NorAm Drilling AS - Monthly rig update and key information relating to the increased cash distribution for July 2026

Oslo, Norway, July 8, 2026
 
Commercial update:
 
In June 2026, the Company had 11 out of 11 rigs employed and rig utilization was
97%. 

As of July 8, 2026, 100% of available rig days in July are contracted. The
contracted backlog beyond July is approximately USD 26.9 million, a significant
increase from last month. 

Cash distribution: 

The Board of Directors today approved an increased monthly cash distribution of
approximately USD 2.0 million based on free cash flow for June 2026. The
distribution will be made from the Company's Contributed Surplus account which
consists of previously paid in share premium transferred from the Company's
Share Premium account. 

Key information:

Distribution amount: USD 0.045 per share

Declared currency: USD. Payment to shares registered with Euronext VPS will be
distributed in NOK 

Date of approval: July 8, 2026

Last day including right: July 14, 2026

Ex-date: July 15, 2026

Record date: July 16, 2026

Payment date: On or about July 24, 2026

For further queries, please contact:
Sander Borgli, Director of IR and Strategy
Tel: +47 95455604
 

About NorAm Drilling
NorAm Drilling owns and operates a portfolio of eleven advanced drilling rigs
upgraded to maximize drilling efficiency in the Permian Basin in Texas, which is
the largest oil producing region in North America. NorAm Drilling is debt free
and has industry leading operating margins. The Company has a full pay-out
dividend strategy, targeting frequent cash distributions in a profitable market.


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