S.D. Standard Drilling Plc at the Extraordinary general meeting held on August 22, 2013 announced that Mr. Robert Petty, Mr. Glen OIe Rodland, Mr. Stephen Marzo, Mr. Demetris Aletraris, and Mr. Oystein Stray Spetalen were removed as directors. The company also announced that Mr. Martin Nes who has given his consent and willingness to be appointed as a new director of the company to replace Mr. Oystein Stray Spetalen, be and is hereby appointed as a director of the company to replace Mr. Oystein Stray Spetalen.