Press Release from RAK Petroleum PCL

DNO's largest shareholder RAK Petroleum PCL today issued a press release titled 'RAK Petroleum, DNO Initiative Shareholder Group Announce Support for an Additional Listing by DNO International'. The press release is attached to this notice.

Oslo, 20 May 2012

DNO International ASA
Corporate Communications

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

Press Release from RAK Petroleum PCL

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