31 December 2007
In conformity with the Financial Services Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Company would like to notify the market that as at 31 December 2007, the issued share capital and voting rights of Max Petroleum were as follows:...
21 December 2007
The Company today announced its interim results for the period ended 30 September 2007.
17 December 2007
The Company announced that production at its Zhana Makat field has been temporarily suspended pending approval of the Company’s proposed gas utilisation plan by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (“MEMR”).
11 December 2007
The Company received notification on 10 December 2007 that, as at 4 December 2007, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 42,999,047 ordinary shares, representing 13.26 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
7 December 2007
The Company received notification on 5 December 2007 that, as at 3 December 2007, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 42,115,573 ordinary shares, representing 12.99 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
6 December 2007
The Company today announces that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held at 10:00 a.m. today, all the resolutions proposed, as set out in the notice of the meeting to shareholders dated 29 October 2007, were duly passed.
5 December 2007
The Company received notification on 4 December 2007 that, as at 1 December 2007, Fidelity International Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 16,264,120 ordinary shares, representing 4.99 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
4 December 2007
The Company announced today that Mr. Steven Kappelle, a former director and CEO of the Company, exercised options over a total of 1 million ordinary shares of .01 pence in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) at an exercise price of 35p per Ordinary Share.
30 November 2007
In conformity with the Financial Services Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Company would like to notify the market that as at 30 November 2007, the issued share capital and voting rights of Max Petroleum were as follows:...
22 November 2007
The Company received notification on 21 November 2007 that, as at 19 November 2007, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 42,125,258 ordinary shares, representing 12.94 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
22 November 2007
The Company received notification on 21 November 2007 that, as at 19 November 2007, Fidelity International Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 16,261,620 ordinary shares, representing 5.01 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
19 November 2007
The Company announced today that Mr. Steven Kappelle, a former director and CEO of the Company, exercised options over a total of 1.4 million ordinary shares of .01 pence in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) at an exercise price of 35p per Ordinary Share....
8 November 2007
The Company received notification on 6 November 2007 that, as at 2 November 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 9,729,060 ordinary shares, representing 3.00 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company...
5 November 2007
The Company received notification on 2 November 2007 that, as at 1 November 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies ceased to hold a notifiable interest in the Company.
2 November 2007
The Company received notification on 1 November 2007 that, as at 30 October 2007, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 33,577,602 ordinary shares, representing 10.36 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
1 November 2007
The Company announced today that options have been exercised over 50,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each. Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange on 7 November 2007.
1 November 2007
The Company received notification on 29 October 2007 that, as at 25 October 2007, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ceased to hold a notifiable interest in the Company.
1 November 2007
On 29 October 2007, the Company granted to each of Messrs. Robert Holland, Executive Director and Interim CEO, and Lee Kraus, Executive Director and Interim COO, options to acquire 1,000,000 ordinary shares in the Company at an exercise price of 78p per share, of which one third are exercisable immediately with the remainders becoming exercisable in equal amounts on 29 October 2008 and 29 October 2009.
31 October 2007
The Company received notification on 30 October 2007 that, as at 29 October 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 11,047,152 ordinary shares, representing 3.41 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
31 October 2007
In conformity with the Financial Services Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Company would like to notify the market that as at 31 October 2007, the issued share capital and voting rights of Max Petroleum were as follows:....
30 October 2007
The Company received notification on 30 October 2007 that, as at 29 October 2007, MF Global UK Limited ceased to hold a notifiable interest in the Company.
30 October 2007
The Board of Max Petroleum (or “the Company”) was informed on 29 October 2007 that on that day the following individuals acquired shares in the Company resulting in shareholdings in the Company as follows:....
30 October 2007
Max Petroleum plc (or “the Company”) announces that the Company's Annual General Meeting will be held at 10.00 on Thursday, 6 December 2007 at the offices of JPMorgan Cazenove, 20 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6DA.
29 October 2007
The trading on AIM for the under-mentioned securities was temporarily suspended. The suspension is lifted from 29/10/2007 07:30, an announcement having been made.
29 October 2007
Max Petroleum Plc, an oil and gas exploration and development company focused in Kazakhstan, announces today that the statutory accounts for the period ended 31 March 2007 will be sent to shareholders today and copies are available on the Company's website (www.maxpetroleum.com).
26 October 2007
The Company announces today the following operational update covering drilling and production from both its A&E and East Alibek license areas in Western Kazakhstan. The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Fullerton as Drilling Manager and Deputy Chief Operating Officer....
26 October 2007
Max Petroleum Plc, an oil and gas exploration and development company focused in Kazakhstan, today announced its audited results for the year ended 31 March 2007 as well as the results of its investigation into actions of certain employees and members of senior management. A summary of the Group's financial and operational highlights are as follows:....
17 October 2007
On 6 September 2007, Max Petroleum announced that it had suspended its CEO, Steve Kappelle, and COO, Ole Udsen, pending the outcome of an internal investigation, which included potential breaches of their employment contracts. The Company's investigation was led by Barlow, Lyde & Gilbert LLP, a leading international law firm....
15 October 2007
The Company received notification on 12 October 2007 that, as at 11 October 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had ceased to hold a notifiable interest in the Company.
6 October 2007
The Company announces today that the trading of its ordinary shares on the Alternative Investment Market has been temporarily suspended pending results from the internal investigation involving its Chief Executive Officer, Steve Kappelle, and Chief Operating Officer, Ole Udsen that it announced earlier today....
20 September 2007
The Company received notification on 13 September 2007 that, as at 11 September 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 10,026,688 ordinary shares, representing 3.09 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
14 September 2007
The Company announces today that the Channel Islands Stock Exchange has suspended trading of its 6.75% convertible bonds due in 2011 pending results from the Company's ongoing internal investigation into the undisclosed receipt of share options previously announced on 6 September 2007....
10 September 2007
The Company received notification on 6 September 2007 that, as at 4 September 2007, Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 15,073,131 ordinary shares, representing....
6 September 2007
Trading on AIM for the under-mentioned securities has been temporarily suspended from 06/09/2007 7:47am an announcement having been made....
6 September 2007
The Company announces that it has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Steven Kappelle, and Chief Operating Officer, Ole Udsen, pending an investigation into potential breaches of their employment contracts involving the undisclosed receipt of share options. The scope of the investigation, however, will not be limited to these matters.
5 September 2007
In conformity with the Transparency Directive's transitional provision 6, the Company would like to notify the market of the following:....
5 September 2007
The Company received notification on 4 September 2007 that, as at 31 August 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies has ceased to hold a notifiable interest in the Company.
3 September 2007
The Company received notification on 31 August 2007 that, as at 29 August 2007, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 35,940,283 ordinary shares, representing 11.09 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
31 August 2007
The Company received notification on 30 August 2007 that, as at 29 August 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 10,333,680 ordinary shares, representing 3.19 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
31 August 2007
The Company received notification on 30 August 2007 that, as at 29 August 2007, ABN AMRO Bank N.V London Branch had a beneficial interest in the Company of 12,150,000 ordinary shares, representing 3.75 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company. The Company also received notification on 30 August 2007 that, as at 29 August 2007, Morgan Stanley Securities Limited had ceased to hold a notifiable interest in the Company.
28 August 2007
The Company received notification on 24 August 2007 that, as at 22 August 2007, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 30,594,067 ordinary shares, representing 9.44 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company. The Company also received notification on 24 August that, as at 23 August 2007, MF Global UK Limited ceased to hold a notifiable interest in the Company.
28 August 2007
The Company received notification on 24 August 2007 that, as at 22 August 2007, Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 21,674,245 ordinary shares, representing 6.69 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
24 August 2007
The Company received notification on 22 August 2007 that, as at 21 August 2007, Deutsche Bank AG and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 22,977,851 ordinary shares, representing 7.09 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company....
21 August 2007
The Company has been notified today that, as at 17 August 2007, Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 24,203,023 ordinary shares, representing 7.46 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
21 August 2007
The Company received notification on 20 August 2007 that, as at 17 August 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 20,893,762 ordinary shares, representing 6.45 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
21 August 2007
The Company has been notified today that, as at 20 August 2007, Man Financial Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 9,730,134 ordinary shares, representing 3.00 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
20 August 2007
The Company has been notified today that, as at 17 August 2007, Man Financial Limited has ceased to have a notifiable interest in the Company.
17 August 2007
Max Petroleum Plc today announces that the information required by Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies is available within the Investor Relations AIM Rule 26 section on the Company's website (www.maxpetroleum.com).
8 August 2007
The Company received notification on 07 August 2007 that, as at 06 August 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 24,340,018 ordinary shares, representing 7.51 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
7 August 2007
The Company received notification on 06 August 2007 that, as at 02 August 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 22,662,619 ordinary shares, representing 6.99 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
7 August 2007
The Company has also been notified today that, as at 06 August 2007, MF Global UK Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 18,599,768 ordinary shares, representing 5.74 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
2 August 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (“Max Petroleum” or “the Company”), an oil and gas exploration and development company focused on Kazakhstan, today announced that it has received regulatory approval for its trial production project (“TPP”) for the appraisal of its Zhana Makat discovery on Block E in western Kazakhstan. The Company also announced that it has resumed drilling operations in its East Alibek license area....
1 August 2007
The Company received notification on 31 July 2007 that, as at 27 July 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 22,764,538 ordinary shares, representing 7.03 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
31 July 2007
In conformity with the Transparency Directive's transitional provision 6, the Company would like to notify the market of the following:....
26 July 2007
The Company has been notified today that, as at 24 July 2007, Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 40,606,742 ordinary shares, representing 12.53 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
26 July 2007
The Company received notification on 25 July 2007 that, as at 24 July 2007, Deutsche Bank AG London and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 11,071,385 ordinary shares, representing 3.53 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
25 July 2007
The Company received notification on 24 July 2007 that, as at 20 July 2007, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 22,979,407 ordinary shares, representing 7.09 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
23 July 2007
The Company received notification on 20 July 2007 that, as at 19 July 2007, Man Financial Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 22,335,688 ordinary shares, representing 6.89 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
18 July 2007
The Company announced today that options have been exercised over 10,000,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each, for total consideration of £10,000,000. Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange on 23 July 2007. On allotment of these new shares, the issued ordinary share capital of the Company will be increased to 324,033,931 Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each....
16 July 2007
The Company has been notified today that, as at 16 July 2007, Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd and its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 43,756,902 ordinary shares, representing 13.9 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
13 July 2007
The Company has been notified today that, as at 12 July 2007, Man Financial Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 22,273,455 ordinary shares, representing 7.09 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
11 July 2007
The Company has been notified today that, as at 10 July 2007, Man Financial Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 21,889,261 ordinary shares, representing 6.97 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
10 July 2007
The Company received notification on 09 July 2007 that, as at 06 July 2007, Man Financial Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 22,045,054 ordinary shares, representing 7.02 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
29 June 2007
In conformity with the Transparency Directive’s transitional provision 6, the Company would like to notify the market of the following: As at 28 June 2007, the issued share capital and voting rights of Max Petroleum were as follows:....
26 June 2007
The Company was notified on 22 June 2007 that Mr. Garifolla Kachshapov controls a beneficial interest in the Company of 15 million ordinary shares, or 4.8% of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company....
21 June 2007
The Company announced today that options have been exercised over 1,250,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each, for total consideration of £1,250,000. Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM....
11 June 2007
The Company announced today that options have been exercised over 300,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each. Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange on 15 June 2007.
11 June 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (“Max Petroleum” or “the Company”), an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in Kazakhstan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Kraus, Jr. (aged 51) as a Non-Executive Director....
8 June 2007
The Company announced today that options have been exercised over 750,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each. Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange on 14 June 2007.
8 June 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (“Max Petroleum” or the “Company”), an oil and gas exploration and development company focused on Kazakhstan, announces today that it has closed its $100 million credit facility with Macquarie Bank Limited....
7 June 2007
The Company announces that options have been exercised over 1,550,269 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each. Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange on 8 June 2007.
6 June 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (AIM: MXP) announced today that it is relocating its corporate headquarters to 81 Piccadilly, 2nd floor, London, W1J 8HY effective as of Monday, 11 June 2007. The Company’s main telephone number, +44 20 7355 9590, remains unchanged, while its fax number will change to +44 20 7355 9591.
23 May 2007
The Company received notification on 18 May 2007 that, as at 16 May, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 16,970,841 ordinary shares, representing 5.47 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
16 May 2007
The Company received notification on 15 May 2007 that, as at 11 May, Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd had a beneficial interest in the Company of 31,096,908 ordinary shares, representing 10.02 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
4 May 2007
The Company received notification on 02 May 2007 that, as at 01 May, Fidelity International Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 14,299,851 ordinary shares, representing 4.61 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
3 May 2007
In conformity with the Transparency Directive's transitional provision 6, we would like to notify the market of the following: As at 3 May 2007, the issued share capital and voting rights of Max Petroleum are as follows....
27 April 2007
The Company received notification on 26 April 2007 that, as at 25 April, Tigakhan Limited, together with its subsidiaries Tigerkhan Limited and Condor Investment & Trading Corporation, had a beneficial interest in the Company of 40,508,363 ordinary shares, representing 13.06 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
26 April 2007
The Company announces that options have been exercised over 3,333,333 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each. Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for these shares to be admitted to trading on AIM, which is expected to take place on 2 May 2007.
24 April 2007
The Company received notification on 23 April 2007 that, as at 19 April, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 13,047,080 ordinary shares, representing 4.25 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
18 April 2007
The Company received notifications from Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited informing the Company of the following changes to its beneficial interest in the Company....
12 April 2007
The Company received notification on 10 April 2007 that, as at 4 April, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 16,338,778 ordinary shares, representing 5.32 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
12 April 2007
The Company received notifications from Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd informing the Company of the following changes to its beneficial interest in the Company...
12 April 2007
The Company received the notifications from Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited informing the Company on the following changes of its beneficial interest in the Company...
12 April 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (“Max Petroleum” or “the Group”), an oil and gas exploration and development company focused on Kazakhstan, has obtained a commitment from Macquarie Bank Limited (“Macquarie”) to enter into a $100 million senior subordinated debt facility to finance the development of Max Petroleum’s oil & gas assets in Kazakhstan...
2 April 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (“Max Petroleum” or “the Group”), an oil and gas exploration and development company focused on Kazakhstan, today provides the results of its Competent Person's estimate of resources associated with certain leads and prospects in the Group's Astrakhanskiy license area....
2 April 2007
In conformity with the Transparency Directive’s transitional provision 6, we would like to notify the market of the following:
30 March 2007
In conformity with the Transparency Directive’s transitional provision 6, we would like to notify the market of the following:
28 March 2007
The Company received notification on 26 March 2007 that, as at 22 March, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 18,886,720 ordinary shares, representing 6.16 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
26 March 2007
The Company received notification on 23 March 2007 that, as at the 21 March, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 18,255,900 ordinary shares, representing 5.96 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
22 March 2007
The Company announces that options have been exercised over 100,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each. Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for these shares to be admitted to trading on AIM, which is expected to take place on 27 March 2007.
21 March 2007
The Company received notification on 20 March 2007 that, as at the 16 March, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 18,456,007 ordinary shares, representing 6.02 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
21 March 2007
The Company received notification on 20 March 2007 that, as at the 14 March, Fidelity International Limited (“FIL”) had a beneficial interest in the Company of 15,798,171 ordinary shares, representing 5.15 percent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company....
16 March 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (the “Company”) today received the formal results of the Commission investigating the recent well control incident involving the Company's ZMA-A6 exploration well in the Zhana Makat field. The Commission, consisting of representatives from the local regulatory authorities, the Company and the drilling contractor, determined that the unpredicted high pressure and resulting flow of water and drilling fluids to the surface was caused by circumstances outside of the control of the parties involved....
14 March 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (the “Company”) today announced that it has temporarily suspended its drilling programme in the Zhana Makat field after encountering unpredicted high pressure on its ZMA-A6 exploration well....
8 March 2007
The Board of Max Petroleum (or “the Company”) has been informed that the following individuals have acquired shares in the Company as follows:
7 March 2007
The Company was notified on 06 March 2007 that Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd had a beneficial interest in the Company of 26,300,350 ordinary shares, representing 8.58 per cent. of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
2 March 2007
The Company was notified on 02 March 2007 that Man Financial Limited had a beneficial interest in the Company of 15,384,611 ordinary shares, representing 5.01 per cent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
27 February 2007
The Company was notified on 26 February 2007 that Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited including its subsidiary companies had a beneficial interest in the Company of 23,705,767 ordinary shares, representing 7.73 per cent of the total voting rights attached to the issued ordinary share capital of the Company.
2 February 2007
The Company announces that options have been exercised over 250,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each. Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for these shares to be admitted to trading on AIM, which is expected to take place on 7 February 2007.
1 February 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (“Max Petroleum” or “the Group”), an oil and gas exploration and development company focused on Kazakhstan, today provides an update of its Competent Person's estimate of resources associated with certain leads and prospects in the Group's Block E license area. The technical data utilized in the McDaniel & Associates' review includes the Group's extensive 2D seismic data shot across Block E during 2006......
29 January 2007
Arising from a change in disclosure requirements, on 24 January 2007 the Company was notified by Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd of a restatement of its holding....
18 January 2007
Max Petroleum Plc (“Max Petroleum” or “the Group”), an oil and gas exploration and development company focused on Kazakhstan, today provides an operational update on its drilling, production, and export sales activities, as well as a summary of its Competent Persons Report (“CPR”) results for the Group’s Zhana Makat discovery in Block E....
12 January 2007
The Company was notified on 12 January 2007 that as of 11 January 2007 Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Limited had a beneficial interest in 26,070,252 Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each in Max Petroleum, representing 8.50% of the total issued share capital of the Company.
10 January 2007
The Company was notified on 9 January 2007 that as of 8 January 2007 Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Limited had a beneficial interest in 23,920,252 Ordinary Shares of 0.01p each in Max Petroleum, representing 7.80% of the total issued share capital of the Company.