Dolphin Drilling AS Announces Q4 and Full Year 2024 Preliminary Earnings Report

25 Feb 2025 07:30 CET

Oslo, Norway -- 25 February 2025

Dolphin Drilling AS (OSE: DDRIL) today announced its preliminary financial
results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2024.

"I am pleased with the company's performance in the fourth quarter of 2024,
which marks a watershed for Dolphin Drilling," said Jon Oliver Bryce, interim
CEO of Dolphin Drilling AS. "Our revenue growth, improved EBITDA and return to
profitability are positive developments, and are testament to the hard work
and dedication of the Dolphin team. As we celebrate our 60-year anniversary in
2025, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to our customers and
creating value for our shareholders."

Q4 2024, Full Year Highlights and Subsequent Events

* Revenue Growth: Dolphin Drilling reported revenues of USD 50.0 million for
the fourth quarter, compared to USD 25.8 million in Q4 2023. Full-year
revenues reached USD 93.0 million, up from USD 73.5 million in 2023.
* EBITDA Improvement: The company reported an EBITDA of USD 11.0 million for
the fourth quarter, a significant improvement from an EBITDA loss of USD
39.1 million in Q4 2023. For the full year, EBITDA was a loss of USD 34.2
million, compared to a loss of USD 49.9 million in 2023.
* Q4 2024 Revenue and EBITDA include the one-off receipt of USD 20.7 million
following the termination of the Borgland drilling contract with EnQuest
Ltd.
* Net Earnings: Dolphin Drilling achieved a net profit with earnings per share
of USD 0.01 in the fourth quarter, compared to a loss of USD 0.10 per share
in Q4 2023. Full-year earnings per share were a loss of USD 0.22, in
comparison to a loss of USD 0.26 in the previous year.
* Continued strong Safety Records: The company maintained a strong safety
record, with zero Lost Time Incidents recorded during the quarter.
* High Rig Utilization: Two rigs, Paul B. Loyd, Jr, and Blackford Dolphin,
were on contract with an average operational uptime of 96%, performing
strongly for their respective clients.
* Arbitration Outcome: USD 105 million arbitration award against General
Hydrocarbons Limited, the company continues to pursue enforcement action.
* Leadership Change: Jon Oliver Bryce was appointed interim CEO, effective
from 1 February 2025.

The preliminary earnings report and company presentation are enclosed. The
results will be presented on 25 February 2025 through an audiocast starting
15:00 CET. The presentation will be held by CEO Jon Oliver Bryce and CFO
Stephen Cox.

Link to Q4 audiocast:

https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kqww4t34

To participate in the audiocast and ask questions during the Q&A session
please use this link to register:

https://register.vevent.com/register/BI0d08854680984202a6f5f06748de65e1

1. Click on the call link and complete the online registration form.
2. Upon registering you will receive the dial-in info and a unique PIN to
join the call as well as an email confirmation with the details.
3. Select a method for joining the call;
i. Dial-In: A dial in number and unique PIN are displayed to connect
directly from your phone.
ii. Call Me: Enter your phone number and click "Call Me" for an
immediate callback from the system. The call will come from a US
number.

Participants may also visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's
website at www.dolphindrilling.com and click on the link to "Q4 2024 Investor
Presentation Audiocast".

There will be a Q&A session following the presentation. Written questions can
be submitted through the audiocast solution during the presentation. It is
also possible to submit questions to Ingolf.gillesdal@dolphindrilling.com in
advance.

For further information, please contact: Ingolf Gillesdal, Corporate Finance
and Investor Relations, tel: +47 920 45 320

About Dolphin Drilling AS:

Dolphin Drilling AS is an Oslo listed, Aberdeen head-quartered, company which
owns and operates a fleet of harsh environment mid-water & deep-water
semisubmersible drilling rigs, capable of working worldwide.

This information has been submitted pursuant to the Securities Trading Act §
5-12 and MAR Article 17. The information was submitted for publication at
2025-02-25 07:30 CET.

More information:
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639590_Q424 DolphinDrilling Presentation.pdf
639590_Q4 24 Preliminary Earnings Report.pdf