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 of 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 15, 2012


Ring Energy, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Nevada

000-53920

90-0406406

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

Commission File Number

(IRS Employer Identification No.)


18 ½ East State Street, Suite 202, Redlands, CA

92373

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (909) 798-8394


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


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Item 8.01

Other Events.


On May 15, 2012, we advanced $350,000 to Stanford Energy, Inc. (“Stanford”).   The Board of Directors has authorized an additional credit line for Stanford to provide up to an additional $500,000 (including the advance of $350,000) with an interest rate of 5% per annum.  These advances will be evidenced by an unsecured promissory note dated May 16, 2012, for up to a total of $500,000, which includes the $350,000 advance made on May 15, 2012.    The note is due on or before January 31, 2013, and bears interest at the rate of 5% per annum from the date of each advance.  A copy of the promissory note is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.


Item 9.01


Financial Statements and Exhibits.


 

 

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Stanford Energy Promissory Note dated May 15, 2012


SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Ring Energy, Inc.



Date: May 17, 2012

By /s/ Steve Owens             

Robert “Steve” Owens

Chief Executive Officer



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