Result of AGM

12 December 2012

Bowleven plc ("Bowleven" or the "Company")

Result of Annual General Meeting

Bowleven plc held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 12 December 2012.

The Company is pleased to announce that all resolutions proposed at the AGM were duly passed by unanimous resolution of the shareholders present.

A summary of the proxy votes received will be displayed on the Company's website.

ENQUIRIES

For further information please contact:

Bowleven plc

Kevin Hart, Chief Executive 00 44 131 524 5678

Peter Wilson, Company Secretary

Brunswick Group LLP

Patrick Handley 00 44 207 404 5959

Natalia Erikssen

BofA Merrill Lynch (NOMAD)

Derek Ross 00 44 207 628 1000

Tony White

NOTES In accordance with AIM Rule 20, the Company confirms that its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2012 has been sent to shareholders. Copiesare available, free of charge, from Bowleven's registered office, 45 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT for a period of one month or can be obtained from Bowleven's website at www.bowleven.com