4 May 2009
ROC OIL COMPANY LIMITED ('ROC')
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
ROC SHARE PRICE
ROC is aware of market rumours that the Company may be subject to a takeover bid. ROC has not received any takeover proposal.
Consistent with previous public statements, ROC continues to evaluate all strategic alternatives concerning the Company's assets, ownership and capital position in the current operating environment.
ROC is in compliance with and will continue to comply with its continuous disclosure obligations.
Bruce Clement
Chief Executive Officer
For further information please contact:
Mr Bruce Clement
Chief Executive Officer
Email: bclement@rocoil.com.au
Tel: +61-2-8023-2000
Fax: +61-2-8023-2221
Or visit ROC's website: www.rocoil.com.au
Michael Shaw
Oriel Securities Limited (Nominated Adviser)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7710 7600
Bobby Morse
Buchanan Communications
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7466 5000
Fax: + 44 (0)20 7466 5001
E-Mail: bobbym@buchanan.uk.com
Mob: +44 (0)7802 875 227