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GeoResources, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and 2009 Annual Financial Results

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HOUSTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ:GEOI), today announced its financial and operating results for the twelve and three month periods ended December 31, 2009. The following tables summarize the results of operations compared to similar periods in 2008.

Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except Earnings per share)

2009 2008
Total revenue $ 80,428 $ 94,607
Net income $ 9,775 $ 13,522
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 0.59 $ 0.86

Adjusted EBITDAX (1)

$ 48,159 $ 54,150

Three Months Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except Earnings per share)

2009 2008
Total revenue $ 23,616 $ 18,863
Net income $ 2,371 $ (4,291)
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 0.14 $ (0.26)

Adjusted EBITDAX (1)

$ 14,080 $ 9,186

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(1) See additional detail below.

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,

2009 2008
Gas Production (MMcf) 67 % 4,944 2,962
Oil Production (MBbls) 15 % 851 743
Barrel of oil equivalent (MBOE) 36 % 1,675 1,236

Average Price Gas before Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)

(61 %) $ 3.28 $ 8.36
Average Price Oil before Hedge Settlements (per Bbl) (41 %) $ 56.37 $ 94.88

Average Price Gas after Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)

(51 %) $ 3.97 $ 8.12
Average Price Oil after Hedge Settlements (per Bbl) (26 %) $ 61.09 $ 82.42

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

2009

2008

Gas Production (MMcf) 113 % 1,514 711
Oil Production (MBbls) 32 % 250 190
Barrel of oil equivalent (MBOE) 63 % 503 308
Average Price Gas before Hedge Settlements (per Mcf) (32 %) $ 3.77 $ 5.57
Average Price Oil before Hedge Settlements (per Bbl) 33 % $ 68.19 $ 51.37
Average Price Gas after Hedge Settlements (per Mcf) (32 %) $ 4.02 $ 5.91
Average Price Oil after Hedge Settlements (per Bbl) 6 % $ 65.57 $ 61.78

Adjusted EBITDAX (see definition below) increased 53% to approximately $14.1 million for the fourth quarter 2009 compared to $9.2 million for the fourth quarter 2008. Adjusted EBITDAX for the year 2009 decreased 11% to approximately $48.2 million compared to $54.2 million in 2008.

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

Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2009 2008

Adjusted EBITDAX (1)

Net income $ 9,775 $ 13,522
Add back:
Interest expense 4,984 4,820
Income taxes:
Current 412 866
Deferred 4,655 6,903
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 22,409 16,007
Hedge and derivative contracts 299 440
Non-cash compensation 1,424 661
Exploration and impairments 4,201 10,931

Adjusted EBITDAX (1)

$ 48,159 $ 54,150
Three Months Ended December 31,
2009 2008
Net income (loss) $ 2,371 $ (4,291 )
Add back:
Interest expense 1,435 962

Income taxes:

Current 588 (3,573 )
Deferred (637 ) 372
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 6,906 4,724
Hedge and derivative contracts (28 ) 392
Non-cash compensation 360 199
Exploration and impairments 3,085 10,401

Adjusted EBITDAX (1)

$ 14,080 $ 9,186

(1) As used herein, adjusted EBITDAX is calculated as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and exploration expense and further includes non-cash compensation, impairments and hedge ineffectiveness and income or loss on derivative contracts. Adjusted 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.

Comments

Frank A. Lodzinski, CEO and President, commented, "Our results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 continue to reflect our growth. Our production increased 36% over the prior year and our reserves increased 42% over the prior year using the SEC pricing methodology. This represented a 467% production replacement rate. A comparison of the 4th quarter of 2009 vs. 2008 underscores our considerable growth. Our gas production was up 113% and our oil production was up 32%. Revenues, adjusted EBITDAX and net income were all up appreciably. A contributing factor to increased earnings was lower lease operating expenses. On a unit-of-production basis, our lease operating expenses were down about 40%, both for comparative quarter and annual periods, largely as a result of our re-engineering and development drilling activities. Our increased production is a direct result of our successful drilling programs in the Bakken Shale and Austin Chalk and from the strategic acquisitions we have made in these core areas. As recently announced we have further increased our acreage position in the Bakken Shale Trend of the Williston Basin and expect our drilling programs to continue to contribute to our growth."

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 primarily focused in three core areas - the Southwest, Gulf Coast, and the Williston Basin. 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 our 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the other SEC reports of the Company 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)
December 31,
2009 2008
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 12,660 $ 13,967
Accounts Receivable
Oil and gas revenues 14,860 11,439
Joint interest billings and other 13,734 7,172
Affiliated partnerships 933 2,905
Notes receivable 120 120
Derivative financial instruments 764 8,200
Income taxes receivable 2,077 2,165
Prepaid expenses and other 2,297 3,923
Total current assets 47,445 49,891
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method:
Proved properties 285,363 204,536
Unproved properties 10,281 2,409
Office and other equipment 828 1,025
Land 96 96
296,568 208,066

Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization

(48,182 ) (26,486 )
Net property and equipment 248,386 181,580
Equity in oil and gas limited partnerships 3,532 3,266
Derivative financial instruments 1,360 6,409
Deferred financing costs and other 3,574 2,388
$ 304,297 $ 243,534
GEORESOURCES, INC and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
December 31,
2009 2008
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 6,452 $ 10,750
Accounts payable to affiliated partnerships 8,361 10,310
Revenue and royalties payable 13,928 11,701
Drilling advances 390 2,169
Accrued expenses 1,574 1,506
Derivative financial instruments 4,794 1,572
Total current liabilities 35,499 38,008
Long-term debt 69,000 40,000
Deferred income taxes 15,778 17,868
Asset retirement obligations 6,110 5,418
Derivative financial instruments 3,233 1,245
Stockholders' equity:

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 19,705,362 shares in 2009 and 16,236,717 in 2008

197 162
Additional paid-in capital 146,966 112,523
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3,288 ) 7,283
Retained earnings 30,802 21,027
Total stockholders' equity 174,677 140,995

$ 304,297 $ 243,534
GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31,
2009 2008 2007
Revenue:
Oil and gas revenues $ 71,618 $ 85,263 $ 36,518
Partnership management fees 1,007 1,725 969
Property operating income 1,710 1,430 1,251
Gain on sale of property and equipment 1,355 4,362 49
Partnership income 4,318 1,061 184
Interest and other 420 765 1,144
Total revenue 80,428 94,606 40,115
Expenses:
Lease operating expense 18,763 22,914 10,818
Severance taxes 3,623 7,517 2,880
Re-engineering and workovers 2,807 3,518 2,092
Exploration expense 1,406 2,592 153
Impairment of oil and gas properties 2,795 8,339 -
General and administrative expense 8,500 7,168 6,513
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 22,409 16,007 7,507
Hedge ineffectiveness 137 (123 ) 287
Loss on derivative contracts 162 563 -
Interest 4,984 4,820 1,916
Total expense 65,586 73,315 32,166
Income before income taxes 14,842 21,291 7,949
Income taxes:
Current 412 866 1,472
Deferred 4,655 6,903 3,408
5,067 7,769 4,880
Net income $ 9,775 $ 13,522 $ 3,069
Net income per share (basic) $ 0.59 $ 0.87 $ 0.25
Net income per share (diluted) $ 0.59 $ 0.86 $ 0.25
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 16,532,003 15,598,244 12,404,771
Diluted 16,559,431 15,751,185 12,404,771
GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities: 2009 2008 2007
Net income $ 9,775 $ 13,522 $ 3,069

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation, depletion and amortization 22,409 16,007 7,507
Exploratory dry holes and unproved property impairments - 2,241 -
Impairment of proved properties 2,795 8,339 -
Gain on sale of property and equipment (1,355 ) (4,362 ) (49 )
Accretion of asset retirement obligations 368 391 232
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts (238 ) 563 -
Amortization of loss on cancelled hedges 482 - -
Hedge ineffectiveness (gain) loss 137 (123 ) 287
Partnership income (4,318 ) (1,061 ) (184 )
Partnership distributions 2,406 653 204
Deferred income taxes 4,655 6,903 3,408
Non-cash compensation 1,424 661 553
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (7,923 ) 3,958 (13,872 )
Decrease in notes receivable 275 480 -
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expense and other (1,116 ) (1,990 ) (347 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expense (5,732 ) (3,844 ) 20,056
Net cash provided by operating activities 24,044 42,338 20,864
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,991 26,789 2,419
Additions to property and equipment (89,396 ) (51,824 ) (110,148 )
Investment in oil and gas limited partnership - (978 ) (1,632 )
Cancellation of hedge contracts - (2,975 ) -
Increase in other assets - - (565 )
Net cash used in investing activities (87,405 ) (28,988 ) (109,926 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock 33,054 32,187 23,518
Distributions to stockholders - - (4,007 )
Issuance of long-term debt 64,000 - 99,000
Reduction of long-term debt (35,000 ) (56,000 ) (9,800 )
Debt issuance costs - - (1,436 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 62,054 (23,813 ) 107,275
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,307 ) (10,463 ) 18,213
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 13,967 24,430 6,217
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 12,660 $ 13,967 $ 24,430
Supplementary information:
Interest paid $ 4,064 $ 5,073 $ 835
Income taxes paid $ 664 $ 3,970 $ 1,533
Non-cash net assets acquired in merger transactions:
GeoResources $ 23,827
PICA Energy, LLC $ 11,703
Yuma property interests $ 3,120
Other property interests $ 218

GeoResources, Inc.
Cathy Kruse, 701-572-2020 ext. 113
cathy@georesourcesinc.com


 
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