MIDLAND, Texas, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mexco Energy Corporation today reported net income of $70,040 for the quarter ending September 30, 2010, the Company's second quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to a net income of $158,350 for the same quarter of fiscal 2010.
Operating revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $788,639, an increase of $42,345 or 6% from $746,294 for the first quarter of fiscal 2010.
The average sales price for the quarter ending September 30, 2010 was $5.49 per Mcfe compared to $4.24 per Mcfe for the quarter ending September 30, 2009, an increase of 29%. Oil production increased 2% and gas production decreased 22% during the second quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2010. This decrease in gas production is attributable to natural decline and certain production shut-in for repairs and maintenance.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the Company made two significant acquisitions including overriding royalty interests averaging .28% in 5,120 gross acres covering eight sections in the Haynesville trend area of DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, for an approximate purchase price of $1.65 million. This acreage currently contains five (5) horizontal wells producing from the Haynesville Shale formation and an additional 59 potential drill sites. Most of the wells will be operated by Petrohawk Operating Company with the balance operated by Chesapeake Energy. Other wells drilled in the Haynesville area show the presence of at least two (2) other potential producing zones, the Bossier and Cotton Valley, which are held by production and available for development as conditions warrant. Any development of these royalties will be free to Mexco of expenses for drilling and operations. The Haynesville area has been estimated to become the largest gas resource in the United States and the fourth largest in the world subject to realization of technical estimates, according to World Oil in its June 2010 edition. World Oil recognizes DeSoto Parish as one of the top six (6) parishes of Louisiana where the most productive Haynesville wells are located.
Also during the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of a Texas corporation which owns royalties producing primarily natural gas for a purchase price of $478,000. These royalties consist of over 200 properties covering 60 counties and parishes in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Mississippi and Alabama.
For the six months ended September 30, 2010, the Company reported net income of $75,816, compared to $90,347 for the same period of fiscal 2010. Operating revenues increased 16% to $1,625,032 for the six months ended September 30, 2010 from $1,404,471 for the same period of fiscal 2010.
Mexco Energy Corporation owns oil and gas properties in twelve states, with the majority of its activity centered in West Texas. The Company plans to continue to focus its efforts to increase oil and natural gas reserves through exploration and development as well as acquisition of royalties with significant development potential.
Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, March 31, 2010 2010 ---- ---- (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $142,760 $160,439 Accounts receivable: Oil and gas sales 402,436 538,444 Trade 31,855 63,455 Related parties - 55 Prepaid costs and expenses 111,471 17,161 ------- ------ Total current assets 688,522 779,554 Property and equipment, at cost Oil and gas properties, using the full cost method 29,604,335 27,353,016 Other 78,520 76,161 ------ ------ 29,682,855 27,429,177 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization 14,698,342 14,179,156 ---------- ---------- Property and equipment, net 14,984,513 13,250,021 ---------- ---------- $15,673,035 $14,029,575 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $266,875 $301,160 Long-term debt 2,150,000 700,000 Asset retirement obligation 511,343 486,305 Deferred income tax liabilities 802,597 902,757 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity Preferred stock -$1.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding - - Common stock -$0.50 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 2,006,366 and 2,003,866 shares issued; 1,949,199 and 1,919,866 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively 1,003,183 1,001,933 Additional paid-in capital 5,997,423 5,907,899 Retained earnings 5,231,954 5,156,138 Treasury stock, at cost (57,167 and 84,000 shares as of September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively) (290,340) (426,617) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 11,942,220 11,639,353 ---------- ---------- $15,673,035 $14,029,575 =========== =========== Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30 2010 2009 ---- ---- Operating revenue: Oil and gas $783,990 $737,944 Other 4,649 8,350 ----- ----- Total operating revenues 788,639 746,294 Operating expenses: Production 253,138 269,251 Accretion of asset retirement obligation 8,544 7,879 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 267,691 275,072 General and administrative 199,544 198,229 ------- ------- Total operating expenses 728,917 750,431 ------- ------- Operating profit (loss) 59,722 (4,137) Other income (expenses): Interest income 22 61 Interest expense (6,857) (8,737) ------ ------ Net other expense (6,835) (8,676) ------ ------ Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes 52,887 (12,813) Income tax expense (benefit): Current 33,998 - Deferred (51,151) (171,163) ------- -------- (17,153) (171,163) ------- -------- Net income $70,040 $158,350 ======= ======== Earnings per common share: Basic $0.04 $0.08 Diluted $0.04 $0.08 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 1,935,199 1,883,248 Diluted 1,945,893 1,942,514 Six Months Ended September 30 2010 2009 ---- ---- Operating revenue: Oil and gas $1,616,000 $1,391,754 Other 9,032 12,717 ----- ------ Total operating revenues 1,625,032 1,404,471 Operating expenses: Production 621,365 510,224 Accretion of asset retirement obligation 16,974 15,607 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 519,186 538,534 General and administrative 447,683 430,414 ------- ------- Total operating expenses 1,605,208 1,494,779 --------- --------- Operating profit (loss) 19,824 (90,308) Other income (expenses): Interest income 26 227 Interest expense (10,196) (18,361) ------- ------- Net other expense (10,170) (18,134) ------- ------- Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes 9,654 (108,442) Income tax expense (benefit): Current 33,998 - Deferred (100,160) (198,789) -------- -------- (66,162) (198,789) ------- -------- Net income $75,816 $90,347 ======= ======= Earnings per common share: Basic $0.04 $0.05 Diluted $0.04 $0.05 Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 1,928,711 1,880,944 Diluted 1,946,420 1,945,702
In accordance with the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Mexco Energy Corporation cautions that statements in this press release which are forward-looking and which provide other than historical information involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company's actual results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to, production variance from expectations, volatility of oil and gas prices, the need to develop and replace reserves, exploration risks, uncertainties about estimates of reserves, competition, government regulation, and mechanical and other inherit risks associated with oil and gas production. A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Mexco Energy Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements.
For additional information, please contact: Nicholas C. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer or Tammy L. McComic, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both of Mexco Energy Corporation, (432) 682-1119.
Mexco Energy Corporation
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