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Hamilton, Bermuda, October 8, 2024 Commercial update: In September 2024, Himalaya Shipping Ltd. ("Himalaya," or the "Company") achieved average time charter equivalent ("TCE") earnings of approximately US$39,500 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber and LNG benefits on eleven vessels of approximately US$1,900 per day. The Company's five vessels trading on fixed time charters earned approximately US$37,900 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber and LNG benefits on four vessels. The Company's seven vessels trading on index-linked time charters earned approximately US$40,600 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber and LNG benefits. The Baltic 5TC Capesize Index averaged US$27,410 during September 2024. The Company has agreed to convert the Mount Etna back to index-linked rates from October 1, 2024. The agreed conversion rate is US$38,780 from the original conversion rate of US$40,810. The difference between these rates will be added to the Baltic 5TC Capesize Index in addition to the premium under the existing time charter agreement until December 31, 2024. The vessel will continue to earn scrubber premium according to the terms of its existing time charter agreement. Following this, the Company will have 11 vessels trading on index-linked time charters. Cash distribution: The Board has approved a cash distribution of US$0.10 per share for September 2024. The distribution will be made from the Company's Contributed Surplus account. Note to shareholders registered in Euronext VPS, the Norwegian Central Security Depository: Due to implementation of the Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) in Norway, please note the information regarding the payment date for the shares registered in Euronext VPS below. Key information: Distribution amount: US$0.10 per share Declared currency: US$. Distributions payable to shares registered with Euronext VPS will be paid out in NOK with fixing date on October 31, 2024. Date of approval: October 7, 2024 Record date: October 18, 2024 Payment date: On or about October 31, 2024. Due to the shortening of the Settlement Cycle in the US markets, the following dates apply to shares traded in the New York Stock Exchange: Last day including right: October 17, 2024 Ex-date: October 18, 2024 The following dates apply to shares traded on Euronext: Last day including right: October 16, 2024 Ex-date: October 17, 2024 Due to the implementation of CSDR in Norway, distributions payable on shares registered with Euronext VPS is expected to be distributed to Euronext VPS shareholders on or about November 5, 2024. This information is published in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Obligations. About Himalaya Shipping Ltd.: Himalaya Shipping Ltd. is an independent bulk carrier company, incorporated in Bermuda. Himalaya Shipping has twelve vessels in operation. Himalaya Shipping Ltd. press release 
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