ISRAMCO, INC. Reports Second Quarter Results

HOUSTON, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  ISRAMCO, INC. (Nasdaq: ISRL) reported today that second quarter 2011 revenues were $11,747,000, compared to $9,527,000 in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of approximately 23.3%. The largest components of revenue in the second quarter of 2011 were oil and gas sales, which increased by approximately 23% when compared to same period of 2010, due to higher natural gas, oil and condensate and natural gas liquids ("NGLs") commodity prices.

The Company reported net income of $1,301,000 or $0.48 per share for the second quarter of 2011 compared to net income of $966,000 or $0.36 per share for the same period in 2010. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to a $2,220,000 increase in revenues. This was partially offset by a $1,556,000 increase in lease operating expenses, transportation and taxes.

The Company reported a net loss of ($3,005,000), or ($1.11) per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to a net income of $2,323,000, or $0.85 per share, for the comparable six month period in 2010. This decrease was primarily due to the impact of derivatives and higher lease-operating expenses which were partially offset by higher natural gas, oil and NGLs sales revenues, due to higher oil and NGLs prices and lower depreciation depletion and amortization expenses.

There are currently 2,717,691 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.

Isramco's unaudited quarterly results are summarized below (in thousands except for shares outstanding and per share amounts):

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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SOURCE ISRAMCO, INC.