to purchase medical supplies and personal protective equipment.

With respect to protecting our crews and, thus, our rig operations, we have adopted COVID-19 testing requirements based on the regions in which our rigs are operating that primarily require testing of all personnel prior to an offshore rotation or travel from the U.S. to an international location. Additionally, for most of our rigs we have implemented the following health protocols:

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self-isolation of our crew with only immediate family members prior to reporting for crew change;

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decreased crew change frequency to minimize the frequency of travel and turnover of crew;

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twice daily temperature checks;

•

eliminated large group meetings;

•

reduced seating capacity in galley for social distancing;

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eliminated self-servicing of food;

•

increased frequency of disinfectant cleaning in communal areas on the rig; and

•

reduced number of personnel in elevators to a maximum of four.

We recently implemented a requirement that all U.S.-based offshore employees and those U.S.-based onshore employees who travel to any of our global offshore locations be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Regulatory Surveys and Planned Downtime. We perform certain regulatory inspections, which we refer to as a special survey, that are due every five years for most of our rigs and every two-and-one-half years for our North Sea rigs. Our operating income is negatively impacted when we perform these required regulatory surveys due to planned downtime during the inspection period. Our operating income is also reduced by planned downtime for upgrades, contract preparation and mobilization of rigs; however, in some cases, we may be compensated for all or a portion of this downtime. During 2022, we expect to spend approximately 90 days of planned downtime, including approximately 45 days for mobilization and contract preparation activities for the Ocean BlackHawk, approximately 30 days for the demobilization of the Ocean Onyx and approximately 15 days for mobilizations between contracts for the Ocean Apex. We can provide no assurance as to the exact timing and/or duration of downtime associated with regulatory inspections, upgrades, contract preparation, rig mobilizations and other shipyard projects. See “ – Contract Drilling Backlog.”

Physical Damage and Marine Liability Insurance. We are self-insured for physical damage to rigs and equipment caused by named windstorms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as defined by the relevant insurance policy. If a named windstorm in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico causes significant damage to our rigs or equipment, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Under our current insurance policy, we carry physical damage insurance for certain losses other than those caused by named windstorms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for which our deductible for physical damage is $10.0 million per occurrence. We may retain loss-of-hire insurance policies from time to time to cover certain rigs.

In addition, we carry marine liability insurance covering certain legal liabilities, including coverage for certain personal injury claims, and generally covering liabilities arising out of or relating to pollution and/or environmental risk. We believe that the policy limit for our marine liability insurance is within the range that is customary for companies of our size in the offshore drilling industry and is appropriate for our business. Under these policies, our deductibles for marine liability are $5.0 million for the first occurrence and vary in amounts ranging between $5.0 million and, if aggregate claims exceed certain thresholds, up to $100.0 million for each subsequent occurrence, depending on the nature, severity and frequency of claims that might arise during the policy year.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 “General Information” of our notes to the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, except as described below.

Upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Company adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with provisions of ASC 852, which resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes on the Effective Date. Fresh start accounting requires that new fair values be established for our assets, liabilities, and equity as of the date of emergence from bankruptcy on April 23, 2021. See Note 3 “Fresh Start Accounting” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further information on the impact of fresh start accounting on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations

Our operating results for contract drilling services are dependent on three primary metrics or key performance indicators: revenue-earning (or R-E) days, rig utilization and average daily revenue. The tables presented below include these three key performance indicators and other comparative data relating to our revenues and operating expenses for the respective periods (in thousands, except days, daily amounts and percentages).

Results for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

	Successor			Predecessor
	Three Months Ended September 30,			Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021			2020
REVENUE-EARNING DAYS ⁽¹⁾		874			675
UTILIZATION ⁽²⁾		79	%		49	%
AVERAGE DAILY REVENUE ⁽³⁾	$	209,500		$	191,800

CONTRACT DRILLING REVENUE	$	183,156		$	129,345
REVENUE RELATED TO REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES		30,721			8,912
TOTAL REVENUES	$	213,877		$	138,257
CONTRACT DRILLING EXPENSE, EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION	$	135,181		$	130,921
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES	$	30,073		$	8,578
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Contract drilling services, net	$	47,975		$	(1,576	)
Reimbursable expenses, net		648			334
Depreciation		(25,150	)		(75,330	)
General and administrative expense		(20,976	)		(12,781	)
Restructuring and separation costs		—			(344	)
Gain on disposition of assets		767			479
Total Operating Income (Loss)	$	3,264		$	(89,218	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		2			22
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(9,777	)		(98	)
Foreign currency transaction loss		1,173			(661	)
Reorganization items, net		(1,916	)		(8,663	)
Other, net		(14	)		107
Loss before income tax benefit (expense)		(7,268	)		(98,511	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		2,086			(95	)
NET LOSS	$	(5,182	)	$	(98,606	)

⁽¹⁾	An R-E day is defined as a 24-hour period during which a rig earns a dayrate after commencement of operations and excludes mobilization, demobilization and contract preparation days.

⁽²⁾	Utilization is calculated as the ratio of total R-E days divided by the total calendar days in the period for all specified rigs in our fleet (including cold-stacked rigs).

⁽³⁾	Average daily revenue is defined as total contract drilling revenue for all of the rigs in our fleet per R-E day.

Contract Drilling Revenue. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we earned contract drilling revenue of $183.2 million attributable to 874 R-E days and average daily revenue of $209,500, which included revenue for the Ocean Courage and Ocean BlackRhino, which commenced new contracts in mid-June 2021 and July 2021, respectively. Total utilization for the period was 79%, reflecting reduced utilization due to downtime attributable to stacked rigs (184 days), planned downtime for regulatory inspections (20 days) and other non-R-E days (25 days). The increase in average daily revenue earned during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the third quarter of 2020 for the Predecessor entity, is primarily attributable to higher dayrates earned by several rigs that commenced new contracts after the third quarter of 2020 and by the Ocean Monarch, which earned a reduced standby rate throughout most of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. During the third quarter of 2021, we recognized $0.6 million of contract drilling revenue pursuant to the MMSA that commenced in May 2021, for which we also recognized gross reimbursable revenue and expenses of $13.6 million.

Contract drilling revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $129.3 million attributable to 675 R-E days and average daily revenue of $191,800. Six of our rigs operated at nearly full utilization during the period, including the Ocean Valor, which completed its contract in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is now being marketed for sale. Utilization for the third quarter of 2020 was 49%, reflecting downtime attributable to stacked rigs (346 days), planned shipyard projects, inspections and contract preparation activities for the Ocean BlackLion, Ocean BlackRhino and Ocean Onyx prior to the commencement of their current contracts (253 days) and the Ocean Courage, which completed a contract in July 2020 and was warm stacked for the remainder of the period (72 days).

Contract Drilling Expense, Excluding Depreciation. Contract drilling expense, excluding depreciation, was $135.2 million for the third quarter of 2021, comprised primarily of payroll and benefits costs ($56.6 million), rig repairs and maintenance ($26.0 million), equipment rentals ($13.3 million), shorebase costs and overhead ($14.7 million), catering ($4.1 million), travel ($3.3 million), amortization of deferred contract preparation and mobilization costs ($0.5 million) and other costs ($16.7 million). Payroll and benefits costs remained relatively flat, compared to the third quarter of 2020 for the Predecessor entity, despite the increase in R-E days, primarily due to cost cutting initiatives. As part of fresh start accounting, previously deferred contract preparation and mobilization costs were written off as reorganization expenses. Prior to fresh start accounting, such deferred amounts would have been amortized into expense over the respective contract term; therefore, amortization of such costs in the Successor period relate solely to costs incurred after the Effective Date. Additionally, reduced equipment rental cost in the Successor period reflects the impact of a lease modification for our blowout preventer and related well control equipment (or Well Control Equipment) leases on our drillships. Due to a modification of the lease agreements on the Effective Date and change in lease classification, the leases are now considered finance leases, which resulted in a decrease in rent expense of approximately $6.6 million.

Contract drilling expense, excluding depreciation, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $130.9 million, comprised primarily of payroll and benefits costs ($57.2 million), rig repairs and maintenance ($21.8 million), equipment rentals ($16.8 million), shorebase costs and overhead ($12.2 million), catering ($4.2 million), travel ($1.7 million), amortization of deferred contract preparation and mobilization costs ($5.2 million) and other costs ($11.8 million).

Depreciation Expense. Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $25.2 million and $75.3 million, respectively. The decline in depreciation between the periods presented is the result of a lower depreciable asset base, primarily due to the fair value remeasurement of our rigs and equipment from the application of fresh start accounting on the Effective Date and asset impairments recognized during the fourth quarter of 2020 and in 2021. See Note 3 “Fresh Start Accounting” and Note 5 “Impairment of Assets” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

General and Administrative Expense. During the third quarter of 2021, we incurred general and administrative costs of $21.0 million, which consisted of payroll and benefits-related costs ($10.5 million), professional and legal expenses ($8.4 million) and other administrative costs ($2.1 million). Payroll costs for the quarter included $2.0 million of severance benefits for executives who exercised their walkaway severance right under the Company’s Severance Plan in September 2021. Professional and legal costs for the third quarter of 2021 included costs associated with a previously disclosed stockholder complaint and legal advisors engaged in connection with an independent committee appointed by the board of directors to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized general and administrative expenses of $12.8 million comprised of costs related to payroll and benefits ($9.9 million), professional and legal services ($1.9 million) and other administrative costs ($1.0 million).

Interest Expense. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized interest expense of $6.9 million related to new debt incurred on or after the Effective Date and incremental interest expense of $2.8 million as a result of the change in classification of our Well Control Equipment leases.

Reorganization Items, net. We recognized $1.9 million of professional fees during the third quarter of 2021, directly related to the Chapter 11 Cases. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized $8.7 million in expenses and other net losses associated with the Chapter 11 Cases, primarily consisting of professional fees ($18.7 million), partially offset by net gains recognized related to vendor settlements and purchase order cancellations ($10.0 million).

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit. We estimate our annual effective tax rate (or AETR) for continuing operations in recording our interim quarterly income tax provision for the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Discrete tax adjustments are excluded from the computation of the AETR and recorded in the quarter in which they occur. We estimated the AETR for the third quarter of 2021 and recorded a net income tax benefit of $2.1 million (28.7% effective tax rate). The effective tax rate is primarily a result of our domestic and international jurisdictional mix of estimated pre-tax income and losses for the year, where income tax expense was recognized for the jurisdictions with anticipated pre-tax income, while a partial valuation allowance was recorded for jurisdictions with pre-tax losses.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded a net income tax expense of $(0.1) million (negative 0.1% effective tax rate). The low effective tax rate is primarily a result of a valuation allowance for tax attributes that are not likely to be realized and our mix of domestic and international pre-tax profits and losses.

Results for the periods from April 24 through September 30, 2021 and January 1 through April 23, 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

	Successor			Predecessor
	Period from April 24 through September 30,			Period From January 1 through April 23,			Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021			2021			2020
REVENUE-EARNING DAYS ⁽¹⁾		1,372			724			2,290
UTILIZATION ⁽²⁾		71	%		53	%		55	%
AVERAGE DAILY REVENUE ⁽³⁾	$	205,000		$	211,800		$	234,000

CONTRACT DRILLING REVENUE	$	281,189		$	153,364		$	535,848
REVENUE RELATED TO REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES		47,599			16,015			29,782
TOTAL REVENUES	$	328,788		$	169,379		$	565,630
CONTRACT DRILLING EXPENSE, EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION	$	225,892		$	181,626		$	481,376
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES	$	46,645		$	15,477		$	27,997
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Contract drilling services, net	$	55,297		$	(28,262	)	$	54,472
Reimbursable expenses, net		954			538			1,785
Depreciation		(43,885	)		(92,758	)		(243,208	)
General and administrative expense		(37,193	)		(15,036	)		(44,827	)
Impairment of assets		—			(197,027	)		(774,028	)
Restructuring and separation costs		—			—			(17,463	)
Gain on disposition of assets		943			5,486			4,132
Total Operating Loss	$	(23,884	)	$	(327,059	)	$	(1,019,137	)
Other income (expense):
Interest income		3			30			520
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		(16,874	)		(34,827	)		(42,753	)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)		259			(172	)		(1,458	)
Reorganization items, net		(7,454	)		(1,639,763	)		(62,640	)
Other, net		10,692			398			349
Loss before income tax (expense) benefit		(37,258	)		(2,001,393	)		(1,125,119	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(15,217	)		39,404			19,753
NET LOSS	$	(52,475	)	$	(1,961,989	)	$	(1,105,366	)

⁽¹⁾	An R-E day is defined as a 24-hour period during which a rig earns a dayrate after commencement of operations and excludes mobilization, demobilization and contract preparation days.

⁽²⁾	Utilization is calculated as the ratio of total R-E days divided by the total calendar days in the period for all specified rigs in our fleet (including cold-stacked rigs).

⁽³⁾	Average daily revenue is defined as total contract drilling revenue for all of the rigs in our fleet per R-E day.

Contract Drilling Revenue. We earned contract drilling revenue of $281.2 million for the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, attributable to 1,372 R-E days and average daily revenue of $205,000. Total utilization for the period was 71%, reflecting reduced R-E days due to planned downtime for the Ocean Courage and Ocean BlackRhino for contract preparation work (132 days) and downtime for the Ocean Endeavor and Ocean Patriot for inspections and repairs (59 days). The decline in average daily revenue compared to the Predecessor periods reflects reduced amortization of deferred revenue due to the write-off of previously deferred balances at the Effective Date in connection with fresh start accounting.

During the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021, we earned contract drilling revenue of $153.4 million attributable to 724 R-E days and average daily revenue of $211,800. Total utilization for the period was 53%, primarily due to planned downtime for contract preparation work for three rigs and the stacking of other rigs between contracts. The Ocean Onyx commenced a new contract in February 2021 after its reactivation, contributing 61 R-E days to the period. The decrease in average daily revenue compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily related to the Ocean BlackLion starting a new contract in the latter part of 2020 at a lower dayrate than the rig’s previous contract and a decreased dayrate earned by the Ocean BlackHawk as a result of renegotiating its long-term contract in mid-2020 in exchange for additional term.

Contract drilling revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $535.8 million attributable to 2,290 R-E days and average daily revenue of $234,000. Total utilization for the period was 55%, reflecting an aggregate 807 days of downtime for contracted rigs awaiting and preparing for their upcoming contracts and an aggregate 1,007 days of downtime attributable to stacked rigs, including the Ocean Valiant, which completed a contract in early May 2020. Average daily revenue for the period included amortization of deferred revenue of $16.1 million.

Contract Drilling Expense, Excluding Depreciation. During the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, contract drilling expense, excluding depreciation, was $225.9 million, comprised primarily of payroll and benefits costs ($98.0 million), rig repairs and maintenance ($46.3 million), shorebase costs and overhead ($22.2 million), equipment rentals ($20.8 million), catering ($7.2 million), insurance ($4.9 million), inspections ($4.5 million), amortization of deferred contract preparation and mobilization costs ($0.5 million) and other costs ($21.5 million). The reduction in amortized costs compared to the Predecessor periods presented was due to the write off of previously deferred expenses as a result of fresh start accounting.

Contract drilling expense, excluding depreciation, was $181.6 million for the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021, comprised primarily of payroll and benefits costs ($68.4 million), rig repairs and maintenance ($32.8 million), equipment rentals ($24.4 million), shorebase costs and overhead ($15.9 million), amortization of deferred contract preparation and mobilization costs ($9.9 million), catering ($5.1 million), inspections ($3.9 million), insurance ($3.1 million), and other costs ($18.1 million).

Contract drilling expense, excluding depreciation, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $481.4 million and was comprised primarily of payroll and benefits costs ($199.8 million), rig repairs and maintenance ($82.4 million), equipment rentals ($60.7 million), shorebase costs and overhead ($48.3 million), amortization of deferred contract preparation and mobilization costs ($18.0 million), catering ($14.5 million), inspections ($9.1 million), insurance ($8.4 million), and other costs ($40.2 million).

Depreciation Expense. Depreciation expense for the Successor period from April 24 through September 30, 2021 and Predecessor periods from January 1 through April 23, 2021 and the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $43.9 million, $92.8 million and $243.2 million, respectively. The decline in depreciation was primarily due to the fair value remeasurement of our rigs and equipment from the application of fresh start accounting on the Effective Date and asset impairments recognized during 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.

General and Administrative Expense. During the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, we incurred general and administrative costs of $37.2 million which consisted of payroll and benefits-related costs ($22.4 million), professional and legal expenses ($12.1 million) and other administrative costs ($2.7 million). Payroll costs for the Successor period included $8.0 million of severance benefits for certain executives who left the Company on or after the Effective Date. Professional and legal costs for the Successor period included costs associated with a stockholder complaint that arose after the Effective Date and legal advisors engaged in connection with an independent committee appointed by the board of directors to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

During the period from January 1 to April 23, 2021, we recognized general and administrative expenses of $15.0 million comprised of costs related to payroll and benefits ($10.5 million), professional and legal services ($3.0 million) and other administrative costs ($1.5 million).

We incurred general and administrative costs of $44.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which consisted of payroll and benefits costs ($32.2 million), professional and legal expenses ($9.1 million) and other administrative costs ($3.5 million).

Impairment of Assets. During the period from January 1 to April 23, 2021, we recognized an impairment charge of $197.0 million to write down the carrying value of one of our rigs with indicators of impairment due to concerns over future opportunities. During the first nine months of 2020, we recognized an aggregate impairment charge of $774.0 million to write down four of our drilling rigs with indicators of impairment to their estimated fair values. See Note 5 “Impairment of Assets” and Note 8 “Financial Instruments and Fair Value Disclosures” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

Restructuring and Separation Costs. Prior to the Petition Date in 2020, we incurred $7.4 million in legal and other professional advisor fees in connection with the consideration of restructuring alternatives, including the preparation for filing of the Chapter 11 Cases and related matters. Also, during the second quarter of 2020, we initiated a plan to reduce the number of employees in our world-wide organization in an effort to restructure our business operations and lower operating costs. As a result of this initiative, we incurred costs of $10.1 million during the first nine months of 2020, primarily for severance and related costs associated with a reduction in personnel in our corporate offices, warehouse facilities and certain of our international shorebase locations.

Gain on Disposition of Assets. During the period from January 1 to April 23, 2021, we sold two previously impaired semisubmersible rigs, the Ocean America and Ocean Rover, for an aggregate net pre-tax gain of $4.4 million. In the first quarter of 2020, we sold the previously impaired Ocean Confidence for a net pre-tax gain of $3.5 million.

Interest Expense. During the Successor period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, we recognized interest expense of $11.9 million related to new debt incurred on or after the Effective Date and incremental interest expense of $5.0 million related to our Well Control Equipment finance leases.

Upon filing the Chapter 11 Cases on April 26, 2020, we ceased accruing interest expense on the Senior Notes and borrowings under the RCF. However, due to provisions in the PSA signed in January 2021, we resumed recognizing interest on our outstanding borrowings under the RCF and accrued interest expense of $34.8 million for the Predecessor period from January 1, 2021 through April 23, 2021, inclusive of a $23.4 million catch-up adjustment for the period from April 26, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized interest expense relating to the Senior Notes and RCF of $37.0 million and $5.7 million, respectively, for the period prior to our Chapter 11 Petition Date.

Other, Net. During the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, we recognized a $10.8 million settlement related to a patent infringement indemnity claim against the supplier of our four drillships.

Reorganization Items, net. During the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, we recognized $7.5 million of professional fees directly related to the Chapter 11 Cases.

During the Predecessor period from January 1 through April 23, 2021, we recognized $1.6 billion in expenses and other net losses directly related to the Chapter 11 Cases, consisting of fresh start valuation adjustments ($2.7 billion), professional fees ($51.1 million), the accrual of a backstop commitment premium related to our Exit Notes (as defined below) ($10.4 million) and the write-off of a predecessor directors and officers tail insurance policy ($6.9 million). These expenses were partially offset by a net gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise ($1.1 billion).

During the first nine months of 2020, we recognized $62.6 million in expenses and other net losses directly related to the Chapter 11 Cases, primarily consisting of the write-off of debt issuance costs ($27.5 million) and professional fees ($39.3 million), partially offset by net gains related to vendor settlements and purchase order cancellations ($4.2 million).

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit. We recorded income tax expense of $15.2 million (negative 40.8% effective tax rate) for the period from April 24 through September 30, 2021, an income tax benefit of $39.4 million (2% effective tax rate) for the period from January 1 through April 23, 2021 and an income tax benefit of $19.8 million (1.8% effective tax rate) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

During the period from April 24, 2021 through September 30, 2021, the negative effective tax rate is primarily a result of our domestic and international jurisdictional mix of estimated pre-tax income and loss, where no income tax benefit has been recognized due to valuation allowance, while recognizing income tax expense for jurisdictions with forecasted pre-tax income.

During the period from January 1, 2021 through April 23, 2021, our tax benefit was primarily attributable to the adoption of fresh start accounting.

The effective tax rate of 1.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 includes $9.7 million due to a partial release of a previously recognized valuation allowance and tax rate change as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (or CARES Act). The CARES Act was signed into law by the President of the United States on March 27, 2020 and allowed for a carryback of net operating losses generated in 2018, 2019 and 2020 to each of the five preceding taxable years.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On April 23, 2021, all conditions precedent to our plan of reorganization were satisfied, the Plan became effective in accordance with its terms, and the Debtors emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization. See Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

Our emergence from the Chapter 11 Cases has allowed us to significantly reduce our level of indebtedness. On the Effective Date, we entered into a $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, with a $100.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit thereunder (or the Exit RCF). At November 1, 2021, we had borrowings of $113.5 million outstanding under the Exit RCF and had utilized $6.1 million for the issuance of letters of credit in replacement of a previously existing letter of credit. As of November 1, 2021, approximately $283.9 million was available for borrowings or the issuance of letters of credit under the Exit RCF. However, the availability of borrowings under the Exit RCF is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including restrictions on borrowings if, after giving effect to any such borrowings and the application of the proceeds thereof, (i) the aggregate amount of Available Cash (as defined in the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement (as defined below)) would exceed $125.0 million or (ii) the Collateral Coverage Ratio (as defined below) would be less than 2.00 to 1.00 and the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Exit RCF would exceed $400.0 million and/or the Total Collateral Coverage Ratio (as defined below) would be less than 1.30 to 1.00. The Collateral Coverage Ratio is the ratio of (x) the Collateral Rig Value (as defined in the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement) to (y) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Loans and L/C Obligations (both as defined in the Exit Revolving Credit

Agreement) thereunder. The Total Collateral Coverage Ratio is the ratio of (a) the Collateral Rig Value to (b) the sum of (1) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Loans and L/C Obligations under the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement, plus (2) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Exit Term Loans (as defined below), plus (3) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Exit Notes (as defined below), plus (4) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of delayed draw note commitments that may be issued as additional First Lien Notes (as defined below) after the Effective Date.

We have also historically relied on our cash flows from operations and cash reserves to meet our liquidity needs, which primarily include the servicing of our debt repayments and interest payments, as well as funding our working capital requirements and capital expenditures. Our worldwide cash balances are available to finance both our domestic and foreign activities. If and when circumstances require, we expect to record the withholding tax impact associated with the potential distribution of earnings of our foreign subsidiaries; however, we have not provided income tax on the outside basis difference of our international subsidiaries as management does not intend to dispose of these subsidiaries and structuring alternatives exist to mitigate any potential liability should a disposition take place. As of October 1, 2021, our contractual backlog was $1.0 billion, of which $0.2 billion related to the fourth quarter of 2021. At September 30, 2021, we had cash available for current operations of $51.6 million, including $24.2 million, which is subject to restrictions pursuant to the MMSA.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Exit Debt

On the Effective Date, pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Company and Diamond Foreign Asset Company (or DFAC), a Cayman Islands exempted company limited by shares, entered into the following debt instruments:

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a senior secured revolving credit agreement (or the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement), which provides for the Exit RCF, which consists of a $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, with a $100.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit thereunder;

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a senior secured term loan credit agreement, which provides for a $100.0 million senior secured term loan credit facility, which is scheduled to mature on April 22, 2027, under which $100.0 million was drawn on the Effective Date (or Exit Term Loans);

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an indenture, pursuant to which approximately $85.3 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.00%/11.00%/13.00% Senior Secured First Lien PIK Toggle Notes due 2027 (or First Lien Notes) maturing on April 22, 2027 were issued by DFAC and Diamond Finance, LLC on the Effective Date (or Exit Notes); and

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approximately $39.7 million in the form of delayed draw note commitments that may be issued as additional First Lien Notes after the Effective Date, none of which had been issued as of September 30, 2021.

See “– Contractual Cash Obligations” and Note 10 “Prepetition Revolving Credit Facility, Senior Notes and Exit Debt” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

Historical Cash Flow from Operations

For the period April 24 through September 30, 2021, we used $41.0 million in our operating activities. Cash expenditures for contract drilling, shorebase support, general and administrative costs and cash income taxes paid ($348.9 million) and payments to professionals in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases ($35.4 million) more than offset cash receipts for contract drilling services ($338.4 million) for the period and funds from the return of certain collateral deposits ($4.9 million). Cash outlays for capital expenditures and finance lease obligations during the period aggregated $37.8 million and $6.0 million, respectively, and we had incremental borrowings of $20.0 million, net of repayments, under the Exit RCF.

For the period January 1 through April 23, 2021, we used $100.1 million in our operating activities. Cash expenditures for contract drilling, shorebase support and general and administrative costs ($240.5 million),

payments to professionals in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases ($37.6 million), and net cash income taxes paid ($3.4 million) offset cash receipts for contract drilling services ($181.4 million) for the period. Cash outlays for capital expenditures aggregated $49.1 million for the period.

As set forth in the Plan, on the Effective Date, we net settled $242.0 million outstanding under the RCF in cash and issued $75.0 million of Exit Notes. See Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings” and Note 10 “Prepetition Revolving Credit Facility, Senior Notes and Exit Debt” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, our operating activities provided net cash of $7.4 million. Cash receipts for contract drilling services ($686.2 million) exceeded our expenditures related to contract drilling, shorebase support and general and administrative costs ($667.9 million), payments to professionals in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases ($23.8 million) and cash collateral deposits made in support of certain outstanding surety and other bonds and letters of credit ($18.3 million). Additionally, cash receipts for the period included net refunds of income tax previously paid or withheld, primarily in the U.S. tax jurisdiction ($31.2 million).

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we borrowed $436.0 million under the RCF and realized net proceeds from the sale of the Ocean Confidence of $4.6 million.

Upgrades and Other Capital Expenditures

As of the date of this report, we expect cash capital expenditures for the remaining three months of 2021 to be approximately $10 million to $15 million for a total spend of approximately $95 million to $100 million in 2021. Planned spending for the last quarter of 2021 includes projects under our capital maintenance and replacement programs and completion of equipment upgrades for the Ocean BlackRhino and Ocean Courage.

Contractual Cash Obligations

The following table sets forth the contractual cash obligations of the Successor at September 30, 2021 (in thousands).

	Payments Due By Period
Contractual Obligations ⁽¹⁾	Total		2021 ⁽²⁾		2022-2023		2024-2025		Thereafter
Exit Term Loan (principal and interest) ⁽³⁾	$	140,813	$	3,150	$	14,194	$	14,194	$	109,275
Exit Notes (principal and interest) ⁽⁴⁾		136,155		6,148		17,738		16,913		95,356
Exit RCF (borrowings and interest) ⁽⁵⁾		154,105		1,812		13,381		13,381		125,531
Well Control Equipment services agreement ⁽⁶⁾		143,283		6,051		49,275		45,501		42,456
Finance leases		208,246		6,624		52,560		52,632		96,430
Operating leases		48,921		4,924		24,308		8,189		11,500
Total obligations	$	831,523	$	28,709	$	171,456	$	150,810	$	480,548

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The above table excludes $54.7 million of total net unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions that could result in a future cash payment as of September 30, 2021. Due to the high degree of uncertainty regarding the timing of future cash outflows associated with the liabilities recognized in these balances, we are unable to make reasonably reliable estimates of the period of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities.

⁽²⁾	Represents the three-month period beginning October 1, 2021.

⁽³⁾	Contractual obligations related to our Exit Term Loan are presented in the table above assuming an interest rate consistent with the rate applied to the principal as of September 30, 2021.

⁽⁴⁾	Contractual obligations related to our Exit Notes are presented in the table above assuming a cash interest payment option and include the commitment premium for the undrawn Exit Notes based on the September 30, 2021 balance.

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Contractual obligations under our Exit RCF are presented in the table above assuming that the outstanding amount at September 30, 2021 remains drawn until the maturity of the Exit Revolving Credit Agreement and that interest accrues at the same rate applied to the borrowings as of September 30, 2021.

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Contractual obligations related to our Well Control Equipment services agreement include a commitment to purchase consumable and capital spare parts owned and controlled by the vendor at the end of the service arrangement for a purchase price based on current list prices not to exceed $37.0 million. The table above assumes that such items are purchased at the ceiling price at the end of the agreement in 2026, however the actual amount may vary as the volume and prices of spares to be purchased are not yet known.

Pressure Control by the Hour®. In 2016, we entered into a ten-year agreement with a subsidiary of Baker Hughes Company (formerly known as Baker Hughes, a GE company) (or Baker Hughes) to provide services with respect to Well Control Equipment on our four drillships. Such services include management of maintenance, certification and reliability with respect to such equipment. In connection with the contractual services agreement, we sold the Well Control Equipment on our drillships to a Baker Hughes subsidiary and are leasing it back over separate finance leases for approximately $26 million per year in the aggregate. Collectively, we refer to the contractual services agreement and corresponding finance lease agreements with the Baker Hughes affiliate as the “PCbtH program.” See Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies” and Note 12 “Leases and Lease Commitments” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

Except for our contractual requirements under the PCbtH program discussed above, we had no other purchase obligations for major rig upgrades or any other significant obligations at September 30, 2021, except for those related to our direct rig operations, which arise during the normal course of business.

Other Commercial Commitments - Letters of Credit

See Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report for a discussion of certain of our other commercial commitments.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had no off-balance sheet debt or other off-balance sheet arrangements.

Forward-Looking Statements

We or our representatives may, from time to time, either in this report, in periodic press releases or otherwise, make or incorporate by reference certain written or oral statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (or the Securities Act) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (or the Exchange Act). All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may project, indicate or imply future results, events, performance or achievements, and may contain or be identified by the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “project,” “forecast,” “budget” and similar expressions. In addition, any statement concerning future financial performance (including, without limitation, future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible actions taken by or against us, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements as so defined. Statements made by us in this report that contain forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations and statements about the following subjects:

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our ability to continue as a going concern;

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increased advisory costs to execute the Plan and increased administrative and legal costs related to the Chapter 11 Cases and other litigation and the inherent risks involved in a bankruptcy process;

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the effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on our operations, including our relationships with employees, regulatory authorities, customers, suppliers, banks, insurance companies and other third parties, and agreements;

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strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, potential actions the Board may or may not take in connection therewith, the process and timetable for such exploration and any future public comments regarding such matters;

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market conditions and the effect of such conditions on our future results of operations;

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sources and uses of and requirements for financial resources and sources of liquidity;

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customer spending programs;

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business plans or financial condition of our customers, including with respect to or as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;

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duration and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, re-openings and any other related actions taken by businesses and governments on our business, operations, supply chain and personnel, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and liquidity;

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expectations regarding our plans and strategies, including plans, effects and other matters relating to the COVID-19 pandemic;

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contractual obligations and future contract negotiations;

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interest rate and foreign exchange risk;

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operations outside the United States;

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business strategy;

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growth opportunities;

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competitive position including, without limitation, competitive rigs entering the market;

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expected financial position and liquidity;

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cash flows and contract backlog;

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future amounts payable by a customer in the form of a guarantee of gross margin to be earned on future contracts or by direct payment, pursuant to terms of an existing contract, including the timing of such payments;

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idling drilling rigs or reactivating stacked rigs;

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outcomes of litigation and legal proceedings;

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financing plans;

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market outlook;

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oil prices;

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tax planning;

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changes in tax laws and policies or adverse outcomes resulting from examination of our tax returns;

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debt levels and the impact of changes in the credit markets and credit ratings for us and our debt;

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budgets for capital and other expenditures;

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timing and duration of required regulatory inspections for our drilling rigs and other planned downtime;

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process and timing for acquiring regulatory permits and approvals for our drilling operations;

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timing and cost of completion of capital projects;

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delivery dates and drilling contracts related to capital projects;

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plans and objectives of management;

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scrapping retired rigs;

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asset impairments and impairment evaluations;

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assets held for sale;

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contractual obligations related to our Well Control Equipment services agreement and potential exercise of the purchase option at the end of the original lease term;

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the MMSA with an offshore drilling company and future management and marketing services thereunder;

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our internal controls and internal control over financial reporting;

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performance of contracts;

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compliance with applicable laws; and

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availability, limits and adequacy of insurance or indemnification.

These types of statements are based on current expectations about future events and inherently are subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected, projected or expressed in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, those described or referenced in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A and amended by Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

The risks and uncertainties referenced above are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission include additional factors that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial performance. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included in this report speak only as of the date of this report. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or beliefs with regard to the statement or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. In addition, in certain places in this report, we may refer to reports published by third parties that purport to describe trends or developments in energy production or drilling and exploration activity. While we believe that these reports are reliable, we have not independently verified the information included in such reports. We specifically disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such information and undertake no obligation to update such information.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The information included in this Item 3 constitutes “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the statutory safe harbor provided in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 2 of Part I of this report.

Interest Rate Risk. We have exposure to interest rate risk on our debt instruments arising from changes in the level or volatility of interest rates. As of September 30, 2021, our variable interest rate debt included $123.5 million of outstanding borrowings under the Exit RCF, $6.1 million for the issuance of letters of credit under the Exit RCF and our $100.0 million Exit Term Loans. At this level of variable-rate debt, the impact of a 100-basis point increase in market interest rates would not have a material effect (estimated $2.4 million increase in interest expense on an annualized basis). Our Exit Notes have been issued at fixed rates, and as such, interest expense would not be impacted by interest rate shifts.

There were no other material changes in our market risk components for the period from January 1, 2021 through April 23, 2021 or the period from April 24, 2021 through September 30, 2021. See “Quantitative and

Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” included in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A, for further information.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the federal securities laws, including this report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us under the federal securities laws is accumulated and communicated to our management on a timely basis to allow decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our Chief Executive Officer (or CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (or CFO) participated in an evaluation by our management of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of September 30, 2021. Based on their participation in that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2021.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the foregoing evaluation that occurred during our third fiscal quarter of 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.

As previously reported in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, on July 26, 2021, Avenue Energy Opportunities Fund II AIV, L.P. (or AEOF), a stockholder of the Company, and AEOF’s investment manager, Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. (or, collectively with AEOF, Avenue Capital), filed a complaint against the Company to compel an annual meeting of stockholders pursuant to 8 Del. C. Section 211(c) before the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or the Court). On August 31, 2021, the Company and Avenue Capital agreed to settle the complaint. Under the terms of the settlement, Avenue Capital agreed to dismiss the complaint with prejudice and release all claims with respect to the alleged failure by the Company or its directors and officers to hold its 2021 annual meeting of stockholders, and the Company agreed to hold its next annual meeting of stockholders no later than January 21, 2022. At the request of the parties, on September 1, 2021, the Court ordered the action dismissed with prejudice.

Additional information related to certain legal proceedings is included in Note 11 “Commitments and Contingencies” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, information related to the Chapter 11 Cases that we filed in the Bankruptcy Court on April 26, 2020 is included in Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings – Chapter 11 Cases” and Note 2 “Chapter 11 Proceedings – Chapter 11 Emergence” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 include a detailed discussion of certain material risk factors facing our company. The risk factors included under Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A and amended by the risk factors included under Item 1A of Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, are incorporated herein by reference. No material changes have been made to such risk factors as of September 30, 2021.

ITEM 5. Other Information.

As previously reported, on the Effective Date and in accordance with the Plan, the Company adopted the Seconded Amended and Restated Bylaws (or the Bylaws) which included changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to the board of directors of the Company. Advance notice is required for stockholders to nominate directors or to submit proposals for consideration at meetings of stockholders. These procedures provide that notice of stockholder proposals must be timely given in writing to the Secretary of the Company prior to the meeting at which the action is to be taken. The Bylaws specify in detail the requirements as to form and content of all stockholder notices.

This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Bylaws, which are filed as Exhibit 3.2 to this report and are incorporated herein by reference.

The Company’s board of directors has set January 21, 2022 as the date of the Company’s upcoming annual meeting of stockholders (or the Annual Meeting). The exact time and place of the Annual Meeting will be specified in the Company’s notice of annual meeting and related proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. The board of directors also established the close of business on December 3, 2021 as the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.

The Company last held an annual meeting of stockholders on May 13, 2020. As such, under the Company’s Bylaws, for stockholder proposals and director nominations to be presented at the Annual Meeting, the Company must receive written notice in proper form at the Company’s principal executive offices no later than November 18, 2021. The notice must comply with and include all of the information required by the Company’s Bylaws. Any proposal or nomination submitted after such deadline will be considered untimely.

All such proposals and nominations must be in writing and addressed to the Company’s Secretary at 15415 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77094, Attention: David L. Roland.

ITEM 6. Exhibits.


Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit

3.1		Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2021).

3.2		Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2021).

10.1		Specimen Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 3, 2021).

10.2		Specimen Executive Performance-Vesting Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 3, 2021).

10.3		Supplemental Severance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 3, 2021).

31.1*		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer.

31.2*		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer.

32.1*		Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

101.INS*		Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH*		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL*		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.LAB*		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE*		Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF*		Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.

104*		The cover page of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL (included with the Exhibit 101 attachments).

*	Filed or furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
	(Registrant)

Date November 8, 2021	By:	/s/ Dominic A. Savarino
		Dominic A. Savarino
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

do-ex311_7.htm

Exhibit 31.1

I, Bernie Wolford, Jr., certify that:

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.;

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 8, 2021

/s/ Bernie Wolford, Jr.

Bernie Wolford, Jr.

President and Chief Executive Officer

do-ex312_6.htm

Exhibit 31.2

I, Dominic A. Savarino, certify that:

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.;

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 8, 2021

/s/ Dominic A. Savarino

Dominic A. Savarino

Chief Financial Officer

do-ex321_8.htm

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED BY SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Each of the undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, in his capacity as an officer of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (the “ Company ”), that, to his knowledge:

(1) the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “ Report ”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 8, 2021

/s/ Bernie Wolford, Jr.

Bernie Wolford, Jr.

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company

/s/ Dominic A. Savarino

Dominic A. Savarino

Chief Financial Officer of the Company