Celtic Resource Holdings DAC announces that Retirement and Appointment for its outstanding U.S.$400,000,000 4.125 per cent. guaranteed notes due 2024 has become effective

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4 December 2023

On 25 August 2023, Celtic Resource Holdings DAC (the “Issuer”) announced a consent solicitation in relation to the outstanding U.S.$400,000,000 4.125 per cent. guaranteed notes due 2024 issued by the Issuer (Regulation S Notes: Common Code 206079223 / ISIN XS2060792236; Rule 144A Notes: Common Code 205788450 / ISIN US15119CAA71 / CUSIP 15119CAA7) (the “Notes”) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Memorandum dated 25 August 2023 (the “Consent Solicitation Memorandum”). On 3 November 2023 the meeting of Noteholders was held and an Extraordinary Resolution was passed, which, inter alia, approved the Retirement and Appointment. Capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the meanings given to them in the Consent Solicitation Memorandum.

The Issuer notifies that on 4 December 2023 the Issuer, the Trustee and the New Trustee entered into the Deed of Retirement and Appointment to effectuate the Retirement and Appointment. Accordingly, the Retirement and Appointment has become effective and binding on all Noteholders with effect from that date.

Questions and requests for assistance in connection with the Consent Solicitation should be directed to the Information and Tabulation Agent:

i2 Capital Markets Ltd.

128 City Road
London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

Email: celticresources@i2capmark.com
Phone: +44 203 633 1212

Consent Solicitation Website: https://i2capmark.com/event-details/90/Holder/celtic-resources-holdings-dac