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GeoResources, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Six-Months Financial Results
Monday, August 11, 2008 10:33 AM
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GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ:GEOI), today announced its financial results for the first six-months and the quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared to the results for the same periods in 2007.

For the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company reported net income of $7.8 million, or $0.50 per share (diluted) compared to a net loss of $1.3 million or $0.09 per share in 2007. Total revenue increased 240% to $28.2 million in the second quarter of 2008 compared to $8.3 million the same quarter in 2007.

For the first half of 2008, net income was $12.0 million, or $0.80 per share, on revenue of $52.2 million versus a net loss of $463,000, or $0.05 per share on revenue of $12.4 in the first half of 2007.

Oil and natural gas production increased substantially in the second quarter. Natural gas production increased to 719 MMcf from 361 MMcf, an increase of 99%. Oil production for the second quarter increased to 186 MBbls from 82 MBbls in the prior year’s period, an increase of 127%.

For the six months ended June 30, 2008, natural gas sales totaled 1,528 MMcf or 177% greater than the 552 MMcf sold during the first half of 2007. Oil sales for the first half of 2008 increased 204% to 386 Mbbls from 127 Mbbls in the first half of 2007.

The average realized price of natural gas was $9.74 per Mcf for the second quarter of 2008, 41% more than the second quarter of 2007. The average realized price of oil for the second quarter of 2008 was $97.66 per barrel or 75% more than the second quarter in the prior year.

The average realized price of natural gas was $8.68 per Mcf for the first half of 2008 or 31% more than the first half of the prior year. The average realized price of oil was $89.01 per barrel or 63% more for the first half of 2008 than the first six months in the prior year.

Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and exploration expense (“EBITDAX”) increased 581% to approximately $17.7 million for the second quarter 2008 compared to $2.6 million in the second quarter 2007. EBITDAX for the first six-months of 2008 increased 552% to approximately $30.0 million compared to $4.6 million in prior year’s first half.

The following tables reconcile reported net income to EBITDAX for the periods indicated (in thousands):

    Three Months Ended June 30,
2008     2007
   
 
Net income (loss) $ 7,790 $ (1,349 )
Add back:
Interest expense 1,314 199
Income tax 4,546 1,849
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 3,573 1,932
Exploration and impairments   502     -  
 
EBITDAX (1) $ 17,725       $ 2,631  
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
2008     2007
 
 
Net income (loss)

 

$

12,014

 

 

$

(463

)

Add back:
Interest expense 2,883 355
Income tax 7,142 1,854
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 7,450 2,861
Exploration and impairments   502         -  

 

EBITDAX (1)

 

$

29,991

   

 

$

4,607

 

(1) EBITDAX is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and exploration expense. EBITDAX should not be considered as an alternative to net income (as an indicator of operating performance) or as an alternative to cash flow (as a measure of liquidity or ability to service debt obligations) and is not in accordance with, nor superior to, generally accepted accounting principles, but provides additional information for evaluation of our operating performance.

SemGroup Bankruptcy

Some investors have expressed concern about the possible impact on our Company of the recent bankruptcy filing by SemGroup LP and its subsidiary, SemCrude. SemCrude accounted for a very minor portion of our oil sales and we estimate that our maximum potential losses are approximately $100,000.

About GeoResources, Inc.

GeoResources, Inc. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition and development of oil and gas reserves through an active and diversified program which includes purchases of reserves, re-engineering, and development and exploration activities, currently focused in the Southwest and Gulf Coast, Williston Basin and Rocky Mountains. For more information, visit our website at www.georesourcesinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Information herein contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which can be identified by words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue," or comparable words. All statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Readers are encouraged to read the SEC reports of the Company, readers are encouraged to read our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A for the year ended December 31, 2007, and any and all other documents filed with the SEC regarding information about GeoResources for meaningful cautionary language in respect of the forward-looking statements herein. Interested persons are able to obtain free copies of filings containing information about GeoResources, without charge, at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).

  GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
  June 30,   December 31,
2008   2007
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 23,578 $ 24,430
Accounts receivable:
Oil and gas revenues 32,472 20,365
Joint interest billings and other 4,287 3,913
Affiliated partnerships 4,162 3,360
Notes receivable 120 600
Federal income tax receivable 251 -
Prepaid expenses and other   2,250     1,430  
Total current assets   67,120     54,098  
 
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method:
Proved properties 199,071 187,641
Unproved properties 3,520 5,140
Office and other equipment 989 996
Land   96     96  
203,676 193,873
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization   (18,106 )   (12,430 )
Net property and equipment   185,570     181,443  
Other assets:
Equity in oil and gas limited partnerships 3,319 1,880
Deferred financing costs and other   2,695     2,937  
$ 258,704   $ 240,358  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 11,349 $ 11,374
Accounts payable to affiliated partnerships 20,575 9,538
Revenues and royalties payable 21,164 14,567
Drilling advances 445 882
Accrued expenses 3,673 3,839
Derivative financial instruments   33,955     6,527  
Total current liabilities 91,161 46,727
 
Long-term debt 50,000 96,000
Deferred income taxes 10,860 6,476
Asset retirement obligations 5,217 7,827
Derivative financial instruments 55,062 15,296
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 16,236,717 shares issued and outstanding
 
162 147
Additional paid-in capital 112,290 79,690
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (85,567 ) (19,310 )
Retained earnings   19,519     7,505  
Total stockholders' equity   46,404     68,032  
$ 258,704   $ 240,358  
GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
             
Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2008 2007 2008 2007
 
Revenue:
Oil and gas revenues $ 25,118 $ 7,060 $ 47,581 $ 10,598
Partnership management fees 522 256 834 412
Property operating income 357 445 671 682
Gain (loss) on sale of property and equipment 1,551 (15 ) 1,961 (15 )
Partnership income 429 154 655 213
Interest and other   228     385     450     512  
Total revenue 28,205 8,285 52,152 12,402
 
Expenses:
Lease operating expense 5,789 2,255 11,580 3,315
Severance taxes 2,428 534 4,317 803
Re-engineering and workovers 984 415 1,682 433
Exploration and impairment expense 502 - 502 -
General and administrative expense 1,861 2,457 3,645 3,247
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 3,573 1,932 7,450 2,861
Hedge
ineffectiveness (582 ) (7 ) 937 (3 )
Interest   1,314     199     2,883     355  
Total expense   15,869     7,785     32,996     11,011  
 
Income before income taxes 12,336 500 19,156 1,391
 
Income taxes:
Current 1,330 94 2,759 96
Deferred   3,216     1,755     4,383     1,758  
  4,546     1,849     7,142     1,854  
 
Net income (loss) $ 7,790   $ (1,349 ) $ 12,014   $ (463 )
 
Net income per share (basic) $ 0.51   $ (0.09 ) $ 0.80   $ (0.05 )
 
Net Income per share (diluted) $ 0.50   $ (0.09 ) $ 0.79   $ (0.05 )
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)   15,214     14,573     14,959     10,106  
 
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)   15,505     14,573     15,146     10,106  
GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
        Six Months Ended June 30,
2008       2007
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 12,014 $ (463