WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arete Industries, Inc. (OTCQB:ARET) today announced it has completed the oil and gas property purchase by making the final payment to the sellers under the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 29, 2011, but effective April 1, 2011. The payment was made on September 30, 2011 as part of the extension agreement dated September 16, 2011. The final payment was approximately $5,120,000.
The Company also announced it broke escrow on its funding commitment for the minimum of $5,200,000 to close the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
Donald Prosser, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arete Industries, Inc. commented, "By closing on the acquisition of these oil and gas assets we will complete our review of the properties and drilling opportunities. We will also begin the process of applying for listing on a major exchange."
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About the Company
The Company is the operator of a gas gathering system and holds oil and gas properties in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. For additional information on the Company visit our website at http://www.areteindustries.com/
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