Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ: GOGL & Euronext Oslo Børs: GOGL) and CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext Brussels: CMBT) have announced an update regarding their merger. The anticipated completion date for the merger is set for 20 August 2025, following a positive outcome from the Golden Ocean Special General Meeting on 19 August 2025. The last day of trading for GOGL shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange and NASDAQ is scheduled for 19 August 2025. The newly merged entity, CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd., will begin trading on 20 August 2025. Former GOGL shareholders are expected to receive CMB.TECH shares, with delivery dates set for 21 August 2025 on the NYSE and 22 August 2025 on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The merger's effective date is planned before market opening on 20 August 2025, and the Q2 2025 results for Golden Ocean will be included in CMB.TECH's Q2 2025 financial report.