Octagon 88 Resources’ Final Lab Core Results From Elkton Exceeds Initial Expectation With Oil Density Greater Than 14° API – Focus Now Shifts To The Very Unique Elkton Erosional Edge Development Project

Reservoir Comparison Elkton Erosional Edge – Bluesky Formation (Graphic: Business Wire)

NEW YORK--()--Ernest C. Schlotter, a senior analyst with Zurich, Switzerland-based SISM Research and a four star analyst according to Reuter’s StarMine, released his extended asset portfolio analysis on Octagon 88 Resource, Inc. (OTCBB:OCTX) after the Company released its final AGAT laboratory core results from the Elkton formation. The final results confirm and go beyond the technical team’s initial expectations; the unique Elkton formations are proven to be more attainable thus more operationally cost-effective than originally expected, exceeding an oil density of 14° API.

Development Summary

We are re-issuing our May 6th research report to include the Elkton Erosional Edge Project as the final results from AGAT Laboratories came out after we finished the report. Based on the AGAT Lab results, the core samples which have been taken from the Elkton Erosional Edge coring operations in March 2013 delivered much better results than estimated by CEC North Star technical team. As the Company’s Elkton Erosional Edge Project is so unique and not comparable to other projects in the Peace River area, we compare the oil and rock properties with the very successfully producing Bluesky/Gething Formation in Peace River.

-SISM Report May 14,2013

Valuation Summary

In our last extensive update we state that Octagon has multiple projects in diversified reservoirs and a low risk Bluesky/Gething “clastic” play. However, based on better lab results, Octagon’s focus shifts now to the Elkton Project, as this play has better oil quality then the proven Bluesky/Gething producing formation in the Peace River area. This high oil quality should allow cold production in the project area, which will change the economics significantly. Based on our NAV calculation of $23.13 we determined a 12-month target share price of $23.00. We have a speculative buy rating on the stock of Octagon 88 Resources Inc. and recommend the shares to be purchased by long-term investors.

-SISM Report May 14, 2013

The full report can be found by clicking below; the report includes important analyst information and disclosures:

http://www.sism.com/Octagon%20Research%20May%2014,%202013.pdf

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Contacts

SISM Research
Ernst Schlotter, (+41) 44-881-2020
research@sism.com
www.sism.com
or
Investor Relations
Helvetic Prime
Alexander Baldi, (+41) 79 256 9534
info@helveticprime.com
www.helveticprime.com

Release Summary

SISM Research released its extended asset portfolio analysis on Octagon 88 Resource, Inc. (OCTX) after the Company released its final AGAT lab results from Elkton

Contacts

SISM Research
Ernst Schlotter, (+41) 44-881-2020
research@sism.com
www.sism.com
or
Investor Relations
Helvetic Prime
Alexander Baldi, (+41) 79 256 9534
info@helveticprime.com
www.helveticprime.com