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8-K - NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC. FORM 8K DATED MARCH 2, 2011 - NORTHERN OIL & GAS, INC.form8k_03022011.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.  Announces 2010 Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter Results,
Record Production Volumes and Record Reserves

●    2010 Reserve Replacement of 1,183%
●    2010 Reserve Growth of 158%
●    Quarter-Over-Quarter Production Increased 36%, Exceeding Guidance
●    Quarter-Over-Quarter Oil and Gas Sales Increased 54%

WAYZATA, MINNESOTA — March 2, 2011 — Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE/AMEX: NOG) ("Northern Oil") today announced 2010 fiscal year record oil and gas sales of $59.5 million and earnings of $15.8 million, representing $0.31 per fully diluted share, excluding the impact of a mark-to-market charge from oil hedges. Including mark-to-market charges from oil hedges, Northern Oil had 2010 net earnings of $6.9 million, representing $0.14 per fully diluted share.

Oil and gas sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $23.9 million compared to $15.5 million for the third quarter of 2010, representing a 54% increase quarter-over-quarter.  For the fourth quarter of 2010, Northern Oil had a net profit of $7.3 million or $0.13 per fully diluted share, excluding the impact of a mark-to-market charge from oil hedges and a depletion adjustment. Including mark-to-market charges from oil hedges and a depletion adjustment, Northern Oil had a net loss of $1.75 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, representing a $0.03 loss per share.

 
2010 FISCAL YEAR AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS

Northern Oil’s production volumes for the 2010 fiscal year were an annual record of 888,914 barrels of oil equivalent ("BOE"), representing a 215% increase compared to the 2009 fiscal year.

Production volumes for the fourth quarter of 2010 were a quarterly record of 341,074 BOE, representing a 36% increase compared to the third quarter of 2010.  The fourth quarter production volume growth exceeded previous guidance of 30% to 35% and represents Northern Oil’s twelfth consecutive quarterly increase in production.

Fourth quarter 2010 production consisted of approximately 95% crude oil and 5% associated natural gas and other liquids.  Northern Oil exited the fourth quarter of 2010 with production volumes of approximately 5,204 BOE per day.  Northern Oil does not include flared and unsold gas volumes in its production figures.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, production was added from an additional 5.85 net wells.  Northern Oil has maintained a 100% drilling success rate in the Williston Basin Bakken and Three Forks trends since the company’s inception.

For the fiscal year 2010, Northern Oil’s average realized crude oil sale price was $70.09 per barrel, after taking into account a $0.55 per barrel loss due to the settlement of crude oil derivative contracts.  This compares to an average $56.85 per barrel realized price in the 2009 fiscal year, which took into account a $3.60 per barrel loss due to the settlement of crude oil derivative contracts.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, Northern Oil’s average realized price for crude oil was $70.49 per barrel, after taking into account a $4.25 per barrel loss due to the settlement of crude oil derivative contracts.  This compares to an average $69.64 per barrel realized price in the third quarter of 2010, which took into account a $3.22 per barrel gain due to the settlement of crude oil derivative contracts.

Northern Oil’s reported production expenses for fiscal year 2010 were $3.3 million, or $3.68 per BOE on an accrued basis, compared to $754,976, or $2.63 per BOE, on an accrued basis for fiscal year 2009.  Production expenses for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $1.3 million, or $3.69 per BOE, on an accrued basis, compared to $1.1 million, or $4.19 per BOE, on an accrued basis for the third quarter of 2010.

Depletion expense for fiscal year 2010 was $16.9 million, or $18.99 per BOE, compared to $4.3 million, or $15.06 per BOE, for fiscal year 2009.  Depletion expense for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $8.6 million, or $25.31 per BOE, compared to $3.8 million, or $15.06 per BOE, for the third quarter of 2010.   The fourth quarter included a depletion adjustment of $3.5 million.
 
General and Administrative (G&A) expenses, net of share based compensation, for fiscal year 2010 were $3.6 million, compared to $2.4 million in the fiscal year 2009.  G&A expenses, net of share based compensation, for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $1.1 million, compared to $899,661 in the third quarter 2010.

 
 
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ADJUSTED EBITDA

Northern Oil’s Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2010 was $47.1 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, which represents a 338% increase over Adjusted EBITDA of $10.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2009.  Northern Oil’s Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $18.2 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, which represents a 43% increase over Adjusted EBITDA of $12.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010.

Northern Oil defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income before (i) interest expense, (ii) income taxes, (iii) depreciation, depletion and amortization, (iv) accretion of abandonment liability, (v) pre-tax unrealized gain and losses on commodity risk and (vii) non-cash expenses relating to share-based payments recognized under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718.  Net income excluding unrealized mark-to-market hedging gains or losses, net income excluding unrealized mark-to-market hedging gains or losses and depletion adjustments and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures.  A reconciliation of these measures to GAAP is included in our accompanying financial tables found later in this release.  Northern Oil’s management believes the use of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors to gain an overall understanding of current financial performance.  Specifically, management believes the non-GAAP results included herein provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses and unrealized commodity gains and losses, and a depletion adjustment that management believes are not indicative of Northern Oil’s core operating results.  In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are used by Northern Oil’s management for budgeting and forecasting as well as subsequently measuring Northern Oil’s performance, and management believes that Northern Oil is providing investors with financial measures that most closely align to its internal measurement processes.


RESERVES

Using year-end SEC pricing parameters, Northern Oil’s proved reserves were 15.7 million BOE as of December 31, 2010.  Reserves using SEC pricing parameters were calculated using constant realized net prices of $70.46 per barrel of crude oil and $5.04 per 1,000 cubic feet (Mcf) of natural gas.  The 2010 proved reserves represent a 158% increase from 2009 estimated proved reserves and are comprised of approximately 14.0 million barrels of crude oil and 10.5 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas.  This increase in proved reserves equates to a 1,183% replacement of 2009 production.

Approximately 41% of Northern Oil's 2010 proved reserves are categorized as either proved developed producing or proved developed non-producing, meaning behind pipe.  Approximately 59% are classified as proved undeveloped.  As a non-operator, Northern Oil accounts for a limited number of proved undeveloped locations.

Northern Oil’s estimated future cash flows, discounted at an annual rate of 10% before giving effect to income taxes (commonly known as PV-10 value), for proved reserves at December 31, 2010 were $295.5 million, compared to $87.8 million at December 31, 2009, representing a 237% increase year-over-year.

Northern Oil’s independent reserve engineers also prepared a sensitivity case for Northern Oil’s reserves at December 31, 2010 using February 25, 2011 pricing parameters assuming a constant realized net price of $88.91 per barrel of crude oil (which represents the February 25, 2011 closing WTI crude oil price less Northern Oil’s 2010 weighted average deduction from spot price) and $5.04 per 1,000 Mcf of natural gas.  The sensitivity case calculated Northern Oil’s proved reserves as of December 31, 2010 at a $418.6 million pre-tax PV10% value.
 
 
 
 
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2011 DRILLING AND PRODUCTION GUIDANCE
 
As of March 1, 2011, Northern Oil controlled 147,407 net acres in the Williston Basin targeting the Bakken and Three Forks formations and owned working interests in 337 successful discoveries, consisting of 332 targeting the Bakken and Three Forks formations and five targeting Red River structures. Northern Oil is currently participating in 136 gross (13.32 net) Bakken or Three Forks wells drilling, awaiting completion or completing.
 
Northern Oil expects to spud approximately 10.6 net wells in the first quarter of 2011, and reaffirms its previous guidance of 36 net wells expected to be spud during 2011.  Northern Oil reaffirms its guidance to produce an average of 6,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD”) in 2011.
 
Northern Oil continues to develop its core Bakken and Three Forks acreage position at an accelerating pace.  According to the North Dakota Industrial Commission, approximately 168 rigs are currently drilling in the North Dakota Bakken and Three Forks plays, up from approximately 99 rigs drilling last year at this time.  The significant rig increase in the play continues to accelerate the development of Northern Oil’s core acreage position.

 
ACREAGE UPDATE

In 2010, Northern Oil acquired leasehold interests covering an aggregate of 56,858 net mineral acres for an average of $1,043 per net acre in its key prospect areas.  In the fourth quarter of 2010, Northern Oil acquired approximately 18,029 net mineral acres for an average of $954 per net acre in all of its key prospect areas in the form of both effective leases and top-leases spanning across the counties of Billings, Burke, Divide, Dunn, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Mountrail, Stark and Williams, North Dakota and Richland and Roosevelt, Montana.

During the first quarter of 2011 through March 1, 2011, Northern Oil has acquired 7,191 net acres at an average price of $1,956 per acre.  As of March 1, 2011, Northern Oil had 23,279 net developed acres and 11,596 net acres under the bit, which represents approximately 24% of Northern Oil’s total Bakken and Three Forks position.

Northern Oil’s current Bakken and Three Forks prospective acreage position will allow it to drill approximately 921 net wells based on six net wells per 960-acre average spacing unit.

 
HEDGING ACTIVITY

As of March 1, 2011, Northern Oil has hedged 1,789,000 barrels of oil using open commodity swaps settled in NYMEX WTI pricing at a weighted average price of approximately $87.00, as well as 451,000 barrels of crude oil collared between $85.00 and $101.75.  The swaps settle between February 2011 and December 2012.  The costless collar is used to establish floor and ceiling prices on anticipated crude oil and natural gas production.  There were no net premiums paid or received by Northern Oil related to the costless collar agreement. The current commodity swap portfolio represents approximately 58% of 2011 production, and 27% of anticipated 2012 volumes.
 

2011 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

Northern Oil expects to drill approximately 36 net wells in 2011 with drilling capital expenditures approximating $227 million.  Northern Oil currently expects to drill wells during 2011 at an average completed cost of $6.3 million per well.  Based on current, yet, evolving conditions in the field, Northern Oil currently expects to deploy additional funds toward further strategic acreage acquisitions during 2011.  Northern Oil currently expects to fund all 2011 drilling commitments using cash-on-hand, cash flow and its currently undrawn credit facility.

 
 
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RECENT COMPLETION HIGHLIGHTS

The following table illustrates recent completion highlights in which Northern Oil participated with a working interest (“WI”).
 
WELL NAME
OPERATOR
COUNTY/STATE
WI
IP/BOEPD*
JEANIE 25-36 #2H
URSA
MCKENZIE, ND
54.58%
1,185
HOVDEN #1-20H
SINCLAIR
DUNN, ND
45.72%
1,325
MOLE #1-20H
SLAWSON
MOUNTRAIL, ND
35.27%
1,565**
SILENCER #1-29H
SLAWSON
MOUNTRAIL, ND
32.06%
1,172**
BANDIT #2-29H
SLAWSON
MOUNTRAIL, ND
26.25%
1,245
STAMPEDE #1-36-25H
SLAWSON
WILLIAMS, ND
25.00%
1,234**
LOSTWOOD #13-25H
EOG
MOUNTRAIL, ND
22.92%
811
VONA #1-13H
CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE, ND
20.31%
921
DARCY DIRKACH #14-12H
MARATHON
DUNN, ND
14.79%
695
LIBERTY #3-14H
EOG
MOUNTRAIL, ND
13.75%
741
MUSKRAT #1-28-33H
SLAWSON
MOUNTRAIL, ND
12.83%
1,453**
HOLTE #1-32H
CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE, ND
12.50%
933
ZI PAYETTE #10-15H
ZENERGY
MCKENZIE, ND
12.50%
1,323
VIXEN  #1-19-30H
SLAWSON
MOUNTRAIL, ND
6.70%
2,218
ROUND PRAIRIE #2-20H
EOG
WILLIAMS, ND
5.00%
539
KOSTELECKY #31-6H
FIDELITY
STARK, ND
5.00%
1,343
 
 

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* The “IP BOEPD” means the initial production (“IP”) rate expressed in barrels of oil equivalent per day.  The IP rate is the 24-hour “Peak Production Rate.” Peak Production Rates may be established following the initial day of production, depending on operator design or well flowback profiles.  The IP rate may be estimated based on other third party estimates or limited data available at this time.

** The IP BOEPD for this well is computed using crude oil production only, without taking into consideration any associated natural gas production.


MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Michael Reger, CEO, commented: “2010 was a transformational year for Northern Oil as a significant portion of our Bakken position turned to production. With over 24% of our Bakken and Three Forks position developed or under the bit, we believe we are moving ahead at an excellent pace.  Importantly, we continue to drive shareholder value with our non-operated franchise by acquiring acreage significantly below levels indicated in recent publicly-announced transactions conducted by other industry participants.  We believe our expertise and specialty in non-operated interests continues to yield excellent results and look forward to continuing to add to our inventory throughout 2011.  With our cash position in excess of $150 million and an undrawn $100 million revolving credit facility, we retain significant liquidity to grow and develop our substantial Bakken position.  We continue to be impressed by the extensions of the field and the down-spacing potential that is now clearly evident.  We wish to thank all the operators with which we have participated for their innovation in this premier oil resource play.”
 
 
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YEAR END AND FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE TELECONFERENCE CALL
 
In conjunction with Northern Oil’s release of its financial and operating results, investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.  Details for the conference call are as follows:
 
Dial-In Number:  (866) 225-2976 (US/Canada) and (703) 639-1127 (International)
Conference ID:   1508609 - Northern Oil and Gas Year End and Fourth Quarter Earnings Release
Replay Dial-In Number: (866) 837-8032 (US/Canada)
Replay Access Code:     1508609 - Replay will be available through March 16, 2011

 
ABOUT NORTHERN OIL AND GAS
 
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. is an exploration and production company based in Wayzata, Minnesota.  Northern Oil's core area of focus is the Williston Basin Bakken and Three Forks trend in North Dakota and Montana.

More information about Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.  can be found at www.NorthernOil.com.


SAFE HARBOR

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).  All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report regarding our financial position, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, industry conditions, and indebtedness covenant compliance are forward-looking statements.  When used in this report, forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by terms or phrases such as “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “goal,” “will,” “should,” “may” or other words and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes.  Items contemplating or making assumptions about, actual or potential future sales, market size, collaborations, and trends or operating results also constitute such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors (many of which are beyond our Company’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including the following, general economic or industry conditions, nationally and/or in the communities in which our Company conducts business, changes in the interest rate environment, legislation or regulatory requirements, conditions of the securities markets, our ability to raise capital, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, financial or political instability, acts of war or terrorism, other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technical factors affecting our Company’s operations, products, services and prices.

We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events.  While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.

CONTACT:

Investor Relations
Erik Nerhus
952-476-9800

 
 
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NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
PRELIMINARY BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
(UNAUDITED)

   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
 CURRENT ASSETS
           
 Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ 152,110,701     $ 6,233,372  
 Trade Receivables
    22,033,647       7,025,011  
 Prepaid Drilling Costs
    13,225,650       1,454,034  
 Prepaid Expenses
    345,695       143,606  
 Other Current Assets
    475,967       201,314  
 Short - Term Investments
    39,726,700       24,903,476  
 Deferred Tax Asset
    5,100,000       2,057,000  
 Total Current Assets
    233,018,360       42,017,813  
                 
 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
               
 Oil and Natural Gas Properties, Full Cost Method of Accounting
               
 Proved
    158,846,475       42,939,097  
 Unproved
    136,135,163       53,862,529  
 Other Property and Equipment
    2,479,199       439,656  
 Total Property and Equipment
    297,460,837       97,241,282  
 Less - Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion
    22,152,356       5,091,198  
 Total Property and Equipment, Net
    275,308,481       92,150,084  
                 
 DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
    1,367,124       1,427,071  
 Total Assets
  $ 509,693,965     $ 135,594,968  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
 Accounts Payable
  $ 48,500,204     $ 6,419,534  
 Line of Credit
    -       834,492  
 Accrued Expenses
    2,829       316,977  
 Derivative Liability
    11,145,319       1,320,679  
 Other Liabilities
    18,574       18,574  
 Total Current Liabilities
    59,666,926       8,910,256  
                 
 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
 Revolving Line of Credit
    -       -  
 Derivative Liability
    5,022,657       1,459,374  
 Subordinated Notes
    -       500,000  
 Other Noncurrent Liabilities
    477,900       243,888  
 Total Long-Term Liabilities
    5,500,557       2,203,262  
 
               
 DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY
    9,167,000       922,000  
 Total Liabilities
    74,334,483       12,035,518  
                 
 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
 Preferred Stock, Par Value$.001; 5,000,000 Authorized,
               
 No Shares Outstanding
    -       -  
Common Stock, Par Value $.001; 95,000,000 Authorized, 62,129,424
         
 Outstanding (2009 – 43,911,044 Shares Outstanding)
    62,129       43,912  
 Additional Paid-In Capital
    428,484,092       124,884,266  
 Retained Earnings
    7,759,192       841,892  
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    (945,931 )     (2,210,620 )
 Total Stockholders' Equity
    435,359,482       123,559,450  
 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 509,693,965     $ 135,594,968  
                 
 
 
 
 
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NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, 2009, AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
               
2008
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Adjusted
 
 REVENUES
                 
 Oil and Gas Sales
  $ 59,488,284     $ 15,171,824     $ 3,542,994  
 Gain (Loss) on Settled Derivatives
    (469,607 )     (624,541 )     778,885  
 Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    (14,545,477 )     (363,414 )     -  
 Other Revenue
    85,900       37,630       -  
      44,559,100       14,221,499       4,321,879  
                         
 OPERATING EXPENSES
                       
 Production Expenses
    3,288,482       754,976       70,954  
 Production Taxes
    5,477,975       1,300,373       203,182  
 General and Administrative Expense
    7,204,442       3,686,330       2,091,289  
 Depletion of Oil and Gas Properties
    16,884,563       4,250,983       677,915  
 Depreciation and Amortization
    176,595       91,794       67,060  
 Accretion of Discount on Asset Retirement Obligations
    21,755       8,082       1,030  
 Total Expenses
    33,053,812       10,092,538       3,111,430  
                         
 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    11,505,288       4,128,961       1,210,449  
                         
 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
    (168,988 )     135,991       383,891  
                         
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    11,336,300       4,264,952       1,594,340  
                         
 INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)
    4,419,000       1,466,000       (830,000 )
                         
 NET INCOME
  $ 6,917,300     $ 2,798,952     $ 2,424,340  
                         
 Net Income Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.14     $ 0.08     $ 0.08  
                         
 Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.14     $ 0.08     $ 0.07  
                         
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic
    50,387,203       36,705,267       31,920,747  
                         
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    50,778,245       36,877,070       32,653,552  
                         

 
 
 
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NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010, 2009, AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
               
2008
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Adjusted
 
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                 
 Net Income
  $ 6,917,300     $ 2,798,952     $ 2,424,340  
 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by
                       
 Operating Activities:
                       
 Depletion of Oil and Gas Properties
    16,884,563       4,250,983       677,915  
 Depreciation and Amortization
    176,595       91,794       67,060  
 Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
    455,302       459,343       -  
 Accretion of Discount on Asset Retirement Obligations
    21,755       8,082       1,030  
 Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    4,419,000       1,466,000       (830,000 )
 Issuance of Stock for Consulting Fees
    -       -       49,875  
 Net Loss on Sale of Available for Sale Securities
    58,524       -       381  
 Market Value adjustment of Derivative Instruments
    14,545,477       363,414       (95,148 )
 Lease Incentives Received
    -       -       91,320  
 Amortization of Deferred Rent
    (18,573 )     (18,573 )     (17,026 )
 Share - Based Compensation Expense
    3,566,133       1,213,292       105,375  
 Changes in Working Capital and Other Items:
                       
 Increase in Trade Receivables
    (15,008,636 )     (4,996,070 )     (2,028,941 )
 Increase (Decrease) in Other Receivables
    -       874,453       (874,453 )
 Increase in Prepaid Expenses
    (202,089 )     (72,052 )     (45,874 )
 Increase in Other Current Assets
    (274,653 )     (158,334 )     -  
 Increase in Accounts Payable
    42,080,670       4,484,724       1,821,556  
 Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Expenses
    (314,148 )     (953,098 )     1,159,082  
 Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
    73,307,220       9,812,910       2,506,492  
                         
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
                       
 Purchases of Other Equipment and Furniture
    (2,039,543 )     (31,256 )     (363,631 )
 Decrease (Increase) in Prepaid Drilling Costs
    (11,771,616 )     (1,449,485 )     359,741  
 Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Properties
    297,877       -       468,609  
 Purchase of Available for Sale Securities
    (48,679,264 )     (24,106,294 )     (3,800,524 )
 Proceeds from Sale of Available for Sale Securities
    34,699,651       800,000       975,000  
 Purchase of Oil and Gas Properties
    (180,400,555 )     (47,061,666 )     (37,997,157 )
 Net Cash Used For Investing Activities
    (207,893,450 )     (71,848,701 )     (40,357,962 )
                         
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                       
 Increase in Margin Loan
    -       -       1,650,720  
 Payments on Line of Credit
    (834,492 )     (816,228 )     -  
 Advances on Revolving Credit Facility
    5,300,000       29,750,000       -  
 Repayments on Revolving Credit Facility
    (5,300,000 )     (29,750,000 )     -  
 Cash Paid for Listing Fee
    -       -       (65,000 )
 Proceeds from Derivatives
    -       -       95,148  
 Increase (Decrease) in Subordinated Notes, net
    (500,000 )     500,000          
 Debt Issuance Costs Paid
    (395,355 )     (1,190,061 )     -  
 Proceeds from the Issuance of Common Stock - Net of Issuance Costs
    282,193,406       68,994,736       25,904,858  
 Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options
    -       -       933,800  
 Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    280,463,559       67,488,447       28,519,526  
                         
 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    145,877,329       5,452,656       (9,331,944 )
                         
 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    6,233,372       780,716       10,112,660  
                         
 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – END OF PERIOD
  $ 152,110,701     $ 6,233,372     $ 780,716  
                         
                         
 Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
                       
 Cash Paid During the Period for Interest
  $ 169,232     $ 624,717     $ -  
 Cash Paid During the Period for Income Taxes
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
                         
 Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities:
                       
 Purchase of Oil and Gas Properties through Issuance of Common Stock
  $ 12,679,422     $ 1,115,738     $ 2,084,372  
 Payment of Consulting Fees through Issuance of Common Stock
  $ -     $ -     $ 49,875  
 Payment of Compensation through Issuance of Common Stock
  $ 8,733,215     $ 1,213,292     $ 105,375  
 Capitalized Asset Retirement Obligations
  $ 232,258     $ 137,222     $ 60,407.00  
 Cashless Exercise of Stock Options
  $ -     $ 518,000     $ -  
 Fair Value of Warrants Issued for Debt Issuance Costs
  $ -     $ 221,153     $ -  
 Payment of Debt Issuance Costs through Issuance of Common Stock
  $ -     $ 475,200     $ -  
                         



 
 
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NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
 
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
             
   
Three Months
   
Three Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
 REVENUES
           
 Oil and Gas Sales
  $ 15,541,520     $ 23,913,044  
 Gain (Loss) on Settled Derivatives
    776,010       (1,372,553 )
Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    (6,449,577 )     (11,356,283 )
 Other Revenue
    15,868       37,784  
      9,883,821       11,221,992  
                 
 OPERATING EXPENSES
               
 Production Expenses
    1,084,769       1,309,956  
 Production Taxes
    1,604,608       2,203,224  
 General and Administrative Expense
    1,624,071       1,961,860  
 Depletion of Oil and Gas Properties
    3,767,712       8,632,410  
 Depreciation and Amortization
    60,300       65,398  
 Accretion of Discount on Asset Retirement Obligations
    18,025       (9,022 )
 Total Expenses
    8,159,485       14,163,826  
                 
 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
    1,724,336       (2,941,834 )
                 
 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
    (117,110 )     180,412  
                 
 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    1,607,226       (2,761,422 )
                 
 INCOME TAX PROVISION
    620,000       (1,011,000 )
                 
 NET INCOME
  $ 987,226     $ (1,750,422 )
                 
 Net Income Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.03 )
                 
 Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ (0.03 )
                 
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic
    51,519,732       55,854,487  
                 
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    52,145,181       56,287,837  
 
 
 
 
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USE OF NON GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
 
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Net Income Excluding
 
Unrealized Mark-to-Market Hedging Losses
 
                   
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
Adjusted
 
 Net Income
  $ 6,917,300     $ 2,798,952     $ 2,424,340  
                         
 Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    14,545,477       363,414       -  
                         
 Tax Impact
    (5,649,000 )     (140,000 )     -  
                         
 Net Income without the Effect of Certain Items
  $ 15,813,777     $ 3,022,366     $ 2,424,340  
                         
 Net Income Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.31     $ 0.08     $ 0.08  
                         
 Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.31     $ 0.08     $ 0.07  
                         
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic
    50,387,203       36,705,267       31,920,747  
                         
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    50,778,245       36,877,070       32,653,552  
                         
 Net Income Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.14     $ 0.08     $ 0.08  
                         
Change due to Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    0.28       -       -  
                         
 Change due to Tax Impact
    ( 0.11 )     -       -  
                         
 Net Income without Effect of Certain Items Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.31     $ 0.08     $ 0.08  
                         
 Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.14     $ 0.08     $ 0.07  
                         
Change due to Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    0.28       -       -  
                         
 Change due to Tax Impact
    (0.11 )     -       -  
                         
 Net Income without Effect of Certain Items Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.31     $ 0.08     $ 0.07  
 

 
 
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Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Net Income Excluding
Unrealized Mark-to-Market Hedging Gain or Losses
And Depletion Adjustment

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2010
 
 Net Income
  $ 987,226     $ (1,750,422 )
                 
 Adjustment to Depletion Expense
    -       3,495,836  
                 
 Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    6,449,577       11,356,283  
                 
 Tax Impact
    (2,475,000 )     (5,792,000 )
                 
 Earnings without Effect of Certain Items
  $ 4,961,803     $ 7,309,697  
                 
 Net Income Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
                 
 Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
                 
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic
    51,519,732       55,854,487  
                 
 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    52,145,181       56,287,837  
                 
 Net Income Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.03 )
                 
 Change due to Adjustment of Depletion Expense
    -       0.06  
                 
 Change due to Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    0.13       0.20  
                 
 Change due to Tax Impact of Non-GAAP Measurements
    (0.05 )     (0.10 )
                 
 Net Income without Effect of Certain Items Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  
                 
 Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ (0.03 )
                 
 Change due to Adjustment of Depletion Expense
    -       0.06  
                 
 Change due to Mark-to-Market of Derivative Instruments
    0.13       0.20  
                 
 Change due to Tax Impact of Non-GAAP Measurements
    (0.05 )     (0.10 )
                 
 Net Income without Effect of Certain Items Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.10     $ 0.13  

 
 
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Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
 
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
As Adjusted
 
Net Income
  $ 6,917,300     $ 2,798,952     $ 2,424,340  
Add Back:
                       
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    4,419,000       1,466,000       (830,000 )
 Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Accretion  
    17,082,913       4,350,859       746,005  
Share Based Compensation
    3,566,133       1,233,507       105,375  
Mark-to-Market Derivative Instruments
    14,545,477       363,414       -  
Interest Expense
    583,376       535,094       28,976  
          Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 47,114,199     $ 10,747,826     $ 2,474,696  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.94     $ 0.29     $ 0.08  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.93     $ 0.29     $ 0.08  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic
    50,387,203       36,705,267       31,920,747  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    50,778,245       36,877,070       32,653,552  

 

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share – Basic
 
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
As Adjusted
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.14     $ 0.08     $ 0.08  
(As Reported)
                       
Add Back:
                       
      Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    0.09       0.04       (0.02 )
      Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, and Accretion
    0.34       0.12       0.02  
Share Based Compensation
    0.07       0.03       0.00  
Mark-to-Market Derivative Instruments
    0.29       0.01       -  
Interest Expense
    0.01       0.01       0.00  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.94     $ 0.29     $ 0.08  
(Adjusted for Non-GAAP Measurement)
                       



Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share – Diluted
 
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
               
As Adjusted
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.14     $ 0.08     $ 0.07  
(As Reported)
                       
Add Back:
                       
      Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    0.09       0.04       (0.02 )
      Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, and Accretion
    0.34       0.12       0.02  
Share Based Compensation
    0.07       0.03       0.01  
Mark-to-Market Derivative Instruments
    0.28       0.01       -  
Interest Expense
    0.01       0.01       0.00  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.93     $ 0.29     $ 0.08  
(Adjusted for Non-GAAP Measurement)
                       


 
 
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Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
Net Income
  $ 987,226     $ (1,750,422 )
Add Back:
               
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    620,000       (1,011,000 )
      Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, and Accretion
               
Share Based Compensation
    724,410       835,354  
   Mark-to-Market Derivative Instruments
    6,449,577       11,356,283  
Interest Expense
    145,182       127,672  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 12,772,433     $ 18,246,672  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share - Basic
  $ 0.25     $ 0.33  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share - Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.32  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic
    51,519,732       55,854,487  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
    52,145,181       56,287,837  
 

Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share – Basic

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2010
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share – Basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.03 )
(As Reported)
               
                 
Add Back:
               
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    0.01       (0.02 )
  Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, and Accretion
    0.07       0.16  
Share Based Compensation
    0.01       0.01  
       Mark-to-Market Derivative Instruments
    0.13       0.20  
   Interest Expense
    0.01       0.01  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share – Basic
  $ 0.25     $ 0.33  
(Adjusted for Non-GAAP Measurements)
               
                 
 
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share – Diluted

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2010
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share – Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ (0.03 )
(As Reported)
               
                 
Add Back:
               
  Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    0.01       (0.02 )
Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, and Accretion
    0.07       0.15  
 Share Based Compensation
    0.01       0.01  
Mark-to-Market Derivative Instruments
    0.12       0.20  
Interest Expense
    0.01       0.01  
Adjusted EBITDA Per Common Share – Diluted
  $ 0.24     $ 0.32  
(Adjusted for Non-GAAP Measurements)
               

 
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