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The following is an excerpt from a 10-Q SEC Filing, filed by OMEGA PROTEIN CORP on 10/29/2004.

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Item 1. Financial Statements and Notes

September 30, December 31,
2004 2003

(in thousands)

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 33,920 $ 35,374 Receivables, net 15,463 19,860 Amounts due from majority owner 105 108 Inventories 45,477 40,405 Deferred tax assets, net - 178 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,818 1,520 Total current assets 96,783 97,445 Other assets 2,108 3,087 Deferred tax assets, net 536 405 Property and equipment, net 97,029 85,231 Total assets $ 196,456 $ 186,168
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 1,649 $ 1,566 Accounts payable 2,096 3,384 Deferred tax liabilities, net 1,620 - Accrued liabilities 16,801 11,558 Total current liabilities 22,166 16,508 Long-term debt 16,367 17,605 Pension liabilities, net 7,359 6,838 Total liabilities 45,892 40,951 Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued - - Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 80,000,000 shares; 25,027,742 shares and 24,801,549 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 250 248 Capital in excess of par value 114,758 113,690 Retained earnings 43,526 39,237 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,935 ) (5,923 ) Common stock in treasury, at cost - 413,100 shares (2,035 ) (2,035 ) Total stockholders' equity 150,564 145,217 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 196,456 $ 186,168

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                           OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

            UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)



                                                       Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,               September 30,
                                                    -------------------------     ----------------------
                                                        2004           2003         2004          2003
                                                    ------------     --------     ---------     --------
                                                          (in thousands, except per share amount)
Revenues                                            $     41,501     $ 32,151     $  93,013     $ 84,544
Cost of sales                                             36,376       28,553        78,821       68,346
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Gross profit                                               5,125        3,598        14,192       16,198
Selling, general, and administrative expense               2,425        2,232         7,305        6,711
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Operating income                                           2,700        1,366         6,887        9,487
Interest income (expense), net                                82         (178 )        (289 )       (497 )
Other expense, net                                           (55 )        (12 )        (161 )        (42 )
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Income before income taxes                                 2,727        1,176         6,437        8,948
Provision for income taxes                                   911          436         2,148        3,181
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Net income                                          $      1,816     $    740     $   4,289     $  5,767
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Basic earnings per share                            $       0.07     $   0.03     $    0.18     $   0.24
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Weighted average common shares outstanding                24,517       24,279        24,451       24,129
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Diluted earnings per share                          $       0.07     $   0.03     $    0.16     $   0.22
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -
Weighted average common shares and common share
equivalents outstanding                                   26,466       25,982        26,439       25,692
                                                    --- -------- -   - ------ -   -- ------ -   - ------ -



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                           OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

            UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)



                                                                    Nine Months Ended
                                                                      September 30,
                                                                 -----------------------
                                                                   2004          2003
                                                                 ---------     ---------
                                                                     (in thousands)
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income                                                       $   4,289     $   5,767
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net                                   1          (137 )
Provision for losses on receivables                                     28            38
Depreciation and amortization                                        8,921         9,131
Deferred income taxes                                                2,148         2,661
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables                                                          4,369        (7,925 )
Amounts due from majority owner                                          3          (103 )
Inventories                                                         (5,072 )      (8,125 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                             3,955         1,718
Other, net                                                            (191 )      (1,597 )
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Total adjustments                                                   14,162        (4,339 )
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Net cash provided by operating activities                           18,451         1,428
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets, net                                       66           180
Capital expenditures                                               (19,409 )     (10,294 )
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Net cash used in investing activities                              (19,343 )     (10,114 )
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Principal payments of short and long-term debt obligations          (1,155 )        (948 )
Proceeds from borrowing                                                 -             52
Proceeds from stock options exercised                                  605         1,139
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                   (550 )         243
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Effect of exchange rate on cash                                        (12 )          21
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                (1,454 )      (8,422 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                      35,374        33,450
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                       $  33,920     $  25,028
                                                                 - ------- -   - ------- -




The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                           OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

           UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)





                                                                                  Accumulated
                                     Common Stock       Capital                      Other          Treasury           Total
                                  ------------------   Excess of    Retained     Comprehensive        Stock        Stockholders'
                                  Shares     Amount    Par Value    Earnings         Loss            Amount           Equity
                                  -------   --------   ----------   ---------   ---------------     ---------     ---------------
Balance at December 31, 2003       24,802   $    248   $  113,690   $  39,237   $        (5,923 )   $  (2,035 )   $       145,217
Issuance of common stock,
including tax benefit
associated with stock options
exercised                             226          2        1,068                                                           1,070
Comprehensive income:
Net income                                                              4,289                                               4,289
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation
adjustment, net of tax benefit                                                              (12 )                             (12 )
                                                                                                                  -- ------------ -
Comprehensive income                                                                                                        4,277
                                  -------   -- -----   -- -------   -- ------   -- ------------ -   -- ------ -   -- ------------ -
Balance at September 30, 2004      25,028   $    250   $  114,758   $  43,526   $        (5,935 )   $  (2,035 )   $       150,564
                                  -------   -- -----   -- -------   -- ------   -- ------------ -   -- ------ -   -- ------------ -





The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 1. Significant Accounting Policies Summary Of Operations And Basis Of Presentation

Business Description

Omega Protein Corporation ("Omega" or the "Company") produces and markets a variety of products produced from menhaden (a herring-like species of fish found in commercial quantities in the U.S. coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico), including regular grade and value-added specialty fish meals, crude and refined fish oils and fish solubles. The Company's fish meal products are primarily used as a protein ingredient in animal feed for swine, cattle, aquaculture and household pets. Fish oil is utilized for animal and aquaculture feeds, industrial applications, as well as for additives to human food products. The Company's fish solubles are sold primarily to livestock feed manufacturers, aquaculture feed manufacturers and for use as an organic fertilizer.

Basis of Presentation

These interim financial statements of Omega Protein Corporation have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally provided have been omitted since such items are disclosed therein.

In the opinion of management the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the Company's consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2004, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. Operating results for the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2004.

Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Omega and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has reclassified certain amounts previously reported to conform with the presentation at September 30, 2004.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue for the sale of its products when title and rewards of ownership to its products are transferred to the customer, which typically occurs upon shipment.

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OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers cash in banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less as cash and cash equivalents.

Inventories

Inventory is stated at the lower-of-cost-or-market. The Company's fishing season runs from mid-April to the first of November in the Gulf of Mexico and from the beginning of May into December in the Atlantic. Government regulations generally preclude the Company from fishing during the off-seasons.

The Company's inventory cost system considers all costs associated with an annual fish catch and its processing, both variable and fixed, including both costs incurred during the off-season and during the fishing season. The Company's costing system allocates cost to inventory quantities on a per unit basis as calculated by a formula that considers total estimated inventoriable costs for a fishing season (including off-season costs) to total estimated fish catch and the relative fair market value of the individual products produced. The Company adjusts the cost of sales, off-season costs and inventory balances at the end of each quarter based on revised estimates of total inventoriable costs and fish catch. The Company's lower-of-cost-or-market-value analyses at year-end and at interim periods compare the total estimated per unit production cost of the Company's expected production to the projected per unit market prices of the products. The impairment analyses involve estimates of, among other things, future fish catches and related costs, and expected commodity prices for the fish products. These estimates, which management believes are reasonable and supportable, involve estimates of future activities and events which are inherently imprecise and from which actual results may differ materially.

During the off-seasons, in connection with the upcoming fishing seasons, the Company incurs costs (i.e., plant and vessel related labor, utilities, rent, repairs, and depreciation) that are directly related to the Company's infrastructure. These costs accumulate in inventory and are applied as elements of the cost of production of the Company's products throughout the fishing season ratably based on the Company's monthly fish catch and the expected total fish catch for the season.

Insurance

The Company carries insurance for certain losses relating to its vessels and Jones Act liabilities for employees aboard its vessels. The Company provides reserves for those portions of the Annual Aggregate Deductible for which the Company remains responsible by using an estimation process that considers Company-specific and industry data as well as management's experience, assumptions and consultation with outside counsel. Management's current estimated range of liabilities related to such cases is based on claims for which management can estimate the amount and range of loss. The Company has recorded the minimum estimated liability related to those claims, where there is a range of loss. As additional information becomes available, the Company will assess the potential liability related to its pending litigation and revise its estimates. Such revisions in estimates of the potential liability could materially impact the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Advertising Costs

The costs of advertising are expensed as incurred in accordance with Statement of Position 93-7 "Reporting on Advertising Costs."

Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company evaluates at each balance sheet date for continued appropriateness the carrying value of its long-lived assets including its long-term receivables and property, plant and equipment in accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposals of Long-Lived Assets." This review is based on management projections of anticipated undiscounted future cash flows of the related asset or asset grouping. If indicators of impairment are present, management would evaluate the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets compared to the carrying amount of those items. The net carrying value of assets not recoverable is reduced to fair value. The Company considers continued operating losses, or significant and long-term changes in business conditions, to be its primary indictors of potential impairment. In measuring impairment, the Company looks to quoted market prices, if available, or the best information available in the circumstances.

Income Taxes

The Company utilizes the liability method to account for income taxes. This method requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of existing temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax reporting basis of assets and liabilities, and operating loss and tax credits carryforwards for tax purposes.

Property, Equipment and Depreciation

Property and equipment additions are recorded at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed by the straight-line method at rates expected to amortize the cost of property and equipment, net of salvage value, over their estimated useful lives. Estimated useful lives of assets acquired new, determined as of the date of acquisition are as follows:

Useful Lives
(years)


Fishing vessels and fish processing plants 15-20 Machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and other 3-10

Replacements and major improvements are capitalized; maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The Company capitalizes interest cost incurred on funds used to construct property, plant, and equipment projects when construction requires a period of time to prepare assets for their intended use. The capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates and is amortized over the asset's estimated useful life. Upon sale or retirement, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts. Any resulting gains or losses are included in the statement of operations.

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OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Pension Plans

Annual costs of the Company's pension plan are determined actuarially based on SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions." The Company's policy is to fund the pension plan at amounts not less than the minimum requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The Company applies SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits" disclosure requirements for its pensions and other postretirement benefit plans to the extent practicable.

In 2002, the Board of Directors authorized a plan to freeze the Company's pension plan in accordance with ERISA rules and regulations so that new employees, after July 31, 2002, will not be eligible to participate in the pension plan and further benefits will no longer accrue for existing participants. The freezing of the pension plan had the effect of vesting all existing participants in their pension benefits in the plan.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of other comprehensive loss, net of tax, included in stockholder's equity are as follows:

September 30, December 31, 2004 2003
(in thousands)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments $ (50 ) $ (38 ) Minimum Pension Liability Adjustments (5,885 ) (5,885 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss $ (5,935 ) $ (5,923 )

Foreign Currency Translation

For the Company's Mexican operations, the functional currency is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of those operations are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates; income and expenses are translated using the average exchange rates for the reporting period. Translation adjustments are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of stockholders' equity.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable. The Company's customer base generally remains consistent from year to year. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require material collateral. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for potential credit losses and such losses have historically been within management's expectations.

At September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had cash deposits concentrated primarily in one major bank. In addition, the Company had Certificates of Deposit and commercial quality grade investments A2P2 rated or better with companies and financial institutions. As a result of the foregoing, the Company believes that credit risk in such investments is minimal.

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OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per common share was computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share was computed by dividing net earnings by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares (in this case, exercise of the Company's employee stock options) had been issued during each period as discussed in Note 10.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 ("FIN 46"), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, and Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin ("ARB") No. 51." This interpretation clarifies the application of ARB No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements," to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The initial adoption of FIN No. 46 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2003, the FASB revised Interpretation No. 46 ("Interpretation No. 46R," or "FIN No. 46R"). FIN No. 46R, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities," applies at different dates to different types of enterprises and entities, and special provisions apply to enterprises that have fully or partially applied Interpretation No. 46 prior to issuance of Interpretation No. 46R. Application of Interpretation No. 46 or Interpretation No. 46R is required in financial statements of public entities that have interest in variable interest entities or potential variable interest entities commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. The initial adoption of FIN No. 46R did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity." This statement establishes standards for the classification and measurement of certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. This statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. These effective dates are not applicable to the provisions of paragraph 9 and 10 of SFAS No. 150 as they apply to mandatory redeemable non-controlling interests, as the FASB has delayed these provisions. The adoption of SFAS No. 150 did not have a material impact upon the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

The Company applies revised SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." It does not change the measurement or recognition of pension and other postretirement benefit plans. It requires additional disclosures to those in the original SFAS No. 132 about the assets, obligations, cash flows, and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. It also requires disclosure of the components of net periodic benefit cost in interim financial statements. The revised disclosure requirements are required for financial statements with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003 and the interim-period requirements are effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2003. See Note 11 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the required disclosures about our pension plans and postretirement benefits.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has a stock-based employee compensation plan. The Company accounts for this plan under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123 ("SFAS 123"), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123." No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net earnings, because all options granted under this plan had an exercise price equal to or greater than the market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date.

The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and net earnings per common share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 to stock-based employee compensation.

Three Months Nine Months Ended September 30, Ended September 30,

(in thousands) (in thousands)

2004 2003 2004 2003

Net earnings $ 1,816 $ 740 $ 4,289 $ 5,767 Total stock-based employee compensation
determined under fair value-based method, net tax (190 ) (63 ) (419 ) (345 ) Pro forma net earnings $ 1,626 $ 677 $ 3,870 $ 5,422 Net earnings per common share:
Basic - as reported $ 0.07 $ 0.03 $ 0.18 $ 0.24 Basic - pro forma $ 0.07 $ 0.03 $ 0.16 $ 0.22 Net earnings per common share:
Diluted - as reported $ 0.07 $ 0.03 $ 0.16 $ 0.22 Diluted - pro forma $ 0.06 $ 0.03 $ 0.15 $ 0.21

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could have a material affect on the statements.

Note 2. Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are summarized as follows:

September 30, December 31, 2004 2003
(in thousands)
Trade $ 14,362 $ 16,374 Insurance 934 2,646 Employee 68 32 Income tax 616 1,242 Other 216 271 Total accounts receivable 16,196 20,565 Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (733 ) (705 )

Receivables, net $ 15,463 $ 19,860

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OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 3. Inventory

The major classes of inventory as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are summarized as follows:

September 30, December 31, 2004 2003
(in thousands)
Fish meal $ 24,222 $ 21,963 Fish oil 12,186 7,666 Fish solubles 505 600 Unallocated inventory cost pool (including off-season costs) 3,592 5,348 Other materials & supplies 4,972 4,828 Total inventory $ 45,477 $ 40,405

Inventory at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 is stated at the lower-of-cost-or-market. The elements of the unallocated inventory cost pool include plant and vessel related labor, utilities, rent, repairs and depreciation, to be allocated to inventories produced through the remainder of the 2004 season.

Note 4. Other Assets

Other assets as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are summarized as follows:

September 30, December 31, 2004 2003
(in thousands)
Fish nets $ 870 $ 877 Insurance receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 766 1,394 Title XI loan origination fee 344 312 Note receivable - 376 Deposits 128 128 Total other assets, net $ 2,108 $ 3,087

Amortization expense for fishing nets amounted to approximately $143,000, $250,000, $724,000 and $681,000 for the three months ended and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The Company carries insurance for certain losses relating to its vessels and Jones Act liability for employees aboard its vessels (collectively, "Vessel Claims Insurance"). The typical Vessel Claims Insurance policy contains an annual aggregate deductible ("AAD") for which the Company remains responsible, while the insurance carrier is responsible for all applicable amounts which exceed the AAD. It is the Company's policy to accrue current amounts due and record amounts paid out on each claim. Once payments exceed the AAD, the Company records an insurance receivable for a given policy year, net of allowance for doubtful accounts. As of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the allowance for doubtful insurance receivable accounts was $2.0 million.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 5. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are summarized as follows:

September 30, December 31, 2004 2003
(in thousands)
Land $ 6,302 $ 6,302 Plant assets 70,840 70,534 Fishing vessels 83,181 82,573 Furniture and fixtures 1,913 1,913 Construction in progress 26,063 7,884 Total property and equipment 188,299 169,206 Less: accumulated depreciation and impairment (91,270 ) (83,975 ) Property and equipment, net $ 97,029 $ 85,231

Depreciation expense amounted to $2.5 million, $2.4 million, $7.5 million and $7.2 million for the three months ended and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company capitalized interest in the amount of $263,000 associated with the construction of the Company's fish oil processing facility.

Note 6. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

At September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company's long-term debt consisted of the following:

September 30, December 31, 2004 2003

(in thousands)

U.S. government guaranteed obligations (Title XI loan) collateralized by a first lien on certain vessels and certain plant assets:
Amounts due in installments through 2016, interest from 5.7% to 7.6% $ 17,552 $ 18,658 Amounts due in installments through 2014, interest at Eurodollar rates of 2.03% and 1.6% at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, plus 4.5% 420 441 Other debt at 7.9% and 7.9% at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively 44 72 Total debt 18,016 19,171 Less current maturities (1,649 ) (1,566 ) Long-term debt $ 16,367 $ 17,605

At September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the estimated fair value of debt obligations approximated book value.

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OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

On October 1, 2003, pursuant to the Title XI program, the United States Department of Commerce approved the fiscal 2003 financing application made by the Company in the amount of $5.3 million. The Company closed on the $5.3 million Title XI loan on December 30, 2003.

On September 2, 2004, pursuant to the Title XI program, the United States Department of Commerce approved a financing application made by the Company in the amount of $14 million (the "Approval Letter"). The Company had no borrowings or financing requests outstanding under the Approval Letter at September 30, 2004. Borrowings under this Title XI program may be used for refurbishment of the Company's fishing vessels and capital expenditures relating to the Company's shore-side fishing assets. The Title XI loans are secured by liens on certain of the Company's fishing vessels and mortgages on the Company's Reedville, Virginia and Abbeville and Cameron, Louisiana plants.

On December 20, 2000 the Company entered into a three-year $20 million revolving credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (the "Credit Facility"). Borrowings under this facility may be used for working capital and capital expenditures. On May 19, 2003, the Company amended the existing Credit Facility and among other things, these amendments extended the maturity until December 20, 2006, deleted certain existing financial covenants and added certain affirmative covenants such as a Leverage Ratio covenant not to exceed 3 to 1 at any time and a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio covenant not to be less than 1 as of the end of each month, measured for the twelve month period then ended. The Company is required to comply with the financial covenants from and after the last day of any month in which the Credit Facility's availability is less than $3 million on any date or the Credit Facility's availability averages less than $6 million for any calendar month. The Company is in compliance with its financial covenants as of September 30, 2004. A commitment fee of 50 basis points per annum is payable on the unused portion of the Credit Facility. If at any time the Company's loan outstanding under the Credit Facility is $5 million or greater, the commitment fee on the unused portion shall be 25 basis points per annum. Applicable interest is payable at alternative rates of LIBOR plus 2.25% or Prime plus 0%. The applicable interest note will be adjusted (up or down) prospectively on a quarter basis from LIBOR plus 2.25% to LIBOR plus 2.75% or at the Company's option, Prime plus 0% to Prime plus 0.25%, depending upon the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio being greater than 2.5 times to less than or equal to 1.5 times, respectively. The Credit Facility is collateralized by all of the Company's trade receivables, inventory and equipment. In addition, the Credit Facility does not allow for the payment of cash dividends or stock repurchases and also limits capital expenditures and investments. As of September 30, 2004 the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility. At September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $2.7 million and $2.6 million, respectively, issued primarily in support of worker's compensation insurance programs.

Note 7. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are summarized as follows:

September 30, December 31, 2004 2003
(in thousands)
Salary and benefits $ 9,121 $ 5,156 Insurance 3,370 4,205 Trade creditors 3,140 2,135 Taxes, other than income tax 1,104 12 Other 66 50 Total accrued liabilities $ 16,801 $ 11,558

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Note 8. Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income are as follows:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Net income $ 1,816 $ 740 $ 4,289 $ 5,767 Foreign translation adjustment, net of tax 3 (37 ) (12 ) (21 ) Total comprehensive income $ 1,819 $ 703 $ 4,277 $ 5,746

Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies

Capital Commitments

The Company has committed approximately $18 million to build a new 100 - metric ton per day fish oil processing facility at its Reedville, Virginia location. The commitments covered by this agreement aggregate approximately $7 million and $11 million for 2003 and 2004, respectively. As of September 30, 2004 the Company has incurred approximately $18.3 million related to its Reedville fish oil processing facility placed in operations during October 2004.

Litigation

The Company is defending various claims and litigation arising from its operations. In the opinion of management, uninsured losses, if any, resulting from these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Insurance

The Company carries insurance with coverages and coverage limits that it believes to be adequate. Although there can be no assurance that such insurance is sufficient to protect the Company against all contingencies, management believes that its insurance protection is reasonable in view of the nature and scope of the Company's operations. Should the Company's insurers become insolvent, the Company would be responsible for payment of all outstanding claims associated with the insurer's policies.

Environmental Matters

The Company may be subject to various possible claims and lawsuits regarding environmental matters from time to time. Management believes that costs, if any, related to these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or financial position of the Company.

Indemnification

The Company's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws limit the liability of the Company's officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law. Nevada provides that directors of Nevada corporations may be relieved of monetary liabilities for breach of their fiduciary duties as directors, except under certain circumstances, including (i) acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law or (ii) the willful or grossly negligent payment of unlawful distributions.

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The Company's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws generally require the Company to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law. The Company's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws also require the Company to advance expenses to its directors and its officers to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it should be ultimately determined that they are not entitled to indemnification by the Company. The Company also has entered into indemnification agreements with all of its directors and certain of its officers which provides for the indemnification and advancement of expenses by the Company. The Company also maintains director and officer liability insurance with respect to liabilities arising out of certain matters, including matters arising under the securities laws. This insurance is subject to limitations, conditions and deductibles set forth in the respective insurance policy.

Note 10. Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Per Share Data (in thousands except
per share data)

Earnings Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Data
Three Months Ended September 30, 2004
Net earnings $ 1,816 Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders $ 1,816 24,517 $ 0.07 Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options assumed exercised - 1,949 Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders plus stock options assumed exercised $ 1,816 26,466 $ 0.07

Earnings Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Data
Three Months Ended September 30, 2003
Net Earnings $ 740 Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders $ 740 24,279 $ 0.03 Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options assumed exercised - 1,703 Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders plus stock options assumed exercised $ 740 25,982 $ 0.03

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Earnings Shares Per Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Data

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004
Net earnings $ 4,289 Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders $ 4,289 24,451 $ 0.18 Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options assumed exercised - 1,988 Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders plus stock options assumed exercised $ 4,289 26,439 $ 0.16

Earnings Shares Per Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Data
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003
Net Earnings $ 5,767 Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders $ 5,767 24,129 $ 0.24 Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options assumed exercised - 1,563 Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings available to common shareholders plus stock options assumed exercised $ 5,767 25,692 $ 0.22

Options to purchase 2,062,800 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $9.06 to $17.25 per share were outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the shares during that period.

Options to purchase 2,204,800 and 2,274,800 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $6.44 to $17.25 and $5.03 to $17.25 per share were outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the shares during that period.

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NOTE 11. Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,

2004 2003 2004 2003
Service cost $ - $ - $ - $ - Interest cost 367 403 1,101 1,209 Expected return on plan assets (354 ) (288 ) (1,062 ) (864 ) Amortization of prior service costs - - - - Amortization of net loss 161 248 483 744 Net periodic pension cost $ 174 $ 363 $ 522 $ 1,089

The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003 that it expected to contribute $939,000 to its pension plan in 2004. As of September 30, 2004, no contributions have been made. As of September 30, 2004 the Company anticipates that the 2004 fiscal year contribution will be zero due to the passage of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004.

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