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Flash note: Possible bid from Nostrum Oil & Gas

On 10 August, Tethys announced it had terminated financing talks with AGR Energy after AGR asked for changes to terms that were unacceptable to Tethys. At the same time, Tethys received a $5m loan from Nostrum Oil & Gas (NOG) in exchange for a period of exclusivity for NOG to undertake due diligence, to be completed by 24 August. Under the exclusivity agreement, NOG will have two business days to announce an intention to make an offer for Tethys. The indicative proposal from NOG announced by Tethys on 10 August was at C$0.2185/share in cash, with the option for eligible shareholders to take NOG shares, and made subject to completion of due diligence and the making of a formal offer. Tethys has not accepted or agreed to the terms of any offer or proposed offer at this stage.
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Tethys Petroleum

Tethys Petroleum is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on projects in Central Asia. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is engaged in the exploration for, and the acquisition, development and production of, oil and natural gas resources in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

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