Holding(s) in Company

16 June 2014

Rockhopper Exploration plc

("Rockhopper" or the "Company")

Holdings in Company

In accordance with rule 5.1.2 of the Discolosure and Transparency Rules, the Company received notification on 13 June 2014 that as of 30 May 2014, Scopia Capital Management LLC no longer has an interest in the issued share capital of the Company.

Ends.

Enquiries:

Rockhopper Exploration plc

Tel: 0207 016 9571

Sam Moody - Chief Executive (via Vigo Communications)

Peter Dixon-Clarke - Finance Director

Canaccord Genuity Limited (NOMAD and Joint Broker)

Tel: 0207 523 8000

Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor

Neil Elliot

Vigo Communications

Tel: 0207 016 9571

Peter Reilly