PermRock Royalty Trust Declares Monthly Cash Distribution

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PermRock Royalty Trust announced a monthly cash distribution of $368,269.31 ($0.030271 per Trust Unit) for November 2024. The distribution is based on September 2024 production. Oil sales volumes decreased to 22,464 barrels from 24,944 barrels, with prices dropping to $68.87 per barrel from $74.92. Natural gas volumes declined to 27,970 Mcf from 29,787 Mcf, with prices falling to $1.66 per Mcf from $2.00. Oil receipts decreased by $0.32 million to $1.55 million, while natural gas receipts dropped by $0.01 million to $0.05 million. Operating expenses slightly decreased to $0.73 million, and capital expenses increased by $0.30 million to $0.71 million due to drilling activities.

Positive

• Application of $380,000 from previously reserved funds for future capital obligations
• Decrease in severance and ad valorem taxes due to $(100,000) tax credit
• Slight decrease in operating expenses by $0.01 million

Negative

• Oil sales volumes decreased by 9.9% to 22,464 barrels
• Oil prices declined by 8.1% to $68.87 per barrel
• Natural gas volumes dropped by 6.1% to 27,970 Mcf
• Natural gas prices decreased by 17% to $1.66 per Mcf
• Capital expenses increased by $0.30 million to $0.71 million

Insights

Financial Analyst

The monthly distribution of $368,269.31 ($0.030271 per unit) reflects significant operational challenges. Oil receipts dropped by $0.32 million due to declining prices (-8.1% to $68.87/bbl) and reduced production volumes (-9.9%). The $0.71 million capital expense for non-operated well drilling represents a substantial 73% increase in capital costs.

The ad valorem tax credit of $100,000 provides temporary relief but doesn't offset the broader decline in operational metrics. The release of $380,000 from reserves suggests potential cash flow management concerns. The combination of lower production volumes, weaker commodity prices and higher capital expenses indicates mounting pressure on future distributions.

DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2024 /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 November 29, 2024, and payable on December 13, 2024, in the amount of $368,269.31 ($0.030271 per Trust Unit), based principally upon production during the month of September 2024.

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	22,464	749	27,970	932	$68.87	$1.66
Prior Month	24,944	805	29,787	961	$74.92	$2.00

Oil cash receipts for the properties underlying the Trust totaled $1.55 million for the current month, a decrease of $0.32 million from the prior month's distribution period. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in oil sales prices and volumes.

Natural gas cash receipts for the properties underlying the Trust totaled $0.05 million for the current month, a slight decrease of $0.01 million from the prior month's distribution period. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in natural gas sales prices and volumes. 

Total direct operating expenses, including marketing, lease operating expenses, and workover expenses, were $0.73 million, a slight decrease of $0.01 million from the prior month's distribution period. Severance and ad valorem taxes included in this month's net profits calculation decreased significantly to $(34,876) as compared to $141,419 last month. This decrease was due to an ad valorem tax credit of $(100,000) applied to offset non-operated ad valorem charges that were included in lease operating expenses.

Capital expenses were $0.71 million, an increase of $0.30 million from the prior month's distribution period. Boaz Energy reports the increase was primarily related to expenses associated with drilling a non-operated well in the Permian Shelf.

Boaz Energy informed the Trust that this month's net profits calculation included the application of $380,000 net to the Trust of funds previously reserved by Boaz Energy to cover future 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 and oversupply. 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 SEC on April 1, 2024, 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
	Argent Trust Company, Trustee
	Jana Egeler, Vice President, Trust Administrator
	Toll-free: (855) 588-7839
	Fax: (214) 559-7010
	Website:  www.permrock.com
	e-mail:  trustee@permrock.com

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SOURCE PermRock Royalty Trust

FAQ

What is PermRock Royalty Trust's (PRT) monthly distribution for December 2024?

PermRock Royalty Trust declared a monthly distribution of $368,269.31 ($0.030271 per Trust Unit), payable on December 13, 2024, to unitholders of record as of November 29, 2024.

What were PRT's oil production volumes and prices for September 2024?

In September 2024, PRT reported oil sales volumes of 22,464 barrels (749 Bbls/D) at an average price of $68.87 per barrel.

How did PRT's natural gas prices change in the current distribution period?

Natural gas prices decreased from $2.00 per Mcf to $1.66 per Mcf in the current distribution period.

What caused the increase in PRT's capital expenses for the current period?

Capital expenses increased by $0.30 million primarily due to expenses associated with drilling a non-operated well in the Permian Shelf.