Glori Energy Reports Third Quarter 2014 Operating and Financial Results

Total Revenues up 604% Year over Year
AERO Service Revenues up 129% Year over Year
Oil Production increased 10% from 2^nd Quarter 2014
Key AERO Technology Patent Awarded

HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glori Energy Inc. (Nasdaq:GLRI) ("Glori" or the "Company"), an energy technology company focused on enhanced oil recovery using its proprietary AERO System, today reported financial and operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Highlights include:

• Oil & Gas revenues increased 13% in the third quarter on a 10% increase in production compared to the second quarter of 2014 as production in the Coke Field is ahead of expectations. 60% of liquids production is hedged at $94.11 per barrel.
   
• Acquired additional oil producing leases in the Coke Field in September, consolidating our position in the field. This strategic acquisition facilitates the pending implementation of the AERO^TM System and aids in the field unitization process. Glori engineers have worked to optimize production in preparation for implementation of AERO technology scheduled for first quarter of 2015.
   
• In September, Glori was granted a key patent to protect the inventions that form the basis of our breakthrough AERO technology and provides market exclusivity through 2032.
   
• Extended joint research agreement with Statoil to expand deployment and the market applications for our AERO^TM System.

Stuart Page, Chief Executive Officer of Glori Energy, said, "During the quarter we made good progress in preparing the Coke Field for the implementation of our proprietary enhanced oil recovery technology, AERO. Our acquisition of additional field leases supports our unitization process and provides existing wellbores through which we can deploy AERO technology. We are currently performing traditional field optimization work to increase production at a low incremental cost. We plan to implement our AERO technology in the field during the first quarter of next year and expect to realize an initial response in the second quarter.  

"During the third quarter, we continued to actively evaluate and pursue producing property acquisitions but remained financially disciplined not to overpay for assets during a rapidly declining commodity price environment. We believe we can be successful in a low oil price environment because we are in an acquisition mode and we provide a technology service that increases oil production at a low cost. We believe that existing market conditions will work to our advantage as we seek to acquire mature oil fields. The market for properties that are suited for AERO deployment should be robust as operators seek to divest assets that they perceive as non-core.

"We also believe that a challenging commodity price environment will drive an increase in interest in our AERO technology as producers seek low-cost solutions and new technologies to increase production and conserve capital. The low incremental cost associated with implementation as well as the rapid response that typically results in higher oil output within the first year should be particularly attractive to producers today.

"Our entire team is focused on delivering value to our shareholders by acquiring producing oil fields, deploying our AERO technology and substantially enhancing cash flow and returns. To help us execute our asset acquisition strategy, we added to our talented technical and professional staff during the third quarter.

"Glori's AERO technology is built on a collaborative research agreement we have had with Statoil over the past five years. Our recent partnership extension with Statoil reinforces our successful and exclusive relationship. By continuing our research collaboration, we expect to be able to broaden and expand the market applicability of the AERO technology platform," Page said.

Financial Results

Glori generates revenues through the production and sale of oil and natural gas (the "Oil and Gas Segment") and through services provided to third party oil companies (the "Services Segment").

Combined revenues for the third quarter of 2014 increased $4.7 million, or 604%, from a year ago to $5.5 million. Revenues from our Oil and Gas Segment increased $3.9 million, compared to the third quarter of 2013, to $4.1 million, and revenues from our AERO Services Segment increased $764,000 from the third quarter of 2013 to $1.4 million. The year-over-year increase in revenues is due to the acquisition of the Coke Field in East Texas, which closed in March 2014, and a 129% increase in revenues from AERO Services compared to the previous year's third quarter.

Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") for the third quarter of 2014 was a negative $302,000, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of a negative $1.6 million for the third quarter of 2013 (see the accompanying reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA).

Net loss for the third quarter of 2014 was $356,000, or a net loss of $0.01 per common share, which includes a gain from commodity derivatives of $2.0 million. Excluding the impact of this gain, the net loss was $2.4 million, or an adjusted loss of $0.08 per common share. This compares to a third quarter 2013 net loss of $825,000, or a loss of $0.73 per share. The third quarter of 2013 net loss includes a gain on change in fair value of warrants of $1.2 million.

Oil and Gas Segment

Revenues from oil, condensate and natural gas increased to $4.1 million in the third quarter of 2014, from $184,000 for the same period of 2013. Average daily production was 502 net barrels of oil equivalent per day ("BOE/D") with an average realized oil price of $94.23. Average realized oil price net of oil swap settlements was approximately $91.00.  Production from liquids (oil and condensate) represented approximately 92% of total production for the third quarter of 2014. In the second quarter of 2014 we reported production of 457 net BOE/D with an average realized oil price of $92.73. Net of oil swap settlements our average realized price was $87.50 in the second quarter.   

Oil and gas operating expenses in the third quarter of 2014 were $3.1 million compared to $512,000 in the third quarter of 2013 due principally to the Coke Field acquisition, additions to professional and technical staff associated with the growth of Glori's Oil and Gas Segment, acquisition costs, and costs associated with the sourcing and evaluation of potential oil property acquisitions. Total operating expenses for the Oil and Gas segment also includes expenses for Glori's Etzold greenfield lab in Kansas. Included in oil and gas operating expenses for the third quarter of 2014 are direct lease operating expenses of approximately $2.1 million, production taxes of $192,000, acquisition expenses of $278,000 and compensation and other administrative expenses associated with our acquisitions and production professional personnel of $491,000. Acquisition expenses consist of legal and third party fees associated with sourcing and analyzing potential acquisitions. Acquisition expenses of $278,000 in the third quarter of 2014 increased from acquisition costs of $29,000 in the second quarter of 2014.

AERO Services Segment

Revenues from our AERO Services Segment increased 129% from the previous year's quarter to $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2014. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to an increase in new projects in the lab and analysis phase which are expected to be mobilized to the field in the coming quarters. During the third quarter we also commenced field deployment of our project in Brazil.

As of September 30, 2014, Glori had $857,000 in Services Segment deferred revenues on the balance sheet. The deferred revenues will be recognized over the next 12 months as Glori commences the field deployment phase of certain AERO service contracts and begins to earn additional monthly fees related to these projects.

AERO Services operating expenses increased to $657,000 in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $542,000 in the prior-year quarter due to the increased services activities from third-party client projects. AERO Services operating expenses include: nutrient solution, materials, supplies, travel, trucking, and costs of personnel engaged in the AERO services field deployment phase. During the third quarter of 2014, operating expenses for the Services Segment also included $115,000 in transportation and contract labor charges in connection with the start-up of our project in Brazil.

Other Expenses

Science and technology expenses increased slightly to $449,000 in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $386,000 in the third quarter of 2013. Science and technology expenses include personnel expenses, supplies and other administrative expenses attributable to the analysis phase of AERO service projects and ongoing research and development of technology performed at Glori's Houston laboratory.

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense was $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2014, compared to $934,000 in the prior-year period. The increase is primarily due to increased compensation expense for additional staff, increased accounting and consulting fees and higher legal fees due to multiple regulatory filings and other public company shareholder matters resulting from being a new public company. Legal and professional fees were unusually high at approximately $716,000 in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $552,000 in the second quarter of 2014.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization ("DD&A") was $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2014, up from $167,000 in the prior-year period. The year-over-year increase in DD&A expense was due to higher overall production and higher capitalized costs as a result of the Coke Field acquisition.

Interest expense totaled $705,000 in the third quarter of 2014, compared with $232,000 in the third quarter of 2013. The increase was the result of borrowings in connection with the Coke Field acquisition in March 2014. Included in interest expense is the amortization of deferred loan costs of $102,000 and $29,000 for the third quarter of 2014 and third quarter of 2013, respectively.

Glori had oil swaps in place covering approximately 60% of oil and condensate production for the third quarter of 2014 and continues to maintain swaps covering a portion of estimated future production. Glori incurred a gain on commodity derivatives in the amount of $2.0 million in the latest quarter, which includes $179,000 in total cash settlements paid on derivatives. Glori did not engage in commodity swaps in the previous year's third quarter. Glori has oil derivative contracts for 8,400 barrels per month at $94.11 through March 2015, followed by contracts covering 7,300 barrels per month at $86.50 through March 2016, and thereafter at declining volumes and prices until March 2018.

Liquidity

At September 30, 2014, Glori had working capital of $28.1 million, down from $31.2 million at June 30, 2014, and our cash and cash equivalents were $32.7 million, down from $38.2 million at June 30, 2014. The primary use of capital has been to fund the Company's operations, acquire the additional leases in the Coke Field, research and development activities and repayment of debt.

Glori is pursuing the acquisition of oil properties, which it expects to fund from existing cash balances, borrowings under reserve-based credit facilities to be established, and the possible issuance of equity securities.

Conference Call

Glori has scheduled a conference call for 9:00 a.m. EST (8:00 a.m. CST) on Wednesday, November 12 to discuss third quarter 2014 financial and operating results. To participate, dial (877) 604-9371 (Conference ID: 17667714) or access the audio webcast via the Investor Relations section of Glori's website at www.glorienergy.com. Please dial-in at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the call through November 19. Participants may access the replay by dialing (855) 859-2056 (toll free) or (404) 537-3406 (international); conference ID: 17667714.

ABOUT GLORI ENERGY INC.

Glori Energy (Nasdaq:GLRI) is a Houston-based energy technology oil company that deploys its proprietary AERO technology to increase the amount of oil that can be produced from conventional oil fields. Glori owns and operates oil fields onshore USA and additionally provides its technology as a service to E&P companies globally. Only one-third of all oil discovered in a typical reservoir is recoverable using conventional technologies; the rest remains trapped in the rock. Glori's proprietary AERO System recovers a portion of this residual oil by stimulating a reservoir's native microorganisms to sustainably increase the ultimate recovery at a low cost. For more information, visit www.GloriEnergy.com.

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