Desert Control: Share Option Grants to New Employees

Sandnes, Norway, 19 February 2026 - The Board of Directors of Desert Control AS has issued option grants covering 525,000 share options, equal to approximately 0.45% of the total shares issued in the Company to new employees. The options will have a three-year vesting period, with initial vesting on the first anniversary of the option grant. Vesting is conditional on the option holder remaining engaged by the Company.

Subject to vesting, each option provides the option holder a right to subscribe or acquire one share in Desert Control AS at a strike price of NOK 1.67.

The option agreements set out further terms and conditions for the grant, including in case of termination of employment and cancellation of non-exercised options in case of breach of contract or bad leaver situations, accelerated vesting with respect to any change of control, adjustment events, and other customary provisions for such agreements.

David Borah, the company's new Chief Financial Officer, received a grant of 225,000 options.

Primary insider notification pursuant to the market abuse regulation article 19 is attached.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to the market abuse regulation article 19 and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

For more information, please contact:

David Borah Chief Financial Officer

david.borah@desertcontrol.com

About Desert Control

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve water, and promote ecosystem resilience. Our proprietary Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) allows sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability, profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources, enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future.

Cautionary Note

This release contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as "aims," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "foresees," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "targets," and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections, reflect current views concerning future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and may be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of any future performance, and risks, uncertainties, and other important factors could cause the actual business, performance, results, or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates to differ materially from the statements expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking statements. No representation is made that any of these forward-looking statements or forecasts will come to pass or that any forecasted performance, capacities, or results will be achieved, and you are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.