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MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION
Table of Contents
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30, | March 31, | |||||||
| 2021 | 2021 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable: | ||||||||
| Oil and natural gas sales | ||||||||
| Trade | ||||||||
| Prepaid costs and expenses | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, at cost | ||||||||
| Oil and gas properties, using the full cost method | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Investment – cost basis | ||||||||
| Operating lease, right-of-use asset | ||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating lease liability, current | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Long-term liabilities | ||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability, long-term | - | |||||||
| Asset retirement obligations | ||||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock - $ par value; shares authorized; outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock - $ par value; shares authorized; and shares issued; and, and shares outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Retained earnings | ||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost ( shares) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(Unaudited)
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Operating revenues: | ||||||||
| Oil sales | $ | $ | ||||||
| Natural gas sales | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total operating revenues | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Production | ||||||||
| Accretion of asset retirement obligations | ||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | ||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest income | ||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized loss on derivative contracts | - | ( | ) | |||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net other expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | ( | ) | ||||||
| Income tax | - | - | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Income (loss) per common share: | ||||||||
| Basic: | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Diluted: | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic: | ||||||||
| Diluted: | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
| Common Stock Par Value | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance at April 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of stock through options exercised | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||
| Common Stock Par Value | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance at April 1, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ |
| SHARE ACTIVITY | ||||
| Common stock shares, issued: | ||||
| Balance at April 1, 2021 | ||||
| Issued | ||||
| Balance at June 30, 2021 | ||||
| Common stock shares, held in treasury: | ||||
| Balance at April 1, 2021 | ( | ) | ||
| Acquisitions | ||||
| Balance at June 30, 2021 | ( | ) | ||
| Common stock shares, outstanding at June 30, 2021 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(Unaudited)
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||
| Depreciation, depletion and amortization | ||||||||
| Accretion of asset retirement obligations | ||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments | - | ( | ) | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Decrease in prepaid expenses | ||||||||
| Increase in prepaid asset – option contract | - | ( | ) | |||||
| (Increase) decrease in right-of-use asset | ( | ) | ||||||
| Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses | ||||||||
| Settlement of asset retirement obligations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in operating lease liability | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Additions to oil and gas properties | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Additions to other property and equipment | - | ( | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties and equipment | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | - | |||||||
| Reduction of long-term debt | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from long-term debt | ||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Asset retirement obligations | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating lease – right of use asset and associated liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Nature of Operations
Mexco Energy Corporation (a Colorado corporation) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Forman Energy Corporation (a New York corporation), Southwest Texas Disposal Corporation (a Texas corporation) and TBO Oil & Gas, LLC (a Texas limited liability company) (collectively, the “Company”) are engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas, condensate and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”). Most of the Company’s oil and gas interests are centered in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico; however, the Company owns producing properties and undeveloped acreage in fourteen states. All of Company’s oil and gas interests are operated by others.
2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Mexco Energy Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions associated with the consolidated operations have been eliminated.
Estimates and Assumptions. In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management is required to make informed judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In addition, significant estimates are used in determining proved oil and gas reserves. Although management believes its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those estimates. The estimate of the Company’s oil and natural gas reserves, which is used to compute depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment of oil and gas properties, is the most significant of the estimates and assumptions that affect these reported results.
Interim Financial Statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2021, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the interim periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2021 and for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are unaudited. The consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2021 was derived from the audited balance sheet filed in the Company’s 2021 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in more detail in Note 2 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in the Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. However, the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Form 10-K.
Investments.
Derivative Financial Instruments. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage commodity price risk attributable to expected oil and gas production. While there is risk the financial benefit of rising oil and gas prices may not be captured, the Company believes the benefits of stable and predictable cash flows outweigh the potential risks.
The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments using fair value accounting and recognizes gains and losses in earnings during the period in which they occur. Unsettled derivative instruments are recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as either a current or non-current asset or a liability measured at its fair value. The Company only offsets derivative assets and liabilities for arrangements with the same counterparty when right of setoff exists. Derivative assets and liabilities with different counterparties are recorded gross in the consolidated balance sheets. Derivative contract settlements are reflected in operating activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
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As
of June 30, 2021, the Company had no derivative contracts.
3. Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company’s asset retirement obligations (“ARO”) relate to the plugging of wells, the removal of facilities and equipment, and site restoration on oil and gas properties. The fair value of a liability for an ARO is recorded in the period in which it is initially incurred, discounted to its present value using the credit adjusted risk-free interest rate, and a corresponding amount capitalized by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. The liability is accreted each period until the liability is settled or the well is sold, at which time the liability is removed. The related asset retirement cost is capitalized as part of the carrying amount of our oil and natural gas properties. The ARO is included on the consolidated balance sheets with the current portion being included in the accounts payable and other accrued expenses.
The following table provides a rollforward of the AROs for the first three months of fiscal 2022:
| Carrying amount of asset retirement obligations as of April 1, 2021 | $ | |||
| Liabilities incurred | ||||
| Liabilities settled | ||||
| Accretion expense | ||||
| Carrying amount of asset retirement obligations as of June 30, 2021 | ||||
| Less: Current portion | ||||
| Non-Current asset retirement obligation | $ |
4. Long Term Debt
Long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following as of the dates indicated:
| June 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | |||||||
| Credit facility | $ | $ | ||||||
| Unamortized debt issuance costs | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | $ | ||||||
On
December 28, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Agreement”) with West Texas National Bank (“WTNB”),
which provided for a credit facility of $
On
February 28, 2020, the Agreement was amended to increase the credit facility to $
Under
the Agreement, interest on the facility accrues at a rate equal to the prime rate as quoted in the Wall Street Journal plus one-half
of one percent (
No
principal payments are anticipated to be required through the maturity date of the credit facility,
Amounts borrowed under the Agreement are collateralized by the common stock of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries and substantially all of the Company’s oil and gas properties.
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In addition, this Agreement prohibits the Company from paying cash dividends on its common stock without written permission of WTNB. The Agreement does not permit the Company to enter into hedge agreements covering crude oil and natural gas prices without prior WTNB approval.
The balance outstanding on the credit facility as of June 30, 2021 was $800,000. The following table is a summary of activity on the WTNB credit facility for the three months ended June 30, 2021:
| Principal | ||||
| Balance at April 1, 2021: | $ | |||
| Borrowings | ||||
| Repayments | ( | ) | ||
| Balance at June 30, 2021: | $ | |||
Subsequently,
the Company has made payments totaling $
The Company recognized compensation expense of $ and $ related to vesting stock options in general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively. The total cost related to non-vested awards not yet recognized at June 30, 2021 totals $, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of years.
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share | Weighted Aggregate Average Remaining Contract Life in Years | Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding at April 1, 2021 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ||||||||||||||||
| Forfeited or Expired | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Vested at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Exercisable at June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
During
the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, stock options were granted. Subsequently,
pursuant to approval from the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, the Company granted options covering shares of stock at a strike
price of $
During
the three months ended June 30, 2021, stock options covering shares were exercised with a total intrinsic value of $. The
Company received proceeds of $
No forfeiture rate is assumed for stock options granted to directors or employees due to the forfeiture rate history for these types of awards. During the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, there were stock options forfeited or expired.
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6. Leases
The
Company leases approximately
The Company determines an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are recorded in operating lease right-of-use asset, operating lease liability, current, and operating lease liability, long-term on the consolidated balance sheets.
Operating
lease right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent
its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement
date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As the Company’s lease does not provide an implicit rate,
the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value
of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate used at adoption was
The balance sheets classification of lease assets and liabilities was as follows:
| June 30, 2021 | ||||
| Assets | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset, beginning balance | $ | |||
| Current period amortization | ( | ) | ||
| Lease amendment | ||||
| Total operating lease right-of-use asset | $ | |||
| Liabilities | ||||
| Operating lease liability, current | $ | |||
| Operating lease liability, long term | ||||
| Total lease liabilities | $ | |||
Future minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2021 under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
| Lease Obligation | ||||
| Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 | ||||
| Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023 | ||||
| Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
| Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||
| Total lease payments | $ | |||
| Less: imputed interest | ( | ) | ||
| Operating lease liability | ||||
| Less: operating lease liability, current | ( | ) | ||
| Operating lease liability, long term | $ | |||
Net
cash paid for our operating lease for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $
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7. Income Taxes
A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, including net operating losses, is recognized when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. To assess that likelihood, we use estimates and judgment regarding our future taxable income, and we consider the tax consequences in the jurisdiction where such taxable income is generated, to determine whether a valuation allowance is required. Such evidence can include our current financial position, our results of operations, both actual and forecasted, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and tax planning strategies as well as the current and forecasted business economics of our industry.
Based
on the material write-downs of the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties during fiscal 2016, we are in a net deferred
tax asset position as of June 30, 2021. Our deferred tax asset is $
8. Related Party Transactions
Related
party transactions for the Company primarily relate to shared office expenditures in addition to administrative and operating expenses
paid on behalf of the principal stockholder. The total billed to and reimbursed by the stockholder for the quarters ended June 30, 2021
and 2020 was $
The Company’s basic net income (loss) per share has been computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share assumes the exercise of all stock options having exercise prices less than the average market price of the common stock during the period using the treasury stock method and is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares (stock options) outstanding during the period. In periods where losses are reported, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes potential common shares, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic | ||||||||
| Effect of the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – dilutive | ||||||||
| Income (loss) per common share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, anti-dilutive shares relating to stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted net income. Due to a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2020, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
10. Subsequent Events
During
July 2021, the Company made payments totaling $
During
July 2021, stock options covering shares were exercised with a total intrinsic value of $. The Company received proceeds
of $
Pursuant to approval from the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, the Company granted options covering shares of stock at a strike price of $ effective July 26, 2021.
The Company completed a review and analysis of all events that occurred after the consolidated balance sheet date to determine if any such events must be reported and has determined that there are no other subsequent events to be disclosed.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Unless the context otherwise requires, references to the “Company”, “Mexco”, “we”, “us” or “our” mean Mexco Energy Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our plans, beliefs or current expectations and may be signified by the words “could”, “should”, “expect”, “project”, “estimate”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “budget”, “plan”, “forecast”, “predict” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear throughout this Form 10-Q with respect to, among other things: profitability; planned capital expenditures; estimates of oil and gas production; future project dates; estimates of future oil and gas prices; estimates of oil and gas reserves; our future financial condition or results of operations; and our business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
While we have made assumptions that we believe are reasonable, the assumptions that support our forward-looking statements are based upon information that is currently available and is subject to change. All forward-looking statements in the Form 10-Q are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statement contained in this section. We do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking information. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Form 10-K.
Liquidity and Capital Resources. Historically, we have funded our operations, acquisitions, exploration and development expenditures from cash generated by operating activities, bank borrowings, sales of non-core properties and issuance of common stock. Our primary financial resource is our base of oil and gas reserves. We have pledged our producing oil and gas properties to secure our credit facility. We do not have any delivery commitments to provide a fixed and determinable quantity of our oil and gas under any existing contract or agreement.
Due to the current commodity price environment, we are applying financial discipline to all aspects of our business. In order to meet obligations, we may continue to sell non-core assets.
Our long-term strategy is on increasing profit margins while concentrating on obtaining reserves with low-cost operations by acquiring and developing oil and gas properties with potential for long-lived production. We focus our efforts on the acquisition of royalty and working interests and non-operated properties in areas with significant development potential.
At June 30, 2021, we had working capital of $626,850 compared to working capital of $618,960 at March 31, 2021, an increase of $7,890 for the reasons set forth below.
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Cash Flows
Changes in the net funds provided by or (used in) each of our operating, investing and financing activities are set forth in the table below:
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | % Difference | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 666,054 | 66,472 | 902 | % | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (297,113 | ) | (251,890 | ) | 18 | % | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (346,000 | ) | 203,574 | (270 | )% | |||||||
Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities. Cash flow from operating activities is primarily derived from the production of our crude oil and natural gas reserves and changes in the balances of non-cash accounts, receivables, payables or other non-energy property asset account balances. Cash flow provided by our operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $666,054 in comparison to $66,472 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. This increase of $599,582 in our cash flow operating activities consisted of an increase in our non-cash expenses of $40,496; an increase in our accounts receivable of $145,903; and, an increase in our net income for the current quarter of $694,676 compared to a net loss the same quarter of the prior year. Variations in cash flow from operating activities may impact our level of exploration and development expenditures.
Our expenditures in operating activities consist primarily of drilling expenses, production expenses and engineering services. Our expenses also consist of employee compensation, accounting, insurance and other general and administrative expenses that we have incurred in order to address normal and necessary business activities of a public company in the crude oil and natural gas production industry.
Cash Flow Used in Investing Activities. Cash flow from investing activities is derived from changes in oil and gas property balances. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we had net cash of $297,113 used for additions to oil and gas properties compared to $251,890 for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Cash Flow Provided by Financing Activities. Cash flow from financing activities is derived from our changes in long-term debt and in equity account balances. Cash flow used in our financing activities was $346,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to cash flow provided by our financing activities of $203,574 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. During the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we received advances of $100,000 and $235,000, respectively, from our credit facility. During the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we made payments of $480,000 and $100,000, respectively, on the credit facility. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we received proceeds of $34,000 for the exercise of director stock options. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, we received $68,574 under the paycheck protection program (PPP).
Accordingly, net cash increased $22,941, leaving cash and cash equivalents on hand of $80,754 as of June 30, 2021.
Oil and Natural Gas Property Development
New Participations in Fiscal 2022. The Company currently plans to participate in the drilling and completion of 36 horizontal wells at an estimated aggregate cost of approximately $1,250,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. All of these horizontal wells are in the Delaware Basin located in the western portion of the Permian Basin in Lea and Eddy Counties, New Mexico.
In May 2021, Mexco expended approximately $28,000 to participate in the drilling of two horizontal wells in the Wolfcamp Sand formation of the Delaware Basin located in the western portion of the Permian Basin in Lea County, New Mexico. Mexco’s working interest in these wells is .37%.
In May 2021, Mexco expended approximately $70,000 to participate in the drilling of four horizontal wells in the Lower Wolfcamp Shale of the Delaware Basin in Eddy County, New Mexico. Mexco’s working interest in these wells is .44%.
In April 2021, Mexco expended $11,400 for its share to participate in the drilling and completion of two horizontal wells in the 3rd Bone Spring Sand formation of the Delaware Basin located in the western portion of the Permian Basin in Lea County, New Mexico. Mexco’s working interest in these wells is .1%. Subsequently, in July 2021, the Company expended $20,100 to complete these wells.
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Also, during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, Mexco participated in the drilling and completion of two horizontal wells in the Wolfcamp formation of the Delaware Basin located in the western portion of the Permian Basin in Lea County, New Mexico with aggregate costs of approximately $88,000. These wells were completed at the end of June 2021 with initial average production rates of 1,184 barrels of oil, 4,380 barrels of water and 1,818,000 cubic feet of gas per day, or 1,444 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Mexco’s working interest in these wells is .56%.
Completion of Wells Drilled in Fiscal 2021. The Company expended approximately $165,000 for the additional completion costs of 12 horizontal wells located in Eddy and Lea Counties, New Mexico that the Company participated in drilling during fiscal 2021.
The Company participated in the completion of two horizontal wells in the Wolfcamp formation of the Delaware Basin located in the western portion of the Permian Basin in Lea County, New Mexico with aggregate costs of approximately $108,000. These wells were completed at the end of June 2021 and beginning of July 2021 with initial average production rates of 1,046 barrels of oil, 3,214 barrels of water and 2,146,000 cubic feet of gas per day, or 1,403 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Mexco’s working interest in these wells is 1.2%.
The Company participated in the completion of two horizontal wells in the Wolfcamp formation of the Delaware Basin located in the western portion of the Permian Basin in Lea County, New Mexico with aggregate costs of approximately $55,000. These wells were completed at the end of June 2021 with initial average production rates of 774 barrels of oil, 2,648 barrels of water and 973,000 cubic feet of gas per day, or 913 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Mexco’s working interest in these wells is .56%.
We are participating in other projects and are reviewing projects in which we may participate. The cost of such projects would be funded, to the extent possible, from existing cash balances and cash flow from operations. The remainder may be funded through borrowings on the credit facility and, if appropriate, sales of non-core properties.
Crude oil and natural gas prices generally remained volatile during the last year. The volatility of the energy markets makes it extremely difficult to predict future oil and natural gas price movements with any certainty. For example, in the last twelve months, the NYMEX West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) posted price for crude oil has ranged from a low of $31.75 per bbl in October 2020 to a high of $70.03 per bbl in June 2021. The Henry Hub Spot Market Price (“Henry Hub”) for natural gas has ranged from a low of $1.33 per MMBtu in September 2020 to a high of $23.86 per MMBtu in February 2021.
On June 30, 2021, the WTI posted price for crude oil was $69.45 and the Henry Hub spot price for natural gas was $3.79 per MMBtu. See Results of Operations below for realized prices.
Contractual Obligations. We have no off-balance sheet debt or unrecorded obligations and have not guaranteed the debt of any other party. The following table summarizes our future payments we are obligated to make based on agreements in place as of June 30, 2021:
| Payments due in: | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | less than 1 year | 1 - 3 years | over 3 years | |||||||||||||
| Contractual obligations: | ||||||||||||||||
| Secured bank line of credit (1) | $ | 800,000 | $ | - | $ | 800,000 | $ | - | ||||||||
| Leases (2) | $ | 180,211 | $ | 58,878 | $ | 121,333 | $ | - | ||||||||
| (1) | These amounts represent the balances outstanding under the bank line of credit. This repayment assumes that interest will be paid on a monthly basis, no additional funds will be drawn and does not include estimated interest of $30,000 less than 1 year and $22,500 1-3 years. |
| (2) | The lease amount represents the monthly rent amount for our principal office space in Midland, Texas under a 38 month lease agreement effective May 15, 2018 and extended another 36 months to July 31, 2024. Of this total obligation for the remainder of the lease, our majority shareholder will pay $15,623 less than 1 year and $32,442 1-3 years for his portion of the shared office space. |
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Results of Operations – Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2020. For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, net income was $395,006 compared to a net loss of $299,670 for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. This was primarily the result of an increase in operating revenues due to an increase in oil and gas prices and an increase in oil and gas production partially offset by an increase in operating expenses that is further explained below.
Oil and gas sales. Revenue from oil and gas sales was $1,255,565 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, a 245% increase from $364,179 for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. This primarily resulted from an increase in oil and gas prices and an increase in oil and gas production. The following table sets forth our oil and natural gas revenues, production quantities and average prices received during the three months ended June 30:
| 2021 | 2020 | % Difference | ||||||||||
| Oil: | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 987,103 | $ | 282,370 | 249.6 | % | ||||||
| Volume (bbls) | 15,438 | 11,534 | 33.8 | % | ||||||||
| Average Price (per bbl) | $ | 63.94 | $ | 24.48 | 161.2 | % | ||||||
| Gas: | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 268,462 | $ | 81,809 | 228.2 | % | ||||||
| Volume (mcf) | 90,063 | 79,516 | 13.3 | % | ||||||||
| Average Price (per mcf) | $ | 2.98 | $ | 1.03 | 189.3 | % | ||||||
Production and exploration. Production costs were $276,987 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, a 61% increase from $171,666 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. This increase is primarily the result of an increase in production taxes as a result of the increase in oil and gas revenues and an increase in lease operating expenses over last year due to numerous wells being shut-in during the month of May 2020 as well as cost cutting measures being implemented by the operators because of the depressed oil and gas prices during the pandemic.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization. Depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) expense was $264,320 for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, an 18% increase from $224,105 for the first quarter of fiscal 2021, primarily due to an increase in oil and gas production and a decrease in oil and gas reserves partially offset by a decrease in the full cost pool amortization base.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses were $308,167 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, a 24% increase from $248,878 for the three months ended June 30, 2020. This was primarily due to an increase in accounting fees, bonuses and director’s fees which were significantly reduced last year due to the pandemic.
Interest expense. Interest expense was $12,719 for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase of 15% from $11,055 for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 due to an increase in borrowings.
Income taxes. There was no income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was 0%. We are in a net deferred tax asset position and believe it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The primary source of market risk for us includes fluctuations in commodity prices and interest rates. All of our financial instruments are for purposes other than trading.
Interest Rate Risk. At June 30, 2021, we had an outstanding loan balance of $800,000 under our credit agreement, which bears interest at a rate equal to the prime rate as quoted in the Wall Street Journal plus one-half of one percent (0.5%) floating daily. If the interest rate on our bank debt increases or decreases by one percentage point our annual pretax income would change by $8,000, based on the outstanding balance at June 30, 2021.
Credit Risk. Credit risk is the risk of loss as a result of nonperformance by other parties of their contractual obligations. Our primary credit risk is related to oil and gas production sold to various purchasers and the receivables are generally not collateralized. At June 30, 2021, our largest credit risk associated with any single purchaser was $495,512 or 74% of our total oil and gas receivables. We have not experienced any significant credit losses.
Energy Price Risk. Our most significant market risk is the pricing applicable to our crude oil and natural gas production. Our financial condition, results of operations, and capital resources are highly dependent upon the prevailing market prices of, and demand for, oil and natural gas. Prices for oil and natural gas fluctuate widely. We cannot predict future oil and natural gas prices with any certainty. Pricing for oil and natural gas production has been volatile and unpredictable for several years, and we expect this volatility to continue in the future.
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Factors that can cause price fluctuations include the level of global demand for petroleum products, foreign and domestic supply of oil and gas, the establishment of and compliance with production quotas by oil-exporting countries, weather conditions, the price and availability of alternative fuels and overall political and economic conditions in oil producing countries.
For example, in the last twelve months, the NYMEX West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) posted price for crude oil has ranged from a low of $31.75 per bbl in October 2020 to a high of $70.03 per bbl in June 2021. The Henry Hub Spot Market Price (“Henry Hub”) posted price for natural gas has ranged from a low of $1.33 per MMBtu in September 2020 to a high of $23.86 per MMBtu in February 2021. On June 30, 2021, the WTI posted price for crude oil was $69.45 and the Henry Hub posted price for natural gas was $3.79. See Results of Operations above for the Company’s realized prices during the quarter.
Declines in oil and natural gas prices will materially adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, ability to obtain financing and operating results. Changes in oil and gas prices impact both estimated future net revenue and the estimated quantity of proved reserves. Any reduction in reserves, including reductions due to price fluctuations, can reduce the borrowing base under our credit facility and adversely affect the amount of cash flow available for capital expenditures and our ability to obtain additional capital for our acquisition, exploration and development activities. In addition, a noncash write-down of our oil and gas properties could be required under full cost accounting rules if prices declined significantly, even if it is only for a short period of time. Lower prices may also reduce the amount of crude oil and natural gas that can be produced economically. Thus, we may experience material increases or decreases in reserve quantities solely as a result of price changes and not as a result of drilling or well performance.
Similarly, any improvements in oil and gas prices can have a favorable impact on our financial condition, results of operations and capital resources. Oil and natural gas prices do not necessarily fluctuate in direct relationship to each other. If the average oil price had increased or decreased by ten dollars per barrel for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, our pretax income would have changed by $154,380. If the average gas price had increased or decreased by one dollar per mcf for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, our pretax income would have increased or decreased by $90,063.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that the information we must disclose in our filings with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. At the end of the period covered by this report, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e). Based on such evaluation, such officers concluded that, as of June 30, 2021, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We may, from time to time, be involved in litigation and claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. We are not aware of any legal or governmental proceedings against us, or contemplated to be brought against us, under various environmental protection statutes or other regulations to which we are subject.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the information previously disclosed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 6. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| MEXCO ENERGY CORPORATION | |
| (Registrant) | |
| Dated: August 11, 2021 | /s/ Nicholas C. Taylor |
| Nicholas C. Taylor | |
| Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | |
| Dated: August 11, 2021 | /s/ Tamala L. McComic |
| Tamala L. McComic | |
| President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary |
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