Oslo, Norway, March 10, 2026
 
Commercial update:
 
In February 2026, the Company had 9 out of 11 rigs employed and rig utilization
was 83%. Both idle rigs commenced mobilization in late February and are now
currently employed. 

As of March 10, 2026, 100% of available rig days in March are contracted. The
contracted backlog beyond March is approximately USD 30.1 million. 

Based on our projected March utilization, the Company expects to be able to
increase its next monthly distribution subject to no material adverse
development in market conditions.  

Cash distribution: 

The Board of Directors today approved a monthly cash distribution of
approximately USD 1.3 million based on free cash flow for February 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 0.03 per share

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

Date of approval: March 10, 2026

Last day including right: March 16, 2026

Ex-date: March 17, 2026

Record date: March 18, 2026

Payment date: On or about March 25, 2026

For further queries, please contact:
Marius Furuly, Director of IR and Strategy
Tel: +47 90626191
 

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.


www.noramdrilling.com