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Talisman Energy: 1st Quarter Management Discussion and Analysis

APR 29, 2009 - 05:09 ET

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - April 29, 2009) - Talisman Energy Inc. filed its MD&A and Financial Statements and Notes for the first quarter of 2009 on April 29th, 2009. A copy can be downloaded through the appropriate pdf link on the News page.

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Talisman Energy Inc. - Media and General Inquiries
David Mann, Vice-President,
Corporate & Investor Communications
(403) 237-1196
(403) 237-1210 (FAX)
Email: tlm@talisman-energy.com
Website: www.talisman-energy.com

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Talisman Energy Inc. - Shareholder and Investor Inquiries
Christopher J. LeGallais, Vice-President,
Investor Relations
(403) 237-1957
(403) 237-1210 (FAX)
Email: tlm@talisman-energy.com
Website: www.talisman-energy.com