He is also an experienced investor witha long record of investing in real estate

He is also an experienced investor, witha long record of investing in real estate, telecommunications, technology and,of course, shipping and offshore services companies Mr. Korsvold, in additionto his role overseeing Kistefos` direct investments in multiple industries, hasserved in management leadership roles for more than 15 years. Earlier in hiscareer, he also advised companies on reorganizations as an investment banker Both Mr Sveaas and Mr. Korsvold have substantial knowledge of the globaloffshore and shipping industries, as well as insights and competence inNorwegian business, where most of Trico’s significant operations are nowheadquartered. We believe that Norwegian representation on Trico`s board is nowmore important than ever. If elected, our nominees will seek to improve the operations and financialresults of the company and restore the stockholder value we believe is inherentin Trico.

We believe that the Board needs new voices providing freshperspectives in order to accomplish these goals, and that the best way torestore confidence in the company is to elect directors who are willing to standup forcefully for the interests of all stockholders. We believe that ournominees will bring the necessary skills, perspectives and experience to theBoard. If elected, our nominees will work hard to be catalysts for neededchange. Our ability to undertake needed change is dependent on the willingness of otherstockholders to allow us to represent their interests. This is a responsibilitythat we take very seriously.Yours sincerely, KISTEFOS AS By ?ge KorsvoldChief Executive Officer REMEMBER:TO BEST EFFECT CHANGE, OUR PROPOSALS MUST BE APPROVED BY AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OFTHE OUTSTANDING STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS MUST APPROVE ALL OF KISTEFOS’ PROPOSALS.SHARES NOT VOTED ARE LIKE A VOTE FOR MANAGEMENT.EVERY VOTE COUNTS.PLEASE READ THE ENCLOSED MATERIAL CAREFULLY, SIGN AND DATE THE ENCLOSED BLUEPROXY CARD AND RETURN IT TODAY.To elect the Kistefos nominees and support our corporate governance initiatives,we urge all stockholders to sign and return the BLUE Proxy whether or not youhave already returned a white proxy sent to you by the company. We urge all stockholders not to sign or return any white proxy sent to you bythe company.Instead, we recommend that you use the BLUE Proxy today.

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