Last checked at 13 May 2016 07:00
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Appoints CFO, Grants Stock Options to Officers and Directors, and Reports Q1 2016 Results
Calgary, Canada, May 13, 2016 - Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited ("COPL" or the "Company") (TSX-V: XOP) & (COPL: LSE) and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Aleksandra Owad CPA, CGA, FCCA(UK) as its Chief Financial Officer effective May 12, 2016. Kristin Obreiter, the Company's previous interim CFO, stepped down effective May 10, 2016 for personal reasons due to a forthcoming relocation. Aleksandra previously worked for the Company as CFO until October 2013.
The Company also wishes to announce its Board of Directors also approved the granting of 33,700,000 Share Options to Officers and Directors of the Company effective May 12, 2016. The Share Options were granted under the Company's Share Option plan at a price of $0.10 per share, which is a 43% premium to the closing price of the Company's stock price on the TSX-V on May 11, 2016.
The Company's has filed its results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2016. The results and associated annual regulatory filing documents, including the Financial Statements and the Management's Discussion and Analysis, can be viewed under the Company's name at www.sedar.com or at the Company's website at www.canoverseas.com .
About the Company
The Company is an international oil and gas exploration and development company focused in the offshore West Africa. The Company holds a 17% working interest in Block LB-13, offshore Liberia, with ExxonMobil the operator holding an 83% working interest, where it expects to participate in the drilling of a deep water exploration well in late 2016. The Company is also actively pursuing opportunities in Nigeria in partnership with Shoreline Energy as part of its strategy to generate stable cash flow from secure offshore assets. The Company and Shoreline through their jointly held affiliated company, Shoreline Canadian Overseas Petroleum Development Corporation ("Shorecan") are currently seeking Government of Nigeria approval for the acquisition of 80% of a Nigerian corporation holding an attractive oil appraisal and development project in mid water offshore Nigeria.
ShoreCan is building a portfolio of exploration and development assets in sub-Saharan Africa. To date, ShoreCan has taken a position in Nigeria, and Namibia. It continues to evaluate a variety of assets in Nigeria, and Equatorial Guinea.
The Common Shares are listed under the symbol "XOP" on the TSXV and under the symbol "COPL" on the London Stock Exchange.
For further information about Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited, please link here: http://www.canoverseas.com/
For further information about Shoreline Energy International Limited, please link here: http://www.shoreline-group.com/
For Further Information Please Contact:
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited
Mr. Arthur Millholland President and CEO
Tel: + 1 (403) 262 5441
Investor and Public Relations Bell Pottinger Henry Lerwill Phone: +44 (0) 207 861 3800 North America Toll Free: +1 866 834 8330
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CHF Investor Relations Cathy Hume Tel: +1 (416) 868 1079 ext. 231 North America Toll Free: +1 877 838 1070
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Broker: London Stock Exchange Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited Edward Mansfield Phone: T:+44 (0)20 7468 7906
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