About Vermilion

Performance during the first quarter of 2013 highlights Vermilion's strong operations and the benefits of global commodity exposure. Vermilion achieved consolidated production volumes of 38,707 boe/d and record quarterly fund flows from operations of $163.6 million. Vermilion was active in the first quarter drilling in Canada, Australia and France, positioning the Company for growth for the remainder of 2013.

Vermilion's global commodity exposure continues to afford the Company a significant competitive advantage with 40% of first quarter production volumes comprised of Brent-based crude and 18% comprised of high-netback European gas. Vermilion's Brent-based crude realized an average price of $113.34 per bbl, generating a nearly 30% premium over the Edmonton Sweet index which reflects pricing for Canadian light crude. The Company's Netherlands natural gas production received an average price $10.09 per mcf, a premium of $6.76 per mcf or over 200% compared to an average first quarter price of $3.33 per mcf for AECO natural gas in Canada. Vermilion's significant exposure to international pricing for the Company's high-netback liquids and European gas, enabled fund flows from operations growth of 15% quarter-over-quarter and outpaced production growth of 7%.

Vermilion remains positioned to deliver strong operational and financial performance over the next several years. The Company continues to target growth of approximately 30% to 50,000 boe/d in 2015 and fund flows from operations growth of approximately 40% over the same period (assuming current commodity pricing indications are realized). Near-to-medium term growth is expected to be driven by continued Cardium and Mannville development in Canada, high-netback natural gas in the Netherlands, and first gas from Corrib in late 2014 or early 2015. France and Australia production are anticipated to provide reliable production as well as significant cash flow during this time from Brent-based pricing, with the potential to provide production growth as Vermilion expands its technical work to mature investment projects in these areas.

Additional medium and long-term growth is expected to be generated by the Company's New Growth Initiative which is focused on the identification and development of emerging resource plays in Canada and the greater European region, including the Duvernay liquids-rich natural gas resource. As an example of the Company's greater European effort, Vermilion has acquired an exploration permit for 2.34 million acres in Morocco. This opportunity is consistent with the Company's low-cost, early-entry strategy to secure large positions in unconventional shale oil and natural gas plays, providing significant optionality and potential for growth into the latter half of the decade.

Vermilion increased its monthly dividend 5.3% in the first quarter of 2013, from $0.19 to $0.20 per share. The increase became effective for the January 2013 dividend paid February 15, 2013. Based on increasing certainty for Corrib development timing and the strength of anticipated future cash flows from a variety of sources, the Company is committed to providing a reliable and growing dividend stream to investors.

On March 12, 2013, Vermilion shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "VET". As an international oil and gas producer, the Company believes the secondary listing may assist in broadening its investor base and increasing trading liquidity.

Vermilion's conservative fiscal management and capital discipline leaves the Company well positioned to execute its growth-and-income model and provide growth to investors on a per share basis. The management and directors of Vermilion continue to hold approximately 8% of the outstanding shares and remain committed to delivering superior rewards to all stakeholders. Continuing to be acknowledged for excellence in its business practices, Vermilion was recognized for the fourth consecutive year by the Great Place to Work® Institute in both Canada and France. Vermilion ranked as the 22nd Best Workplace in Canada among more than 315 companies. Vermilion's France subsidiary ranked as the 27th Best Workplace in the country.