Desert Control AS — Share Issue/Capital Change 2026

Feb 19, 2026

Desert Control: Share Option Grants to New Employees

Desert Control: Share Option Grants to New Employees

Sandnes, Norway, 19 February 2026 - The Board of Directors of Desert Control AS

has issued option grants covering 525,000 share options, equal to approximately

0.45% of the total shares issued in the Company to new employees. The options

will have a three-year vesting period, with initial vesting on the first

anniversary of the option grant. Vesting is conditional on the option holder

remaining engaged by the Company.

Subject to vesting, each option provides the option holder a right to subscribe

or acquire one share in Desert Control AS at a strike price of NOK 1.67.

The option agreements set out further terms and conditions for the grant,

including in case of termination of employment and cancellation of non-exercised

options in case of breach of contract or bad leaver situations, accelerated

vesting with respect to any change of control, adjustment events, and other

customary provisions for such agreements.

David Borah, the company's new Chief Financial Officer, received a grant of

225,000 options.

Primary insider notification pursuant to the market abuse regulation article 19

is attached.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to the

market abuse regulation article 19 and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities

Trading Act.

For more information, please contact:

David Borah

Chief Financial Officer

david.borah@desertcontrol.com

About Desert Control

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve

water, and promote ecosystem resilience. Our proprietary Liquid Natural Clay

(LNC) allows sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving

soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert

Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability,

profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In

collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources,

enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future.

Cautionary Note

This release contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the

business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results

of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert Control

operates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical

facts and may be identified by words such as "aims," "anticipates," "believes,"

"estimates," "expects," "foresees," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects,"

"targets," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on

current expectations, estimates, and projections, reflect current views

concerning future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and

assumptions, and may be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking

statements are not guarantees of any future performance, and risks,

uncertainties, and other important factors could cause the actual business,

performance, results, or the industry and markets in which Desert Control

operates to differ materially from the statements expressed or implied in this

release by such forward-looking statements. No representation is made that any

of these forward-looking statements or forecasts will come to pass or that any

forecasted performance, capacities, or results will be achieved, and you are

cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.