Northern Ocean Ltd.OSL: NOL

NOL: Interim Financial Information 31 March 2025

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First quarter 2025

The world's most sophisticated harsh environment offshore fleet



This is Northern Ocean

Northern Ocean Ltd. ("Northern Ocean" or the "Company") owns and operates two of the world's newest and most capable harsh-environment semi-submersible drilling rigs - Deepsea Bollst and Deepsea Mira- both ideally suited for operations across all major offshore basins.

With a modern fleet, completed capex programs, and strong commercial and operational execution, the company is well-positioned to benefit from a tightening supply of high-end rigs and an expected increase in long-term demand.

The company's strategic approach has delivered results: Northern Ocean has secured a solid contract backlog with blue-chip clients, while maintaining flexibility to pursue high-value opportunities.

Near-term priorities include securing new contracts for Deepsea Mira, continued focus on operational efficiency and cost control, and preparing for refinancing -all aimed at enhancing earnings and unlocking long-term value for shareholder.

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Our Assets

Deepsea Miar and Deepsea Bollst are two of the world's most advanced drilling rigs. They are both based on the Moss Maritime CS60 design, capacity of drilling in water depth of up to 10,000 feet, NCS compliant and fully winterized making them capable of drilling in all harsh environment areas globally.

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CEO letter

Dear Shareholders,

The first quarter of 2025 marked a strong operational start to the year for Northern Ocean, with significant milestones achieved across our fleet. These accomplishments reflect our continued focus on operational excellence, financial discipline and long-term value creation.

Operational Highlights

Deepsea Bollsta successfully completed its well for Chevron ahead of schedule and below budget, delivering superior drilling performance. The rig then commenced mobilization to the Norwegian Continental Shelf for its one-well contract with OMV and long-term contract with Equinor. The mobilization continued into Q2 and was completed according to plan. On 9 May, Deepsea Bollsta safely resumed operations in Norway and received its Acknowledgement of Compliance (AoC)- a major milestone made possible by the outstanding efforts of our team and rig manager, Odfjell Drilling.

Deepsea Mira continued its operations offshore Namibia under contract with TotalEnergies SE, maintaining solid drilling performance and achieving record KPIs during the quarter. During Q2, Deepsea Mira successfully completed its drilling campaign and began demobilization and BOP maintenance in preparation for future work in the region. Our marketing efforts remain fully engaged, and we expect Deepsea Mira to remain in the region for the remainder of 2025. Looking ahead, we see increasing activity across West Africa into 2026 with several majors eying the opening of drilling in South Africa and continued campaigns in Namibia. We continue to build strong local partnerships to support long-term presence and contract opportunities.

Financial Position and Organizational Restructuring

While no major financing activities were undertaken in Q1, we continue to benefit from the strengthened financial position established in 2024. During the quarter, Northern Ocean initiated a significant organizational restructuring, including the strategic closure of our Dublin office and a targeted reduction in workforce. These actions are designed to streamline operations, reduce our cost base, and enhance long-term efficiency. The restructuring is expected to be largely completed during Q2, with the full financial impact anticipated in the second half of the year.

These measures reflect our commitment to maintain a lean and agile organization, ensuring long-term economic sustainability, and ultimately creating lasting value for our shareholders

Outlook

We remain focused on:

  • Securing new contracts for Deepsea Mira

  • Maintaining high operational standards across the fleet

  • Realizing the full benefits of our cost optimization efforts

  • Preparing for future refinancing to enhance capital efficiency

The demand for high-specification rigs in harsh environments remains encouraging, and we are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Sincerely

Arne Jacobsen CEO

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Results

In the first quarter, operating revenue was $58.1 million, down from $65.4 million in the previous quarter. This decrease primarily reflects the lower number of operational days for the Deepsea Bollstain the quarter, 30 days in total.

Total operating expenses were $54.4 million, a decrease from $65.2 million in the previous quarter, mainly due to the Deepsea Bollstahas reduced operational days and direct costs associated with mobilization of its Norwegian contracts being deferred.

During the quarter the Company invoiced $16.9 million in mobilization fee and

$6.1 million in modification fee from Equinor Energy AS, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA (together "Equinor"). This is part of the fees to be received for the mobilization of Deepsea Bollstato the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Administrative expenses amounted to $2.6 million, compared to $2.2 million in the previous quarter.

Interest expense decreased to $15.1 million from $15.4 million in the previous quarter, reflecting decreases in the effective federal funds rate.

Foreign exchange gains were $0.7 million, compared to gains of $1.2 million in the previous quarter.

The net loss from continuing operations after taxes in the first quarter was $11.2 million, compared to a loss of $13.8 million in the previous quarter. The basic and diluted loss per share for the first quarter was $0.04, compared to a loss of $0.05 in the previous quarter.

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Company Update

Operations The Deepsea Miraremained in operation under its contract with a subsidiary of TotalEnergies SE in Namibia during first quarter. During Q2,Deepsea Mira successfully completed its drilling campaign and began demobilization and BOP maintenance in preparation for future work in the region. In January 2025, the Deepsea Bollstacompleted operations in Namibia under a one-well contract with a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation. Following completion, the rig started mobilization to Norway for its one-well contract with OMV Norge AS ( OMV ) and long-term contract with Equinor. On 9 May, Deepsea Bollsat resumed operations in Norway and received its Acknowledgement of Compliance. The OMV contract has a firm duration of 54 to 99 day,s it contributes approximately $23 to $42 million to the Companyè s firm backlog. Following the work with OMV theDeepsea Bollstawill commence a long term contract with Equinor. The contract, that is expected to start in the second half of 2025, includes a firm two-year period with five optional one-year extensions, which added approximately $335 million in firm backlog and an additional $80 million for client-specific upgrades, integrated services and mobilization from Namibia to Norway. The Company is continuing to cut cost and during first quarter the Company initiated a significant organizational restructuring, including closure of its operations in Dublin, Ireland. This is to further streamline its operation, reduce its cost base and enhance long-term efficiency. At the date of this report, the Company s total firm backlog is estimated to be approximately $355 to $374 million.

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Forward Looking Statements

The Company's activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that can have an adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. See Note 1 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

This report contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of the Company and/or the industry in which it operates, sometimes identified by the words "believes", "expects", "intends", "plans", "estimates" and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this report, including assumptions, opinions and views of the Company or cited from third-party sources, are solely opinions and forecasts which are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from any anticipated development. The Company does not provide any assurance that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors, nor does the Company accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in the presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments. No obligations are assumed to update any forward-looking statements or to confirm these forward-looking statements to actual results.

The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer Northern Ocean Ltd.

Hamilton, Bermuda 29 May, 2025

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252,615

10,912

333

263,860

206,316

10,809

49,929

7,011

274,065

(10,205)

2,679

(56,300)

610

(41)

(63,257)

(2,400)

(65,657)

(0.23)

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Quarters

Full Year

(in thousands of $)

Note

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

Q1 2024

2024

Contract revenue

3

55,613

62,850

81,746

Reimbursable revenue

2,373

2,474

3,448

Other income

82

30

182

Total operating revenues

58,068

65,354

85,376

Rig operating expenses

4

35,998

46,959

66,067

Reimbursable expenses

2,346

2,773

3,201

Depreciation

13,414

13,333

11,647

Administrative expenses

2,606

2,157

1,720

Total operating expenses

54,364

65,222

82,635

Net operating gain (loss)

3,704

132

2,741

Interest income

409

599

450

Interest expense

(15,076)

(15,359)

(12,520)

Foreign exchange gain

663

1,228

809

Other financial expenses

(2)

-

(39)

Net loss from continuing operations before taxes

(10,302)

(13,400)

(8,559)

Tax charge

(940)

(425)

(1,076)

Net loss from continuing operations

(11,242)

(13,825)

(9,635)

Basic and diluted loss from continuing operations per share ($)

(0.04)

(0.05)

(0.05)

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands of $) Note Q1 2025 2024

ASSETS

Short-term assets

Cash and cash equivalents

58,000

42,751

Restricted cash

7

152

138

Related party receivables

60

-

Accounts receivable, net

34,760

47,410

Unbilled receivables

1,975

7,556

Short-term portion of deferred costs

4,553

2,200

Material and supplies, net

921

344

Other current assets

9

2,505

1,973

Right-of-use assets under operating leases

80

128

Total short-term assets

103,006

102,500

Long-term assets

Drilling units

8

933,754

929,049

Fixtures and fittings

18

18

LT Deferred Assets

11,058

-

Total long-term assets

944,830

929,067

Total assets

1,047,836

1,031,567

(in thousands of $) Note Q1 2025 2024

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Short-term liabilities

Short-term portion of long-term debt

11

22,437

14,950

Other current liabilities

10

47,694

47,861

Short-term portion of deferred revenue

6,817

3,970

Related party payables

-

54

Lease dilapidations

5

5

Related party debt

12

-

-

Obligations under operating leases

64

112

Total short-term liabilities

77,017

66,952

Long-term liabilities

Long-term debt

11

276,695

284,006

Long-term deferred revenue

18,866

2,605

Long-term related party debt

12

240,232

231,840

Total long-term liabilities

535,793

518,451

Commitments and contingencies

Total equity

435,026

446,164

Total liabilities and equity

1,047,836

1,031,567

See accompanying notes that are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Quarters Full Year

(in thousands of $)

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

Q1 2024

2024

NET LOSS

(11,242)

(13,825)

(9,636)

(65,657)

Adjustment to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in

operating activities;

Amortization of deferred charges

177

181

71

504

Amortization of deferred costs

2,200

6,264

20,305

33,337

Amortization of deferred revenue

(3,888)

(4,358)

(11,002)

(19,073)

Depreciation

13,414

13,333

11,647

49,929

Compensation cost

205

205

-

273

Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)

(103)

(57)

360

56

Accrued demobilization income

(752)

(752)

-

(752)

Accrued demobilization costs

878

878

-

878

Change in operating assets and liabilities;

Receivables

12,651

(22,642)

(4,125)

(6,022)

Unbilled receivables

6,333

(3,926)

1,006

(284)

Other current assets

(1,109)

3,196

598

136

Right-of-use assets under operating leases

48

48

47

2

Additions to deferred costs

(15,612)

(7,793)

-

(8,464)

Additions to deferred revenue

22,995

7,191

-

8,191

Other current liabilities

(1,042)

(9,378)

(7,286)

(12,684)

Related party balances

(115)

67

35

186

Obligations under operating leases

(48)

(48)

(34)

6

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

24,990

(31,416)

1,986

(19,438)

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (in thousands of $ except number of shares) Q1 2025 2024

Number of shares outstanding

Balance at beginning of period Shares issued

303,215,392

-

182,677,107

120,538,285

Balance at end of period

303,215,392

303,215,392

Share capital

Balance at beginning of period

151,608

91,339

Shares issued

-

60,269

Balance at end of period

151,608

151,608

Additional paid in capital

Balance at beginning of period

580,214

565,613

Shares issued

-

14,328

Stock options

206

273

Balance at end of period

580,420

580,214

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance at beginning of period

(53) (110)

Other comprehensive income

(103) 56

Balance at end of period

(156) (54)

Retained deficit

Balance at beginning of period

(285,604) (219,947)

Net loss

(11,242) (65,657)

Balance at end of period

(296,846) (285,604)

Total equity

435,026

446,164

See accompanying notes that are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  1. GENERAL

    Northern Ocean Ltd. ("Northern Ocean" or the "Company") owns and operates two modern harsh-environment semi-submersible drilling rigs, with the primary purpose of providing offshore drilling services for the oil and gas industry in harsh environments worldwide.

    As of the date of this report, the Company owns Deepsea Mira and Deepsea Bollsta.

    The Deepsea Mira remained in operation under its contract with a subsidiary of TotalEnergies SE in Namibia during first quarter. During Q2, Deepsea Mira successfully completed its drilling campaign and began demobilization and BOP maintenance in preparation for future work in the region.

    In January 2025, the Deepsea Bollsta completed operations in Namibia under a one-well contract with a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation. Following completion, the rig started mobilization to Norway for its one-well contract with OMV Norge AS ("OMV") and long-term contract with Equinor Energy AS, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA (together "Equinor"). On 9 May, Deepsea Bollsta resumed operations in Norway and received its Acknowledgement of Compliance.

    The OMV contract has a firm duration of 54 to 99 days, it contributes approximately $23 to $42 million to the Company's firm backlog.

    Following the work with OMV the Deepsea Bollsta will commence a long term contract with Equinor. The contract, that is expected to start in the second half of 2025, includes a firm two-year period with five optional one-year extensions, which added approximately $335 million in firm backlog and an additional $80 million for client-specific upgrades, integrated services and mobilization from Namibia to Norway.

  2. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

    The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are stated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required in annual and interim consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

    Going concern assumption

    These consolidated financial statements are prepared under the going concern assumption.

    As the Deepsea Mira currently has no firm backlog, the Group's financial position is reliant on securing additional drilling contracts for the rig. This situation potentially gives rise to substantial doubt regarding the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. In the absence of new contract awards, the Group will need to rely on loan amendments, new financing arrangements, and/or equity issuances to meet its loan obligations and working capital requirements over the next twelve months. However, the Board remains confident that a solution will be reached.

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  3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

    The following table provides information about composition of contract revenue:

    (in thousands of $)

    Quarters

    Q1 2025

    Q4 2024

    Q1 2024

    Dayrate revenue

    48,101

    53,417

    68,131

    Amortization of deferred revenue

    3,861

    4,331

    10,975

    Accrued demobilization revenue

    1,044

    3,152

    -

    Other

    2,607

    1,950

    2,640

    Contract revenue

    55,613

    62,850

    81,746

    Dayrate revenue

    Dayrate revenue earned from the Deepsea Bollsta and Deepsea Mira drilling contracts.

    Amortization of deferred revenue

    The Company may receive fees from its customers for the mobilization of rigs. These activities are not considered to be distinct within the context of the contract and therefore, where these fees are known and probable the associated revenue is allocated to the overall performance obligation and recognized ratably over the initial firm term of the related drilling contract.

    The following table provides information about the composition of amortization of deferred revenue:

    (in thousands of $) Q1 2025

    Balance at beginning of period

    3,861

    Additions to deferred revenue

    22,995

    Amortization of deferred revenue

    (3,861)

    Balance at beginning of period

    22,995

    Short-term deferred revenue

    6,707

    Long-term deferred revenue

    16,288

    Note the deferred revenue assets in the balance sheet also contain funds received from the Norwegian government as a grant, due to the Deepsea Mira being equipped with systems which reduce NOx emissions. The grant is being amortized over the estimated useful life of the Deepsea Mira, resulting in annual amortization of circa $110 thousand. At the date of this report $2.7 million is held as deferred revenue in relation to the NOx grant, split between short-term and long-term.

    Accrued demobilization revenue

    The Company may receive fees from its customers for the demobilization of our rigs. These activities are not considered to be distinct within the context of the contract and therefore, where these fees are known and probable the associated revenue is allocated to the overall performance obligation and recognized ratably over the initial firm term of the related drilling contract.

    The following table provides information about the composition of the accrued demobilization revenue:

    (in thousands of $)

    Q1 2025

    Balance at beginning of period

    752

    Accrual of demobilization revenue

    Demobilization payments received

    1,044

    (1,796)

    Balance at the end of period

    -

    Short-term accrued revenue

    Long-term accrued revenue

    -

    -

    Other

    This balance consists of operational excellence bonuses and add-on revenue. The costs associated with the add-on revenue are included within rig operating expenses (detailed in Note 4).

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  4. RIG OPERATING EXPENSES

    The following table provides information about the composition of rig operating expenses:

    Quarters

    (in thousands of $)

    Q1 2025

    Q4 2024

    Q1 2024

    Daily operating expenses

    28,259

    30,647

    41,040

    Maintenance projects

    3,689

    2,873

    811

    Amortization of deferred costs

    2,200

    6,264

    20,305

    Accrued demobilization costs

    522

    4,248

    -

    Other

    1,328

    2,927

    3,911

    Rig operating expenses

    35,998

    46,959

    66,067

    Daily operating expenses

    This category includes the costs associated with the daily operations of the rigs. The notable constituents of the daily operating expenses are the expenses for offshore personnel, repairs and maintenance (excluding maintenance projects referred to below), onshore support services, catering costs and management fees payable to Odfjell Drilling.

    Included in daily operating expenses are incremental costs associated with providing customers with add-on services for which the commercial terms differ from those services provided on a reimbursable basis. The costs and the associated revenue for these services are reported on a gross basis under rig operating expenses and contract revenue respectively.

    Maintenance projects

    Maintenance projects which are considered non-recurring and with an individual cost in excess of $100,000 are not considered to be indicative of the ordinary daily running costs of our operations and have been disaggregated from daily operating expenses. These projects are either preventive or corrective in nature.

    Amortization of deferred costs

    Certain direct and incremental costs incurred for upfront preparation, initial mobilization and modifications of the contracted rigs represent costs of fulfilling a contract as they relate directly to a contract and enhance resources that will be used in satisfying performance obligations. Such costs are deferred and amortized ratably to rig operating expenses as services are rendered over the initial term of the related drilling contract.

    The following table provides information about the deferred costs to fulfill a contract with customers;

    (in thousands of $) Q1 2025

    Balance at beginning of period

    2,200

    Cost additions

    15,611

    Amortization

    (2,200)

    Balance at the end of period

    15,611

    Short-term deferred costs

    4,553

    Long-term deferred costs

    11,058

    Accrued demobilization costs

    Certain direct and incremental costs incurred for the decommissioning, relocation, and final demobilization of contracted rigs represent costs of fulfilling a contract, as they relate directly to a contract and are necessary to conclude operations and transition the rig. Such costs are accrued and recognized ratably as rig operating expenses over the remaining term of the related drilling contract or as incurred upon contract completion.

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    The following table provides information about the accrued costs to fulfill a contract with customers;

    (in thousands of $) Q1 2025

    Balance at beginning of period

    878

    Accrual of demobilization costs

    522

    Demobilization costs incurred

    (1,400)

    Balance at the end of period

    -

    Short-term accrued costs

    -

    Long-term accrued costs

    -

    Other

    Balance primarily consists of withholding tax expenses payable in Namibia and the Republic of the Congo, as well as the cost of the Company's operational department.

  5. INCOME TAXES

    Under current Bermuda law, the Company is not required to pay taxes in Bermuda on either income or capital gains. The Company has received written assurance from the Minister of Finance in Bermuda that, in the event of any such taxes being imposed, the Company will be exempted from taxation until 31 March, 2035.

    Other jurisdictions

    The Company has subsidiaries, which are incorporated in the Marshall Islands and are not subject to income tax. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries and branches in Norway, Ireland, Namibia and the U.S. are subject to income tax in their respective jurisdictions.

    Deferred tax

    Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on temporary differences that arise between carrying values of assets and liabilities used for financial reporting

    purposes and amounts used for taxation purposes and the future tax benefits of tax loss carry forwards.

    The Company does not have any unrecognized tax benefits, material accrued interest or penalties relating to income taxes.

  6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

    The computation of basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.

    Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. If in the period there is a loss then any dilutive potential ordinary shares have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share, as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

    The components of the numerator and the denominator in the calculation are as follows:

    Q1 2025

    Net loss (in thousands of $)

    (11,242)

    Weighted average number of ordinary shares (in thousands)

    303,215

  7. RESTRICTED CASH

    As of 31 March 2025, restricted cash of $0.2 million consists of funds held for an NIS guarantee and payroll taxes.

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  8. DRILLING UNITS

Movements in the carrying value of drilling units in the three months ended 31 March 2025, are summarized as follows:

(in thousands of $)

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Net carrying

value

Balance at 31 December 2024

1,103,489

(174,440)

929,049

Additions

18,119

-

18,119

Retirement of assets

(900)

900

-

Depreciation

-

(13,414)

(13,414)

Balance at 31 March 2025

1,120,708

(186,954)

933,754

9. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Other current assets as of 31 March 2025, are summarized as follows:

(in thousands of $)

Deposit held

35

VAT receivable

1,549

Other

921

Other current assets

2,505

Other

This category principally consist of prepayments for insurance and operational costs.

  1. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

    Other current liabilities as of 31 March 2025, are summarized as follows:

    (in thousands of $)

    Accounts payable

    8,436

    Accrued administrative expense

    1,623

    Accrued operating expense

    16,350

    Other payables

    12,047

    Accrued interest expense

    5,244

    VAT liability

    3,994

    Other current liabilities

    47,694

    Other payables

    Other payables primarily consist of withholding and corporate taxes due to the Namibian tax authorities.

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  2. DEBT

    Debts due to non-related parties as of 31 March 2025, are summarized as follows:

    (in thousands of $)

    U.S. dollar denominated floating rate debt:

    Term loan facility - Deepsea Mira

    126,923

    Term loan facility - Deepsea Bollsta

    134,615

    Revolving loan facility - Deepsea Mira and Deepsea Bollsta

    38,462

    Total debt - gross of deferred charges

    300,000

    Short-term portion of debt issuance costs

    (63)

    Long-term portion of debt issuance costs

    (805)

    Total debt - net of deferred charges

    299,132

    Short-term debt

    22,437

    Long-term debt

    276,695

    Total debt - net of deferred charges

    299,132

    The outstanding debt to non-related parties as of 31 March 2025, is repayable as follows:

    (in thousands of $)

    Year 1

    22,500

    Year 2

    277,500

    Year 3

    -

    Year 4

    -

    Year 5

    -

    Thereafter

    -

    Total outstanding debt

    300,000

    The Company remains in compliance with all covenants specified in its bank debt agreements.

    At the beginning of the year, the Company held a $300.0 million loan facility with a consortium of banks. The bank facility has no amortization requirements until July 2025, with $7.5 million per quarter thereafter, and a final maturity date in June 2026.

    Assets pledged

    (in thousands of $)

    Drilling units 933,754

    Deferred charges

    (in thousands of $)

    Debt arrangement fees

    2,080

    Accumulated amortization

    (1,212)

    Total deferred charges

    868

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  3. RELATED PARTY DEBT

    As of 31 March 2025, debt due to related parties is summarized as follows:

    (in thousands of $)

    $ denominated floating rate debt:

    $215.0 million credit loan facility

    240,232

    Total debt

    240,232

    Short-term debt

    -

    Long-term debt

    240,232

    Total debt

    240,232

    At the start of the year, the Company held a single $215.0 million facility. The facility requires no amortization and has a final maturity date in December 2026.

    The Company is in compliance with the covenants set out in the agreement with Sterna Finance Ltd. ("Sterna").

  4. SHARE CAPITAL

    There were no changes to the Company's share capital during the first quarter of 2025.

    As of 31 March 2025, the Company continues to have 303,215,392 fully paid common shares outstanding and authorized share capital of $968,098,811, divided into 1,936,197,622 common shares of a par value of $0.50 each.

  5. FAIR VALUES

    The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments as of 31 March 2025, are as follows:

    (in thousands of $)

    value

    value

    Assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents

    58,000

    58,000

    Restricted cash

    128

    128

    Liabilities:

    Floating rate debt

    299,132

    298,440

    Long-term related party debt

    240,232

    245,537

    The Company also has the option to convert cash interest payments into Payment-In-Kind ("PIK") interest at a pre-agreed premium, which it utilized in December 2024. and March 2025, increasing the principal balance of this facility from $215 million to $240.2 million.

    The outstanding debt as of 31 March 2025, is repayable as follows: (in thousands of $)

    Year 1 -

    Year 2 240,232

    Year 3 -

    Year 4 -

    Year 5 -

    Thereafter -

    240,232

    Carrying

    Fair

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    The estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities are as follows:

    Fair

    (in thousands of $)

    value

    Level 1

    Level 2

    Level 3

    Assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents

    58,000

    58,000

    -

    -

    Restricted cash

    128

    128

    -

    -

    Liabilities:

    Floating rate debt

    298,440

    -

    -

    298,440

    Long-term related party debt 245,537 - - 245,537

    The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

    • Cash and cash equivalents - the carrying values in the balance sheet approximate fair value.

    • Restricted cash - the carrying value in the balance sheet approximates fair value.

    • Floating rate debt (being total debt less the carrying value of deferred charges) - the fair value has been determined using level 3 inputs being the discounted expected cash flows of the outstanding debt.

    • Long-term related party debt - the fair value has been determined using level 3 inputs being the discounted expected cash flows of the outstanding debt.

  6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    Hemen Holdings Ltd. ("Hemen"), a Cyprus holding company, was the Company's largest shareholder as at 31 March 2025. The Company currently transacts, or has previously transacted, with the following related parties, being companies in which Hemen, or companies affiliated with Hemen, have a significant interest:

    • Sterna;

    • Front Ocean Management Ltd. and Front Ocean Management AS (together "Front Ocean");

    • Frontline Management (Bermuda) Ltd. ("Frontline");

    • Seatankers Management Co. Ltd. and STM Cyprus Ltd. (together "Seatankers");

    • Northern Drilling Ltd. ("NODL").

      Sterna transactions

      See related party debt (Note 12).

      Frontline, Front Ocean and Seatankers transactions

      The Company and its subsidiaries have received treasury, accounting, corporate secretarial and advisory services from these entities and were charged $0.0 million in the three months ended 31 March, 2025 (2024: $0.3 million).

      NODL transactions

      In 2025, the Company continued to provide management services to NODL and charged $0.1 million in the three months ended 31 March, 2025 (2024: $0.2 million).

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  7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    As of 31 March 2025, the Company had ongoing capital commitments for the remaining work related to the renewal of certificates for blowout preventers (BOPs) for both rigs, as well as the Deepsea Bollsta's remaining activities for the 5-yearly Special Periodical Survey and preparations for the upcoming Equinor contract.

  8. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

    In the third quarter of 2024, the Company granted a total of 9,500,000 share options to members of management. As of 31 March 2025, all of these options were outstanding and remained unvested. The options have a weighted average exercise price of NOK 12.00 and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 1.4 years.

  9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On 9 May, Deepsea Bollsta resumed operations in Norway and received its Acknowledgement of Compliance.

During Q2 2025, Deepsea Mira successfully completed its drilling campaign with TotalEnergies SE and began demobilization and BOP maintenance in preparation for future work in the West Africa region.

Investor contact:

Arne Jacobsen, Chief Executive Officer

+ 971 55 639 0860

Jonas Ytreland, Chief Financial Officer

+47 994 65 550



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