4 Oct 2021 10:10
4 October 2021
JKX Oil & Gas plc
("JKX", the "Company" or the "Group")
Sale of Non-core Assets
The Company has previously announced its intention to focus its portfolio on its most prospective opportunities. Following a further review the Board has decided that the Company will dispose of its one remaining non-core asset, being its 100% interest in its Russian operating subsidiary, Yuzhgasenergie LLC. The Company is now actively seeking buyers.
Sales proceeds from the disposal of this non-core asset will be used to finance on-going activities and possible further acquisitions in Ukraine. Ukraine remains the Company's core focus area and the area where it sees the most prospective opportunities.
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