DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today announced it has subscribed to 2,641,465 shares in Oslo-listed Panoro Energy ASA, representing 5.65 percent of the outstanding shares, at a price of NOK 12.82 per share.

The share subscription follows a transaction in which DNO sold its Tunisia subsidiary, DNO Tunisia AS, to Panoro as the Company continues its divestment of non-core assets and focuses on expanding its operations in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and offshore Norway.

All DNO Tunisia employees have transferred to Panoro as part of the transaction. Panoro has assumed all existing permit interests, rights and remaining work obligations at the Sfax Offshore Exploration Permit, Ras El Besh Concession and Hammamet Offshore Exploration Permit. Panoro has retained a cash balance of USD 8.6 million in DNO Tunisia AS, reflecting DNO's partial contribution toward the remaining work obligations and in support of Panoro's ability to develop and unlock value in the assets. Through its shareholding in Panoro, DNO maintains exposure to the Tunisian permits and will in addition receive a deferred consideration of up to USD 13.2 million paid through future production from the Sfax Offshore Exploration Permit.

About DNO

DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator focused on the Middle East and the North Sea. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the Company holds stakes in onshore and offshore licenses at various stages of exploration, development and production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway, Oman, the United Kingdom and Yemen.

About Panoro Energy

Panoro Energy ASA is an independent E&P company based in London and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with ticker PEN. The Company holds production, exploration and development assets in West Africa, namely the Dussafu License offshore southern Gabon, and OML 113 offshore western Nigeria. In addition to discovered hydrocarbon resources and reserves, both assets also hold significant exploration potential.