GOGL – Preliminary results of the Subsequent Offering

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26 April 2021, Hamilton, Bermuda

Reference is made to the stock exchange release by Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ and OSE: GOGL) (the "Company”) on 15 April 2021 regarding commencement of a subsequent offering of up to 2,710,377 new shares in the Company at a subscription price of NOK 53.00 per share, raising gross proceeds of up to approximately NOK 143.6 million (the "Subsequent Offering").

The subscription period in the Subsequent Offering expired today on 26 April 2021 at 16:30 hours (CEST).

Preliminary results from the Subsequent Offering indicates that the Company has received subscriptions for approximately 10,448,720 new shares.

The allocation of the shares in the Subsequent Offering is expected to be resolved by the Company on 27 April 2021, in accordance with the allocation criteria set out in the Company's prospectus dated 14 April 2021. The final results of the Subsequent Offering is expected to be published shortly thereafter. Notification of allocations in the Subsequent Offering and the corresponding amount to be paid by each subscriber will be distributed in a separate letter to each subscriber on or about the same date.

See the attached public disclosure of transactions by Frontline Ltd., a close associate to director Mr. John Fredriksen.   

For further queries, please contact:

Ulrik Andersen: Chief Executive Officer, Golden Ocean Management AS

Peder Simonsen: Chief Financial Officer, Golden Ocean Management AS

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

Important information:

The release is not for publication or distribution, in whole or in part directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Japan or the United States (including its territories and possessions, any state of the United States and the District of Columbia). This release is an announcement issued pursuant to legal information obligations, and is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. It is issued for information purposes only, and does not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities, in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. The securities mentioned herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "US Securities Act"). The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the US Securities Act. The Company does not intend to register any portion of the offering of the securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of the securities in the United States. Copies of this announcement are not being made and may not be distributed or sent into Australia, Canada, Japan or the United States. The issue, exercise, purchase or sale of subscription rights and the subscription or purchase of shares in the Company are subject to specific legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions. Neither the Company nor the Managers assumes any responsibility in the event there is a violation by any person of such restrictions. The distribution of this release may in certain jurisdictions be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this release comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Managers are acting for the Company and no one else in connection with the Subsequent Offering and will not be responsible to anyone other than the Company providing the protections afforded to their respective clients or for providing advice in relation to the Subsequent Offering and/or any other matter referred to in this release.

Forward-looking statements:

This release and any materials distributed in connection with this release may contain certain forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they reflect the Company's current expectations and assumptions as to future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. A number of material factors could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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