Amen Properties Reports Results for Fourth Quarter of 2016 and Announces Dividends

Amen Properties, Inc. AMEN today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $315 thousand and net income of $2.0 million, or $38.42 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $541 thousand and net income of $(137) thousand, or $(2.58) per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. The decrease in revenue was driven by reductions in commodity prices for oil and gas. The increase in profitability is attributable to significant gains recognized in connection with the sale of leasehold interests and marketable securities.

Amen also announced that the Company's Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly dividend of $10 per share and tithing dividend of $4.18 per share, to be paid on March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record as of March 24, 2017.

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 2016 fourth 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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