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Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT) is an express trust that holds mineral and royalty interests in mature producing oil fields across Texas. The Trust's primary properties include Waddell Ranch Properties, in which it holds a 75% net overriding royalty interest, as well as other substantial interests in properties such as Yates, Wasson, Sand Hills, East Texas, Kelly-Snyder, and several others.
The Trust generates the majority of its revenues from royalties received through these properties. Recent financial updates indicate that the Trust declared a cash distribution of $0.020052 per unit in May 2024, reflecting lower volumes of oil and gas production offset by higher prices.
Additionally, the Trust has initiated a lawsuit against Blackbeard Operating, LLC, the operator of the Waddell Ranch properties, seeking to recover over $15 million in allegedly impermissible deductions from royalty payments. This legal action highlights the Trust's active engagement in safeguarding its financial interests.
The Trust’s financial reports, including the 2023 Annual Report and current distribution details, are available on the Trust’s official website. The Trust continues to monitor market conditions which impact domestic production pricing and future distributions.
Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT), filed a lawsuit against Blackbeard Operating, for allegedly deducting over $15 million in impermissible expenses from royalty payments. The Trust seeks to recover damages resulting from unauthorized overhead costs and expenses. Despite unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issue outside of court, the Trust is pursuing legal action to address the discrepancies.