Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited says that Mr. Chris Mclean, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, is taking a leave of absence for health reasons following a serious road traffic accident.

Mr. Mclean remains a Director of the Company, but the Board has agreed that in his absence Ms. Kristin Obreiter will serve as Acting Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect.

Ms Kristin Obreiter has served as the Company's Financial Controller since 2013.

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