Borr Drilling Limited plans to strengthen the balance sheet for continued growth and announces CEO succession plan
Borr Drilling (NYSE:BORR) has announced a comprehensive financial strengthening package and leadership transition plan. The company has secured commitments to increase its liquidity by over $200 million, including an expanded $200 million super senior RCF, reallocation of a $45 million Guarantee Facility, and a new $35 million senior secured RCF, subject to a $100 million equity raise.
In a major leadership change, Bruno Morand will succeed Patrick Schorn as CEO effective September 1, 2025. Schorn will transition to Executive Chairman, while current Chairman Tor Olav Trøim will remain as Director. The company also plans to nominate Thiago Mordehachvili, representing a 19% shareholding through Granular Capital Ltd., to the Board following a Special General Meeting on August 6, 2025.
Borr Drilling (NYSE:BORR) ha annunciato un pacchetto completo di rafforzamento finanziario e un piano di transizione della leadership. L'azienda ha ottenuto impegni per incrementare la propria liquidità di oltre 200 milioni di dollari, includendo un ampliamento della linea di credito super senior da 200 milioni di dollari, la riallocazione di una Garanzia da 45 milioni di dollari e una nuova linea di credito senior garantita da 35 milioni di dollari, subordinata a una raccolta di capitale di 100 milioni di dollari.
In un importante cambiamento alla guida, Bruno Morand succederà a Patrick Schorn come CEO a partire dal 1° settembre 2025. Schorn passerà al ruolo di Presidente Esecutivo, mentre l'attuale Presidente Tor Olav Trøim rimarrà come Direttore. L'azienda prevede inoltre di nominare Thiago Mordehachvili, che rappresenta una partecipazione del 19% tramite Granular Capital Ltd., nel Consiglio di Amministrazione dopo un'Assemblea Generale Straordinaria il 6 agosto 2025.
Borr Drilling (NYSE:BORR) ha anunciado un paquete integral para fortalecer sus finanzas y un plan de transición en el liderazgo. La compañÃa ha asegurado compromisos para incrementar su liquidez en más de 200 millones de dólares, incluyendo una lÃnea de crédito super senior ampliada de 200 millones de dólares, la reasignación de una garantÃa de 45 millones de dólares y una nueva lÃnea de crédito senior garantizada de 35 millones de dólares, sujeta a una emisión de capital de 100 millones de dólares.
En un cambio importante en el liderazgo, Bruno Morand sucederá a Patrick Schorn como CEO a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2025. Schorn pasará a ser Presidente Ejecutivo, mientras que el actual Presidente Tor Olav Trøim permanecerá como Director. La compañÃa también planea nominar a Thiago Mordehachvili, que representa una participación del 19% a través de Granular Capital Ltd., al Consejo tras una Junta General Extraordinaria el 6 de agosto de 2025.
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Borr Drilling (NYSE:BORR) a annoncé un plan complet de renforcement financier et de transition de leadership. La société a obtenu des engagements pour augmenter sa liquidité de plus de 200 millions de dollars, incluant une ligne de crédit super senior étendue de 200 millions de dollars, la réaffectation d'une facilité de garantie de 45 millions de dollars, et une nouvelle ligne de crédit senior garantie de 35 millions de dollars, sous réserve d'une levée de fonds de 100 millions de dollars.
Dans un changement majeur de direction, Bruno Morand succédera à Patrick Schorn au poste de CEO à compter du 1er septembre 2025. Schorn deviendra Président exécutif, tandis que l'actuel Président Tor Olav Trøim restera administrateur. La société prévoit également de nommer Thiago Mordehachvili, représentant une participation de 19 % via Granular Capital Ltd., au Conseil d'administration après une Assemblée générale extraordinaire le 6 août 2025.
Borr Drilling (NYSE:BORR) hat ein umfassendes Finanzstärkungspaket und einen Führungswechselplan angekündigt. Das Unternehmen hat Zusagen erhalten, seine Liquidität um über 200 Millionen US-Dollar zu erhöhen, darunter eine erweiterte 200-Millionen-Dollar-Super-Senior-Kreditlinie, die Umverteilung einer 45-Millionen-Dollar-Garantieeinrichtung und eine neue 35-Millionen-Dollar besicherte Senior-Kreditlinie, vorbehaltlich einer Eigenkapitalerhöhung von 100 Millionen US-Dollar.
In einer bedeutenden Führungsänderung wird Bruno Morand ab dem 1. September 2025 Patrick Schorn als CEO nachfolgen. Schorn wird zum Executive Chairman wechseln, während der derzeitige Vorsitzende Tor Olav Trøim als Direktor verbleiben wird. Das Unternehmen plant außerdem, Thiago Mordehachvili, der über Granular Capital Ltd. 19 % der Anteile hält, nach einer außerordentlichen Hauptversammlung am 6. August 2025 in den Vorstand zu berufen.
- Secured commitments to increase liquidity by over $200 million
- Obtained more favorable terms on financial covenants including reduced minimum liquidity covenant
- Structured leadership transition maintaining continuity while adding fresh perspectives
- Addition of major shareholder (19% stake) to Board enhancing M&A and capital markets expertise
- Financing package contingent on $100 million equity raise, potentially diluting existing shareholders
- Multiple simultaneous leadership changes could create temporary organizational adjustments
Insights
Borr Drilling's $200M liquidity boost and CEO transition signal financial strengthening for growth and possible M&A.
Borr Drilling's announced financial package represents a significant balance sheet enhancement that should materially improve the company's strategic flexibility. The company has secured commitments to increase its super senior revolving credit facility to
The improved financial covenants, including reduced minimum liquidity requirements, provide additional operational breathing room. This comprehensive refinancing appears designed to position Borr for potential industry consolidation opportunities, suggesting management sees acquisition potential in the jackup drilling space.
The leadership transition adds another dimension to this strategic shift. Bruno Morand's promotion from CCO to CEO maintains continuity while current CEO Patrick Schorn moving to Executive Chairman expands leadership bandwidth. The nomination of Thiago Mordehachvili, representing a
This coordinated financial and leadership restructuring suggests Borr is preparing for a more aggressive growth phase in the shallow water drilling market. The expanded liquidity creates a war chest that could be deployed for fleet expansion or competitor acquisitions, potentially accelerating the company's market share gains as the self-described "leading international jackup drilling contractor."
Highlights
- Borr financing package to increase liquidity by
, strengthening balance sheet for continued growth$200 million - Bruno Morand to become CEO effective September 1, 2025, following a thorough succession planning process
- Patrick Schorn to transition from CEO to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, providing continuity and expanded leadership bandwidth, with the current Chairman to remain as a Director
The changes to the facilities, together with a proposed
Borr also announces today that pursuant to the Company's multi-year succession planning process, the Board of Directors has reached a unanimous decision to appoint Mr. Bruno Morand as successor to Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Patrick Schorn, effective September 1, 2025.
At the time of the transition, Mr. Schorn will become Executive Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, while current Chairman Mr. Tor Olav Trøim will continue to serve as a Director of the Board. Additionally, current Director Mr. Dan Rabun (former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at Ensco plc) will become Lead Independent Director, ensuring the continuity of independent and objective leadership on behalf of Borr Drilling's shareholders.
"During Patrick's seven years at Borr Drilling initially as a Director and subsequently as our CEO, the Company has established itself as the leading international jackup drilling contractor. In building the company, including the development of a world-class leadership team, it is a natural progression for the Company to promote from within" said Mr. Trøim, adding, "we are thrilled to be able to tap someone of Bruno's caliber to lead the Company through the next phase. With decades of experience in the industry, he brings the optimal mix of continuity and fresh perspectives; and we expect that his dynamic leadership, customer-centric approach, and market acumen will both drive our current strategy forward and also expand our perspectives on new opportunities."
Mr. Morand, who has served as Chief Commercial Officer at the Company since 2023, is a 20-year veteran of the offshore drilling industry, having held management positions with international rig contractors in the areas of operational management, project management, marketing and customer relationship management. He originally joined Borr in 2017 and throughout his time at the Company has played an active role with the Company's global portfolio of clients and strategic partners
"We are fortunate to have had the wisdom and diverse skills of our Board of Directors, led by industry veteran Tor Olav Trøim. This succession sets us up for a seamless transition, and also enables us to allocate additional leadership capacity to the long-term planning that is critical at this juncture," said Mr. Schorn, adding, "Bruno's appointment will enable our leadership team and Board to increase focus in the strategic imperatives and potential inorganic opportunities that we expect will drive our company through the next phase of growth."
Additionally, Mr. Trøim announced the nomination of Mr. Thiago Mordehachvili, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Granular Capital Ltd., holding more than
Mr. Mordehachvili commented that he is pleased to be nominated to the Board to contribute in creating long-term shareholder value at Borr Drilling. He added: "As a significant shareholder of Borr Drilling for several years, Granular Capital has seen firsthand the impact of the Company having superior assets, operations and culture in an otherwise volatile industry. These attributes are powerful and further differentiate Borr as the sector evolves going forward. By bringing additional capital markets expertise to an already experienced Board of Directors, we believe our involvement can further solidify Borr Drilling's position as a leader in the shallow water development drilling market."
Mr. Jason Crowe will succeed Mr. Morand as SVP Commercial, effective September 1, 2025. All other members of the leadership team remain unchanged.
Forward looking statements
This press release and related discussions include forward looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
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