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1 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 1 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re CHAPARRAL ENERGY, INC., et al., Reorganized Debtors x x Chapter 11 Case No (LSS) Jointly Administered Obj. Deadline June 5, 2017 at 400 p.m. (EDT) Hearing Date June 14, 2017 at 1100 a.m. (EDT) SUMMARY OF FINAL APPLICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP FOR COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED AS TAX AND VALUATION SERVICES PROVIDER FOR THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS-IN- POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 9, 2016 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2017 Name of Applicant Authorized to Provide Professional Services to Ernst & Young LLP Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession Date of Retention July 12, 2016 (nunc pro tunc to May 9, 2016) Period for which Compensation and Reimbursement is sought Amount of Compensation sought as actual, reasonable, and necessary Amount of Expense Reimbursement sought as actual, reasonable, and necessary May 9, 2016 through March 21, 2017 $864, $10, Blended Hourly Rate $ This is a(n) monthly interim X final application 1 The Reorganized Debtors, along with the last four (or five digits, in cases in which multiple Reorganized Debtors have the same last four digits) digits of each Reorganized Debtor s federal tax identification number, are CEI Acquisition, L.L.C. (1817); CEI Pipeline, L.L.C. (6877); Chaparral Biofuels, L.L.C. (1066); Chaparral CO2, L.L.C. (1656); Chaparral Energy, Inc. (90941); Chaparral Energy, L.L.C. (20941); Chaparral Exploration, L.L.C. (1968); Chaparral Real Estate, L.L.C. (1655); Chaparral Resources, L.L.C. (1710); Green Country Supply, Inc. (2723); and Roadrunner Drilling, L.L.C. (2399). The Reorganized Debtors address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK

2 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 2 of 18 Prior Applications Filed Docket No. Date Filed Docket No. 485 Filed 09/14/2016 (First Interim Fee Application) Docket No. 626 Filed 12/9/2016 (First Monthly Fee Application) Docket No. 627 Filed 12/9/2016 (Second Monthly Fee Application) Docket No. 628 Filed 12/9/2016 (Third Monthly Fee Application) Docket No. 634 Filed 12/12/2016 (Second Interim Fee Application) Docket No. 980 Filed 03/23/2017 (Combined Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Monthly Fee Application) Docket No. 982 Filed 03/23/2017 (Third Interim Fee Application) Docket No Filed 05/03/2017 (Seventh and Eighth Monthly Fee Application) Period Covered 05/09/ /30/ /01/ /31/ /01/ /30/ /01/ /31/ /01/ /31/ /01/ /31/ /01/ /31/ /01/ /21/2017 Requested Fees Requested Expenses Approved Fees Approved Expenses $57, $ $57, $ $30, $0.00 $24, $0.00 $58, $26.59 $46, $26.59 $18, $0.00 $14, $0.00 $107, $26.59 $107, $26.59 $161, $4, $129, $4, $161, $4, $161, $4, $537, $5, Pending Pending 2

3 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 3 of 18 COMPENSATION BY PROFESSIONAL Name of Professional Person Allen, Sean M. Bennett, Debra J. Bennett, Debra J. Creech, Catherine Lynn Dixon, John M. Dixon, John M. English, James Flagg, Nancy A. Flagg, Nancy A. Mitchell, Traci R. Siegrist, Molly A. Sills, Garrett M. Whitman, Mark Leslie Wood, Mark A. Project Category Position of Applicant Hourly Rate Total Billed Hours Total Compensation Manager $ $ Partner $ $18, Partner $ $1, Partner $ $ Executive Director Executive Director $ $10, $ $1, Manager $ $2, Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director $ $2, $ $10, $ $ Staff $ $ Manager $ $11, Partner $ $37, Partner $ $4,

4 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 4 of 18 Name of Professional Person Woottoon, Andrew David Position of Applicant Hourly Rate Total Billed Hours Total Compensation Manager $ $21, Project Category Woottoon, Andrew Manager $ $6, David Yousefy, Peyman Senior $ $67, Yousefy, Peyman Senior $ $21, Cahill, Michael P. FAAS/CE Fresh Start Senior $ $14, Caruso, Thierry FAAS/CE Fresh Start Partner $ $1, Daughenbaugh, FAAS/CE Fresh Start Senior $ $7, Kitrina Debbink, Alex FAAS/CE Fresh Start Senior $ $ Michael Elkholy, Karim FAAS/CE Fresh Start Senior $ $ Manager Fredericks, Alex J. FAAS/CE Fresh Start Partner $ $2, Georgiou, Amelia FAAS/CE Fresh Start Manager $ $79, Georgiou, Amelia FAAS/CE Fresh Start Manager $ $4, Holliday, Lindsay FAAS/CE Fresh Start Senior $ $42, Rose Manager Lacouture, Paola FAAS/CE Fresh Start Senior $ $21, Whitman, Mark FAAS/CE Fresh Start Partner $ $ Leslie Wood, Mark A FAAS/CE Fresh Start Partner $ $3, Zaozirny, David FAAS/CE Fresh Start Partner $ $11, Zaozirny, David FAAS/CE Fresh Start Partner $ $2, Banh, Ryan Vi T-16 DD&A Assistance Staff $ $ Chu, Lynn S. T-16 DD&A Assistance Manager $ $ Melton, Benson C. T-16 DD&A Assistance Staff $ $3, Puiszis, Aaron T-16 DD&A Assistance Manager $ $4,

5 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 5 of 18 Name of Professional Person Project Category Position of Applicant Hourly Rate Total Billed Hours Total Compensation Quimby, Cody W. T-16 DD&A Assistance Senior $ $11, Sills, Garret M. T-16 DD&A Assistance Manager $ $ Tsoi, Kahung T-16 DD&A Assistance Manager $ $ Whitman, Mark T-16 DD&A Assistance Partner $ $2, Leslie Zhou, Yijun T-16 DD&A Assistance Staff $ $ Siegrist, Molly A. T 15 Chaparral 1120 Post Staff $ $ Bankruptcy Cox, Bradley M. T-BKI Chaparral OTP Senior $ $19, Implementation Januszewski, T-BKI Chaparral OTP Partner $ $2, Patricia J. Implementation Robertson, Karley T-BKI Chaparral OTP Staff $ $1, N. Implementation (Intern) Smith, Scott Andrew T-BKI Chaparral OTP Manager $ $9, Implementation Whitman, Mark T-BKI Chaparral OTP Partner $ $1, Leslie Implementation Anderson, Cara VAL/Fresh Start Staff $ $ Anderson, Kristofer VAL/Fresh Start Partner $ $ Anderson, Whit VAL/Fresh Start Manager $ $10, Banerji, Shoumo VAL/Fresh Start Staff $ $1, Barath, Heidi W. VAL/Fresh Start Executive $ $1, Director Barnhouse, Joshua VAL/Fresh Start Staff $ $26, Batson, Ross VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $55, Christopher Manager Batson, Ross VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $2, Christopher Manager Bhatt, Shweta V. VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $ Borges, Mariano VAL/Fresh Start Executive $ $1, Director Dong, Liwei VAL/Fresh Start Staff $ $6, Dudney, Thomas S. VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $26, Jackson, Terrence VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $18, Manager Keene, Daniel B. VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $1, Kierska, Aleksandra VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $33, Anna Landry, Tanner VAL/Fresh Start Staff $ $ Li, Runze VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $ Mason, Jon S. VAL/Fresh Start Executive Director $ $

6 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 6 of 18 Name of Professional Person Project Category Position of Applicant Hourly Rate Total Billed Hours Total Compensation Miltenberger, Cally VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $22, Manager Morris Robert VAL/Fresh Start Executive $ $30, Gregory Director Robson, Craig Antony VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $40, Shirley, Kristopher E VAL/Fresh Start Partner $ $ Stall, Robert J. VAL/Fresh Start Partner $ $ West, Kelsea VAL/Fresh Start Senior $ $ Elizabeth Diamond, Steven M Tax Compliance Partner $ $ Whitman, Mark 2015 Tax Compliance Partner $ $4, Leslie Wood, Mark A Tax Compliance Partner $ $ Sills, Garret M Tax Compliance Manager $ $58, Yang, Pengling 2015 Tax Compliance Senior $ $ Siegrist, Molly A 2015 Tax Compliance Staff $ $22, Whitman, Mark Retention/Fee Application Partner $ $4, Leslie Wootoon, Andrew Retention/Fee Application Manager $ $ David Sills, Garret M. Retention/Fee Application Manager $ $3, Freeman, Lisa Retention/Fee Application Staff $ $7, Michelle Batson, Ross Retention/Fee Application Senior $ $ Christopher Manager Barnhouse, Joshua Retention/Fee Application Staff $ $ TOTAL $864,

7 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 7 of 18 COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY Project Category Total Hours Total Fees $220, FAAS/CE Fresh Start $194, T-16 DD&A Assistance $24, T-15 Chaparral 1120 Post Bkr 2.50 $ T-BK Chaparral OTP Implementation $33, VAL/Fresh Start $286, Tax Compliance Services $88, Retention and Fee Application $15, Total $864, EXPENSE SUMMARY Expense Category Total Expenses Airfare $5, Ground Transportation $1, Lodging $2, Meals $ Total $10,

8 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 8 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re CHAPARRAL ENERGY, INC., et al., Reorganized Debtors x x Chapter 11 Case No (LSS) Jointly Administered Obj. Deadline June 5, 2017 at 400 p.m. (EDT) Hearing Date June 14, 2017 at 1100 a.m. (EDT) FINAL APPLICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP FOR COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED AS TAX AND VALUATION SERVICES PROVIDER FOR THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS-IN- POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM MAY 9, 2016 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2017 Ernst & Young LLP ( EY LLP ), as tax and valuation services provider to the abovecaptioned debtors and debtors-in-possession (collectively, the Debtors ), hereby submits this Final Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession for the Period from May 9, 2016 through March 21, 2017 (the Application ), and in support thereof respectfully represents as follows Introduction 1. EY LLP makes this Application for payment on account of professional services rendered and expenses incurred as tax and valuation services provider to the Debtors as provided 1 The Reorganized Debtors, along with the last four (or five digits, in cases in which multiple Reorganized Debtors have the same last four digits) digits of each Reorganized Debtor s federal tax identification number, are CEI Acquisition, L.L.C. (1817); CEI Pipeline, L.L.C. (6877); Chaparral Biofuels, L.L.C. (1066); Chaparral CO2, L.L.C. (1656); Chaparral Energy, Inc. (90941); Chaparral Energy, L.L.C. (20941); Chaparral Exploration, L.L.C. (1968); Chaparral Real Estate, L.L.C. (1655); Chaparral Resources, L.L.C. (1710); Green Country Supply, Inc. (2723); and Roadrunner Drilling, L.L.C. (2399). The Reorganized Debtors address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK L.L.C. (2399). The Reorganized Debtors; address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK

9 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 9 of 18 under sections 330 and 331 of title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code ), and Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the Bankruptcy Rules ), and the Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.C. 105(a) and 331, Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2016(a) and Del. Bnkr. L.R Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Professionals (the Administrative Order; Docket No. 164). 2. By this Application, EY LLP seeks final approval and allowance with respect to the sum of $864, in compensation and $10, for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses, for a total of $875, for the period from May 9, 2106 through March 21, 2017 (the Compensation Period ). Background 3. On May 9, 2016 (the Petition Date ), the Debtors filed voluntary petitions in the Court commencing their case for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The factual background regarding the Debtors, including their business operations, their capital and debt structure, and the events leading to the filing of the Chapter 11 cases, is set forth in the Declaration of Mark A. Fischer, Chief Executive Officer of Chaparral Energy, Inc., in Support of the Chapter 11 Petitions and First Day Pleadings filed with the Court on May 10, No trustee or examiner has been requested in these chapter 11 cases. 5. On June 22, 2016, the Debtors filed the Application of Debtors for Order Under 11 U.S.C. 327 and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2014(a) and Del. Bankr. L.R Authorizing Employment and Retention of Ernst & Young LLP as Tax and Valuation Services Provider Nunc Pro Tunc to the Petition Date (the Retention Application; Docket No. 228). The Retention Application was approved, effective as of May 9, 2016, pursuant to this Court s related Order dated July 12, 2016 (the Original Retention Order; Docket No. 301). On December 19, 2016, 2

10 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 10 of 18 the Debtors filed the Supplemental Application of Debtors for Order Under 11 U.S.C. 327 and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2014(a) and Del. Bankr. L.R Authorizing the Expanded Scope of Employment and Retention of Ernst & Young LLP as Tax and Valuation Services Provider Nunc Pro Tunc to December 1, 2016 (the Supplemental Retention Application; Docket No. 664). The Supplemental Retention Application was approved, effective as of December 1, 2016, pursuant to this Court s related Order dated January 5, 2017 (the Supplemental Retention Order; Docket No. 705, and together with the Original Retention Order, the Retention Orders ). The Retention Orders authorized EY LLP to be compensated for services rendered and to be reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of pocket expenses. 6. On March 10, 2017, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware entered the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order Confirming the First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization for Chaparral Energy, Inc. and its Affiliate Debtors Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the Confirmation Order; Docket No. 958) confirming the First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization for Chaparral Energy, Inc. and its Affiliates Debtors Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the Plan; Docket No. 958, Exhibit 1). 7. On March 21, 2017, the Plan went effective (the Effective Date ). Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, all professionals employed by the Debtors must file final fee applications for all fees and expenses incurred up to the Effective Date within forty-five days of the Effective Date. 8. On September 14, 2016, EY LLP filed its First Interim Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession for the 3

11 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 11 of 18 Period from May 9, 2016 through July 30, 2016 (the First Interim Application; Docket No. 485). The First Interim Application reflected fees in the amount of $57, and expenses in the amount of $ By Order dated October 13, 2016, EY LLP was allowed fees in the amount of $57, and expenses in the amount of $ On December 9, 2016, EY LLP filed its First Monthly Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession for the Period from August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016 (the First Monthly Application; Docket No. 626). 10. On December 9, 2016, EY LLP filed its Second Monthly Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession for the Period from September 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 (the Second Monthly Application; Docket No. 627). 11. On December 9, 2016, EY LLP filed its Third Monthly Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession for the Period from October 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016 (the Third Monthly Application; Docket No. 628). 12. On December 12, 2016, EY LLP filed its Notice of Second Interim Fee Application Request of Ernst & Young LLP (the Second Interim Application; Docket No. 634). The Second Interim Application reflected fees in the amount of $107, and expenses in the 4

12 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 12 of 18 amount of $ By Order dated January 24, 2017, EY LLP was allowed fees in the amount of $107, and expenses in the amount of $ On March 23, 2017, EY LLP filed its Combined Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Monthly Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-In- Possession for the Period from November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017 (the Combined Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Monthly Application; Docket No. 980). 14. On March 23, 2017, EY LLP filed its Notice of Third Interim Fee Application Request of Ernst & Young LLP (the Third Interim Application; Docket No. 982). The Third Interim Application reflected fees in the amount of $161, and expenses in the amount of $4, On or about May 2, 2017, EY LLP filed its Combined Seventh and Eighth Monthly Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession for the Period from February 1, 2017 through March 21, 2017 (the Combined Seventh and Eighth Monthly Application; Docket No. TBD). Compensation Paid and its Source 16. All services for which compensation is requested by EY LLP were performed for or on behalf of the Debtors. 17. During the Compensation Period, EY LLP has received no payment and no promises for payment from any source other than the Debtors for services rendered or to be rendered in any capacity whatsoever in connection with matters covered by this Application. 5

13 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 13 of 18 There is no agreement or understanding for the sharing of compensation to be received for services rendered in these cases. Summary of Services Rendered 18. During the Compensation Period, EY LLP provided significant professional services to the Debtors in connection with these Chapter 11 cases. Such services included, among other things (as set forth in further detail in the billing information annexed as exhibits to the First Monthly Application, Second Monthly Application, Third Monthly Application, Combined Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Monthly Application, and the Combined Seventh and Eighth Monthly Application (collectively, the Monthly Applications ) A. Bankruptcy Fees $220, Hours This category includes consultation, discussion, and assistance to the Debtors related to tax issues associated with bankruptcy filing and related restructuring. B. FAAS/CE Fresh Start Fees $194, Hours This category includes consultation, discussion and assistance to the Debtors with financial accounting issues associated with bankruptcy and fresh start accounting. C. T-16 DD&A Assistance Fees $24, Hours This category includes matters related to DATS (Depletable Asset Tracking System) implementation. 6

14 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 14 of 18 D. T-15 Chaparral 1120 Post Bkr Fees $ Hours 2.50 This category includes assistance related to tax issues associated with bankruptcy filing and related restructuring. E. T-BK Chaparral OTP Implementation Fees $33, Hours This category includes matters related to OneSource Tax Provision implementation. F. VAL/Fresh Start Fees $286, Hours This category includes matters related accounting and financial reporting services in connection with the emergence from bankruptcy to allow and apply fresh start. G Tax Compliance Services Fees $88, Hours This category includes matters review of the 2015 federal and state income tax returns, including review of GAAP vs. tax differences, and review of supporting tax return calculations. H. Retention and Fee Application Fees $15, Hours This category includes all matters related to the procedures necessary for EY LLP to be retained by the Debtors and the required fee application process in these cases. 19. To the best of EY LLP s knowledge, this Application complies with sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, applicable 7

15 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 15 of 18 guidelines adopted by the Office of the United States Trustee, and Rule of the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. 20. The fees charged in this matter are comparable to those rates that EY LLP generally charges similar clients for similar services to those rendered to the Debtors during the Compensation Period. In addition, EY LLP believes that such charges are comparable to amounts which EY LLP and other public accounting firms would normally invoice similar clients for similar services both in and outside of bankruptcy. Actual and Necessary Expenses 21. As reflected in the attached Summary of Final Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-In-Possession for the Period from May 9, 2016 through March 21, 2017 (the Cover Sheet ), EY LLP expended a total of $10, for reasonable and necessary expenses in connection with the services performed on behalf of the Debtors during the Compensation Period. Attached as exhibits to the Monthly Applications are detailed list of expenses for which EY LLP hereby seeks reimbursement, broken out by category and arranged chronologically. The Cover Sheet attached hereto also contains a summary of expenses by category. Valuation of Services 22. EY LLP professionals have expended a total of 1, hours in connection with the work performed during the Compensation Period. EY LLP believes that the reasonable value of services rendered buy EY LLP to the Debtors during the Compensation Period is not less than $864,

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17 Case LSS Doc 1060 Filed 05/05/17 Page 17 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE x In re CHAPARRAL ENERGY, INC., et al., Reorganized Debtors x Chapter 11 Case No (LSS) Jointly Administered STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) ) SS COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA ) VERIFICATION Mark A. Wood, after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says 1. I am a Partner of the applicant firm, Ernst & Young LLP, serving as professionals to the Debtors in the above-referenced chapter 11 cases. 2. I have read the foregoing Application of Ernst & Young LLP for allowance of compensation and reimbursement of expenses and know the contents thereof, and the same are correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. 3. I have reviewed the requirements of Local Rule of the United States 1 The Reorganized Debtors, along with the last four (or five digits, in cases in which multiple Reorganized Debtors have the same last four digits) digits of each Reorganized Debtor s federal tax identification number, are CEI Acquisition, L.L.C. (1817); CEI Pipeline, L.L.C. (6877); Chaparral Biofuels, L.L.C. (1066); Chaparral CO2, L.L.C. (1656); Chaparral Energy, Inc. (90941); Chaparral Energy, L.L.C. (20941); Chaparral Exploration, L.L.C. (1968); Chaparral Real Estate, L.L.C. (1655); Chaparral Resources, L.L.C. (1710); Green Country Supply, Inc. (2723); and Roadrunner Drilling, L.L.C. (2399). The Reorganized Debtors address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK L.L.C. (2399). The Debtors; address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK LEGAL02/ v1

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19 Case LSS Doc Filed 05/05/17 Page 1 of 3 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re CHAPARRAL ENERGY, INC., et al., Reorganized Debtors x x Chapter 11 Case No (LSS) Jointly Administered Obj. Deadline June 5, 2017 at 400 p.m. (EDT) Hearing Date June 14, 2017 at 1100 a.m. (EDT) NOTICE OF FINAL FEE APPLICATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ernst & Young LLP (the Applicant ) has today filed the attached Final Application of Ernst & Young LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Tax and Valuation Services Provider for the Debtors and Debtors-in-Possession for the Period from May 9, 2016 through March 21, 2017 (the Application ) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the Bankruptcy Court ). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that objections, if any, to the Application must be made in accordance with the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order Confirming the First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization for Chaparral Energy, Inc. and Its Affiliate Debtors Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code [Docket No. 958] (the Confirmation Order ), and must be filed with the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and be 1 The Reorganized Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits (or five digits, in cases in which multiple Debtors have the same last four digits) of each Reorganized Debtor s federal tax identification number, are CEI Acquisition, L.L.C. (1817); CEI Pipeline, L.L.C. (6877); Chaparral Biofuels, L.L.C. (1066); Chaparral CO2, L.L.C. (1656); Chaparral Energy, Inc. (90941); Chaparral Energy, L.L.C. (20941); Chaparral Exploration, L.L.C. (1968); Chaparral Real Estate, L.L.C. (1655); Chaparral Resources, L.L.C. (1710); Green Country Supply, Inc. (2723); and Roadrunner Drilling, L.L.C. (2399). The Reorganized Debtors address is 701 Cedar Lake Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK RLF v.1

20 Case LSS Doc Filed 05/05/17 Page 2 of 3 served upon and received by (i) Chaparral Energy, Inc., 701 Cedar Lake Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Attn Joseph Evans); (ii) Latham & Watkins LLP, 885 Third Avenue, New York, New York (Attn David F. McElhoe, Esq.); (iii) Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., One Rodney Square, 920 North King Street, Wilmington, Delaware, (Attn Joseph Barsalona, Esq.); (iv) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, 28 Liberty Street, New York, New York (Attn Evan Fleck, Esq. and Michael Price, Esq.); (v) Vinson & Elkins LLP, Trammel Crow Center, 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700, Dallas, Texas (Attn William L. Wallander, Esq. and Paul E. Heath, Esq.); and (vii) the Office of the U.S. Trustee, 844 King Street, Suite 2207, Lockbox 35, Wilmington, DE (Attn David L. Buchbinder) no later than 400 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on June 5, 2017 (the Objection Deadline ). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if any responses or objections to the Application are timely filed, served and received in accordance with this notice and the Confirmation Order, a hearing on the Application and such objections shall be considered at a hearing before The Honorable Laurie Selber Silverstein, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Delaware, at the Bankruptcy Court, 824 North Market Street, 6th Floor, Courtroom 2, Wilmington, Delaware at 1100 a.m. (EDT) on June 14, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT IF NO OBJECTIONS TO THE APPLICATION ARE TIMELY FILED, SERVED AND RECEIVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BANKRUPTCY COURT MAY GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR HEARING. RLF v.1 2

21 Case LSS Doc Filed 05/05/17 Page 3 of 3 Dated May 5, 2017 Wilmington, Delaware /s/ Joseph C. Barsalona II Mark D. Collins (No. 2981) John H. Knight (No. 3848) Joseph C. Barsalona II (No. 6102) Brendan J. Schlauch (No. 6115) RICHARDS, LAYTON & FINGER, P.A. One Rodney Square 920 North King St. Wilmington, Delaware Telephone Fax collins@rlf.com knight@rlf.com barsalona@rlf.com schlauch@rlf.com - and - Richard A. Levy Keith A. Simon David F. McElhoe LATHAM & WATKINS LLP 885 Third Avenue New York, New York Telephone Fax richard.levy@lw.com keith.simon@lw.com david.mcelhoe@lw.com Counsel for the Reorganized Debtors RLF v.1 3