GEOI Georesources, Inc. (MM)

GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ:GEOI), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. Both oil and natural gas sales increased substantially in the fourth quarter. Natural gas sales increased to 765 MMcf from 110 MMcf in the fourth quarter of 2006, an increase of 595%. Oil sales for the fourth quarter increased to 176 MBbls from 50 MBbls in the prior year�s period, an increase of 252%. For the year ended December 31, 2007, natural gas sales totaled 1,648 MMcf or 185% greater than the 577 MMcf sold during 2006. Oil sales for 2007 increased 113% to 392 MBbls from 184 MBbls for 2006. The significant increases in production in the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2007 over the same periods of 2006 are a direct result of the previously announced merger, which occurred in April 2007, acquisitions and drilling activities, offset by natural production declines. Total revenues for the fourth quarter increased 428% to $19,077,000, versus $3,615,000 for the same period in 2006. Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 increased 139% to $40,115,000 versus $16,805,000 for the prior year. The average realized price of natural gas was $6.12 per Mcf for the fourth quarter of 2007 less than 1% more than fourth quarter of 2006. The average realized price of oil for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $77.97 per barrel or 49% more than the fourth quarter in the prior year. The average realized price of natural gas was $6.19 per Mcf for the year ended December 31, 2007 or 9% less than 2006. The average realized price of oil was $67.20 per barrel for the year ended December 31, 2007 or 23% more than 2006. Based upon the report of Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc., an independent petroleum-engineering firm, 2007 year-end proved reserves were estimated at 29,810 MMcf of natural gas and 10,744 MBbls of crude oil, or an increase of 534%, calculated on a barrel of oil equivalent basis. At year end 2007, proved reserves were approximately 68% crude oil and 85% developed and the Company�s reserve to production ratio was approximately 13.6 years At December 31, 2006, proved reserves totaled 4,218 MMcf of natural gas and 1,777 MBbls of crude oil. The Company consummated a reverse merger (�Merger�) in April 2007. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, for financial reporting purposes, the Company�s financial statements for 2007 and 2006 represent those of Southern Bay Oil & Gas LP (�Southern Bay�), the largest party to the Merger, with GeoResources� and other net assets included in the Merger treated as an acquisition on the closing date of the Merger. Accordingly, management advises that 2007 earnings and related information contained in this release are not directly comparable to corresponding periods in 2006 for several reasons including: (1) Southern Bay was not a taxable entity, therefore no income tax expense was reported in 2006; (2) Southern Bay�s operating results in 2006 included significant non-recurring income; (3) the Company consummated a significant producing property acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2007; and (4) during 2007, the Company incurred significant non-recurring charges related to the Merger and the fourth quarter producing property acquisition. Accordingly, management urges interested parties to read the Company�s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Subject to the above comments, the Company is reporting the results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007 and corresponding periods in the prior year. Net income before tax for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $4,212,000 which compares to a fourth quarter 2006 loss of $408,000. For the full year 2007, the Company reported net income before income tax of $7,950,000 as compared to $4,280,000 for the similar period in 2006. Pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles, in 2007 the Company recognized a charge related to deferred income tax expense of $2,214,000 and other administrative costs of $1,349,000 which management believes are non-recurring. Accordingly, reported net income for the 2007 was $3,069,000 or $0.25 per share, compared to net income of $4,247,000 for 2006. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $2,120,000 or $.14 per share and the Company incurred a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2006 of $441,000 or $.09 per share. In connection with the Merger and related changes in operations, during the year ended December 31, 2007, Company incurred certain significant charges which it believes are largely non-recurring. Such costs totaled approximately $3,563,000 and included a deferred tax accrual of $2,214,000, non-cash equity based compensation of $524,000, professional fees totaling $467,000 and other miscellaneous costs totaling $358,000. Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and exploration expense (�EBITDAX�) increased 792% to approximately $8,818,000 for the fourth quarter compared to $989,000 in the prior year�s fourth quarter. EBITDAX for 2007 increased 106% to $17,525,000, compared to $8,507,000 for 2006. The following tables reconcile reported net income to EBITDAX for the periods indicated: EBITDAX (1) � Three Months Ended December 31, � 2007 � 2006 � � � Net income (loss) $ 2,119, 911 $ (440,548 ) Add back: Interest expense 1,535,518 113,977 Income tax (2) 2,092,324 32,535 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 2,917,332 1,208,746 Exploration expense � 153,125 � � 73,976 � � EBITDAX $ 8,818,210 � $ 988,686 � � � Year Ended December 31, 2007 � 2006 � � Net income $ 3,069,377 $ 4,247,104 Add back: Interest expense 1,915,941 288,051 Income tax (2) 4,880,399 32,535 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 7,506,575 3,381,602 Exploration Expense � 153,125 � � 557,784 � � EBITDAX $ 17,525,417 � $ 8,507,076 � � (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. � 2) Includes deferred income tax expense of $1,269,043 and $3,407,928 recognized in the fourth quarter of 2006 and for 2007, respectively. The effect of Southern Bay becoming a taxable entity gave rise to a nonrecurring deferred tax of $2,214,118, which, as required under generally accepted accounting principles, was charged to expense. 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. In April 2007, the Company completed the merger with Southern Bay and Chandler Energy, LLC. The Company conducts its exploration development and production operations through wholly owned subsidiaries. Activities in the Southern Region are conducted through Southern Bay Energy, LLC, located in Houston, Texas and in the Northern Region operations are conducted through G3 Energy LLC, located in Denver, Colorado. 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 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 STATEMENTS OF INCOME � � � � � Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 (unaudited) (unaudited) Revenue: Oil and gas revenues $ 18,407,573 $ 3,290,882 $ 36,517,997 $ 13,978,337 Partnership management fees 256,055 12,579 968,790 259,768 Property operating income 169,294 309,723 1,251,387 1,076,283 Gain (loss) on sale of property and equipment 63,798 - 48,580 335,294 Partnership income (loss) (144,787 ) (25,760 ) 184,416 90,859 Interest and other � 325,820 � � 27,095 � � 1,144,223 � 1,064,530 � Total revenue 19,077,753 3,614,519 40,115,393 16,805,071 � Expenses: Lease operating expense 5,134,904 1,358,810 10,818,003 4,251,766 Severance taxes 1,472,616 234,204 2,880,115 1,065,964 Re-engineering and workovers 1,357,300 53,944 2,091,726 384,421 Exploration 153,125 73,976 153,125 557,784 General and administrative expense 2,007,581 821,668 6,513,200 2,804,512 Impairment of oil and gas properties - 184,250 - 184,250 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 2,917,332 1,208,746 7,506,575 3,381,602 Hedge ineffectiveness 287,142 (27,043 ) 286,932 (392,918 ) Interest � 1,535,518 � � 113,977 � � 1,915,941 � 288,051 � Total expense � 14,865,518 � � 4,022,532 � � 32,165,617 � 12,525,432 � � Income before income taxes 4,212,235 (408,013 ) 7,949,776 4,279,639 � Income taxes: Current 823,281 - 1,472,471 - Deferred � 1,269,043 � � 32,535 � � 3,407,928 � 32,535 � � 2,092,324 � � 32,535 � � 4,880,399 � 32,535 � � Net income $ 2,119,911 � $ (440,548 ) $ 3,069,377 $ 4,247,104 � � Net income per share (basic and diluted) $ 0.14 � $ (0.09 ) $ 0.25 $ 0.87 � � � Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted) � 14,703,383 � � 4,858,000 � � 12,404,771 � 4,858,000 � GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS � � � December 31, 2007 � 2006 � ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 24,430,181 $ 6,216,822 Accounts receivable: Oil and gas revenues 20,365,111 7,201,902 Joint interest billings and other 3,913,461 2,294,237 Affiliated partnerships 3,360,017 1,742,174 Notes receivable 600,000 - Prepaid expenses and other � 1,430,445 � � 352,515 � Total current assets � 54,099,215 � � 17,807,650 � � Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method: Proved properties 187,640,420 34,204,118 Unproved properties 5,139,309 1,643,041 Office and other equipment 995,365 292,297 Land � 96,462 � � 96,462 � 193,871,556 36,235,918 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization � (12,430,174 ) � (5,007,095 ) Net property and equipment � 181,441,382 � � 31,228,823 � Other assets: Equity in oil and gas limited partnerships 1,880,361 1,517,430 Notes receivable and other � 2,937,312 � � 113,123 � $ 240,358,270 � $ 50,667,026 � LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 11,374,221 $ 5,225,291 Accounts payable to affiliated partnerships 4,271,238 2,201,141 Revenues and royalties payable 19,833,732 7,347,702 Drilling advances 882,367 2,120,770 Accrued expenses 3,839,087 915,445 Derivative financial instruments � 6,527,360 � � 1,685,938 � Total current liabilities 46,728,005 19,496,287 Long-term debt 96,000,000 5,000,000 Deferred income taxes 6,476,433 32,535 Asset retirement obligations 7,826,856 2,478,205 Derivative financial instruments 15,295,948 - Stockholders' equity: Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 14,703,383 shares in 2007 and 4,858,000 shares in 2006 � 147,034 48,580 Additional paid-in capital 79,689,720 16,848,643 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (19,310,316 ) (1,679,388 ) Retained earnings � 7,504,590 � � 8,442,164 � Total stockholders' equity � 68,031,028 � � 23,659,999 � $ 240,358,270 � $ 50,667,026 �