Pacific Drilling SA (OTC: PACDQ) today announced that the United States bankruptcy court for the Southern District of Texas upheld Closely shared A modified reorganization of Pacific Drilling SA and its debtor-related subsidiaries in accordance with the procedure laid down in Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Act (“The Plan”) on December 21, 2020.

The court affirmation of our plan marks a milestone in our march towards rebirth by the end of the year with a completely debt free balance sheet and the ability to provide high quality drilling services with our fleet of 6 auger vessels^a E 7^a “Jill,” said Bernie G. Wolford, CEO of the company.

Under the confirmed plan, the company will remove leverage from its financial statements, eliminating more than $ 1 billion in covered bonds and will have access to other cash for future work with close to $ 100 million in cash in the fund. A major deferred and secured line of credit of $ 80 million.

Other information about the restructuring procedures and Chapter 11, including the plan, (1) can be found on the company’s website. www.pacificdrilling.com/restructuring, (2) On a site managed by Prime Clerk, http://cases.primeclerk.com/PacificDrilling2020 Or (3) through our restructuring information line: + 1877-930-4314 (toll-free) or +1 347-897-4073 (internationally).

Consultants

Greenhill & Co act as financial advisor, Latham & Watkins LLP and Jones Walker LLP as legal advisors and AlixPartners as company restructuring advisors in relation to the restructuring process.

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Contacting investors:

James Harris

Pacific Drilling SA

+713 334 6662

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Media Contact:

Amy L. Rudi

Pacific Drilling SA

+713 334 6662

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