Shareholder Notification

1 Sep 2006 10:17

Max Petroleum PLC01 September 2006 Max Petroleum Plc ("Max Petroleum" or "the Company") Section 198 Companies Act 1985 (the 'Act') The Company was notified on 30 August 2006 that pursuant to section 198 of theAct that as at the close of business on 29 August 2006, the interest of LehmanBrothers International (Europe) in the ordinary shares of Max Petroleum Plc hadfallen below 3%. 1st September 2006 Enquiries: Max Petroleum PLC Steve Kappelle T: +44 (0)20 7355 9590 Chief Executive Officer Pelham Public Relations Charles Vivian T: +44 (0)20 7743 6672 E : Charles.vivian@pelhampr.com Alisdair Haythornthwaite T : +44 (0) 20 7743 6676 E: Alisdair.haythornthwaite@pelhampr.com WH Ireland Ltd Paul Dudley T : +44 (0) 20 7220 1666 E : paul.dudley@wh-ireland.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange