Transmeridian’s primary oil and gas property is the South Alibek Field, in which the company holds a 100% interest through its subsidiary CaspiNeftTME in Kazakhstan. At January 1, 2007, the estimated total proved reserves were 67.2 million barrels and the estimated pre-tax net present value (10%) was approximately $970 million.
Transmeridian Exploration Announces Release of Escrowed Funds
Houston, Texas (PRIMENEWSWIRE) July 25, 2007 – Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated (AMEX: TMY) today announced that $33.0 million of gross proceeds placed into escrow in connection with the recently completed private placement of 550,000 shares of its 20% Junior Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock have been released. On June 26, 2007, in connection with the second closing of the private placement, 330,000 shares of the junior preferred stock and the gross proceeds of $33.0 million in respect of the sale of such shares were placed in escrow pending the company’s satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the governing escrow agreement. The company has now received the requisite proxies evidencing stockholder approval of the issuance or potential issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock under the terms of the junior preferred stock that, in the aggregate, equal or exceed 20% of the shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding as of the first closing of the private placement on June 18, 2007 and has satisfied the other conditions set forth in the escrow agreement. Accordingly, the escrowed funds (net of transaction fees and expenses) have been released to the company and the escrowed shares of the junior preferred stock have been released to the investors in the private placement. The company will use the net proceeds of approximately $31.2 million for working capital and general corporate purposes, including funding ongoing development costs.
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About Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated
Transmeridian Exploration Incorporated is an independent energy company established to acquire and develop oil reserves in the Caspian Sea region of the former Soviet Union. The company primarily targets fields with proved or probable reserves and significant upside reserve potential. Transmeridian Exploration currently has projects in Kazakhstan and southern Russia and is pursuing additional projects in the Caspian Sea region.
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Earl W. McNiel, CFO
5847 San Felipe, Suite 4300
Houston, Texas 77057
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E-mail: tmei@tmei.com
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