X0306 4 2016-01-04 0 0001071993 CONTANGO OIL & GAS CO MCF 0001322930 Atkins Thomas H 717 TEXAS AVE. STE 2900 HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 SVP - Exploration Common Stock 2016-01-04 4 A 0 1615 A 53169 D Common Stock 2016-01-04 4 F 0 527 6.40 D 52642 D Represents a grant of vested stock pursuant to the Issuer's Amended and Restated 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan in accordance with the Issuer's previously announced retainer fee and salary replacement program. Withholding of stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations for stock vesting on 01/04/2016. This Form 4 has been signed by John A. Thomas, Secretary of Contango Oil & Gas Company, on behalf of Mr. Atkins, pursuant to an instrument of Power of attorney, dated October 1, 2013. The authority granted pursuant to such instrument is to remain in effect until rescinded in writing by Mr. Atkins. /s/ JOHN A. THOMAS 2016-01-12