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Xcite Energy Limited ("Xcite Energy" or the "Company") Award of Share Options to Non-Executive Director
| Source: Xcite Energy Ltd.
LONDON--(Marketwire - April 23, 2009) - THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR
DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES
Xcite Energy (TSX-V : XEL ) (LSE : XEL ) (AIM : XEL ) is listed on the AIM Market
of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") and the TSX Venture Exchange
("TSX-V").
In connection with the appointment of Timothy S. Jones to the Board of
Directors of the Company, the Company today announces options to purchase
100,000 ordinary shares of the Company were granted to him on April 23,
2009 at an exercise price of CAN$0.29 per ordinary share. The options are
exercisable for a period of five years.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this announcement constitute
forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws.
Forward-looking information may relate to the Company's future outlook and
anticipated events or results and, in some cases, can be identified by
terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan,"
"anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "predict," "target,"
"potential," "continue" or other similar expressions concerning matters
that are not historical facts. These statements are based on certain
factors and assumptions including expected growth, results of operations,
performance and business prospects and opportunities. While the Company
considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently
available to us, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking
information is also subject to certain factors, including risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
what we currently expect. These factors include changes in market and
competition, governmental or regulatory developments and general economic
conditions. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties are
contained in the Company's annual information form dated June 30,
2008 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, available
at www.sedar.com. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required under
applicable securities regulations.
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