Oct 31 (Reuters) - Norse Atlantic Asa NORSE.OL :
* : REPORTS FIRST PROFITABLE QUARTER, UPDATES ON FINANCING,
ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC REVIEW
* Q3 REVENUE MORE THAN DOUBLED FROM PREVIOUS QUARTER TO USD
205
MILLION
* CO FACED SOME HEADWINDS FROM INCREASED FUEL PRICES, AND A
WEAKER
THAN EXPECTED CARGO MARKET
* DECIDED TO SEEK TO ENGAGE ADVISERS TO EXPLORE AND ADVISE
ON
STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES.
* EXPLORING ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING OF UP TO USD 45 MILLION
TO
IMPROVE LIQUIDITY
* NORSE ATLANTIC - ENGAGED WITH B T LARSEN & CO, SCORPIO
HOLDINGS
LIMITED, WHO HAVE BOTH EXPRESSED STRONG SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATE
IN FUNDRAISING
* NORSE ATLANTIC - CO HAS BEEN APPROACHED BY & ENGAGED IN
DISCUSSIONS WITH SEVERAL INDUSTRIAL PLAYERS SEEKING TO EXPLORE
INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES
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