Echo Energy PLC - Latin America-focused energy company - Completes deal to sell 65% of the company’s 70% working interest in Santa Cruz Sur for £1.7 million to Selva Maria Oil SA and Interoil Exploration & Production ASA. Deal had been announced in May. The sale is intended to provide near-term funding to cope with current challenges, it said at the time.

Chief Executive Officer Martin Hull says: ‘We are delighted to have completed the transaction, which marks a transformational milestone for the company. Whilst there are challenges and opportunities, ahead of us as we look to move into a new phase for Echo, we are excited about the path we are now on and look forward to updating shareholders, whom we thank for their ongoing support.’

Current stock price: 0.033 pence, down 13%

12-month change: down 89%

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