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NorAm Drilling AS

Investor Presentation Sep 20, 2023

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Disclaimer

This presentation contains forward looking statements. These statements are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including NorAm management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company's records and other data available from third parties. Although NorAm believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control, NorAm cannot give assurance that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or intentions. The Company has not taken any steps to verify any of the information contained herein. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is made as to any information contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements. The Company does not accept any liability whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of the materials.

The Presentation may contain certain forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of the Company and/or the industry in which it operates. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts, sometimes identified by the words "believes", "expects", "predicts", "intends", "projects", "plans", "estimates", "aims", "foresees", "anticipates", "targets", and similar expressions. Any such forward-looking statements are solely opinions and forecasts reflecting views as of the date set out on the cover of these materials, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from any anticipated development. No liability for such statements, or any obligation to update any such statements or to conform such statements to actual results, is assumed. Furthermore, information about past performance given in this Presentation is given for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as, and is not, an indication of future performance.

This presentation and related materials speaks only as of the date set out on the cover, and the views expressed are subject to change based on a number of factors. The Company does not undertake any obligation to amend, correct or update the materials or to provide any additional information about any matters described herein, but reserves the right to amend, correct or update the materials and provide additional information.

NorAm Drilling – A Dividend Legend In The Making

NorAm Drilling in brief

11 Modernized Ultra Super Spec rigs
Fully upgraded with state-of-the-art walking systems and racking capacity, with a
track record of drilling the longest wells in the Permian
100% Permian focus
Strategically positioned to unlock untapped oil reserves by employing the latest
horizontal drilling technology
Industry low cost break-even
Lean management team, skilled labor and low employee turnover leads to
optimized costs and operations
>10
NOK
Debt free and full payout strategy
Monthly dividends with total cash distributions of more than NOK10 per share since
December 2022. Latest monthly distribution implies annualized yield of 14%

Selected customers

Permian basin has the largest energy reserves in the U.S

What Is A Ultra Super Spec Rig?

NorAm Drilling has a fleet of fully upgraded rigs with a track record of drilling the longest wells (25,000+ feet) in the Permian

The Permian Basin Is "The Place To Be" For Onshore Drillers

By far the most producing region in the US Permian sitting on the largest proved reserves1

Oil Price Too High To Ignore For E&Ps Going Forward

Key fundamentals

    1. Strong discipline by both major E&Ps and public drillers
    1. Firmly believe rig counts have bottomed
    1. US shale production in decline
    1. WTI >\$90/bbl
    1. Natural gas prices have stabilized around \$3/MMBtu

Outperforming The Competition

DUCs has hit a floor at the lowest level since 2014(1) NorAm continues to outperform in 2023(2)

Note: 1) DUC means drilled, uncompleted well. Data from EIA's latest drilling activity report. 2) Based on EIA's drilling activity report and NorAm company data

Recent Events and Outlook

Dividends

Fleet status

  • Ten consecutive monthly distributions, totaling USD42m or >NOK 10 per share
  • Latest distribution of \$0.05/sh implies 14% dividend yield p.a.(1)
  • 8 of 11 rigs employed with an average contract length to end of 2023
  • OPEX reduction of ~30% on stacked rigs
  • Working capital requirement upon re-entry to market to normalize after two months of operation
  • In active discussion and negotiations to reactive three stacked rigs in Q4

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