CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug 31, 2016) - Forent Energy Ltd. ("Forent" or the "Company")(TSX VENTURE:FEN) is pleased to announce that it has filed its interim consolidated financial statements and management's discussion & analysis, for the six months ended June 30, 2016, with applicable securities regulatory authorities in Canada. Copies of these documents can be accessed under the Company's profile on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website www.forentenergy.com.

On August 26, 2016, at the Company's Annual and Special General Meeting of Shareholders, the amalgamation of the Company with Perisson Petroleum Corporation ("Perisson")(TSX VENTURE:POG) was approved. The Company will proceed with the amalgamation when Perisson has completed its USD $24 million equity private placement. Please refer to the Company's Information Circular for the 2016 AGM available on the Company's website at www.forentenergy.com or at www.sedar.com.

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