NOSTRUM OIL & GAS PLC (United Kingdom) announces 2014 Q2 operating results

31.07.14 15:12
/KASE, July 31, 14/ – NOSTRUM OIL & GAS PLC (London) whose shares are officially listed on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), has provided KASE with the following press-release of July 31, 2014: quote Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC (LSE: NOG) ("Nostrum", or "the Company"), an independent oil and gas company engaging in the production, development and exploration of oil and gas in the pre-Caspian Basin, today announces its operational update for the first half year ended 30th June 2014. This update is being issued in advance of the release of its unaudited and consolidated accounts for the same period, which is scheduled for 28th August. The information contained in this update has not yet been audited and remains subject to review by the independent auditors. Highlights of exceptional operational and financial results: - Record average daily production of 46,596 boepd - Record revenue expected to be above US$445m - Cash position of approximately US$458m (including short-term deposits) and net debt of approximately US$517m - Third annual distribution of US$0.35 cents per share paid on 6th June 2014 - Repayment of remaining portion of 2015 bonds in April 2014 - Premium Listing obtained unquote The full version of the press-release is available on KASE website at: – http://www.kase.kz/files/emitters/GB_NTRM/gb_ntrm_reliz_310714.pdf – in Russian; – http://www.kase.kz/files/emitters/GB_NTRM/gb_ntrm_reliz_310714_en.pdf – in English. [2014-07-31]