On 19 August 2016, Sora AS has purchased 5,000 shares in NRC Group ASA at a price of NOK 34.30 per share in accordance with the terms of the forward contract entered into on 1 March 2016. Furthermore, Sora AS has entered into a new forward contract to purchase 35,000 shares in NRC Group ASA at a price of NOK 34.87 per share. The term of the forward contract expires on 17 February 2017. Sora AS is wholly owned by Alfred Beck, who is General Counsel of NRC Group ASA. Following these transactions, Sora AS owns 390,000 shares in NRC Group ASA, representing approximately 1.10% of the outstanding shares and votes in the company. Inclusive of the shares comprised by the forward contract, Sora AS' number of shares and votes are unchanged. This notification is made with reference to Sections 4-2 and 4-4 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.