An offshore drilling contractor that rents out a fleet of modern drillships, semi-submersibles, and jackups to oil giants like Petrobras on a daily rate, working in waters up to 12,000 feet deep. Norwegian-born shipping tycoon John Fredriksen launched the company in 2005 in Bermuda, and it grew fast by buying up rivals like Smedvig. Its name is a simple mash-up of "sea" and "drill" — exactly what it does.
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Feb 23, 2022 — Reclassified from Seadrill Ltd (1:1)
Seadrill issues $700M of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034
Seadrill Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Seadrill Limited, issued $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2034 on June 30, 2026.
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The Notes are governed by an Indenture dated June 30, 2026, among the Issuer, Seadrill Limited, certain subsidiary guarantors, and GLAS Trust Company LLC as trustee.
The Notes mature on July 15, 2034, with interest payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15, beginning January 15, 2027.
Proceeds from the offering were used to satisfy and discharge the 8.375% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030, redeeming all outstanding 2030 Notes.
Seadrill also entered into Amendment No. 2 to its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, increasing revolving commitments from $225 million to $300 million, effective June 30, 2026.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Seadrill amends revolving credit facility, increasing commitments to $300M and extending maturity to 2031
On June 16, 2026, Seadrill Limited entered into Amendment No. 2 to its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement.
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The amendment increases revolving borrowing commitments from $225 million to $300 million.
The stated maturity date is extended from 2028 to 2031.
Certain immaterial subsidiaries and stacked vessels will be removed as guarantors and collateral, respectively.
The amendment is expected to become effective on June 30, 2026, subject to conditions.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Seadrill shareholders approve Amendment No. 1 to 2022 Management Incentive Plan at AGM
The board had previously approved the Amendment, subject to shareholder approval.
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At the June 3, 2026 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Seadrill Limited 2022 Management Incentive Plan.
All nine director nominees were re-elected, including Julie J. Robertson, Jean Cahuzac, Jan Kjærvik, Mark McCollum, Harry Quarls, Andrew Schultz, Paul Smith, Jonathan Swinney, and Ana Zambelli.
Shareholders approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.
Advisory votes on director remuneration and named executive officer compensation for 2025 were approved.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Seadrill appoints Samir Ali as President and CEO, effective March 12, 2026
Ali's annual base salary was increased to $750,000, with a 2026 target bonus of 110% of base salary and a maximum of two times target, subject to performance adjustments.
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Samir Ali, previously EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, was appointed President and CEO, succeeding Simon Johnson, effective immediately on March 12, 2026.
Ali received a long-term incentive award with a grant date value of $3,500,000, consisting of 60% performance-vested RSUs and 40% time-vested RSUs.
His employment agreement will be amended to increase severance to 24 months of base salary and COBRA for termination without cause or for good reason, and to three times base salary plus target bonus and COBRA if terminated within 24 months after a change in control.
The company expects to enter into a separation agreement with Simon Johnson providing termination without cause severance benefits under his existing agreements.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits