AWDR – New Share Issue

Reference is made to Awilco Drilling PLC’s announcement on 1 June 2011 regarding the placement of 3,031,500 shares at a subscription price of NOK 31 per share.

The new share capital of Awilco Drilling PLC has today been issued. After the issue, the total share capital of Awilco Drilling PLC is GBP 195,204.75, divided into 30,031,500 shares

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.