AE Adams Resources and Energy Inc

HOUSTON, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Adams Resources & Energy, Inc., (AMEX:AE), announced third quarter 2006 unaudited net earnings of $1,677,000 or $.40 per common share. Revenues for the quarter totaled $624,998,000. Current earnings compare to unaudited third quarter 2005 net earnings of $5,297,000 or $1.26 per common share. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2006, net earnings were $9,359,000 or $2.22 per common share. Net cash flow provided by operating activities totaled $23,774,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Chairman K. S. "Bud" Adams, Jr. attributed the third quarter 2006 earnings decline to reduced commodity prices for crude oil and natural gas. One of the more significant results of fluctuating crude oil prices was that during the third quarter of 2006, the Company recognized a $1.5 million pre-tax valuation loss on the quantity of crude oil held in inventory. In contrast, during the third quarter of 2005, the Company realized pre-tax gains totaling $1.4 million as the Company liquidated relatively lower priced crude oil inventories into a high priced market. A summary of operating results is as follows: Third Quarter 2006 2005 Operating Earnings Marketing $1,890,000 $5,914,000 Transportation 1,327,000 1,231,000 Oil and gas 1,161,000 1,883,000 General & administrative expenses (2,110,000) (1,959,000) 2,268,000 7,069,000 Interest, net 198,000 29,000 Income tax provision (789,000) (2,102,000) Earnings from continuing operations 1,677,000 4,996,000 Earnings from discontinued operation --- 301,000 Net earnings $1,677,000 $5,297,000 The Company also announced its Board of Directors has declared an annual cash dividend in the amount of $.42 per common share, payable on December 15, 2006 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2006. The amount of the dividend is increased by 13.5 percent, or $.05 per share, over last year. Chairman K. S. "Bud" Adams, Jr., said the Company's continued strength led to the dividend increase. 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 (q) demand for chemical based trucking operations and (r) 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) Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended September September 2006 2005 2006 2005 Revenues $1,708,026 $1,706,845 $624,998 $637,007 Costs, expenses and other (1,694,070) (1,692,468) (622,532) (629,909) Income tax provision (4,597) (4,622) (789) (2,102) Earnings from continuing operations 9,359 9,755 1,677 4,996 Earnings from discontinued operation --- 279 --- 301 Net earnings $9,359 $10,034 $1,677 $5,297 Earnings per share From continuing operations $2.22 $2.31 $.40 $1.19 From discontinued operation --- .07 --- .07 Basic and diluted net earnings per common share $2.22 $2.38 $.40 $1.26 Dividends per common share $ --- $ --- $ --- $ --- UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (In thousands) September 30, December 31, 2006 2005 ASSETS Cash $22,312 $18,817 Other current assets 208,661 251,633 Total current assets 230,973 270,450 Net property & equipment 43,495 39,896 Other assets 2,928 2,316 $277,396 $312,662 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Total current liabilities $193,048 $231,129 Long-term debt 3,000 11,475 Deferred taxes and other 6,333 4,402 Shareholders' equity 75,015 65,656 $277,396 $312,662 Contact: 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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