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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

	
 	
FORM 6-K

	

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarter ended September 30, 2014
Commission File Number 001-35345

	

PACIFIC DRILLING S.A.

	

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L-1610 Luxembourg
(Address of principal executive offices)

	

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PACIFIC DRILLING S.A.
Report on Form 6-K for the quarter ended September 30, 2014
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3		
Item 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3		
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	3		
Item 2 — Operating and Financial Review and Prospects	18		
Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk	33		
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION	34		
Item 1 — Legal Proceedings	34		
Item 1A — Risk Factors	34		
Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	34		
Item 3 — Defaults Upon Senior Securities	34		
Item 4 — Mine Safety Disclosures	34		
Item 5 — Other Information	34		
Item 6 — Exhibits	34		
As used in this quarterly report on Form 6-K (this “Quarterly Report”), unless the context otherwise requires, references to “Pacific Drilling,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and words of similar import refer to Pacific Drilling S.A. and its subsidiaries. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “U.S. $” and “$” in this report are to, and amounts are represented in, United States dollars.
The information and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2013 (our “2013 Annual Report”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 4, 2014. We prepare our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
PACIFIC DRILLING S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share information) (unaudited)

	
																
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	
Revenues	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Contract drilling	$	279,637		 	$	193,240		 	$	766,057		 	$	545,028		
Costs and expenses	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Contract drilling	(116,850	)	 	(82,719	)	 	(335,780	)	 	(246,641	)	
General and administrative expenses	(16,467	)	 	(13,080	)	 	(42,773	)	 	(35,658	)	
Depreciation expense	(50,187	)	 	(36,646	)	 	(142,790	)	 	(109,752	)	
 	(183,504	)	 	(132,445	)	 	(521,343	)	 	(392,051	)	
Operating income	96,133		 	60,795		 	244,714		 	152,977		
Other expense	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Costs on interest rate swap termination	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	(38,184	)	
Interest expense	(35,626	)	 	(23,797	)	 	(90,256	)	 	(68,257	)	
Total interest expense	(35,626	)	 	(23,797	)	 	(90,256	)	 	(106,441	)	
Costs on extinguishment of debt	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	(28,428	)	
Other expense	(870	)	 	(842	)	 	(3,270	)	 	(946	)	
Income before income taxes	59,637		 	36,156		 	151,188		 	17,162		
Income tax expense	(11,536	)	 	(5,829	)	 	(30,975	)	 	(17,350	)	
Net income (loss)	$	48,101		 	$	30,327		 	$	120,213		 	$	(188	)	
Earnings (loss) per common share, basic (Note 9)	$	0.22		 	$	0.14		 	$	0.55		 	$	—		
Weighted-average number of common shares, basic (Note 9)	217,344		 	216,969		 	217,254		 	216,944		
Earnings (loss) per common share, diluted (Note 9)	$	0.22		 	$	0.14		 	$	0.55		 	$	—		
Weighted-average number of common shares, diluted (Note 9)	217,547		 	217,157		 	217,455		 	216,944		
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in thousands) (unaudited)

	
																
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	
Net income (loss)	$	48,101		 	$	30,327		 	$	120,213		 	$	(188	)	
Other comprehensive income (loss):	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Unrecognized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	3,424		 	(7,583	)	 	(12,681	)	 	(479	)	
Reclassification adjustment for loss on derivative instruments realized in net income (Note 6)	2,676		 	1,185		 	5,047		 	46,535		
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	6,100		 	(6,398	)	 	(7,634	)	 	46,056		
Total comprehensive income	$	54,201		 	$	23,929		 	$	112,579		 	$	45,868		
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par value) (unaudited)

	
								
 	September 30, 2014	 	December 31, 2013	
Assets:	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents	$	132,359		 	$	204,123		
Accounts receivable	184,291		 	206,078		
Materials and supplies	92,096		 	65,709		
Deferred financing costs, current	13,872		 	14,857		
Deferred costs, current	31,688		 	48,202		
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	25,060		 	13,889		
Total current assets	479,366		 	552,858		
Property and equipment, net	5,105,911		 	4,512,154		
Deferred financing costs	43,638		 	53,300		
Other assets	48,605		 	45,728		
Total assets	$	5,677,520		 	$	5,164,040		
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:	 	 	 	
Accounts payable	$	41,331		 	$	54,235		
Accrued expenses	50,399		 	66,026		
Long-term debt, current	349,167		 	7,500		
Accrued interest	37,732		 	21,984		
Derivative liabilities, current	9,043		 	4,984		
Deferred revenue, current	90,122		 	96,658		
Total current liabilities	577,794		 	251,387		
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	2,436,969		 	2,423,337		
Deferred revenue	128,351		 	88,465		
Other long-term liabilities	14,197		 	927		
Total long-term liabilities	2,579,517		 	2,512,729		
Commitments and contingencies	 	 	 	
Shareholders’ equity:	 	 	 	
Common shares, $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 232,770 and 224,100 shares issued and 217,391 and 217,035 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	2,174		 	2,170		
Additional paid-in capital	2,366,560		 	2,358,858		
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(16,191	)	 	(8,557	)	
Retained earnings	167,666		 	47,453		
Total shareholders’ equity	2,520,209		 	2,399,924		
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	5,677,520		 	$	5,164,040		
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(in thousands) (unaudited)

	
																										
 	Common Shares	 	Treasury
Shares	 	Additional
Paid-In
Capital	 	Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss	 	Retained
Earnings	 	Total
Shareholders'
Equity	
 	Shares	 	Amount	 		 		 		 		 		
Balance at December 31, 2013	217,035		 	$	2,170		 	7,065		 	$	2,358,858		 	$	(8,557	)	 	$	47,453		 	$	2,399,924		
Shares issued under share-based compensation plan	356		 	4		 	(356	)	 	170		 	—    		 	—    		 	174		
Issuance of common shares to treasury	—    		 	—    		 	8,670		 	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	—    		
Share-based compensation	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	7,532		 	—    		 	—    		 	7,532		
Other comprehensive loss	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	(7,634	)	 	—    		 	(7,634	)	
Net income	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	—    		 	120,213		 	120,213		
Balance at September 30, 2014	217,391		 	$	2,174		 	15,379		 	$	2,366,560		 	$	(16,191	)	 	$	167,666		 	$	2,520,209		
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands) (unaudited)

	
								
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	
Cash flow from operating activities:	 	 	 	
Net income (loss)	$	120,213		 	$	(188	)	
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	 	 	 	
Depreciation expense	142,790		 	109,752		
Amortization of deferred revenue	(83,324	)	 	(52,336	)	
Amortization of deferred costs	39,642		 	29,147		
Amortization of deferred financing costs	7,465		 	8,319		
Amortization of debt discount	582		 	252		
Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs	—    		 	27,644		
Costs on interest rate swap termination	—    		 	38,184		
Deferred income taxes	3,380		 	(2,505	)	
Share-based compensation expense	7,532		 	6,964		
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	 	 	 	
Accounts receivable	21,787		 	21,047		
Materials and supplies	(26,387	)	 	(9,755	)	
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(40,370	)	 	(11,892	)	
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	21,829		 	1,664		
Deferred revenue	108,734		 	27,287		
Net cash provided by operating activities	323,873		 	193,584		
Cash flow from investing activities:	 	 	 	
Capital expenditures	(749,686	)	 	(772,249	)	
Decrease in restricted cash	—    		 	172,184		
Net cash used in investing activities	(749,686	)	 	(600,065	)	
Cash flow from financing activities:	 	 	 	
Proceeds from shares issued under share-based compensation plan	174		 	—    		
Proceeds from long-term debt	360,000		 	1,497,250		
Payments on long-term debt	(5,625	)	 	(1,458,125	)	
Payment for costs on interest rate swap termination	—    		 	(41,993	)	
Payments for financing costs	(500	)	 	(62,684	)	
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	354,049		 	(65,552	)	
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(71,764	)	 	(472,033	)	
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	204,123		 	605,921		
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	132,359		 	$	133,888		
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PACIFIC DRILLING S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1 — Nature of Business
Pacific Drilling S.A. and its subsidiaries (“Pacific Drilling,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is an international offshore drilling contractor committed to becoming the preferred provider of offshore drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry through the use of high-specification floating rigs. Our primary business is to contract our high-specification rigs, related equipment and work crews, primarily on a dayrate basis, to drill wells for our clients. As of September 30, 2014 , we were operating six drillships under client contract and had two drillships under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries (“SHI”).
Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation — Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, these financial statements do not include all disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the presented interim periods. Such adjustments are considered to be of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise identified. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014 or for any future period. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013 .
Principles of Consolidation — The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pacific Drilling S.A. and consolidated subsidiaries that we control by ownership of substantially all voting interest. We eliminate all intercompany transactions and balances in consolidation.
We currently are party to a Nigerian joint venture, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited (“PIDWAL”), which is fully controlled and 90% owned by us with 10% owned by Derotech Offshore Services Limited (“Derotech”), a privately-held Nigerian registered limited liability company. Derotech will not accrue the economic benefits of its interest in PIDWAL unless and until it satisfies certain outstanding obligations to us and a certain pledge is cancelled by us. Accordingly, we consolidate all PIDWAL interests and no portion of PIDWAL’s operating results is allocated to the noncontrolling interests. In addition to the joint venture agreement, we are a party to marketing and logistic services agreements with Derotech and an affiliated company of Derotech. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 , we incurred fees of $4.8 million and $11.5 million , respectively, under the marketing and logistic services agreements. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 , we incurred fees of $2.7 million and $7.1 million , respectively, under the marketing and logistic services agreements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Revenue Recognition — On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard will become effective for us on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method, nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - Continued

Note 3 — Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following as of:

	
								
 	September 30, 2014	 	December 31, 2013	
 	(in thousands)	
Drillships and related equipment	$	4,808,247		 	$	4,020,792		
Assets under construction	716,720		 	769,131		
Other property and equipment	10,353		 	10,260		
Property and equipment, cost	5,535,320		 	4,800,183		
Accumulated depreciation	(429,409	)	 	(288,029	)	
Property and equipment, net	$	5,105,911		 	$	4,512,154		
On March 16, 2012 and January 25, 2013, we entered into contracts with SHI for the construction of the Pacific Meltem and the Pacific Zonda , respectively. The contracts for the Pacific Meltem and the Pacific Zonda provide for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion, payable in installments during the construction process, of which we have made payments of approximately $358.7 million through September 30, 2014. With respect to these two undelivered vessels, we anticipate making installment payments of approximately $329.8 million during the remainder of 2014 and approximately $336.4 million in 2015.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 , we capitalized interest costs of $13.6 million and $51.0 million , respectively, on assets under construction. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 , we capitalized interest costs of $20.2 million and $59.3 million , respectively, on assets under construction.
Note 4 — Debt
A summary of debt follows:

								
 	September 30, 2014	 	December 31, 2013	
 	(in thousands)	
Due within one year:	 	 	 	
2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds	$	300,000		 	$	—		
Senior Secured Credit Facility	41,667		 	—		
2018 Senior Secured Term Loan B	7,500		 	7,500		
Total current debt	349,167		 	7,500		
Long-term debt:	 	 	 	
2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds	$	—		 	$	300,000		
2017 Senior Secured Notes	498,246		 	497,892		
Senior Secured Credit Facility	458,333		 	140,000		
2018 Senior Secured Term Loan B	730,390		 	735,445		
2020 Senior Secured Notes	750,000		 	750,000		
Total long-term debt	2,436,969		 	2,423,337		
Total debt	$	2,786,136		 	$	2,430,837		
2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds
In February 2012, we completed a private placement of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.25% senior unsecured U.S. dollar denominated bonds due 2015 (the “2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds”). The bonds bear interest at 8.25% per annum, payable semiannually on February 23 and August 23, and mature on February 23, 2015.

As of September 30, 2014 , we were in compliance with all 2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds covenants.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - Continued

2017 Senior Secured Notes

In November 2012, Pacific Drilling V Limited (“PDV”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Company, as guarantor, completed a private placement of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% senior secured notes due 2017 (the “2017 Senior Secured Notes”). The 2017 Senior Secured Notes were sold at 99.483% of par. The 2017 Senior Secured Notes bear interest at 7.25% per annum, payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1, commencing on June 1, 2013, and mature on December 1, 2017.
The 2017 Senior Secured Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest (subject to certain exceptions) in the Pacific Khamsin , and substantially all of the other assets of PDV, including an assignment of earnings and insurance proceeds related to the Pacific Khamsin .
As of September 30, 2014 , we were in compliance with all 2017 Senior Secured Notes covenants.
Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement
On February 19, 2013, Pacific Sharav S.à r.l. and Pacific Drilling VII Limited (collectively, the “SSCF Borrowers”) and the Company, as guarantor, entered into a senior secured credit facility agreement, as amended and restated (the “SSCF”), to finance the construction, operation and other costs associated with the Pacific Sharav and the Pacific Meltem (the “SSCF Vessels”). The SSCF consists of two principal tranches: (i) a Commercial Tranche of $500.0 million provided by a syndicate of commercial banks and (ii) a Garanti — Instituttet for Eksportkreditt (“GIEK”) Tranche of $500.0 million guaranteed by GIEK, comprised of two sub-tranches: (x) an Eksportkreditt Norge AS (“EKN”) sub-tranche of $250.0 million and (y) a bank sub-tranche of $250.0 million.
Prior to delivery of each SSCF Vessel, the SSCF is primarily secured on a first priority basis by liens on the construction contracts and refund guarantees for the SSCF Vessels and a pledge of the equity of each of the SSCF Borrowers. Upon delivery of each SSCF Vessel, the SSCF will be primarily secured on a first priority basis by liens on such vessel, and by an assignment of earnings and insurance proceeds relating thereto.
Borrowings under the Commercial Tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 3.5%. Borrowings under the EKN sub-tranche bear interest, at the Company’s option, at (i) LIBOR plus a margin of 1.25% (which margin may be reset on May 31, 2019) or (ii) at a Commercial Interest Reference Rate of 2.37%. Borrowings under the bank sub-tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.25%. Borrowings under both sub-tranches will also be subject to a guarantee fee of 2% per annum. Undrawn commitments under the SSCF bear a fee equal to (i) in the case of the Commercial Tranche, 40% of the margin for such tranche and (ii) in the case of the GIEK Tranche, 40% of the applicable margin for such tranche. In addition, the GIEK Tranche bears a commitment fee equal to 40% of the guarantee fee. Interest is payable quarterly.
The Commercial Tranche will mature on May 31, 2019. Loans made with respect to each vessel under the GIEK Tranche mature twelve years following the delivery of the applicable vessel. The GIEK Tranche contains a put option exercisable if the Commercial Tranche is not refinanced or renewed on or before February 28, 2019. If the GIEK Tranche put option is exercised, each SSCF Borrower must prepay, in full, the portion of all outstanding loans that relate to the GIEK Tranche, on or before May 31, 2019, without any premium, penalty or fees of any kind. Amortization payments under the SSCF are calculated on a 12 year repayment schedule and must be made every six months following the delivery of the relevant vessel.
As of September 30, 2014 , we were in compliance with all SSCF covenants.
Project Facilities Agreement Refinancing Transactions
On September 9, 2010, certain of our subsidiaries entered into a project facilities agreement to finance the costs associated with the Pacific Bora , the Pacific Mistral , the Pacific Scirocco and the Pacific Santa Ana (the “PFA”).
On June 3, 2013, we completed three related but distinct financing transactions totaling $2.0 billion. The transactions included (i) a $750.0 million private placement of 5.375% senior secured notes due 2020 (the “2020 Senior Secured Notes”), (ii) a $750.0 million senior secured institutional term loan with a 2018 maturity (the “Senior Secured Term Loan B”) and (iii) a $500.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility maturing in 2018, as amended (the “2013 Revolving Credit Facility”). A portion of the net proceeds from the 2020 Senior Secured Notes and the Senior Secured Term Loan B were used to fully repay the outstanding borrowings under the PFA, after which the PFA was terminated and all related collateral released (the “PFA Refinancing”).

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - Continued

2020 Senior Secured Notes
The 2020 Senior Secured Notes were sold at par. The 2020 Senior Secured Notes bear interest at 5.375% per annum, payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1, and mature on June 1, 2020.
The 2020 Senior Secured Notes are guaranteed by each subsidiary of the Company that owns the Pacific Bora , the Pacific Mistral , the Pacific Scirocco or the Pacific Santa Ana (the “Shared Collateral Vessels”), each subsidiary that owns equity in a Shared Collateral Vessel-owning subsidiary, certain other subsidiaries that are parties to charters in respect of the Shared Collateral Vessels and in the future will be guaranteed by certain other future subsidiaries. The indenture for the 2020 Senior Secured Notes allows for the issuance of up to $100.0 million of additional notes provided no default is continuing and the Company is otherwise in compliance with all applicable covenants.
The 2020 Senior Secured Notes are secured, on an equal and ratable, first priority basis, with the obligations under the Senior Secured Term Loan B, the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and certain future obligations (together with the 2020 Senior Secured Notes, the “Pari Passu Obligations”), subject to payment priorities in favor of lenders under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility pursuant to the terms of an intercreditor agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement”), by liens on the Shared Collateral Vessels, a pledge of the equity of the entities that own the Shared Collateral Vessels, assignments of earnings and insurance proceeds with respect to the Shared Collateral Vessels, and certain other assets of the subsidiary guarantors (collectively, the “Shared Collateral”).
As of September 30, 2014 , we were in compliance with all 2020 Senior Secured Notes covenants.
2018 Senior Secured Institutional Term Loan – Term Loan B
The Senior Secured Term Loan B was issued at 99.5% of its face value and bears interest, at the Company’s election, at either (1) LIBOR, which will not be less than a floor of 1% plus a margin of 3.5% per annum, or (2) a rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (i) the prime rate for such day, (ii) the sum of the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (iii) 1% per annum above the one-month LIBOR, in each case plus a margin of 2.5% per annum. Interest is payable quarterly. The Senior Secured Term Loan B requires quarterly amortization payments of $1.9 million and matures on June 3, 2018.
The Senior Secured Term Loan B has an accordion feature that would permit additional loans to be extended so long as the Company’s total outstanding obligations in connection with the Senior Secured Term Loan B and the 2020 Senior Secured Notes do not exceed $1.7 billion.
The Senior Secured Term Loan B is secured by the Shared Collateral and subject to the terms and provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement.
As of September 30, 2014 , we were in compliance with all Senior Secured Term Loan B covenants.
2013 Revolving Credit Facility
Borrowings under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either (1) LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 2.5% to 3.25% based on the Company’s leverage ratio, or (2) a rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (i) the prime rate for such day, (ii) the sum of the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (iii) 1% per annum above the one-month LIBOR, in each case plus a margin ranging from 1.5% to 2.25% based on the Company’s leverage ratio. Undrawn commitments accrue a fee ranging from 0.7% to 1% per annum based on the Company’s leverage ratio. Interest is payable quarterly.
The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, as amended, permits loans to be extended up to a maximum sublimit of $300.0 million and permits letters of credit to be issued up to a maximum sublimit of $300.0 million, subject to a $500.0 million overall facility limit. Outstanding but undrawn letters of credit accrue a fee at a rate equal to the margin on LIBOR loans minus 1%. The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility has a maturity date of June 3, 2018.
The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by the Shared Collateral and subject to the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement.
As of September 30, 2014 , no amounts were outstanding under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and approximately $192.6 million of letters of credit were issued under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility as credit support for temporary import bonds issued in favor of the Government of Nigeria Customs Service.

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As of September 30, 2014 , we were in compliance with all 2013 Revolving Credit Facility covenants.
Note 5 — Share-Based Compensation
On March 4, 2014, the Board approved an amendment to the Company’s 2011 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) increasing the number of common shares reserved and available for issuance from 7.2 million to 15.9 million.
Stock Options
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , the fair value of the options granted was calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:

	
			
 	2014	
 	Stock Options	
Expected volatility	46.4	%	
Expected term (in years)	6.25		
Expected dividends	—		
Risk-free interest rate	1.9	%	
A summary of option activity under the 2011 Plan as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:

	
														
 	Number of Shares
Under Option	 	Weighted-Average
Exercise Price	 	Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term	 	Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value	
 	(in thousands)	 	(per share)	 	(in years)	 	(in thousands)	
Outstanding — January 1, 2014	5,249		 	$	9.91		 	 	 	 	
Granted	493		 	10.81		 	 	 	 	
Exercised	(84	)	 	10.01		 	 	 	 	
Cancelled or forfeited	(629	)	 	9.89		 	 	 	 	
Outstanding — September 30, 2014	5,029		 	$	10.00		 	7.6		 	$	—		
Exercisable — September 30, 2014	2,904		 	$	9.97		 	6.3		 	$	—		
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $5.10 . As of September 30, 2014 , total compensation costs related to nonvested option awards not yet recognized were $7.3 million and are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years.
 
Restricted Stock Units
A summary of restricted stock units activity under the 2011 Plan as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:

	
							
 	Number of
Restricted
Stock Units	 	Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value	
 	(in thousands)	 	(per share)	
Nonvested — January 1, 2014	1,025		 	$	9.93		
Granted	1,069		 	10.59		
Vested	(354	)	 	9.90		
Cancelled or forfeited	(79	)	 	10.09		
Nonvested —September 30, 2014	1,661		 	$	10.35		

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - Continued

As of September 30, 2014 , total compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock units not yet recognized were $11.5 million and are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years.
Note 6 — Derivatives
We are currently exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. From time to time, we may enter into a variety of derivative financial instruments in connection with the management of our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes; however, for accounting purposes, certain transactions may not meet the criteria for hedge accounting.
On May 30, 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge against future fluctuations in LIBOR with an effective date of June 3, 2013. The interest rate swap has a notional value of $712.5 million, does not amortize and matures on December 3, 2017. On a quarterly basis, we pay a fixed rate of 1.56% and receive the maximum of 1% or three-month LIBOR.
On June 10, 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge against future fluctuations in LIBOR with an effective date of July 1, 2014. The interest rate swap has a notional value of $400.0 million, does not amortize and matures on July 1, 2018. On a quarterly basis, we pay a fixed rate of 1.66% and receive three-month LIBOR.
The table below provides data about the fair values of derivatives that are designated as hedge instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 :

										
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments	 	 	 	 	 	
	Balance Sheet Location	 	September 30, 2014	 	December 31, 2013	
 	 	 	(in thousands)	
Long-term—Interest rate swaps	Other assets	 	$	9,913		 	$	9,726		
Short-term—Interest rate swaps	Derivative liabilities, current	 	(9,043	)	 	(4,984	)	
Total	 	 	$	870		 	$	4,742		
The Company has elected not to offset the fair value of derivatives subject to master netting agreements, but to report them gross on its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The following table summarizes the cash flow hedge gains and losses for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 :  

																									
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	 	Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in equity for
the three months ended
September 30,	 	Amount of loss
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into income for the
three months ended
September 30,	 	Amount recognized
in income (ineffective
portion and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)
for the three months
ended September 30,	
 	 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	
 	 	(in thousands)	
Interest rate swaps	 	$	6,100		 	$	(6,398	)	 	$	2,676		 	$	1,185		 	$	—		 	$	—		

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The following table summarizes the cash flow hedge gains and losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 :  

																									
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	 	Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in equity for
the nine months ended
September 30,	 	Amount of loss
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into income for the
nine months ended
September 30,	 	Amount recognized
in income (ineffective
portion and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)
for the nine months
ended September 30,	
 	 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	
 	 	(in thousands)	
Interest rate swaps	 	$	(7,634	)	 	$	46,056		 	$	5,047		 	$	46,535		 	$	—		 	$	—		
As of September 30, 2014 , the estimated amount of net losses associated with derivative instruments that would be reclassified from accumulated comprehensive loss to earnings during the next twelve months is $9.8 million . During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 , we reclassified losses of $2.5 million and $4.5 million to interest expense and $0.2 million and $0.6 million to depreciation from accumulated other comprehensive income, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 , we reclassified losses of $1.0 million and $46.0 million to interest expense and $0.2 million and $0.5 million to depreciation from accumulated other comprehensive income, respectively.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - Continued

Note 7 — Fair Value Measurements
We estimated fair value by using appropriate valuation methodologies and information available to management as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 . Considerable judgment is required in developing these estimates, and accordingly, estimated values may differ from actual results.
The estimated fair value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature. The estimated fair value of our SSCF debt approximates carrying value because the variable rates approximate current market rates. The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our other long-term debt instruments:  

																
 	September 30, 2014	 	December 31, 2013	
 	Carrying
Value	 	Estimated
Fair Value	 	Carrying
Value	 	Estimated
Fair Value	
 	(in thousands)	
2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds	$	300,000		 	$	303,000		 	$	300,000		 	$	313,500		
2017 Senior Secured Bonds	498,246		 	506,250		 	497,892		 	540,000		
2020 Senior Secured Notes	750,000		 	680,625		 	750,000		 	756,563		
2018 Senior Secured Term Loan B	737,890		 	720,225		 	742,945		 	758,910		
We estimate the fair values of our variable-rate and fixed-rate debt using quoted market prices to the extent available and significant other observable inputs, which represent Level 2 fair value measurements.
The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments recognized at fair value on a recurring basis:

														
 	September 30, 2014	
 	 	 	Fair Value Measurements Using	
 	Carrying
Value	 	Level 1	 	Level 2	 	Level 3	
 	(in thousands)	
Assets:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest rate swaps	$	9,913		 	—		 	$	9,913		 	—		
Liabilities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest rate swaps	$	(9,043	)	 	—		 	$	(9,043	)	 	—		
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	December 31, 2013	
 	 	 	Fair Value Measurements Using	
 	Carrying
Value	 	Level 1	 	Level 2	 	Level 3	
 	(in thousands)	
Assets:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest rate swaps	$	9,726		 	—		 	$	9,726		 	—		
Liabilities:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest rate swaps	$	(4,984	)	 	—		 	$	(4,984	)	 	—		
We use an income approach to value assets and liabilities for outstanding interest rate swaps. These contracts are valued using a discounted cash flow model that calculates the present value of future cash flows under the terms of the contracts using market information as of the reporting date, such as prevailing interest rates. The determination of the fair values above incorporated various factors, including the impact of the counterparty’s non-performance risk with respect to the Company’s financial assets and the Company’s non-performance risk with respect to the Company’s financial liabilities.
Refer to Note 6 for further discussion of the Company’s use of derivative instruments and their fair values.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) - Continued

Note 8 — Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments — As of September 30, 2014 , Pacific Drilling had no material commitments other than commitments related to high-specification drillship construction purchase commitments discussed in Note 3.
Our liquidity fluctuates depending on a number of factors, including, among others, our revenue efficiency and the timing of collecting accounts receivable as well as amounts paid for operating costs. We believe that our cash on hand and cash flows generated from operating activities and existing credit facilities will provide sufficient liquidity over the next twelve months to fund our working capital needs, amortization payments on our long-term debt, repayment of the 2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds due February 23, 2015, capital expenditures and any cash distributions to shareholders up to the $152.0 million previously approved by shareholders.
Letters of Credit —As of September 30, 2014 , we were contingently liable under certain performance, bid and custom bonds and letters of credit totaling approximately $277.9 million issued as security in the normal course of our business.
Contingencies — It is to be expected that we and our subsidiaries will be routinely involved in litigation and disputes arising in the ordinary course of our business. On April 16, 2013, Transocean filed a complaint against us in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas alleging infringement of their dual activity patents. Transocean subsequently filed an amended complaint against us on May 13, 2013. In its amended complaint, Transocean seeks relief in the form of a permanent injunction, compensatory damages, enhanced damages, court costs and fees. On May 31, 2013, we filed our answer to the amended complaint and our counterclaims seeking declaratory judgments that we do not infringe the asserted Transocean patents and that such patents are invalid and unenforceable. On April 15, 2014, the Court held a claim construction hearing, and the parties are awaiting the Court’s claim construction order. We do not believe that ultimate liability, if any, resulting from any such pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 9 — Earnings per Share
The following reflects the income and the share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

	
																
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands, except per share information)	
Numerator:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss), basic and diluted	$	48,101		 	$	30,327		 	$	120,213		 	$	(188	)	
Denominator:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic	217,344		 	216,969		 	217,254		 	216,944		
Effect of share-based compensation awards	203		 	188		 	201		 	—		
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, diluted	217,547		 	217,157		 	217,455		 	216,944		
Earnings (loss) per share:	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	$	0.22		 	$	0.14		 	$	0.55		 	$	—		
Diluted	$	0.22		 	$	0.14		 	$	0.55		 	$	—		
 
The following table presents the share effects of share-based compensation awards excluded from our computations of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented:

	
												
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands)	 	(in thousands)	
Share-based compensation awards	6,488		 	6,175		 	6,490		 	6,363		

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Note 10 — Income Taxes
We recognize tax benefits from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The amount recognized is the largest benefit that we believe has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 we had $3.4 million and $0.7 million , respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) which were included in other long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. The entire balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2014 would favorably impact our effective tax rate if recognized. Included on our balance sheet as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $0.9 million and $0.2 million , respectively, of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. Our statement of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 included $0.1 million and $0.7 million , respectively, of interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense.
Note 11 — Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Within our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, capital expenditures represent expenditures for which cash payments were made during the period. These amounts exclude accrued capital expenditures, which are capital expenditures that were accrued but unpaid. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 , changes in accrued capital expenditures were $(17.7) million and $12.5 million , respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 , non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs and accretion of debt discount totaling $4.0 million and $5.1 million were capitalized to property and equipment, respectively. Accordingly, these amounts are excluded from capital expenditures in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 .
Note 12 — Subsequent Events
2014 Revolving Credit Facility
On October 29, 2014, we entered into a new revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million (the “2014 Revolving Credit Facility”), for pre-delivery, delivery and post-delivery financing of the Pacific Zonda and other general corporate purposes. At closing, no amounts were drawn under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility.
The 2014 Revolving Credit Facility provides for loans up to a maximum of $500.0 million; however, loans in excess of $350.0 million are subject to the delivery of the Pacific Zonda and the Company's entry into a satisfactory drilling contract with respect to the Pacific Zonda . A satisfactory drilling contract must provide for an initial duration of at least one year and a minimum dayrate of $425,000 or must be otherwise acceptable to the lenders.
Prior to delivery of the Pacific Zonda , the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility is primarily secured on a first priority basis by liens on the construction contract and refund guarantee for the Pacific Zonda and a pledge of the equity of one of the subsidiary guarantors. Upon delivery of the Pacific Zonda , the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility will be primarily secured on a first priority basis by liens on the Pacific Zonda and by assignments of earnings and insurances related thereto.
Borrowings under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either (1) LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 2.5% based on the Company’s leverage ratio, or (2) a rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (i) the prime rate for such day, (ii) the sum of the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (iii) 1% per annum above the 1-month LIBOR, in each case plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 1.50% based on the Company’s leverage ratio. Undrawn commitments accrue a fee ranging from 0.5% to 0.8% per annum based on the Company’s leverage ratio. Interest is payable quarterly.
The 2014 Revolving Credit Facility has a maturity date of five years after the delivery of the Pacific Zonda . Mandatory commitment reductions under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility are calculated on a 12-year amortization schedule and begin six months following the delivery date of the Pacific Zonda .

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Item 2 — Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
Overview
We are an international offshore drilling contractor committed to becoming the preferred provider of offshore drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry through the use of high-specification floating rigs. Our primary business is to contract our high-specification rigs, related equipment and work crews, primarily on a dayrate basis, to drill wells for our clients. Led by a team of seasoned professionals with significant experience in the oil services and high-specification drilling sectors, we specialize in the technically demanding segments of the offshore drilling business.
We are focused on the high-specification segment of the floating rig market. The term “high-specification,” as used in the floating rig drilling industry to denote a particular segment of the market, can vary and continues to evolve with technological improvements. We generally consider high-specification requirements to include rigs in water depths of more than 7,500 feet or projects requiring advanced operating capabilities, such as high hook-loads (>800 tons), large accommodations (200+ beds), increased mud storage and pumping capacity, and high deck-load and space capabilities. While not currently a core focus for our business, our drillships are also capable of operating in harsh environment areas, where there are typically rougher sea conditions.
Our Fleet

											
Rig Name	 	Delivery/Expected Delivery	 	Water Depth (in feet)	 	Drilling Depth (in feet)	 	Customer	
Pacific Bora	2010	 	10,000		 	37,500		 	Chevron	
Pacific Scirocco	2011	 	12,000		 	40,000		 	Total	
Pacific Mistral	2011	 	12,000		 	37,500		 	Petrobras	
Pacific Santa Ana	2011	 	12,000		 	40,000		 	Chevron	
Pacific Khamsin	2013	 	12,000		 	40,000		 	Chevron	
Pacific Sharav	2014	 	12,000		 	40,000		 	Chevron	
Pacific Meltem	November 2014	 	12,000		 	40,000		 	Available	
Pacific Zonda	Second Quarter 2015	 	12,000		 	40,000		 	Available	
Drilling Contracts for our Fleet
The current status of our contracted drillships is as follows:

•	The Pacific Bora entered service in Nigeria on August 26, 2011 under a three-year contract with a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (“Chevron”). In August 2014, the parties agreed to extend the contract term to August 2016.	
		
•	The Pacific Scirocco entered service in Nigeria on December 31, 2011 under a one-year contract with a subsidiary of Total S.A. (“Total”). In April 2012, Total exercised an initial one-year option; in April 2013, Total exercised a subsequent one-year option; and in April 2014, Total exercised its final two-year option extending the contract term to January 2017.	
		
•	The Pacific Mistral entered service in Brazil on February 6, 2012 under a three-year contract with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. Negotiations to extend the existing contract are ongoing.	
		
•	The Pacific Santa Ana entered service in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico on May 4, 2012 under a five-year contract with a subsidiary of Chevron.	
		
•	The Pacific Khamsin entered service in Nigeria on December 17, 2013 under a two-year contract with a subsidiary of Chevron.	
		
•	The Pacific Sharav entered service in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico on August 27, 2014 under a five-year contract with a subsidiary of Chevron.	
Newbuild Drillships
The Pacific Meltem and the Pacific Zonda are currently under construction at SHI and are expected to be delivered in November 2014 and in the second quarter of 2015, respectively.

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Significant Developments
On October 29, 2014, we entered into a new revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million (the “2014 Revolving Credit Facility”), for pre-delivery, delivery and post-delivery financing of the Pacific Zonda and other general corporate purposes. At closing, no amounts were drawn under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility.
The 2014 Revolving Credit Facility provides for loans up to a maximum of $500.0 million; however, loans in excess of $350.0 million are subject to the delivery of the Pacific Zonda and the Company's entry into a satisfactory drilling contract with respect to the Pacific Zonda . A satisfactory drilling contract must provide for an initial duration of at least one year and a minimum dayrate of $425,000 or must be otherwise acceptable to the lenders.
Prior to delivery of the Pacific Zonda , the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility is primarily secured on a first priority basis by liens on the construction contract and refund guarantee for the Pacific Zonda and a pledge of the equity of one of the subsidiary guarantors. Upon delivery of the Pacific Zonda , the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility will be primarily secured on a first priority basis by liens on the Pacific Zonda and by assignments of earnings and insurances related thereto.
Borrowings under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either (1) LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 2.5% based on the Company’s leverage ratio, or (2) a rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (i) the prime rate for such day, (ii) the sum of the federal funds rate plus 0.5% and (iii) 1% per annum above the 1-month LIBOR, in each case plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 1.50% based on the Company’s leverage ratio. Undrawn commitments accrue a fee ranging from 0.5% to 0.8% per annum based on the Company’s leverage ratio. Interest is payable quarterly.
The 2014 Revolving Credit Facility has a maturity date of five years after the delivery of the Pacific Zonda . Mandatory commitment reductions under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility are calculated on a 12-year amortization schedule and begin six months following the delivery date of the Pacific Zonda .
General Industry Trends and Outlook
Historically, operating results in the offshore contract drilling industry have been cyclical and directly related to the demand for and the available supply of drilling rigs, which are influenced by various factors. However, since factors that impact offshore exploration and development spending are beyond our control, and rig demand dynamics can shift quickly, it is difficult for us to predict future industry conditions, demand trends or operating results.
Drilling Rig Supply
During the first nine months of 2014, orders were placed to build 6 additional high-specification semi-submersibles and drillships to be delivered after the end of 2016. We estimate there are approximately 42 high-specification rigs delivered or scheduled for delivery from October 1, 2014 until the end of 2016, 21 of which have not yet been announced as contracted to clients. Due to the long lead times involved in rig construction, the potential for additional orders to emerge and for shipyard delays to occur, especially among yards forecasted to make their first deliveries during this time frame, the supply of high-specification units through the end of 2016 can be estimated as a range between 105 and 110. Beyond this time frame, the supply is uncertain and any projections have diminished predictive value.
Drilling Rig Demand
Demand for our drillships is a function of the worldwide levels of offshore exploration and development spending by oil and gas companies, which is influenced by a number of factors. The type of projects that modern drillships undertake are generally located in deeper water, more remote locations and are more capital intensive and longer lasting than those of older or less capable drilling rigs. This makes these projects less sensitive to short-term oil price fluctuations. Therefore, dayrates and utilization for modern drillships are typically less sensitive to short-term oil price movements than those of older or less capable drilling rigs. Furthermore, long-term expectations about future oil and natural gas prices have historically been a key driver for deepwater and high-specification exploration and development spending.
Our clients’ drilling programs are also affected by the global economic and political climate, access to quality drilling prospects, exploration success, perceived future availability and lead time requirements for drilling equipment, emphasis on deepwater and high-specification exploration and production versus other areas and advances in drilling technology. During the third quarter of 2014, there were no material adverse changes to regulations or other restrictions affecting our ability to operate in countries where we currently, or in the future may, operate.
The third quarter of 2014 saw oil and global non-U.S. natural gas prices decline significantly, but continued above the levels needed for sufficient return on most deepwater investments for our clients. While questions remain regarding long-term oil and natural gas prices, GDP growth continued to be positive but slowed in key emerging markets and North America.

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Overall, the third quarter of 2014 saw a reduced pace for high-specification tendering activity compared to recent years resulting from the various factors impacting drilling rig demand.
Supply and Demand Balance
In the first nine months of 2014, there was generally a tight supply-demand balance for modern drillships, with near 100% utilization. However, several major exploration and production companies are proceeding with slower year-over-year growth for 2014 capital expenditure budgets, or, in some cases, declines. As we enter the 2015 budget cycle for many of these companies with global oil prices below where they were at this time last year, we do not expect to see substantial increases, and may potentially see decreases from some major oil companies, in capital expenditure budgets year over year.
We estimate that from October 1, 2014 until the end of 2014, approximately 1-2 high-specification rigs will be available to commence operations but do not currently have confirmed client contracts. Additionally, multiple older, lower-specification ultra-deepwater and mid-water drillships and semisubmersibles have recently completed contracts without follow-on contracts. While we believe that the demand for high-specification drillships like those in our fleet will meet or exceed supply in aggregate in the coming years, the recent developments have exerted some pricing pressure on the market and may result in temporary periods of mismatch of supply and demand and lead to lower dayrates than have been available over the past few years.
For more information on this and other risks to our business and our industry, please read “Risk Factors” in our 2013 Annual Report.
Contract Backlog
Our contract backlog includes firm commitments only, which are represented by signed drilling contracts. As of November 1, 2014, our contract backlog was approximately $2.7 billion and was attributable to revenues we expect to generate on the Pacific Bora , the Pacific Scirocco , the Pacific Mistral , the Pacific Santa Ana , the Pacific Khamsin and the Pacific Sharav under drilling contracts with Chevron, Total and Petrobras. We calculate our contract backlog by multiplying the contractual dayrate by the minimum number of days committed under the contracts (excluding options to extend), assuming full utilization, and also including mobilization fees, upgrade reimbursements and other revenue sources, such as the standby rate during upgrades, as stipulated in the applicable contract.
The actual amounts of revenues earned and the actual periods during which revenues are earned may differ from the amounts and periods shown in the table below due to various factors, including shipyard and maintenance projects, downtime and other factors. Our contracts customarily provide for termination at the election of the client with an “early termination payment” to be paid to us if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. However, under certain limited circumstances, such as destruction of a drilling rig, our bankruptcy, sustained unacceptable performance by us or delivery of a rig beyond certain grace and/or liquidated damages periods, an early termination payment is not required to be paid. Accordingly, the actual amount of revenues earned may be substantially lower than the backlog reported.
The commitments that comprise our $2.7 billion contract backlog as of November 1, 2014, are as follows:

	
																					
Rig	 	Contracted
Location	 	Client	 	Contract
Backlog (a)	 	Contractual
Dayrate (b)	 	Average
Contract
Backlog
Revenue
Per
Day (a)	 	Actual
Contract
Commencement	 	Expected
Contract
Duration	
Pacific Bora	Nigeria	 	Chevron	 	$	399,570,000		 	$	585,860		 	$	602,000		 	August 26, 2011	 	5 years	
Pacific Scirocco	Nigeria	 	Total	 	$	397,894,000		 	$	494,950		(c)  	$	495,000		(c)  	December 31, 2011	 	5 years and 8 days (c)	
Pacific Mistral	Brazil	 	Petrobras	 	$	49,062,000		 	$	458,000		 	$	511,000		  	February 6, 2012	 	3 years	
Pacific Santa Ana	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	 	Chevron	 	$	502,618,000		 	$	489,530		 	$	552,000		  	March 21, 2012	 	5 years and 38 days	
Pacific Khamsin	Nigeria	 	Chevron	 	$	307,337,000		 	$	660,000		 	$	750,000		  	December 17, 2013	 	2 years	
Pacific Sharav	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	 	Chevron	 	$	1,075,602,000		 	$	558,420		 	$	611,000		  	August 27, 2014	 	5 years	
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(a)	Rounded to the nearest $1,000. Based on signed drilling contracts and signed commitments as further described above.	
		
(b)	Based on current contractual dayrate amounts, subject to any applicable escalation provisions.	
		
(c)	The contractual dayrate for the Pacific Scirocco is currently $494,950, which is the average contract backlog revenue per day through January 7, 2015. Starting on January 8, 2015, the contractual dayrate and average contract backlog revenue per day will be $498,990 through the two-year period ending January 2017.	

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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
The following table provides an analysis of our condensed consolidated results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 :  

															
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	 	 	 	 	
 	2014	 	2013	 	Change	 	% Change	
 	(in thousands, except percentages)	
Revenues	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Contract drilling	$	279,637		 	$	193,240		 	$	86,397		 	45	%	
Costs and expenses	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Contract drilling	(116,850	)	 	(82,719	)	 	(34,131	)	 	41	%	
General and administrative expenses	(16,467	)	 	(13,080	)	 	(3,387	)	 	26	%	
Depreciation expense	(50,187	)	 	(36,646	)	 	(13,541	)	 	37	%	
 	(183,504	)	 	(132,445	)	 	(51,059	)	 	39	%	
Operating income	96,133		 	60,795		 	35,338		 	58	%	
Other expense	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest expense	(35,626	)	 	(23,797	)	 	(11,829	)	 	50	%	
Other expense	(870	)	 	(842	)	 	(28	)	 	3	%	
Income before income taxes	59,637		 	36,156		 	23,481		 	65	%	
Income tax expense	(11,536	)	 	(5,829	)	 	(5,707	)	 	98	%	
Net income	$	48,101		 	$	30,327		 	$	17,774		 	59	%	
Revenues. Revenues were $279.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $193.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2014 resulted from a full quarter of operations from our five operating drillships, including the Pacific Khamsin , which commenced earning revenues on December 17, 2013, and a partial quarter of operations from our sixth drillship, the Pacific Sharav , which commenced operations on August 27, 2014, compared to the same quarter of 2013, during which we were operating only four drillships.
During the three months ended September 30, 2014 , our operating fleet of drillships achieved an average revenue efficiency of 94.4% compared to 96.9% achieved during the three months ended September 30, 2013 . Revenue efficiency is defined as the actual contractual dayrate revenue (excludes mobilization fees, upgrade reimbursements and other revenue sources) divided by the maximum amount of total contractual dayrate revenue that could have been earned during such period. The decline in revenue efficiency resulted primarily from the shakedown of the Pacific Sharav in the third quarter of 2014.
Contract drilling revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 also included amortization of deferred revenue of $27.3 million and $18.2 million and reimbursable revenues of $9.7 million and $6.2 million , respectively. The increase in amortization of deferred revenue was primarily due to additional deferred revenue related to the Pacific Khamsin and the Pacific Sharav . Reimbursable revenues represent the gross amount earned related to costs for the purchase of supplies, equipment, personnel services and other services provided at the request of our clients that are beyond the initial scope of the drilling contract. The increase in reimbursable revenues was the result of corresponding increases in reimbursable costs incurred.
Contract drilling costs. Contract drilling costs were $116.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $82.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in contract drilling costs was primarily due to operations from our six operating drillships for the three months ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the comparable period of the prior year, during which we were operating only four drillships.

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The following table summarizes contract drilling costs:  

								
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands)	
Direct rig related operating expenses, net	$	86,698		 	$	60,140		
Reimbursable costs	8,356		 	6,149		
Shore-based and other support costs	8,911		 	6,590		
Amortization of deferred costs	12,885		 	9,840		
Total	$	116,850		 	$	82,719		
Reimbursable costs are not included under the scope of the drilling contract’s initial dayrate, but are subject to reimbursement from our clients. Reimbursable costs can be highly variable between quarters. Because the reimbursement of these costs by our clients is recorded as additional revenue, they do not generally negatively affect our margins. Excluding the impact of reimbursable costs, direct rig related operating expenses and shore-based and other support costs divided by the number of operating rig days were as follows:  

								
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands, amounts per operating rig per day)	
Direct rig related operating expenses, net	$	175.5		 	$	163.4		
Shore-based and other support costs	18.0		 	17.9		
Total	$	193.5		 	$	181.3		
The increase in direct rig related operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the same period in 2013 was attributable to customary annual cost escalations and an increased level of maintenance spending.
General and administrative expenses . General and administrative expenses were $16.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $13.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily related to planned employee headcount additions required to support our expanding operating fleet and annual compensation increases. Additionally, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2014 include $1.8 million in lease termination costs and office relocation expenses associated with our Houston office move.
Depreciation expense . Depreciation expense was $50.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $36.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in depreciation expense related to depreciation expense incurred on the Pacific Khamsin and the Pacific Sharav .
Interest expense . Interest expense was $35.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $23.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 .
The following table summarizes interest expense:  

								
 	Three Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands)	
Interest	$	(46,766	)	 	$	(43,006	)	
Realized losses on interest rate swaps	(2,477	)	 	(1,020	)	
Capitalized interest	13,617		 	20,229		
Interest expense	$	(35,626	)	 	$	(23,797	)	
The increase in interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the same period of 2013 , was primarily due to a reduction in capitalized interest from the Pacific Khamsin and the Pacific Sharav , which commenced operations on December 17, 2013 and August 27, 2014, respectively.
Other expense . Other expense was approximately $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to other expense of $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 .

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Income taxes . In accordance with GAAP, we estimate the full-year effective tax rate from continuing operations and apply this rate to our year-to-date income from continuing operations. In addition, we separately calculate the tax impact of unusual or infrequent items, if any. For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 , our effective tax rate was 19.3% and 16.1% , respectively.
The relationship between our provision for or benefit from income taxes and our pre-tax book income can vary significantly from period to period considering, among other factors, (a) the overall level of pre-tax book income, (b) changes in the blend of income that is taxed based on gross revenues versus pre-tax book income and (c) our rig operating structures. Consequently, our income tax expense does not necessarily change proportionally with our pre-tax book income. Significant decreases in our pre-tax book income typically result in higher effective tax rates, while significant increases in pre-tax book income can lead to lower effective tax rates, subject to the other factors impacting income tax expense noted above. The increase in our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2013 primarily related to an increase in the blend of income taxed based on gross revenues versus pre-tax book income.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
The following table provides an analysis of our condensed consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

															
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	 	 	 	 	
 	2014	 	2013	 	Change	 	% Change	
 	(in thousands, except percentages)	
Revenues	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Contract drilling	$	766,057		 	$	545,028		 	$	221,029		 	41	%	
Costs and expenses	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Contract drilling	(335,780	)	 	(246,641	)	 	(89,139	)	 	36	%	
General and administrative expenses	(42,773	)	 	(35,658	)	 	(7,115	)	 	20	%	
Depreciation expense	(142,790	)	 	(109,752	)	 	(33,038	)	 	30	%	
 	(521,343	)	 	(392,051	)	 	(129,292	)	 	33	%	
Operating income	244,714		 	152,977		 	91,737		 	60	%	
Other expense	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Costs on interest rate swap termination	—    		 	(38,184	)	 	38,184		 	100	%	
Interest expense	(90,256	)	 	(68,257	)	 	(21,999	)	 	32	%	
Total interest expense	(90,256	)	 	(106,441	)	 	16,185		 	15	%	
Costs on extinguishment of debt	—    		 	(28,428	)	 	28,428		 	100	%	
Other expense	(3,270	)	 	(946	)	 	(2,324	)	 	246	%	
Income before income taxes	151,188		 	17,162		 	134,026		 	781	%	
Income tax expense	(30,975	)	 	(17,350	)	 	(13,625	)	 	79	%	
Net income (loss)	$	120,213		 	$	(188	)	 	$	120,401		 	64,043	%	

Revenues. Revenues were $766.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $545.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is attributable to a full nine months of operations from our five operating drillships, including the Pacific Khamsin , which commenced earning revenues on December 17, 2013, and a partial quarter of operations from our sixth drillship, the Pacific Sharav , which commenced operations on August 27, 2014, as compared to the same period of 2013, during which we were operating only four drillships.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , our operating fleet of drillships achieved an average revenue efficiency of 91.7% compared to 92.7% achieved during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 .

Contract drilling revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 also included amortization of deferred revenue of $83.3 million and $52.3 million and reimbursable revenues of $21.9 million and $15.3 million , respectively. The increase in amortization of deferred revenue was primarily due to additional deferred revenue related

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to the Pacific Khamsin . The increase in reimbursable revenues was the result of corresponding increases in reimbursable costs incurred.

Contract drilling costs. Contract drilling costs were $335.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $246.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in contract drilling costs was primarily due to operations from our six operating drillships for the period ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the same period of the prior year, during which we were operating only four drillships.
The following table summarizes contract drilling costs:

								
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands)	
Direct rig related operating expenses, net	$	250,308		 	$	184,115		
Reimbursable costs	19,478		 	15,329		
Shore-based and other support costs	26,352		 	18,050		
Amortization of deferred costs	39,642		 	29,147		
Total	$	335,780		 	$	246,641		
Reimbursable costs are not included under the scope of the drilling contract’s initial dayrate, but are subject to reimbursement from our clients. Reimbursable costs can be highly variable between quarters. Because the reimbursement of these costs by our clients is recorded as additional revenue, they do not generally negatively affect our margins. Excluding the impact of reimbursable costs, direct rig related operating expenses and shore-based and other support costs divided by the number of operating rig days were as follows:

								
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands, amounts per operating rig per day)	
Direct rig related operating expenses, net	$	178.9		 	$	168.6		
Shore-based and other support costs	18.8		 	16.5		
Total	$	197.7		 	$	185.1		
The increase in direct rig related operating expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the same period in the prior year, was attributable to customary annual cost escalations and an increased level of maintenance spending.
General and administrative expenses . General and administrative expenses were $42.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $35.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily related to planned employee headcount additions required to support our expanding operating fleet and annual compensation increases. Additionally, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 include $1.8 million in lease termination costs and office relocation expenses associated with our Houston office move.
Depreciation expense . Depreciation expense was $142.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $109.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in depreciation expense related to depreciation expense incurred on the Pacific Khamsin and the Pacific Sharav .
Interest expense . Interest expense was $90.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $106.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 .

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The following table summarizes interest expense: 

								
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	
 	2014	 	2013	
 	(in thousands)	
Costs on interest rate swap termination	$	—		 	$	(38,184	)	
Interest	(136,765	)	 	(117,446	)	
Realized losses on interest rate swaps	(4,483	)	 	(10,085	)	
Capitalized interest	50,992		 	59,274		
Interest expense	$	(90,256	)	 	$	(106,441	)	
The decrease in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the same period of 2013, was primarily due to the PFA Refinancing in June 2013. In connection with the PFA Refinancing, we terminated certain interest rate swaps and their related liabilities. As a result, we reclassified $38.2 million of losses on the hedge designated portion of the PFA interest rate swaps previously recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense.
Other expense . Other expense was approximately $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to other expense of $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 . The increase in other expense primarily related to currency exchange fluctuations.
Income taxes. In accordance with GAAP, we estimate the full-year effective tax rate from continuing operations and apply this rate to our year-to-date income from continuing operations. In addition, we separately calculate the tax impact of unusual or infrequent items, if any. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, our effective tax rate was 20.5% and 101.1% , respectively.
The relationship between our provision for or benefit from income taxes and our pre-tax book income can vary significantly from period to period considering, among other factors, (a) the overall level of pre-tax book income, (b) changes in the blend of income that is taxed based on gross revenues versus pre-tax book income, and (c) our rig operating structures. Consequently, our income tax expense does not necessarily change proportionally with our pre-tax book income. Significant decreases in our pre-tax book income typically result in higher effective tax rates, while significant increases in pre-tax book income can lead to lower effective tax rates, subject to the other factors impacting income tax expense noted above. The tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was significantly impacted by the costs of the PFA Interest Rate Swap Termination and extinguishment of debt related to the PFA Refinancing. Without the impact of these costs, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 20.7%.
The decrease in our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (excluding the impact of the aforementioned PFA Refinancing), was primarily the result of an increase in pre-tax book income without a proportional increase in tax. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in the blend of income taxed based on gross revenues versus pre-tax book income. The effective tax rate for nine months ended September 30, 2014 was also negatively impacted by the recognition of a liability for an unrecognized tax benefit including interest and penalties of $3.3 million associated with a tax position taken in prior years.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
As of September 30, 2014 , we had $132.4 million of cash and cash equivalents. In addition, we have available and undrawn capacity of $400.0 million under our SSCF, $300.0 million under our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, and $350.0 million under our new 2014 Revolving Credit Facility entered into on October 29, 2014. We will also have access to an incremental $100.0 million available under our SSCF and an incremental $150.0 million available under our new 2014 Revolving Credit Facility, provided that satisfactory drilling contracts are signed for Pacific Meltem and Pacific Zonda in accordance with terms under the SSCF and 2014 Revolving Credit Facility, respectively. Our liquidity requirements include meeting ongoing working capital needs, repaying our outstanding indebtedness and funding anticipated capital expenditures, which are largely comprised of our progress payments for our high-specification drillship construction projects, and maintaining adequate credit facilities or cash balances to compensate for the effects of fluctuations in operating cash flows. Our ability to meet these liquidity requirements will depend in large part on our future operating and financial performance. Primary sources of funds for our short-term liquidity needs will be cash flow generated from operating and financing activities, which includes availability under the facilities outlined above. Our liquidity fluctuates depending on a number of factors, including, among others, our revenue efficiency and the timing of collecting accounts receivable as well as payments for operating costs.

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We believe that our cash on hand and cash flows generated from operating activities and our existing credit facilities will provide sufficient liquidity over the next twelve months to fund our working capital needs, amortization payments on our long-term debt, repayment of the 2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds due February 23, 2015, capital expenditures and any cash distributions to shareholders up to the $152.0 million previously approved by shareholders. We expect to fund our long-term liquidity requirements from operating and financing activities.

Capital Expenditures and Working Capital Funding
The SHI contracts for the Pacific Meltem and the Pacific Zonda provide for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.0 billion for the acquisition of these two vessels, payable in installments during the construction process, of which we have made payments of approximately $358.7 million through September 30, 2014 . With respect to these two undelivered vessels, we anticipate making payments of approximately $329.8 million during the remainder of 2014 and $336.4 million in 2015 .
We expect the project cost for the Pacific Meltem and the Pacific Zonda to be approximately $627.8 million and $634.1 million , respectively, or $1.3 billion in total. The estimate of the project costs includes commissioning and testing and other costs related to the drillships, but excludes capitalized interest. As of September 30, 2014 , there were approximately $771.9 million of remaining project costs for the Pacific Meltem and the Pacific Zonda of which approximately $666.2 million is remaining contractual commitments to SHI. We intend to finance approximately $349.0 million in remaining project costs for the Pacific Meltem with available borrowings under the SSCF. We expect to fund the $422.9 million in remaining project costs for the Pacific Zonda with a combination of our 2014 Revolving Credit Facility, existing cash balances and future operating cash flows. We also have $300.0 million in available borrowings under our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, which can be used to fund project costs.

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Sources and Uses of Cash
The following table provides an analysis of our cash flow from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 :

	
												
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	 	 	
 	2014	 	2013	 	Change	
 	(in thousands)	
Cash flow from operating activities:	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income (loss)	$	120,213		 	$	(188	)	 	$	120,401		
Depreciation expense	142,790		 	109,752		 	33,038		
Amortization of deferred revenue	(83,324	)	 	(52,336	)	 	(30,988	)	
Amortization of deferred costs	39,642		 	29,147		 	10,495		
Amortization of deferred financing costs	7,465		 	8,319		 	(854	)	
Amortization of debt discount	582		 	252		 	330		
Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs	—    		 	27,644		 	(27,644	)	
Costs on interest rate swap termination	—    		 	38,184		 	(38,184	)	
Deferred income taxes	3,380		 	(2,505	)	 	5,885		
Share-based compensation expense	7,532		 	6,964		 	568		
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	85,593		 	28,351		 	57,242		
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	323,873		 	$	193,584		 	$	130,289		
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to increased revenues and associated collections from our clients, including the impact of the Pacific Khamsin commencing operations on December 17, 2013, as compared to the comparable period of the prior year, during which we were operating only four drillships.
The following table provides an analysis of our cash flow from investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 :

	
												
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	 	 	
 	2014	 	2013	 	Change	
 	(in thousands)	
Cash flow from investing activities:	 	 	 	 	 	
Capital expenditures	$	(749,686	)	 	$	(772,249	)	 	$	22,563		
Decrease in restricted cash	—    		 	172,184		 	(172,184	)	
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(749,686	)	 	$	(600,065	)	 	$	(149,621	)	
The decrease in capital expenditures resulted primarily from lower payments to SHI for our drillships under construction during the first nine months of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. The payments in 2013 included the final payment for the Pacific Khamsin at delivery and progress payments for the Pacific Sharav , the Pacific Meltem and the Pacific Zonda . The payments in 2014 included the final payment for the Pacific Sharav at delivery and milestone payments for the Pacific Zonda . The change in restricted cash is the result of the PFA Refinancing on June 3, 2013, which released the restrictions on certain of our cash accounts.

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The following table provides an analysis of our cash flow from financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 :

	
												
 	Nine Months Ended September 30,	 	 	
 	2014	 	2013	 	Change	
 	(in thousands)	
Cash flow from financing activities:	 	 	 	 	 	
Proceeds from shares issued under share-based compensation plan	$	174		 	$	—		 	$	174		
Proceeds from long-term debt	360,000		 	1,497,250		 	(1,137,250	)	
Payments on long-term debt	(5,625	)	 	(1,458,125	)	 	1,452,500		
Payment for costs on interest rate swap termination	—    		 	(41,993	)	 	41,993		
Payments for financing costs	(500	)	 	(62,684	)	 	62,184		
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	354,049		 	$	(65,552	)	 	$	419,601		
The increase in cash from financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , as compared to the same period of 2013 , resulted primarily from the $360.0 million SSCF drawdown for the final payment of the Pacific Sharav . During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 , we paid $62.7 million in deferred financing costs related to the closing of the Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement, the 2020 Senior Secured Notes, the Senior Secured Term Loan B and the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , we made $5.6 million in principal repayments on our outstanding long-term debt.
Description of Indebtedness
8.25% Senior Unsecured Bonds due 2015 . In February 2012, we completed a private placement of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.25% senior unsecured U.S. dollar denominated bonds due 2015. The 2015 Senior Unsecured Bonds bear interest at 8.25% per annum, which is payable semiannually on February 23 and August 23, and mature on February 23, 2015.
7.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 . In November 2012, Pacific Drilling V Limited, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed a private placement of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% senior secured U.S. dollar denominated notes due 2017. The 2017 Senior Secured Notes were sold at 99.483% of par, bear interest at 7.25% per annum, which is payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1, and mature on December 1, 2017.
Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement. On February 19, 2013, Pacific Sharav S.à r.l. and Pacific Drilling VII Limited, and the Company, as guarantor, entered into a senior secured credit facility agreement with a group of lenders to finance the construction, operation and other costs associated with the Pacific Sharav and the Pacific Meltem .
5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2020 . On June 3, 2013, we completed a private placement of $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2020. The 2020 Senior Secured Notes were sold at par, bear interest at 5.375% per annum, which is payable semiannually on June 1, and December 1, and mature on June 1, 2020.
Senior Secured Term Loan B due 2018 . On June 3, 2013, the Company entered into a $750.0 million senior secured term loan. The maturity date for the Senior Secured Term Loan B is June 3, 2018.
2013 Revolving Credit Facility . On June 3, 2013, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million.
See Note 4 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
2014 Revolving Credit Facility . On October 29, 2014, we entered into a revolving credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million. See Item 2, "Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Significant Developments" in this Quarterly Report.

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Letters of Credit
As of September 30, 2014 , we were contingently liable under certain performance, bid and custom bonds and letters of credit totaling approximately $277.9 million related to letters of credit issued as security in the normal course of our business. See Note 8 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We may enter into derivative instruments from time to time to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes; however, for accounting purposes, certain transactions may not meet the criteria for hedge accounting. See Note 6 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Currently, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations
The table below sets forth our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2014 :

	
																				
 	Remaining
three months	 	For the years ending December 31,	
Contractual Obligations	2014	 	2015-2016	 	2017-2018	 	Thereafter	 	Total	
 	(in thousands)	
Long-term debt (a)	$	22,708		 	$	398,333		 	$	1,307,084		 	$	1,062,500		 	$	2,790,625		
Interest on long-term debt (b)	44,403		 	304,117		 	224,012		 	65,897		 	638,429		
Operating leases	631		 	4,680		 	4,342		 	12,306		 	21,959		
Purchase obligations (c)	124,709		 	74,600		 	—		 	—		 	199,309		
High-specification drillships (d)	329,787		 	336,383		 	—		 	—		 	666,170		
Total contractual obligations (e)	$	522,238		 	$	1,118,113		 	$	1,535,438		 	$	1,140,703		 	$	4,316,492		
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(a)	Includes current maturities of long-term debt. Amounts are based on principal balances excluding debt discounts.	
		
(b)	Interest payments are based on our existing outstanding borrowings. It is assumed there is not a refinancing of existing long-term debt and there are no prepayments. For fixed rate debt, interest has been calculated using stated rates. For variable rate LIBOR based debt, interest has been calculated using current LIBOR as of September 30, 2014 and includes the impact of our outstanding interest rate swaps. Interest on the SSCF is based on existing outstanding borrowings of $500.0 million as of September 30, 2014 . As such, interest on long-term debt as presented in the table above excludes the impact of additional interest under the SSCF that will be incurred as the remaining $500.0 million is borrowed. Under our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, we record interest expense for fees on undrawn commitments and unused letter of credit capacity, approximately $307.4 million as of September 30, 2014 , while our outstanding letters of credit, approximately $192.6 million as of September 30, 2014 , accrue interest at a different rate. Interest on long-term debt as presented in the table above excludes the impact of additional interest that will be incurred under our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility if the Company issues additional letters of credit or borrows under the $300.0 million revolving sub-limit.	
		
(c)	Purchase obligations are agreements to purchase goods and services that are enforceable and legally binding, that specify all significant terms, including the quantities to be purchased, price provisions and the approximate timing of the transactions, which includes our purchase orders for goods and services entered into in the normal course of business.	
		
(d)	Amounts for high-specification drillships include amounts due under construction contracts.	
		
(e)	Contractual obligations do not include approximately $4.3 million of liabilities from unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions, inclusive of interest and penalties, included on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014 . We are unable to specify with certainty the future periods in which we may be obligated to settle such amounts.	
Some of the figures included in the table above are based on estimates and assumptions about these obligations, including their duration and other factors. The contractual obligations we will actually pay in future periods may vary from those reflected in the tables because the estimates and assumptions are subjective.

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Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies
The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the amounts of revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, financial instruments, depreciation of property and equipment, impairment of long-lived assets, income taxes, share-based compensation and contingencies. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from such estimates.
Our critical accounting estimates are important to the portrayal of both our financial condition and results of operations and require us to make difficult, subjective or complex assumptions or estimates about matters that are uncertain. We would report different amounts in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which could be material, if we used different assumptions or estimates. We have discussed the development and selection of our critical accounting estimates with our Board of Directors and the Board of Directors has reviewed the disclosure of our critical accounting estimates. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 , we have not made any material changes in accounting methodology.
For a discussion of the critical accounting policies and estimates that we use in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, see Item 5, “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies” in our 2013 Annual Report. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 , there have been no material changes to the judgments, assumptions and estimates upon which our critical accounting estimates are based. Significant accounting policies and recently issued accounting standards are discussed in Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report and in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2013 Annual Report.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Where any forward-looking statement includes a statement about the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement, we caution that, while we believe these assumptions or bases to be reasonable and made in good faith, assumed facts or bases almost always vary from the actual results, and the differences between assumed facts or bases and actual results can be material, depending upon the circumstances. Where, in any forward-looking statement, our management expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and is believed to have a reasonable basis. We cannot assure you, however, that the statement of expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements also relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies. Forward-looking statements can be identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “subject to,” “will” and similar terms and phrases, and negatives of such terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those suggested or described in this Quarterly Report. These risks include the risks that are identified in the “Risk Factors” section of our 2013 Annual Report, and also include, among others, risks associated with the following:
		
•	our ability to enter into and negotiate favorable terms for future client contracts or extensions;	

•	the oil and gas market and its impact on demand for our services, including supply and demand for oil and gas and expectations regarding future energy prices;	

•	oversupply of rigs competing with our rigs;	

•	our limited number of assets and small number of clients;	

•	delays and cost overruns in construction projects and rig deliveries;	

•	operating hazards in the oilfield services industry;	

•	unplanned downtime or repairs of our drillships;	

•	competition within our industry;	

•	our substantial level of indebtedness;	

•	termination of our client contracts;	

•	non-compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or any other anti-bribery laws;	

•	non-compliance with governmental, tax, permitting, environmental and safety regulations;	

•	reduced expenditures by oil and natural gas exploration and production companies;	

•	restrictions on offshore drilling;	

•	strikes and work stoppages;	

•	timely access to spare parts equipment or personnel required to maintain and service our fleet;	

•	corruption, militant activities, political instability, public health threats, ethnic unrest and regionalism in Nigeria and other countries where we may operate;	

•	changes in tax laws, treaties or regulations;	

•	our ability to incur additional indebtedness and compliance with restrictions and covenants in our debt agreements;	

•	our levels of operating and maintenance costs;	

•	our ability to attract and retain skilled workers on commercially reasonable terms;	

•	general global economic conditions and conditions in the oil and natural gas industry;	

•	our dependence on key personnel;	

•	adequacy of insurance coverage in the event of a catastrophic event;	

•	our ability to obtain indemnity from clients;	

•	regulatory or other required approvals;	

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•	our ability to make distributions to shareholders as and when and in the amount forecasted;	

•	the volatility of the price of our common shares;	

•	effects of new products and new technology in our industry;	

•	our incorporation under the laws of Luxembourg and the limited rights to relief for shareholders that may be available compared to other countries, including the United States; and	

•	potential conflicts of interest between our controlling shareholder and our public shareholders.	
Any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. No assurance can be given that the expectations expressed in any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions or expectations proves to be inaccurate or is not realized. You should thoroughly read this Quarterly Report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from and worse than what we expect. Other sections of this Quarterly Report include additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in an evolving environment. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are, in certain instances, included with such forward-looking statements and in “Risk Factors” in our 2013 Annual Report. Additionally, new risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We qualify all of the forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report, which represent the best judgment of our management. Such statements, estimates and projections reflect various assumptions made by us concerning anticipated results, which are subject to business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and which may or may not prove to be correct. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
We are exposed to certain market risks arising from the use of financial instruments in the ordinary course of business. These risks arise primarily as a result of potential changes in the fair market value of financial instruments that would result from adverse fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates as discussed below. We have entered, and in the future may enter, into derivative financial instrument transactions to manage or reduce market risk, but we do not enter into derivative financial instrument transactions for speculative or trading purposes.
Interest Rate Risk . We are exposed to changes in interest rates through our variable rate long-term debt. We use interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate risks. Interest rate swaps are used to convert floating rate debt obligations to a fixed rate in order to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating rate debt. See Note 6 and Note 7 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2014 , our net exposure to floating interest rate fluctuations on our outstanding debt was $128.1 million, based on floating rate debt of $1,240.6 million less the $1,112.5 million notional principal of our floating to fixed interest rate swaps. Our net exposure to floating interest rate fluctuations excludes the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility as no amounts were borrowed under the facility subject to floating interest rates as of September 30, 2014 . A 1% increase or decrease to the overall variable interest rate charged to us on our net floating interest rate exposure would increase or decrease our interest expense by approximately $1.3 million on an annual basis as of September 30, 2014 .
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk . We are exposed to foreign exchange risk associated with our international operations. For a discussion of our foreign exchange risk, see Item 11, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our 2013 Annual Report. There have been no material changes to these previously reported matters during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 .

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 — Legal Proceedings
See Note 8 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A — Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors previously disclosed under Item 3, “Risk Factors” in our 2013 Annual Report, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.

Any significant cyber-attack or interruption in network security could materially disrupt our operations and adversely affect our business.

We have become increasingly dependent upon digital technologies to conduct and support our offshore operations and we rely on our operational and financial computer systems to conduct almost all aspects of our business. Threats to our information technology systems associated with cybersecurity risks and incidents or attacks continue to grow. Any failure of our computer systems, or those of our customers, vendors or others with whom we do business, could materially disrupt our operations and could result in the corruption of data or unauthorized release of proprietary or confidential data concerning our company, business operations and activities, clients or employees. Computers and other digital technologies could become impaired or unavailable due to a variety of causes, including, among others, theft, design defects, terrorist attacks, utility outages, human error or complications encountered as existing systems are maintained, repaired, replaced or upgraded. Any cyber-attack or interruption could have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial condition, cash flows and reputation.

Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3 — Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4 — Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5 — Other Information
None.
Item 6 — Exhibits
None.

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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.

	

 	 	 	 	Pacific Drilling S.A.	
 	 	 	 	(Registrant)	
 	 	 	 	 	
Dated:	November 5, 2014	 	 	By	 	/s/ Kinga E. Doris	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Kinga E. Doris	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary	

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