10-Q 1 nce10q093011.htm NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. nce10q093011.htm


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 QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
or
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM           TO

Commission File Number 000-08187
NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Nevada
 
75-2399477
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1603 LBJ Freeway
Suite 300
Dallas, Texas
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
75234
 
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
(972) 407-8400
 
 
(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.
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
Common Stock, $.01 par value
1,946,935 shares
(Class)
(Outstanding at November 11, 2011)

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Period ended September 30, 2011

PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3
   
Item 1.  Financial Statements
3
                       Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
                   Consolidated Statements of Operations
5
                       Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
6
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
7
   
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
9
   
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
12
   
Item 4T.  Controls and Procedures
13
   
PART II:  OTHER INFORMATION
14
   
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
14
   
Item 6.  Exhibits
15
   
Signatures
16
 

 
 
 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
NEW CONCEPT ENERGY ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(unaudited)
 
(amounts in thousands)
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Assets
           
             
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2     $ 59  
Accounts receivable from oil and gas sales
    221       223  
Other current assets
    15       14  
Total current assets
    238       296  
                 
Note and interest receivable – related party
    10,007       10,361  
                 
Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method)
               
Proved developed and undeveloped oil and gas properties, net of depletion
    11,913       11,789  
                 
Property and equipment, net of depreciation
               
Land, buildings and equipment - oil and gas operations
    1,373       1,395  
Other
    151       156  
Total property and equipment
    1,524       1,551  
                 
Other assets
    520       70  
                 
Total assets
  $ 24,202     $ 24,067  
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
         

 
 
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NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED
 
(unaudited)
 
(amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
 
       
 
           
Current liabilities
 
 
       
    Accounts payable - trade
  $ 340     $ 83  
    Accrued expenses
    135       156  
Total current liabilities
    475       239  
 
               
Long-term debt
               
    Notes payable
    1,390       1,308  
    Payable - related parties
    611       953  
    Asset retirement obligation
    2,669       2,573  
    Other long-term liabilities
    680       723  
Total liabilities
    5,825       5,796  
 
               
Stockholders' equity
               
    Preferred stock, Series B
    1       1  
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized, 100,000,000
               
shares; issued and outstanding, 1,946,935 shares
               
at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    20       20  
    Additional paid-in capital
    58,838       58,838  
    Accumulated deficit
    (40,482 )     (40,588 )
 
               
 
    18,377       18,271  
 
               
Total liabilities & equity
  $ 24,202     $ 24,067  
 
               
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
         
 
 
 
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NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION
 
(unaudited)
 
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
                         
   
For the Three Months ended September 30,
   
For the Nine Months ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenue
 
 
         
 
       
Oil and gas operations, net of royalties
  $ 313     $ 349     $ 873     $ 950  
Real estate operations
    690       763       2,152       2,217  
 
    1,003       1,112       3,025       3,167  
 
                               
 
                               
Operating expenses
                               
Oil and gas operations
    325       320       1,025       992  
Real estate operations
    440       330       1,151       1,023  
Lease expense
    192       211       576       684  
Corporate general and administrative
    101       124       351       447  
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
    32       30       96       90  
 
    1,090       1,015       3,199       3,236  
Operating earnings (loss)
    (87 )     97       (174 )     (69 )
 
                               
Other income (expense)
                               
Interest income
    121       122       360       375  
Interest expense
    (31 )     (31 )     (93 )     (93 )
Gain on sale of assets, net
    -       -       -       10  
Other income (expense), net
    (60 )     -       13       (350 )
Income/(Expense)
    30       91       280       (58 )
 
                               
 
                               
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ (57 )   $ 188     $ 106     $ (127 )
                                 
Net income (loss) per common share-basic and diluted
  $ (0.03 )   $ 0.10     $ 0.05     $ (0.07 )
                                 
Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding - basic
    1,947       1,947       1,947       1,947  
                                 
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(unaudited)
 
(amounts in thousands)
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
             
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
       
Net income/loss
  $ 106     $ (127 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
               
      Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    300       262  
      Accretion of asset retirement obligation
    96       90  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
               
      Other current and non-current assets
    (155 )     (375 )
        Accounts payable and other liabilities
    319       262  
      Interest receivable
    (340 )     (1,438 )
        Interest payable
            91  
Net cash provided by (used) in operating activities
    326       (1,235 )
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities
               
      Investment in oil and gas properties
    (349 )     (191 )
      Fixed asset additions
    (25 )     (34 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (374 )     (225 )
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities
               
      Repayment of loans to affiliates
    -       1,499  
      Payment on notes payable
    (9 )     (60 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (9 )     1,439  
 
               
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (57 )     (21 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
    59       155  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
  $ 2     $ 134  
                 
                 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE A: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Concept Energy, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “NCE” or the “Company”).  All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.  Certain 2010 balances have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 presentation.
 
The unaudited financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present such information.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures, including a description of significant accounting policies normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
 
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.  Operating results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any subsequent quarter or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
 
NOTE B: NATURE OF OPERATIONS
 
The Company operates oil and gas wells and mineral leases in Athens and Meigs Counties in Ohio and in Calhoun, Jackson and Roane Counties in West Virginia through its wholly owned subsidiaries Mountaineer State Energy, LLC and Mountaineer State Operations, LLC.
 
The Company also leases and operates a retirement community in King City Oregon, with a capacity of 114 residents.
 
NOTE C: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
We consider accounting policies related to our estimates of depreciation amortization, and depletion, segments, oil and gas properties, oil and gas reserves, gas gathering assets, office and field equipment, revenue recognition and gas imbalances, leases, revenue recognition for real estate operations, impairment, and sales of real estate as significant accounting policies.  The policies include significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates are made.  However, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were used.  These policies are summarized in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
NOTE D: NOTES RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY

On September 30, 2011, the Company had a loan receivable plus accrued interest of $10,007,000 from Prime Income Asset Management, Inc. (“PIAMI”) a related party.  The loan bears interest at the prime rate plus two percent and is due within 30 days following a demand by the Company.  If no demand is made the note will become due on January 31, 2013.

While the notes receivable by their terms are demand notes the Company does not anticipate making demand on such notes during the next twelve months and has therefore not classified the notes as being a current asset.

NOTE E: CONTINGENCIES
 
 
 
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Chesapeake Exploration Limited Partnership and Chesapeake Operating, Inc. (“Chesapeake”)

In January 2006, the Company entered into a joint operating agreement evidencing its acquisition of a 5% interest in two gas wells being drilled and ultimately operated by Chesapeake.  The Company relied on the cost projections provided by Chesapeake to make its investment decision.  Subsequent to its investment the Company received an invoice from Chesapeake for $556,217 which, according to Chesapeake, represents the Company’s 5% share of additional costs incurred by Chesapeake in drilling the wells.  The Company believes that these additional costs far exceed any reasonable expense that should have been incurred in drilling the two wells and were incurred without notifying the Company of such expenses.  The Company has requested an accounting of the additional expenses and a reconciliation of the final costs to the cost estimates previously presented.  In April 2007, Chesapeake filed a lawsuit against the Company and others in State District Court in Tarrant County, Texas.
 

In March 2011, Chesapeake received a summary judgment award for $686,874 plus legal fees.  The Company has appealed the judge’s ruling. However, the Company has recorded the investment in the wells and the obligation to Chesapeake.

Yazoo Pipeline Company, LP and Sterling Exploration and Production Company (“Sterling”)

Sterling Exploration and Production Company was an oil and gas exploration and production company with offshore production and Yazoo Pipeline Company transported Sterling’s and others oil and gas to shore for delivery to purchasers. On December 23, 2008, Sterling filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief.

In 2009, we attempted to acquire Sterling and invested a total of approximately $400,000 including debtor in possession financing paid to Sterling and other expenses. In 2009, we wrote off $50,000 of our investment. In 2010, the potential acquisition was abandoned and in the second quarter of 2010, we wrote off the balance of our investment. The bankruptcy of Sterling was ultimately converted to a Chapter 7 filing.

In December 2010, the bankruptcy trustee filed a lawsuit against a number of parties including New Concept Energy, Inc with a variety of allegations including that we conspired with other defendants or aided and abetted others in a breach of fiduciary duty owed to the debtors of Sterling.

We are unaware of any misconduct on our part and see no merit to this case as it pertains to us.
 
Other

The Company has been named as a defendant in other lawsuits in the ordinary course of business.  Management is of the opinion that these lawsuits will not have a material effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
 
NOTE F: – OPERATING SEGMENTS

The following table reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and total assets:
 
 
 
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Nine months ended September 30, 2011
 
Oil and Gas
Operations
   
Retirement
Facility
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
Operating revenue
  $ 873     $ 2,152     $ -     $ 3,025  
                                 
Operating expenses
    780       1,119       351       2,250  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
    245       32       -       277  
Lease Expense
    -       576       -       576  
Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligation
    96       -       -       96  
Total Operating Expenses
    1,121       1,727       351       3,199  
Interest expense
    (93 )     -       -       (93 )
Other income
    2       -       11       13  
Interest income
    -       -       360       360  
Segment operating income
  $ (339 )   $ 425     $ 20     $ 106  


Nine months ended September 30, 2010
 
Oil and Gas
Operations
   
Retirement
Facility
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                         
Operating revenue
  $ 950     $ 2,217     $ -     $ 3,167  
                                 
Operating expenses
    759       992       447       2,198  
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
    233       31       -       264  
Lease Expense
    -       684       -       684  
Accretion of Asset Retirement Obligation
    90       -       -       90  
Total Operating Expenses
    1,082       1,707       447       3,236  
Interest expense
    (93 )     -       -       (93 )
Other income
    -       -       (340 )     (340 )
Interest income
    -       -       375       375  
Segment operating income
  $ (225 )   $ 510     $ (412 )   $ (127 )
 
NOTE G: – NEWLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
 
We have considered all other newly issued accounting guidance that is applicable to our operations and the preparation of our consolidated statements, including that which we have not yet adopted.  We do not believe that any such guidance will have a material effect on our financial position or results or operation.

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  Certain of the Company’s accounting policies require the application of judgment in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates.  By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.  These judgments and estimates are based upon the Company’s historical experience, current trends and information available from other sources that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
 
 
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The Company’s significant accounting policies are summarized in Note B to our consolidated financial statements in our annual report on Form 10-K.  The Company believes the following critical accounting policies are more significant to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.  Revisions in such estimates are recorded in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revisions become known.
 
 
Oil and Gas Property Accounting
 
The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its investment in oil and natural gas properties.  Under this method of accounting, all costs of acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties (including such costs as leasehold acquisition costs, geological expenditures, dry hole costs, tangible and intangible development costs and direct internal costs) are capitalized as the cost of oil and natural gas properties when incurred.

The full cost method requires the Company to calculate quarterly, by cost center, a “ceiling,” or limitation on the amount of properties that can be capitalized on the balance sheet.  To the extent capitalized costs of oil and natural gas properties, less accumulated depletion and related deferred taxes exceed the sum of the discounted future net revenues of proved oil and natural gas reserves, the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproved properties subject to amortization, the cost of properties not being amortized, and the related tax amounts, such excess capitalized costs are charged to expense.  Beginning December 31, 2009, full cost companies use the unweighted arithmetic average first day of the month price for oil and natural gas for the 12-month period preceding the calculation date to calculate the future net revenues of proved reserves.  Prior to December 31, 2009, companies used the price in effect at the calculation date and had the option, under certain circumstances, to elect to use subsequent commodity prices if they increased after the calculation date.

The Company assesses any unproved oil and gas properties on an annual basis for possible impairment or reduction in value.  The Company assesses properties on an individual basis or as a group if properties are individually insignificant.  The assessment includes consideration of the following factors, among others: intent to drill; remaining lease term; geological and geophysical evaluations; drilling results and activity; the assignment of proved reserves; and the economic viability of development if proved reserves are assigned.  During any period in which these factors indicate an impairment of unproved properties not subject to amortization, the associated costs incurred to date for such properties are then included in unproved properties subject to amortization.

Oil and Gas Reserves
 
 
Our proved oil and gas reserves are estimated by independent petroleum engineers.  Reserve engineering is a subjective process that is dependent upon the quality of available data and the interpretation thereof, including evaluations and extrapolations of well flow rates and reservoir pressure.  Estimates by different engineers often vary, sometimes significantly.  In addition, physical factors such as the results of drilling, testing and production subsequent to the date of an estimate, as well as economic factors such as changes in product prices, may justify revision of such estimates.  Because proved reserves are required to be estimated using prices at the date of the evaluation, estimated reserve quantities can be significantly impacted by changes in product prices.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) of producing properties is computed on the unit-of-production method based on estimated proved oil and gas reserves.  While total DD&A expense for the life of a property is limited to the property’s total cost, proved reserve revisions result in a change in timing of when DD&A expense is recognized.  Downward revisions of proved reserves result in an acceleration of DD&A expense, while upward revisions tend to lower the rate of DD&A expense recognition.

The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows and changes in such cash flows are prepared using assumptions required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Such assumptions include using year-end oil and gas prices and year-end costs for estimated future development and production expenditures.  Discounted future net cash flows are calculated using a 10% rate.  Changes in any of these assumptions could have a significant impact on the standardized measure.  Accordingly, the standardized measure does not represent management’s estimated current market value of proved reserves.
 
 
 
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Doubtful Accounts
 
The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and notes receivable is based on an analysis of the risk of loss on specific accounts.  The analysis places particular emphasis on past due accounts.  Management considers such information as the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history of the tenant, customer or other debtor and the financial condition of the tenant or other debtor.  Management’s estimate of the required allowance, which is reviewed on a quarterly basis, is subject to revision as these factors change.

Deferred Tax Assets
 
Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets.  The future recoverability of the Company’s net deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income prior to the expiration of the loss carry forwards.  At September 30, 2011, the Company had a deferred tax asset due to tax deductions available to it in future years.  However, as management could not determine that it was more likely than not that the benefit of the deferred tax asset would be realized, a 100% valuation allowance was established.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
At September 30, 2011, the Company had current assets of $238,000 and current liabilities of $475,000.

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2011 were $2,000 as compared to $59,000 at December 31, 2010.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $326,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  During the nine-month period, the Company had net income of $106,000.

Net cash used in investing activities was $374,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, consisting principally of drilling costs and the purchase of equipment at the Company’s retirement facility.

Net cash used in financing activities was $9,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, consisting of repayment of loans to a bank.
 
Results of Operations
 
The Company reported a net loss of $57,000 and a gain of $106,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to a net gain of $188,000 and a loss of $127,000 for the comparable periods of 2010.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded oil and gas revenues, net of royalties of $313,000 and $873,000 as compared to $349,000 and $950,000 for the comparable period of 2010.  The changes in oil & gas revenue was due changes in the price of oil and gas in the marketplace.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded revenues of $690,000 and $2,152,000 from its retirement property compared to $763,000 and $2.217,000 for the comparable periods in 2010.  The variances between comparable periods is due to occupancy fluctuations.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded oil and gas operating expenses of $325,000 and $1,025,000 as compared to $320,000 and $992,000 for the comparable period of 2010.  The increase was due to an increase in drilling and related expenses.
 
 
 
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, operating expenses and lease expense at the retirement property were $632,000 and $1,727,000 as compared to $541,000 and $1,707,000 for the comparable periods in 2010.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, corporate general & administrative expenses were $101,000 and $351,000 as compared to $124,000 and $447,000 for the comparable periods in 2010.  The decrease is primarily due to decreased payroll costs.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, interest income was $121,000 and $360,000 as compared to $122,000 and $375,000 for the comparable periods in 2010.  
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:  A number of the matters and subject areas discussed in this filing that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances, operations and prospects.  The discussion of such matters and subject areas is qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally, and also may materially differ from the Company’s actual future experience involving any one or more of such matters and subject areas relating to interest rate fluctuations, the ability to obtain adequate debt and equity financing, demand, pricing, competition, construction, licensing, permitting, construction delays on new developments, contractual and licensure, and other delays on the disposition, transition, or restructuring of currently or previously owned, leased or managed properties in the Company’s portfolio, and the ability of the Company to continue managing its costs and cash flow while maintaining high occupancy rates and market rate charges in its retirement community.  The Company has attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors that it currently believes may cause actual future experience and results to differ from the Company’s current expectations regarding the relevant matter of subject area.  These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
 
Inflation
 
The Company’s principal source of revenue is rents from a retirement community and fees for services rendered.  The real estate operation is affected by rental rates that are highly dependent upon market conditions and the competitive environment in the areas where the property is located.  Compensation to employees and maintenance are the principal cost elements relative to the operation of this property.  Although the Company has not historically experienced any adverse effects of inflation on salaries or other operating expenses, there can be no assurance that such trends will continue or that, should inflationary pressures arise, the Company will be able to offset such costs by increasing rental rates in its real estate operation.
 
Environmental Matters
 
The Company has conducted environmental assessments on most of its existing owned or leased properties.  These assessments have not revealed any environmental liability that the Company believes would have a material adverse affect on the Company’s business, assets or results of operations.  The Company is not aware of any such environmental liability.  The Company believes that all of its properties are in compliance in all material respects with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products.  The Company has not been notified by any governmental authority and is not otherwise aware of any material non-compliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products in connection with any of its communities.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Interest Rate Risk
 
Nearly all of the Company’s debt is financed at fixed rates of interest.  Therefore, the Company has minimal risk from exposure to changes in interest rates.
 
 
 
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Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 
(a)           Based on an evaluation by our management (with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

(b)           There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
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PART II:  OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
None.
 
 
 
 
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Item 6.  Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference as indicated below.
Exhibit Designation
Exhibit Description
   
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Medical Resource Companies of America (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Form S-4 Registration Statement No. 333-55968 dated December 21, 1992)
   
3.2
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Medical Resource Companies of America (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 1, 1993)
   
3.3
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Greenbriar Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.1 to Registrant’s Form 10-K dated December 31, 1995)
   
3.4
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Medical Resource Companies of America (incorporated by reference to Exhibit to Registrant’s PRES 14-C dated February 27, 1996)
   
3.5
Bylaws of Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant’s Form S-4 Registration Statement No. 333-55968 dated December 21, 1992)
   
3.6
Amendment to Section 3.1 of Bylaws of Registrant adopted October 9, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2.1 to Registrant’s Form S-4 Registration Statement No. 333-55968 dated December 21, 1992)
   
3.7
Certificate of Decrease in Authorized and Issued Shares effective November 30, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1.7 to Registrant’s Form 10-K dated December 31, 2002)
   
3.8
Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Preferred Stock dated May 7, 1993 relating to Registrant’s Series B Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1.2 to Registrant’s Form S-3 Registration Statement No. 333-64840 dated June 22, 1993)
   
3.9
Certificate of Voting Powers, Designations, Preferences and Rights of Registrant’s Series F Senior Convertible Preferred Stock dated December 31, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2.2 of Registrant’s Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997)
   
3.10
Certificate of Voting Powers, Designations, Preferences and Rights of Registrant’s Series G Senior Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock dated December 31, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2.3 of Registrant’s Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997)
   
3.11
Certificate of Designations dated October 12, 2004 as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on October 13, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for event occurring October 12, 2004)
   
3.12
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation effective February 8, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 of Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for event occurring February 8, 2005)
   
3.13
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation effective March 21, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.13 of Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for event occurring March 21, 2005)
   
 31.1*
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
   
 32.1*
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
   
101  Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T. 
*Filed herewith.

 
 
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Signatures

 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
New Concept Energy, Inc.
 
       
Date: November 11, 2011
By:
/s/ Gene Bertcher                              
   
Gene S. Bertcher, Principal Executive
 
   
Officer, President and Chief Financial 
 
   
Officer 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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