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EXHIBIT 99.1

November 14, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mexco Energy Corporation Reports Profitable Second Quarter

MIDLAND, TX – 11/14/11 -- Mexco Energy Corporation (AMEX: MXC) today reported net income of $79,272 for the quarter ending September 30, 2011, the Company’s second quarter of fiscal 2012, a 13% increase from $70,040 for the same quarter of fiscal 2011.

Operating revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 were $815,761, a 3% increase from $788,639 for the same quarter of fiscal 2011.

The average sales price for the quarter ending September 30, 2011 was $6.21 per Mcfe compared to $5.49 per Mcfe for the quarter ending September 30, 2010, an increase of 13%.  Oil production increased 10% and gas production decreased 13% during the second quarter of fiscal 2012 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2011.  This decrease in gas production is attributable to natural decline and certain production shut-in for repairs and maintenance.

For the six months ended September 30, 2011, the Company reported net income of $183,657, a 142% increase from $75,816 for the six months ended September 30, 2010.  Operating revenues increased 6% to $1,724,855 for the six months ended September 30, 2011 from $1,625,032 for the same period of fiscal 2011.

The average sales price for the six months ended September 30, 2011 was $6.44 per Mcfe compared to $5.58 per Mcfe for the six months ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 15%.  Oil production increased 6% and gas production decreased 11% for the six months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2011.

Mexco Energy Corporation owns oil and gas properties in twelve states, with the majority of its activity centered in West Texas.  The Company plans to continue to focus its efforts to increase oil and natural gas reserves through exploration and development as well as acquisition of royalties with significant development potential.
 
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, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer or Tammy L. McComic, President and Chief Financial Officer, both of Mexco Energy Corporation, (432) 682-1119.

 
 

 
 
Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 79,429     $ 179,071  
Accounts receivable:
               
Oil and gas sales
    381,992       384,215  
Trade
    25,567       42,432  
Related parties
    5       -  
Prepaid costs and expenses
    149,943       64,479  
Total current assets
    636,936       670,197  
                 
Property and equipment, at cost
               
Oil and gas properties, using the full cost method
    30,238,628       30,426,817  
Other
    78,520       78,520  
      30,317,148       30,505,337  
                 
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
    15,706,243       15,227,063  
Property and equipment, net
    14,610,905       15,278,274  
    $ 15,247,841     $ 15,948,471  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 212,659     $ 199,944  
                 
Long-term debt
    775,000       1,800,000  
Asset retirement obligation
    551,803       528,911  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    850,627       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; 2,027,949 and 2,029,949 shares outstanding as of September 30 and March 31, 2011, respectively
    1,044,558       1,044,558  
Additional paid-in capital
    6,632,348       6,453,226  
Retained earnings
    5,495,491       5,311,834  
Treasury stock, at cost (61,167 and 59,167 shares, respectively)
    (314,645 )     (302,665 )
Total stockholders' equity
    12,857,752       12,506,953  
    $ 15,247,841     $ 15,948,471  

 
 

 
 
Mexco Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30
   
September 30
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Operating revenue:
                       
Oil and gas
  $ 810,655     $ 783,990     $ 1,715,995     $ 1,616,000  
Other
    5,106       4,649       8,860       9,032  
Total operating revenues
    815,761       788,639       1,724,855       1,625,032  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Production
    236,330       253,138       464,232       621,365  
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
    8,698       8,544       17,736       16,974  
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
    234,006       267,691       479,180       519,186  
General and administrative
    225,261       199,544       495,561       447,683  
Total operating expenses
    704,295       728,917       1,456,709       1,605,208  
                                 
Operating income
    111,466       59,722       268,146       19,824  
                                 
Other income (expenses):
                               
Interest income
    92       22       94       26  
Interest expense
    (5,961 )     (6,857 )     (16,881 )     (10,196 )
Net other expense
    (5,869 )     (6,835 )     (16,787 )     (10,170 )
                                 
Income before provision for income taxes
    105,597       52,887       251,359       9,654  
                                 
Income tax expense (benefit):
                               
Current
    58,442       33,998       129,738       33,998  
Deferred
    (32,117 )     (51,151 )     (62,036 )     (100,160 )
      26,325       (17,153 )     67,702       (66,162 )
                                 
Net income
  $ 79,272     $ 70,040     $ 183,657     $ 75,816  
                                 
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.09     $ 0.04  
Diluted
  $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.09     $ 0.04  
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    2,029,926       1,935,199       2,029,938       1,928,711  
Diluted
    2,036,476       1,945,893       2,041,269       1,946,420