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25 January 2022

Sound Energy plc

("Sound Energy" or the "Company")

Rule 2.9 Announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company confirms that as at close of business on 24 January 2022, the issued share capital of the Company comprises 1,629,183,907 ordinary shares of 1 pence each in issue and admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange with ISIN: GB00B90XFF12. The Company does not hold any shares in treasury.

The Company also confirms that as at close of business on 24 January 2022, there are warrants to subscribe for 99,999,936 ordinary shares of 1 pence each in the Company at an exercise price of 2.75 pence per share and a maturity date of 21 December 2027. The warrants are traded on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange with ISIN: GB00BNNGY587.

For further information, please contact:

www.soundenergyplc.com