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Exhibit 99.1
 
  Contact:  Cathy Kruse
Telephone: 701-572-2020 ext 1
cathy@georesourcesinc.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GeoResources, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and
 2010 Annual Financial Results

Reports 2010 Earnings of $23.3 Million and EBITDAX of $69.1 Million.

Houston, Texas, March 9, 2011 – GeoResources, Inc., (NASDAQ:GEOI), today announced its financial and operating results for the twelve and three month periods ended December 31, 2010. The following tables summarize the results of operations compared to similar periods in 2009.
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except Earnings per share)
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Total revenue
  $ 107,017     $ 80,998  
Net income
  $ 23,331     $ 9,775  
Earnings per share (diluted)
  $ 1.16     $ 0.59  
EBITDAX (1)
  $ 69,119     $ 48,159  

   
Three Months Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except Earnings per share)
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Total revenue
  $ 27,106     $ 23,583  
Net income
  $ 5,178     $ 2,371  
Earnings per share (diluted)
  $ 0.26     $ 0.14  
EBITDAX  (1)
  $ 15,891     $ 14,080  
                 
_________
(1)  
See additional detail below.
 
 
 
 

 
   
Percent Increase (Decrease)
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
     
2010
 
2009
             
Oil Production (MBbls)
 
25%
 
 1,060
 
              851
Gas Production (MMcf)
 
(3%)
 
4,789
 
4,944
Barrel of oil equivalent (MBOE)
 
11%
 
 1,858
 
              1,675
Average Price Oil before Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
28%
 
  $ 72.05
 
$ 56.37
Average Price Oil after Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
15%
 
 $ 70.33
 
 $ 61.09
Average Price Gas before Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
24%
 
 $ 4.07
 
 $ 3.28
Average Price Gas after Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
34%
 
 $ 5.30
 
 $ 3.97

   
Percent Increase (Decrease)
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
     
2010
 
2009
             
Oil Production (MBbls)
 
12%
 
 280
 
              250
Gas Production (MMcf)
 
(25%)
 
1,132
 
1,514
Barrel of oil equivalent (MBOE)
 
(7%)
 
 469
 
              503
Average Price Oil before Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
7%
 
 $ 72. 83
 
 $ 68.19
Average Price Oil after Hedge Settlements (per Bbl)
 
6%
 
 $ 69.82
 
 $ 65.57
Average Price Gas before Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
(8%)
 
 $ 3.48
 
 $ 3.77
Average Price Gas after Hedge Settlements (per Mcf)
 
24%
 
 $ 5.00
 
 $ 4.02

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

   
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
 EBITDAX (1)
           
             
Net income
  $ 23,331     $ 9,775  
Add back:
               
Interest expense
    4,712       4,984  
Income taxes:
               
   Current
    8,861       412  
   Deferred
    3,062       4,655  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    24,686       22,409  
Hedge and derivative contracts
    (893 )     299  
Non-cash compensation
    1,071       1,424  
Exploration and impairments
    4,289       4,201  
 EBITDAX(1)
  $ 69,119     $ 48,159  

 
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Three Months Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,178     $ 2,371  
Add back:
               
Interest expense
    763       1,435  
Income taxes :
               
   Current
    (1,838 )     588  
   Deferred
    4,478       (637 )
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    6,169       6,906  
Hedge and derivative contracts
    83       (28 )
Non-cash compensation
    278       360  
Exploration and impairments
    780       3,085  
 EBITDAX (1)
  $ 15,891     $ 14,080  

(1) As used herein, EBITDAX is calculated as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and exploration expense and further excludes non-cash compensation, impairments, 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
Frank A. Lodzinski, CEO and President, commented “We are pleased to report our results of operations for 2010. We closed out 2010 after achieving several financial milestones, including record revenues, EBITDAX, and net income. These records were achieved both on an absolute dollar basis and also on a per share basis.  Importantly, on the production side we reported a 25% increase in oil production and our gas production only declined slightly as a result of our conscious decision to suspend our natural gas drilling early in 2010. As we enter 2011, we are working diligently to address the challenges in our industry and continue our profitable growth.  Our capital position is excellent, having completed our public offering of 5,175,000 shares of common stock in January, resulting in net proceeds of $122.9 million and allowing us to pay down all $87 million of our debt, leaving us with $45 million of cash to fund operations and drilling and development expenditures.”

About GeoResources, Inc.
GeoResources, Inc. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil and gas reserves through an active and diversified program that includes the acquisition, drilling and development of undeveloped leases, purchases of reserves, exploration and re-engineering activities, currently focused in the Southwest, Gulf Coast, and the Williston Basin.  For more information, visit our website at www.georesourcesinc.com.

 
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Forward Looking Statements - Information included herein contains forward-looking statements that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including our need to replace production and acquire or develop additional oil and gas reserves, intense competition in the oil and gas industry, our dependence on our management, volatile oil and gas prices and costs, uncertain effects of hedging activities and uncertainties of our oil and gas estimates of proved reserves and reserve potential, all of which may be substantial.  In addition, past performance is no guarantee of future performance and results.  All statements or estimates made by the Company, other than statements of historical fact, related to matters that may or will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Readers are encouraged to read our December 31, 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A and our other documents subsequently 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 copies of filings containing information about GeoResources, without charge, at the SEC’s internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  There is no duty to update the statements herein.
 

 
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GEORESOURCES, INC and SUBSIDIARIES
           
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
           
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
           
                 
       
December 31,
 
       
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
           
                 
Current assets:
           
                 
 
Cash
    $ 9,370     $ 12,660  
 
Accounts receivable
               
   
Oil and gas revenues
    17,017       14,860  
   
Joint interest billings and other
    16,631       13,734  
   
Affiliated partnerships
    969       933  
 
Notes receivable
    120       120  
 
Derivative financial instruments
    4,282       764  
 
Income taxes receivable
    222       2,077  
 
Prepaid expenses and other
    2,645       2,297  
                     
   
Total current assets
    51,256       47,445  
                     
Oil and gas properties, successful efforts method:
               
                     
 
Proved properties
    341,582       285,363  
 
Unproved properties
    32,403       10,281  
Office and other equipment
    1,140       828  
Land
        146       96  
          375,271       296,568  
                     
 
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
    (72,380 )     (48,182 )
                     
   
Net property and equipment
    302,891       248,386  
                     
                     
Equity in oil and gas limited partnerships
    2,272       3,532  
                     
Derivative financial instruments
    851       1,360  
                     
Deferred financing costs and other
    2,420       3,574  
                     
        $ 359,690     $ 304,297  

 
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GEORESOURCES, INC and SUBSIDIARIES
           
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
           
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
           
             
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
LIABILITIES AND  EQUITY
           
             
Current liabilities:
           
             
Accounts payable
  $ 14,616     $ 6,452  
Accounts payable to affiliated partnerships
    2,931       8,361  
Revenue and royalties payable
    12,450       13,928  
Drilling advances
    4,203       390  
Accrued expenses
    1,331       1,574  
Derivative financial instruments
    7,433       4,794  
                 
Total current liabilities
    42,964       35,499  
                 
Long-term debt
    87,000       69,000  
                 
Deferred income taxes
    19,289       15,778  
                 
Asset retirement obligations
    7,052       6,110  
                 
Derivative financial instruments
    1,650       3,233  
                 
Equity:
               
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 100,000,000
               
shares; issued and outstanding: 19,726,566 shares in 2010
               
and 19,705,362 in 2009
    197       197  
Additional paid-in capital
    148,172       146,966  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (3,000 )     (3,288 )
Retained earnings
    54,133       30,802  
Total GeoResources, Inc. stockholders' equity
    199,502       174,677  
Noncontrolling interest
    2,233       -  
Total equity
    201,735       174,677  
                 
    $ 359,690     $ 304,297  

 
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GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
                 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                 
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
                   
Revenue:
                 
Oil and gas revenues
  $ 99,913     $ 71,618     $ 85,263  
Partnership management fees
    550       1,007       1,725  
Property operating income
    1,865       1,710       1,430  
Gain on sale of property and equipment
    953       1,355       4,362  
Partnership income
    2,240       4,318       1,061  
Interest and other
    1,496       990       765  
                         
Total revenue
    107,017       80,998       94,606  
                         
Expenses:
                       
Lease operating expense
    20,944       18,763       22,914  
Production taxes
    6,589       4,193       7,517  
Re-engineering and workovers
    1,962       2,807       3,518  
Exploration expense
    849       1,406       2,592  
Impairment of oil and gas properties
    3,440       2,795       8,339  
General and administrative expense
    9,474       8,500       7,168  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    24,686       22,409       16,007  
Hedge ineffectiveness
    (891 )     137       (123 )
(Gain) / loss on derivative contracts
    (2 )     162       563  
Interest
    4,712       4,984       4,820  
                         
Total expense
    71,763       66,156       73,315  
                         
Income before income taxes
    35,254       14,842       21,291  
                         
Income taxes:
                       
Current
    8,861       412       866  
Deferred
    3,062       4,655       6,903  
      11,923       5,067       7,769  
                         
Net income
  $ 23,331     $ 9,775     $ 13,522  
                         
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    -       -       -  
                         
Net income attributable to GeoResources, Inc.
  $ 23,331     $ 9,775     $ 13,522  
                         
Net income per share (basic)
  $ 1.18     $ 0.59     $ 0.87  
                         
Net income per share (diluted)
  $ 1.16     $ 0.59     $ 0.86  
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                       
Basic
    19,720,652       16,532,003       15,598,244  
                         
Diluted
    20,142,297       16,559,431       15,751,185  
                         
                         

 
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GEORESOURCES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
                 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                 
(In thousands)
                 
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net income
  $ 23,331     $ 9,775     $ 13,522  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
                       
by operating activities:
                       
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    24,686       22,409       16,007  
Exploratory dry holes and unproved property impairments
    -       -       2,241  
Impairment of proved properties
    3,440       2,795       8,339  
Gain on sale of property and equipment
    (953 )     (1,355 )     (4,362 )
Accretion of asset retirement obligations
    405       368       391  
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts
    (325 )     (238 )     563  
Amortization of loss on cancelled hedges
    -       482       -  
Hedge ineffectiveness (gain) loss
    (891 )     137       (123 )
Partnership income
    (2,240 )     (4,318 )     (1,061 )
Partnership distributions
    3,500       2,406       653  
Deferred income taxes
    3,062       4,655       6,903  
Non-cash compensation
    1,071       1,424       661  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                       
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
    (599 )     (7,923 )     3,958  
Decrease in notes receivable
    100       275       480  
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expense and other
    707       (1,116 )     (1,990 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expense
    4,237       (5,732 )     (3,844 )
     Net cash provided by operating activities
    59,531       24,044       42,338  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    1,018       1,991       26,789  
Additions to property and equipment, net of cost recoveries
                       
      of $40,230 in 2010 and none in 2009 and 2008
    (81,974 )     (89,396 )     (51,824 )
Investment in oil and gas limited partnership
    -       -       (978 )
Cancellation of hedge contracts
    -       -       (2,975 )
     Net cash used in investing activities
    (80,956 )     (87,405 )     (28,988 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Issuance of common stock
    135       33,054       32,187  
Issuance of long-term debt
    38,000       64,000       -  
Reduction of long-term debt
    (20,000 )     (35,000 )     (56,000 )
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    18,135       62,054       (23,813 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,290 )     (1,307 )     (10,463 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    12,660       13,967       24,430  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 9,370     $ 12,660     $ 13,967  
                         
Supplementary information:
                       
Interest paid
  $ 3,958     $ 4,064     $ 5,073  
Income taxes paid
  $ 8,629     $ 664     $ 3,970  
                         
Stock issue for services
  $ 2     $ 59     $ 35  
                         
                         

 
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