Magellan Petroleum Corp. (MPET) Reports Increase in Second Quarter Net Income
Magellan Petroleum Corp. reported net income of $1.6 million, or $0.03 per share, in the second fiscal quarter ending 12/31/2009. This was a strong improvement from the net loss of $525,000 or $0.01 per share, in the same quarter of 2008. The company also reported revenues of $9.7 million in the most recent quarter, a large jump from the $5.2 million reported in the same quarter of 2008. Oil revenue increased 72% in the quarter due to a higher price realized per barrel and favorable exchange rates. “Results for the second fiscal quarter represent an improvement over last year and…