8-K 1 thirdqtrpr.htm 3RD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS PRESS RELEASE thirdqtrpr.htm
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2009
 

GEORESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         
COLORADO
 
0-8041
 
84-0505444
         
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission
 
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
Identification No.)

110 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 220
Houston, Texas 77090
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(281) 537-9920
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 
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On November 5, 2009, GeoResources, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.  A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.9, and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this report is being furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


 
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 
   
(d)
 
Exhibits:
         
       
The following exhibit is included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99.9
 
GeoResources, Inc. Press Release dated November 5, 2009.


 
 
 

 
SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
             
   
GEORESOURCES, INC
   
             
   
By:
 
/s/ Frank A. Lodzinski
Frank A. Lodzinski, President
   
 
Date: November 9, 2009
 


 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.9
 
GeoResources, Inc. Press Release dated November 5, 2009.
 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT 99.9
 
Contact:  Cathy Kruse
Telephone: 701-572-2020 ext 113
cathyk@geoi.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GeoResources, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and
 Nine-Month Financial Results

Reports nine-month earnings of $7.4 million and EBITDAX of $33.0 million.

Houston, Texas November 5, 2009 – GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ:GEOI), today announced its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The following tables summarize the results of operations as compared to similar periods in 2008.
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except Earnings per share)
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Total revenue
  $ 22,985     $ 23,593  
Net income
  $ 3,428     $ 5,799  
Earnings per share (diluted)
  $ 0.21     $ 0.35  
EBITDAX (See below)
  $ 14,678     $ 13,574  

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except Earnings per share)
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Total revenue
  $ 56,812     $ 75,745  
Net income
  $ 7,404     $ 17,813  
Earnings per share (diluted)
  $ 0.46     $ 1.14  
EBITDAX (See below)
  $ 33,015     $ 44,502  


 
 
 
 

 

   
Percent Increase (Decrease)
      Three Months Ended September 30,
          2009       2008
                     
Gas Production (MMcf)
 
132%
     
        1,678
     
           723
Oil Production (MBbls)
 
27%
     
           212
     
           167
Barrel of oil equivalent (MBOE)
 
71%
     
           492
     
           288
Average Price Gas before Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
-71%
     $
        2.67
     $
       9.13
Average Price Oil before Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
-47%
     $
      61.65
     $
   116.01
Average Price Gas after Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
-58%
     $
        3.87
     $
       9.12
Average Price Oil after Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
-30%
     $
      63.55
     $
     90.60
                     
                     

   
Percent Increase (Decrease)
      Nine Months Ended September 30,
          2009      
2008
                     
Gas Production (MMcf)
 
52%
     
        3,430
     
        2,251
Oil Production (MBbls)
 
9%
     
           601
     
           553
Barrel of oil equivalent (MBOE)
 
26%
     
        1,173
     
           928
Average Price Gas before Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
-67%
     $
       3.06
     $
       9.24
Average Price Oil before Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
-53%
     $
     51.45
     $
    109.81
Average Price Gas after Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
-55%
     $
       3.95
     $
        8.82
Average Price Oil after Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
-34%
     $
     59.23
     $
      89.50

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Company reported total revenues of $23.0 million and net income of $3.4 million, or $0.21 per basic and diluted common share. Oil and natural gas production increased substantially in the third quarter 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.  Natural gas production increased to 1,678 MMcf from 723 MMcf, an increase of 132%.  Oil production for the third quarter increased to 212 MBbls from 167 MBbls in the prior year’s period, an increase of 27%. The average realized price of natural gas after hedge settlements was $3.87 per Mcf for the third quarter of 2009, 58% less than the third quarter of 2008.  The average realized price of oil after hedge settlements for the third quarter of 2009 was $63.55 per barrel or 30% less than the third quarter in the prior year.
 
 
 
 
For the first nine-months of 2009, revenues totaled $56.8 million and net income was $7.4 million or $0.46 per basic and diluted common share.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, natural gas production totaled 3,430 MMcf or 52% greater than the 2,251 MMcf produced during the first nine months of 2008.  Oil production for the first nine months of 2009 increased 9% to 601 Mbbls from 553 Mbbls in the first nine months of 2008. The average realized price of natural gas was $3.95 per Mcf for the first nine months of 2009 or 55% less than the first nine months of the prior year.  The average realized price of oil was $59.23 per barrel or 34% less for the first nine months of 2009 than the first nine months in the prior year.
Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and exploration expense (“EBITDAX”) increased 8% to approximately $14.7 million for the third quarter 2009 compared $13.6 for the third quarter 2008.  EBITDAX for the first nine months of 2009 decreased 26% to approximately $33.0 million compared to $44.5 million for the same period in 2008.
The following tables reconcile reported net income to EBITDAX for the periods indicated (in thousands):
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
EBITDAX (1)
           
             
Net income
  $ 3,428     $ 5,799  
Add back:
               
Interest expense
    1,586       975  
Income taxes:
               
   Current
    356       1,679  
   Deferred
    2,184       2,149  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    6,310       3,833  
Hedge and derivative contracts
    194       (890 )
Exploration and impairments
    620       29  
EBITDAX
  $ 14,678     $ 13,574  


 
 
 
 

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Net income
  $ 7,404     $ 17,813  
Add back:
               
Interest expense
    3,549       3,858  
Income taxes :
               
   Current
    (176 )     4,438  
   Deferred
    5,292       6,532  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    15,503       11,283  
Hedge and derivative contracts
    327       47  
Exploration and impairments
    1,116       531  
EBITDAX
  $ 33,015     $ 44,502  

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

Mr. Frank A. Lodzinski, CEO and president, commented “Our results for the third quarter reflect our continued profitable growth. The third quarter comparison to last year is particularly relevant, as it demonstrates our production growth excluding prior year divestitures and also demonstrates the considerable improvement in per unit lease operating expenses. On a unit-of-production basis, costs decreased by 54%. While part of this decrease is a result of general cost reductions within the industry, the greater impact is a direct result of our business strategy and reflects re-engineering projects, development drilling, acquisitions of properties with lower operating costs and divestitures of properties with higher operating costs. Increased production is a direct result of our successful drilling programs in the Bakken Shale of the Williston Basin and our Giddings Austin Chalk program and of the acquisitions we have made in these core areas. These programs are expected to continue to contribute to our growth through continuous drilling. To that end, our joint venture in the Bakken is currently running three rigs and a fourth rig may be added from time to time. In addition, we will spud our next Austin Chalk well this month after a suspension of drilling for the past several months. While our eastern Grimes County wells were predominately gas, our next several locations are located in western Grimes County and are expected to yield approximately 50% oil and natural gas liquids. We realized substantial net income and EBITDAX for the third quarter, in the amounts of $3.4 million and $14.7 million, respectively.  We expect our future earnings to benefit from further increases in production and lower per-unit lease operating expenses.  While reductions in the costs of materials and services favorably impacted lease operating expenses, the bulk of the reductions are a direct result of our field re-engineering and development drilling activities. We will continue to focus on cash flow and our bottom line while we pursue our business plan.”

 
 
 
Lodzinski further commented, “In July, we entered into our Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The facility was increased to $250 million and extended to October 16, 2012.  The initial borrowing base was set at $135 million and provided for interest rates of (a) LIBOR plus 2.25% to 3.00% or (b) the prime lending rate plus 1.25% to 2.00%, depending upon the amount borrowed.  The increased and extended facility requires a redetermination of the borrowing base as of November 1 and May 1 of each year.  Accordingly, our borrowing base redetermination is currently pending and we expect our borrowing base to, at least, be maintained until the next redetermination. The participating banks include, Wachovia Bank, Comerica Bank, BBVA Compass, U.S. Bank, Frost National Bank, Bank of Texas and Natixis. Our strong cash flows, working capital and liquidity, position us favorably to continue 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/A for the year ended December 31, 2008 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)
 
               
     
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
     
2009
   
2008
 
ASSETS
 
(unaudited)
       
               
Current assets:
           
               
 
Cash
  $ 11,936     $ 13,967  
 
Accounts receivable
               
 
Oil and gas revenues
    11,131       11,439  
 
Joint interest billings and other
    14,298       7,172  
 
Affiliated partnerships
    289       2,905  
 
Notes receivable
    120       120  
 
Derivative financial instruments
    722       8,200  
 
Income taxes receivable
    2,962       2,165  
 
Prepaid expenses and other
    2,650       3,923  
                   
 
Total current assets
    44,108       49,891  
                   
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method:
               
                   
 
Proved properties
    279,240       204,536  
 
Unproved properties
    9,890       2,409  
Office and other equipment
    797       1,025  
Land
      96       96  
        290,023       208,066  
                   
 
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
    (41,277 )     (26,486 )
                   
 
Net property and equipment
    248,746       181,580  
                   
                   
Equity in oil and gas limited partnerships
    4,099       3,266  
                   
Derivative financial instruments
    755       6,409  
                   
Deferred financing costs and other
    3,768       2,388  
                   
      $ 301,476     $ 243,534  


 
 
 

 
GEORESOURCES, INC and SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(unaudited)
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
           
             
Current liabilities:
           
             
Accounts payable
  $ 4,066     $ 10,750  
Accounts payable to affiliated partnerships
    9,172       10,310  
Revenues and royalties payable
    13,898       11,701  
Drilling advances
    38       2,169  
Accrued expenses
    1,859       1,506  
Derivative financial instruments
    3,364       1,572  
                 
Total current liabilities
    32,397       38,008  
                 
Long-term debt
    104,000       40,000  
                 
Deferred income taxes
    17,410       17,868  
                 
Asset retirement obligations
    5,741       5,418  
                 
Derivative financial instruments
    1,066       1,245  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 100,000,000
               
shares; issued and outstanding: 16,241,717
    162       162  
Additional paid-in capital
    113,587       112,523  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (1,318 )     7,283  
Retained earnings
    28,431       21,027  
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    140,862       140,995  
                 
    $ 301,476     $ 243,534  
                 


 
 
 


GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
(unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Revenue:
                       
Oil and gas revenues
  $ 19,980     $ 21,763     $ 49,109     $ 69,344  
Partnership management fees
    151       585       847       1,419  
Property operating income
    398       381       1,312       1,052  
Gain on sale of property and equipment
    57       308       1,545       2,269  
Partnership income
    2,374       366       3,834       1,021  
Interest and other
    25       190       165       640  
                                 
Total revenue
    22,985       23,593       56,812       75,745  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Lease operating expense
    4,395       5,594       13,202       17,174  
Severance taxes
    1,200       2,088       2,562       6,405  
Re-engineering and workovers
    761       649       2,057       2,331  
Exploration expense
    620       29       988       531  
Impairment of oil and gas properties
    -       -       128       -  
General and administrative expense
    1,951       1,688       5,976       5,333  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    6,310       3,833       15,503       11,283  
Hedge ineffectiveness
    111       (890 )     186       47  
Loss on derivative contracts
    83       -       141       -  
Interest
    1,586       975       3,549       3,858  
                                 
Total expense
    17,017       13,966       44,292       46,962  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    5,968       9,627       12,520       28,783  
                                 
Income tax expense (benefit):
                               
Current
    356       1,679       (176 )     4,438  
Deferred
    2,184       2,149       5,292       6,532  
      2,540       3,828       5,116       10,970  
                                 
Net income
  $ 3,428     $ 5,799     $ 7,404     $ 17,813  
                                 
Net income per share (basic)
  $ 0.21     $ 0.36     $ 0.46     $ 1.16  
                                 
Net income per share (diluted)
  $ 0.21     $ 0.35     $ 0.46     $ 1.14  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    16,241,717       16,236,716       16,241,717       15,384,864  
                                 
Diluted
    16,323,353       16,440,755       16,241,717       15,582,284  

 
 
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
(unaudited)
 
             
             
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
2009
   
2008
 
Net income
  $ 7,404     $ 17,813  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
               
by operating activities:
               
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    15,503       11,283  
Unproved property impairments
    -       483  
Proved property impairments
    128       -  
Gain on sale of property and equipment
    (1,545 )     (2,269 )
Accretion of asset retirement obligations
    271       304  
Unrealized gain on derivative contracts
    (153 )     -  
Amortization of loss on canceled hedge contract
    363       -  
Hedge ineffectiveness loss
    186       47  
Partnership income
    (3,834 )     (1,021 )
Partnership distributions
    1,355       551  
Deferred income taxes
    5,292       6,532  
Non-cash compensation
    1,064       462  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Increase in accounts receivable
    (5,593 )     (155 )
Decrease in notes receivable
    245       555  
Increase in prepaid expense and other
    (355 )     (1,499 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expense
    (7,403 )     5,514  
     Net cash provided by operating activities
    12,928       38,600  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    2,660       20,960  
Additions to property and equipment
    (81,619 )     (43,012 )
Investment in oil and gas limited partnership
    -       (978 )
     Net cash used in investing activities
    (78,959 )     (23,030 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Issuance of common stock
    -       32,187  
Issuance of long-term debt
    64,000       -  
Reduction of long-term debt
    -       (46,000 )
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    64,000       (13,813 )
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (2,031 )     1,757  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    13,967       24,430  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 11,936     $ 26,187  
                 
Supplementary information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 2,938     $ 3,708  
Income taxes paid
  $ 677     $ 4,210