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
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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
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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.
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PART I
Item No. 1. Business
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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
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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.
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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
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Office Facilities
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oil Gas Acreage (a)
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Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
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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
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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
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1997 12 0 .167 2.550 0
1996 9 0 .063 .815 0
1995 6 0 0 1.125 0
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/(1)/ One of the net dry exploratory wells accounted for .0625 was drilled in
1995, but not plugged and abandoned until 1996.
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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,
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1997 1996 1995
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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
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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.
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Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves
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Present Worth of
Future Net Revenues
Oil (bbls) Gas (MCF) Discounted at 10%
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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
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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
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acquisition of such properties, and that such practices are adequately designed
to enable it to acquire good title to such properties.
Undeveloped Acreage
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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
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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
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No matter has been submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year being reported upon.
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PART II
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Item No. 5. Market For Registrant's Common Equity and Related
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Stockholder Matters.
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"Common Stock"
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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
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High Low
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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
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As of March 31, 1997, there were approximately 1,460 shareholders of record
of the Registrant's common stock.
Dividends
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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.
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Item No. 6. Selected Financial Data
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Revenues:
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Oil & gas
income $1,453,124 $ 798,589 $ 543,267 $ 374,322 $ 331,412
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Proceeds from
settlement of
litigation - - - 1,160,933 -
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Administrative
service charges
and reimburse-
ments 5,009 7,380 10,123 26,553 16,924
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Other income 7,774 28,104 20,531 18,071 4,350
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Net income (loss) 377,867 200,606 104,843 1,028,718 (8,975)
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Net Income (loss)
per share .27 .15 .09 .88 (.01)
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Net Income (loss)
from continuing
operations 377,867 200,606 104,843 1,028,718 (8,975)
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Net Income (loss)
from continuing
operations per
share .27 .15 .09 .88 (.01)
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Total Assets 5,109,199 2,612,039 1,951,896 1,868,369 817,805
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Total Long-Term
Debt 1,637,000 - - - -
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Weighted average
shares
outstanding 1,423,229 1,342,628 1,173,229 1,173,229 1,157,479
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Dividends - - - - -
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Item No. 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
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Condition and Results of Operations
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Liquidity and Capital Resources and Commitments
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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.
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Results of Operations
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Business Segment
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The Registrant only has a single line of business which is oil and gas
acquisition, exploration and production.
Fiscal 1997 Compared to Fiscal 1996
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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.
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Fiscal 1996 Compared to Fiscal 1995
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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
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See Index to Financial Statements elsewhere herein.
Item No. 9. Changes in and Disagreements on Accounting and
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Financial Disclosures
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There were no changes or disagreements.
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PART III
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Item No. 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
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Name Age Position
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The following table sets forth all cash compensation received by the
executive officers and directors of the Registrant as a
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group setting forth individually executive officers and directors who received
in excess of $60,000, including cash bonuses.
Summary Compensation Table/(1)/
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Name and
Principal Position Year Salary
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4 Officers & 1997 $52,381
Directors 1996 $38,400
as a group 1995 $33,559
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/(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
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and Management
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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
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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
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/(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").
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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
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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%
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/(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
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Item No. 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, Reports
------------------------------------------------
on Form 8-K
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(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
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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
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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)
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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)
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Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows $ 4,448,000 $ 4,181,000 $ 1,836,000
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Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows
Related to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves
(Unaudited)
Year ended March 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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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
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Net increase 267,000 2,345,000 824,000
Balance at beginning of year 4,181,000 1,836,000 1,012,000
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Balance at end of year $ 4,448,000 $4,181,000 $1,836,000
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