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22 December 2014

Afren plc

Rule 2.10 Announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers & Mergers, Afren plc (the "Company") confirms that, as at close of business on 19 December 2014, the Company had 1,107,560,524 ordinary shares of 1 pence each in issue.

The International Securities Identification Number for the Company's ordinary shares is GB00B0672758.

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