GBR New Concept Energy Inc

New Concept Energy, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GBR), ( the “Company” or “NCE”) a Dallas-based oil and gas company, today reported net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2014 of $99,000 or $0.05 per share, compared to a net income of $138,000 or $0.07 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Included in 2013 was income for a recovery of bad debt expense of $394,000.

Operating expenses included non-cash depletion, depreciation and amortization of $338,000 and $431,000 in 2014 and 2013 respectively.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded oil and gas revenues, net of royalty expenses of $485,000 as compared to $384,000 for the comparable period of 2013. The changes in oil and gas revenue were due to new oil wells that were drilled in late 2013.

The Company recorded revenues of $728,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from its retirement property compared to $666,000 for the comparable period in 2013. The increase was primarily due to rate increases.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded oil and gas operating expenses of $425,000 as compared to $493,000 for the comparable period of 2013. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in depletion expense of $55,000.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, operating expenses at the retirement property were $628,000 as compared to $619,000 for the comparable period in 2013. The increases in operating expenses were due to an overall increase in non-payroll related expenses.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, corporate general & administrative expenses were $205,000 as compared to $170,000 for the comparable period in 2013. The increase is primarily due to $36,000 of consulting fees paid to assist the Company in its operations and to identify new oil and gas opportunities.

                  NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (amounts in thousands, except per share data)  

For the Three Monthsended June 30,

For the Six Monthsended June 30,

2014 2013 2014 2013 Revenue Oil and gas operations, net of royalties $ 485 $ 384 $ 829 $ 724 Real estate operations   728     666     1,453     1,346     1,213     1,050     2,282     2,070       Operating expenses Oil and gas operations 425 493 908 949 Real estate operations 387 383 783 769 Lease expense 241 236 481 472 Corporate general and administrative   205     170     397     343     1,258     1,282     2,569     2,533   Operating earnings (loss) (45 ) (232 ) (287 ) (463 )     Other income (expense) Interest income 1 2 2 8 Interest expense (22 ) (24 ) (53 ) (73 ) Recovery of bad debt expense - 394 - 733 Other income (expense), net   (33 )   (2 )   199     (36 ) Other income (expense)   (54 )   370     148     632      

Net income (loss) applicable to common shares

$ (99 ) $ 138   $ (139 ) $ 169  

 

Net income (loss) per common share-basic and diluted

$ (0.05 ) $ 0.07   $ (0.07 ) $ 0.09     Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding - basic 1,947 1,947 1,947 1,947           NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (amounts in thousands)  

June 30,2014

December 31,2013

  Assets   Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 301 $ 1,621 Accounts receivable from oil and gas sales 228 195 Other current assets   203   203 Total current assets   732   2,019     Oil and natural gas properties (full cost accounting method) Proved developed and undeveloped oil and gas properties, net of depletion 8,975 9,190   Property and equipment, net of depreciation Land, buildings and equipment - oil and gas operations 1,527 1,442 Other   182   183 Total property and equipment 1,709 1,625  

Other assets (including $124 and $161 due from related parties in 2014 and 2013)

  1,169   474   Total assets $ 12,585 $ 13,308           NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED (unaudited) (amounts in thousands, except share amounts)  

June 30,2014

December 31,2013

  Liabilities and stockholders' equity   Current liabilities Accounts payable - trade $ 239 $ 121 Accrued expenses 248 965 Current portion of long term debt   207     185   Total current liabilities 694 1,271   Long-term debt Notes payable less current portion 2,188 2,195 Asset retirement obligation   2,770     2,770   Total liabilities 5,652 6,236   Stockholders' equity 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013 20 20 Additional paid-in capital 58,838 58,838 Accumulated deficit   (51,926 )   (51,787 )     6,933     7,072     Total liabilities & equity $ 12,585   $ 13,308  

New Concept Energy, Inc.Gene Bertcher, 800-400-6407info@newconceptenergy.com