Xemplar Energy Corp. Appoints Simon Tam to Chair Special Committee

Xemplar Energy Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:XE)(FRANKFURT:E7R) - Mr. Simon
Tam, independent director of Xemplar Energy Corp., announces his appointment at
a Board meeting held of the Company on October 25, 2012, as Chairman of a
Special Committee to respond to a shareholder requisition issued by Fursa Master
Global Event Driven Fund LP (the "Requisition").


The Company will convene the requisitioned shareholders' meeting in Vancouver on
December 28, 2012, for shareholders of record November 26, 2012.


A formal Notice of Meeting and Information Circular will be mailed to
shareholders shortly.


Simon Tam, Chairman 

Special Committee 

Certain statements contained in this press release may include forward-looking
information with respect to the Company's operations and future financial
results. Such statements are based on current expectations, are subject to a
number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results may differ materially from
those contained in such statements. Further information can be found in the
disclosure documents filed by the Company at www.sedar.com. 


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Xemplar Energy Corp.
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