Sabine Royalty Trust Announces Monthly Cash Distribution For August 2020

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Simmons Bank, Trustee of the Sabine Royalty Trust (NYSE: SBR), announced a cash distribution of $0.101730 per unit, payable on August 31, 2020, to holders of record on August 17, 2020. July's revenue was significantly impacted by shelter-in-place orders and is anticipated to be negatively affected by falling energy prices in the coming months. For May 2020, production volumes were approximately 58,895 barrels of oil and 587,427 Mcf of gas, with prices at $23.83 per barrel and $1.37 per Mcf.

Positive

• Cash distribution of $0.101730 per unit reflects ongoing production.
• Preliminary production shows significant volumes: 58,895 barrels of oil and 587,427 Mcf of gas.

Negative

• July revenues notably affected by shelter-at-home orders.
• Future revenues may decline due to falling energy prices and transportation challenges.
• July revenue posting delays may result in fluctuations in cash flow.

DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank, as Trustee of the Sabine Royalty Trust (NYSE: SBR), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.101730 per unit, payable on August 31, 2020, to unit holders of record on August 17, 2020.  Sabine's cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports and tax information booklets, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website at http://www.sbr-sabine.com/.  Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.

During the month of July, the respective shelter-at-home/work-from-home orders across the spectrum of the industry has significantly affected the posting of revenues for the Trust, until the following month of August.  As adjustments are made accordingly, the functions of the Trust are still being performed, although on a delayed basis.  We will continue to strive to make the operations of the Trust and its providers, as fluid as possible.

Also, the impact of the precipitous drop in energy pricing are not reflected in this month's revenue, however will be seen in the months to come.  With the assets of the Royalty Trust being almost true royalty interest ownership of established production streams, production should continue, however the over-supply of existing industry inventories will affect the ability to transport on down the production stream. As the result of these aforementioned factors, various producers/operators/purchasers may not be able to continue as they have been and could affect payment to the Trust.  We are taking steps to monitor those various entities as they have a direct relationship with the Trust.  The ownership of the Trust's various royalty interests should not be diminished, as that will continue.

This distribution reflects primarily the oil production for May 2020 and the gas production for April 2020.  Preliminary production volumes are approximately 58,895 barrels of oil and 587,427 Mcf of gas.  Preliminary prices are approximately $23.83 per barrel of oil and $1.37 per Mcf of gas.

The table below compares this month's production and prices to the previous month's:

		Net to Trust Sales
		Volumes						Average Price
		Oil (bbls)			Gas (Mcf)			Oil (per bbl)		Gas (per Mcf)
Current Month		58,895			587,427			$23.83		$1.37
Prior Month		100,689			1,287,659			$36.69		$1.55

Revenues are only distributed after they are received, verified and posted.  Most energy companies normally issue payment of royalties on or about the 25^th of every month, and depending on mail delivery, a varying amount of royalties are not received until after the revenue posting on the last business day of the month.  The revenues received after that date will be posted within 30 days of receipt.

Due to the timing of the end of the month of July, approximately $921,000 of revenue received will be posted in the following month of August in addition to normal receipts during August.  Since the close of business in July and prior to this press release, there has been approximately $797,000 in revenue received.

The 2019 Annual Report with Form 10-K and the January 1, 2020 Reserve Summary is available on the Sabine website at http://www.sbr-sabine.com/. 

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SOURCE Sabine Royalty Trust

FAQ

What is the cash distribution amount for Sabine Royalty Trust in August 2020?

The cash distribution for August 2020 is $0.101730 per unit.

When will the August 2020 cash distribution be paid to Sabine Royalty Trust unit holders?

The distribution will be payable on August 31, 2020, to unit holders of record on August 17, 2020.

What were the preliminary production volumes for Sabine Royalty Trust in May 2020?

Preliminary production volumes were approximately 58,895 barrels of oil and 587,427 Mcf of gas in May 2020.

How are the energy prices affecting Sabine Royalty Trust's revenues?

The precipitous drop in energy prices is expected to negatively impact future revenues for the Trust.

What factors are delaying revenue postings for Sabine Royalty Trust?

The shelter-at-home orders and the timing of revenue receipts are causing delays in revenue postings.