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With reference to its Convertible Sukuk which are not due until 31 October 2012, the Company has been proactive in taking the initiative to mandate advisors including an international financial advisor and will update the market with its plans in good time and due course. Dana Gas over the last four years has timely and consistently paid on or before the due date the sukuk profit amount and will continue to do so pursuant with its obligations. Dana Gas maintains strong positive relationships with its host Governments, and is progressing constructive discussions with the Egyptian Government covering the delayed payments due from government owned entities owing to the unrest in that country over the past year. In 2011, a total of $177 million in cash attributable to its share of receivables was collected from Egypt and Kurdistan. Mr Ahmed Al-Arbeed, CEO Dana Gas, commented: “Dana Gas is successfully delivering on its strategy of growing its oil and gas operations in three major hydrocarbon basins. It is important to view the Sukuk in the wider context of a highly successful company which has already achieved very substantial asset values, together with significant revenue and production growth in its relatively short history, and has great opportunities for further expansion of its portfolio in the medium and long-term.” Mr Al-Arbeed added: “we look forward to updating the market further when we announce our preliminary financial results on 31 January 2012 together with a detailed operational update.” Dana Gas press release |