Petro River Announces Reverse Split of Common Stock

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Dec 7, 2015) - Petro River Oil Corp. (OTC PINK: PTRC) ("Petro River" or the "Company"), an exploration and development energy company focused on applying modern technologies to oil and gas assets, announced that it effected a one (1) for two hundred (200) reverse split of its issued and outstanding common stock (the "Reverse Split") as a step toward the Company's intention to have its common stock listed on the NYSE MKT. The Company's common stock will begin trading on a post-split basis on December 7^th (the "Effective Date").

The reverse stock split was approved by the Company's shareholders at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders on July 8, 2015 and the specific ratio was subsequently determined at a meeting of the company's Board of Directors on November 11, 2015. Following the filing of an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State on December 1, 2015, each 200 shares of issued and outstanding common stock were converted into one share of common stock. On the Effective Date, the Company's common stock will begin trading under a new CUSIP number (71647K303). The Company's ticker symbol, "PTRC", will remain unchanged; however, the ticker symbol will be represented as "PTRCD" for 20 trading days commencing on the Effective Date to designate the Reverse Split.

"We view the Reverse Split as an important step in Petro River's corporate development and intention to have our common stock listed on the NYSE MKT," said Stephen Brunner, President of Petro River. 

As a result of the Reverse Split, the number of outstanding common shares will be reduced from 851,901,079 to 4,259,506, subject to adjustment for fractional shares. No fractional shares are to be issued, with fractional shares of common stock to be rounded up to the nearest whole share. It is not necessary for shareholders holding shares of the Company's common stock in certificated form to exchange their existing stock certificates for new stock certificates of the Company in connection with the Reverse Split, although shareholders may do so if they wish. Shareholders should direct any questions concerning the Reverse Split to their broker or the Company's transfer agent, Computershare, at 604-661-9408.

About Petro River

Petro River Oil Corp. (OTC PINK: PTRC) is an independent exploration and development company focused on applying modern technologies to oil and gas assets. Petro River's core holdings are in the Midcontinent region in Oklahoma. Petro River utilizes its expertise in the region and globally to exploit hydrocarbon-prone resources to build reserves and create value for the company and its shareholders. The company also wholly owns Petro Spring, a technology focused business. For more information, please visit our website: www.petroriveroil.com

Forward-Looking Statements

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