Crescent Point Energy confirms September 2012 dividend

CALGARY, Sept. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") confirms that the cash dividend to be paid on October 15, 2012 in respect of September 2012 production, for shareholders of record on September 30, 2012 will be $0.23 per share. The ex-dividend date is September 26, 2012.

These dividends are designated as "eligible dividends" for Canadian income tax purposes.

Crescent Point Energy Corp. is a conventional oil and gas producer with assets strategically focused in properties comprised of high-quality, long-life, operated light and medium oil and natural gas reserves in United States and Canada.

CRESCENT POINT ENERGY CORP.

Scott Saxberg,
President and Chief Executive Officer

SOURCE: Crescent Point Energy Corp.

ON CRESCENT POINT ENERGY CORP. PLEASE CONTACT:

Greg Tisdale, Chief Financial Officer, or Trent Stangl, Vice President Marketing and Investor Relations.
Telephone: [phone]  Toll free (U.S. & Canada): 888-693-0020
Fax:    [phone]       Website: www.crescentpointenergy.com 

Crescent Point shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CPG.

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