UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2009
NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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1755 Wittington Place, Suite 340 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 972-407-8400
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Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 14, 2009, New Concept Energy, Inc. (“GBR” or the “Company”) announced its operational results for the three months ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the announcement is attached as Exhibit “99.1.”
The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit “99.1” attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, unless we specifically incorporate it by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly-update or revise the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished with this Report:
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Press Release dated August 14, 2009. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly-caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly-authorized.
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Dated: August 14, 2009 |
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NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC |
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By: /s/ Gene S. Bertcher |
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Gene S. Bertcher, President and Chief |
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Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
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For Immediate Release |
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Oscar Smith |
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Gene Bertcher |
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Dallas, Texas (Business Wire) August 14, 2009: New Concept Energy, Inc. (AMEX: GBR), (“the Company” or “NCE”), a Dallas-based oil and gas company, today reported net losses of $84,000 and $61,000 ($.03 and $.04 per share) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to net income of $15 million ($7.73 and $7.84 per share) for the comparable periods of 2008. The primary reason for the decrease in net income is the recognition of gain on the sale of mineral rights in the first quarter of 2008, of which there was no comparable sale in 2009.
Revenues and Operating Expenses: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded oil and gas revenues of $287,000 and $681,000. No such revenues were earned in the comparable periods in 2008, which was prior to acquisition of the oil and gas operations. During the same periods in 2009, the Company recorded revenues of $762,000 and $1.4 million from its retirement property compared to $699,000 and $1.4 million for the comparable periods in 2008.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded oil and gas operating expenses of $371,000 and $757,000. No such operating expenses were incurred in the comparable periods in 2008, which was prior to acquisition of the oil and gas operations. During the same periods in 2009, operating expenses and lease expense at the retirement property were $621,000 and $1.2
million as compared to $550,000 and $1.1 million for the comparable periods in 2008.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, corporate general & administrative expenses were $235,000 and $497,000 as compared to $264,000 and $525,000 for the comparable periods in 2008. The decrease is primarily due to increased employee-related efficiencies in the 2009 periods as compared to 2008.
Interest Income: For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, interest income was $113,000 and $294,000 as compared to $198,000 and $250,000 for the comparable periods in 2008. The quarter to quarter decrease is primarily due to decreases in the prime lending rate from 2008 to 2009. The increase in the six month comparison is due to the increased receivable on which interest is computed over the comparable periods.
Interest Expense: The Company recorded interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, of $31,000 and $61,000 as compared to $68,000 and $230,000 for the comparable periods in 2008. The decrease is primarily due to the payoff of interest bearing debt during the second quarter of 2008, as well as reduced interest rates on notes payable from 2008 to 2009.
Other Income: Other income was $12,000 and $43,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to $138,000 and $412,000 for the comparable periods in 2008. In 2008, the income was due to the collection of back interest from a mortgage bond receivable due to the sale of a property in August 2001. Because the mortgage bond was payable based on cash flow and profit of the property, the uncollected interest was not recorded until collected.
New Concept Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
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| Revenue | ||||||||||||||
| Oil and gas operations, net of royalties | $ | 287 | $ | — | $ | 681 | $ | — | ||||||
| Real estate operations | 762 | 699 | 1,436 | 1,403 | ||||||||||
| 1,049 | 699 | 2,117 | 1,403 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
| Oil and gas operations | 371 | -- | 757 | -- | ||||||||||
| Real estate operations | 383 | 313 | 723 | 628 | ||||||||||
| Lease expense | 238 | 237 | 477 | 473 | ||||||||||
| Corporate general and administrative | 235 | 264 | 497 | 525 | ||||||||||
| 1,227 | 814 | 2,454 | 1,626 | |||||||||||
| Operating loss | (178 | ) | (115 | ) | (337 | ) | (223 | ) | ||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 113 | 198 | 294 | 250 | ||||||||||
| Interest expense | (31 | ) | (68 | ) | (61 | ) | (230 | ) | ||||||
| Gain on sale of leasehold interest | -- | 16,440 | -- | 16,440 | ||||||||||
| Other income | 12 | 138 | 43 | 412 | ||||||||||
| 94 | 16,708 | 276 | 16,872 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations | (84 | ) | 16,593 | (61 | ) | 16,649 | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | -- | 1,626 | -- | 1,626 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) applicable to common shares | $ | (84 | ) | $ | 14,967 | $ | (61 | ) | $ | 15,023 | ||||
| Net earnings (loss) per common share – | ||||||||||||||
| basic and diluted | $ | (.04 | ) | $ | 7.73 | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 7.84 | ||||
| Weighted average of common and equivalent shares | ||||||||||||||
| outstanding – basic and diluted | 1,947 | 1,937 | 1,947 | 1,916 | ||||||||||
New Concept Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 63 | $ | 190 | ||||
| Accounts receivable - trade | 133 | 353 | ||||||
| Note and interest receivable – related party | 10,736 | 10,632 | ||||||
| Other current assets (including $189 from related parties in 2008) | 731 | 527 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 11,663 | 11,702 | ||||||
| Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method): | ||||||||
| Proved developed and undeveloped oil and gas properties | 10,873 | 10,688 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | ||||||||
| Land, buildings and equipment - oil and gas operations | 1,352 | 1,291 | ||||||
| Other | 157 | 149 | ||||||
| Total property and equipment | 1,509 | 1,440 | ||||||
| Other assets | 284 | 228 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 24,329 | $ | 24,058 | ||||
New Concept Energy, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED
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| Accounts payable – trade | $ | 318 | $ | 202 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 2,070 | 1,944 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 2,388 | 2,146 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 1,143 | 1,026 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 367 | 394 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,898 | 3,566 | ||||||
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| Preferred stock, Series B | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized, 100,000,000 | ||||||||
| shares; issued and outstanding, 1,946,935 shares at | ||||||||
| June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 58,838 | 58,838 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (38,428 | ) | (38,367 | ) | ||||
| 20,431 | 20,492 | |||||||
| Total Liabilities & Equity | $ | 24,329 | $ | 24,058 | ||||
Certain statements in this media release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “estimate”, “plan”, “intend”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this release. New Concept Energy, Inc. disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although we believe that our expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our goals will be achieved. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from estimates or projects contained in any forward-looking statements are described under ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.