XCITE ENERGY : Statement re Resignation of Director

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LSE-AIM: XEL

2 November 2016

Xcite Energy Limited

('Xcite Energy' or the 'Company')

Resignation of Director

Xcite Energy announces that Stephen Kew has resigned as non-executive Director of the Company, with immediate effect.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to the usual risk factors and uncertainties associated with the oil and gas exploration and production business. Whilst the Company believes the expectations reflected herein to be reasonable in light of the information available to it at this time, the actual outcome may be materially different owing to factors beyond the Company's control, or otherwise within the Company's control, for example, if the Company decides on a change of plan or strategy. Accordingly, no reliance may be placed on the figures contained in such forward-looking statements.