PermRock Royalty Trust Declares Monthly Cash Distribution

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PermRock Royalty Trust (NYSE:PRT) announced a cash distribution of $609,618.80 for September 2021, amounting to $0.050109 per Trust Unit, payable on October 15, 2021. This amount is primarily based on production from July 2021. Oil cash receipts were $2.11 million, slightly down by $0.03 million from the previous month, attributed to a decrease in sales volumes. In contrast, natural gas receipts rose to $0.19 million due to increased prices and sales volume. Total operating expenses increased to $0.70 million. Capital expenditures rose to $0.53 million, mainly for drilling operations.

Positive

• Natural gas cash receipts increased by $0.04 million from the prior month due to higher prices and sales volume.
• Current month average wellhead prices rose for both oil ($71.39) and natural gas ($4.91).

Negative

• Oil cash receipts decreased by $0.03 million from the previous month, attributed to lower sales volumes.
• Total direct operating expenses increased by $0.21 million from the prior month.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PermRock Royalty Trust (NYSE:PRT) (the "Trust") today declared a monthly cash distribution to record holders of its trust units representing beneficial interests in the Trust ("Trust Units") as of September 30, 2021 and payable on October 15, 2021 in the amount of $609,618.80 ($0.050109 per Trust Unit), based principally upon production during the month of July 2021.

The following table displays underlying oil and natural gas sales volumes and average received wellhead prices attributable to the current and prior month net profits interest calculations:

	Underlying Sales Volumes				Average Price
	Oil		Natural Gas		Oil	Natural Gas
	Bbls	Bbls/D	Mcf	Mcf/D	(per Bbl)	(per Mcf)
Current Month	29,514	952	38,374	1,238	$71.39	$4.91
Prior Month	30,903	1,030	36,202	1,206	$69.35	$4.23

Oil cash receipts for the properties underlying the Trust totaled $2.11 million for the current month, a decrease of $0.03 million from the prior month's distribution period.  This decrease was due to a slight decrease in sales volumes. 

Natural gas cash receipts for the properties underlying the Trust totaled $0.19 million for the current month, an increase of $0.04 million from the prior month's distribution period. This increase was due to an increase in natural gas prices and sales volume.

Total direct operating expenses, including marketing, lease operating expenses and workover expenses, were $0.70 million reflecting a $0.21 million increase from the prior month. Severance and ad valorem taxes were essentially unchanged from the prior month, totaling $0.17 million.

Capital expenditures were $0.53 million, an increase of $0.06 million from the prior month.  Boaz Energy indicated the capital expenditures were primarily related to drilling and completion operations in Crane and Glasscock counties. Boaz Energy informed the Trust that this month's net profits calculation included the application of $60,000 net to the Trust of funds previously reserved by Boaz Energy to cover capital obligations and expenses. 

About PermRock Royalty Trust

PermRock Royalty Trust is a Delaware statutory trust formed by Boaz Energy II, LLC ("Boaz Energy") to own a net profits interest representing the right to receive 80% of the net profits from the sale of oil and natural gas production from certain properties owned by Boaz Energy in the Permian Basin of West Texas. For more information on PermRock Royalty Trust, please visit our website at www.permrock.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements represent the Trust's and Boaz Energy's expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements include the amount and date of any anticipated distribution to unitholders, future cash retentions, advancements or recoupments from distributions, and statements regarding Boaz Energy's operations and the resulting impact on the computation of the Trust's net profits. The amount of cash received or expected to be received by the Trust (and its ability to pay distributions) has been and will continue to be directly affected by volatility in commodity prices, oversupply and the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, low oil and natural gas prices may result in no distributions to unitholders in certain periods. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include expenses of the Trust and reserves for anticipated future expenses, uncertainties in estimating the cost of drilling activities and risks associated with drilling and operating oil and natural gas wells.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, the Trust does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Trust to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 31, 2021 and other public filings filed with the SEC. The risk factors and other factors noted in the Trust's public filings with the SEC could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The Trust's filed reports are or will be available over the Internet at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

Contact:         
PermRock Royalty Trust
Simmons Bank, Trustee
Lee Ann Anderson, Senior Vice President
Toll-free: (855) 588-7839
Fax: (817) 298-5579
Website:  www.permrock.com
e-mail:  trustee@permrock.com

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SOURCE PermRock Royalty Trust

FAQ

What is the cash distribution amount declared by PermRock Royalty Trust for September 2021?

PermRock Royalty Trust declared a cash distribution of $609,618.80 for September 2021.

When will the cash distribution for PermRock Royalty Trust be payable?

The cash distribution will be payable on October 15, 2021.

What were the oil cash receipts for PermRock Royalty Trust in September 2021?

The oil cash receipts for September 2021 totaled $2.11 million.

How did natural gas cash receipts change for PermRock Royalty Trust from the previous month?

Natural gas cash receipts increased to $0.19 million, up by $0.04 million from the prior month.

What were the total operating expenses reported by PermRock Royalty Trust for September 2021?

Total operating expenses for September 2021 were $0.70 million.