Equal Energy Announces Addition to Three Russell Indices

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Equal Energy Ltd. (NYSE:EQU) (TSX:EQU.TO) announced the company has been added to the Russell 3000, Russell Global, and Russell Microcap indices. Russell indices provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for evaluating stock performance in the U.S. and world-wide equity markets. The indices are reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are incorporated. "We are pleased to be included in the three Russell indices," said Don Klapko, Equal's Chief Executive Officer. "This inclusion is another benefit of last year's decision to become a U.S. domiciled company focused on maximizing the value of Equal's growing Hunton play in central Oklahoma."

About Equal Energy:

Equal Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Our oil and gas assets are centered on the Hunton liquids-rich natural gas property in Oklahoma. Our shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol (EQU). Our convertible debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols EQU.DB.B.

SOURCE: Equal Energy Ltd.

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