SDRL - Seadrill announces fourth quarter and preliminary 2012 earnings release date and conference call information

Hamilton, Bermuda, February 14, 2013 - Seadrill is scheduled to release its fourth quarter and preliminary 2012 results on Thursday February 28, 2013. In connection with the earnings release, a conference call/webcast will be held as described below. A conference call will be held at 12:00 p.m. ET time and 6:00 p.m. (Norwegian time) on Thursday February 28, 2013. Management will in the same conference call address highlights in North Atlantic Drilling Ltd's and Seadrill Partners' fourth quarter and preliminary 2012 results. To listen to the management presentation of the results, the following options are available: A. Webcast In order to register to listen to the conference call, please visit Investor Relations section at www.seadrill.com and click on the link to 'Webcast'. B. Conference call Call-in numbers: International call +44(0)20 7784 1036 UK Free call 0800 279 4841 US +1646 254 3361 US Free call 1877 249 9037 Norway +47 2350 0486 Norway Free call 800 56054 The participants will be asked for their name, company and conference code. The Seadrill conference code is: 8826406. There will be a Q&A session subsequent to the presentation. Information on 'how to ask management questions' will be given at the beginning of the Q&A session. In order to view the presentation while listening to the conference, please download the presentation material from www.seadrill.com If you are unable to participate in the conference call, there is an opportunity to listen to a replay on www.seadrill.com (Investor Relations) or to listen to a playback by dialing: UK : +44(0)20 3427 0598 UK Free call 0800 358 7735 US : +1 347 366 9565 US Free call: 1866 932 5017 Norway: +47 2100 0498 - followed by replay access number: 8826406# Participant list information required: Full name & company Replay will be available until midnight on the March 7, 2013. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Seadrill Limited via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1678293]