Bonavista Energy Corporation Confirms Dividend for May 15, 2015

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Apr 15, 2015) - Bonavista Energy Corp. ("Bonavista") (TSX:BNP) confirms that a dividend of $0.035 per common share will be paid in cash on May 15, 2015 to common shareholders of record on April 30, 2015. The ex-dividend date is April 28, 2015.

Bonavista's dividend policy is reviewed monthly and is based on future commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, our commodity hedging program, current operations and future investment opportunities. This dividend has been designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes.

Bonavista is a mid-sized energy corporation committed to maintaining its emphasis on operating high quality oil and natural gas properties, providing a balance of growth and income to our shareholders while ensuring financial strength and sustainability.

Forward Looking Statements

Corporate information provided herein contains forward-looking information. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, particularly those pertaining to cash dividends, production volumes, commodity prices, operating costs and drilling results, which are considered reasonable by Bonavista at the time of preparation, may be proven to be incorrect. Actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the information provided herein and the variations may be material. There is no representation by Bonavista that actual results achieved during the forecast period will be the same in whole or in part as those forecasts.

Contact

Bonavista Energy Corp.
Jason E. Skehar
President & CEO
Glenn A. Hamilton
Senior Vice President & CFO
Berk Sumen
Manager, Investor Relations
(403) 213-4300
www.bonavistaenergy.com