Salamander has signed a non-binding HoA with SONA to sell an effective 40% working interest in both the B8/38 concession (containing the Bualuang Field) and the surrounding G4/50 concession for a total cash consideration of US$280 million (together the "Transaction").

Under the terms of the Transaction:

◾ SONA will pay Salamander US$250 million for a 40% effective interest in the B8/38 concession ◾ SONA will pay Salamander US$30 million for a 40% effective interest in the G4/50 exploration concession ◾ Salamander will carry SONA's costs associated with the drilling of two exploration wells in the G4/50 concession up to an agreed cap ◾ SONA will pay Salamander a contingent cash payment in the event of a commercial discovery in G4/50 of up to $15 million

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