HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - Dec 14, 2011) - Vanguard Energy Corporation (OTCBB: [ VNGEU ]), an early stage oil drilling and production company with a focus on established oil fields in southeast Texas, will be separating its Units into its component parts as of the opening on December 19, 2011. The Units will separate into one share of Common stock to trade under the symbol (OTCBB: [ VNGE ]) and one class A Warrant to trade under the symbol (OTCBB: [ VNGEW ]). The details of the separation are as follows:

About Vanguard Energy Corporation
Vanguard Energy Corporation (OTCBB: [ VNGEU ]) is an early stage oil drilling and production company with a focus on established oil fields in southeast Texas. Vanguard plans to concentrate on oil properties in established areas with proven production, Vanguard's initial area of operation is in the Batson Dome Field, where it controls more than 400 leased acres. The Vanguard Energy website can be found at [ www.vanguardenergycorp.com ].

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