Trinidad Drilling Announces Voting Results from the 2017 Annual Meeting

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - May 10, 2017) -

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Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (TSX:TDG) (Trinidad) is pleased to announce the voting results from our Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 10, 2017.

1. Shareholders set the number of directors at six.

	Votes For	Votes Withheld
Number of directors	99.70%	0.30%

2. Shareholders elected the following directors:

Director	Votes For	Votes Withheld
Michael Heier	87.02%	12.98%
Jim Brown	87.26%	12.74%
Brian Burden	87.26%	12.74%
David Halford	87.97%	12.03%
Nancy Laird	87.25%	12.75%
Ken Stickland	87.08%	12.92%

3. Shareholders re-appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Trinidad's auditors.

	Votes For	Votes Withheld
Auditors	98.87%	1.13%

4. Shareholders approved the unallocated options under Stock Option.

	Votes For	Votes Withheld
Stock Option Plan	80.92%	19.08%

5. Shareholders approved the continuation of, and amendments to, our Shareholder Rights Plan.

	Votes For	Votes Withheld
Shareholder Rights Plan	86.67%	13.33%

About Trinidad Drilling

Trinidad is a corporation focused on sustainable growth that trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TDG. Trinidad's divisions currently operate in the drilling sector of the oil and natural gas industry, with operations in Canada, the United States and internationally. In addition, through joint venture arrangements, Trinidad operates drilling rigs in Saudi Arabia and Mexico, and is currently assessing operations in other international markets. Trinidad is focused on providing modern, reliable, expertly designed equipment operated by well-trained and experienced personnel. Trinidad's drilling fleet is one of the most adaptable, technologically advanced and competitive in the industry.