On September 13, 2016, Wil F. Saqueton notified TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. that he is resigning from his position as vice president and chief financial officer effective September 30, 2016. Chris Elmore (age 38), the Company's vice president of accounting and corporate controller, will serve as the Company's interim principal accounting and financial officer, effective September 30, 2016, until such time as the Company appoints Mr. Saqueton's successor. Mr. Elmore has served as the Company's vice president of accounting and corporate controller since May 2013.