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Pacific Coast Oil Trust (ROYTL) regularly issues detailed announcements regarding its monthly net profits interest calculations and related financial and operational matters. These news releases explain whether any cash distribution will be made to holders of units of beneficial interest for specific record dates and describe the factors that drive those outcomes, including revenues from the Developed Properties and Remaining Properties, lease operating expenses, development costs, and deductions for estimated asset retirement obligations (ARO).
In its updates, the Trust breaks out results for the Developed Properties and the Remaining Properties, including Orcutt Diatomite and Orcutt Field, and provides data on sales volumes, average realized prices per barrel of oil equivalent, and the resulting operating income or loss. The news also highlights changes in cumulative net profits deficits, which must be recouped from future proceeds before the Trust can consider distributions, and explains how ARO adjustments, based on analyses by consultants such as Moss Adams LLP and Cornerstone Engineering, Inc., affect these calculations.
Another recurring theme in ROYTL news is the Trust’s indebtedness to Pacific Coast Energy Company LP (PCEC) under a fully drawn $1 million letter of credit and a promissory note used to fund administrative shortfalls. The Trust’s releases describe how monthly payments from PCEC are applied to operating and services fees, general and administrative expenses, and interest on outstanding loans, often resulting in shortfalls and reinforcing the Trust’s statements that the likelihood of distributions in the foreseeable future is extremely remote.
News items also cover governance and legal developments, including the Trust’s disclosure of litigation involving a former PCEC employee and related administrative proceedings, as well as the Trustee’s efforts to independently investigate certain allegations made to the SEC. For readers tracking ROYTL, this news stream provides ongoing insight into the Trust’s net profits calculations, ARO impacts, debt position, and the status of its dissolution and wind-up under the Trust Agreement.
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST (OTC-ROYTL) announced no cash distribution for unit holders due to insufficient net profits from its interests in Developed and Remaining Properties. Operating income was approximately $1.2 million, with revenues of $3.3 million and lease expenses of $2.0 million. Cumulative net profits deficit for Developed Properties decreased to $21.1 million. A court has temporarily prevented the Trust's dissolution, but future distributions are considered highly unlikely. A $1 million letter of credit has been drawn fully, and further loans from PCEC may lead to a total of approximately $3.1 million in borrowings.
The Pacific Coast Oil Trust (ROYTL) has announced no cash distribution for unitholders as of December 27, 2021, due to insufficient net profits from its operations in October 2021. The Trust's operating income was approximately $1.6 million with total revenues of about $3.4 million. However, lease operating expenses reached $1.8 million, leading to a cumulative net profits deficit of about $22 million. The Trust's ability to provide distributions in the future is highly unlikely, with potential termination looming if annual proceeds fall below $2 million.
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST (OTC Pink: ROYTL) announced no cash distribution for unitholders of record on November 19, 2021, due to insufficient profits from net interests. With operating income at $1.5 million and revenues of $2.9 million, the Trust reported a cumulative deficit of $23.3 million from Developed Properties. The likelihood of future distributions is extremely remote, with the Trust expected to cease operations by year-end 2021 if profits remain low. PCEC has provided a $1 million letter of credit to support expenses, but has drawn it down entirely.
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST (OTC Pink: ROYTL) announced no cash distribution to unitholders for October 22, 2021, due to insufficient net profits from its interests. The Trust's operating income was approximately $838,000, with revenues at $2.7 million and expenses of $1.7 million. Cumulative net profits deficit for Developed Properties slightly declined to $24.1 million. The Trust faces potential termination by year-end 2021 if income does not improve. A $1 million letter of credit is fully drawn, leading to PCEC loans covering an ongoing shortfall of $91,000. The outlook for future distributions remains extremely remote.
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST (OTC Pink–ROYTL) announced no cash distribution for unitholders of record on September 24, 2021, due to insufficient net profits for July 2021. The trust may terminate by year-end if income remains inadequate. The cumulative net profits deficit slightly declined to approximately $24.8 million. Revenue from developed properties reached about $3.0 million while lease operating expenses were approximately $1.8 million. PCEC has provided a $1 million letter of credit and will loan funds to cover a shortfall, increasing outstanding borrowings to about $2.73 million.
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST (OTC Pink–ROYTL) has announced no cash distribution to unitholders for August 30, 2021, due to insufficient net profits from June 2021. The Trust may terminate by year-end if income remains inadequate. Operating income was approximately $1.1 million, with revenues of $2.8 million and lease expenses at $1.7 million. The cumulative net profits deficit decreased slightly to $25.5 million. An existing $1 million letter of credit is fully drawn, necessitating loans from PCEC to cover shortfalls, preventing future distributions until debts are cleared.
The Pacific Coast Oil Trust (OTC Pink–ROYTL) has announced no cash distribution for unitholders as of July 24, 2021, due to insufficient net profits from May 2021. The Trust may face termination by year-end 2021 if financial conditions do not improve. In May, operating income was approximately $1.2 million, with revenues around $2.7 million. Cumulative net profits deficit for Developed Properties decreased to $26.0 million, while Remaining Properties increased by $104,000 to $2.7 million. The Trust's financial viability remains uncertain amid rising costs and low commodity prices.
The Pacific Coast Oil Trust (OTC Pink–ROYTL) announced no cash distributions for unit holders as of June 30, 2021, due to insufficient net profits from April 2021 operations. Operating income was approximately $2.3 million, with total revenues of $2.5 million against expenses of $1.7 million. A cumulative net profits deficit of $27 million exists, limiting future distributions. The Trust may terminate by 2021 if cash proceeds remain below $2 million for two consecutive years. A $1 million letter of credit has been fully utilized, necessitating additional loans from Pacific Coast Energy Company to cover shortfalls.
PACIFIC COAST OIL TRUST (OTC Pink–ROYTL) announced no cash distribution for unitholders due to insufficient net profits for March 2021. If income remains low, the Trust could terminate by year-end. Operating income was approximately $738,000, while revenues totaled about $2.5 million. A cumulative net profits deficit decreased slightly to $24.6 million. The Trust requires a loan from Pacific Coast Energy Company to cover a shortfall of $188,000 as its $1 million letter of credit is fully drawn. Future distributions to unitholders are unlikely until debts are cleared.
The Pacific Coast Oil Trust (OTC Pink: ROYTL) announced no cash distribution for unitholders as of April 30, 2021, due to negative net profits from February 2021 operations resulting in a deficit of approximately $6,000. Revenue was reported at $2.04 million, with lease operating expenses at $1.77 million. The cumulative net profits deficit for Developed Properties remains at $25.2 million. The Trust's future distributions appear unlikely due to insufficient income, operational deficits, and an outstanding debt of approximately $1.1 million to Pacific Coast Energy Company.