AE Adams Resources and Energy Inc

HOUSTON, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Adams Resources & Energy, Inc., (AMEX:AE), announced second quarter 2006 unaudited net earnings of $4,038,000 or $.96 per common share. Revenues for the quarter totaled $595,000,000. Current earnings compare to unaudited second quarter 2005 net earnings of $1,886,000 or $.44 per common share. For the six-months ended June 30, 2006, net earnings were $7,682,000 or $1.82 per common share. Net cash flow provided by operating activities totaled $13,477,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Chairman K. S. "Bud" Adams, Jr. attributed the earnings improvement to increased crude oil and natural gas prices. Average crude oil prices increased 35% to $67.88 per barrel while average natural gas prices rose 4% to $7.27 per mcf for the Company's production. Rising prices also contributed approximately $1 million to pre-tax earnings as a result of liquidating crude oil inventories into a relatively higher priced market. A summary of operating results is as follows: Second Quarter 2006 2005 Operating Earnings Marketing $3,706,000 $2,165,000 Transportation 1,974,000 1,825,000 Oil and gas 2,140,000 1,193,000 General & administrative expenses (2,004,000) (2,383,000) 5,816,000 2,800,000 Interest, net 120,000 6,000 Income tax provision (1,898,000) (957,000) Earnings from continuing operations 4,038,000 1,849,000 Earnings from discontinued operations --- 37,000 Net earnings $4,038,000 $1,886,000 The information in this release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate. A number of factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated. Such factors include, among others, (a) general economic conditions, (b) fluctuations in hydrocarbon prices and margins, (c) variations between crude oil and natural gas contract volumes and actual delivery volumes, (d) unanticipated environmental liabilities or regulatory changes, (e) counterparty credit default, (f) inability to obtain bank and/or trade credit support, (g) availability and cost of insurance, (h) changes in tax laws, and (i) the availability of capital, (j) changes in regulations, (k) results of current items of litigation, (l) uninsured items of litigation or losses, (m) uncertainty in reserve estimates and cash flows, (n) ability to replace oil and gas reserves, (o) security issues related to drivers and terminal facilities, (p) commodity price volatility and (q) successful completion of drilling activity. These and other risks are described in the Company's reports that are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) Six Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 Revenues $1,083,028 $1,069,838 $595,000 $542,195 Costs, expenses and other (1,071,538) (1,062,559) (589,064) (539,389) Income tax provision (3,808) (2,520) (1,898) (957) Earnings from continuing operations 7,682 4,759 4,038 1,849 Earnings from discontinued operation --- (22) --- 37 Net earnings $7,682 $4,737 $4,038 $1,886 Earnings (loss) per share From continuing operations $1.82 $1.13 $.96 $.43 From discontinued operation --- (.01) --- .01 Basic and diluted net earnings per common share $1.82 $1.12 $.96 $.44 Dividends per common share $--- $--- $--- $--- UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (In thousands) June 30, December 31, 2006 2005 ASSETS Cash $ 21,886 $ 18,817 Other current assets 238,332 251,633 Total current assets 260,218 270,450 Net property & equipment 42,860 39,896 Other assets 2,909 2,316 $305,987 $312,662 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Total current liabilities $217,597 $231,129 Long-term debt 9,500 11,475 Deferred taxes and other 5,552 4,402 Shareholders' equity 73,338 65,656 $305,987 $312,662 Rick Abshire (713) 881-3609 DATASOURCE: Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. CONTACT: Rick Abshire of Adams Resources & Energy, Inc., +1-713-881-3609

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