TORONTO, Ontario (May 28, 2013) – Brownstone Energy Inc. (TSXV: “BWN”; OTCQX: “BWSOF”) (“Brownstone” or the “Company”) today announces its unaudited results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013.
As at March 31, 2013, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $4.4 million as compared to $18.2 million as at June 30, 2012. Investments at fair value totaled $1.9 million as at March 31, 2013 as compared to $2.8 million as at June 30, 2012. Also as at March 31, 2013, exploration and evaluation assets totaled $51.8 million as compared to $45.1 million as at June 30, 2012.
Financial Highlights for the three and nine months ending March 31, 2013 with comparatives:
| Operating Results (unaudited) | Three months ended March 31, | Nine months ended March 31, | ||
|
| 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 |
| Net realized losses on disposal of investments | $ - | $ (3,185,515) | $ - | $ (5,008,726) |
| Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (410,312) | (662,909) | (1,372,312) | 751,690 |
| Net investment gains (losses) | (410,312) | (3,848,424) | (1,372,312) | (4,257,036) |
| Net loss for the period | (1,327,113) | (21,915,937) | (8,463,513) | (24,365,405) |
| Basic and diluted loss per share | (0.01) | (0.17) | (0.07) | (0.19) |
| Consolidated statements of financial position Highlights | March 31, 2013 | June 30, 2012 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,365,985 | $ 18,197,006 |
| Investments, at fair value | 1,899,157 | 2,771,469 |
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 51,813,808 | 45,141,148 |
| Total assets | 59,788,203 | 67,650,272 |
| Total liabilities | 1,545,230 | 1,150,868 |
| Share capital, warrants and broker warrants, contributed surplus | 120,900,233 | 120,550,480 |
| Foreign currency translation reserve | (1,071,410) | (928,739) |
| Deficit | (61,585,850) | (53,122,337) |
| Working Capital | 5,815,743 | 20,793,675 |
Brownstone is currently participating in several oil and gas exploration projects based in Colombia, Israel, United States (Colorado/Utah and Oregon), and Argentina. On May 7, 2013, the Company announced the proposed sale of its 25% private participating interest in the Canaguaro Block (Colombia) for gross proceeds of US$6,000,000. The sale is expected to be completed in June, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.
About Brownstone
Brownstone Energy Inc. is a Canadian-based, energy focused company with direct interests in oil and gas exploration projects, including varying interests in three off-shore Israel concessions and in four Colombian blocks in the Llanos basin, as well as other oil and gas interests worldwide. By owning and managing a diversified portfolio of energy-based projects, Brownstone provides shareholders with a unique energy alternative. For additional information, please see Brownstone's website: www.brownstoneenergy.com .
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For further information, please contact:
Jonathan Schroeder, P. Geoph., President and COO
(403) 660-2894
schroeder@brownstoneenergy.com
Gerry Feldman, CPA, CA, Chief Financial Officer
(416) 643-3884
feldman@brownstoneenergy.com
Richard Patricio, Vice-President Corporate and Legal Affairs
(416) 941-8900
info@brownstoneenergy.com
