Songa Offshore SE : Statement on mandatory offer by Perestroika AS

Reference is made to the mandatory offer launched by Perestroika AS for the shares of Songa Offshore SE (the "Company") as further detailed in the mandatory offer document dated 19 December 2013. According to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act section 6-16, the board of directors of the Company has a duty to issue a statement on its assessment of the bid and the reasons on which it is based. As the owner of Perestroika AS, Frederik W. Mohn, is a board member of the Company and the Offer is a consequence of a refinancing plan approved by the board of directors of the Company, Oslo Børs has decided that an independent expert shall issue the statement, in accordance with the Norwegian Securities Trading Act section 6-16 (4). In this context, SEB has been engaged by the board of directors of the Company to provide such statement, which is attached hereto. Limassol, 13 January 2014 For further information, please contact: Jan Rune Steinsland, CFO (+47 97052533) This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act §5-12. SEB - Assessment of the mandatory cash offer from Perestroika AS: http://hugin.info/136777/R/1754356/592051.pdf This announcement is distributed by GlobeNewswire on behalf of GlobeNewswire clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Songa Offshore SE via GlobeNewswire [HUG#1754356]