MEXCO ENERGY CORP - Quarter Report: 2008 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D. C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
x QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
OR
¨TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission
File No. 0-6994
MEXCO
ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado
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84-0627918
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS
Employer
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incorporation
or organization)
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Identification
Number)
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214
West Texas Avenue, Suite 1101
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Midland,
Texas
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79701
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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(Zip
code)
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(432)
682-1119
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to
be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the
preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the
past 90 days. YES þ
NO ¨
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company
as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large
Accelerated Filer ¨
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Accelerated
Filer ¨
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Non-Accelerated
Filer þ
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Smaller
reporting company ¨
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(Do
not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨
NO þ
The
number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.50 par value,
as of August 12, 2008 was 1,874,866.
MEXCO
ENERGY CORPORATION
Table
of Contents
Page
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PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item
1.
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) and March 31,
2008
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3
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three months ended June
30,
2008 and June 30, 2007
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4
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Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) as of June 30,
2008
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5
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the three months ended June
30,
2008 and June 30, 2007
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6
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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7
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Item
2.
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Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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9
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Item
3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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11
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Item
4.
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Controls
and Procedures
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12
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PART
II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item
1.
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Legal
Proceedings
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12
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Item
1A.
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Risk
Factors
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12
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Item
2.
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Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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12
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Item
3.
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Defaults
upon Senior Securities
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12
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Item
4.
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Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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12
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Item
5.
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Other
Information
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12
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Item
6.
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Exhibits
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12
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SIGNATURES
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13
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CERTIFICATIONS
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Mexco
Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
June 30,
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March 31,
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2008
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2008
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Current
assets
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$
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220,713
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$
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303,617
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Accounts
receivable:
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Oil
and gas sales
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1,271,406
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758,459
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Trade
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255,286
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102,403
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Related
parties
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1,834
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12,659
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Prepaid
costs and expenses
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48,846
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22,062
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Total
current assets
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1,798,085
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1,199,200
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Investment
in GazTex, LLC
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-
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20,509
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Property
and equipment, at cost
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Oil
and gas properties, using the full cost method
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24,578,655
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23,941,483
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Other
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61,362
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61,362
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24,640,017
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24,002,845
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Less
accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
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12,258,740
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12,019,895
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Property
and equipment, net
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12,381,277
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11,982,950
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$
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14,179,362
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$
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13,202,659
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current
liabilities
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Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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$
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416,254
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$
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571,526
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Long-term
debt
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2,275,000
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2,600,000
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Asset
retirement obligation
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381,901
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374,789
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Deferred
income tax liability
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1,227,413
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1,196,280
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Stockholders’
equity
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Preferred
stock - $1.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none
outstanding
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-
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-
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Common
stock - $0.50 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 1,948,866
and
1,841,366 shares issued; 1,864,866 and 1,757,366 shares outstanding
as of
June 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008, respectively
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974,433
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920,683
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Additional
paid-in capital
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5,207,460
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4,381,269
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Retained
earnings
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4,123,518
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3,584,729
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Treasury
stock, at cost (84,000 shares)
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(426,617
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)
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(426,617
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)
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Total
stockholders’ equity
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9,878,794
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8,460,064
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$
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14,179,362
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$
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13,202,659
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements.
Page
3
Mexco
Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For
the
Three Months Ended June 30,
(Unaudited)
2008
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2007
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Operating
revenues:
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Oil
and gas
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$
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1,672,587
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$
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850,144
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Other
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6,733
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173
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Total
operating revenues
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1,679,320
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850,317
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Operating
expenses:
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Production
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334,988
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333,050
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Accretion
of asset retirement obligation
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6,938
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6,611
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Depreciation,
depletion and amortization
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238,844
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172,884
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General
and administrative
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281,661
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269,624
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Total
operating expenses
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862,431
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782,169
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Income
from operations
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816,889
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68,148
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Other
income (expense):
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Interest
income
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336
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338
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Interest
expense
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(33,735
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)
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(15,348
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)
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Net
other expense
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(33,399
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)
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(15,010
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)
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Income
before income taxes
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783,490
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53,138
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Income
tax expense:
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Current
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213,568
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-
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Deferred
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31,133
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18,332
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244,701
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18,332
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Net
income
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$
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538,789
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$
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34,806
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Earnings
per common share:
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Basic
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$
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0.31
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$
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0.02
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Diluted
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$
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0.29
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$
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0.02
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Weighted
average common shares outstanding:
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Basic
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1,762,190
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1,776,809
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Diluted
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1,869,075
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1,789,234
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements.
Page
4
Mexco
Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Additional
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Total
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Common Stock
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Treasury
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Paid-In
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Retained
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Stockholders’
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Par Value
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Stock
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Capital
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Earnings
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Equity
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Balance
at March 31, 2008
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$
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920,683
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$
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(426,617
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)
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$
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4,381,269
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$
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3,584,729
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$
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8,460,064
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Net
income
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-
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-
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-
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538,789
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538,789
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Issuance
of stock through options exercised
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53,750
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-
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593,178
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-
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646,928
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Excess
tax benefits from stock based compensation
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213,568
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213,568
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Stock
based compensation
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-
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-
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19,445
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-
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19,445
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Balance
at June 30, 2008
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$
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974,433
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$
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(426,617
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)
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$
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5,207,460
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$
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4,123,518
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$
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9,878,794
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SHARE
ACTIVITY
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Common
stock shares, issued:
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Balance
at March 31, 2008
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1,841,366
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Issued
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107,500
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Balance
at June 30, 2008
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1,948,866
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Common
stock shares, held in treasury:
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Balance
at March 31, 2008
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(84,000
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)
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Acquisitions
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-
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Balance
at June 30, 2008
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(84,000
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)
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Common
stock shares, outstanding at June 30, 2008
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1,864,866
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements.
Page
5
Mexco
Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For
the
Three Months Ended June 30,
(Unaudited)
2008
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2007
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Cash
flows from operating activities:
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Net
income
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$
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538,789
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$
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34,806
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
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Increase
in deferred tax liabilities
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31,133
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18,332
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Excess
tax benefit from share based payment arrangement
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(213,568
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)
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-
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Stock-based
compensation
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19,445
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33,387
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|||||
Depreciation,
depletion and amortization
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238,844
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172,884
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Accretion
of asset retirement obligations
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6,938
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6,611
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Changes
in assets and liabilities:
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|||||||
Increase
in accounts receivable
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(655,004
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)
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(79,388
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)
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(Increase)
decrease in prepaid expenses
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(26,785
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)
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25,409
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Increase
in income taxes payable
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213,568
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-
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|||||
Increase
(decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
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232,841
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(17,085
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)
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Net
cash provided by operating activities
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386,201
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194,956
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Cash
flows from investing activities:
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Additions
to oil and gas properties
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(1,023,675
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)
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(311,820
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)
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Proceeds
from Investment in GazTex, LLC
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18,700
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-
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|||||
Proceeds
from sale of oil and gas properties and equipment
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374
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507
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|||||
Net
cash used in investing activities
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(1,004,601
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)
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(311,313
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)
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Cash
flows from financing activities:
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|||||||
Acquisition
of treasury stock
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-
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(24,247
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)
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Proceeds
from exercise of stock options
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646,928
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-
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|||||
Reduction
of long-term debt
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(700,000
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)
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(50,000
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)
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|||
Proceeds
from long-term debt
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375,000
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225,000
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|||||
Excess
tax benefit from share based payment arrangement
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213,568
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-
|
|||||
Net
cash provided by financing activities
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535,496
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150,753
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|||||
Net
(decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
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(82,904
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)
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34,396
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||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
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303,617
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72,537
|
|||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
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$
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220,713
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$
|
106,933
|
|||
Supplemental
disclosure of cash flow information:
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Cash
paid for interest
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$
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35,243
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$
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22,736
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|||
Non-cash
investing and financing activities:
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|||||||
Asset
retirement obligations
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$
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433
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$
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8,088
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements.
Page
6
MEXCO
ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1.
Nature of Operations
Mexco
Energy Corporation (a Colorado corporation), its wholly owned subsidiaries,
Forman Energy Corporation (a New York corporation) and OBTX, LLC (a Delaware
limited liability company) (collectively, the “Company”) are engaged in the
exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil, condensate
and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”). Although most of the Company’s oil and gas
interests are centered in West Texas, the Company owns producing properties
and
undeveloped acreage in ten states. Although most of the Company’s oil and gas
interests are operated by others, the Company operates several properties in
which it owns an interest.
In
the
opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company
as
of June 30, 2008, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the
interim periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The results of operations for
the
periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for a full year. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth
in more detail in Note A of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in
the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been
condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations
of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the disclosures herein are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested
that
these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto included in the Form 10-K.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles
of Consolidation.
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Mexco Energy
Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
balances and transactions associated with the consolidated operations have
been
eliminated.
Estimates
and Assumptions.
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required
to
make informed judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and affect the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although
management believes its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, actual results
may differ materially from those estimates. Significant estimates affecting
these financial statements include the estimated quantities of proved oil and
gas reserves, the related present value of estimated future net cash flows
and
the future development, dismantlement and abandonment costs.
Stock-based
Compensation.
The
Company recognized compensation expense of $19,445 and $33,387 in general and
administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
The
following table is a summary of activity of stock options for the three months
ended June 30, 2008:
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Weighted Average
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Weighted Aggregate
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||||||
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Number of
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Exercise Price
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Average Remaining
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Intrinsic
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Shares
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Per Share
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Contract Life in Years
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Value
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Outstanding at
March 31, 2008
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290,000
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$
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6.06
|
3.30
|
$
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(535,750
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)
|
||||||
Granted
|
-
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-
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|||||||||||
Exercised
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107,500
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6.02
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|||||||||||
Forfeited
or Expired
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20,000
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7.75
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|||||||||||
Outstanding
at June 30, 2008
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162,500
|
$
|
5.88
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3.78
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$
|
5,571,278
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||||||
Vested
at June 30, 2008
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107,500
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$
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5.69
|
3.73
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$
|
3,705,553
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||||||
Exercisable
at June 30, 2008
|
107,500
|
$
|
5.69
|
3.73
|
$
|
3,705,553
|
|
There
were no stock options granted during the quarters ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
Page
7
During
the three months ended June 30, 2008, employees and directors exercised a total
of 107,500 options at exercise prices between $4.00 and $8.24 per share. The
Company received proceeds of $646,928 from these exercises. The total intrinsic
value of the exercised options was $3,901,840. No tax deduction is recorded
when
options are awarded. Of these exercised options, 44,500 shares resulted in
a
disqualifying disposition and a tax benefit for the company of $213,568 for
the three months ended June 30, 2008. The Company issued new shares of common
stock to settle these option exercises.
No
forfeiture rate is assumed for stock options granted to directors or employees
due to the forfeiture rate history for these types of awards. On April 2, 2008,
20,000 stock options expired because they were not exercised prior to the end
of
their ten-year term.
Outstanding
options at June 30, 2008 expire between September 2009 and July 2014 and have
exercise prices ranging from $4.00 to $8.24.
The
total
cost related to non-vested awards not yet recognized at June 30, 2008 totals
approximately $72,967 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average
of 2.41 years.
Asset
Retirement Obligations.
The
Company’s asset retirement obligations relate to the plugging of wells, the
removal of facilities and equipment, and site restoration on oil and gas
properties. SFAS No. 143 requires the fair value of a liability for an asset
retirement obligation to be recorded in the period in which it is incurred
with
a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived
asset.
The
following table provides a rollforward of the asset retirement obligations
for
the first three months of fiscal 2009:
Carrying
amount of asset retirement obligations as of April 1, 2008
|
$
|
424,789
|
||
Liabilities
incurred
|
433
|
|||
Liabilities
settled
|
(259
|
)
|
||
Accretion
expense
|
6,938
|
|||
Carrying
amount of asset retirement obligations as of June 30, 2008
|
439,901
|
|||
Less:
Current portion
|
50,000
|
|||
Non-Current
asset retirement obligation
|
$
|
381,901
|
The
asset
retirement obligation is included on the consolidated balance sheets with the
current portion being included in the accounts payable and other accrued
expenses.
Income
Per Common Share.
Basic
net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per
share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of
common shares and dilutive potential common shares (stock options) outstanding
during the period. The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares
used in the calculation of basic income per share and diluted income per share
for the three month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
2008
|
|
2007
|
|||||
Weighted
average common shares outstanding – basic
|
1,762,190
|
1,776,809
|
|||||
Effect
of the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options
|
106,885
|
12,425
|
|||||
Weighted
average common shares outstanding –
dilutive
|
1,869,075
|
1,789,234
|
|||||
Earnings
per common share:
|
|||||||
Basic
|
$
|
0.31
|
$
|
0.02
|
|||
Diluted
|
$
|
0.29
|
$
|
0.02
|
For
the
quarter ended June 30, 2008, no potential common shares relating to stock
options were excluded in the computation of diluted net income per share. For
the quarter ended June 30, 2007, 184,000 stock options were excluded in the
computation of diluted net income per share because the options were
anti-dilutive. The June 30, 2007 anti-dilutive stock options had a weighted
average exercise price of $7.08.
Income
Taxes.
The
Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax
consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets
and
liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are measured using enacted tax rates applicable to the years in which those
differences are expected to be settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates under SFAS No. 109 is recognized in net
income in the period that includes the enactment date. For the three months
ended June 30, 2008, current income tax is $213,568 and deferred income tax
is
$31,133, resulting in an effective tax rate of 31%. The deferred income tax
for
the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $18,332, an effective tax rate of
34%.
There was no current income tax for the three months ended June 30, 2007.
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Under
FIN
No. 48, any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are
recorded as interest expense and general and administrative expense,
respectively. For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the amount of
unrecognized tax benefits was $754,000. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007,
there
were no unrecognized
tax benefits.
Investment
in GazTex, LLC. The
Company's long-term asset consisted of an investment in GazTex, LLC, a
Russian company owned 50% by OBTX, LLC, accounted for by the equity method.
OBTX, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company in which from January 16,
2007, Mexco owned 100% of the interest. In May 2008, we dissolved GazTex, LLC
and received our initial cash investment less related fees and expenses for
a
net amount of $18,700.
Long
Term Liabilities.
Long
term liabilities consist of a revolving credit agreement with Bank of America,
N.A. (“Bank”), which provides for a credit facility of $5,000,000 with no
monthly commitment reductions. The borrowing base is evaluated annually, on
or
about September 1. Amounts borrowed under this agreement are collateralized
by
the common stock of one of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries and all of
the Company’s oil and gas properties. On September 26, 2007, the borrowing base
was redetermined and set at $4,225,000 bearing interest at prime rate per annum
with a maturity date of October 31, 2009. Two letters of credit for $50,000
each, in lieu of a plugging bond covering the properties we operate, are
outstanding under the facility, one with the Texas Railroad commission and
one
with the State of New Mexico. Interest under this agreement is payable monthly
at prime rate (5.0% and 8.25% at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively). The
balance outstanding on the line of credit as of June 30, 2008 was
$2,275,000.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements. Effective
April 1, 2008, the Company implemented Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair
Value Measurements (“SFAS
157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for its measurement and
expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Mexco elected to
implement this Statement with the one-year deferral permitted by FASB Staff
Position (“FSP”) 157-2 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities
measured at fair value, except those that are recognized or disclosed on a
recurring basis (at least annually). The deferral applies to nonfinancial assets
and liabilities measured at fair value in a business combination; impaired
properties, plants and equipment; intangible assets and goodwill; and initial
recognition of asset retirement obligations and restructuring costs for
which the Company uses fair value. Management does not
expect any significant impact to the consolidated financial statements when
SFAS 157 for these assets and liabilities is implemented.
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
Unless
the context otherwise requires, references to the “Company”, “Mexco”, “we”, “us”
or “our” mean Mexco Energy Corporation and its consolidated
subsidiaries.
Cautionary
Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations (“MD&A”) contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking
statements include statements regarding our plans, beliefs or current
expectations and my be signified by the words “could”, “should”, “expect”,
“project”, “estimate”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “budget”, “plan”,
“forecast”, “predict” and other words and phrases of similar meaning.
Forward-looking statements appear throughout this Form 10-Q with respect to,
among other things: profitability, planned capital expenditures; estimates
of
oil and gas production; future project dates; estimates of future oil and gas
prices; estimates of oil and gas reserves; our future financial condition or
results of operations; and our business strategy and other plans and objectives
for future operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those contained in any forward-looking statement. While we have made
assumptions that we believe are reasonable, the assumptions that support our
forward-looking statements are based upon information that is currently
available and is subject to change. All forward-looking statements in the Form
10-Q are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statement contained
in
this section. We do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the
forward-looking information.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources.
Historically, we have funded our operations, acquisitions, exploration and
development expenditures from cash generated by operating activities, bank
borrowings and issuance of common stock. Our primary financial resource is
our
base of oil and gas reserves. We pledge our producing oil and gas properties
to
secure our revolving line of credit.
Our
long
term strategy is on increasing profit margins while concentrating on obtaining
reserves with low cost operations by acquiring and developing primarily gas
properties and secondarily oil properties with potential for long-lived
production.
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For
the
first three months of fiscal 2009, cash flow from operations was $386,201
compared to $194,956 for the first three months of fiscal 2008. This increase
was primarily due to an increase in net income. Cash of $1,023,675 was used
for
additions to oil and gas properties and $325,000 for net reduction in long
term
debt. Cash of $646,928 was received from exercises of stock options.
Accordingly, net cash decreased $82,904.
During
fiscal 2008, we participated in an exploratory well in San Patricio County,
Texas. This well has been completed and began producing natural gas as well
as
oil in April 2008. Costs incurred for this project are approximately $178,000.
We
are in
the process of acquiring mineral, royalty and surface interests in several
counties, mainly in Texas. Purchases incurred related to this project through
June 2008 are approximately $34,000.
During
the third quarter of fiscal 2008, we acted as operator and drilled an
exploratory well in Loving County, Texas. This well has been completed and
based
on a four point test by an independent testing firm, was calculated to produce
at an absolute open flow rate of 12,773,000 cubic feet of natural gas per day.
During this test which lasted four hours, the well actually produced 1,366,000
cubic feet of natural gas, 26 barrels of 63 gravity condensate and 12 barrels
of
water on chokes ranging from 11/64 to 15/64 inches. Previously the well had
been
shut in for a period in excess of 72 hours. The rates at which this will be
produced and sold have not yet been determined and may be substantially
different from these potential tests, based on regulatory and engineering
considerations as well as performance of the well over longer periods of time.
We are in the process of acquiring a right-of-way and preparing to build a
pipeline to enable production and sales of natural gas from this well. Our
share
of the costs incurred for this project through July 31, 2008 is approximately
$408,000.
On
December 31, 2007, we purchased 122 mineral acres amounting to approximately
21.45% royalty interest in Tarrant County, Texas for $1,850,000. At the time
of
purchase, this property contained one producing well in the Newark East (Barnett
Shale) Field. Two additional wells have been completed and all three wells
are
now producing natural gas into a sales pipeline. One additional well is planned
for a portion of this acreage.
During
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, we drilled a gas well in Reeves County,
Texas. This well has been completed and began producing in April 2008. Our
working interest in this well is 32.5% before payout and 24.375% after payout
(respectively, net revenue interests of 23.875% and 17.9063%).
On
June
6, 2008 we purchased mineral and royalty interests contained in an aggregate
of
522 acres with royalties varying from .126% to .385% in 6 producing natural
gas
wells and 5 proven undeveloped well locations in the Newark East (Barnett-Shale)
Field of Tarrant County, Texas for approximately $429,000. There are an
additional 6 potential drill sites on this acreage.
We
continue to focus our efforts on the acquisition of royalties in areas with
significant development potential.
We
are
participating in several other projects and are reviewing several other projects
in which we may participate. The cost of such projects would be funded, to
the
extent possible, from existing cash balances and cash flow from operations.
The
remainder may be funded through borrowings on the credit facility.
At
June
30, 2008, we had working capital of approximately $1,381,831 compared to working
capital of $627,674 at March 31, 2008, an increase of $754,157. This was mainly
as a result of an increase in account receivables related to oil and gas sales
and a decrease in accounts payable.
Crude
oil
and natural gas prices have fluctuated significantly in recent years as well
as
in recent months. Fluctuations in price have a significant impact on our
financial condition and liquidity. However, management is of the opinion that
cash flow from operations and funds available from financing will be sufficient
to provide adequate liquidity for the current fiscal year.
We
have a
revolving credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank”), which provides
for a credit facility of $5,000,000, subject to a borrowing base determination.
On September 26, 2007, the borrowing base was redetermined and increased to
$4,225,000 with no monthly commitment reductions. The borrowing base is
evaluated annually, on or about September 1. Amounts borrowed under this
agreement are collateralized by the common stock of one of our wholly owned
subsidiaries and all of our oil and gas properties. Two letters of credit for
$50,000 each, in lieu of a plugging bond covering the properties we operate,
are
outstanding under the facility, one with the Texas Railroad commission and
one
with the State of New Mexico. Interest under this agreement is payable monthly
at prime rate (5.0% and 8.25% at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively). This
agreement generally restricts our ability to transfer assets or control of
the
Company, incur debt, extend credit, change the nature of our business,
substantially change management personnel or pay cash dividends. The balance
outstanding under this agreement as of June 30, 2008 was $2,275,000 and
$1,500,000 as of August 8, 2008.
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Results
of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months
Ended June 30, 2007. Net
income increased from $34,806 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 to $538,789
for the quarter ended June 30, 2008; an increase of $503,983 as a result of
an
increase in operating revenues partially offset by an increase in depreciation,
depletion and amortization and interest expense.
Oil
and gas sales.
Revenue
from oil and gas sales increased from $850,144 for the first quarter of fiscal
2008 to $1,672,587 for the same period of fiscal 2009. This increase of 97%
or
$822,443 resulted from an increase in oil and gas prices and gas production
offset partially by a decrease in oil production. Revenues from oil and gas
royalty interests accounted for approximately 37% of our total revenues for
the
first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to 24% for the first quarter of fiscal
2008. Average gas prices increased from $6.74 per mcf for the first quarter
of
fiscal 2008 to $9.70 per mcf for the same period of fiscal 2009. Average oil
prices increased from $59.32 per bbl for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 to
$118.57 for the same period of fiscal 2009. Oil and gas production quantities
were 4,392 barrels (“bbls”) and 87,539 thousand cubic feet (“mcf”) for the first
quarter of fiscal 2008 and 4,107 bbls and 122,286 mcf for the same period of
fiscal 2009, a decrease of 6% in oil production and an increase of 40% in gas
production.
Production
and exploration. Production
costs increased $1,938 or .6% from $333,050 for the first quarter of fiscal
2008
to $334,988 for the same period of fiscal 2009. This was the result of an
increase in production taxes due to the increase in oil and gas sales partially
offset by a decrease in lease operating expenses.
Depreciation,
depletion and amortization.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased 38%, from $172,884
for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 to $238,844 for the same period of fiscal
2009 primarily due to an increase to the full cost pool amortization base and
an
increase in gas production partially offset by an increase in oil and gas
reserves.
General
and administrative expenses.
General
and administrative expenses increased 4% from $269,624 for the first quarter
of
fiscal 2008 to $281,661 for the same period of fiscal 2009. This was due to
an
increase in engineering fees.
Interest
expense.
Interest
expense increased 120% from $15,348 for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 to
$33,735 for the same period of fiscal 2009, due to an increase in borrowings
partially offset by a decrease in interest rates.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk
The
primary sources of market risk for us include fluctuations in commodity prices
and interest rate fluctuations. At June 30, 2008, we had not entered into any
hedge arrangements, commodity swap agreements, commodity futures, options or
other similar agreements relating to crude oil and natural gas.
Interest
Rate Risk. At
June
30, 2008, we had an outstanding loan balance of $2,275,000 under our $5.0
million revolving credit agreement, which bears interest at the prime rate,
which varies from time to time. If the interest rate on our bank debt increases
or decreases by one percentage point our annual pretax income would change
by
$22,750, based on the outstanding balance at June 30, 2008.
Credit
Risk.
Credit
risk is the risk of loss as a result of nonperformance by other parties of
their
contractual obligations. Our primary credit risk is related to oil and gas
production sold to various purchasers and the receivables are generally not
collateralized. At June 30, 2008, our largest credit risk associated with any
single purchaser was $385,716. We are also exposed to credit risk in the event
of nonperformance from any of our working interest partners. At June 30, 2008,
our largest credit risk associated with any working interest partner was
$39,808. We have not experienced any significant credit losses.
Volatility
of Oil and Gas Prices.
Our
revenues, operating results and future rate of growth are highly dependent
upon
the prevailing market prices of, and demand for, oil and natural gas.
Prices
for oil and natural gas fluctuate widely. We cannot predict future oil and
natural gas prices with any certainty. Historically, the markets for oil and
gas
have been volatile, and they are likely to continue to be volatile. Factors
that
can cause price fluctuations include the level of global demand for petroleum
products, foreign supply of oil and gas, the establishment of and compliance
with production quotas by oil-exporting countries, weather conditions, the
price
and availability of alternative fuels and overall political and economic
conditions in oil producing countries.
Changes
in oil and gas prices impact both estimated future net revenue and the estimated
quantity of proved reserves. Any reduction in reserves, including reductions
due
to price fluctuations, can reduce the borrowing base under our revolving credit
facility and adversely affect the amount of cash flow available for capital
expenditures and our ability to obtain additional capital for our exploration
and development activities. In addition, we may have ceiling test writedowns
when prices decline. Lower prices may also reduce the amount of crude oil and
natural gas that can be produced economically. Thus,
we
may experience material increases or decreases in reserve quantities solely
as a
result of price changes and not as a result of drilling or well
performance.
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Similarly,
any improvements in oil and gas prices can have a favorable impact on our
financial condition, results of operations and capital resources. Oil and
natural gas prices do not necessarily fluctuate in direct relationship to each
other. Our financial results are more sensitive to movements in natural gas
prices than oil prices because most of our production and reserves are natural
gas. If the average oil price had increased or decreased by one dollar per
barrel for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, our pretax income would have changed
by $4,107. If the average gas price had increased or decreased by one dollar
per
mcf for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, our pretax income would have changed
by
$122,286.
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
We
maintain disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that the information
we
must disclose in our filings with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized
and
reported on a timely basis. At the end of the period covered by this report,
our
principal executive officer and principal financial officer have reviewed and
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on such evaluation,
such officers have concluded that, as of June 30, 2008, our disclosure controls
and procedures were effective in timely alerting them to material information
relating to us (and our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included
in
our periodic SEC filings.
No
changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred
during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
PART
II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. |
Legal
Proceedings
|
We
may,
from time to time, be involved in litigation and claims arising out of our
operations in the normal course of business. We are currently a party to a
lawsuit that is being filed against the drilling company of a well in which
we
have a working interest of approximately 6.5%. We are not aware of any legal
or
governmental proceedings against us, or contemplated to be brought against
us,
under various environmental protection statutes or other regulations to which
we
are subject.
Item 1A. |
Risk
Factors
|
There
have been no material changes to the information previously disclosed in Item
1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2. |
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds
|
None.
Item 3. |
Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
|
None.
Item 4. |
Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders
|
None.
Item 5. |
Other
Information
|
None.
Item 6. |
Exhibits
|
Exhibits
|
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31.1
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Certification
of the Chief Executive Officer of Mexco Energy Corporation
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31.2
|
Certification
of the Chief Financial Officer of Mexco Energy
Corporation
|
32.1
|
Certification
of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Mexco
Energy
Corporation pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
§1350
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
MEXCO
ENERGY CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
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Dated:
August 12, 2008
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/s/
Nicholas C. Taylor
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Nicholas
C. Taylor
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President
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Dated:
August 12, 2008
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/s/
Tamala L. McComic
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Tamala
L. McComic
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Vice
President, Treasurer and Assistant
Secretary
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