RING ENERGY, INC. - Quarter Report: 2011 March (Form 10-Q)

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

For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2011

. TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 000-53920

RING ENERGY, INC.

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada	98-0406406
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


18 ½ East State Street, Suite 202, Redlands, CA	92373
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(909) 798-8394

(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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X . No .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes . 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. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer	.	Accelerated filer	.
Non-accelerated filer	. (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	X .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12-b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes . No X .

The registrant has one class of common stock of which 3,548,200 shares were outstanding at May 10, 2011.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


		Page

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3

Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	10
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	12
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	12

Part II – OTHER INFORMATION		12

Item 6.	Exhibits	12
	SIGNATURES	12

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements


Index to Financial Statements	Page

Balance Sheets – March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010	4

Statements of Operations (unaudited) – Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and from inception of the development stage (July 30, 2004) through March 31, 2011	5

Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) – Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and from inception of the development stage (July 30, 2004) through March 31, 2011	6-7

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) – March 31, 2011	8-9


Ring Energy, Inc.
(a development stage entity)
Balance Sheets

		March 31,		December 31,
		2011		2010
		(unaudited)
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	900,479	$	931,103
Oil production receivable		2,503		-
Deposits		1,000		1,000
Prepaid expenses		1,700		1,900
Total Current Assets		905,682		934,003

Office Furniture (net)		5,494		5,794

Total Assets	$	911,176	$	939,797

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,960	$	5,420
Oil and gas drilling and operating costs payable		-		1,209
Total Current Liabilities		1,960		6,629
Total Liabilities		1,960		6,629

Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000,000 shares
authorized, 3,548,200 shares issued and outstanding		3,548		3,548
Paid-in capital		1,671,741		1,671,741
Deficit accumulated during the development stage		(766,073)		(742,121)
Total Stockholders' Equity		909,216		933,168

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	911,176	$	939,797

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


Ring Energy, Inc.
(a development stage entity)
Unaudited Statements of Operations

						Inception of
						Development
						Stage (July 30,
		For the Three Months Ended				2004) through
		March 31,				March 31,
		2011		2010		2011

Revenue from oil and gas properties	$	2,624	$	5,197	$	16,744
Production costs		(600)		(1,824)		(15,252)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization		-		(1,463)		(3,125)
Results from oil and gas operations		2,024		1,910		(1,633)

General and administrative expenses:
Accounting and legal		8,612		12,957		162,357
Advertising and promotion		-		-		49,614
Consulting		10,275		-		135,450
Management and director fees		3,750		3,750		51,150
Transfer agent and filing		310		735		27,114
Rent		3,300		3,000		34,500
Depreciation		300		300		2,898
Other		209		862		39,980
Total general and administrative expenses		26,756		21,604		503,063
Loss from operations		(24,732)		(19,694)		(504,696)

Other income and (expense):
Dividend and interest Income		780		349		36,761
Interest expense		-		-		(5,221)
Loss on impairment of oil and gas properties		-		-		(292,917)
Total other income and (expense)		780		349		(261,377)

Loss before income taxes		(23,952)		(19,345)		(766,073)
Income tax benefit (expense)		-		-		-
Net loss	$	(23,952)	$	(19,345)	$	(766,073)

Net loss per common share, basic and diluted	$	(0.01)	$	(0.01)

Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding, basic and diluted		3,548,200		3,548,200

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


Ring Energy, Inc.
(a development stage entity)
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows

						Inception of
						Development
						Stage (July 30,
		For the Three Months Ended				2004) through
		March 31,				March 31,
		2011		2010		2011

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss before other comprehensive loss	$	(23,952)	$	(19,345)	$	(766,073)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used by
operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization		300		1,762		6,023
Write-off of website costs		-		-		7,917
Management fees		-		-		2,000
Interest expense		-		-		5,221
Loss on impairment		-		-		292,917
Changes in working capital balances
related to operations:
(Increase) in oil production receivable		(2,503)		1,635		(2,503)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expense		200		(1,479)		(2,029)
(Increase) decrease in deposits		-		-		(116)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
accrued liabilities		(3,460)		(2,163)		1,019
Increase (decrease) in operating costs payable		(1,209)		(12,900)		-
Net Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Operating Activities		(30,624)		(32,490)		(455,624)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Website costs		-		-		(7,917)
Available for sale investments		-		-		386
Acquisition of office furniture		-		-		(8,392)
Acquisition of oil and gas interests		-		-		(296,042)
Net Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Investing Activities		-		-		(311,965)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from related party payables		-		-		102,513
Payments on related party payables		-		-		(27,435)
Issuance of common stock		-		-		1,592,990
Net Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities		-		-		1,668,068

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(30,624)		(32,490)		900,479
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		931,103		993,860		-
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	900,479	$	961,370	$	900,479

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


Ring Energy, Inc.
(a development stage entity)
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

						Inception of
						Development
						Stage (July 30,
		For the Three Months Ended				2004) through
		March 31,				March 31,
		2011		2010		2011

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for:
Interest	$	-	$	-	$	-
Taxes	$	-	$	-	$	-

Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Equity issued as compensation	$	-	$	-	$	2,000
Imputed interest	$	-	$	-	$	5,221
Forgiveness of related party payable	$	-	$	-	$	75,078

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Ring Energy, Inc.

(a development stage entity)

Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

March 31, 2011

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

Interim Period - The accompanying unaudited financial statements of Ring Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) were prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States 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 (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Management of the Company (“Management”) believes that the following disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K report for the year ended December 31, 2010.

These unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of Management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company for the periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2011, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.

Development Stage Entity – The Company is considered a development stage entity because its principal oil and gas operations are minimal and have not produced any significant revenue. Total revenue of $16,744 has been recognized since commencement of oil production, but the cost of production and the associated depreciation, depletion and amortization has resulted in a net loss from oil and gas operations of $1,633. Furthermore, the Company has determined that further development of its current leasehold interest is unlikely and has impaired all capitalized costs not expensed as depreciation, depletion and amortization. The Company is seeking to acquire additional oil and gas properties and during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 incurred expenses for consulting and legal fees of approximately $17,000 in that regard. At March 31, 2011 the Company has cash available to pursue such efforts of approximately $900,000; however, until such time as the results of its oil and gas operations are profitable, the Company will be considered a development stage entity.

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization - The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 30, 2004 and currently has a 25% working interest (18¾% net revenue interest) in an oil and gas lease comprising 440 total acres located in Howard County, Texas. The Company has completed one well on this property; however, the Company elected not to pursue further development thereof and therefore, the receipt of future oil production from this well is doubtful.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value Accounting – The carrying value of certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, cash equivalents, receivables from oil production sales, deposits, prepaid expenses, and current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities. The Company utilized Level 1 inputs to value the aforementioned assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying value approximates the fair value of these financial instruments. All cash deposits are held in one financial institution with amounts exceeding $250,000 not being federally insured.

Depreciation – The Company maintains office furniture that is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over a seven year period. Accumulated depreciation of $2,897 and $2,597 was recorded at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

Oil and Gas Properties – The Company utilizes the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Under this method all costs associated with the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties, including equipping of productive wells, are capitalized and are subject to amortization and/or periodic impairment. The unit-of-production method was utilized to amortize the Company’s cost of its oil and gas properties subsequent to their initial impairment and until such time that the properties were fully impaired.

During the current quarter, the Company incurred legal and consulting (geological and engineering) expenses in the approximate amount of $17,000 in its attempt to acquire an interest in one or more oil and/or gas properties. Inasmuch as none of the properties investigated were acquired nor are those properties still being considered by the Company for acquisition, the Company has expensed those amounts.

Net Loss per Common Share, basic and diluted - The computation of net loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. No potentially dilutive securities or derivative instruments are outstanding.

Income Taxes – The Company follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in FASB ASC 740-10-65-1 and uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. An allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that such tax benefits will not be realized.

At March 31, 2011, the Company has a net operating loss carry forward of approximately $721,025 that expires if unused from 2027 through 2031, and a deferred tax asset of approximately $136,070. No tax benefit has been reported in the financial statements since the potential tax benefit is offset by a valuation allowance of approximately the same amount. The Company recognized no increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company has no tax position at March 31, 2011 for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. The Company did not recognize any accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits or operating expenses as a result of penalties during the periods presented.

Note 3: Related Party Transactions

The Company’s 600 square foot executive office located in Redlands, California, is currently being leased on a month-to-month basis from a stockholder of the Company at a rate of $1,100 per month. A $1,000 deposit was paid at the commencement of the lease and at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the Company had prepaid one month of rent. Total rent expense paid for the three months March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 was $3,300 and $3,000, respectively.

Note 4: Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated all events and transactions that occurred after March 31, 2011 through the date the Company issued these financial statements. During this period, the Company did not have any material recognizable subsequent events.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management’s beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, need for financing, competitive position, and potential growth opportunities. Our forward looking statements do not consider the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “believes,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “could,” “plans,” or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy or trends. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements.

Among the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially are the risks and uncertainties discussed in this report. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the fluctuation in the price per barrel of crude oil, global economic and political conditions, global production of oil, , changes in costs of drilling and producing crude oil and natural gas, and operating interruptions (including, but not limited to, labor disputes, oil and gas line leaks, fires, explosions, unscheduled downtime, transportation interruptions, war and terrorist activities). Oil and gas operations are subject to a variety of existing laws and regulations relating to exploration and development, permitting procedures, safety precautions, property reclamation, employee health and safety, air and water quality standards, pollution and other environmental protection controls, all of which are subject to change and are becoming more stringent and costly to comply with. Should one or more of these risks materialize (or the consequences of such a development worsen), or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those expected. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements regardless of whether such results from new information, future events or otherwise.

There may also be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we do not now expect to have a material adverse impact on our business.

References made in this Item 2

References made to the “Well” in this Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations refer to an oil well known as the Eastland #1, in which we own a 25% working interest (18¾% net revenue interest) and which is located on a 440 acre oil and gas prospect in Howard County, Texas, therein referred to as the “Prospect”.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 compared to March 31, 2010

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and for the three months ending March 31, 2010, our loss from operations was $24,732 and $19,694, respectively, and represents an increase of $5,038. Even though our general and administrative expenses decreased in most areas, our retention of consultants (geological and engineering) and a law firm with respect to our search of oil and gas properties resulted in expenses of approximately $17,000. Our investigation of these prospects did not result in us entering into any acquisition agreement and we are no longer pursuing the properties that we investigated.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and for the three months ending March 31, 2010, our revenue from oil and gas properties was $2,624 and $5,197, respectively, and represents a decrease of $2,573 or a 50% decrease. The $2,624 of revenue derived from oil production represents sales of oil derived from production prior to our non-consent to enter into a further development of the Well with Big Star Oil & Gas, LLC, the operator of the Well and which may also impact any further revenue that we may receive from the Prospect.

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded $1,463 of depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and during the subsequent quarter, ending June 30, 2010, we determined that our remaining cost in the Prospect should be impaired. Consequently, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 we did not record any costs for depreciation, depletion and amortization relative to the Prospect. As a consequence, the results from our oil and gas operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 reflect income of $2,024 and for the three months ending March 31, 2010, $1,910 of income. This should not be construed to mean that oil and gas operating activities improved during the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At March 31, 2011, the Company had total assets of $911,176 and total liabilities of $1,960. The Company’s current assets are comprised of $900,479 in cash held in checking and savings accounts in one financial institution, which represent 99% of our total assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, our cash and cash equivalents have decreased by $30,624 and our total assets have decreased by $28,621. Our total liabilities have also decreased by $4,669.

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, our revenue sources consisted of production payments from oil and gas operations and dividend and interest income. Gross revenue from oil and gas operations resulted in $2,624 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Net revenue from oil and gas operations resulted in income of $2,024 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. However, we do not consider the Prospect as a source of liquidity in the future and doubt that it will be a capital resource for us.

To the extent we maintain a cash position, we will continue to realize minimal amounts of revenue primarily from interest income. However, as we seek to acquire additional oil and gas properties, our cash position will decrease with a consequential decrease in dividend and interest income.

In the future we intend to pursue the acquisition of one or more oil and gas leasehold interests that either have existing production or that have proved reserves of oil and gas substantiated by an engineer’s report. In this pursuit, we may acquire an entity owning such oil and gas properties rather than an interest in a leasehold prospect. The acquisition of producing oil and gas properties or properties that contain reserves supported by an engineer’s report, may in all likelihood require substantially greater capital than we currently have available. Furthermore, our relatively small cash position may result in our acquisition of an oil and gas property that does not produce as favorable of a return on capital invested as if we had a larger cash position. Obtaining additional capital would require that we enter into the sale of either short-term or long-term notes payable or the sale of our common stock. Either one of these later activities may require that we retain a licensed underwriter to undertake the sale of such securities. The utilization of an underwriter will generally require that we pay a commission in cash and/or through the issuance of warrants to purchase shares of our common stock in the future. In addition, we may also utilize shares of our common stock to acquire an interest in a leasehold prospect or to acquire an entity owning oil and gas properties.

Current economic conditions may make it difficult if not impossible for us to undertake the sale of our common stock. Even though our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, transactions in our common stock have been infrequent. Consequently, it may be difficult to agree on a value for the shares of our common stock with a potential purchaser. Furthermore, the sale of our common stock may require that we register those shares with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. If we determine that the sale of our common stock is necessary to obtain additional capital and that the shares being sold will require registration, this process could require several months before such a registration becomes effective. There is no assurance that such a registration will become effective or that if it does become effective, that we will be able to sell shares of our common stock at a price consistent with past transactions or at any price. No decisions have been made by the Company regarding these matters.

During the past three months we have made inquiries regarding the acquisition of an interest in one or more oil and gas properties; however, we have not been successful in our efforts to acquire any of these properties. Mr. Steve Owens, our chief executive and financial officer, has sought the assistance of outside consultants and others in this search. It may be necessary for us to retain such individuals in our endeavors to locate a desirable oil and gas property. The cost to retain one or more consultants or a firm specializing in the purchase/sale of oil and gas properties will have an impact on our financial position and/or may impact our future cash flow based on the arrangement we are able to negotiate. At the present time we have not negotiated the terms of any consulting agreement with anyone. We may not be able to negotiate a consulting agreement with anyone given our relatively small cash position compared to other companies in the oil and gas industry.

The process of acquiring one or more oil and gas properties will impact our financial position and reduce our cash position. The types of costs that we may incur include travel cost relating to meeting with individuals instrumental in our acquisition of one or more oil and gas properties, obtaining petroleum engineer reports relative to the oil and gas properties that we are investigating, legal fees associated with such acquisition including title reports, and accounting fees relative to obtaining historical information regarding such oil and gas properties. Even though we may incur such cost, there is no assurance that we will ultimately be able to consummate a transaction resulting in our acquisition of an oil and/or gas property.

Off-balance sheet arrangements

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements and it is not anticipated that the Company will enter into any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not required by smaller reporting company.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our principal executive and financial officer, Robert “Steve” Owens, conduced an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report, of whether our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were (1) effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and (2) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated, organized and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriated, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon this evaluation, Mr. Owens concluded that, as of March 31, 2011, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our most recent quarterly period ended March 31, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their stated goals under all potential future conditions.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.

Exhibits


Exhibit Number	Description	Location
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification	Filed Herewith
32.1	Section 1350 Certification	Filed Herewith

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Ring Energy, Inc.

Date: May 13, 2011

By: /s/ Robert “Steve” Owens

Robert “Steve” Owens

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Office