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Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (CRT) declares $0.069720 per unit April cash payout

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Cross Timbers Royalty Trust declared an April cash distribution of $0.069720 per unit, payable on May 14, 2026 to unitholders of record on April 30, 2026. This payout reflects higher underlying oil and gas sales and improved realized prices versus the prior month.

Underlying volumes for the current distribution were 17,000 Bbls of oil and 121,000 Mcf of gas, at average prices of $58.93 per Bbl and $4.83 per Mcf. The release also notes increased excess costs on Texas and Oklahoma working interest net profits interests, with cumulative excess costs of $5,863,000 for Texas and $1,019,000 for Oklahoma, which did not reduce net proceeds from remaining conveyances.

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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.
April 2026 distribution $0.069720 per unit Payable May 14, 2026 to holders of record April 30, 2026
Current month oil volume 17,000 Bbls Underlying oil sales for current month distribution
Current month gas volume 121,000 Mcf Underlying gas sales for current month distribution
Current month oil price $58.93 per Bbl Average realized oil price for current month distribution
Current month gas price $4.83 per Mcf Average realized gas price for current month distribution
Texas excess costs $5,863,000 Underlying cumulative excess costs on Texas Working Interest net profits interests
Oklahoma excess costs $1,019,000 Underlying cumulative excess costs on Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests
Texas excess cost increase $69,000 Increase on Texas Working Interest properties for current period
units of beneficial interest financial
"declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.069720 per unit"
Units of beneficial interest are pieces of ownership in a trust, fund, or pooled investment that give the holder a right to a share of the assets and income without holding the underlying property directly. Think of them as slices of a pie that entitle you to future slices of profit or distributions; investors care because these units determine how returns, risks, voting rights, and tax treatment are allocated and how easily you can buy or sell your stake.
net profits interests financial
"properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests"
A net profits interest is a non‑operating claim on the earnings from a specific asset (commonly oil, gas, or mineral production) that pays its holder a percentage of the money left over after production revenues and agreed costs are deducted. Think of it like owning a share of the profits from a single project without running it; payouts can be attractive but fluctuate with output and expenses, so investors use NPIs to gain income exposure while avoiding operating responsibilities.
excess costs financial
"XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that excess costs increased by $69,000"
Excess costs are expenses a company incurs that are above its normal or expected operating costs—unexpected charges, one-time losses, or spending beyond budget, like a household suddenly paying for major repairs. They matter to investors because they can temporarily or permanently reduce profits and cash flow, and frequent or large excess costs may signal operational problems or higher risk, helping investors decide whether a profit hit is a short-term anomaly or a lasting issue.
cumulative excess costs financial
"Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests total $5,863,000"
underlying sales financial
"The following table shows underlying oil and gas sales and average prices"
Underlying sales are the company’s revenue figures adjusted to remove one-time or external effects—for example recent acquisitions or disposals, large timing differences, and currency swings—so that sales reflect the ongoing performance of the core business. Investors care because this “clean” view makes it easier to judge whether demand is truly growing or shrinking, and to compare performance across periods or between companies without noise from temporary events.

 

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): April 20, 2026

 

 

CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Texas

001-10982

75-6415930

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

Argent Trust Company

Trustee

3838 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 1720

 

Dallas, Texas

 

75219-4518

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (855) 588-7839

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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:

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

 

CRT

 

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 April 20, 2026, the Registrant issued a news release announcing its monthly cash distribution to unitholders of record on April 30, 2026. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information in this Current Report, including the news release attached hereto, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

News Release dated April 20, 2026

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST

 

 

By:

ARGENT TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE

 

Date:

 

April 20, 2026

 

By:

 

/s/ NANCY WILLIS

 

 

 

Nancy Willis

 

 

 

Director of Royalty Trust Services

 

 

 

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ DANIEL BATES

 

 

 

Daniel Bates

 

 

 

Unconventional Finance General Manager

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

[NEWS RELEASE LETTERHEAD OF CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST APPEARS HERE]

CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST

DECLARES APRIL CASH DISTRIBUTION

 

Dallas, Texas, April 20, 2026 – Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE: CRT), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.069720 per unit, payable on May 14, 2026, to unitholders of record on April 30, 2026. The following table shows underlying oil and gas sales and average prices attributable to the current month and prior month distributions.

 

 

Underlying Sales

 

 

 

 

Volumes (a)

 

Average Price

 

 

Oil

(Bbls)

 

Gas

(Mcf)

 

Oil

(per Bbl)

 

Gas

(per Mcf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Month Distribution

 

17,000

 

121,000

 

$58.93

 

$4.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior Month Distribution

 

10,000

 

39,000

 

$56.83

 

$4.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)
Sales volumes are recorded in the month the Trust receives the related net profits income. Because of this, sales volumes may fluctuate from month to month based on the timing of cash receipts.

Excess Costs

XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that excess costs increased by $69,000 on properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests. However, these excess costs did not reduce net proceeds from the remaining conveyances. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests total $5,863,000, including accrued interest of $1,594,000.

 

XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that excess costs increased by $116,000 on properties underlying the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests. However, these excess costs did not reduce net proceeds from the remaining conveyances. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests total $1,019,000, including accrued interest of $14,000.

For more information on the Trust, including the annual tax information, distribution amounts, and historical press releases, please visit our website at www.crt-crosstimbers.com.

* * *

Contact:

Nancy Willis

Director of Royalty Trust Services

Argent Trust Company, Trustee

855-588-7839

 


FAQ

What cash distribution did Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (CRT) declare for April 2026?

Cross Timbers Royalty Trust declared an April 2026 cash distribution of $0.069720 per unit. It will be paid on May 14, 2026 to unitholders of record on April 30, 2026, reflecting current underlying oil and gas sales and prices.

When will CRT unitholders receive the April 2026 distribution?

Unitholders will receive the April 2026 distribution on May 14, 2026. The record date is April 30, 2026, meaning investors holding units on that date will be eligible for the $0.069720 per unit cash payment from the Trust.

How did underlying oil and gas volumes for CRT change in the current distribution month?

For the current distribution month, underlying sales were 17,000 Bbls of oil and 121,000 Mcf of gas. This compares with 10,000 Bbls of oil and 39,000 Mcf of gas for the prior month distribution, indicating significantly higher reported volumes.

What average prices did CRT realize on oil and gas for the current distribution?

The Trust’s underlying properties realized average prices of $58.93 per Bbl for oil and $4.83 per Mcf for gas in the current distribution month. In the prior month, average prices were $56.83 per Bbl for oil and $4.30 per Mcf for gas.

What are the excess cost balances on CRT’s Texas and Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests?

XTO Energy reported underlying cumulative excess costs of $5,863,000 on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests and $1,019,000 on the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests. These amounts include accrued interest and did not reduce net proceeds from the remaining conveyances.

Did increased excess costs affect CRT’s net proceeds for this distribution?

Excess costs increased by $69,000 on Texas Working Interest properties and $116,000 on Oklahoma Working Interest properties. According to XTO Energy, these higher excess costs did not reduce net proceeds from the remaining conveyances supporting the Trust’s current distribution.

Where can investors find more information about Cross Timbers Royalty Trust distributions and tax data?

Additional information on Cross Timbers Royalty Trust, including annual tax information, distribution amounts, and historical press releases, is available on its website at www.crt-crosstimbers.com, as referenced in the news release accompanying the April 2026 distribution announcement.

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