RNS Number : 1996E
  Victoria Oil & Gas PLC
  24 September 2008
   

    Victoria Oil & Gas Plc ("VOG" or the "Company")
    Statement re: Possible Offer

    Further to the announcement made yesterday by Bramlin Limited ("Bramlin"), VOG confirms that it is in preliminary discussions which may
or may not lead to a recommended all-share offer being made by VOG for the entire issued ordinary share capital of Bramlin. 
    There can be no certainty that a formal offer will be made or as to the terms on which such an offer will be made.
    A further announcement will be released as and when appropriate.

    Enquiries:
 Victoria Oil & Gas Plc     Strand Partners Limited
 George Donne / Robert          Simon Raggett /Paul
 Palmer                                      Cocker
 Tel: +44 (0)20 7921           Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409
 8820                                          3494
                          
 Conduit PR               
 Jonathan Charles/Ed      
 Portman                  
 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7429     
 6607                     
 Tel: +44 (0)77333 63501  

    In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, VOG confirms that, as at the close of business on 23 September
2008, VOG's issued share capital consisted of 275,669,411 ordinary shares of 0.5p each. The ISIN code for VOG's ordinary shares is
GB00B01R0Y35. 

    Dealing Disclosure Requirements
    Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code, any person who, alone or acting together with any other person(s) pursuant to an
agreement or understanding (whether formal or informal) to acquire or control relevant securities of VOG, owns or controls, or becomes the
owner or controller of, directly or indirectly, one per cent. or more of any class of securities of VOG is required to disclose, by not
later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction, dealings in such securities
(or in any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, any such securities) during the period to the date on which the Offer becomes
or is declared unconditional as to acceptances or lapses or is otherwise withdrawn.
    Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the City Code, all dealings in relevant securities of VOG by Bramlin or VOG, or by any of their
respective "associates" (within the meaning of the City Code), must also be disclosed.
    The definition of "interest in securities" in Rule 8 in certain circumstances will include contracts for differences (and other cash
settled derivatives) and will apply to any person who is interested in one per cent. or more of any class of relevant securities of VOG. The
timing for public disclosure of such interests will be extended to 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the London business day following the date of
the relevant transaction.
    If you are in any doubt as to the application of Rule 8 to you, please contact an independent financial adviser authorised under the
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk or contact the Panel on telephone number
+44 20 7638 0129; fax +44 20 7236 7013.

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