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In connection with the annual general meeting of DOF Group ASA (the "Company") to be held on 23rd of May 2024, Svein Harald Øygard, in his capacity as chair of the board of directors of the Company, has received proxies without voting instructions for 9 000 885 shares, representing 5.10 % of the total number of shares and votes in the Company. The proxies received include 684,783 shares, representing 0.38765 % of the total number of shares in the Company, held by Energy Investors AS, a close associate of Svein Harald Øygard. The proxies are only valid for the annual general meeting on 23rd of May 2024.

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The reporting currency has been changed from NOK to USD from 1st of January 2024.

The Group's revenue for 1st quarter(management reporting) totals USD 330 million (USD 295 million) and EBITDAtotals USD 114 million (USD 104 million). The operating profit (EBIT) is USD 70million (USD 69 million). Net financial costs amount to USD -52 million (USD-44 million) including unrealised currency loss of USD -26 million (USD -6million). The result after taxes is USD 6 million (USD -1 million). The Group’snet interest-bearing debt is USD 1,358 million (USD 1,466 million). The equityis USD 1,029 million (USD 592 million) giving an equity ratio of 34% (22%).

Key highlights in 1st quarter:
- Average utilisation ofthe owned fleet 87% (91%).
- Good performance in allthe regions.
- Two PSVs have been sold;Skandi Captain (built 2004) delivered in March and Skandi Gamma (built 2009)delivered in April.
- The total current fleetincludes 57 vessels (incl. 13 vessels on management or hired in):
-- 16 AHTSs, 10 PSVs and 31 Subsea vessels.
- DOF has been ranked with the 2^ndhighest score in the Petrobras PEOTRAM 2023 audit.
- The order intake in 1^stquarter was USD 188 million.
- The firm backlog by end March is USD1,852 million (USD 2,109 million) and order intake after balance date is approx. USD 250 million.   
Note: all number above are based on management reporting

Statement from the CEO, Mons S. Aase: “We deliver another solid quarter despite a normal low season in certain regions. The Group has been awarded several contracts particularly for the AHTS and subsea fleet. The tender activity has continued to be high, hence, expect the backlog to continue to grow for the remainder of the year.  The current contract coverage for the Group is 88% for 2024 and 61% for 2025 which gives good visibility on the earnings the next 18 to 24 months. The repair of Skandi Buzios is going according to plan and the vessel will be on route to Brazil during 2nd quarter. The recently published Integrated Annual Report for 2023confirms the Group’s commitment to continue having sustainable operations and reduce the CO2 emissions from the fleet going forward. The EBITDA guiding for2024 is adjusted from USD 470 -520 million to USD 490-520 million”. 

Please see enclosed 1st quarter Financial Report 2024.
>>> DOF Group ASA Financial Report Q1 2024 (PDF)

A webcast, followed by a Q&A session, will be available Wednesday, 15th of May at 08:30 on www.dof.com/webcast

A conference call will be arranged at 15:00, and for those who want to attend please use the following link: https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20240515_22/ 

For further information, please contact: 
Mons S. Aase, CEO, DOF Group ASA 
Phone: + 47 91 66 10 12
E-mail: mons.aase@dof.com
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Hilde Drønen, CFO, DOF Group ASA
Phone: + 47 91 66 10 09
E-mail: hilde.dronen@dof.com

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DOF Group ASA will present the Q1 results on Wednesday 15th of May 2024. The report will be available at www.dof.com and www.newsweb.no.

The presentation of the quarterly results will be held at 08:30 CEST at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgt 24-26, Oslo, and as a webcast at the same time on: https://www.dof.com/webcast

The presentation will be held by CEO Mons S. Aase and CFO Hilde Drønen.

Due to practical reasons, we ask those of you interested in attending the presentation at Hotel Continental to please register to Margrethe R. Østervold, e-mail mro@dof.com, within Monday 13th of May.

For further information, please contact:
CEO Mons Aase,     Tel + 47 91 66 10 12
CFO Hilde Drønen, Tel + 47 91 66 10 09

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The annual general meeting of DOF Group ASA will be held on Thursday 23rd of May 2024 at 12:00 CEST.

The general meeting will be held digitally through Lumi. It will not be possible to attend in person. Registration of attendance must be received no later than 21st of May 2024 at 12:00 CEST. For digital participation, please use the link https://dnb.lumiagm.com/126195550. Reference and PIN codes to the meeting are available on VPS Investor Services, or in the form attached to the notice to the individual shareholder. Shareholders may vote in advance, or submit a proxy, with or without voting instructions, by 21st of May 2024 at 12:00 CEST.

The notice is attached, and all relevant documents is available on the Company's website: www.dof.com/agm2024

The notice of general meeting will be sent by post to shareholders who have not given explicit consent for electronic communication of notices.

Contact persons:
CEO Mons S. Aase, +47 91 66 10 12
CFO Hilde Drønen, +47 91 66 10 09

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

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DOF is pleased to announce that Petrobras has awarded new long-term charter and service contracts to Norskan Offshore Ltda. and DOF Subsea Servicos Brasil Ltda, after a competitive tender process.

The vessel Skandi Amazonas (324 t BP) that was on the spot market is chartered for 3 years firm with 2 years mutually agreed option via Petrobras tender issued late in 2023, to operate as a AHTS 270t BP. Vessel is now in process to be adapted to Petrobras contract with expectations to be delivered by mid-May / mid-June 2024.

Skandi Rio (206 t BP), currently operating for Petrobras and equipped with DOF Subsea’s work class ROV, have been contracted for more 4 years firm + 1 year option with Petrobras, as a AHTS 180t BP + ROV, via the same tender as Skandi Amazonas. Contract commencement is planned within 3Q2024 in sequence to the current contract.

Both contracts will generate revenue beyond USD 192 M.

Mons S. Aase, CEO DOF Group ASA, said: “Building backlog into 2028 at today’s strong market rates is positive and we look forward to continue delivering Petrobras quality services.”
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Please find attached the DOF Group ASA Integrated Annual Report 2023
>>> DOF Integrated Annual Report 2023 (PDF)

For further information please contact:
Mons S. Aase, CEO, Tel: +47 91 66 10 12
Hilde Drønen, CFO, Tel: + 47 91 66 10 09

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FINANCIAL YEAR 2024
21.08.2024 - Half-yearly Report
22.04.2024 - Annual Report
23.05.2024 - Annual General Meeting
15.05.2024 - Quarterly Report - Q1
07.11.2024 - Quarterly Report - Q3
21.02.2025 - Quarterly Report - Q4

DOF Group ASA has updated its financial calendar for 2024, specifically that the annual report will be published today, the 22nd of April 2024.

This information is published pursuant to the requirements set out in the Continuing obligations.

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The Board of Directors has today approved DOF Group ASA Integrated Annual Report 2023. The General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday 23rd of May 2024 in accordance with the financial calendar. Notice of General Meeting and the agenda with attachments will be published through Oslo Børs and www.dof.com. The Notice of General Meeting will be sent by post to shareholders who have not given explicit consent for electronic communication of notices.

For further information please contact:
Mons S. Aase, CEO, Tel: +47 91 66 10 12
Hilde Drønen, CFO, Tel: + 47 91 66 10 09

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Find below links to DOF company ARP reporting for year 2023.

Click the company name to visit the equalitycheck.com hosted report:
> DOF AS
‍> DOF Subsea AS
‍> DOF Subsea Norway AS
‍> DOF Subsea Norway Offshore AS
‍> DOF Sjø AS
‍> DOF Management AS

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