Oslo, Norway, July 10, 2023
 
Commercial update:
 
In June 2023, the Company's 11 drilling rigs achieved an average operating day
rate of approximately USD 31,100  and rig utilization was 98.8%. 

As of July 10, 2023, 83% of available rig days in July were contracted at an
average operating day rate of approximately USD 31,300. The contracted backlog
beyond July was approximately USD 15.5 million with an average daily operating
rate of approximately USD 29,900. 

Two of the Company's rigs have ended their respective contracts in July and are
being actively marketed for new work. During the time between contracts, the
Company expects the rigs' opex to be approximately 30% lower than in a
contracted mode. 

Cash distribution: 

The Board of Directors approved today a monthly cash distribution of USD 3.9
million or USD 0.09 per share for July 2023. 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 0.09 per share

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

Date of approval: July 10, 2023

Last day including right: July 13, 2023

Ex-date: July 14, 2023

Record date: July 17, 2023

Payment date: On or about July 21, 2023


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