SOUND ENERGY PLC

Board/Management Information • Jun 29, 2016

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RNS Number : 6383C

Sound Energy PLC

29 June 2016

29 June 2016

Sound Energy plc

("Sound Energy" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Sound Energy, the European / Mediterranean focused upstream gas company, announces that its Non-Executive Chairman, Simon Davies, has decided to step down as a director of the Company following the Annual General Meeting being held today.  Mr Davies is stepping down to pursue his other interests.

The Company has asked James Parsons to act as interim Non-Executive Chairman whilst the Company concludes a search for a replacement Non-Executive Chairman.

James Parsons, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"The Board is extremely grateful to Simon for his significant contributions to the Company's development both as a director and material investor.  I would also personally like to express my gratitude for his mentoring and support over the last two years.  We wish Simon all the best in his future endeavours."

Simon Davies, departing Non-Executive Chairman of Sound Energy, commented:

"It has been a pleasure to have been the Company's Chairman through what continues to be an exciting period for Sound Energy. I remain a significant Sound Energy shareholder and look forward to success at the Company's three strategic plays."

For further information please contact:

Vigo Communications - PR Adviser Patrick d'Ancona Chris McMahon Alexandra Roper	Tel: +44 (0)20 7830 9700
Sound Energy James Parsons, Chief Executive Officer	j.parsons@soundenergyplc.com
Smith & Williamson - Nominated Adviser Azhic Basirov David Jones Ben Jeynes	Tel: +44 (0)20 7131 4000
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe - Broker Sarah Wharry David Porter	Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 8896

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