Oslo, Norway, September 9, 2024
Commercial update:
In August 2024, the Company had 10 out of 11 rigs employed and rig utilization was 90%.
As of September 9, 2024, approximately 91% of available rig days in September are contracted. The contracted backlog beyond September is approximately USD 33.7 million, up 55% from the previous month.
Cash distribution:
The Board of Directors today approved a monthly cash distribution of approximately USD 1.7 million based on free cash flow for August 2024. 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 0.04 per share
Declared currency: US$. Payment to shares registered with Euronext VPS will be distributed in NOK
Date of approval: September 9, 2024
Last day including right: September 13, 2024
Ex-date: September 16, 2024
Record date: September 17, 2024
Payment date: On or about September 23, 2024
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