Completion of Zeus Acquisition
08 Abril 2010 - 2:05AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8754J
Rheochem PLC
08 April 2010
8 April 2010
Rheochem Plc
("Rheochem" the "Company" or the "Group")
Completion of Zeus acquisition and update on Senergy proceedings
Rheochem Plc, the oil and gas business with oil services, production,
development and exploration assets, has received written confirmation from the
UK Department of Energy & Climate Change that the Secretary of State for Trade
and Industry does not intend to exercise its right to revoke any licences
granted to Zeus Petroleum Limited ("Zeus") as a result of the change of
ownership following the acquisition by Rheochem of the remaining 50%
shareholding. Therefore practical completion of the acquisition will now be
finalised.
Rheochem Plc previously reported in the 30 June 2009 accounts a claim made by
Senergy Limited UK ("Senergy") against Zeus. Rheochem has now been notified
that Synergy has commenced proceedings in the High Court in London with respect
to these claims. The claims relate to an alleged breach of a Letter of
Commitment dated May 2008 (the "LOC") with respect to an alleged drilling
commitment. The claim is for US$11,707,000 and GBP542,199 plus costs and
interest and also includes a rectification argument claiming an alleged error in
the LOC. The management of Zeus intend to vigorously defend the claim. Any
further updates will be made in due course.
Commenting on the announcement today Haydn Gardner, CEO of Rheochem, said:
"We are delighted to have completed this acquisition which allows us to move
forward with the Company's North Sea assets and in particular the Athena
development. We believe that Senergy has been opportunistic in the timing of
its claim . We look forward to resolving this issue through the courts."
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Enquiries:
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| Rheochem Plc | +61 (8) 9410 8200 |
| Haydn Gardner, CEO | |
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| Financial Dynamics | +44 (0) 20 7831 3113 |
| Billy Clegg / Edward Westropp / | |
| Alex Beagley | |
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| Astaire Securities Plc | +44 (0) 20 7448 4400 |
| Shane Gallwey | |
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| Mcall, Aitken, McKenzie | +44 (0) 20 7464 4062 |
| Andy Yeo | |
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