Amen Properties Reports Results for First Quarter of 2015 and Announces Dividend

RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Amen Properties, Inc. (OTC Pink: AMEN) today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $433 thousand and a net profit of $1.4 million, or $27.25 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $734 thousand and net income of $545 thousand, or $10.61 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. The decrease in revenue was driven by reductions in commodity prices for oil and gas, while the increase in earnings was caused by a gain of $1.3 million recognized in connection with the sale of a leasehold interest.

Amen also announced that its Company's Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly dividend of $20 per share, to be paid on June 30, 2015 to shareholders of record as of June 23, 2015.

Finally, Amen reiterated that its Board has approved a plan whereby the Company will no longer hedge the revenue stream associated with its oil and gas royalties. "Shareholders of Amen need to understand that they hold an un-hedged long oil and gas position and should pursue their own hedging strategy if they are uncomfortable with that risk," said Kris Oliver, Amen's Chief Executive Officer.

The Company's 2015 first quarter report is available for viewing or download from the company's web site – www.amenproperties.com.

About Amen Properties:

Amen Properties owns a portfolio of cash-producing properties including real estate and oil and gas interests.

Cautionary Statement:

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