Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited: Results of Annual and Special Meeting

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - Jun 8, 2016) - Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (TSX VENTURE: XOP) (LSE: COPL)

TSX-V: XOP

Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited:
 Results of Annual and Special Meeting

Calgary, Canada, June 7, 2016 - Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited ("COPL" or the "Company") (TSX-V: XOP) (LSE: COPL), is pleased to announce that at its annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on June 6, 2016, COPL's shareholders approved the resolutions outlined in the Notice of Meeting and Information Circular dated April 16, 2016.

During business proceedings at the meeting, shareholders approved the following resolutions:

1. Election of Directors

Name of Nominee		Votes For		Percentage		Votes Withheld		Percentage
Arthur S. Millholland		135,361,565		84.42%		24,980,467		15.58%
Massimo C. Carello		140,831,532		87.83%		19,510,500		12.17%
Harald H. Ludwig		140,814,009		87.82%		19,528,023		12.18%
John F. Cowan		140,812,565		87.82%		19,529,467		12.18%
Viscount William Astor		140,603,009		87.69%		19,739,023		12.31%

2. Appointment of Auditors

By resolution passed by a show of hands, Deloitte LLP was appointed as auditor of COPL for the ensuing year and the directors were authorized to fix the auditor's remuneration.

3. Approval of Stock Option Plan

The Stock Option Plan of the Company was approved by a vote, conducted by ballot, of 66.71% for and 33.29% against.

4. Approval of Consolidation of Shares

The Board also announces that the Share Consolidation received 90.56% shareholder votes in favor, 9.44% votes against. Please refer to the Information Circular for the details of the Share Consolidation. The timing for the Share Consolidation will be determined by the Board of Directors of COPL.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited
Mr. Arthur Millholland
President and CEO
Tel: + 1 (403) 262 5441

Investor and Public Relations   CHF Investor Relations   Cathy Hume   Tel: +1 (416) 868 1079 ext. 231   Toll Free: +1 877 838 1079

Bell Pottinger Henry Lerwill North America Toll Free: +1 866 834 8330 Phone: +44 (0) 203 772 2500

Broker: London Stock Exchange

Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited
Edward Mansfield
Phone: T:+44 (0)20 7468 7906

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