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Nautical Boat Clubs Launches Newest Location on Wando River in Charleston, SC

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Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant joins franchise to offer members more benefits and a fleet of brand-new boats to enjoy out on Charleston Harbor waterways.

Charleston, S.C. and AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) May 05, 2018

Nautical Boat Clubs® proudly announces the grand opening of Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant – the company’s thirteenth national franchise, and a third location for South Carolina members.

“We’re thrilled to be launching Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant,” attests Tom Gardiner, a longtime franchisee who took ownership of Nautical Boat Clubs® in 2012. “This is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, and Charleston was named 2016’s World’s Best City by Travel + Leisure. So the timing is terrific for the addition of one of our Boating Country Clubs® here – making it easier than ever for folks to experience all the fun and relaxation to be enjoyed along the many waterways around Charleston Harbor!”

Launched more than two decades ago, Nautical Boat Clubs® was a pioneer in the boat-club business. The company’s Boating Country Clubs® are a simple alternative to buying a boat: for about one-third of the cost of purchasing a single boat, members get unlimited use of a selection of brand-new boats and the convenience of valet boating service. Monthly dues cover all expenses except for gas.

“For our members, a day out on the water is as easy as 1-2-3,” Gardiner affirms. “You make a reservation for the boat you want; you arrive at the marina at your reserved time – the boat you’ve chosen will be clean, fueled and loaded with whatever water toys you request; and you just hop in, turn the key and go! Once you’re done, you gas up, return your boat and head home – with your day well-spent and some lifelong memories, too.”

Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant will be located at the beautiful new Wando River Marina, offering members easy access to the four rivers flowing into the harbor – the Wando, Cooper, Ashley, and Stono – as well as Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant’s popular waterfront dining and drinking district.

“In addition to its well-known seafood and night life, Shem Creek features panoramic views of the creek, its surrounding wetlands, and Charleston Harbor,” notes Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant franchisee Jon Dukes. “Launching from the Wando River Marina, boaters get a unique vantage point of the many sights around Charleston Harbor – the expansive Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge, the beloved Battery, historic Fort Sumter and Castle Pinckney, and of course, our glorious sunsets over the water. It’s really the most picturesque waterway in the Lowcountry, and there’s no better way to see it than by boat.”

The Marina facilities include sparkling restrooms, a fuel dock with both non-ethanol gas and diesel, a Marina Store fully stocked with cold beer, wine, soda, and a good assortment of snacks, candy, and marine apparel, as well as the Wando River Grill for a delightful bite before or some local brews after hitting the water.

Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant members will especially enjoy the quarter-million-dollar fleet of state-of-the-art watercraft available at the new location, including sportboats and skiboats, fishing boats with center and dual consoles, and luxurious pontoons with all the latest features.

“We invite folks to come take a tour and see our shiny fleet of the newest boats around,” Dukes urges. “And we’ve got thousands of dollars’ worth of water-sports equipment – including wakeboards, wake skates, wake surfers, skis and tubes – all of which our members get to use for free!”

All Boating Country Club® members receive unlimited boat use, guaranteed reservations with an availability rate over 97%, complimentary use of water toys, premium dockside valet service, and reciprocal guest privileges at all Nautical Boat Clubs nationwide – including the two other South Carolina locations at Lake Murray in Columbia.

“Now is the time to join Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant,” concludes Gardiner. “The boats are new, the water is gorgeous, and the weather’s just about to warm up. Folks can call for a tour today, get in as members and get out on the water at the first sign of spring!”

For more information about Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant, please visit http://NauticalBoatClub.com/charleston-harbor-mount-pleasant/.

For more information about Nautical Boat Clubs®, please visit http://www.NauticalBoatClub.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 4000W Skid Mounted Fold Over Light Mast

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KEMP, Texas, May 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial lighting leader, Larson Electronics LLC, released a 3-stage fold over light mast that provides a safe and effective way to monitor secure locations from an elevated position. This four,1000-watt metal halide lamp light tower features a telescoping boom that extends up to 30 feet with 360 degrees of rotation, allowing operators to effectively cover large work areas, and is mounted on a skid base.The LM-SMWB-30-3S-4X1000W-MH is a high intensity telescoping steel light mast with four 1000-watt metal halide lamps that produce 440,000 lumens in a flood beam configuration with increased durability and high-quality illumination. The lamps are connected to power via a 4-switch control box and feature individual circuits allowing them to be powered on and off independently. The lights are wet area suitable with 19-inch reflectors.

The 3-stage telescoping boom can be raised from 12 feet to 30 feet, via two, 2,500-pound hand winch with 3/16” galvanized steel cable. This 600-pound tower easily lifts and supports 150 pounds of equipment and can be custom tailored with a larger mounting plate, or an electric winch for faster deployment. The mast can be rotated 360 degrees and features a proprietary mast guidance system for increased stability during high winds. The light mast is mounted onto a 16-inch skid base with 4-side skid pockets and anchor holes

“The LM-SMWB-30-3S-4X1000W-MH is a high output metal halide mast for extreme area coverage,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC. “This lighting system offers high quality, powerful illumination for locations where temporary power is needed.”

*About Larson Electronics LLC:* Larson Electronics LLC is a manufacturer of industrial lighting equipment and accessories. The company offers an extensive catalog of industry-grade lighting and power distribution products for the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, food processing, oil and gas, military, marine and automobile. Customers can benefit from the company’s hands-on, customized approach to lighting solutions. Larson Electronics provides expedited service for quotes, customer support and shipments.

The photos accompanying this announcement are available at: 

http://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/b5dd893b-ca7e-462a-b311-0a4dd5047412

http://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/d5002c78-0ca8-414c-9032-f00f895b6eae

*For further information, please contact:*
Rob Bresnahan, *President and CEO
*Toll-free: 1-800-369-6671
Phone: 214-616-6180
Fax: 903-498-3364
E-mail: sales@larsonelectronics.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.

Faith-Based Adoption Bills Head To Two Governors' Desks

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Faith-Based Adoption Bills Head To Two Governors' Desks Watch VideoLawmakers in Oklahoma and Kansas passed bills that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to turn away would-be parents based on the organization's religious beliefs.

Critics argue the laws — if signed by the governors — would condone discrimination against LGBTQ couples, people who aren't married and non-Christians. 

Several other states, including Texas and Virginia, have similar laws in place. Supporters say they bring faith-based groups and offer more adoption services. 

The bills now head to the two governors' desks. Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer has said he will sign the bill. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin is still publicly undecided.  Reported by Newsy 1 hour ago.

Red Sox OF Betts leaves game with bruised shoulder

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts has left Boston's series finale at Texas after getting hit in the back with a throw. Reported by FOX Sports 2 hours ago.

Kimbrel quickest to 300 saves after daughter's heart surgery

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel missed much of spring training when he was back in Boston for his infant daughter's second heart surgery and her recovery. Reported by FOX Sports 1 hour ago.

Sale fans 12, Boston tops Rangers 6-1; Red Sox head to Bronx

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Chris Sale struck out 12, J.D. Martinez homered again and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 6-1 to maintain their AL East lead heading into a highly anticipated showdown at Yankee Stadium

 
 
 
 
 
 
  Reported by USATODAY.com 9 minutes ago.

Vaalco Energy, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2018 Results

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Reports $8.7 Million in Income From Continuing Operations, or $0.15 Per Diluted Share, Highest Quarterly Earnings Since Second Quarter of 2014

HOUSTON, May 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) today reported operational and financial results for the first quarter 2018.*Highlights and Recent Key Items**:*

· *Reported income from continuing operations of $8.7 million ($0.15 per diluted share) for the first quarter of 2018, which was 146% higher compared with $3.5 million ($0.06 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter of 2017;*
· *Generated operating income of $13.0 million in the first quarter of 2018, which was $10.5 million higher compared with $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2017;*
· *Grew Adjusted EBITDAX to $14.5 million, up $10.5 million from $3.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017;*
· *As previously disclosed, income from continuing operations, operating income and Adjusted EBITDAX were positively impacted this quarter by higher realized Brent pricing, no commodity hedges in place and the split lifting that took place during the period from December 31, 2017 to January 1, 2018;*
· *Produced an average of 3,611 net barrels of oil per day (BOPD) in the first quarter of 2018, above the guidance range for the quarter, despite two wells that were shut-in during the period as a result of prior year electrical submersible pump (“ESP”) failures on the Avouma platform;*
· *Realized pricing of $68.69 per barrel of oil in the first quarter of 2018, up 15% compared with $59.89 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2017;*
· *Increased working capital from continuing operations by $7.9 million, which contributed to the increase in cash and cash equivalents;*
· *Reduced debt by $2.1 million, resulting in total debt (principal amount) at March 31, 2018 of $7.1 million.*

For the first quarter of 2018, VAALCO reported income from continuing operations of $8.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share.  In the same period in 2017, the Company reported income from continuing operations of $4.4 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, and in the fourth quarter of 2017 reported income from continuing operations of $3.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share.  The average realized price for crude oil in the first quarter of 2018 was $68.69 per barrel, an increase of 32% from $51.99 per barrel in the first quarter of 2017.  In the fourth quarter of 2017, the average realized price for crude oil was $59.89 per barrel. Adjusted EBITDAX totaled $14.5 million in the first quarter of 2018 compared with $10.4 million in the same period of 2017, and $3.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Adjusted EBITDAX and working capital from continuing operations are Non-GAAP financial measures and are described and reconciled to the closest GAAP measure in the attached table under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Cary Bounds, VAALCO’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “I am very pleased with our strong first quarter 2018 results. With our realized pricing correlated to Brent and no hedges in place for 2018, we were able to generate significant net income and adjusted EBITDAX. As our oil price realizations in the first quarter grew to the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2014, so did our operational margin per barrel, and we were able to increase our operational income from the fourth quarter of 2017 by over $10 million. We also paid down our debt by $2.1 million and grew cash to $32.2 million. We are delivering on guidance and strengthening our balance sheet, while we continue to evaluate development opportunities at Etame that we are considering drilling early next year, subject to approvals from the Gabon government and our partners. We are mobilizing a hydraulic workover unit to our Avouma platform to replace the ESPs in our two wells that are temporarily shut-in and expect to restore approximately 750 BOPD of production from those wells before the end of the second quarter. I am optimistic that we will create substantial value for our shareholders in 2018 by continuing to enhance our operations and improving our balance sheet.

*Gabon*

In the first quarter of 2018, net oil production exceeded guidance at 3,611 BOPD compared with 3,957 BOPD in the fourth quarter of 2017. The decrease in production was primarily due to the loss of production from two Avouma wells that experienced ESP failures in late 2017.

In late 2016, VAALCO completed a successful workover campaign and replaced ESPs in the South Tchibala 2-H and Avouma 2-H wells on the Avouma platform.  Following the failure of the South Tchibala 2-H ESP in July 2017, VAALCO began workover operations in October 2017 to replace failed ESPs in the South Tchibala 1-HB and South Tchibala 2-H wells.  While production from the South Tchibala 1-HB well was not restored, the workover operation on the South Tchibala 2-H well was successfully completed in November 2017.  Following demobilization of the workover unit in late 2017, the Avouma 2-H well experienced ESP failures, and the well remains temporarily shut-in.  VAALCO has worked closely with the original equipment manufacturer and other technical experts to identify the root causes of the ESP failures.  Based on the results of the combined team’s analysis, changes have been made to the design, installation and operating systems of the ESPs which the Company believes will reduce the likelihood of untimely failures in the future.  VAALCO is mobilizing a hydraulic workover unit to the Avouma platform to replace the ESP systems in the Avouma 2-H and the South Tchibala 1-HB wells and restore approximately 750 BOPD of net production to both wells before the end of the second quarter of 2018.  Excluding the Avouma platform wells, the wells with ESPs on our three other platforms have operated without incident for up to four years.

*Equatorial Guinea*

The Company continues to examine alternative, lower cost development options for discoveries on Block P offshore Equatorial Guinea. These discoveries present unique development opportunities that will be re-evaluated as prices continue to recover. 

*2018 First Quarter Financial Results*

Total oil sales for the first quarter of 2018 were $27.6 million, compared to $17.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.  During the first quarter of 2018, VAALCO sold approximately 393,000 net barrels of oil at an average price of $68.69 per barrel, compared to 280,000 net barrels at an average price of $59.89 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2017. In late December, the normal monthly sales lifting from the floating production facility that stores oil produced in the Etame block was not able to be completed by December 31 due to adverse sea and weather conditions.  As a result, the December lifting took place during the period from December 31, 2017 to January 1, 2018 with 53,300 net barrels of oil sold in December and the remaining balance of 95,500 net barrels of oil sold in January 2018. In addition to 95,500 net barrels of oil being sold in January 2018 instead of December 2017, the Company also benefited from the split-lifting because VAALCO’s January 2018 pricing was $68.66 per barrel of oil sales as compared to $63.67 per barrel in December 2017.

Costs and Expenses

Total production expense, excluding workovers, was $10.7 million, or $27.17 per barrel of oil of sales, in the first quarter of 2018, compared to $8.1 million, or $20.44 per barrel of oil of sales, in the first quarter of 2017, and $8.2 million, or $29.12 per barrel of sales in the fourth quarter of 2017.  Costs per barrel for the fourth quarter of 2017 were impacted by higher FPSO costs and certain regulatory related costs.  Workover expense in the first quarter of 2018 was $0.3 million. 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) expense was $1.1 million, or $2.86 per barrel of oil of sales in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $1.9 million, or $4.74 per barrel of oil of sales in the comparable period in 2017, and $0.9 million, or $3.28 per barrel of oil of sales in the fourth quarter of 2017.  DD&A per barrel decreased due to the increase in proved reserves at December 31, 2017.

General and administrative (G&A) expense for the first quarter 2018 was $2.6 million, or $6.62 per barrel of oil of sales, as compared to $3.1 million, or $7.94 per barrel of oil of sales in the first quarter 2017 and $1.7 million, or $6.15 per barrel of oil of sales in the fourth quarter of 2017. General and administrative expense includes $0.3 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million of non-cash compensation expense for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and December 31, 2017, respectively.  Fourth quarter 2017 G&A was lower due to a benefit from increased charges to our joint venture partners during the quarter offset by accruals related to a Gabon regulatory audit.

Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2018 was $4.0 million compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2017, and $1.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.  The increase in income tax expense in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to the same quarter in 2017 is primarily attributable to higher revenue in VAALCO’s operations in Gabon.  Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017, a $1.3 million income tax benefit associated with the reversal of the valuation allowance related to AMT credits was recorded during the fourth quarter of 2017.

*Capital Investments/Balance Sheet*

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, VAALCO invested approximately $0.4 million in capital expenditures on a cash basis, primarily for equipment and enhancements.  The Company does not currently have any material commitments for capital investments in 2018 but is considering development drilling offshore Gabon in early 2019.

At the end of the first quarter, VAALCO had an unrestricted cash balance of $32.2 million.  This does not include an additional $0.9 million in restricted cash (related primarily to deposits in Gabon) classified as current assets or the additional $1.0 million of restricted cash classified as long term.  The unrestricted cash balance includes $4.8 million of cash attributable to non-operating partner advances.

Beginning with the first quarter of 2018, the government of Gabon elected to lift the state’s share of oil (which is reported as income taxes) separately from the Etame joint venture partners.  As a result, Gabon income taxes will be settled when the government of Gabon lifts its own share of production.  Such settlements are expected to occur once or twice per year, depending on production levels.  At March 31, 2018, VAALCO had $1.8 million of foreign taxes payable attributable to such taxes.

During the first quarter of 2018, VAALCO reduced its debt by $2.1 million. At March 31, 2018, debt, net of deferred financing costs, totaled $7.0 million, of which $5.8 million is expected to be repaid during 2018 and was classified as current, reflecting the repayment terms of the loan agreement with the IFC.

*Conference Call*

As previously announced, the Company will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter financial and operating results May 8, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Interested parties may participate by dialing (844) 841-1668.  International parties may dial (661) 378-9859.  The confirmation code is 8093007.  This call will also be webcast on VAALCO’s website at www.vaalco.com. 

An audio replay will be available beginning approximately two hours after the end of the call and be available through May 22, 2018 by dialing (855) 859-2056.  International parties may dial (404) 537-3406. The confirmation code is 8093007.

*Forward Looking Statements *

This document includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this document that address activities, events, plans, expectations, objectives or developments that VAALCO expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.  These statements may include amounts due in connection with the Company’s withdrawal from Angola, expected sources of future capital funding and future liquidity, future operating losses, future changes in oil and natural gas prices, future strategic alternatives, capital expenditures, future drilling plans, prospect evaluations, negotiations with governments and third parties including with the government of the Republic of Gabon in connection with a revised production sharing contract, expectations regarding processing facilities, production and sales projections, reserve growth, and other issues related to our exit from Angola.  These statements are based on assumptions made by VAALCO based on its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.  Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond VAALCO's control.  These risks include, but are not limited to, oil and gas price volatility, inflation, general economic conditions, the Company's success in discovering, developing and producing reserves, production and sales differences due to timing of liftings, decisions by our current lender or future lenders, the risks associated with liquidity, the risk that our negotiations with the governments of the Republic of Gabon and the Republic of Angola will be unsuccessful, lack of availability of goods, services and capital, environmental risks, drilling risks, foreign regulatory and operational risks, and regulatory changes. 

These and other risks are further described in VAALCO's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, which will be filed shortly, and other reports filed with the SEC which can be reviewed at http://www.sec.gov, or which can be received by contacting VAALCO at 9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77042, (713) 623-0801.  Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.  VAALCO disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

*About VAALCO*

VAALCO Energy, Inc. is a Houston, Texas based independent energy company principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil. VAALCO’s strategy is to increase reserves and production through the development and exploitation of international oil and natural gas properties. The Company's properties and exploration acreage are located primarily in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea in West Africa.

*Investor Contact*
Phil Patman    713-623-0801

VAALCO ENERGY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

    *March 31, 2018*   *December 31, 2017*
*ASSETS*            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $  32,205    * * $  19,669   
Restricted cash      866    * * * *  842   
Receivables:            
Trade      8,260    * * * *  3,556   
Accounts with partners, net of allowance of $0.5 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017      88    * * * *  3,395   
Other      12    * * * *  100   
Crude oil inventory      1,279    * * * *  3,263   
Prepayments and other      3,767    * * * *  2,791   
Current assets - discontinued operations      3,030    * * * *  2,836   
Total current assets      49,507    * * * *  36,452   
Property and equipment - successful efforts method:            
Wells, platforms and other production facilities      390,279    * * * *  389,935   
Undeveloped acreage      10,000    * * * *  10,000   
Equipment and other      9,366    * * * *  9,432   
       409,645    * * * *  409,367   
Accumulated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment      (387,046 ) * * * *  (386,146 )
Net property and equipment      22,599    * * * *  23,221   
Other noncurrent assets:            
Restricted cash      968    * * * *  967   
Value added tax and other receivables, net of allowance of $6.6 million
and $6.5 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively      7,043    * * * *  6,925   
Deferred tax asset      1,260    * * * *  1,260   
Abandonment funding      10,808    * * * *  10,808   
Total assets   $  92,185    * * $  79,633   
        * *    
*LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY *            
Current liabilities:            
Accounts payable   $  10,269    * * $  11,584   
Accounts with partners      4,822    * *    —  
Accrued liabilities and other      13,477    * *    12,991   
Foreign taxes payable      1,849    * *    —  
Current portion of long term debt      5,833    * * * *  6,666   
Current liabilities - discontinued operations      15,002    * * * *  15,347   
Total current liabilities      51,252    * * * *  46,588   
Asset retirement obligations      20,434    * * * *  20,163   
Other long term liabilities      283    * * * *  284   
Long term debt, excluding current portion, net      1,119    * * * *  2,309   
Total liabilities      73,088    * * * *  69,344   
Commitments and contingencies            
Shareholders’ equity:            
Preferred stock, none issued, 500,000 shares authorized, $25 par value      —   * * * *  —  
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 66,443,971 shares issued, 58,862,876 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017      6,644    * * * *  6,644   
Additional paid-in capital      71,400    * * * *  71,251   
Less treasury stock 7,581,095 shares at cost as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017      (37,953 ) * * * *  (37,953 )
Accumulated deficit      (20,994 ) * * * *  (29,653 )
Total shareholders' equity      19,097    * * * *  10,289   
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $  92,185    * * $  79,633   
                 

VAALCO ENERGY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

    *Three Months Ended *
    *March 31, 2018* * * *March 31, 2017*   *December 31, 2017*
Revenues:                  
Oil and natural gas sales   $  27,645     $  21,266     $  17,156  
Operating costs and expenses:                  
Production expense      10,960        7,946        11,549  
Exploration expense      —        —        3  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization      1,124        1,869        918  
General and administrative expense      2,603        3,127        1,723  
General and administrative related to shareholder matters      —        15        —  
Bad debt expense (recovery) and other      (56 )      98        220  
Total operating costs and expenses      14,631        13,055        14,413  
Other operating income (expense), net      24        (63 )      (248 )
Operating income      13,038        8,148        2,495  
Other income (expense):                  
Interest expense, net      (354 )      (403 )      (306 )
Other, net      69        (116 )      2,684  
Total other income (expense), net      (285 )      (519 )      2,378  
Income from continuing operations before income taxes      12,753        7,629        4,873  
Income tax expense      4,042        3,194        1,339  
Income from continuing operations      8,711        4,435        3,534  
Loss from discontinued operations      (52 )      (176 )      (103 )
Net income   $  8,659     $  4,259     $  3,431  
                   
Basic net income (loss) per share:                  
Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ 0.15     $ 0.07     $ 0.06  
Loss from discontinued operations     0.00       0.00       0.00  
Net income per share   $ 0.15     $  0.07     $  0.06  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding      58,863        58,567        58,819  
Diluted net income (loss) per share:                  
Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ 0.15     $ 0.07     $ 0.06  
Loss from discontinued operations     0.00       0.00       0.00  
Net income per share   $ 0.15     $  0.07     $  0.06  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding      58,863        58,580        58,819  
                         

VAALCO ENERGY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

    *Three Months Ended March 31,*
    *2018* * * *2017*
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:            
Net income   $  8,659     $  4,259  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:            
Loss from discontinued operations      52        176  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   * *  1,124     * *  1,869  
Other amortization   * *  60     * *  97  
Unrealized foreign exchange gain   * *  (75 )   * *  (128 )
Stock-based compensation   * *  314     * *  154  
Commodity derivatives loss   * *  —     * *  180  
Bad debt expense (recovery) and other   * *  (56 )   * *  98  
Other operating (gain) loss, net   * *  (24 )   * *  63  
Operational expenses associated with equipment and other   * *  172     * *  —  
Change in operating assets and liabilities:            
Trade receivables   * *  (4,704 )   * *  255  
Accounts with partners   * *  8,129     * *  8,099  
Other receivables   * *  37     * *  40  
Crude oil inventory   * *  1,984     * *  (124 )
Value added tax and other receivables   * *  83     * *  (317 )
Prepayments and other   * *  (804 )   * *  536  
Accounts payable   * *  (1,291 )   * *  (9,066 )
Foreign taxes payable   * *  1,849     * *  —  
Accrued liabilities and other   * *  149     * *  (1,509 )
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities   * *  15,658     * *  4,682  
Net cash used in discontinued operating activities   * *  (591 )   * *  (584 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   * *  15,067     * *  4,098  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Property and equipment expenditures   * *  (423 )   * *  (768 )
Net cash used in continuing investing activities   * *  (423 )   * *  (768 )
Net cash used in discontinued investing activities   * *  —     * *  —  
Net cash used in investing activities   * *  (423 )   * *  (768 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from the issuances of common stock      —     * *  38  
Debt repayment   * *  (2,083 )   * *  (3,750 )
Borrowings   * *  —     * *  4,167  
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing financing activities   * *  (2,083 )   * *  455  
Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities   * *  —     * *  —  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   * *  (2,083 )   * *  455  
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH   * *  12,561     * *  3,785  
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   * *  32,286     * *  30,643  
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD   $  44,847     $  34,428  
                 

VAALCO ENERGY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Financial and Operating Statistics
(Unaudited)

    *Three Months Ended *
    *March 31, 2018* * * *March 31, 2017*   *December 31, 2017*
NET SALES DATA:                  
Oil (MBbls)      393      394      280
                   
Average daily sales volumes (bbls/day)      4,367      4,378      3,043
NET PRODUCTION DATA                  
Oil (MBbls)      325      416      364
Average daily production volumes (MBbls/day)  3,611      4,622      3,957
AVERAGE SALES PRICES:                  
Oil ($/Bbl)   $ 68.69   $ 51.99   $ 59.89
COSTS AND EXPENSES (PER Bbl OF SALES):                  
Production expense   $ 27.89   $ 20.17   $ 41.25
Production expense, excluding workovers*     27.17     20.44     29.12
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     2.86     4.74     3.28
General and administrative expense**     6.62     7.94     6.15
Property and equipment expenditures, cash basis (in thousands)   $  423   $  768   $  513
                   

*Workover costs excluded from the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and December 31, 2017 are $0.3 million, $ (0.1) million and $3.4 million, respectively.
**General and administrative expenses include $0.80, $0.39 and $0.59 barrel of oil of sales of non-cash stock-based compensation expense in the three months ended March 31, 2018, and 2017 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Adjusted EBITDAX is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure used by VAALCO’s management and by external users of the Company’s financial statements, such as industry analysts, lenders, rating agencies, investors and others who follow the industry as an indicator of the Company’s ability to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service or incur additional debt. Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP financial measure and as used herein represents net income before discontinued operations, interest income (expense) net, income tax expense, depletion, depreciation and amortization, impairment of proved properties, exploration expense, non-cash and other items including stock compensation expense and commodity derivative loss.

Adjusted EBITDAX has significant limitations, including that it does not reflect the Company’s cash requirements for capital expenditures, contractual commitments, working capital or debt service. Adjusted EBITDAX should not be considered as a substitute for net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAX excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income (loss) and operating income (loss) and these measures may vary among other companies. Therefore, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDAX may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The table below reconciles the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures to Adjusted EBITDAX.

VAALCO ENERGY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

    *Three Months Ended*
*Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDAX*   *March 31, 2018* * * *March 31, 2017*   *December 31, 2017*
Net income   $  8,659     $  4,259      3,431  
Add back:                  
Impact of discontinued operations      52        176      103  
Interest expense, net      354        403      306  
Income tax expense      4,042        3,194      1,339  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization      1,124        1,869      918  
Exploration expense      —        —      3  
Non-cash or unusual items:                  
Stock-based compensation      314        154      165  
Accrued liabilities reversal      —        —      (2,614 )
Shareholder matters      —        15      —  
Commodity derivative loss      —        180      61  
Equipment (recovery) write-offs      (24 )      63      —  
Bad debt expense (recovery) and other      (56 )      98      220  
Adjusted EBITDAX   $  14,465     $  10,411   $  3,932  
                   
                 
*Reconciliation of Changes in Working Capital From Continuing Operations * *March 31, 2018*   *December 31, 2017*   *Change*
Current assets $  46,477 * * $  33,616   $  12,861  
Current liabilities    36,250      31,241      5,009  
Working capital^(1) $  10,227   $  2,375   $  7,852  
                   

1. Excludes current assets and current liabilities attributable to discontinued operations. Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 hour ago.

Texas governor OKs Harris County flood control bond election

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Electronics LLC Releases Dolly Cart Explosion Proof 20-Watt LED Signal Light System

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KEMP, Texas, May 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leader in industrial lighting, Larson Electronics LLC, released an explosion proof LED signal light designed for portable signaling and illuminative safety in hazardous locations. This 20-watt light fixture includes two lamps mounted onto a portable dolly cart for easy transportation around worksites.The EPLCD-SML-2X10W-C-3WS-50C-MOD1 from Larson Electronics is an indicator lighting system for use in flammable environments, which includes one yellow strobe lamp and one green steady burn lamp. A 3-way switch allows operators to control the lights independently – the switch turns the green lamp on to indicate normal operations and turns the yellow lamps on to notify of a cautious situation.

Each 10-watt lamp incorporates a clear glass globe and colored LEDS, instead of a color globe with white incandescent lamps. This structure enhances light output and visibility, and greatly increases peak candela for the yellow strobe, which ensures operators will notice the flashes. The lights are constructed with a strong polyester powder coated copper-free aluminum casting that can withstand up to 1,490 pounds of PSI hydrostatic pressure, great for use in heavy wash down areas.

What makes this explosion proof lighting system perfect for inspections, maintenance, and other more temporary applications is the convenient dolly cart the lights are mounted on. This heavy-duty gauge aluminum dolly has a copper- aluminum back plate and 2 rubber wheels for seamless transportation. To meet explosion proof rating requirements the EPLCD-SML-2X10W-C-3WS-50C-MOD1 includes 50 feet of 16/3 chemical and abrasion resistant SOOW cord fitted with an explosion proof cord cap, so the unit can be plugged into an explosion proof outlet within the hazardous location site.

“There aren’t many explosion proof notification assemblies like this one,” said Rob Bresnahan, CEO of Larson Electronics LLC. “Given it’s simple and general lighting structure it can be used to indicate anything an operator chooses - green for complete, yellow for in progress – or use it as a warning system – there are a lot of possibilities. And given its portable nature the unit is perfect for turnarounds, inspections and other temporary needs.”

*About Larson Electronics LLC*: Larson Electronics LLC is a manufacturer of industrial lighting equipment and accessories. The company offers an extensive catalog of industry-grade lighting and power distribution products for the following sectors: manufacturing, construction, food processing, oil and gas, military, marine and automobile. Customers can benefit from the company’s hands-on, customized approach to lighting solutions. Larson Electronics provides expedited service for quotes, customer support and shipments.

*For further information, please contact:*
Rob Bresnahan, *President and CEO
*Toll-free: 1-800-369-6671
Phone: 214-616-6180
Fax: 903-498-3364
E-mail: sales@larsonelectronics.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/09a92a82-bcef-4794-be67-3876a803ea4e Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.

ChowNow Integrates with Instagram for In-App Food Ordering

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Restaurant customers can now order takeout and delivery directly from Instagram, powered by ChowNow

LOS ANGELES, May 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChowNow, the leading online ordering platform for local restaurants, today announced an integration with Instagram, allowing restaurants to accept takeout and delivery orders through the social network. Instagram’s “Start Order” button can be incorporated into restaurant profiles, allowing users to place orders directly through Instagram.An early crop of restaurants tested the feature with unanimously positive results. With its 11,500+ followers, HomeState, a Los Angeles-based Texas taco restaurant and longtime ChowNow partner, was eager to combine the reach of Instagram with the seamless ordering experience of ChowNow.

“Core to our values at HomeState is community. We’ve cultivated an amazing, engaged group on Instagram — and we can’t wait for those loyal HomeState fans to experience an even easier, more natural way of ordering takeout,” said owner and head chef Briana Valdez. “ChowNow has already extended our dining room from four tables to the entire city of Los Angeles. Now, its partnership with Instagram will exponentially grow our community even further and spread the HomeState story to more potential diners.”

This Instagram integration is just one of the ways in which ChowNow supports its local restaurant client base with the technology and marketing necessary to compete with chain institutions. With over 9,000 restaurant partners around the country, ChowNow’s restaurant-first business model allows its partners the freedom and flexibility to focus on making great food for their customers.

“Now more than ever, it’s important for local restaurants in our country to have a fighting chance,” said Chris Webb, ChowNow’s CEO and co-founder. “Our mission at ChowNow is to enable our restaurant partners to cultivate stronger customer relationships with the help of technology. Our relationship with Instagram expands the reach of these restaurants, allowing for more organic discovery, and ultimately empowering restaurants to better serve their customers.”

Instagram’s Start Order button is already available for all ChowNow restaurant partners. For those restaurants not working with ChowNow, learn more about the ways in which ChowNow supports its partners with data transparency, one-time finder’s fees, individual customer service, and marketing collaboration.

*About ChowNow*
ChowNow is where the best chefs and restaurants come together with people who care about food. Through ChowNow’s leading online ordering and marketing platform for restaurants, 9,000+ restaurants stay competitive in an increasingly tech-driven world. ChowNow enables diners to discover great new restaurants nearby and order directly from their websites, Facebook pages, and Instagram accounts. Founded in Los Angeles in 2011, ChowNow is dedicated to helping restaurants grow their takeout businesses, strengthen customer relationships, and compete with national chains using best-in-class technology. For more information, visit www.chownow.com.

*Press Contact*
ChowNow
press@chownow.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.

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Guerrero Joins North American Title Co. as Business Development Representative in Cherry Creek, Colorado, Branch

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DENVER (PRWEB) May 08, 2018

Diamond Guerrero has joined the Cherry Creek office of North American Title Co. (NATC) as a business development representative. She has seven years’ experience in sales and customer service in the Denver market and most recently worked as a leasing associate for luxury residential properties.

“Diamond brings a fresh perspective and energy to our industry, and our Colorado team is excited to bring a new generation on board,” said Felecia Burke, Metro sales manager, NATC. “Her problem-solving skills and ability to build relationships with real estate professionals and lenders are two of her greatest strengths. She will be a valuable asset for our Metro Denver residential sales team.”

Born and raised in Greeley, Guerrero majored in liberal studies at Aims Community College. She can be reached at the North American Title office at 101 University Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80206, and can be reached at telephone number (303) 316-3400.

About North American Title
With well over 1,300 associates and a network of branches from coast to coast, North American Title Group, LLC (NATG) is among the largest real estate settlement service providers in the United States. Consisting of both agent and underwriter operations, NATG reported annual net revenues in fiscal 2017 of $272.7 million. The company also has the resources and stability of being a wholly owned subsidiary of an S&P 500 company with over $18.7 billion in assets as of its fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 2017. North American Title’s agency network operates nationally under the name North American Title Co. and similar names (NATC) in 19 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia, in addition to the District of Columbia. Through our relationship with our expanding affiliate network, NATC provides real estate settlement services in all 50 states. NATG is headquartered in Miami, Florida. To learn more, visit http://www.nat.com Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

Fulcrum Partners Supports the AALU Annual Meeting

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., May 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the senior leadership of Fulcrum Partners LLC, executive benefits advisory, were among the thought leaders and influencers participating in this year’s Annual Meeting of the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU). Held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., the three-day event kicked off on Sunday, April 29, and attracted top life insurance sales professionals, attorneys, CPAs, trust officers, and other financial and legal professionals.Representing Fulcrum Partners at the meeting were Managing Directors: Bruce Brownell, (Ponte Vedra Beach); G. Scott Cahill, (Orlando); Steve Broadbent (Atlanta) and Andrew Hart, (Washington D.C.). Andy Hart explained, “The opportunity to participate in professional development workshops, to meet and network with our peers, and to gain and share critical insights on how tax reform has impacted products such as corporate owned life insurance (COLI) are only a few of the reasons we participate in AALU conferences. Fulcrum Partners values the role the AALU plays addressing key issues of life insurance and tax reform, estate and gift tax reform, and industry regulation.”

Political advocacy on behalf of the life insurance industry is at the core of AALU’s mission and a politically involved membership is central to AALU’s success.  During the conference, Steve Broadbent spent an afternoon on Capitol Hill discussing the impact of the recent tax reform legislation on the life insurance industry and sharing ideas with staff members of Georgia’s Senate and House delegations.

Scott Cahill conducted one of the conference break-out session workshops, covering the topic of business succession/continuity as explored through a case study of a medium-sized family business. He showed his peers how to structure a buy-sell agreement to skip one generation of estate taxes and how to develop incentive-based long-term incentive plans (LTIP) to retain and recruit professional (non-family) management without using company equity. 

The theme of this year’s annual meeting was “E4”, which represents the insurance professional’s commitment to “educate, engage, execute, and evolve”. Keynote speakers included leadership, diversity and inclusion consultant Ritu Bhasin, former NBA player and current Food Network host Walter Bond, social psychologist and bestselling author Amy Cuddy, film and television producer and CEO of Not Impossible Mick Ebeling and research scientist Andrew McAfee.

Brighthouse Financial, John Hancock Insurance, Northwestern Mutual, Pacific Life, Principal and Prudential were a few of the 2018 AALU Annual Meeting’s distinguished corporate sponsors.

Fulcrum Partners, an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, is an executive benefit advisory with more than $6 billion in assets under management and thirteen offices nationwide.

*Fulcrum Partners LLC:*

Fulcrum Partners LLC (www.fulcrumpartnersllc.com) is one of the nation's largest executive benefits consultancies. A wholly independent, member-owned firm, Fulcrum Partners is dedicated to helping organizations enhance their Total Rewards Strategy. Founded in 2007, today the company has offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Charleston, South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Delray Beach, Orlando and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; Honolulu, Hawaii; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California; Portland, Oregon; and Washington D.C. Learn more about the Fulcrum Partners executive benefits advisory team at https:// fulcrumpartnersllc.com/fulcrum-partners-team/.

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Valmark Securities, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, 130 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333-2431, 1-800-765-5201. Investment Advisory Services offered through Valmark Advisers, Inc., which is a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Fulcrum Partners LLC is a separate entity from Valmark Securities, Inc. and Valmark Advisers, Inc.

*ABOUT AALU*

For 60 years, AALU has been the trusted, influential voice for the life insurance community in Washington, DC. With a singular focus on the issues impacting life insurance products, professionals, and clients, AALU has a heritage of leadership and success.

CONTACT:
Bruce Brownell
904.296.2563
press@fulcrumpartnersllc.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 hour ago.
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