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EXHIBIT 99.1

August 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mexco Energy Corporation Reports Profitable First Quarter

MIDLAND, TX – 8/12/11 -- Mexco Energy Corporation (AMEX: MXC) today reported net income of $104,385 for the quarter ending June 30, 2011, the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2012, compared to $5,776 for the same quarter of fiscal 2011, an increase of 1,707%.
 
Operating revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 were $909,094, an increase of $72,701 or 9% from $836,393 for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and operating expenses decreased 14%.
 
The average sales price for the quarter ending June 30, 2011 was $6.67 per Mcfe compared to $5.65 per Mcfe for the quarter ending June 30, 2010, an increase of 18%.  Oil production increased 1% and gas production decreased 10% during the first quarter of fiscal 2012 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Nicholas C. Taylor, President and CEO of Mexco Energy Corporation, said, “During the quarter, we received $450,000 in cash for an assignment of a five year term leasehold for a portion of our interest in 200 acres in Loving County, Texas.  This, together with operating revenues, enabled us to reduce our long term debt to date by 54% while participating in the drilling of seven (7) infill wells in projects in which we own working interest.  Our debt is now 6% of equity.”

The Company owns oil and gas properties in twelve states, with the majority of its activity centered in West Texas.

In accordance with the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Mexco Energy Corporation cautions that statements in this press release which are forward-looking and which provide other than historical information involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company's actual results of operations. These risks include, but are not limited to, production variance from expectations, volatility of oil and gas prices, the need to develop and replace reserves, exploration risks, uncertainties about estimates of reserves, competition, government regulation, and mechanical and other inherit risks associated with oil and gas production.  A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.  Mexco Energy Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements.

For additional information, please contact:  Nicholas C. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer or Tammy L. McComic, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, both of Mexco Energy Corporation, (432) 682-1119.

 
 

 
 
Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 123,513     $ 179,071  
Accounts receivable:
               
Oil and gas sales
    437,698       384,215  
Trade
    21,433       42,432  
Prepaid costs and expenses
    90,082       64,479  
Total current assets
    672,726       670,197  
                 
Property and equipment, at cost
               
Oil and gas properties, using the full cost method
    30,086,663       30,426,817  
Other
    78,520       78,520  
      30,165,183       30,505,337  
                 
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
    15,472,236       15,227,063  
Property and equipment, net
    14,692,947       15,278,274  
    $ 15,365,673     $ 15,948,471  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 281,391     $ 199,944  
                 
Long-term debt
    950,000       1,800,000  
Asset retirement obligation
    541,667       528,911  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    882,744       912,663  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock - $1.00 par value;
               
10,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock - $0.50 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized;
               
2,089,116 shares issued and 2,029,949 shares
outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011
    1,044,558       1,044,558  
Additional paid-in capital
    6,551,759       6,453,226  
Retained earnings
    5,416,219       5,311,834  
Treasury stock, at cost (59,167 shares)
    (302,665 )     (302,665 )
Total stockholders' equity
    12,709,871       12,506,953  
    $ 15,365,673     $ 15,948,471  
 
 
 

 

Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Operating revenues:
           
Oil and gas
  $ 905,340     $ 832,010  
Other
    3,754       4,383  
Total operating revenues
    909,094       836,393  
                 
Operating expenses:
               
Production
    227,902       368,227  
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
    9,038       8,430  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    245,174       251,495  
General and administrative
    270,300       248,139  
Total operating expenses
    752,414       876,291  
                 
Operating income (loss)
    156,680       (39,898 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income
    1       4  
Interest expense
    (10,919 )     (3,339 )
Net other expense
    (10,918 )     (3,335 )
                 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
    145,762       (43,233 )
                 
Income tax expense (benefit):
               
Current
    71,296       -  
Deferred
    (29,919 )     (49,009 )
      41,377       (49,009 )
                 
Net income
  $ 104,385     $ 5,776  
                 
Earnings per common share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.00  
Diluted
  $ 0.05     $ 0.00  
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    2,029,949       1,922,152  
Diluted
    2,046,061       1,946,847