CALGARY, Aug. 8 /CNW/ - (CDS - TSX) - Cadence Energy Inc. (formerly, Kereco Energy Ltd.) ("Cadence"), announces that in connection with the previously announced offer (the "Offer") by Cadence Acquisition Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick"), to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of Cadence ("Cadence Shares") and any subsequent compulsory acquisition or other subsequent acquisition transaction, it has elected to adjust the conversion rate and related conversion obligation of its of 4.75% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due on June 30, 2012 (the "Cadence Debentures") such that after the effective date of the change of control arising from such transactions with Barrick, the Cadence Debentures will be convertible into common shares ("Barrick Shares") of Barrick in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the Cadence Debentures dated June 25, 2007 (the "Debenture Indenture").

Pursuant to the Debenture Indenture, provided that the change of control occurs, the Cadence Debentures will be adjusted by multiplying the conversion rate in effect immediately before the effective date of the change of control by the following fraction:

(i)    the numerator of which will be the average of the closing prices
       of the Cadence Shares for the five consecutive trading days
       immediately prior to but excluding the effective date of the
       change of control; and
(ii)   the denominator of which will be the average of the closing prices
       of the Barrick Shares for the for the five consecutive trading
       days immediately prior to but excluding the effective date of the
       change of control.
The foregoing is a summary of the applicable provisions in the Debenture
Indenture and is qualified by the more detailed provisions of the Debenture
Indenture, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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