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North European Oil Royalty Trust — Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Announced a distribution of $0.20 per unit for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, a decrease from $0.31 per unit in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
    • The Q4 fiscal 2026 distribution of $0.20 per unit compares to $0.26 per unit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
    • The cumulative 12-month distribution is $0.90 per unit, which is $0.09 per unit (11.1%) higher than the prior 12-month distribution of $0.81 per unit.
    • Royalty payments are calculated based on the amount of royalties payable to the Trust in the prior calendar quarter.
    • An overpayment of royalties occurred in Q4 fiscal 2026 due to the shutdown of the de-sulfurization plant for maintenance, creating a negative carry-over.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • The negative carry-over generated by the Q4 fiscal 2026 overpayment is expected to reduce royalty income paid to the Trust in the first fiscal quarter of 2027.
    • Consequently, the cash distribution to unit owners for the first fiscal quarter of 2027 is expected to be decreased.
    • Future distributions are subject to risks including depleting assets, levels of gas production, gas sale prices, general economic conditions, and currency exchange rates.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • The Trust receives royalties under the Mobil and OEG Royalty Agreements.
    • Monthly scheduled royalty payments are paid based on the amount of royalties payable to the Trust in the prior calendar quarter.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Assets are depleting; if operators do not perform additional development projects, assets may deplete faster than expected.
    • Risks include uncertainties concerning gas production levels, gas sale prices, general economic conditions, and currency exchange rates.
    • Potential risks involve the ability or willingness of operating companies to perform under contractual obligations and potential disputes with operating companies.
    • Geopolitical and economic uncertainty may impact operations.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • The Trust Administrator, Edwin Sapienza, is the designated contact for inquiries regarding the distribution and Trust information.
    • The press release notes that the shutdown of the de-sulfurization plant for maintenance resulted in the overpayment affecting future distributions.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The $0.20 distribution for Q4 fiscal 2026 is payable on November 30, 2026, to owners of record on November 17, 2026.
    • The Trust makes quarterly distributions to unit owners in the months of February, May, August, and November to the extent available.
    • Detailed information regarding royalty agreements will be available in the Trust's 10-K filing on or about January 15, 2027.
    • Forward-looking statements are subject to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 safe harbor provisions.
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NORTH EUROPEAN OIL ROYALTY TRUST