Kuala Lumpur, 8 December 2021

Sapura Energy Berhad (“Sapura Energy” or “the Group”), a leading global integrated oil and gas services and solutions provider, would like to clarify recent news reports regarding the company.

We would like to reiterate that Sapura Energy is still a going concern. Our business segments continue to execute 59 projects globally with all our operating licenses with clients remaining intact. Our Exploration & Production business, operated through SapuraOMV, continues to produce gas at a rate of 34 kboe per day.

We acknowledge that the Group is currently facing short-term cash flow and liquidity issues, primarily exacerbated by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Sapura Energy has taken and will continue to take decisive actions to resolve the current liquidity issue, including expediting claims and commercial settlements with clients; discussing with vendors, and negotiating with lenders for support through existing working capital facilities.

Focusing on long-term sustainability, the previously announced Board Restructuring Task Force (“Task Force”) is drawing up a reset plan that aims to strengthen our balance sheet, improve our financial framework, streamline our operating model, and chart future business direction.

The Task Force comprises Group CEO Datuk Anuar Taib and five directors from Sapura Energy’s board. PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Rothschild & Co have been appointed as independent financial advisers. The development of the reset plan is progressing well.

“We have engaged with key stakeholders and they have been supportive,” said Datuk Anuar. “We thank our shareholders, clients, vendors, lenders, and employees for their understanding and confidence in Sapura Energy.”

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