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August 18 , 2009 NEWS RELEASE
Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. Announces Initial Closing
of Private Placement OfferingFirst close brings in nearly $800,000 – almost two-thirds of overall target reached
For Immediate Release
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WINNIPEG, MB. (August 18, 2009) - Donald Benson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. (the “Corporation”), today announced the first closing of the Corporation’s previously announced private placement offering of flow-through units (the “Offering”). The Corporation issued 6,388,500 flow-through units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.125 per Unit for gross proceeds of $798,562.50 to various subscribers. Each Unit consisted of one Class A common share of the Corporation issued as a “flow-through share” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (a “Flow-through Share”) and one half of one Class A common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each whole Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one regular Class A common share of the Corporation at a price of $0.13 for a period of one year from the date of issuance. The Flow-through Shares and Warrants will be restricted from transfer for a period of four months and a day from the date hereof in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Certain finders assisted the Corporation by introducing potential subscribers for the Offering and each finder received fees equal to a maximum of 8% of the purchase price of the Units sold to subscribers for the Offering introduced by such finder as well as warrants (“Finder’s Warrants”) equal to a maximum of 8% of the number of Units sold to subscribers for the Offering introduced by such finder. Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one regular Class A common share of the Corporation at a price of $0.13 for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance.
The closing of the Offering is subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. A second closing is expected to take place by the end of August, 2009.
Commenting on today’s closing, Mr. Benson stated: “With market conditions continuing to be uncertain, we are very pleased that the initial closing represents 65% of our overall goal. There are very few companies raising money these days so in our view, this speaks of the confidence shareholders have in Nordic Oil and Gas. We look forward to bringing in additional funds in the remaining days of August and hitting our goal of $1,250,000.”
About Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd.
Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. is a junior oil and gas company engaged in the exploration and development of oil, natural gas and Coal Bed Methane in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Corporation is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and trades under the symbol NOG.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this News Release.
This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. and matters concerning the business, operations, strategy, and financial performance of Nordic. These statements generally can be identified by use of forward-looking words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intends”, “believe” or “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. Such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Unless otherwise stated, all forward looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Nordic does not undertake any obligation to update such statements except as required by law.
For additional information, contact:
Donald Benson Don Bain
Chairman & CEO Corporate Secretary
Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd.
Tel. 204-956-5042 Tel. 204-943-1810
Fax. 204-897-7154 Fax. 204-943-1829
E-mail: dbenson57@shaw.ca E-mail: donbain1@mts.net
