Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Receives Continued Listing Standard Notice from NYSE

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (“Cobalt”) (NYSE:CIE) today announced that on October 10, 2017, it was notified by The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that Cobalt is no longer in compliance with the continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. Specifically, the NYSE notified Cobalt that its average market capitalization for the prior 30 trading-day period is below $50 million and its stockholders’ equity is less than $50 million, which are the NYSE minimum requirements under Section 802.01B. In compliance with NYSE procedures, Cobalt intends to notify the NYSE of its intent to submit a business plan to the NYSE within 45 days from its receipt of the NYSE notice to cure this deficiency and return to compliance with NYSE continued listing requirements.

About Cobalt

Cobalt International Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CIE) is an independent exploration and production company active in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore West Africa. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Forward-Looking Statements

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