On behalf of Sona Petroleum, CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and RHB Investment Bank Berhad wish to announce that Sona Petroleum had, on 24 November 2014, received a notice from SEBHL and Salamander pursuant to the SPA stating that the boards of directors of Salamander and Ophir Energy Plc (“Ophir”) have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition to be made by Ophir and/or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ophir for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Salamander via a scheme of arrangement (“Offer”). It is a condition of the Offer that the agreement between Salamander and Sona Petroleum in relation to the Proposed Transaction is terminated. A copy of Salamander’s announcement dated 24 November 2014 (“Announcement”) is attached herein.
Notwithstanding the above and with the receipt of the SC Approval, the Board of Directors of Sona Petroleum (“Sona Board”) remains highly committed to complete its Proposed Transaction. The Sona Board is seeking further advice on the Offer and will engage with Salamander before deciding on the next steps.
The Sona Board will continue to provide updates on any further development as and when they arise.
This announcement is dated 25 November 2014.
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2014-11-26 09:10