TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 28, 2012) - Brownstone Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BWN)(OTCQX:BWSOF) ("Brownstone" or the "Company") today announces its unaudited results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011.
As at December 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $27.2 million as compared to $29.9 million as at June 30, 2011. Investments at fair value totaled $11.1 million as at December 31, 2011 as compared to $12.4 million as at June 30, 2011. Also as at December 31, 2011, exploration and evaluation assets totaled $51.5 million as compared to $42.1 million as at June 30, 2011.
Financial Highlights for the three and six months ending December 31, 2011 with comparatives:
| Operating Results (unaudited) | Three months ended December 31, |
Six months ended December 31, |
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| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||
| Net realized (losses) gains on disposal of investments | $ (1,631,880 | ) | $ 279,670 | $ (1,823,211 | ) | $ (724,176 | ) |
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 3,786,867 | 4,178,644 | 1,414,599 | 5,241,808 | |||
| Net investment gains (losses) | 2,154,987 | 4,458,314 | (408,612 | ) | 4,517,632 | ||
| Profit (loss) for the period | 893,858 | 3,046,580 | (2,449,468 | ) | 2,452,382 | ||
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | 0.01 | 0.03 | (0.02 | ) | 0.03 | ||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | 0.01 | 0.03 | (0.02 | ) | 0.02 | ||
| Consolidated statements of financial position Highlights | December 31, 2011 |
June 30, 2011 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 27,236,052 | $ 29,833,806 | ||
| Investments, at fair value | 11,139,408 | 12,350,483 | ||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 51,475,455 | 42,053,011 | ||
| Total assets | 91,485,788 | 90,591,353 | ||
| Total liabilities | 1,718,936 | 1,497,064 | ||
| Share capital, warrants and broker warrants, contributed surplus | 119,185,785 | 118,327,742 | ||
| Foreign currency translation reserve | (901,026 | ) | (3,165,014 | ) |
| Deficit | (28,517,907 | ) | (26,068,439 | ) |
| Working Capital | 37,727,979 | 46,507,056 |
During the six months ended December 31, 2011, the Company spent net cash of $6,873,335 on exploration and evaluation assets as compared to $4,230,778 during the six months ended December 31, 2010.
Brownstone is currently participating in several oil and gas exploration projects based in Colombia, Israel, United States (Colorado/Utah and Oregon), Argentina, Canada and Brazil.
About Brownstone
Brownstone Energy Inc. is a Canadian-based, energy focused company with direct interests in oil and gas exploration projects, including varying interests in three off-shore Israel concessions and in four Colombian blocks in the Llanos basin, as well as other oil and gas interests worldwide. By owning and managing a diversified portfolio of energy-based projects, Brownstone provides shareholders with a unique energy alternative. For additional information, please see Brownstone's website: www.brownstoneenergy.com.
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Contact Information:
Jonathan Schroeder, P. Geoph.
President and COO
(403) 660-2894
schroeder@brownstoneenergy.com
Brownstone Energy Inc.
Gerry Feldman
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 941-8900
feldman@brownstoneenergy.com
Brownstone Energy Inc.
Richard Patricio
Vice-President Corporate and Legal Affairs
(416) 941-8900
info@brownstoneenergy.com
www.brownstoneenergy.com