Borr Drilling Limited - Completes Acquisition of Five Rigs Through New Joint Venture
Hamilton, Bermuda, July 29, 2026 - Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE and OSE: BORR) ("Borr Drilling" or the "Company") today announced that BC Ventures Limited ("BC Ventures"), a 50/50 joint venture between the Company and its long-term well construction partner in Mexico, has completed the previously announced acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Fontis Finance Ltd. for a total purchase price of $287 million.
Under the transaction, BC Ventures has acquired the rig-owning entities of two Friede & Goldman JU-2000E design rigs (Oberon and Titania FE) and three LeTourneau Super 116-C design rigs (Courageous, Defender, and Intrepid). These five rigs are currently located in Mexico.
BC Ventures has financed the acquisition through (i) a $237 million non-recourse seller's credit and (ii) a $25 million cash contribution from each of the Company and its local partner. The seller's credit matures in January 2029 and is secured by, among other things, a first priority lien on the five jack-up rigs.
This strategic transaction increases the Company's owned and jointly-owned fleet to 34 rigs and expands its presence in Mexico, a well-established shallow-water market, while enhancing the Company's ability to capitalize on growing demand for secure, reliable and diversified sources of energy, both in the region and internationally.
About Borr Drilling Limited
Borr Drilling Limited is an international drilling contractor incorporated in Bermuda in 2016 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange since July 31, 2019 and on Euronext Oslo Børs since May 21, 2026 under the ticker "BORR." The Company owns and operates jack-up rigs of modern and high specification designs and provides services focused on the shallow-water segment to the offshore oil and gas industry worldwide. Please visit our website at www.borrdrilling.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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