Change of Auditor

Desire Petroleum plc("Desire" or the "Company")

Change of Auditor

Desire Petroleum plc (AIM:DES) the exploration company focusing on the North Falkland Basin, announces that, following a regular review of external service providers, an invitation to tender was issued to both their existing auditor and a number of new auditors. Following the competitive tender process, the Company has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditor to the Company with immediate effect.

UHY Hacker Young Manchester LLP has resigned as the Company's auditor and has confirmed to the Company that there are no circumstances in connection with its resignation which it considers need to be brought to the attention of the Company's shareholders or creditors. The Directors of the Company would like to thank UHY Hacker Young Manchester LLP for the service provided to the Company over the past 16 years.

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