CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 24, 2014) -
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Antrim Energy Inc. ("Antrim" or "the Company") (TSX:AEN)(AIM:AEY), an international oil and gas exploration company, today announced that it has completed its previously announced sale of Antrim Resources (N.I.) Limited and settled its outstanding obligations under its Payment and Oil Swap agreements with Credit Suisse AG and Credit Suisse International.
With no debt Antrim now has an improved platform to pursue development of its remaining assets as well as consider new opportunities, raise capital or seek other strategic alternatives, including a possible business combination, to maximize shareholder value.
About Antrim
Antrim Energy Inc. is a Canadian, Calgary based junior oil and gas exploration company with assets in the UK North Sea and Ireland. Antrim is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (AEN) and on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AEY). Visit
www.antrimenergy.com for more information.
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