Desert Control AS (DSRT): Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

03 Feb 2026 06:30 CET

Sandnes, Norway, Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - Desert Control (OSE: DSRT) today
announced the appointment of David Borah as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The
appointment adds extensive experience in corporate finance and capital markets
to Desert Control's executive management team to support the company's continued
growth and strategic development.

"David's experience is a powerful combination of industrial sector expertise and
financial acumen, encompassing corporate finance, strategy, and capital
raising," said James Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Desert Control. "His
appointment continues our focus on building a leadership team capable of driving
long-term value for our customers, shareholders, and employees. I would also
like to thank Leonard Chaparian for his valuable contribution as Interim CFO.
Leonard will provide transitional support to David to ensure a smooth handover."

"I am excited to join the talented team at Desert Control and contribute to the
company's future success," said Mr. Borah. "As recent United Nations reporting
on water scarcity has highlighted, there is a growing global need for solutions
that enable more efficient use of water resources. Desert Control's technology
addresses this challenge directly, and I look forward to helping expand the
company's reach to customers worldwide who can benefit from its unique
solutions."David Borah brings more than 20 years of experience from the
institutional investment management industry, where he served as an analyst and
portfolio manager with sector-specific expertise in industrials and health care.
He has held senior corporate finance roles at several NASDAQ-listed companies,
including Bicycle Therapeutics and PepGen Inc.

Previously, Mr. Borah worked at Wellington Management, Newton Investment
Management, and GW&K Investment Management. He holds an MBA from Cornell
University and a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and is a CFA
charterholder.

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. The company's proprietary Liquid
Natural Clay (LNC) technology enables sandy and fast-draining soils to retain
water and nutrients, improving soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality
while reducing water consumption. Desert Control delivers customized solutions
that support sustainable and profitable land use across agriculture, forestry,
and green landscapes. In collaboration with partners and customers, the company
aims to preserve natural resources, strengthen food security, and promote a
climate-resilient future.

Cautionary Note

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business,
performance, and prospects of Desert Control and the industry and markets in
which the company 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
statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections,
reflect the company's current views concerning future events, and are subject to
risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied. No assurance can be given that such
forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on them.

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