AIM Rule 26 Information Guide

The following information on Sibir Energy plc was posted on August 8, 2007 and is being disclosed to comply with Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies. 

1                  Business Description

A description of Sibir’s business can be accessed here.

2                  Company’s Directors

The names and brief biographical details of Sibir’s directors can be accessed here.

3                  Corporate Governance

A brief description of the responsibilities of the members of the board of directors, the corporate governance committees and the executive committee, together with their terms of reference can be accessed here.

4                  Incorporation

Sibir is incorporated in England and Wales. Its primary assets and business are conducted in the Russian Federation.

5                  Constitutional Documents

A copy of the Company’s articles of association can be accessed here.

6                  Shares in Issue

Sibir has 386,564,695,ordinary 10p shares in issue. There are no shares held as treasury shares and insofar as Sibir is aware the percentage of ordinary shares that is not in public hands is 66,34%. 

7                  Major Shareholding

As of September 19, 2007 the Company is aware of the following shareholders holding 3 per cent. or more of the issued share capital of the Company:

Name                                                     Shares held        Percentage holding

Bennfield Limited                                     180,336,643      46.65%

Central Fuel Company (City of Moscow)     69,714,254        18,03%

M&G Investment Management Limited       23,323,057         6.03%

Merril Lynch Investment Managers            20,273,671         5.24%

8                  Share Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the transfer of Sibir’s shares. 

9                  Exchange/Trading Platforms

The securities of Sibir are traded on AIM, the market of that name operated by London Stock Exchange plc.  Its shares have not been admitted, nor have any applications been made, for any of its shares to be admitted or traded on any other exchanges or trading platforms.

10                financial reports

All published annual reports and interim reports can be accessed here.

11                All notifications made by us in the last 12 months

A copy of the Company’s last 12 months of press releases can be accessed here.

12                ADMISSION DOCUMENT

A copy of the Company’s admission document can be downloaded here.

13                Advisers

Details of Sibir’s nominated adviser and other key advisers may be accessed here.