-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PFhKGUxG65AmgJ+sYJo3jjL6/SSUY8q4GN0a7mdKqwMtuZeWbSz20E8t7sHaRzOI LEs8W7Z1vjTdBr1CloLn6w== 0000930661-97-001599.txt : 19970703 0000930661-97-001599.hdr.sgml : 19970703 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000930661-97-001599 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970331 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970626 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MEXCO ENERGY CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000066418 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: 1311 IRS NUMBER: 840627918 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CO FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-06694 FILM NUMBER: 97629929 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1100 PETROLEUM BLDG CITY: MIDLAND STATE: TX ZIP: 79701 BUSINESS PHONE: 9156821119 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 10502 CITY: MIDLAND STATE: TX ZIP: 79702 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MILLER OIL CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19800702 10-K 1 FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1997 Commission File No. 0-6694 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION Incorporated in the State of Colorado 84-0627918 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 214 W. Texas, Suite 1101, Midland, Texas 79701 (Principal Executive Office) Telephone Number: (915) 682-1119 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Title of Each Class Name of Exchange on Which Registered ------------------- ------------------------------------ Common Stock , $.50 par value None 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 twelve (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 ninety (90) days. Yes [X] No ----- ----- Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K ((S)229.405 of this chapter )is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or an amendment to this Form 10-K.[X] The aggregate market value of the common stock of the Registrant held by non- affiliates was approximately $1,700,155 based upon the closing bid price of the Registrant's common stock as of June 2, 1997. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The information required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K with respect to this Form 10-K has either been included or omitted because of non-applicability. The index to the Exhibits is located on page 21 herein. 2 PART I Item No. 1. Business -------- Mexco Energy Corporation (the "Registrant"), a Colorado corporation, was organized in 1972, and maintains its principal office at 214 W. Texas, Suite 1101, Midland, Texas. Since its incorporation, the Registrant has been engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas properties located in the United States. The bulk of its activities are, and have been since its incorporation, conducted in the State of Texas. The Registrant's corporate name was formerly Miller Oil Company. In 1980 the shareholders of the Registrant amended the Articles of Incorporation ("Articles") of the Registrant to change the corporate name to Mexco Energy Corporation. Also at that time, the shareholders of the Registrant approved amendments to the Articles resulting in a one-for-fifty reverse stock split of the Registrant's common stock ($0.50 par value). The corporate name change and reverse stock split became effective April 30, 1980. The Registrant's operations are not divided into industry segments. Since its inception, the Registrant's entire business has been acquiring, and developing oil and gas properties and producing oil and gas within the oil and gas industry. All sales of oil and gas are to unaffiliated customers. See the Registrant's financial statements and notes thereto for an account of the Registrant's past operating results attributable to its oil and gas operations. The Registrant acquires interests in producing and non-producing oil and gas leases purchased from landowners and leaseholders in areas considered favorable for oil and gas exploration and production by the Registrant. In addition, oil and gas prospects are acquired by joining with other oil and gas operators in drilling prospects which such third parties have generated. The Registrant employs a combination of the above methods of obtaining producing acreage and related prospects. In recent years, the Registrant has been placing primary emphasis on evaluation and purchase of producing oil and gas properties. As of March 31, 1997, the Registrant held leasehold rights covering in excess of 193,555 gross acres (3,674 net acres), all of which have producing oil and gas wells located thereon. The Registrant is the operator of seven (7) of the producing wells in which it owns an interest and other companies operate one thousand five hundred six (1,506) of the remaining producing wells. Approximately 81% of the Registrant's present value discounted at ten percent per annum of future net revenues of total proved reserves is concentrated in three (3) principal fields, the Lazy JL, Viejos and Gomez fields. See Note K of the Notes to Financial Statements herein. The Registrant owns 3,964 gross (1,385 net) acres in the Lazy JL Field located in Garza County, Texas. The Registrant owns 2,594 gross (191 net) acres in the Viejos Field and 3 9,732 gross (26 net) acres in the Gomez Field both fields located in Pecos County, Texas. The Registrant's oil and gas activities involve oil and gas drilling, which carries high risk including the risk that no commercial oil or gas production will be obtained. The cost of drilling, completing and operating wells is often uncertain. Further, drilling may be curtailed or delayed as a result of many factors, including title problems, weather conditions, delivery delays, and shortage of pipe and equipment. The Registrant is subject to all the risks inherent in the exploration for, and development and production of, oil and gas, including blowouts, fires, and other casualties. The Registrant maintains insurance coverage but losses can occur from uninsured risks or in amounts in excess of existing insurance coverage. The occurrence of an event which is not insured or not fully insured could have an adverse impact upon the Registrant. The oil and gas industry in which the Registrant is engaged is a highly competitive and speculative business. Competitors include well-capitalized oil and gas companies and other companies having financial and other resources greater than those of the Registrant. The Registrant's ability to locate and produce oil and gas reserves is essential to the ultimate realization of income and value from the Registrant's properties and, therefore, may be considered to be a raw material essential to the Registrant's business. The availability of drilling rigs, fuel, tubular goods and other drilling and production equipment is also essential to the Registrant's business. The Registrant relies on the acquisition of leases and other oil and gas interests on which to explore for, develop and/or produce oil and gas. The availability of such property is essential to the Registrant's continuing business. Crude oil and condensate produced from the properties in which the Registrant owns an interest are sold to oil companies and pipeline companies at prices posted by the principal purchasers in the Registrant's producing area. As of March 31, 1997 the principal purchasers (percentage purchased) of the Registrant's crude oil production were Navajo Crude Oil Marketing Company (73%) and Sun Refining and Marketing Company (13%). Natural gas obtained from the properties in which the Registrant has an interest is sold pursuant to contracts negotiated between operators of producing wells and purchasers of natural gas (subject to the Natural Gas Policy Act). As of March 31, 1997 the principal purchasers (percentage purchased) of the Registrant's natural gas production were approximately: Aquila Southwest Pipeline Corporation (60%) and Energy Development Corporation ("EDC") (15%). The Registrant does not believe that the loss of any of these purchasers would have a material impact on Registrant's business because of the demand for oil, gas and casinghead gas production. Oil and gas production is transported by trucks and pipelines, respectively. The Registrant does not own any bulk storage facilities or pipelines. 4 As of March 31, 1997, the Registrant employed one full-time and two part- time persons. The Registrant believes that relations with these employees are generally satisfactory. The Registrant's employees are not covered by collective bargaining arrangements. The Registrant, by nature of its oil and gas operations, is subject to compliance with federal, state and local provisions regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. At the present time, however, such compliance does not require any substantial capital expenditures, does not materially affect the Registrant's earnings and in the Registrant's opinion will not materially affect future operations. The Registrant is not engaged in operations in foreign countries, and no portion of sales or revenues is derived from customers in foreign countries. Item No. 2. Properties ---------- Office Facilities - - ----------------- The Registrant occupies its principal offices at 214 W. Texas, Suite 1101, Midland, Texas pursuant to a lease which terminates in less than one (1) year. Oil and Gas Properties and Reserves - - ----------------------------------- Registrant owns 100% of five (5) producing oil wells which it operates and owns partial interests in an additional one thousand five hundred one (1,501) wells located in the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, Alabama, Montana, North Dakota and Utah. Of the wells, one thousand five hundred two (1,502) are producing. The Registrant also operates one (1) water source well and one (1) injection well. Additional information concerning these properties and the oil and gas reserves of the Registrant is provided as follows. Oil and Gas Properties - - ---------------------- The following table indicates the net oil and gas production of the Registrant in each of the last five (5) years, all of which is located within the United States.
Year Oil (Bbls.) Gas (MCF) 1997 39,363 236,034 1996 29,058 186,419 1995 21,844 140,010 1994 13,390 77,126 1993 12,331 55,370
5 The following table indicates the Registrant's total gross and net productive oil and gas wells and the total gross and net producing acreage as of March 31, 1997.
Wells Producing --------------------------- -------------------- Oil Gas Acreage (a) ------------- ------------ -------------------- Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net ----- ------ ----- ----- ------- ----------- Texas 1,073 18.873 80 1.426 85,567 3,288 New Mexico 63 .329 41 .237 16,954 172 Oklahoma 12 .050 51 .171 36,358 126 Wyoming 5 .030 10 .020 3,470 11 Louisiana 48 .013 10 .010 20,469 25 Arkansas 1 .001 - - 320 - Kansas 3 .010 13 .040 9,160 27 Colorado - - 2 .010 240 - Alabama 5 .010 - - 800 2 Montana 21 .020 - - 7,189 4 North Dakota 62 .070 - - 9,262 10 Utah 6 .010 - - 3,766 9 ----- ------ --- ----- ------- ----- TOTALS 1,299 19.416 207 1.914 193,555 3,674
(a) A gross well or acre is one in which an interest is owned. A net well or acre indicates the percentage of interest of the gross well or acre owned by the Registrant. The following table sets forth the results of the drilling activity by the Registrant for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
Net Net Net Net Gross Productive Dry/(1)/ Productive Dry Year Wells Exploratory Exploratory Development Development - - ---- ----- ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 1997 12 0 .167 2.550 0 1996 9 0 .063 .815 0 1995 6 0 0 1.125 0
- - ------------- /(1)/ One of the net dry exploratory wells accounted for .0625 was drilled in 1995, but not plugged and abandoned until 1996. 6 The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the average sales price per unit and average production costs per unit attributable to the Registrant's interest in producing oil and gas properties.
Year Ended March 31, -------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------ ------ ------ Average sales price per product: Oil (per bbl.) $22.09 $17.45 $16.40 Gas (per MCF) 2.47 1.57 1.32 Average production costs per barrel equivalent (gas con- verted to barrel equivalent to 6 MCF per barrel of oil) 4.41 4.54 4.60 Production cost per dollar of sales .24 .35 .38
Oil and Gas Reserves - - -------------------- See Note K of the Notes to Financial Statements herein for information regarding the estimated quantities of proved oil and gas reserves owned by the Registrant. The oil and gas reserves have been estimated in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The following table indicates estimates by the Registrant's Independent Petroleum Engineers, T. Scott Hickman & Associates, Inc., of Midland, Texas, of the availability to the Registrant of proved oil and gas reserves, all of which are located in the United States, for the years 1996 and 1997. The estimates for the year 1995 were prepared by the Registrant's consulting engineer, R.F. Bailey of Midland, Texas. For 1997, T. Scott Hickman & Associates, Inc. has estimated 436,289 barrels of oil and 2,956,219 MCF of gas for a combined $5,320,610 of future net revenue discounted at ten percent (10%) per annum. According to SEC guidelines no provisions were made for changes in product prices and costs; therefore, the Registrant does not believe that these estimates of reserves and future net revenues fully reflect potential future revenue values. Estimates of oil and gas reserves are projections based on engineering information and data. There are uncertainties inherent in the interpretation of such data, and there can be no assurance that the reserves set forth below will be ultimately realized. 7
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves ----------------------------------------- Present Worth of Future Net Revenues Oil (bbls) Gas (MCF) Discounted at 10% ---------- --------- ------------------- March 31, 1997 436,289 2,956,219 $5,320,610 March 31, 1996 424,737 1,920,107 $4,627,526 March 31, 1995 207,065 1,566,720 $2,028,365
No major discovery or other favorable or adverse event has caused a material change in the estimated proved reserves since March 31, 1997 except for the increase in the Registrant's proved oil and gas reserves as of March 31, 1997 due primarily to purchases and development of producing properties and except for normal production declines, price and related adjustments. The Registrant has not filed any oil or gas reserve estimates or included any such estimates in reports to any other federal or foreign governmental authority or agency within the past twelve (12) months. The Registrant has no foreign operations and has no agreements with foreign governments. As of March 31, 1997, five (5) wells were to be drilled by the Registrant. There were no other operations of material importance to Registrant such as waterfloods and pressure maintenance projects being installed by the Registrant. Title to Oil and Gas Properties - - ------------------------------- Substantially all of the Registrant's properties are currently mortgaged under a deed of trust to secure funding through a revolving line of credit. The Registrant's properties are generally subject to the customary royalty and overriding royalty interests, liens incident to operating agreements, liens for current taxes and other burdens and minor encumbrances, easements and restrictions. The Registrant believes that none of such burdens materially detract from the value of such properties or materially interferes with their use in the operation of the Registrant's business. As is common industry practice, little or no investigation of title is made at the time of acquisition of undeveloped properties, other than preliminary review of local mineral records. Title investigations, in most cases including obtaining a title opinion of local counsel, are made before commencement of drilling operations. The Registrant believes that its methods of investigating title to its properties are consistent with practices customary in the oil and gas industry in connection with the 8 acquisition of such properties, and that such practices are adequately designed to enable it to acquire good title to such properties. Undeveloped Acreage - - ------------------- The Registrant currently does not own any material inventory of non- productive acreage in partially developed prospects except those located in the Viejos Devonian Field of Pecos County, Texas and the Lazy JL Spraberry Field of Garza County, Texas. The Registrant owns from 7.29% to 11.57% working interests (net revenue interests 5.47% to 8.67%) in the Viejos Field of Pecos County, Texas, consisting of 2,594 gross acres and fifteen (15) wells. The Registrant owns from 35% to 40% working interests (net revenue interests from 26.25% to 30%) in seventeen (17) wells in the Lazy JL (Lower Spraberry) Field of Garza County, Texas, consisting of 3,964 acres. The Registrant is unable to determine the extent of future development, if any, in these two (2) fields. Item No. 3. Legal Proceedings ----------------- The Registrant is not involved in any pending or threatened legal proceedings except as set forth in Note H of the Notes to Financial Statements herein. Item No. 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders --------------------------------------------------- No matter has been submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year being reported upon. 9 PART II ------- Item No. 5. Market For Registrant's Common Equity and Related ------------------------------------------------- Stockholder Matters. ------------------- "Common Stock" - - -------------- The Registrant's common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market. The high and low bid quotations for the calendar periods indicated are shown on the following table.
Bid Price ---------------- High Low ----- ----- 1997 April - June 1996 $4.50 $3.50 July - September 1996 4.25 3.50 October - December 1996 4.50 4.50 January - March 1997 5.50 5.50 1996 April - June 1995 $3.00 $2.00 July - September 1995 3.00 2.00 October - December 1995 3.00 2.00 January - March 1996 3.00 2.00
Bid quotations representing prices between dealers do not include retail mark up, mark down or commissions, and do not necessarily represent actual transactions. Number of Shareholders - - ---------------------- As of March 31, 1997, there were approximately 1,460 shareholders of record of the Registrant's common stock. Dividends - - --------- The Registrant has not paid any dividends on its common stock, and the payment of any dividends at a future date would be dependent upon the earnings, financial condition and capital needs of the Registrant at such time. Payment of dividends is currently restricted by the terms of the Registrant's bank loan agreement. 10 Item No. 6. Selected Financial Data ----------------------- Revenues:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Oil & gas income $1,453,124 $ 798,589 $ 543,267 $ 374,322 $ 331,412 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Proceeds from settlement of litigation - - - 1,160,933 - ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Administrative service charges and reimburse- ments 5,009 7,380 10,123 26,553 16,924 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Other income 7,774 28,104 20,531 18,071 4,350 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income (loss) 377,867 200,606 104,843 1,028,718 (8,975) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net Income (loss) per share .27 .15 .09 .88 (.01) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net Income (loss) from continuing operations 377,867 200,606 104,843 1,028,718 (8,975) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net Income (loss) from continuing operations per share .27 .15 .09 .88 (.01) ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Total Assets 5,109,199 2,612,039 1,951,896 1,868,369 817,805 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Total Long-Term Debt 1,637,000 - - - - ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average shares outstanding 1,423,229 1,342,628 1,173,229 1,173,229 1,157,479 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Dividends - - - - - ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
11 Item No. 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial ------------------------------------------------- Condition and Results of Operations ----------------------------------- Liquidity and Capital Resources and Commitments - - ----------------------------------------------- As indicated by the Statements of Cash Flows for the past three fiscal years, the Registrant has funded its operations, acquisitions, exploration and development expenditures from cash generated by operating activities, bank borrowings and issuance of common stock. Effective February 25, 1997 the Registrant increased the borrowing base under its revolving line of credit to $1,750,000. As of March 31, 1997 the Registrant had outstanding borrowings thereunder of $1,637,000, leaving $113,000 available to borrow. The line of credit borrowing base reduces $36,500 per month beginning March 15, 1997, and is reviewed by the bank annually until maturity on July 15, 1998. The obligations under the loan agreement are secured by substantially all of the oil and gas properties of the Registrant and its subsidiary. The loan agreement contains certain covenants relating to the financial condition of the Registrant. The outstanding principal balance bears interest at the prime rate established by the bank. The Registrant also has a letter of credit with NationsBank of Texas, N.A., Midland, Texas, which provides for unsecured borrowings up to $50,000 in lieu of a plugging bond with the Railroad Commission covering properties operated by the Registrant. On May 23, 1997 the Registrant issued 200,000 shares of its common stock ($.50 par value) in a private placement to eleven individuals for $1,000,000. Of the funds received, $500,000 was used to reduce the principal on the Registrant's line of credit, $225,000 was used to purchase mineral and royalty interests in a Gomez Field gas property located in Pecos County, Texas and the remainder is to be used for the future acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. The Registrant believes that it will have sufficient capital available from borrowings along with cash flows from operations to fund any future capital expenditures and to meet its financial obligations. In past years, the oil and gas industry from time to time has suffered because of price decreases for oil. An oversupply of petroleum in both the domestic and international markets appeared to be the reason for the price decline. The Registrant is unable to predict price changes or the possible effects on the Registrant at this time. Past changes in tax laws and the decline in oil prices have had the effect industry-wide of limiting funds available for oil and gas exploration. 12 Results of Operations --------------------- Business Segment ---------------- The Registrant only has a single line of business which is oil and gas acquisition, exploration and production. Fiscal 1997 Compared to Fiscal 1996 ----------------------------------- Registrant participated in the drilling of twelve (12) gross (2.717 net) wells, of which nine (9) were productive oil wells in fiscal 1997 and one well which is currently shut-in pending plans to convert to a water injection well. A decrease in working capital of $124,050 for fiscal 1997, compared to an increase of $20,300 for fiscal 1996 was the result of increased acquisition, drilling and development costs. Gross revenue from oil and gas production increased in 1997 compared to 1996 by $654,535 (82%) and the Registrant reflected net earnings of $377,867 which is an increase of $177,261 (88%). Revenues increased due to the increase in oil and gas production from acquisition and development of oil and gas properties and the increase in oil and gas prices during the current year. The average 1997 price for crude oil is $22.09 per barrel compared to the 1996 price of $17.45. Average prices received per MCF of gas for 1997 and 1996 were $2.47 and $1.57, respectively. Administrative services income and reimbursement to the Registrant decreased $2,371 (32%) due to the plugging and abandonment of two operated wells during the prior year. Production costs increased $73,873 (27%) from 1996. Of this increase, $37,897 is attributable to increased production taxes relating to the increase in production and revenues as stated above with the remaining $35,976 being attributable to increased operating expenses due to the acquisition and development of new wells in 1997. Production costs per barrel equivalent actually declined by 3%. Interest income decreased $10,120 (59%) due to the reduced funds invested in a money market account. Other income of $608 in 1997 consisted of reimbursed expenses. Overall, costs and expenses increased in 1997 by $328,637 (53%). Depreciation, depletion and amortization increased in 1997 as compared to 1996 by $215,438 (82%) due to increased production, acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. General and administrative expenses increased $26,539 (31%) primarily due to increased salaries, legal fees, accounting fees and engineering costs. 13 Fiscal 1996 Compared to Fiscal 1995 ----------------------------------- Registrant participated in the drilling of nine (9) gross (.815 net) wells, of which seven (7) were productive oil wells in fiscal 1996. An increase in working capital of $20,300 for fiscal 1996, compared to a decrease of $466,825 for fiscal 1995 was a result of increased receipts of oil and gas sales and proceeds of a private placement of the Registrant's common stock. Gross revenue from oil and gas production increased in 1996 compared to 1995 by $255,322 (47%) and the Registrant reflected net earnings of $200,606. Revenues increased due to the increase in oil and gas production from acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. This increase was affected by increase in revenues from sales of crude oil and natural gas during the current period. The average 1996 price for crude oil was $17.45 per barrel compared to the 1995 price of $16.40. Average prices paid per MCF of gas for 1996 and 1995 were $1.57 and $1.32, respectively. Administrative services income and reimbursement to the Registrant decreased $2,743 (27%) due to the plugging and abandonment of certain wells during the current year. Production costs increased $65,263 (31%) from 1995 primarily from the addition of new wells drilled in 1996. Other income in 1996 consisted primarily of $17,285 of interest income from investment in a liquid asset money market fund and $6,979 of gas gathering fees from the Viejos field. Overall, costs and expenses increased in 1996 by $162,672 (36%). Normal depreciation, depletion and amortization increased in 1996 as compared to 1995 by $91,669 (54%) due to increased acquisition, development and production of properties. General and administrative expenses increased $5,740 (7%). Item No. 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ------------------------------------------- See Index to Financial Statements elsewhere herein. Item No. 9. Changes in and Disagreements on Accounting and ---------------------------------------------- Financial Disclosures --------------------- There were no changes or disagreements. 14 PART III -------- Item No. 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant --------------------------------------------------
Name Age Position --------------------- - --- ------------------- William G. Duncan, Jr. 54 Director Nicholas C. Taylor 59 Director, President and Treasurer Donna Gail Yanko 53 Director, Vice President and Secretary
At the Annual Meeting held on November 27, 1996, the above persons were elected to serve on the Board of Directors for a term of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The following is a brief account of the business experience during the last five years of each director and executive officer: William G. Duncan, 54, since April 1995, has been the President of ----------------- Southeastern Financial Services, Louisville, Kentucky, prior to which he had served as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer since October 1991. For the previous twenty-five (25) years, he held several positions at Liberty National Bank and Trust Company, Louisville, Kentucky, serving as Senior Vice President and Manager of the bank's Personal Trust Investment Section, member of Liberty's Trust Executive Committee, and several positions in Liberty's Commercial Banking Division. Mr. Duncan was appointed to the position of Director on July 22, 1994, after the resignation of Thomas Graham, Jr. to become a United States Ambassador, and was elected a Director in 1994. Nicholas C. Taylor, 59, was elected President, Treasurer and Director of ------------------ the Registrant in 1983 and serves in such capacities on a part time basis, as required. From 1974 to 1993, he was a director and shareholder of the law firm of Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder, Inc., Midland, Texas, and a partner of the predecessor firm. Since 1993 he has been engaged in the practice of law and investments, primarily in oil and gas. In 1995 he was appointed by the Governor of Texas to serve as a member of the State Securities Board. Donna Gail Yanko, 53, has worked as part-time administrative assistant to ---------------- the President and controlling shareholder for the past nine years. She served as Assistant Secretary of the Company from 1986 to 1992 and was elected a Director and appointed Vice President of the Company in 1990 and Secretary in 1992. Item No. 11. Executive Compensation ---------------------- The following table sets forth all cash compensation received by the executive officers and directors of the Registrant as a 15 group setting forth individually executive officers and directors who received in excess of $60,000, including cash bonuses. Summary Compensation Table/(1)/ -------------------------------
Name and Principal Position Year Salary - - -------------------- ---- ------- 4 Officers & 1997 $52,381 Directors 1996 $38,400 as a group 1995 $33,559
- - ------------ /(1)/ Directors are paid $100 per meeting of which there were two (2) for the period. Item No. 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners ----------------------------------------------- and Management -------------- The following table sets forth as of March 31, 1997 the owners of five percent (5%) or more of its common stock:
(1) Title (2) Name and (3) Amount and (4) Percent of Class Address of Nature of Bene- of Class Beneficial Owner ficial Ownership - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Nicholas C. Taylor/(1)/ 1,062,770 74.67% 214 West Texas Suite 1101 Midland, TX 79701 Common Howard E. Cox, Jr. 160,000 11.24% One Federal Street 26th Floor Boston, MA 02110
- - ------------- /(1)/ Mr. Taylor, by virtue of his share of ownership, may be deemed to be a "parent" of the Company as defined under Rule 405 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act"). 16 The information set forth below shows as of June 1, 1997, all shares of the Registrant's common stock beneficially or indirectly owned by all directors, and all directors and officers as a group without naming them. The following table sets forth the ownership of executive officers and directors of the Registrant.
(1) Title (2) Name and (3) Amount and (4) Percent of class Address of Nature of Bene- of Class Beneficial Owner ficial Ownership - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Nicholas C. Taylor 1,112,770/(1)/ 68.55% Donna Gail Yanko 7,240 .45% All Directors and Officers as a Group 1,120,110 69.01% - - ------------
/(1)/ Includes 1,082,770 shares which are held by Mr. and Mrs. Taylor as community property and 30,000 shares held as custodian for their minor daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor disclaim any beneficial ownership of 45,000 shares owned by each of their two adult children. Item No. 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ---------------------------------------------- Registrant's principal shareholder owns working interests varying from 93.75% to 100% in certain wells which it operates. Registrant operates these wells on a contract basis charging the same or greater administrative fees as the previous operator. See Note G of the Notes to Financial Statements. 17 PART IV ------- Item No. 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, Reports ------------------------------------------------ on Form 8-K ----------- (a) Financial Statements, Schedules and Exhibits 1. Financial Statements 2. Financial Statement Schedules All schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto. 3. Exhibits The exhibits and financial statement schedules filed as a part of this report are listed below according to the number assigned to it in the exhibit table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K: (3) Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. (4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures - None. (9) Voting Trust Agreement - None, consequently, omitted. (10) Material Contract - See exhibit E-1. (11) Statement regarding computation of per share earnings - Not Applicable. (12) Statement regarding computation of ratios - Not Applicable. (13) Annual Report to security holders, Form 10-Q or quarterly report to security holders - Not Applicable. (18) Letter regarding change in accounting principles - No change during fiscal 1997. (19) Previously unfiled documents - No documents have been executed or in effect during the reporting period which should have been filed, consequently, this exhibit has been omitted. 18 (22) Subsidiaries of the Registrant - Name of Subsidiary: Forman Energy Corporation Other Name Under Which Subsidiary Conducts Business: None Jurisdiction of Incorporation: New York (23) Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders - None, consequently omitted. (24) Consent of experts - Not applicable. (25) Power of Attorney - There are no signatures contained within this report pursuant to a power of attorney, consequently, this exhibit has been omitted. (28) Additional Exhibits - None. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. Registrant filed Form 8-K on February 25, 1997 reporting the acquisition of Forman Energy Corporation with the subsequent filing of the related Form 8-KA on May 8, 1997. 19 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION By: /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor ----------------------------------- Nicholas C. Taylor, President Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signatures Title Date ---------- ----- ---- /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor President, June 24, 1997 ------------------------- Treasurer, Nicholas C. Taylor Director /s/ Donna Gail Yanko Vice President, June 24, 1997 ------------------------- Director Donna Gail Yanko /s/ William G. Duncan Director June 24, 1997 ------------------------- William G. Duncan /s/ Terry L. Cox Controller June 24, 1997 ------------------------- Terry L. Cox 20 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Number Exhibit Page - - -------- ------------------------------------------------- ---- (1) * (2) * (3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws ** (4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures Omit (5) * (6) * (7) * (8) * (9) Voting Trust Agreement Omit (10) Material Contracts E-1 (11) Statement regarding computation of per share earnings Omit (12) Statement regarding computation of ratios Omit (13) Annual Report to security holders, Form 10-Q, or quarterly report to security holders Omit (14) * (15) * (16) * (17) * (18) Letter regarding change in accounting principles Omit (19) Previously unfiled documents Omit (20) * (21) * (22) Subsidiaries of the Registrant Omit (23) Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders Omit (24) Consent of experts Omit (25) Power of Attorney Omit (26) * (27) * (28) Additional Exhibits Omit * This exhibit is not required to be filed in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K. ** Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report to the Securities & Exchange Commission on Form 10-K, dated June 23, 1995. 21 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARY INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------------- Page REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS F-2 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 F-3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995 F-4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995 F-5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995 F-6 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-8 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS -------------------------------------------------- Board of Directors Mexco Energy Corporation We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiary, as of March 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiary, as of March 31, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. GRANT THORNTON LLP Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 23, 1997 F-2 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31,
ASSETS 1997 1996 ------------ ------------- CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 40,813 $ 172,112 Accounts receivable, including $6,042 in 1997 and $12,297 in 1996 from a related party (note G) 291,254 108,583 ---------- ---------- Total current assets 332,067 280,695 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - AT COST Oil and gas properties, using the full cost method of accounting (notes F and K) 7,819,986 4,900,230 Other 6,293 2,431 ---------- ---------- 7,826,279 4,902,661 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization 3,049,147 2,571,317 ---------- ---------- 4,777,132 2,331,344 ---------- ---------- $5,109,199 $2,612,039 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable - trade $ 167,913 $ 32,584 Income taxes payable 40,093 - ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities 208,006 32,584 BANK LINE OF CREDIT (note C) 1,637,000 - DEFERRED INCOME TAXES (note D) 341,181 34,310 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities 2,186,187 66,894 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock - $.50 par value; authorized, 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 1,423,229 shares 711,614 711,614 Additional paid-in capital 1,975,429 1,975,429 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 235,969 (141,898) ---------- ---------- 2,923,012 2,545,145 ---------- ---------- $5,109,199 $2,612,039 ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-3 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Year ended March 31,
1997 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- Revenues Oil and gas $1,453,124 $ 798,589 $ 543,267 Administrative service charges and reimbursements 5,009 7,380 10,123 Interest 7,166 17,285 15,334 Other income 608 10,819 5,197 ---------- ---------- ---------- 1,465,907 834,073 573,921 Costs and expenses Production 346,765 272,892 207,629 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 477,830 262,392 170,723 General and administrative 113,023 86,484 80,744 Interest 12,787 - - ---------- ---------- ---------- 950,405 621,768 459,096 ---------- ---------- ---------- Earnings before income tax expense 515,502 212,305 114,825 Income tax expense (note D) 137,635 11,699 9,982 ---------- ---------- ---------- NET EARNINGS $ 377,867 $ 200,606 $ 104,843 ========== ========== ========== Earnings per share $.27 $.15 $.09 ========== ========== ========== Weighted average outstanding shares 1,423,229 1,342,628 1,173,229 ========== ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-4 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Years ended March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
Retained Common stock Additional earnings Total ---------------------- paid-in (accumulated stockholders' Shares Amount capital deficit) equity ------------ -------- ------------ -------------- -------------- Balance at April 1, 1994 1,173,229 $586,614 $1,600,429 $(447,347) $1,739,696 Net earnings - - - 104,843 104,843 --------- -------- ---------- --------- ---------- Balance at March 31, 1995 1,173,229 586,614 1,600,429 (342,504) 1,844,539 Net earnings - - - 200,606 200,606 Proceeds from issuance of common stock 250,000 125,000 375,000 - 500,000 --------- -------- ---------- --------- ---------- Balance at March 31, 1996 1,423,229 711,614 1,975,429 (141,898) 2,545,145 Net earnings - - - 377,867 377,867 --------- -------- ---------- --------- ---------- Balance at March 31, 1997 1,423,229 $711,614 $1,975,429 $ 235,969 $2,923,012 ========= ======== ========== ========= ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-5 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year ended March 31,
1997 1996 1995 ------------ ---------- ---------- Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash flows from operating activities Cash received from oil and gas operations $ 1,275,462 $ 769,367 $ 537,247 Cash paid for oil and gas operating expenses (293,332) (276,430) (252,259) Cash paid for general and administrative expenses (113,023) (86,484) (80,744) Interest received 7,166 17,285 15,334 Interest paid (7,298) - - Income taxes refunded (paid) (2,652) (38,148) 30,874 Other receipts 608 10,819 5,197 ----------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 866,931 396,409 255,649 Cash flows from investing activities Payments for purchase of oil and gas properties (1,294,556) (969,271) (800,591) Proceeds from sale of assets 32,449 24,000 26,463 Payments for purchase of other property (3,791) - - Payments for purchase of Forman Energy Corporation (1,369,332) - - ----------- --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities (2,635,230) (945,271) (774,128) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings 1,637,000 - - Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 500,000 - ----------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities 1,637,000 500,000 - ----------- --------- --------- NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (131,299) (48,862) (518,479) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 172,112 220,974 739,453 ----------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 40,813 $ 172,112 $ 220,974 =========== ========= =========
F-6 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED Year ended March 31,
1997 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net earnings $ 377,867 $200,606 $104,843 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 477,830 262,392 170,723 Deferred income taxes 94,890 2,573 31,737 (Increase) decrease in Accounts receivable (182,671) (36,602) (16,143) Recoverable income taxes - 9,126 9,906 Prepaid expenses - 1,350 7,636 Increase (decrease) in Accounts payable 58,922 (4,888) (52,266) Income taxes payable 40,093 (38,148) (787) --------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities $ 866,931 $396,409 $255,649 ========= ======== ========
Noncash investing and financing activities: - - ------------------------------------------ Included in trade accounts payable at March 31, 1997 are purchases of oil and gas properties and a liability related to the Forman Energy Corporation acquisition totaling $76,407. The purchase of Forman Energy Corporation on February 25, 1997 resulted in the assumption of a deferred tax liability and account payable as follows:
Assets acquired $1,591,000 Cash paid 1,369,000 ---------- Liabilities assumed $ 222,000 ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. F-7 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 NOTE A - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES The major operations of Mexco Energy Corporation and subsidiary, (the "Company") consist of exploration, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas in the United States with an area of concentration in Texas. A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows. 1. Principles of Consolidation --------------------------- The Company consolidates the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Forman Energy Corporation ("Forman"), eliminating all intercompany balances and transactions. 2. Oil and Gas Properties ---------------------- The full cost method of accounting is used to account for oil and gas properties. Under this method of accounting, all costs incident to the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties (both developed and undeveloped), including costs of abandoned leaseholds, lease rentals, unproductive wells, and well drilling and equipment costs, are capitalized. Costs are amortized using the units-of-production method based primarily on estimates of reserve quantities. Due to uncertainties inherent in this estimation process, it is at least reasonably possible that reserve quantities will be revised significantly in the near term. If the Company's unamortized costs exceed the cost center ceiling (defined as the sum of the present value, discounted at 10%, of estimated unescalated future net revenues from proved reserves, less related income tax effects), the excess is charged to expense in the year in which the excess occurs. Generally, no gains or losses are recognized on the sale or disposition of oil and gas properties. 3. Depreciation ------------ Depreciation of office furniture, fixtures, and equipment is provided on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to ten years. 4. Production Costs and Administrative Service Arrangements -------------------------------------------------------- Production costs include lease operating expenses and production taxes. Reimbursements related to administrative service arrangements are recorded as revenues. 5. Earnings Per Share ------------------ Earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. 6. Cash and Cash Equivalents ------------------------- The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less and money market funds to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts and money market funds, some of which are not federally insured. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk. F-8 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 NOTE A - NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED 7. Income Taxes ------------ The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under the liability method of accounting for income taxes, deferred taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. 8. Use of Estimates ---------------- In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates based on management's knowledge and experience. Due to their prospective nature, actual results could differ from those estimates. NOTE B - BUSINESS COMBINATION On February 25, 1997, Mexco acquired Forman who is engaged in the exploration, production and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method, and the operations of the acquired company are included subsequent to February 1, 1997. The purchase price of approximately $1,591,000 was allocated to the assets, primarily oil and gas properties, acquired on the basis of their estimated fair value. The following summarized pro forma, unaudited, information assumes the acquisition of Forman had occurred on April 1, 1995:
Year ended March 31, ---------------------- 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- Revenues $1,831,031 $1,151,912 Net earnings 476,948 107,993 Earnings per share .34 .08
NOTE C - BANK LINE OF CREDIT The Company has a $1,750,000 revolving line of credit with NationsBank of Texas, N.A. at March 31, 1997. The borrowing base of the line is reduced by $36,500 each month throughout the term of the loan. At March 31, 1997, the borrowing base is $1,713,500. The line of credit may be drawn down through July 15, 1998. There are no required principal payments in the next fiscal year based on the current level of debt and a principal payment made subsequent to March 31, 1997. The subsequent principal payment was made from proceeds of a stock offering subsequent to March 31, 1997 (Note J) and therefore is not reflected as a current liability. Interest is payable monthly at prime rate as established by the bank. The line of credit is collateralized by the common stock of Forman and oil and gas properties. F-9 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 NOTE D - INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for years ended March 31 is as follows:
1997 1996 1995 -------- -------- ---------- Current expense (benefit) Federal $ 40,994 $ 9,126 $(21,755) State 1,751 - - -------- ------- -------- 42,745 9,126 (21,755) Deferred expense, exclusive of benefits of operating loss carryforwards Federal 83,941 2,150 38,281 State 10,949 423 5,217 -------- ------- -------- 94,890 2,573 43,498 Benefit of operating loss carryforward - - (11,761) -------- ------- -------- $137,635 $11,699 $ 9,982 ======== ======= ========
The income tax provision reconciled to the tax computed at the statutory federal rate for years ended March 31 is as follows:
1997 1996 1995 ------------ ---------- ----------- Tax expense at statutory rate $ 175,271 $ 72,184 $ 39,041 Decrease in valuation allowance (3,072) (5,806) (21,845) State income taxes 8,215 1,461 3,410 Prior year underaccrual (overaccrual) (4,794) (16,308) 11,823 Effect of graduated rates (41,241) (34,194) (13,420) Other 3,256 (5,638) (9,027) --------- -------- -------- $ 137,635 $ 11,699 $ 9,982 ========= ======== ======== Amounts of deferred tax assets, valuation allowance, and liabilities at March 31 are as follows: 1997 1996 ---------- --------- Deferred tax assets Percentage depletion carryforwards $ 97,794 $ 66,791 Less valuation allowance - 3,072 --------- --------- 97,794 63,719 Deferred tax liability Excess financial accounting bases over tax bases of property and equipment (438,975) (98,029) --------- -------- Net deferred tax liability $(341,181) $(34,310) ========= ======== Decrease in valuation allowance for the year $ 3,072 $ 5,806 ========= ========
F-10 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 NOTE D - INCOME TAXES - CONTINUED As of March 31, 1997, the Company has statutory depletion carryforwards of approximately $376,000 which do not expire. NOTE E - SEGMENT INFORMATION AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS The Company operates exclusively within the United States in the onshore exploration and production of oil and gas. In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit to customers in the oil and gas industry and therefore has significant credit risk in this sector of the economy. Historically, the Company has not had significant bad debts and, as such, no allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided in the accompanying financial statements. Customers which accounted for 10% or more of revenues are as follows:
Year ended March 31, ----------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------- ------ ------ Navajo Crude Oil Marketing Company 46% 40% 22% Sun Refining and Marketing Company 10% 13% - Phillips Petroleum Company - - 15% Aquila Southwest Pipeline Corporation 24% - -
The Company does not believe the loss of any of the above customers would result in any material adverse effect on its business. NOTE F - OIL AND GAS COSTS The costs related to the oil and gas activities of the Company were incurred as follows:
Year ended March 31, ---------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 -------- -------- -------- Property acquisition costs $562,363 $650,496 $444,274 Development costs $808,600 $318,775 $356,317
The Company had the following aggregate capitalized costs relating to the Company's oil and gas property activities at March 31:
1997 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- Proved oil and gas properties $7,698,866 $4,900,230 $3,954,959 Unproved oil and gas properties 121,120 - - Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization 3,046,602 2,569,291 2,306,899 ---------- ---------- ---------- $4,773,384 $2,330,939 $1,648,060 ========== ========== ==========
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense amounted to $6.02, $4.35 and $4.57 per equivalent barrel of production for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. F-11 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 NOTE G - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company serves as operator of properties in which the majority stockholder has interests and, in that capacity, bills the majority stockholder for lease operating expenses on a monthly basis subject to usual trade terms. The billings totaled approximately $112,657, $106,198, and $152,597 for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively. Accounts receivable include $6,042 and $12,297 due from the majority stockholder at March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. NOTE H - LITIGATION The Company was one of several plaintiffs in a lawsuit for damages in connection with a gas contract. During 1997, the suit was settled without any effect on the Company. The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business which management believes will not result in any material liability. NOTE I - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table includes estimated fair value information as of March 31, 1997 and 1996, as required by Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 107. Such information, which pertains to the Company's financial instruments, is based on the requirements set forth in that Statement and does not purport to represent the aggregate net fair value of the Company. All of the financial instruments are held for purposes other than trading. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. Cash and Cash Equivalents - The carrying amount approximates fair value ------------------------- because of the contractual right to receive the deposits upon demand. Bank Line of Credit - The carrying amount approximates fair value because ------------------- floating interest rates approximate current market rates. Financial instruments and the estimated fair values are as follows:
March 31, 1997 ---------------------------------------------- Carrying amount of Estimated fair value of assets (liabilities) assets (liabilities) -------------------- ----------------------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 40,813 $ 40,813 Bank line of credit (1,637,000) (1,637,000) March 31, 1996 ----------------------------------------------- Carrying amount of Estimated fair value of assets (liabilities) assets (liabilities) -------------------- ------------------------ Cash and cash equivalents $ 172,112 $ 172,112
F-12 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 NOTE J - SUBSEQUENT EVENT On May 23, 1997, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock for $5.00 per share through a private placement. NOTE K - OIL AND GAS RESERVE DATA (UNAUDITED) In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 69 (SFAS 69) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations, the following information is presented with regard to the Company's proved oil and gas reserves, all of which are located in the United States. Information for oil is presented in barrels (Bbls) and for gas in thousand cubic feet (Mcf). The SEC has adopted SFAS 69 disclosure guidelines for oil and gas producers. These rules require the Company to include as a supplement to the basic financial statements a standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves. The standardized measure, in management's opinion, should be examined with caution. The basis for these disclosures is an independent petroleum engineer's reserve study which contains imprecise estimates of quantities and rates of production of reserves. Revision of prior year estimates can have a significant impact on the results. Also, exploration costs in one year may lead to significant discoveries in later years and may significantly change previous estimates of proved reserves and their valuation. Values of unproved properties and anticipated future price and cost increases or decreases are not considered. Therefore, the standardized measure is not necessarily a "best estimate" of the fair value of the Company's oil and gas properties or of future net cash flows. The following summaries of changes in reserves and standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows were prepared from estimates of proved reserves developed by independent petroleum engineers. Summary of Changes in Proved Reserves (Unaudited)
1997 1996 1995 --------------------- -------------------- -------------------- Bbls Mcf Bbls Mcf Bbls Mcf --------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- Proved developed and undeveloped reserves Beginning of year 425,000 1,920,000 207,000 1,567,000 80,000 671,000 Revision of previous estimates (113,000) 411,000 11,000 29,000 124,000 376,000 Purchase of minerals in place 89,000 902,000 111,000 352,000 4,000 568,000 Extensions and discoveries 75,000 83,000 126,000 217,000 24,000 95,000 Production (40,000) (236,000) (29,000) (188,000) (22,000) (140,000) Sales of minerals in place - (124,000) (1,000) (57,000) (3,000) (3,000) -------- --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- End of year 436,000 2,956,000 425,000 1,920,000 207,000 1,567,000 ======== ========= ======= ========= ======= ========= Proved developed reserves Beginning of year 209,000 1,593,000 183,000 1,472,000 80,000 671,000 End of year 281,000 2,400,000 209,000 1,593,000 183,000 1,472,000
F-13 MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED March 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 NOTE K - OIL AND GAS RESERVE DATA (UNAUDITED) - CONTINUED Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited)
March 31, ---------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------------ ------------ ------------ Future oil and gas revenues $13,901,000 $12,239,000 $ 5,408,000 Future production and development costs (5,678,000) (4,576,000) (2,042,000) Future income tax expense (1,348,000) (740,000) (320,000) ----------- ----------- ----------- Future net cash flows 6,875,000 6,923,000 3,046,000 Discounted at 10% for estimated timing of cash flows (2,427,000) (2,742,000) (1,210,000) ----------- ----------- ----------- Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows $ 4,448,000 $ 4,181,000 $ 1,836,000 =========== =========== ===========
Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves (Unaudited)
Year ended March 31, -------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------------ ----------- ----------- Sales and transfers of oil and gas produced, net of production costs $(1,106,000) $ (526,000) $ (336,000) Net changes in prices and production costs (582,000) 734,000 (215,000) Extensions and discoveries, less related costs 678,000 954,000 165,000 Revisions of previous quantity estimates (237,000) 95,000 804,000 Accretion of discount 463,000 203,000 101,000 Net change due to purchases and sales of minerals in place 1,338,000 1,150,000 382,000 Net change in income taxes (425,000) (254,000) (133,000) Other 138,000 (11,000) 56,000 ----------- ---------- ---------- Net increase 267,000 2,345,000 824,000 Balance at beginning of year 4,181,000 1,836,000 1,012,000 ----------- ---------- ---------- Balance at end of year $ 4,448,000 $4,181,000 $1,836,000 =========== ========== ==========
F-14 EX-10 2 MATERIALS CONTRACT EXHIBIT 10 NationsBank of Texas, N.A. Date: February 25, 1997 LOAN AGREEMENT This Loan Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of February 25, 1997, by and between NationsBank of Texas, N.A., a national banking association ("Bank") and the Borrowers described below. In consideration of the Loan or Loans described below and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Bank and Borrowers agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCE TERMS. In addition to any other terms ------------------------------- defined herein, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth with respect thereto: A. BORROWERS. Borrowers means collectively Mexco Energy Corporation, a Colorado corporation ("Mexco") and Forman Energy Corporation, a New York corporation ("Forman"). Borrower means either one of the Borrowers. B. BORROWERS' ADDRESS: 214 W. Texas Avenue, Suite 1101 Midland County Midland, Texas 79701 C. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Hazardous Materials include all materials defined as hazardous materials or substances under any local, state or federal environmental laws, rules or regulations, and petroleum, petroleum products, oil and asbestos. D. LOAN. Any loan described in Section 2 hereof. E. LOAN DOCUMENTS. Loan Documents means this Loan Agreement and any and all promissory notes executed by Borrowers in favor of Bank and all other documents, instruments, guarantees, certificates, deeds of trust, security agreements and agreements executed and/or delivered by either Borrower, any guarantor or third party in connection with any Loan. F. ACCOUNTING TERMS. All accounting terms not specifically defined or specified herein shall have the meanings generally attributed to such terms under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), as in effect from time to time, consistently applied, with respect to the financial statements referenced in Section 3.H. hereof. 2. LOANS. ----- A. LOAN. Bank hereby agrees to make one or more loans to Borrowers in the aggregate principal face amount of $1,750,000.00. The obligation to repay the loans is evidenced by a promissory note dated of even date herewith (the promissory note together with any and all renewals, extensions or rearrangements thereof being hereafter collectively referred to as the "Note") having a maturity date, repayment terms and interest rate as set forth in the Note. The Note is in renewal, extension and rearrangement, but not in extinguishment or novation, of that certain promissory note dated August 9, 1996, in the original principal amount of $500,000.00, executed by Mexco and payable to the order of Bank. i. REVOLVING CREDIT FEATURE. The Loan provides for a revolving line of credit (the "Line") under which Borrowers may from time to time, borrow, repay and re-borrow funds. The funds borrowed under the Line shall never exceed at any one time outstanding the lesser of (a) $1,750,000.00, or (b) the Borrowing Base from time to time in effect. ii. BORROWING BASE. The Line is subject to the following Borrowing Base agreement: the Borrowing Base is the amount of the loan value which Bank assigns, in the exercise of its sole discretion, to the collateral pledged by Borrowers to Bank under the Deed of Trust (defined below). The Borrowing Base is initially set at the amount of $1,750,000.00, but shall automatically reduce by the sum of $36,500.00 on the 15th day of each month, beginning March 15, 1997, and continue on the 15th day of each month thereafter during the term of the Note. In the event that the unpaid principal balance of the Note shall be in excess of the Borrowing Base on the date of any such automatic Borrowing Base reduction, Borrowers shall pay such excess to Bank, in addition to the payment of accrued interest due, on such date. Further, the Borrowing Base shall be redetermined on an annual basis, on or about January 15 of each year, or at any time that it appears to Bank, in its sole discretion, that there has been a material change in the value of the collateral securing the Note. In the event that the unpaid principal of the Note shall, at any time, be in excess of the Borrowing Base as a result of the annual or any discretionary Borrowing Base redetermination made by Bank hereunder (but not as a result of an automatic Borrowing Base reduction as provided for above), Borrowers shall, within fifteen (15) days thereafter (a) by instruments satisfactory in form and substance to Bank, provide Bank with additional collateral with value in amounts satisfactory to Bank in order to increase the Borrowing Base by an amount at least equal to such excess, or (b) prepay the principal of the Note in an amount at least equal to such excess. As used herein, the term "Deed of Trust" shall mean that certain Deed of Trust, Mortgage, Assignment, Security Agreement and Financing Statement of even date herewith executed by Mexco to Michael F. Hord, as Trustee for the benefit of Lender, as such Deed of Trust may hereafter be amended, modified, supplemented, renewed and/or extended. 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrowers hereby jointly and severally ------------------------------ represent and warrant to Bank as follows: A. GOOD STANDING. Mexco is a corporation duly organized, legally existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado, and has qualified as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in the State of Texas and in each other state or jurisdiction wherein its operations, transaction of business, or ownership of property makes such qualification necessary. Forman is a corporation duly organized, legally existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York. Forman is not currently qualified as a foreign corporation in the State of Texas, but covenants and agrees to become qualified as a foreign corporation in the State of Texas and in each other state or jurisdiction wherein its operations, transaction of business, or ownership of property makes such qualification necessary within thirty (30) days after the date of this Agreement. Each Borrower has all requisite power and authority to own its respective properties and to carry on its respective businesses as presently conducted. NationsBank Loan Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 E-1 NationsBank of Texas, N.A. B. AUTHORITY AND COMPLIANCE. Each Borrower has full power and authority to execute and deliver the Loan Documents and to incur and perform the obligation provided for therein, all of which have been duly authorized by all proper and necessary action of the appropriate governing body of each Borrower. No consent or approval of any public authority or other third party is required as a condition to the validity of any Loan Document, and each Borrower is in compliance with all laws and regulatory requirements to which it is subject. C. BINDING AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents executed by Borrowers constitute valid and legally binding obligations of Borrowers, enforceable in accordance with their terms. D. LITIGATION. There is no proceeding involving either Borrower pending or, to the knowledge of Borrowers, threatened before any court or governmental authority, agency or arbitration authority, except as disclosed to Bank in writing and acknowledged by Bank prior to the date of this Agreement. E. NO CONFLICTING AGREEMENTS. There is no charter, bylaw, stock provision, partnership agreement or other document pertaining to the organization, power or authority of either Borrower and no provision of any existing agreement, mortgage, indenture or contract binding on either of them or affecting their properties, which would conflict with or in any way prevent the execution, delivery or carrying out of the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. F. OWNERSHIP OF ASSETS. Borrowers have good title to their respective assets, free and clear of liens, except those granted to Bank and as disclosed to Bank in writing prior to the date of this Agreement. Mexco owns all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Forman. G. TAXES. All taxes and assessments due and payable by either Borrower have been paid or are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and each Borrower has filed all tax returns which it is required to file. H. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The financial statements of Mexco heretofore delivered to Bank have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the period involved and fairly present Mexco's financial condition as of the date or dates thereof, and there has been no material adverse change in Mexco's financial condition or operations since December 31, 1996. Forman had no liabilities of any nature, contingent or otherwise on December 31, 1996, and there has been no material adverse change in Forman's financial condition or operations since December 31, 1996. All factual information furnished by Borrowers to Bank in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents is and will be accurate and complete on the date as of which such information is delivered to Bank and is not and will not be incomplete by the omission of any material fact necessary to make such information not misleading. I. PLACE OF BUSINESS. Borrowers' chief executive office is located at 214 West Texas Avenue, Suite 1101 --------------------------------- Midland County --------------------------------- Midland, Texas 79701 --------------------------------- J. ENVIRONMENTAL. The conduct of Borrowers' business operations and the condition of Borrowers' property does not and will not violate any federal laws, rules or ordinances for environmental protection, regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency, any applicable local or state law, rule, regulation or rule of common law or any judicial interpretation thereof relating primarily to the environment or Hazardous Materials. K. CONTINUATION OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. All representations and warranties made under this Agreement shall be deemed to be made at and as of the date hereof and at and as of the date of any advance under any Loan. 4. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Until full payment and performance of all --------------------- obligations of Borrowers under the Loan Documents, Borrowers will, unless Bank consents otherwise in writing (and without limiting any requirement of any other Loan Document): A. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION. Maintain a system of accounting satisfactory to Bank and in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the period involved, permit Bank's officers or authorized representatives to visit and inspect Borrowers' books of account and other records at such reasonable times and as often as Bank may desire, and pay the reasonable fees and disbursements of any accountants or other agents of Bank selected by Bank for the foregoing purposes. Unless written notice of another location is given to Bank, Borrowers' books and records will be located at Borrowers' chief executive office set forth above. All financial statements called for below shall be prepared in form and content acceptable to Bank. In addition, Borrowers will: i. Furnish to Bank audited consolidated financial statements of Mexco -------------------- for each fiscal year of Mexco, within 120 days after the close of each such --- fiscal year. ii. Furnish to Bank unaudited consolidated financial statements ---------------------- (including a balance sheet and profit and loss statement) of Mexco for each fiscal quarter of each fiscal year of Mexco, within 45 days after the close - - -------------- -- of each such period. iii. Furnish to Bank annually Mexco's SEC Form 10-K, within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year of Mexco. iv. Furnish to Bank quarterly Mexco's SEC Form 10-Q, within 45 days after the close of each fiscal quarter of Mexco. v. Furnish to Bank on or before June 1, 1997, Mexco's SEC Form 8-K, with all amendments thereto, reporting on the acquisition of Forman, including such financial statements of Forman and Mexco as are required by item 7 of SEC Form 8-K (collectively, the "SEC Financial Statements"). The SEC Financial Statements shall not contain any information inconsistent with the representations and warranties made herein. vi. Furnish to Bank a compliance certificate in the form of Exhibit "A" ----------- hereto for (and executed by an authorized representative of) Borrowers concurrently with and dated as of the date of delivery of each of the financial statements as required NationsBank Loan Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -2- NationsBank of Texas, N.A. in paragraphs i and ii above, containing (a) a certification that the financial statements of even date are true and correct and that the Borrowers are not in default under the terms of this Agreement, and (b) computations and conclusions, in such detail as Bank may request, with respect to compliance with this Agreement, and the other Loan Documents, including computations of all quantitative covenants. vii. Furnish to Bank promptly such additional information, reports and statements respecting the business operations and financial condition of Borrowers, from time to time, as Bank may reasonably request. B. INSURANCE. Maintain insurance with responsible insurance companies on such of their properties, in such amounts and against such risks as is customarily maintained by similar businesses operating in the same vicinity, specifically to include fire and extended coverage insurance covering all assets, business interruption insurance, workers compensation insurance and liability insurance, all to be with such companies and in such amounts as are satisfactory to Bank and providing for at least 30 days prior notice to Bank of any cancellation thereof. Satisfactory evidence of such insurance will be supplied to Bank prior to funding under the Loan(s) and 30 days prior to each policy renewal. C. EXISTENCE AND COMPLIANCE. Maintain their existence, good standing and qualification to do business, where required and comply with all laws, regulations and governmental requirements including, without limitation, environmental laws applicable to either of them or to any of their respective property, business operations and transactions. D. ADVERSE CONDITIONS OR EVENTS. Promptly advise Bank in writing of (i) any condition, event or act which comes to their attention that would or might materially adversely affect their financial condition or operations or Bank's rights under the Loan Documents, (ii) any litigation filed by or against either Borrower, (iii) any event that has occurred that would constitute an event of default under any Loan Documents, (iv) any uninsured or partially uninsured loss through fire, theft, liability or property damage, and lv) any new contingent or actual liability in excess of $50,000. E. TAXES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS. Pay all of their taxes, assessments and other obligations, including, but not limited to taxes, costs or other expenses arising out of this transaction, as the same become due and payable, except to the extent the same are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings in a diligent manner. F. MAINTENANCE. Maintain all of their tangible property in good condition and repair and make all necessary replacements thereof, and preserve and maintain all licenses, trademarks, privileges, permits, franchises, certificates and the like necessary for the operation of their businesses. G. ENVIRONMENTAL. Immediately advise Bank in writing of (i) any and all enforcement, cleanup, remedial, removal, or other governmental or regulatory actions instituted, completed or threatened pursuant to any applicable federal, state, or local laws, ordinances or regulations relating to any Hazardous Materials affecting either Borrower's business operations; and (ii) all claims made or threatened by any third party against either Borrower relating to damages, contribution, cost recovery, compensation, loss or injury resulting from any Hazardous Materials. Borrowers shall immediately notify Bank of any remedial action taken by either Borrower with respect to such Borrower's business operations. Borrowers will not use or permit any other party to use any Hazardous Materials at any of either Borrower's places of business or at any other property owned by either Borrower except such materials as are incidental to Borrowers' normal course of business, maintenance and repairs and which are handled in compliance with all applicable environmental laws. Borrowers agree to permit Bank, its agents, contractors and employees to enter and inspect any of Borrowers' places of business or any other property of Borrowers at any reasonable times upon three (3) days prior notice for the purposes of conducting an environmental investigation and audit (including taking physical samples) to insure that Borrowers are complying with this covenant and Borrowers shall reimburse Bank on demand for the costs of any such environmental investigation and audit. Borrowers shall provide Bank, its agents, contractors, employees and representatives with access to and copies of any and all data and documents relating to or dealing with any Hazardous Materials used, generated, manufactured, stored or disposed of by either Borrower's business operations within five (5) days of the request therefore. H. LIENS ON OTHER ASSETS. If requested by Bank, Borrowers shall execute and deliver to Bank one or more mortgages, deeds of trust, assignments of production, security agreements and financing statements in favor of Bank covering every interest in every oil and gas property owned by either Borrower, whether now owned or hereafter acquired. I. USE OF PROCEEDS. Borrowers will use the proceeds of the Loan for refinancing the existing indebtedness of Mexco to Bank, for financing the acquisition by Mexco of all of the capital stock of Forman and for other oil and gas acquisition and development well costs. J. TITLE MATTERS. On or before March 25, 1997, Mexco shall furnish to Bank title opinions, or other title information acceptable to Bank, covering each of Mexco's producing oil and gas properties encumbered by the Deed of Trust and reflecting that Mexco has good and defensible title to the interests represented by Mexco in the Deed of Trust. 5. NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Until full payment and performance of all ------------------ obligations of Borrowers under the Loan Documents, Borrowers will not, without the prior written consent of Bank (and without limiting any requirement of any other Loan Documents): A. TRANSFER OF ASSETS OR CONTROL. Sell, lease, assign or otherwise dispose of or transfer any assets, except in the normal course of their respective businesses, or enter into any merger or consolidation, or transfer control of either Borrower or form or acquire any subsidiary. B. LIENS. Grant, suffer or permit any contractual or noncontractual lien on or security interest in their respective assets, except in favor of Bank, or fail to promptly pay when due all lawful claims, whether for labor, materials or otherwise; or grant, suffer or permit any contractual or noncontractual lien on or security interest in any assets owned by joint ventures in which either Borrower owns a joint venture interest, except in accordance with past practice for the financing of oil and gas well completion costs. C. EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT. Make or permit any subsidiary to make, any loan or advance to any person or entity, or purchase or otherwise acquire, or permit any subsidiary to purchase or otherwise acquire, any capital stock, assets, obligations, or other securities of , make any capital contribution to, or otherwise invest in or acquire any interest in any entity, or participate NationsBank Loan Agreement Texas (Commercial) 2/96 -3- NationsBank of Texas, N.A. as a partner or joint venturer with any person or entity, except for the purchase of direct obligations of the United States or any agency thereof with maturities of less than one year. D. BORROWINGS. Create, incur, assume or become liable in any manner for any indebtedness (for borrowed money, deferred payment for the purchase of assets, lease payments, as surety or guarantor for the debt for another, or otherwise) other than to Bank, except for normal trade debts incurred in the ordinary course of Borrower's business, and except for existing indebtedness disclosed to Bank in writing and acknowledged by Bank prior to the date of this Agreement. E. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS. Make any distribution (other than dividends payable in capital stock of Borrowers) on any shares of any class of their capital stock, or apply any of their property or assets to the purchase, redemption or other retirement of any shares of any class of capital stock of either Borrower. F. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS. Change the general character of either of their businesses as conducted at the date hereof, or engage in any type of business not reasonably related to their respective businesses as presently conducted. G. MANAGEMENT CHANGE. Make any substantial change in either Borrower's present executive or management personnel. 6. DEFAULT. Borrowers shall be in default under this Agreement and under ------- each of the other Loan Documents if either Borrower shall default in the payment of any amounts due and owing under the Loan or should either Borrower or any other party thereto fail to timely and properly observe, keep or perform any term, covenant, agreement or condition in any Loan Document or in any other loan agreement, promissory note, security agreement, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, mortgage, assignment or other contract securing, guaranteeing or evidencing payment of any indebtedness of either Borrower to Bank or any affiliate or subsidiary of NationsBank Corporation. 7. REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT. If an event of default shall occur, Bank shall --------------------- have all rights, powers and remedies available under each of the Loan Documents as well as all rights and remedies available at law or in equity. 8. NOTICES. All notices, requests or demands which any party is required ------- or may desire to give to any other party under any provision of this Agreement must be in writing delivered to the other party at the following address: Borrowers: MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION AND FORMAN ENERGY CORPORATION 214 West Texas Avenue, Suite 1101 Midland, Texas 79701 Attention: Nicholas C. Taylor Bank: NATIONSBANK OF TEXAS, N.A. 303 West Wall Midland, Texas 79701 Attention: Lloyd A. Hales or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to the other party. Each such notice, request and demand shall be deemed given or made as follows: A. If sent by mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or five (5) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid: B. If sent by any other means, upon delivery. 9. COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES. Borrowers shall pay to Bank ----------------------------------- immediately upon demand the full amount of all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated costs of Bank's in-house counsel if permitted by applicable law) and engineering fees, incurred by Bank in connection with (a) the Loan and the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and each of the Loan Documents, and (b) all other costs and attorneys' fees incurred by Bank for which Borrowers are obligated to reimburse Bank in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents. 10. MISCELLANEOUS. Borrowers and Bank further covenant and agree as ------------- follows, without limiting any requirement of any other Loan Document: A. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS AND NO WAIVER. Each and every right granted to Bank under any Loan Document, or allowed it by law or equity shall be cumulative of each other and may be exercised in addition to any and all other rights of Bank, and no delay in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by Bank of any right preclude any other or future exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. Borrowers expressly waive any presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, including but not limited to notice of intent to accelerate and notice of acceleration. No notice to or demand on Borrowers in any case shall, of itself, entitle Borrowers to any other or future notice or demand in similar or other circumstances. B. APPLICABLE LAW. This Loan Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be deemed to have been made in the State of Texas at Bank's address set forth in this Loan Agreement and shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, and is performable in the City and County of Texas at the Bank's address indicated in this Loan Agreement. C. AMENDMENT. No modification, consent, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Loan Agreement, nor consent to any departure by Borrowers therefrom, shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by an officer of Bank, and then shall be effective only in the specified instance and for the purpose for which given. This Loan Agreement is NationsBank Loan Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -4- NationsBank of Texas, N.A. binding upon Borrowers, their respective successors and assigns, and inures to the benefit of Bank, its successors and assigns; however, no assignment or other transfer of either Borrower's rights or obligations hereunder shall be made or be effective without Bank's prior written consent, nor shall it relieve either Borrower of any obligations hereunder. There is no third party beneficiary of this Loan Agreement. D. DOCUMENTS. All documents, certificates and other items required under this Loan Agreement to be executed and/or delivered to Bank shall be in form and content satisfactory to Bank and its counsel. E. PARTIAL INVALIDITY. The unenforceability or invalidity of any provision of this Loan Agreement shall not affect the enforceability or validity of any other provision herein and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of any Loan Document to any person or circumstance shall not affect the enforceability or validity of such provision as it may apply to other persons or circumstances. F. INDEMNIFICATION. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 10(G), Borrowers, jointly and severally, shall indemnify, defend and hold Bank and its successors and assigns harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, losses, damages, assessments, fines, penalties, costs or other expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or in any way related to any of the transactions contemplated hereby, including but not limited to actual or threatened damage to the environment, agency costs of investigation, personal injury or death, or property damage, due to a release or alleged release of Hazardous Materials, arising from either Borrower's business operations, any other property owned by either Borrower or in the surface or ground water arising from either Borrower's business operations, or gaseous emissions arising from either Borrower's business operations or any other condition existing or arising from either Borrower's business operations resulting from the use or existence of Hazardous Materials, whether such claim proves to be true or false. Each Borrower further agrees that its indemnity obligations shall include, but are not limited to, liability for damages resulting from the personal injury or death of an employee of such Borrower, regardless of whether such Borrower has paid the employee under the workmen's compensation laws of any state or other similar federal or state legislation for the protection of employees. The term "property damage" as used in this paragraph includes, but is not limited to, damage to any real or personal property of a Borrower, the Bank, and of any third parties. The Borrowers' obligations under this paragraph shall survive the repayment of the Loan and any deed in lieu of foreclosure or foreclosure of any Deed to Secure Debt, Deed of Trust, Security Agreement or Mortgage securing the Loan. G. SURVIVABILITY. All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made herein or in the other Loan Documents shall survive the making of the Loan and shall continue in full force and effect so long as the Loan is outstanding or the obligation of the Bank to make any advances under the Line shall not have expired. 11. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. The obligations of Bank hereunder shall be subject to satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent: A. There shall have been executed, where appropriate, and delivered by Borrowers (and/or any other requisite party thereto) the following documents, all of which shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Bank and its counsel, and such other documents or instruments as Bank may reasonably require: (i) this Loan Agreement; (ii) the Note; (iii) Pledge Agreement of Mexco pledging all outstanding capital stock of Forman, together with original stock certificate, blank stock power and related financing statement for filing with the Texas Secretary of State; (iv) Deed of Trust, Mortgage, Assignment, Security Agreement and Financing Statement, together with related financing statement for filing with the Texas Secretary of State; (v) Certificates of Corporate Resolutions and Incumbency for Mexco and Forman; (vi) Certificates of Existence and Good Standing for Mexco and Forman issued by the states of their incorporation and the State of Texas; (vii) Copies of Articles of Incorporation and bylaws (as amended to date) of Mexco and Forman, certified by their respective secretaries; and (viii) Opinion of Borrowers' counsel respecting the matters set forth in Sections 3.A., 3.B., 3.C., 3.D., 3.E. and 3G of this Loan Agreement. B. No material adverse change shall have occurred in the financial condition, assets or business prospects of either Borrower since December 31, 1996. C. Mexco shall have paid all accrued and unpaid interest on that certain promissory note dated August 9, 1996, in the original principal amount of $500,000.00, payable to the order of Bank up to the date hereof. 12. ARBITRATION. ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN OR AMONG THE PARTIES ----------- HERETO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT OR ANY RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BASED ON OR ARISING FROM AN ALLEGED TORT, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (OR IF NOT APPLICABLE, THE APPLICABLE STATE LAW), THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ARBITRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTES OF J.A.M.S./ENDISPUTE OR ANY SUCCESSOR THEREOF ("J.A.M.S."), AND THE "SPECIAL RULES" SET FORTH BELOW. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY, THE SPECIAL RULES SHALL CONTROL. JUDGMENT UPON ANY ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. ANY PARTY TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT MAY BRING AN ACTION, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OR EXPEDITED PROCEEDING, TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM TO WHICH THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH ACTION. A. SPECIAL RULES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF ------------- ANY BORROWER'S DOMICILE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT AND ADMINISTERED BY J.A.M.S. WHO WILL APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR; IF J.A.M.S. IS UNABLE OR LEGALLY PRECLUDED FROM ADMINISTERING THE ARBITRATION, THEN THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION WILL SERVE. ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS WILL BE COMMENCED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION; FURTHER, THE ARBITRATOR SHALL ONLY, UPON A NationsBank Loan Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -5- NationsBank of Texas, N.A. SHOWING OF CAUSE, BE PERMITTED TO EXTEND THE COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH HEARING FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS. B. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. NOTHING IN THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION ---------------------- SHALL BE DEEMED TO (I) LIMIT THE APPLICABILITY OF ANY OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTES OF LIMITATION OR REPOSE AND ANY WAIVERS CONTAINED IN THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT; OR (II) BE A WAIVER BY BANK OF THE PROTECTION AFFORDED TO IT BY 12 U.S.C. SEC. 91 OR ANY SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT STATE LAW; OR (III) LIMIT THE RIGHT OF BANK HERETO (A) TO EXERCISE SELF HELP REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SETOFF, OR (B) TO FORECLOSE AGAINST ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL, OR (C) TO OBTAIN FROM A COURT PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, WRIT OF POSSESSION OR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER. BANK MAY EXERCISE SUCH SELF HELP RIGHTS, FORECLOSE UPON SUCH PROPERTY, OR OBTAIN SUCH PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE PENDENCY OF ANY ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT. NEITHER THIS EXERCISE OF SELF HELP REMEDIES NOR THE INSTITUTION OR MAINTENANCE OF AN ACTION FOR FORECLOSURE OR PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMANT IN ANY SUCH ACTION, TO ARBITRATE THE MERITS OF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM OCCASIONING RESORT TO SUCH REMEDIES. 13. NOTICE OF FINAL AGREEMENT. THIS WRITTEN LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PARTIES. - - -------- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written. BORROWERS: BANK: MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION NATIONSBANK OF TEXAS, N.A. By: /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor By: /s/ Lloyd A. Hales ------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Nicholas C. Taylor, President Lloyd A. Hales, Senior Vice President FORMAN ENERGY CORPORATION By: /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor ------------------------------ Nicholas C. Taylor, President NationsBank Loan Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -6- EXHIBIT "A" COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE Reference is made to that certain Loan Agreement dated February 25, 1997, between MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION and FORMAN ENERGY CORPORATION ("Borrowers") and NATIONSBANK OF TEXAS, N.A. ("Bank") (the "Loan Agreement"). 1. Pursuant to the provisions of the Loan Agreement, the undersigned hereby certifies, represents and warrants to Bank that, to the best of his knowledge, except as set forth below, (i) during the period covered by this certificate, no default has occurred under the Loan Agreement; (ii) there exists no condition or event that, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such a default; (iii) during the period covered by this certificate, Borrowers have each observed, performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements, duties and obligations contained in the Loan Documents; and (iv) the representations and warranties contained in the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof, with the same force and effect as though made on and as of the date hereof and thereof. Exceptions to the above certification: (State "none" or specify the nature and period of existence thereof and the action that Borrowers are taking or propose to take with respect thereto.] 2. The undersigned hereby submits the attached financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement and certifies to Bank that the financial statements are true, accurate, and complete and include all contingent liabilities and cash flow information to the best knowledge of the undersigned. 3. Period covered: Quarter/Year ended _______________, 19__. 4. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in the Loan Agreement. Dated: ____________________, 19__. - - ---------------------------------- Name: ----------------------------- Title: ---------------------------- [as required by Section 4.A of the Loan Agreement] NationsBank of Texas, N.A. PROMISSORY NOTE Date: February 25, 1997 [_] New [X] Renewal Amount: $1,750,000.00 Maturity Date: July 15, 1998 ================================================================================ Bank: Borrower: NationsBank of Texas, N.A. Mexco Energy Corporation and Banking Center: Midland Forman Energy Corporation 303 West Wall Street 214W. Texas Avenue, Suite 1101 Midland County Midland County Midland, Texas 79701 Midland, Texas 79701 (Street address including county) (Name and street address, including county) ================================================================================ FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Borrower unconditionally (and jointly and severally, if more than one) promises to pay to the order of Bank, its successors and assigns, without setoff, at its offices indicated at the beginning of this Note, or at such other place as may be designated by Bank, the principal amount of ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,750,000.00), or so much thereof as may be advanced from time to time in immediately available funds, together with interest computed daily on the outstanding principal balance hereunder, at an annual interest rate, and in accordance with the payment schedule, indicated below. [THIS NOTE CONTAINS SOME PROVISIONS PRECEDED BY BOXES. IF A BOX IS MARKED, THE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS TRANSACTION; IF IT IS NOT MARKED, THE PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS TRANSACTION.] 1. RATE. [X] PRIME RATE. The Rate shall be the Prime Rate, plus 0.00, per annum. The ---- "Prime Rate" is the fluctuating rate of interest established by Bank from time to time, at its discretion, whether or not such rate shall be otherwise published. The Prime Rate is established by Bank as an index and may or may not at any time be the best or lowest rate charged by Bank on any loan. [_] FIXED RATE. The Rate shall be fixed at ______________________ percent per annum. [_] OTHER.______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Notwithstanding any provision of this Note, Bank does not intend to charge and Borrower shall not be required to pay any amount of interest or other charges in excess of the maximum permitted by applicable law. Borrower agrees that during the full term hereof, the maximum lawful interest rate for this Note as determined under Texas law shall be the indicated rate ceiling as specified in Article 5069-1.04 of VATS. Further, to the extent that any other lawful rate ceiling exceeds the rate ceiling so determined then the higher rate ceiling shall apply. Any payment in excess of such maximum shall be refunded to Borrower or credited against principal, at the option of Bank. 2. ACCRUAL METHOD. Unless otherwise indicated, interest at the Rate set forth above will be calculated by the 365/360 day method (a daily amount of interest is computed for a hypothetical year of 360 days; that amount is multiplied by the actual number of days for which any principal is outstanding hereunder). If interest is not to be computed using this method, the method shall be:____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________. 3. RATE CHANGE DATE. Any Rate based on a fluctuating index or base rate will change, unless otherwise provided, each time and as of the date that the index or base rate changes. If the Rate is to change on any other date or at any other interval, the change shall be:_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________. In the event any index is discontinued, Bank shall substitute an index determined by Bank to be comparable, in its sole discretion. 4. PAYMENT SCHEDULE. All payments received hereunder shall be applied first to the payment of any expense or charges payable hereunder or under any other loan documents executed in connection with this Note, then to interest due and payable, with the balance applied to principal, or in such other order as Bank shall determine at its option. [_] PRINCIPAL PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST. Principal shall be paid in consecutive equal installments of $_____________________,plus accrued interest, payable [_] monthly, [_] quarterly or commencing on __________, 19__, and continuing on the [_] same day, [_] last day of each successive month, quarter or other period (as applicable) thereafter, with a final payment of all unpaid principal and accrued interest due on ____________, 19__. [_] FIXED PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST. Principal and interest shall be paid in consecutive equal installments of $___________________, payable [_] monthly, [_] quarterly or [_]____________________________, commencing on _____________,19__, and continuing on the [_] same day, [_] last day of each successive month, quarter or other period (as applicable) thereafter, with a final payment of all unpaid principal and interest due thereon on _____________,19__. If, on any payment date, accrued interest exceeds the installment amount set forth above, Borrower will also pay such excess as and when billed. [X] SINGLE PRINCIPAL PAYMENT. Principal shall be paid in full in a single payment on July l5,1998. Interest thereon shall be paid [_] at maturity, or ------------- else [X] monthly, [_] quarterly or [_] _______________________________________. NationsBank Promissory Note Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -1- commencing on March 15, 1997 and continuing on the [X] same day, [_] last day -------------- of each successive month, quarter or other period (as applicable thereafter, with a final payment of all unXXXX interest at the stated maturity of this Note. [X] OTHER. In addition, availability under this Note will decline by $36,500,00 -------------------------------------------------------------------- monthly beginning March 15, 1997 and on the 15th day of each month thereafter - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- until maturity of July 15, 1998. Such reductions in availability on this Note - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- may result in mandatory prepayments as provided in that certain Loan Agreement - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ dated February 25, 1997 between Borrower and Bank. - - -------------------------------------------------- 5. REVOLVING FEATURE. [X] Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow hereunder at any time, up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any one time equal to the principal amount of this Note, provided that Borrower is not in default under any provision of this Note, any other documents executed in connection with this Note, or any other note or other loan documents now or hereafter executed in connection with any other obligation of Borrower to Bank, and provided that the borrowings hereunder do not exceed any borrowing base or other limitation on borrowings by Borrower. Bank shall incur no liability for its refusal to advance funds based upon its determination that any conditions of such further advances have not been met. Bank records of the amounts borrowed from time to time shall be conclusive proof thereof. [_] UNCOMMITTED FACILITY. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding any provisions of this Note or any other documents executed in connection with this Note, Bank has no obligation to make any advance, and that all advances are at the sole discretion of Bank. [_] OUT-OF-DEBT PERIOD. For a period of at least _____________________ consecutive days during [_] each fiscal year, [_] any consecutive 12-month period, Borrower shall fully pay down the balance of this Note, so that no amount of principal or interest and no other obligation under this Note remains outstanding. 6. AUTOMATIC PAYMENT. [_] Borrower has elected to authorize Bank to effect payment of sums due under this Note by means of debiting Borrower's account number ____________________. This authorization shall not affect the obligation of Borrower to pay such sums when due, without notice, if there are insufficient funds in such account to make such payment in full on the due date thereof, or if Bank fails to debit the account. 7. WAIVERS, CONSENTS AND COVENANTS. Borrower, any indorser or guarantor hereof, or any other party hereto (individually an "Obligor" and collectively "Obligors") and each of them jointly and severally: (a) waive presentment, demand, protest, notice of demand, notice of intent to accelerate, notice of acceleration of maturity, notice of protest, notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor, and any other notice required to be given under the law to any Obligor in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement of this Note, any indorsement or guaranty of this Note, or any other documents executed in connection with this Note or any other note or other loan documents now or hereafter executed in connection with any obligation of Borrower to Bank (the "Loan Documents"); (b) consent to all delays, extensions, renewals or other modifications of this Note or the Loan Documents, or waivers of any term hereof or of the Loan Documents, or release or discharge by Bank of any of Obligors, or release, substitution or exchange of any security for the payment hereof, or the failure to act on the part of Bank, or any indulgence shown by Bank (without notice to or further assent from any of Obligors), and agree that no such action, failure to act or failure to exercise any right or remedy by Bank shall in any way affect or impair the obligations of any Obligors or be construed as a waiver by Bank of, or otherwise affect, any of Bank's rights under this Note, under any indorsement or guaranty of this Note or under any of the Loan Documents; and (c) agree to pay, on demand, all costs and expenses of collection or defense of this Note or of any indorsement or guaranty hereof and/or the enforcement or defense of Bank's rights with respect to, or the administration, supervision, preservation, or protection of, or realization upon, any property securing payment hereof, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, including fees related to any suit, mediation or arbitration proceeding, out of court payment agreement, trial, appeal, bankruptcy proceedings or other proceeding, in such amount as may be determined reasonable by any arbitrator or court, whichever is applicable. 8. PREPAYMENTS. Prepayments may be made in whole or in part at any time on any loan for which the Rate is based on the Prime Rate. All prepayments of principal shall be applied in the inverse order of maturity, or in such other order as Bank shall determine in its sole discretion. No prepayment of any other loan shall be permitted without the prior written consent of Bank. Notwithstanding such prohibition, if there is a prepayment of any such loan, whether by consent of Bank, or because of acceleration or otherwise, Borrower shall, within 15 days of any request by Bank, pay to Bank any loss or expense which Bank may incur or sustain as a result of such prepayment. For the purposes of calculating the amounts owed only, it shall be assumed that Bank actually funded or committed to fund the loan through the purchase of an underlying deposit in an amount and for a term comparable to the loan, and such determination by Bank shall be conclusive, absent a manifest error in computation. 9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. The following are events of default hereunder: (a) the failure to pay or perform any obligation, liability or indebtedness of any Obligor to Bank, or to any affiliate or subsidiary of NationsBank Corporation, whether under this Note or any Loan Documents, as and when due (whether upon demand, at maturity or by acceleration); (b) the failure to pay or perform any other obligation, liability or indebtedness of any Obligor to any other party; (c) the death of any Obligor (if an individual); (d) the resignation or withdrawal of any partner or a material owner/guarantor of Borrower, as determined by Bank in its sole discretion; (e) the commencement of a proceeding against any Obligor for dissolution or liquidation, the voluntary or involuntary termination or dissolution of any Obligor or the merger or consolidation of any Obligor with or into another entity; (f) the insolvency of, the business failure of, the appointment of a custodian, trustee, liquidator or receiver for or for any of the property of, the assignment for the benefit of creditors by, or the filing of a petition under bankruptcy, insolvency or debtor's relief law or the filing of a petition for any adjustment of indebtedness, composition or extension by or against any Obligor; (g) the determination by Bank that any representation or warranty made to Bank by any Obligor in any Loan Documents or otherwise is or was, when it was made, untrue or materially misleading; (h) the failure of any Obligor to timely deliver such financial statements, including tax returns, other statements of condition or other information, as Bank shall request from time to time; (i) the entry of a judgment against any Obligor which Bank deems to be of a material nature, in Bank's sole discretion; (j) the seizure or forfeiture of, or the issuance of any writ of possession, garnishment or attachment, or any turnover order for any property of any Obligor; (k) the determination by Bank that it is insecure for any reason; (l) the determination by Bank that a material adverse change has occurred in the financial condition of any Obligor; or (m) the failure of Borrower's business to comply with any law or regulation controlling its operation. NationsBank Promissory Note Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -2- 10. REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT. Whenever there is a default under this Notice (a) the entire balance outstanding hereunder and all other obligations oXXXXXXy Obligor to Bank (however acquired or enhanced) shall, at the option of Bank, become immediately due and payable and any obligation of Bank to permit further borrowing under this Note shall immediately cease and terminate, and/or (b) to the extent permitted by law, the Rate of interest on the unpaid principal shall be increased at Bank's discretion up to the maximum rate allowed by law, or if none, 25% per annum (the "Default Rate"). The provisions herein for a Default Rate shall not be deemed to extend the time for any payment hereunder or to constitute a "grace period" giving Obligors a right to cure any default. At Bank's option, any accrued and unpaid interest, fees or charges may, for purposes of computing and accruing interest on a daily basis after the due date of the Note or any installment thereof, be deemed to be a part of the principal balance, and interest shall accrue on a daily compounded basis after such date at the Default Rate provided in this Note until the entire outstanding balance of principal and interest is paid in full. Upon a default under this Note, Bank is hereby authorized at any time, at its option and without notice or demand, to set off and charge against any deposit accounts of any Obligor (as well as any money, instruments, securities, documents, chattel paper, credits, claims, demands, income and any other property, rights and interests of any Obligor), which at any time shall come into the possession or custody or under the control of Bank or any of its agents, affiliates or correspondents, any and all obligations due hereunder. Additionally, Bank shall have all rights and remedies available under each of the Loan Documents, as well as all rights and remedies available at law or in equity. 11. NON-WAIVER. The failure at any time of Bank to exercise any of its options or any other rights hereunder shall not constitute a waiver thereof, nor shall it be a bar to the exercise of any of its options or rights at a later date. All rights and remedies of Bank shall be cumulative and may be pursued singly, successively or together, at the option of Bank. The acceptance by Bank of any partial payment shall not constitute a waiver of any default or of any of Bank's rights under this Note. No waiver of any of its rights hereunder, and no modification or amendment of this Note, shall be deemed to be made by Bank unless the same shall be in writing, duly signed on behalf of Bank; each such waiver shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved, and shall in no way impair the rights of Bank or the obligations of Obligors to Bank in any other respect at any other time. 12. APPLICABLE LAW, VENUE AND JURISDICTION. Borrower agrees that this Note shall be deemed to have been made in the State of Texas at Bank's address indicated at the beginning of this Note and shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas and is performable in the City and County of Texas indicated at the beginning of this Note. In any litigation in connection with or to enforce this Note or any indorsement or guaranty of this Note or any Loan Documents, Obligors, and each of them, irrevocably consent to and confer personal jurisdiction on the courts of the State of Texas or the United States courts located within the State of Texas. Nothing contained herein shall, however, prevent Bank from bringing any action or exercising any rights within any other state or jurisdiction or from obtaining personal jurisdiction by any other means available under applicable law. 13. PARTIAL INVALIDITY. The unenforceability or invalidity of any provision of this Note shall not affect the enforceability or validity of any other provision herein and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Note or of the Loan Documents to any person or circumstance shall not affect the enforceability or validity of such provision as it may apply to other persons or circumstances. 14. BINDING EFFECT. This Note shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower, Obligors and Bank and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives, provided, however, that no obligations of Borrower or Obligors hereunder can be assigned without prior written consent of Bank. 15. CONTROLLING DOCUMENT. To the extent that this Note conflicts with or is in any way incompatible with any other document related specifically to the loan evidenced by this Note, this Note shall control over any other such document, and if this Note does not address an issue, then each other such document shall control to the extent that it deals most specifically with an issue. 16. ARBITRATION. ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN OR AMONG THE PARTIES HERETO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT OR ANY RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BASED ON OR ARISING FROM AN ALLEGED TORT, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (OR IF NOT APPLICABLE, THE APPLICABLE STATE LAW), THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ARBITRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTES OF J.A.M.S./ENDISPUTE OR ANY SUCCESSOR THEREOF ("J.A.M.S."), AND THE "SPECIAL RULES" SET FORTH BELOW. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY, THE SPECIAL RULES SHALL CONTROL. JUDGMENT UPON ANY ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. ANY PARTY TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT MAY BRING AN ACTION, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OR EXPEDITED PROCEEDING, TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM TO WHICH THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH ACTION. A. SPECIAL RULES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF ANY ------------- BORROWER'S DOMICILE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT AND ADMINISTERED BY J.A.M.S. WHO WILL APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR; IF J.A.M.S. IS UNABLE OR LEGALLY PRECLUDED FROM ADMINISTERING THE ARBITRATION, THEN THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION WILL SERVE. ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS WILL BE COMMENCED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION; FURTHER, THE ARBITRATOR SHALL ONLY, UPON A SHOWING OF CAUSE, BE PERMITTED TO EXTEND THE COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH HEARING FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS. B. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. NOTHING IN THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION SHALL BE --------------------- DEEMED TO (I) LIMIT THE APPLICABILITY OF ANY OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTES OF LIMITATION OR REPOSE AND ANY WAIVERS CONTAINED IN THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT; OR (II) BE A WAIVER BY BANK OF THE PROTECTION AFFORDED TO IT BY 12 U.S.C. SEC. 91 OR ANY SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT STATE LAW; OR (III) LIMIT THE RIGHT OF BANK HERETO (A) TO EXERCISE SELF HELP REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SETOFF, OR (B) TO FORECLOSE AGAINST ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL, OR (C) TO OBTAIN FROM A COURT PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, WRIT OF POSSESSION OR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER. BANK MAY EXERCISE SUCH SELF HELP RIGHTS, FORECLOSE UPON SUCH PROPERTY, OR OBTAIN SUCH PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE PENDENCY OF ANY ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT. NEITHER THIS EXERCISE OF SELF HELP REMEDIES NOR THE INSTITUTION OR MAINTENANCE OF AN ACTION FOR FORECLOSURE OR PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMANT IN ANY SUCH ACTION, TO ARBITRATE THE MERITS OF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM OCCASIONING RESORT TO SUCH REMEDIES. BORROWER REPRESENTS TO BANK THAT THE PROCEEDS OF THIS LOAN ARE TO BE USED PRIMARILY FOR BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL OR NationsBank Promissory Note Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -3- AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY, ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS NOTE. 17. RENEWAL AND EXTENSION. This promissory note is executed in renewal, --------------------- extension and rearrangement, but not in extinguishment or novation, of that certain promissory note dated August 9, 1996, in the original principal amount of $500,000.00, executed by Mexco Energy Corporation and payable to the order of Bank. NOTICE OF FINAL AGREEMENT: THIS WRITTEN PROMISSORY NOTE REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. BANK: BORROWER: NATIONSBANK OF TEXAS, N.A. MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION, A COLORADO CORPORATION By: /s/ Lloyd A. Hales By: /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor ------------------------------ --------------------------------------- Lloyd A. Hales, Senior Vice Nicholas C. Taylor, President President FORMAN ENERGY CORPORATION A NEW YORK CORPORATION By: /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor --------------------------------------- Nicholas C. Taylor, President NationsBank Promissory Note Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -4- NationsBank of Texas, N.A. Date: February 25, 1997 ----------------- PLEDGE AGREEMENT ================================================================================ BANK/SECURED PARTY: PLEDGOR(S)/DEBTOR(S): NationsBank of Texas, N.A. Mexco Energy Corporation Banking Center: Midland 214W. Texas Avenue, Suite 1101 Midland County 303 West Wall Street Midland, Texas 79701 Midland County Midland, Texas 79701 (Name and street address including county) (Street address including county) ================================================================================ Pledgor/Debtor is: [ ] Individual [X] Corporation [ ] Partnership [ ] Other ___________ Address is Pledgor's/Debtor's: [ ] Residence [X] Place of Business [ ] Chief Executive Office if more than one place of business ================================================================================ [THIS PLEDGE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") CONTAINS SOME PROVISIONS PRECEDED BY BOXES. IF A BOX IS MARKED, THE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS TRANSACTION; IF IT IS NOT MARKED, THE PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS TRANSACTION.] 1. SECURITY INTEREST. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Pledgor/Debtor (hereinafter referred to as "Pledgor") pledges, assigns and grants to Bank a security interest and lien in the Collateral (hereinafter defined) to secure the payment and the performance of the Obligation (hereinafter defined). 2. COLLATERAL. The security interest is granted in the following collateral (the "Collateral"): A. DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL. [X] SPECIFIC INVESTMENT PROPERTY/SECURITIES: The following investment property and/or securities, together with all investment property and/or securities hereafter delivered to Bank in substitution therefor or in addition thereto: 9 shares of the Class A Common Capital Stock of Forman Energy Corporation, a New York corporation, represented by Stock Certificate No.6, and 81 shares of Class B Common Capital Stock of Forman Energy Corporation, a New York corporation, represented by Stock Certificate No.7. [ ] AGENCY ACCOUNT: Securities and/or commodities account(s) number ___________ (the "Account") held by ______________________________________________________ ("Agent") as agent or custodian for Pledgor under an agreement for custody, investment management, investment advisory or similar services between Pledgor and Agent, together with all property now or hereafter held in the Account, specifically including but not limited to all investment property, documents, instruments, ordinary goods, certificates of title, general intangibles, chattel paper, mineral interests, certificated and uncertificated securities, securities in book-entry form, commodity contracts, mutual funds, U.S. government and state obligations, deposit accounts and cash (but excluding collective investment funds managed by Bank and anything construed as real property under applicable state law). [ ] BROKERAGE ACCOUNT: Securities and/or commodities account(s) number ________ (the "Account") held by __________________________ ("Broker") pursuant to the terms of any agreement for custody, investment management, investment advisory or similar services between Broker and Pledgor, together with all property now or hereafter held in the Account, specifically including but not limited to all investment property, documents, instruments, general intangibles, certificated and uncertificated securities, securities in book-entry form, commodity contracts, mutual funds, U.S. government and state obligations, deposit accounts and cash. [ ] TRUST ASSETS: All assets now or hereafter held in account(s) number _______ (the "Account") by _________________________ ("Trustee") as Trustee or Co- Trustee under that certain Trust Agreement dated _________________________, 19__, including but not limited to all investment property, documents, instruments, ordinary goods, certificates of title, general intangibles, chattel paper, mineral interests, certificated and uncertificated securities, securities in book-entry form, mutual funds, U.S. government and state obligations, deposit accounts and cash (but excluding collective investment funds managed by Bank and anything construed as real property under applicable state law). [ ] OTHER: _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ B. PROCEEDS. All additions, substitutes and replacements for and proceeds of the above Collateral (including all income and benefits resulting from any of the above, such as dividends payable or distributable in cash, property or stock; interest, premium and principal payments; redemption proceeds and subscription rights; and shares or other proceeds of conversions or splits of any securities in the Collateral). Any investment property and/or securities received by Pledgor, which shall comprise such additions, substitutes and replacements for, or proceeds of, the Collateral, shall be held in trust for Bank and shall be delivered immediately to Bank. Any cash proceeds shall be held in trust for Bank and upon request shall be delivered immediately to Bank. C. DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. The balance of every deposit account of Pledgor maintained with Bank and any other claim of Pledgor against Bank, now or hereafter existing, liquidated or unliquidated, and all money, instruments, investment property, securities, documents, chattel paper, credits, claims, demands, income, and any other property, rights and interests of Pledgor which at any time shall come into the possession or custody or under the control of Bank or any of its agents or affiliates, for any purpose, and the proceeds of any thereof. Bank shall be deemed to have possession of any of the Collateral in transit to or set apart for it or any of its agents or affiliates. NationsBank Pledge Agreement Texas [Commercial] 7/95 -1- 3. OBLIGATION. A. DESCRIPTION OF OBLIGATION. The following obligations ("Obligation") are secured by this Agreement: i. [X] ALL DEBT: All debts, obligations, liabilities and agreements of Pledgor and/or Forman Energy Corporation to Bank, now or hereafter existing, ------------------------- arising directly or indirectly between Pledgor and Bank whether absolute or contingent, joint or several, secured or unsecured, due or not due, liquidated or unliquidated, arising by operation of law or otherwise, and all renewals, extensions and rearrangements of any of the above; [ ] PROMISSORY NOTE: All debt arising under promissory note dated _______________________ in the principal face amount of $______________________ executed by ________________ to the order of __________________________________, and any and all renewals, extensions and rearrangements thereof; ii. All costs and expenses Incurred by Bank, including attorney's fees, to obtain, preserve, perfect, enforce and defend this Agreement and maintain, preserve, collect and realize upon the Collateral, together with interest thereon at the highest rate allowed by law, or if none, 25% per annum; iii. All amounts which may be owed to Bank pursuant to all other loan documents executed in connection with the indebtedness described in subpart i. above. In the event any amount paid to Bank on any Obligation is subsequently recovered from Bank in or as a result of any bankruptcy, insolvency or fraudulent conveyance proceeding involving an obligor of the Obligation other than Pledgor, Pledgor shall be liable to Bank for the amounts so recovered up to the fair market value of the Collateral whether or not the Collateral has been released or the security interest terminated. In the event the Collateral has been released or the security interest terminated, the fair market value of the Collateral shall be determined, at Bank's option, as of the date the Collateral was released, the security interest terminated, or said amounts were recovered. B. USE OF PROCEEDS. The proceeds of any indebtedness or obligation secured by the Collateral (check one box) [ ] may be [X] WILL NOT BE used directly or indirectly to purchase or carry any "margin stock" as that term is defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or extend credit to or invest in other parties for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any such "margin stock," or to reduce or retire any indebtedness incurred for such purpose or otherwise in a manner which would violate Regulations G, T or U. 4. PLEDGOR'S WARRANTIES. Pledgor hereby represents and warrants to Bank as follows: A. FINANCING STATEMENTS. Except as may be noted by schedule attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, no financing statement covering the Collateral is or will be on file in any public office, except the financing statements relating to this security interest, and no security interest, other than the one herein created, has attached or been perfected in the Collateral or any part thereof. B. OWNERSHIP. Pledgor owns, or will use the proceeds of any loans by Bank to become the owner of, the Collateral free from any setoff, claim, restriction, lien, security interest or encumbrance except liens for taxes not yet due and payable and the security interest hereunder. C. POWER AND AUTHORITY. Pledgor has full power and authority to make this Agreement, and all necessary consents and approvals of any persons, entities, governmental or regulatory authorities and securities exchanges have been obtained to effectuate the validity of this Agreement. 5. PLEDGOR'S COVENANTS. Until full payment and performance of all of the Obligation and termination or expiration of any obligation or commitment of Bank to make advances or loans to Pledgor, unless Bank otherwise consents in writing: A. OBLIGATION AND THIS AGREEMENT. Pledgor shall perform all of its agreements herein and in any other agreements between it and Bank. B. OWNERSHIP OF COLLATERAL. Pledgor shall defend the Collateral against all claims and demands of all persons at any time claiming any interest therein adverse to Bank. Pledgor shall keep the Collateral free from all liens and security interests except those for taxes not yet due and payable and the security interest hereby created. Pledgor shall furnish to Bank on or before February 15th of each year proof of payment of any ad valorem taxes payable on the Collateral. C. BANK'S COSTS. Pledgor shall pay all costs necessary to obtain, preserve, perfect, defend and enforce the security interest created by this Agreement, collect the Obligation, and preserve, defend, enforce and collect the Collateral, including but not limited to taxes, assessments, reasonable attorney's fees, legal expenses and expenses of sales. Whether the Collateral is or is not in Bank's possession, and without any obligation to do so and without waiving Pledgor's default for failure to make any such payment, Bank at its option may pay any such costs and expenses and discharge encumbrances on the Collateral, and such payments shall be a part of the Obligation and bear interest at the rate set out in the Obligation. Pledgor agrees to reimburse Bank on demand for any costs so incurred. D. INFORMATION AND INSPECTION. Pledgor shall (i) promptly furnish Bank any information with respect to the Collateral requested by Bank; (ii) allow Bank or its representatives to inspect and copy, or furnish Bank or its representatives with copies of, all records relating to the Collateral and the Obligation; and (iii) promptly furnish Bank or its representatives with any other information Bank may reasonably request. E. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. Pledgor shall sign and deliver any papers furnished by Bank which are necessary or desirable in the judgment of Bank to obtain, maintain and perfect the security interest hereunder and to enable Bank to comply with any federal or state law in order to obtain or perfect Bank's interest in the Collateral or to obtain proceeds of the Collateral. F. NOTICE OF CHANGES. Pledgor shall notify Bank immediately of (i) any material change in the Collateral, (ii) a change in Pledgor's residence or location, (iii) a change in any matter warranted or represented by Pledgor in this Agreement, or in any of the loan documents relating to the Obligation or furnished to Bank pursuant to this Agreement, and (iv) the occurrence of an Event of Default as defined herein. NationsBank Pledge Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -2- G. POSSESSION OF COLLATERAL. Pledgor shall deliver a copy of this Agreement (or other notice acceptable to Bank) to any Broker, financial intermediary, or any other person in possession or any of the Collateral or on whose books the interest of Pledgor in the Collateral appears, and such delivery shall constitute notice to such person of Bank's security interest in the Collateral and shall constitute Pledgor's instruction to such person to note Bank's security interest on their books and records, or deliver to Bank certificates or other evidence of the Collateral promptly upon Bank's request. Pledgor shall deliver all investment securities and other instruments and documents which are a part of the Collateral and in Pledgor's possession to Bank immediately, or if hereafter acquired, immediately following acquisition, in a form suitable for transfer by delivery or accompanied by duly executed instruments of transfer or assignment in blank with signatures appropriately guaranteed in form and substance suitable to Bank. H. CHANGE OF NAME/STATUS. Pledgor shall not change its name, change its corporate status, use any trade name or engage in any business not reasonably related to its business as presently conducted. I. POWER OF ATTORNEY. Pledgor appoints Bank and any officer thereof as Pledgor's attorney-in-fact with full power in Pledgor's name and on Pledgor's behalf to do every act which Pledgor is obligated to do or may be required to do hereunder; however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to obligate Bank to take any action hereunder nor shall Bank be liable to Pledgor for failure to take any action hereunder. This appointment shall be deemed a power coupled with an interest and shall not be terminable as long as the Obligation is outstanding and shall not terminate on the disability or incompetence of Pledgor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Bank shall have the right and power to receive, indorse and collect all checks and other orders for the payment of money made payable to Pledgor representing any dividend, interest payment or other distribution payable in respect of the Collateral or any part thereof. J. OTHER PARTIES AND OTHER COLLATERAL. No renewal or extensions of or any other indulgence with respect to the Obligation or any part thereof, no modification of the document(s) evidencing the Obligation, no release of any security, no release of any person (including any maker, indorser, guarantor or surety) liable on the Obligation, no delay in enforcement of payment, and no delay or omission or lack of diligence or care in exercising any right or power with respect to the Obligation or any security therefor or guaranty thereof or under this Agreement shall in any manner impair or affect the rights of Bank under any law, hereunder, or under any other agreement pertaining to the Collateral. Bank need not file suit or assert a claim for personal judgment against any person for any part of the Obligation or seek to realize upon any other security for the Obligation, before foreclosing or otherwise realizing upon the Collateral. Pledgor waives any right that can be waived to the benefit of or to require or control application of any other security or proceeds thereof, and agrees that Bank shall have no duty or obligation to Pledgor to apply to the Obligation any such other security or proceeds thereof. K. WAIVERS BY PLEDGOR. Pledgor waives notice of the creation, advance, increase, existence, extension or renewal of, and of any indulgence with respect to, the Obligation; waives presentment, demand, notice of dishonor, and protest; waives notice of the amount of the Obligation outstanding at any time, notice of any change in financial condition of any person liable for the Obligation or any part thereof, notice of any Event of Default, and all other notices respecting the Obligation; and agrees that maturity of the Obligation and any part thereof may be accelerated, extended or renewed one or more times by Bank in its discretion, without notice to Pledgor. Pledgor waives any right to require that any action be brought against any other person or to require that resort be had to any other security or to any balance of any deposit account. Pledgor further waives any right of subrogation or to enforce any right of action against any other pledgor until the Obligation is paid in full. L. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. If one or more Riders to this Agreement are executed by Pledgor, the covenants and provisions of each such Rider shall be incorporated by reference into this Agreement (check applicable boxes). [ ] COLLATERAL MAINTENANCE RIDER: Pledgor agrees to maintain the Collateral in accordance with the terms of the Collateral Maintenance Rider attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. [ ] RULE 144 RIDER: The Collateral is comprised in whole or in part of control and/or restricted securities, which shall be subject to the additional terms and provisions described on the Rule 144 Rider attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. 6. RIGHTS AND POWERS OF BANK. A. GENERAL. Bank, before or after default, without liability to Pledgor may: take control of proceeds, including stock received as dividends or by reason of stock splits; release the Collateral in its possession to any Pledgor, temporarily or otherwise; require additional Collateral; reject as unsatisfactory any property hereafter offered by Pledgor as Collateral; take control of funds generated by the Collateral, such as cash dividends, interest and proceeds, and use same to reduce any part of the Obligation and exercise all other rights which an owner of such Collateral may exercise, except the right to vote or dispose of the Collateral before an Event of Default; and at any time transfer any of the Collateral or evidence thereof into its own name or that of its nominee. Bank shall not be liable for failure to collect any account or instruments, or for any act or omission on the part of Bank, its officers, agents or employees, except for its or their own willful misconduct or gross negligence. The foregoing rights and powers of Bank will be in addition to, and not a limitation upon, any rights and powers of Bank given by law, elsewhere in this Agreement, or otherwise. B. CONVERTIBLE COLLATERAL. Bank may present for conversion any Collateral which is convertible into any other instrument or investment security or a combination thereof with cash, but Bank shall not have any duty to present for conversion any Collateral unless it shall have received from Pledgor detailed written instructions to that effect at a time reasonably far in advance of the final conversion date to make such conversion possible. 7. DEFAULT. A. EVENT OF DEFAULT. An event of default ("Event of Default") shall occur (a) if Pledgor or any other obligor on all or part of the Obligation shall fail to timely and properly pay or observe, keep or perform any term, covenant, agreement or condition in this Agreement or in any other agreement between Pledgor and Bank or between Bank and any other obligor on the Obligation, including but not limited to any other note or instrument, loan agreement, security agreement, deed of trust, mortgage, promissory note, assignment or other agreement or instrument concerning the Obligation; or (b) if Pledgor or such other obligor shall fail to timely and properly pay or observe, keep or perform any term, covenant, agreement or condition in any agreement between such party and any affiliate or subsidiary of NationsBank Corporation. B. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. If any Event of Default shall occur, then, in each and every such case, Bank may, without (a) presentment, demand, or protest, (b) notice of default, dishonor, demand, non-payment, or protest, (c) notice of intent to accelerate all or any part of the Obligation, (d) notice of acceleration of all or any part of the Obligation, or (e) notice of any other kind, all of which Pledgor hereby expressly waives (except for any notice required under this Agreement, any other loan document or which may not be waived under applicable law), at any time thereafter exercise and/or enforce any of the following rights and remedies, at Bank's option: i. ACCELERATION. The Obligation shall, at Bank's option, become immediately due and payable, and the NationsBank Pledge Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -3- obligation if any, of Bank to permit further borrowings under the Obligation sXXX at Bank's option immediately cease and terminate. ii. LIQUIDATION OF COLLATERAL. Sell, or instruct any Agent or Broker to sell, all or any part of the Collateral in a public or private sale, direct any Agent or Broker to liquidate all or any part of any Account and deliver all proceeds thereof to Bank, and apply all proceeds to the payment of any or all of the Obligation in such order and manner as Bank shall, in its discretion, choose. iii. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. All of the rights, powers and remedies of a secured creditor under the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") as adopted in the jurisdiction to which Bank is subject under this Agreement. iv. RIGHT OF SET OFF. Without notice or demand to Pledgor, set off and apply against any and all of the Obligation any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) and any other indebtedness, at any time held or owing by Bank or by any of Bank's affiliates or correspondents to or for the credit of the account of Pledgor or any guarantor or indorser of Pledgor's Obligation. Pledgor specifically understands and agrees that any sale by Bank of all or part of the Collateral pursuant to the terms of this Agreement may be effected by Bank at times and in manners which could result in the proceeds of such sale as being significantly and materially less than might have been received if such sale had occurred at different times or in different manners, and Pledgor hereby releases Bank and its officers and representatives from and against any and all obligations and liabilities arising out of or related to the timing or manner of any such sale. If, in the opinion of Bank, there is any question that a public sale or distribution of any Collateral will violate any state or federal securities law, Bank may offer and sell such Collateral in a transaction exempt from registration under federal securities law, and any such sale made in good faith by Bank shall be deemed "commercially reasonable." 8. GENERAL. A. PARTIES BOUND. Bank's rights hereunder shall inure to the benefit of its successors and assigns, and in the event of any assignment or transfer of any of the Obligation or the Collateral, Bank thereafter shall be fully discharged from any responsibility with respect to the Collateral so assigned or transferred, but Bank shall retain all rights and powers hereby given with respect to any of the Obligation or the Collateral not so assigned or transferred. All representations, warranties and agreements of Pledgor if more than one are joint and several and all shall be binding upon the personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns of Pledgor. B. WAIVER. No delay of Bank in exercising any power or right shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any power or right preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other power or right. No waiver by Bank of any right hereunder or of any default by Pledgor shall be binding upon Bank unless in writing, and no failure by Bank to exercise any power or right hereunder or waiver of any default by Pledgor shall operate as a waiver of any other or further exercise of such right or power or of any further default. Each right, power and remedy of Bank as provided for herein or in any of the loan documents related to the Obligation, or which shall now or hereafter exist at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to every other such right, power or remedy. The exercise or beginning of the exercise by Bank of any one or more of such rights, powers or remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Bank of any or all other such rights, powers or remedies. C. AGREEMENT CONTINUING. This Agreement shall constitute a continuing agreement. If the Obligation consists of All Debt, this Agreement shall apply to all future as well as existing transactions, whether or not of the character contemplated at the date of this Agreement, and if all transactions between Bank and Pledgor shall be closed at any time, shall be equally applicable to any new transactions thereafter. Provisions of this Agreement, unless by their terms exclusive, shall be in addition to other agreements between the parties. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. D. DEFINITIONS. Unless the context indicates otherwise, definitions in the UCC apply to words and phrases in this Agreement; if UCC definitions conflict, Article 8 and/or 9 definitions apply. E. NOTICE. Notice shall be deemed reasonable if mailed postage prepaid at least 5 days before the related action (or if the UCC elsewhere specifies a longer period, such longer period) to the address of Pledgor given above. Each notice, request and demand shall be deemed given or made, if sent by mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or five (5) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid, or if sent by any other means, upon delivery. F. MODIFICATIONS. No provision hereof shall be modified or limited except by a written agreement expressly referring hereto and to the provisions so modified or limited and signed by Pledgor and Bank. The provisions of this Agreement shall not be modified or limited by course of conduct or usage of trade. G. PARTIAL INVALIDITY. The unenforceability or invalidity of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the enforceability or validity of any other provision herein, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of any loan document related to the Obligation to any person or circumstance shall not affect the enforceability or validity of such provision as it may apply to other persons or circumstances. H. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement has been delivered in the State of Texas and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of that State. It is performable by Pledgor in the county or city of Bank's address set out above and Pledgor expressly waives any objection as to venue in any such location. Wherever possible each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. I. FINANCING STATEMENT. To the extent permitted by applicable law, a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of this Agreement or any financing statement covering the Collateral shall be sufficient as a financing statement. J. ARBITRATION. ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN OR AMONG THE PARTIES HERETO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT OR ANY RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BASED ON OR ARISING FROM AN ALLEGED TORT. SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (OR IF NOT APPLICABLE, THE APPLICABLE STATE LAW), THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ARBITRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTES OF J.A.M.S./ENDISPUTE OR ANY SUCCESSOR THEREOF ("J.A.M.S."), AND THE "SPECIAL RULES" SET FORTH BELOW. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY, THE SPECIAL RULES SHALL CONTROL. JUDGMENT UPON ANY ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. ANY PARTY TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT MAY BRING AN ACTION, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OR EXPEDITED NationsBank Pledge Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -4- PROCEEDING, TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIMS TO WHICH THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH ACTION. i. SPECIAL RULES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF ------------- ANY BORROWER'S DOMICILE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION OF THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT AND ADMINISTERED BY J.A.M.S. WHO WILL APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR; IF J.A.M.S. IS UNABLE OR LEGALLY PRECLUDED FROM ADMINISTERING THE ARBITRATION, THEN THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION WILL SERVE. ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS WILL BE COMMENCED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION; FURTHER, THE ARBITRATOR SHALL ONLY, UPON A SHOWING OF CAUSE, BE PERMITTED TO EXTEND THE COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH HEARING FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS. ii. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. NOTHING IN THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION SHALL --------------------- BE DEEMED TO (I) LIMIT THE APPLICABILITY OF ANY OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTES OF LIMITATION OR REPOSE AND ANY WAIVERS CONTAINED IN THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT; OR (II) BE A WAIVER BY BANK OF THE PROTECTION AFFORDED TO IT BY 12 U.S.C. SEC. 91 OR ANY SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT STATE LAW; OR (III) LIMIT THE RIGHT OF BANK HERETO (A) TO EXERCISE SELF HELP REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SETOFF, OR (B) TO FORECLOSE AGAINST ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL, OR (C) TO OBTAIN FROM A COURT PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, WRIT OF POSSESSION OR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER. BANK MAY EXERCISE SUCH SELF HELP RIGHTS, FORECLOSE UPON SUCH PROPERTY, OR OBTAIN SUCH PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE PENDENCY OF ANY ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT. NEITHER THIS EXERCISE OF SELF HELP REMEDIES NOR THE INSTITUTION OR MAINTENANCE OF AN ACTION FOR FORECLOSURE OR PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMANT IN ANY SUCH ACTION, TO ARBITRATE THE MERITS OF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM OCCASIONING RESORT TO SUCH REMEDIES. K. CONTROLLING DOCUMENT. To the extent that this Agreement conflicts with or is in any way incompatible with any other loan document concerning the Obligation, any promissory note shall control over any other document, and if such promissory note does not address an issue, then each other loan document shall control to the extent that it deals most specifically with an issue. NOTICE OF FINAL AGREEMENT. THIS WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written. Bank/Secured Party: Pledgor(s)/Debtor(s): NationsBank of Texas, N.A. Mexco Energy Corporation By: /s/ Lloyd A. Hales By: /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor ------------------------------ ------------------------------- Nicholas C. Taylor, President Name: Lloyd A. Hales ---------------------------- Title: Senior Vice President --------------------------- NationsBank Pledge Agreement Texas [Commercial] 2/96 -5- EX-27 3 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 12-MOS 12-MOS MAR-31-1997 MAR-31-1996 APR-01-1996 APR-01-1995 MAR-31-1997 MAR-31-1996 40,813 172,112 0 0 291,254 108,583 0 0 0 0 332,067 280,695 7,826,279 4,902,661 3,049,147 2,571,317 5,109,199 2,612,039 208,006 32,584 0 0 0 0 0 0 711,614 711,614 2,211,398 1,833,531 5,109,199 2,612,039 1,453,124 798,589 1,465,907 834,073 346,765 272,892 346,765 272,892 590,853 348,876 0 0 12,787 0 515,502 212,305 137,635 11,699 377,867 200,606 0 0 0 0 0 0 377,867 200,606 .265 .149 0 0
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