Permian Basin Royalty Trust Declares Cash Distribution of $0.010662 per Unit
Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust, declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.010662 per unit, payable on April 14, 2026, to unit holders of record on March 31, 2026. The distribution does not include proceeds from the Waddell Ranch properties, as total production costs exceeded gross proceeds for the month of February, resulting in a continuing excess cost position for the Waddell Ranch properties. This month's distribution decreased compared to the previous month due primarily to Texas Royalty Properties having lower oil and natural gas volumes, along with lower oil pricing, partially offset by higher natural gas pricing. Information from Blackbeard, the operator of the Waddell Ranch properties, necessary to calculate the net profits interest proceeds for a given month is received after the announcement date for the month's distribution. As a result, in accordance with the Trust indenture, if NPI proceeds are received from the Waddell Ranch properties on or prior to the record date, they will be included in the following month's distribution . As noted above, no proceeds were received by the Trustee in February 2026 to be included in the March distribution. All excess costs, including any accrued interest, will need to be recovered by future proceeds from the Waddell Ranch properties before any proceeds are distributed to the Trust. Due to the fact that Blackbeard provides production, pricing and cost information quarterly instead of monthly, the Trustee will be disclosing that information in the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K for the foreseeable future. Production for the underlying Texas Royalty Properties was 15,009 barrels of oil and 9,793 Mcf of gas. The production for the Trust's allocated portion of the Texas Royalty Properties was 13,047 barrels of oil and 8,518 Mcf of gas. The average price for oil was $56.56 per bbl and for gas was $6.02, which includes significant NGL pricing, per Mcf. This would mainly reflect production and pricing in December for oil and November for gas. These allocated volumes were impacted by the pricing of both oil and gas. This production and pricing for the underlying properties resulted in revenues for the Texas Royalty Properties of $907,884. Deducted from these revenues were taxes and expenses of $124,031 resulting in a Net Profit of $783,853 for February. With the Trust's NPI of 95% of the underlying properties, this would result in a net contribution by the Texas Royalty Properties of $744,660 to this month's distribution. On or about February 10, SoftVest, a unit holder of the Trust, mailed documents to holders of units of beneficial interest which included a cover letter, a Citation in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, the Original Petition for Modification of Trust in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas seeking judicial modification of the Trust's Indenture, and the Petitioner SoftVest, Notice of Bench Trial on Petitioner's Original Petition for Modification of Trust, also collectively known as the "Unitholder Mailing". The Unitholder Mailing advises Unitholders of a hearing to be scheduled Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. before the 96th District Court of Tarrant County, Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building, 4th Floor, 100 North Calhoun Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76196, on the merits of SoftVest's Petition pursuant to which it seeks to amend Section 8.03 of the Indenture to eliminate the requirement that certain amendments require approval by 75% of the outstanding units of the Trust, and delete Section 10.01 of the Indenture that sets forth certain prohibited amendments and replace Article X of the Indenture with a provision permitting amendment of any provision of the Indenture by a vote of unitholders in accordance with Article VIII.
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- Trust Indenture Modification: The Permian Basin Royalty Trust received court approval for SoftVest's petition to modify the trust's indenture, eliminating the 75% approval requirement for certain amendments, thereby streamlining governance.
- Voting Rights Change: The revised provisions now allow any part of the trust's indenture to be amended by a majority vote of unitholders, enhancing their influence in trust management and improving governance efficiency.
- Legal Compliance: This modification aligns with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, ensuring the trust can adapt to market changes and mitigate legal risks in its operations.
- Forward-Looking Statements: The trustee cautions that actual results may differ significantly from expectations, urging investors to carefully consider forward-looking statements and potential risk factors.
- Trust Indenture Modification: On May 8, 2026, the 96th District Court of Tarrant County, Texas approved SoftVest's request to modify the Trust's Indenture, eliminating the requirement for 75% unit approval for amendments, thereby streamlining the trust management process and enhancing decision-making efficiency.
- Voting Rights Adjustment: The newly amended Indenture allows unitholders to amend trust provisions by a majority vote at a quorum meeting, which will increase unitholder participation in trust management and potentially facilitate more agile management decisions.
- Legal Compliance: This modification aligns with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, ensuring that the Trust can better navigate potential legal risks in its future operations, thereby enhancing compliance and transparency.
- Future Outlook: The Trustee indicated that while further changes may occur, this modification will support the Trust's flexibility and adaptability, strengthening its competitive position in the market.
- Hearing Time Change: The Permian Basin Royalty Trust announced that the hearing originally scheduled for May 8, 2026, has been rescheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., indicating a focus on legal proceedings that may influence unit holder decisions.
- Unitholder Mailing: On February 10, 2026, SoftVest mailed documents to unitholders, including a petition for modification of the trust's indenture, aiming to lower the approval threshold for certain amendments, which could impact the governance structure of the trust.
- Modification Proposal Details: The proposal includes eliminating the requirement for 75% unitholder approval and allowing amendments by a simple majority vote, potentially enhancing the trust's flexibility and responsiveness to market changes.
- Legal Risk Advisory: The press release includes forward-looking statements warning investors that actual results may differ significantly from expectations, emphasizing the legal and market risks the trust may face in the future.
- Hearing Time Change: The Permian Basin Royalty Trust announced that the hearing originally scheduled for May 8, 2026, has been moved from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., indicating a commitment to legal processes that may impact trust management and decision-making.
- Unitholder Mailing: On February 10, 2026, SoftVest mailed documents to unitholders, including a petition for judicial modification of the trust's indenture and a notice of the upcoming hearing, which could affect the governance structure of the trust.
- Modification Proposal Details: SoftVest's proposal seeks to eliminate the requirement for 75% unitholder approval for certain amendments and allows for majority voting to amend the indenture, which, if approved, would significantly streamline the decision-making process and enhance flexibility for the trust.
- Forward-Looking Statements: The press release includes forward-looking statements that caution investors about potential discrepancies between actual results and the trustee's expectations, highlighting market risks and uncertainties that investors should consider.
- Cash Distribution Announcement: The Permian Basin Royalty Trust declared a cash distribution of $0.038014 per unit, payable on May 14, 2026, to unit holders of record on April 30, 2026, indicating the trust's ongoing cash flow capability.
- Production Cost Impact: The Waddell Ranch properties did not contribute to this month's distribution due to production costs exceeding gross proceeds, highlighting challenges in resource management that may affect future cash flows.
- Texas Royalty Properties Performance: The Texas Royalty properties produced 12,437 barrels of oil and 9,220 Mcf of gas, with oil prices rising to $59.33 per barrel; however, overall revenue was impacted by declining production volumes, demonstrating the direct effect of market volatility on trust earnings.
- Shareholder Mailing Notification: SoftVest, L.P. mailed documents to unit holders regarding a legal procedure to modify the trust indenture, which may affect the governance structure of the trust, reflecting shareholder concerns over management transparency and flexibility.








