VOC Energy Trust (NYSE: VOC) furnishes quarterly distribution update

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VOC Energy Trust filed a Form 8-K to report that it has issued a press release announcing its quarterly distribution for the payment period ended December 31, 2025. The filing explains that the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, meaning it is provided for information purposes but is not considered filed for liability purposes under the securities laws or automatically incorporated into other VOC Energy Trust filings.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): January 20, 2026

VOC Energy Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-35160	80-6183103
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Trustee Global Corporate Trust 601 Travis Street, Floor 16 Houston, Texas	77002
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-713-483-6020

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Units of Beneficial Interest	VOC	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 20, 2026, VOC Energy Trust issued a press release announcing the Trust quarterly distribution for the payment period ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing by VOC Energy Trust under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, but is instead “furnished” for purposes of that instruction.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)      Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	VOC Energy Trust Press Release issued January 20, 2026.

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.

	VOC Energy Trust
	By:	The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.,
		as Trustee
Date: January 20, 2026		By:	/s/ Elaina C. Rodgers
			Elaina C. Rodgers
			Vice President

FAQ

What did VOC Energy Trust (VOC) disclose in this Form 8-K?

VOC Energy Trust disclosed that it issued a press release announcing its quarterly distribution for the payment period ended December 31, 2025, and attached that release as Exhibit 99.1.

Does the Form 8-K state the amount of VOC Energy Trust's quarterly distribution?

The text describes that a quarterly distribution was announced for the period ended December 31, 2025, but the specific distribution amount is contained in the attached press release, not in this summary description.

How is the VOC Energy Trust press release treated for securities law purposes?

The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is treated as "furnished" rather than "filed," so it is not subject to Section 18 liability under the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other VOC Energy Trust filings.

What period does the VOC Energy Trust quarterly distribution relate to?

The quarterly distribution announced by VOC Energy Trust relates to the payment period that ended on December 31, 2025.

Where can investors find more details on VOC Energy Trust's distribution?

More detailed information about the distribution, including any specific amounts or record and payment dates, is provided in the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Who signed the Form 8-K on behalf of VOC Energy Trust?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of VOC Energy Trust by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, through Vice President Elaina C. Rodgers.