EX-99.1 2 v046638_ex99-1.txt FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mexco Energy Corporation Reports Profitable Fiscal 2006 MIDLAND, TX - 06/29/06 - Mexco Energy Corporation (AMEX: MXC) reported an increase in profitability on its Annual Report on Form-10K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. The Company reported net income of $788,805, or $.43 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2006 as compared to $577,527, or $.32 per diluted share, for fiscal 2005, a 37% increase. Operating revenues in fiscal 2006 were $3,719,643, an increase of 25% over 2005 operating revenues of $2,969,826. The average sales price received of $7.86 per Mcfe was up 35% from the $5.83 per Mcfe received in fiscal 2005. Oil production decreased 1% and gas production decreased 8% during fiscal 2006 due to normal decline in production. Total operating expenses were $2,604,677, an increase of 27% from 2005 operating expenses of $2,045,596. Included in the operating expenses was a 24% increase in general and administrative expense partially attributable to costs associated with the contract and consulting services that were directly related to Russian projects. Also included was a writedown of our long-term investment in GazTex, LLC as a result of the impairment of our potential Russian project. For fiscal 2006, gas reserves constituted approximately 86% of the Company's total proved reserves and approximately 75% of the Company's revenues. Revenues from oil and gas royalty interests accounted for approximately 26% of the Company's revenues for fiscal 2006, compared to approximately 22% for fiscal 2005. The Company owns oil and gas properties in ten states, with the majority of its activity centered in West Texas. The Company will continue to focus its efforts to increase oil and natural gas reserves, through exploration and development as well as acquisition of royalties. In accordance with the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Mexco Energy Corporation cautions that statements in this press release which are forward-looking and which provide other than historical information involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company's actual results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to, production variance from expectations, volatility of oil and gas prices, the need to develop and replace reserves, exploration risks, uncertainties about estimates of reserves, competition, government regulation, and mechanical and other inherit risks associated with oil and gas production. A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Mexco Energy Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements For additional information, please contact: Nicholas C. Taylor, CEO Tammy L. McComic, CFO 432-682-1119 Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Year ended March 31,
2006 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating revenues: Oil and gas $ 3,716,564 $ 2,963,889 $ 2,909,953 Other 3,079 5,937 5,402 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating revenues 3,719,643 2,969,826 2,915,355 Operating expenses: Production 843,927 780,233 942,093 Accretion of asset retirement obligation 23,436 24,735 24,246 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 658,365 582,268 633,443 General and administrative 817,332 658,360 529,834 Impairment of long-term asset 261,617 -- -- ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 2,604,677 2,045,596 2,129,616 ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating profit 1,114,966 924,230 785,739 Other income (expense): Interest income 2,837 746 764 Interest expense (98,657) (89,154) (83,530) ------------ ------------ ------------ Net other expense (95,820) (88,408) (82,766) Minority interest in loss of subsidiary 41,799 14,314 -- ------------ ------------ ------------ Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change 1,060,945 850,136 702,973 Income tax expense (benefit): Current (19,312) 76,597 33,371 Deferred 291,452 196,012 137,489 ------------ ------------ ------------ 272,140 272,609 170,860 ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before cumulative effect of accounting change 788,805 577,527 532,113 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax -- -- (102,267) ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income $ 788,805 $ 577,527 $ 429,846 ============ ============ ============ Net income per common share: Basic: Income before cumulative effect of accounting change $ 0.45 $ 0.33 $ 0.31 Cumulative effect, net of tax $ -- $ -- $ (0.06) ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income $ 0.45 $ 0.33 $ 0.25 Diluted: Income before cumulative effect of accounting change $ 0.43 $ 0.32 $ 0.30 Cumulative effect, net of tax $ -- $ -- $ (0.06) ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income $ 0.43 $ 0.32 $ 0.24 Pro forma amounts assuming, the new method of accounting for asset retirement obligations is applied retroactively: Net income $ 532,113 Basic net income per share $ 0.31 Diluted net income per share $ 0.30
Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of March 31,
2006 2005 ------------ ------------ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 52,768 $ 85,209 Accounts receivable: Oil and gas sales 429,133 418,348 Trade 336 23,258 Related parties 73 2,103 Prepaid costs and expenses 75,576 7,362 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 557,886 536,280 Investment in GazTex, LLC 20,509 282,126 Property and equipment, at cost Oil and gas properties, using the full cost method ($121,418 and $921,719 excluded from amortization in 2006 and 2005, respectively) 18,947,532 18,376,974 Other 39,848 36,855 ------------ ------------ 18,987,380 18,413,829 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization 10,587,451 9,929,086 ------------ ------------ Property and equipment, net 8,399,929 8,484,743 ------------ ------------ $ 8,978,324 $ 9,303,149 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable - trade and accrued expenses $ 118,125 $ 111,675 Income tax payable -- 48,127 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 118,125 159,802 Long-term debt 600,000 1,990,000 Asset retirement obligation 352,416 374,506 Deferred income tax liability 1,006,736 715,284 Minority interest 2,051 25,362 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity Preferred stock - $1.00 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding -- -- Common stock - $0.50 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 1,776,566 and 1,766,566 shares issued in 2006 and 2005, respectively 888,283 883,283 Additional paid-in capital 3,893,588 3,826,592 Retained earnings 2,262,700 1,473,895 Treasury stock, at cost (145,575) (145,575) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 6,898,996 6,038,195 ------------ ------------ $ 8,978,324 $ 9,303,149 ============ ============