Aug 10 (Reuters) - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd CNQ.TO :
* CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF PAINTED PONY ENERGY LTD.
* COMPANY WILL ALSO ASSUME PAINTED PONY'S TOTAL DEBT OF APPROXIMATELY $350 MILLION
* TRANSACTION VALUE DOES NOT MATERIALLY IMPACT COMPANY'S BALANCE SHEET STRENGTH OR LIQUIDITY POSITION