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This announcement is not a recommendation in favor of the proposed merger described herein. In connection with the proposed merger, CMB.TECH intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 that will include a prospectus of CMB.TECH and a proxy statement of Golden Ocean. CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean also plan to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed merger. YOU ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS. You may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement/prospectus (when it becomes available) and other relevant documents that CMB.TECH and Golden Ocean file with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.