Quicksilver Resources Reports Year 2004 Financial Results

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quicksilver Resources Inc. today reported net income for fourth quarter 2004 of $9.9 million on revenues of $52.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share. The company's comparative fourth quarter 2003 net income was $5.8 million on revenues of $36.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. Net cash from operating activities for the fourth quarter 2004 was $37.3 million versus $19.0 million for the fourth quarter 2003.

Net income for the full year 2004 was $31.3 million on revenues of $179.7 million, or $0.62 per diluted share. This compares to full year 2003 net income of $16.2 million on revenues of $140.9 million or $0.35 per diluted share. The 2003 net income included a charge of $2.3 million related to the cumulative effect of implementing an accounting change of $0.06 per diluted share. For the full year 2004, net cash from operating activities, as presented in the attached Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, was $99.4 million, as compared to net cash from operating activities of $59.3 million for the same period in 2003.

Production

Natural gas production for the fourth quarter of 2004 was 10.7 billion cubic feet (Bcf), or 117 million cubic feet per day (Mmcf/d), versus production of 9.3 Bcf for the same period in 2003, with an average of 101 Mmcf/d. The price realized for the company's gas production in the fourth quarter of 2004 averaged $4.24 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), compared to the $3.35 per Mcf received in the same period of 2003. Natural gas, including natural gas liquids, comprised 93 percent of the company's total production in the fourth quarter of 2004.

Crude oil production for the 2004 fourth quarter was 130,000 barrels, or 1,413 barrels per day, as compared to 188,000 barrels of production in the fourth quarter of 2003. Oil production for the quarter was impacted by the sale of various Wyoming properties which were producing approximately 500 barrels per day. Oil prices realized for the fourth quarter of 2004 averaged $38.75 per barrel versus $24.35 per barrel for the prior year fourth quarter.

Natural gas liquids production for the fourth quarter 2004 was 32,000 barrels versus 39,000 barrels in the fourth quarter of 2003. The price realized for natural gas liquids averaged $37.21 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2004, compared to the average of $20.50 per barrel realized in the fourth quarter of 2003.

Full year 2004 natural gas production totaled 39.4 Bcf at an average price per Mcf of $3.83 as compared to 34.5 Bcf during 2003 at $3.38 per Mcf. Crude production for 2004 was 689,000 barrels at an average price per barrel of $33.07 versus 808,000 barrels at $24.23 per barrel in 2003. The company produced 129,000 barrels of natural gas liquids at an average price of $28.52 per barrel in 2004 as compared to 135,000 barrels in 2003 at an average price of $21.50 per barrel.

Operations Update and Year-end Reserves

Quicksilver, through its Canadian subsidiary MGV Energy Inc., continues to produce in excess of 40 million cubic feet per day of natural gas (MMcf/d) (net) in Canada. Spring thaw has begun in Alberta, so there will be limits on the amount of drilling and other field work that can be done during this period, which could continue through May. The company is on target to exceed 55 MMcf/d of Canadian production by year-end.

In the Barnett Shale project, located in north Texas, the company has drilled 13 wells owned entirely by the company and completed nine wells to date, in addition to participating in seven non-operated wells. Initial natural gas production rates from the last four operated wells have ranged from 2.0 to 2.8 MMcf/d, and current gross production from both operated and non-operated Barnett wells is approximately 12 MMcf/d (6 MMcf/d net). The BTU content of the gas is averaging between 1,150 and 1,250 BTU's. Quicksilver currently holds over 208,000 net acres of leases in the play and has shot more than 80 square miles of three-dimensional seismic.

Quicksilver's total proved oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2004 were 968 billion cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe), as compared to 2003 year-end reserves of 881 Bcfe. This includes 261 Bcf related to Canadian reserves which was an increase of 78 percent over 2003 reserves of 147 Bcf. The reserves also included 22 Bcf of natural gas and more than two million barrels of natural gas liquids, or a total of 37 Bcfe, from the Barnett Shale drilling. Most of the company's drilling in 2004, particularly in Canada, was dedicated to moving proved undeveloped reserves into the producing category. Natural gas, including natural gas liquids, accounted for 94 percent of Quicksilver's total proved reserves at the end of 2004. Seventy-seven percent of the company's 2004 year-end reserves were classified as proved developed. The reserve replacement rate for all sources was 345 percent. This ratio is calculated by dividing proved reserve extensions, discoveries, revisions and purchases of 153 Bcfe by production for the twelve month period of 44 Bcfe.

Glenn Darden, President and CEO, commented on the year. "Our team worked very hard in 2004 to put the company in a position to accelerate our growth. In Canada, we are improving our per well production rates as we bring on development projects north of the Palliser Block. Quicksilver delayed completion of several wells in the Barnett in November and December to study results from recent advancements in completion technology. Completion of these wells in January and February resulted in much better production performance. We will continue to refine our stimulations to maximize the potential from this very exciting project."

Conference Call

The company's conference call to discuss operating and financial results is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. central time. Quicksilver invites interested persons to participate in the conference call by dialing (877) 313-7932, ID number 3379861 between 9:50 and 9:55 a.m. central time. A digital replay of the conference call will be available at 1:00 p.m. central time the same day, and will remain available for one week. The replay can be dialed at (800) 642-1687 and reference should be made to the conference ID number 3379861. The call will also be broadcast live via Internet webcast on the company's website, http://www.qrinc.com/ , linking through the "Investor Relations" page and the "Presentations & Conference Calls" link.

About Quicksilver Resources

Fort Worth, Texas-based Quicksilver Resources is a natural gas and crude oil production company engaged in the development and acquisition of long- lived natural gas and crude oil properties. The company, widely recognized as a leader in the development and production of unconventional natural gas reserves, including coal bed methane, shale gas, and tight sands gas, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KWK). It has U.S. offices in Fort Worth, Texas; Granbury, Texas; Gaylord, Michigan; Corydon, Indiana and Cut Bank, Montana. Quicksilver also has a Canadian subsidiary, MGV Energy Inc., located in Calgary, Alberta. For more information about Quicksilver Resources, visit http://www.qrinc.com/ .

The statements in this press release regarding future events, occurrences, circumstances, activities, performance, outcomes and results are forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although these statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of Quicksilver's management, the matters addressed herein are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual activities, performance, outcomes and results to differ materially from those indicated. Factors that could result in such differences or otherwise materially affect Quicksilver's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows include: changes in general economic conditions; fluctuations in natural gas and crude oil prices; failure or delays in achieving expected production from natural gas and crude oil exploration and development projects; uncertainties inherent in estimates of natural gas and crude oil reserves and predicting natural gas and crude oil reservoir performance; competitive conditions in our industry; actions taken by third-party operators, processors and transporters; changes in the availability and cost of capital; operating hazards, natural disasters, weather-related delays, casualty losses and other matters beyond our control; the effects of existing and future laws and governmental regulations; and the effects of existing or future litigation; as well as other factors disclosed in Quicksilver's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC. Unaudited Selected Operating Results Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2004 2003 2004 2003 Production: Natural gas (MMcf) 10,725 9,293 39,351 34,536 Oil (MBbls) 130 188 689 808 NGL (MBbls) 32 39 129 135 Total (MMcfe) 11,696 10,659 44,257 40,192 Average Daily Production: Natural gas (Mcf) 116,577 101,015 107,516 94,619 Oil (Bbl) 1,413 2,048 1,882 2,213 NGL (Bbl) 345 426 352 369 Total (Mcfe) 127,128 115,858 120,922 110,115 Average Sales Price Per Unit (excluding effects of hedging): Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 5.38 $ 4.07 $ 4.89 $ 4.47 Oil (per Bbl) $ 45.19 $ 26.09 $ 36.53 $ 26.69 NGL (per Bbl) $ 37.21 $ 20.50 $ 28.52 $ 21.50 Total (per Mcfe) $ 5.54 $ 4.05 $ 5.00 $ 4.44 Average Sales Price Per Unit (including effects of hedging): Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 4.24 $ 3.35 $ 3.83 $ 3.38 Oil (per Bbl) $ 38.75 $ 24.35 $ 33.07 $ 24.23 NGL (per Bbl) $ 37.21 $ 20.50 $ 28.52 $ 21.50 Total (per Mcfe) $ 4.42 $ 3.43 $ 4.00 $ 3.46 Expense per Mcfe: Production cost $ 1.22 $ 1.09 $ 1.24 $ 1.08 Production taxes $ 0.25 $ 0.19 $ 0.23 $ 0.22 General and administrative expenses $ 0.31 $ 0.20 $ 0.29 $ 0.20 Depletion, depreciation and accretion $ 1.02 $ 0.84 $ 0.92 $ 0.80 QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS In thousands, except for share data - Unaudited December 31, December 31, 2004 2003 (a) ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,947 $ 4,116 Accounts receivable 38,037 26,247 Current deferred income taxes 3,523 11,760 Inventories and other current assets 8,689 7,588 Total current assets 66,196 49,711 Investments in and advances to equity affiliates 8,254 9,173 Properties, plant and equipment - net ("full cost") 802,610 604,576 Other assets 11,274 3,474 $888,334 $666,934 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Current portion of long-term debt $ 356 $ 339 Accounts payable 28,407 17,954 Accrued derivative obligations 12,784 34,577 Accrued liabilities 41,904 27,644 Total current liabilities 83,451 80,514 Long-term debt 399,134 249,097 Derivative obligations --- 9,662 Asset retirement obligations 17,967 15,135 Deferred income taxes 83,506 70,710 Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 1 share issued and outstanding --- --- Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 and 80,000,000 shares authorized, 52,690,971 and 52,045,726 shares issued, respectively 527 520 Paid in capital in excess of par value 200,941 194,246 Treasury stock of 2,568,611 and 2,578,904 shares, respectively (10,258) (10,299) Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,762 (17,683) Retained earnings 106,304 75,032 304,276 241,816 $888,334 $666,934 (a) Share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect a two-for- one stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend in June 2004. The split did not affect treasury shares. QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME In thousands, except for per share data - Unaudited For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2004 2003(a) 2004 2003(a) Revenues Oil, gas and related product sales $51,706 $36,552 $177,173 $139,037 Other revenue 722 273 2,556 1,912 Total revenues 52,428 36,825 179,729 140,949 Expenses Oil and gas production costs 17,235 13,725 65,186 52,194 Other operating costs 404 299 1,250 1,301 Depletion, depreciation and accretion 11,890 8,973 40,691 32,067 Provision for doubtful accounts 153 87 153 87 General and administrative 3,644 2,125 12,934 8,133 Total expenses 33,326 25,209 120,214 93,782 Income from equity affiliates 298 222 1,178 1,331 Operating income 19,400 11,838 60,693 48,498 Other income-net (278) (71) (415) (186) Interest expense 4,416 3,489 15,662 20,182 Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 15,262 8,420 45,446 28,502 Income tax expense 5,316 2,665 14,174 9,997 Net income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 9,946 5,755 31,272 18,505 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax --- --- --- 2,297 Net income $9,946 $5,755 $31,272 $16,208 Basic net income per common share: Net income before cumulative effect of accounting change $ 0.20 $ 0.12 $ 0.63 $ 0.41 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax --- --- --- (0.05) Net income $ 0.20 $ 0.12 $ 0.63 $ 0.36 Diluted net income per common share: Net income before cumulative effect of accounting change $ 0.19 $ 0.11 $ 0.62 $ 0.41 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax --- --- --- (0.06) Net income $ 0.19 $ 0.11 $ 0.62 $ 0.35 Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 50,015 49,448 49,769 44,789 Diluted 53,166 50,334 51,343 45,689 (a) Share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect a two-for- one stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend in June 2004. The split did not affect treasury shares. QUICKSILVER RESOURCES INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS In thousands-Unaudited For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 2003 Operating activities: Net income $ 31,272 $ 16,208 Charges and credits to net income not affecting cash Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax --- 2,297 Depletion, depreciation and accretion 40,691 32,067 Deferred income taxes 12,989 9,736 Recognition of unearned revenues --- 507 Income from equity affiliates (1,178) (1,331) Amortization of deferred loan costs 1,249 2,637 Non-cash (gain) loss from hedging activities (786) (678) Other 91 455 Changes in assets and liabilities Accounts receivable (11,562) (5,259) Inventory, prepaid expenses and other 2,364 (918) Accounts payable 10,453 2,958 Accrued liabilities and other 13,866 601 Net cash from operating activities 99,449 59,280 Investing activities: Development and exploration costs and other property additions (231,757) (148,488) Purchase of Voyager Compression Services assets --- (684) Distributions and advances from equity affiliates - net 2,097 1,649 Proceeds from sale of assets 9,160 101 Net cash used for investing activities (220,500) (147,422) Financing activities: Notes payable, bank proceeds 511,091 114,000 Principal payments on long-term debt (371,178) (113,116) Deferred financing costs (8,023) (1,441) Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs 2,499 79,926 Net cash from financing activities 134,389 79,369 Effect of exchange rates on cash (1,507) 3,773 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 11,831 (5,000) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,116 9,116 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 15,947 $ 4,116