HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Vaalco Energy Inc. (EGY) on Wednesday reported profit of $44 million in its fourth quarter.

The Houston-based company said it had net income of 41 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains and non-recurring gains, came to 37 cents per share.

The oil and natural gas explorer posted revenue of $149.2 million in the period.

For the year, the company reported profit of $60.4 million, or 56 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $455.1 million.

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