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MARINE PETROLEUM TRUST ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER CASH DISTRIBUTION

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Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.068097 per unit, payable on September 29, 2025, to unitholders of record on August 29, 2025.

The current distribution represents a decrease from both the previous quarter's distribution of $0.110983 and the year-ago quarter's distribution of $0.094886. The decline is attributed to decreased production volumes in both oil and natural gas, along with lower oil prices, despite higher natural gas prices compared to both previous periods.

Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) ha annunciato una distribuzione trimestrale in contanti di $0.068097 per unità, pagabile il 29 settembre 2025 agli azionisti registrati alla data del 29 agosto 2025.

Questa distribuzione è inferiore sia rispetto al trimestre precedente, in cui era di $0.110983, sia rispetto allo stesso periodo dell'anno scorso, quando ammontava a $0.094886. Il calo è dovuto a una riduzione dei volumi di produzione di petrolio e gas naturale e a prezzi del petrolio più bassi, nonostante i prezzi del gas naturale siano risultati più alti rispetto a entrambi i periodi di confronto.

Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) ha declarado una distribución trimestral en efectivo de $0.068097 por unidad, pagadera el 29 de septiembre de 2025 a los tenedores registrados al 29 de agosto de 2025.

Esta distribución es inferior tanto a la del trimestre anterior, que fue de $0.110983, como a la del mismo trimestre del año pasado, de $0.094886. La disminución se atribuye a menores volúmenes de producción de petróleo y gas natural y a precios del petróleo más bajos, pese a que los precios del gas natural fueron más altos en comparación con ambos periodos.

Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS)는 단위당 $0.068097의 분기별 현금 분배를 선언했으며, 이는 2025년 8월 29일 기준 등기된 유닛 소유주에게 2025년 9월 29일에 지급됩니다.

이번 분배금은 이전 분기의 $0.110983 및 전년 동기 $0.094886보다 감소한 수준입니다. 감소 원인으로는 원유 및 천연가스의 생산량 감소와 원유 가격 하락이 지목되며, 천연가스 가격은 두 비교 기간보다 높은 수준이었습니다.

Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) a déclaré une distribution trimestrielle en espèces de 0,068097 $ par part, payable le 29 septembre 2025 aux porteurs inscrits au registre au 29 août 2025.

Cette distribution est inférieure à celle du trimestre précédent, qui s'élevait à 0,110983 $, ainsi qu'à celle du même trimestre de l'an passé, de 0,094886 $. Cette baisse s'explique par une diminution des volumes de production de pétrole et de gaz naturel et par des prix du pétrole plus bas, malgré des prix du gaz naturel plus élevés par rapport aux deux périodes de référence.

Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) hat eine vierteljährliche Bardividende von $0.068097 je Einheit angekündigt, zahlbar am 29. September 2025 an die zum 29. August 2025 eingetragenen Anteilseigner.

Diese Ausschüttung liegt unter der des Vorquartals von $0.110983 sowie unter der des Vorjahresquartals von $0.094886. Der Rückgang wird auf geringere Fördermengen von Öl und Erdgas sowie auf niedrigere Ölpreise zurückgeführt, obwohl die Erdgaspreise gegenüber beiden Vergleichszeiträumen höher lagen.

Positive
  • Natural gas prices increased compared to both previous quarter and year-ago period
Negative
  • Distribution decreased 38.6% from previous quarter to $0.068097 per unit
  • Distribution decreased 28.2% from year-ago quarter
  • Decreased production volumes in both oil and natural gas
  • Lower oil prices compared to both previous periods

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Marine Petroleum Trust's Q3 distribution of $0.068097 per unit declined 38.6% quarter-over-quarter and 28.2% year-over-year due to lower production volumes and oil prices.

Marine Petroleum Trust has announced its third quarter 2025 cash distribution of $0.068097 per unit, showing concerning declines of 38.6% from the previous quarter's $0.110983 and 28.2% from the $0.094886 distributed in Q3 2024. The trust attributes this performance deterioration to multiple factors affecting both production and pricing.

The sequential and year-over-year declines stem from reduced production volumes across both oil and natural gas assets. While natural gas pricing provided some positive offset with increases in both quarterly and annual comparisons, oil prices moved in the opposite direction, further pressuring the distribution amount.

This continued distribution decline signals potential underlying challenges in the trust's producing properties. Royalty trusts like Marine Petroleum typically manage depleting assets without acquiring new properties, making production declines an expected part of their lifecycle. However, the acceleration of this decline requires attention.

For unitholders, this translates to diminishing income streams, with the current quarterly distribution representing an annualized yield that continues to deteriorate compared to historical levels. The trust's payment mechanism - receiving royalties approximately 2-3 months after production - creates a lagging indicator of field performance, suggesting the current energy production environment may be more challenging than previously anticipated.

DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) ("Marine") today declared a quarterly cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.068097 per unit, payable on September 29, 2025, to unitholders of record on August 29, 2025. Marine's 2024 tax information, cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website at http://www.marps-marine.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.

This distribution of $0.068097 per unit is lower than the $0.110983 per unit distributed last quarter. The volumes of both oil and natural gas produced have decreased when compared to the previous quarter. Prices realized for oil were lower, while natural gas was higher compared to the last quarter. This distribution is lower than the $0.094886 per unit distributed in the comparable quarter in 2024. As compared to the same quarter in 2024, there was a decrease in the volume of oil and natural gas produced. As compared to the same quarter in 2024, prices realized for oil decreased while natural gas has increased.

Marine's distributions to unitholders are determined by royalties received up to the date the distribution amount is declared. In general, Marine receives royalties two months after oil production and three months after natural gas production.

Contact:

Jana Egeler

VP, Royalty Trust Services

Argent Trust Company, Trustee

Toll Free – 1.855.588-7839

 

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SOURCE Marine Petroleum Trust

FAQ

What is Marine Petroleum Trust's (MARPS) Q3 2025 distribution amount?

Marine Petroleum Trust announced a quarterly distribution of $0.068097 per unit, payable on September 29, 2025, to unitholders of record on August 29, 2025.

How does MARPS Q3 2025 distribution compare to previous quarter?

The Q3 2025 distribution of $0.068097 is lower than the previous quarter's distribution of $0.110983, representing a 38.6% decrease.

How does Marine Petroleum Trust's Q3 2025 distribution compare to last year?

The Q3 2025 distribution of $0.068097 is lower than the year-ago quarter's distribution of $0.094886, representing a 28.2% decrease.

What factors affected MARPS Q3 2025 distribution?

The lower distribution was due to decreased production volumes in both oil and natural gas, along with lower oil prices, although natural gas prices were higher compared to previous periods.

When do Marine Petroleum Trust unitholders receive their royalties?

Marine typically receives royalties two months after oil production and three months after natural gas production.
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