Rex Energy Announces Date of Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Release

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rex Energy Corporation REXX today announced plans to release third quarter 2016 financial and operational results on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 after market close. Management will host a live conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. ET to review third 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

Headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, Rex Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with its core operations in the Appalachian Basin. The company's strategy is to pursue its higher potential exploration drilling prospects while acquiring oil and natural gas properties complementary to its portfolio.