ROC Share Price

5 May 2009 07:00



4 May 2009

ROC OIL COMPANY LIMITED ("ROC")

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE

ROC SHARE PRICE

ROC is aware of market rumours that the Company may be subject to a takeover bid. ROC has not received any takeover proposal. 

Consistent with previous public statements, ROC continues to evaluate all strategic alternatives concerning the Company's assets, ownership and capital position in the current operating environment.

ROC is in compliance with and will continue to comply with its continuous disclosure obligations.

Bruce Clement

Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact:

Mr Bruce Clement

Chief Executive Officer

Email: bclement@rocoil.com.au

Tel: +61-2-8023-2000

Fax: +61-2-8023-2221

Or visit ROC's website: www.rocoil.com.au

Michael Shaw

Oriel Securities Limited (Nominated Adviser)

Tel: +44 (0)20 7710 7600

Bobby Morse

Buchanan Communications

Tel: + 44 (0)20 7466 5000

Fax: + 44 (0)20 7466 5001

E-Mail: bobbym@buchanan.uk.com

Mob: +44 (0)7802 875 227