Launch of offer to purchase existing shares in Solstad Maritime Holding AS by Solstad Shipholding AS
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN OR ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS INCLUDES SHAREHOLDERS WHO HAVE CHANGED THEIR DOMICILE TO SUCH JURISDICTIONS BUT WHICH MAY ACCESS THEIR VPS ACCOUNTS. PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTICE AT THE END OF THIS COMMUNICATION. Reference is made to the stock exchange announcements published by Solstad Offshore ASA ("SOFF") on 12 June 2024 regarding the successful placement of 63,497,303 new shares (the "Issuance") in Solstad Maritime Holding AS ("SMH"), and