On February 25, 2013, John R. McGoldrick announced to the board of directors of Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC his intention to not stand for re-election as a director of the Company at the next annual meeting of the Company's unitholders. Mr. McGoldrick will continue to serve as a director of the Company until the 2013 Annual Meeting. Mr. McGoldrick's departure was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company regarding any matter related to its operations, policies or practices.