Antrim Energy Inc. Announces Response to Intended Offer

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Dec. 16, 2014) -

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Antrim Energy Inc. ("Antrim" or "the Company") (TSX VENTURE:AEN)(AEY.L), an international oil and gas exploration company, announces that its Board of Directors has determined that the Intended Offer received from Sound Oil plc ("Sound Oil") to acquire the entire issued share capital of Antrim for shares of Sound Oil is not in the best interests of Antrim shareholders.

After careful consideration, including a report and recommendation of a Special Committee of Independent Directors and in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, the Board of Directors has concluded that the Intended Offer does not meet the criteria established by the Company as critical to significantly enhance shareholder value, nor does it recognize the value of Antrim's assets and prospects. "The Company has previously stated that it intends to use its strong balance sheet and licence holding to pursue opportunities either asset specific or corporate where a corporate combination or an acquisition would enhance shareholder value. At last week's annual general meeting, shareholders overwhelming demonstrated their support for continuing with this strategy," said Stephen Greer, Chairman of Antrim's Board of Directors.

Carlingford GFI Brokers Limited acted as financial advisors to the Special Committee in its review of the Sound Oil announcement and Intended Offer.

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 TSX Venture Exchange (AEN) and on the London AIM market (AEY). Visit www.antrimenergy.com for more information.

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