New Standard Energy Ltd (ASX:NSE) sold 1.99% stake in Buru Energy Limited (ASX:BRU) for AUD 15.9 million on August 2, 2012. New Standard sold 5 million shares of Buru Energy for AUD 3.18 each. The transaction is tax effective and no taxation liability is expected to arise given the current carried forward losses available to New Standard Energy. The share sale proceeds increased New Standard's cash position to in excess of AUD 40 million and will provide a more stable and balanced mix of cash and investments on the balance sheet. The transaction leaves New Standard well capitalized leading into potential partnering discussions on the Merlinleigh Project during 2H, 2012.

New Standard Energy Ltd (ASX:NSE) completed the sale of 1.99% stake in Buru Energy Limited (ASX:BRU) on August 2, 2012.