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May 14, 2008, Vermilion announced that the board of directors
of Vermilion Resources Ltd., administrator of the Trust, has
determined to suspend its Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)
indefinitely effective June 16, 2008 (see
press release).
Given
the strong commodity price environment, the Trust is generating
funds from operations that exceed the requirements needed
to sustain its business model. Historically, Vermilion has
maintained a total payout (including net distributions, development
capital, asset retirement obligations and contributions to
the reclamation fund) less than or equal to funds from operations.
At current commodity levels, that total payout ratio is nearing
60% of available funds. The DRIP program, designed to provide
investors with an incentive to receive additional units in
lieu of distributions, is currently effecting unnecessary
dilution to existing unitholders.

Answers
to Questions About Suspension of Distribution Reinvestment
Plan (DRIPs)
1.
What happens after June 16th, 2008?
As
a unitholder of Vermilion Energy Trust, you will receive monthly
distribution payments based on the units accumulated in your
account.
2.
Will I get the 5% bonus of units on the May 15, 2008 declared
June 13, 2008 payment?
Yes.
3.
Why is Vermilion suspending the DRIP?
Vermilion's
Board of Directors chose to suspend the DRIP, recognizing
the current level of commodity prices is generating funds
from operations far in excess of current needs.
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