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CALGARY, June 7 /CNW/ - Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. ("Advantage" or the "Corporation") (AAV - TSX, AAV - NYSE) announced today that the dispositions of non-core natural gas weighted assets located in South Eastern Alberta (as referenced in our press release dated May 10, 2010) have successfully closed for gross cash proceeds of $67 million, subject to customary adjustments. The proceeds have reduced bank indebtedness under Advantage's credit facility, which may be subsequently redrawn to fund future capital expenditures, and for general corporate purposes.
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