Hamilton, Bermuda, Nov. 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prior to the Nasdaq opening on November 15, 2016, the Board
of Golar LNG Limited ("Golar" or the "Company") authorized the issuance of 1,499,650 options to purchase shares to all employees of
the Company and its subsidiaries under the Company's existing share option scheme. The issued options have a strike price of $23.50
per share, which is consistent with the closing price of the Company's recent follow-on offering. The strike price will be adjusted
for each time the Company pays dividends. One third of recipients' allotted options will vest on November 15, 2017, the second
third will vest one year later and the final third will vest on November 15, 2019. The option period is five years.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements concerning future events and Golar's operations,
performance and financial condition. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict,
forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe", "anticipate",
"expect", "estimate", "project", "will be", "will continue", "will likely result", "plan", "intend" or words or phrases of similar
meanings. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are
inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond Golar's control. Actual results may
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Hamilton, Bermuda
November 17, 2016
Enquiries:
Golar Management Limited: +44 207 063 7900
Brian Tienzo
Stuart Buchanan