• Fourth quarter revenue of $2.34 billion, up 7% sequentially and up 13% year-over-year
• Operating Profit of $161 million, down $22 million sequentially and down $1 million year-over-year
• Net Income of $598 million, up $484 million sequentially and up $494 million year-over-year
• Fully diluted earnings per share of $1.51, up $1.22 sequentially and up $1.25 year-over-year
• Cash flow from operations of $377 million and free cash flow* of $301 million
• Adjusted EBITDA* of $294 million, up $27 million sequentially and up $63 million year-over-year

* Free cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow,” and “Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income” below.

NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported fourth quarter 2023 revenues of $2.34 billion, an increase of seven percent compared to the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of 13 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $598 million, which included the release of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets of $485 million. Operating profit was $161 million, or 6.9 percent of sales, for the fourth quarter. Under Other Items the Company recorded a net pre-tax charge of $55 million (see Corporate Information for additional details). Adjusted EBITDA increased 10 percent sequentially to $294 million, or 12.5% percent of sales.

Revenues for the full year 2023 were $8.58 billion, an increase of $1.34 billion from 2022. Net income for the full year 2023 was $993 million, which included the release of valuation allowances, compared to $155 million for the prior year. Operating profit increased 147 percent to $651 million or 7.6 percent of sales for the full year 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased 47 percent, to $1.0 billion or 11.7 percent of sales for 2023.

“NOV’s fourth quarter results capped a solid year which saw 19 percent sales growth compared to 2022, and significantly better profitability in all three operating segments,” stated Clay Williams, Chairman, President and CEO. “Adjusted EBITDA and margin for the year were the highest since 2015. The Company’s new products and technologies are seeing rising customer interest, while building momentum in international and offshore markets point to rising demand for our longer-cycle capital equipment businesses over the next several years. Higher profit and improved inventory levels, supported by the continued normalization of the global supply chain, also resulted in notably improved cash flow in the fourth quarter.

“While geopolitical and economic risks remain elevated, and capital discipline remains a focus in the energy complex, we expect the growing need for secure, reliable, clean, and low-cost sources of energy will support the ongoing recovery in oil and gas markets for years to come. We believe NOV’s product and technology portfolio is exceptionally well positioned to capitalize on these market drivers, particularly as the cycle matures and becomes more international and offshore oriented.

“We expect growing adoption of NOV’s advanced technologies and continued growth in international and offshore markets should more than offset declining demand from North America during 2024. We also expect for improving working capital efficiencies and profitability to drive robust cash flow during the year.”

Wellbore Technologies

Wellbore Technologies generated revenues of $824 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of three percent from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of eight percent from the fourth quarter of 2022. Operating profit was $76 million, or 9.2 percent of sales, and included $42 million in Other Items. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $6 million sequentially and increased $14 million from the prior year to $160 million, or 19.4 percent of sales. Growing demand from international markets more than offset declining activity in North America. Profitability was affected by a less favorable sales mix, an increase in employee benefit expense, the devaluation of the Argentine peso, and other costs.

Completion & Production Solutions

Completion & Production Solutions generated revenues of $803 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of six percent from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of nine percent from the fourth quarter of 2022. Operating profit was $44 million, or 5.5 percent of sales, and included $25 million in Other Items. Adjusted EBITDA increased $19 million sequentially and increased $20 million from the prior year to $86 million, or 10.7 percent of sales. Improved revenue and profitability were primarily the result of strong year-end capital equipment sales and continued margin improvement in the segment’s project backlog.

New orders booked during the quarter increased 28 percent and totaled $676 million, representing a book-to-bill of 132 percent when compared to the $513 million of orders shipped from backlog. As of December 31, 2023, backlog for capital equipment orders for Completion & Production Solutions was $1.82 billion, an increase of $196 million from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of $220 million from the fourth quarter of 2022.

Rig Technologies

Rig Technologies generated revenues of $766 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 12 percent from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of 24 percent from the fourth quarter of 2022. Operating profit was $111 million, or 14.5 percent of sales, and included a credit of $18 million from Other Items. Adjusted EBITDA increased $9 million sequentially and increased $21 million from the prior year to $109 million, or 14.2 percent of sales. Results reflect seasonal increases in aftermarket activities supplemented by continued improvements in deliveries of spare parts and strong year-end capital equipment sales.

New capital equipment orders booked during the quarter totaled $214 million, representing a book-to-bill of 68 percent when compared to the $314 million of orders shipped from backlog. As of December 31, 2023, backlog for capital equipment orders for Rig Technologies totaled $2.87 billion, a decrease of $100 million from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of $75 million from the fourth quarter of 2022.

Corporate Information

During the fourth quarter of 2023, NOV recorded $55 million in Other Items, primarily related to a voluntary early retirement program (see Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income). Additionally, NOV's effective tax rate was favorably impacted by the release of $485 million in valuation allowances, resulting from the Company’s assessment of the carrying value of its deferred tax assets and future projections of taxable income.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had total debt of $1.73 billion, with $2.00 billion available on its primary revolving credit facility, and $816 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Significant Achievements

NOV secured a contract for a CO2 dehydration package for a supermajor’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project. This project aims to capture 800,000 tons of CO2 annually from a Louisiana-based steel plant, transporting and storing it underground permanently. NOV’s technology solution featuring our SmartBed™ design, combined with BASF’s Sorbead® silica gel technology, provides operation costs savings and superior performance over other solutions. With several CCS projects expected to follow, NOV will be in a prime position to leverage its gas processing expertise to meet customer needs.

NOV secured a contract for a large interconnector cable-lay system and subsea crane from a key European power cable provider. NOV’s advanced integrated cable-lay system has now been chosen for two newbuild offshore cable-lay vessels, which install critical infrastructure for subsea interconnectors and offshore wind developments. The orders reflect NOV’s continued leadership in providing the key enabling technologies and equipment necessary for large-scale energy transition related infrastructure projects.

Subsequent to quarter end, NOV completed the acquisition of Extract, a leading provider of artificial lift technologies and services. Extract’s reputation for market-leading customer service and focus on maximizing run-time of electric submersible pumps has established the company as a key partner for operators looking to maximize the economic returns of their assets.

NOV installed a Brandt™ iNOVaTHERM™ thermal treatment unit offshore in Equatorial Guinea, enabling the client to process drilling cuttings and fluid onsite, reducing the costs, emissions, and safety risks associated with shipping materials to shore for disposal. In addition, NOV is supplying the Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Non-Stop Drilling system for the same rig, allowing the rig to maintain continuous circulation of drilling fluid while making a connection, ensuring wellbore stability and drilling efficiency.

NOV's Downhole Broadband Solutions (DBS) continues to deliver substantial reductions in well delivery times while simultaneously increasing production potential. On the Norwegian Continental Shelf, two major operators successfully executed campaigns months ahead of schedule and below budget, utilizing DBS’s high-speed wired drill pipe, along-string measurements, and real-time visualization applications. Both operators relied on the network to achieve optimal well placement, reporting increased production rates compared to estimates. In the Middle East, another operator leveraged DBS to transmit high-resolution logs in real-time to enable informed and prompt decision-making, resulting in a 30% net-to-gross increase compared to nearby wells drilled in the same reservoir using mud pulse telemetry.

NOV's rig automation suite is continuing to experience a growing surge in popularity, propelled by its notable safety and performance benefits. In the fourth quarter, NOV obtained orders from two returning clients for complete automation systems, including NOVOS drilling and pipe handling automation, along with ongoing Automation Lifecycle Management support for a semisubmersible in Europe and a drillship in West Africa.

NOV’s Completion Tools business secured a contract to install SURESET™ production liners and multiple Burst Port System (BPS) subs for an international oil company in West Texas. NOV was awarded contracts for two rigs, with the potential for three more by the first quarter of 2024, based on its outstanding equipment and highly skilled personnel. In the Middle East, NOV completed its 250th installation of the ReAct™ Electronic Liner Shoe (ELS), which consistently demonstrates reliability and efficiency with more than 9,000 days of electronics operational life and zero nonproductive time.

NOV has been awarded projects for its diverse portfolio of composite solutions that provide corrosion resistance in energy infrastructure and chemical and industrial processes. NOV received an order to provide, deliver, and install more than 300 km of reinforced thermoplastic pipe in Oman for a comprehensive field development project, establishing NOV’s Fiberspar™ LinePipe products as a leading solution within this market. Additionally, NOV was awarded a substantial composite tank project in the semiconductor market, incorporating lined tanks capable of withstanding highly caustic fluids. This success reinforces NOV’s position as a leading supplier of composite equipment in the growing semiconductor sector.

NOV was awarded several projects from a leading operator in the Norwegian North Sea, including a Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) reclamation system and two seawater treatment and gas dehydration packages. The MEG module will undergo local fabrication in Norway, while the treatment and dehydration packages will be constructed at NOV's fabrication yard in Batam, Indonesia. Building upon the previous supply of electrostatic coalescer and separation packages, these projects pave the way for enhanced collaboration between NOV and the operator for optimizing field production, emphasizing digital and unmanned operations.

NOV’s XL Systems business secured an initial order for its XCalibur connector for use in a geothermal project in Germany and secured an order for its high-performance Viper™ Connector for use in a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Norway. The orders represent each product’s first applications in geothermal and CCS projects, complementing NOV's broad portfolio of solutions supporting carbon reduction and the development of renewable energy.

NOV successfully deployed its TerraPULSE™ Agitator™ System in the Middle East, facilitating the acid stimulation of a 19,000 ft horizontal well. The innovative TerraPULSE technology proved instrumental in successfully stimulating 100% of the horizontal production section. With further deployments planned, this accomplishment signifies the extension of NOV's proven drilling friction reduction technology into completion and production applications.

NOV directional drilling technology continues to enable directional drillers to reliably deliver wells. During the fourth quarter, NOV was awarded and began executing on an integrated directional drilling tool contract in the Middle East with an independent service company to drill 14 directional wells in Kuwait. Additionally, NOV's integrated directional drilling bottom hole assemblies (BHAs), which include Vector™ motors, Tolteq™ measurement while drilling (MWD) tools, and PowerStroke™ jars, were used to successfully drill two geothermal wells in Iceland, despite the challenging downhole conditions prevalent in this growing application.

NOV was selected to provide a custom intermediate-sized drill pipe with Tuboscope™ TKTM 340TC coating, specifically intended for deployment in Eagle Ford hot wells. The unique size and coating combination is expected to enhance drilling performance and extend the lifespan of rig tools when subjected to temperatures exceeding 350° F. NOV also secured orders for Delta™ 544 connections to be threaded on IntelliServ™ wired drill pipe for an upcoming project in the Middle East, facilitating near-instantaneous data transfer from downhole to the surface to provide drillers with clear insights to make informed decisions. This integration allows NOV to merge the cost-effectiveness of its premier Delta connection with the downhole telemetry offered by IntelliServ.

NOV secured a multi-year contract, after a four-year testing and approval process, from a major national oil company to provide TK™-Liner for 6 5/8” premium connection tubulars used in offshore Water-Alternating Gas (WAG) wells for enhanced oil production. The high-performance glass-reinforced epoxy lining system is gaining widespread acceptance in major oil & gas and geothermal markets for its reliable protection and performance in corrosive environments. NOV also earned several repeat orders to provide TK™-340TC insulating coating for a major operator drilling in the Eagle Ford and Haynesville shale plays. With the use of TK-340TC to reduce thermal conductivity, the operator has been able to maintain lower drilling fluid temperatures throughout the string and reduce downhole equipment failures and downtime. Based on the significant cost savings and improved drilling efficiencies, four additional coated strings have been ordered.

NOV was selected to provide a complete coiled tubing equipment package tailored for geothermal wells for a client on the North Island of New Zealand. This package includes a two-piece coiled tubing unit consisting of a control power unit featuring NOV’s latest Hi-Vis Cabin equipped with the CTES™ OrionTM V data acquisition system, a reel trailer capable of carrying 29,200 feet of 2 7/8” coiled tubing, an HR-6100 Injector, Texas Oil Tools pressure control equipment, and a Twin 1,200 BHP Fluid Pumper with sound attenuation capabilities. The pumper is equipped with our latest touchscreen control system, allowing remote control panel operation, along with two strings of 2 7/8” QT900 Grade Quality Tubing.

Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call

NOV will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2023 results on February 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern Time). The call will be broadcast simultaneously at www.nov.com/investors. A replay will be available on the website for 30 days.

About NOV

NOV (NYSE: NOV) delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are useful tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating NOV’s overall financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are broadly used to value and compare companies in the oilfield services and equipment industry. Not all companies define these measures in the same way. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures. Please see the attached schedules for reconciliations of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release and the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

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