NorAm Drilling AS - Monthly rig update and key information for October 2026
Oslo, Norway, October 8, 2026
Commercial update:
In September 2026, the Company had 11 out of 11 rigs employed and rig utilization was 99%.
As of October 8, 2026, 100% of available rig days in October are contracted. The contracted backlog as of October 8, 2026 is USD 27.0 million.
Cash distribution:
The Board of Directors today approved a monthly cash distribution of approximately USD 2.0 million based on free cash flow for September 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 0.045 per share
Declared currency: USD. Payment to shares registered with Euronext VPS will be distributed in NOK
Date of approval: October 8, 2026
Last day including right: October 15, 2026
Ex-date: October 16, 2026
Record date: October 19, 2026
Payment date: On or about October 23, 2026
For further queries, please contact: Sander Borgli, Director of IR and Strategy Tel: +47 95455604
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.
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