The company’s Board of Directors has adopted a dividend policy with a long-term aim of paying a constant and predictable annual dividend.

In the short term, Aker Drilling will focus on the following:

Once the rigs that are currently under construction are completed and delivered and subsequently generating solid cash flows, Aker Drilling will pay dividends in accordance with the company’s long-term aim. Dividend payments will be assessed annually taking into account the company’s financial situation, liquidity requirements stipulated by the banks and the company’s overall capital requirements.