Vantage Drilling Intends to Commence Private Offering

Vantage Drilling Company intends to commence a private offering to eligible purchasers, subject to market and other conditions, of its ordinary shares. Vantage intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The ordinary shares to be offered by Vantage will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy such ordinary shares and is issued pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act.