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Hamilton, Bermuda - September 11, 2026 SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: SFL) (the "Company") announced today that it has agreed a charter extension for six 15,400 TEU container vessels with Hapag-Lloyd AG for additional seven years. The vessels will then have charter coverage until 2035-2036 at firm rates, reflecting the current strong container market. The new time charter contracts will add approximately $750 million to SFL's fixed rate charter backlog, increasing the backlog(1) to approximately $4.6 billion. Ole B. Hjertaker, CEO of SFL Management AS, said in a comment: "We are pleased to further strengthen our long-term relationship with Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest container line. The charter extensions demonstrate the value of our high quality operational platform, which continues to enable us to cultivate durable relationships with industry-leading counterparties. We have added more than $1 billion to our charter backlog during 2026, underpinning our strong earnings visibility and supporting a long-term distribution capacity going forward." About SFL SFL has a unique track record in the maritime industry and has paid dividends every quarter since its initial listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2004. The Company's fleet of vessels is comprised of tanker vessels, bulkers, container vessels, car carriers and offshore drilling rigs. SFL's long term distribution capacity is supported by a portfolio of long term charters and significant growth in the asset base over time. More information can be found on the Company's website: www.sflcorp.com. SFL Corporation Ltd. press release 
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