Rex Energy Announces Date of First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., May 02, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rex Energy Corporation REXX today announced plans to release first quarter 2016 financial and operational results on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 after market close. Management will host a live conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10 a.m. ET to review first quarter financial results and operational highlights. Reference material for the conference call and webcast will be posted to the company's website prior to the call.

The telephone number to access the conference call is (866) 437-1772. The conference call will also be available for replay through the company's website at www.rexenergy.com under the Investor Relations tab.

About Rex Energy Corporation

Rex Energy, headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Appalachian and Illinois Basins within the United States. The company's strategy is to pursue its higher potential exploration drilling prospects while acquiring oil and natural gas properties complementary to its portfolio.