CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Dec 15, 2016) - Crescent Point Energy Corp. ("Crescent Point" or the "Company") (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) confirms that the dividend to be paid on January 16, 2017, in respect of December 2016 production, for shareholders of record on December 31, 2016, will be CDN$0.03 per share.

These dividends are designated as "eligible dividends" for Canadian income tax purposes. For U.S. income tax purposes, Crescent Point's dividends are considered "qualified dividends."

Crescent Point is a leading North American light and medium oil producer that seeks to maximize shareholder return through its total return strategy of long-term growth plus dividend income.

CRESCENT POINT ENERGY CORP.

Scott Saxberg, President and Chief Executive Officer

Crescent Point shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange, both under the symbol CPG.

Crescent Point Energy Corp.
Ken Lamont
Chief Financial Officer
(403) 693-0020 or Toll free (U.S. & Canada): 888-693-0020
(403) 693-0070
Crescent Point Energy Corp.
Trent Stangl
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
(403) 693-0020 or Toll free (U.S. & Canada): 888-693-0020
(403) 693-0070
Crescent Point Energy Corp.
Suite 2000, 585 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB, T2P 1G1
www.crescentpointenergy.com