Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 14, 2012, Pyramid Oil Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the Company's press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.