SoftVest LP (NYSE: CRT) adds 55,564 Cross Timbers trust units in open-market buys
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust reported insider buying through investment entity SoftVest, LP. SoftVest, LP made two open-market purchases of Units of Beneficial Interest totaling 55,564 units at weighted average prices around $8.65 per unit. Following the most recent transaction, indirect holdings attributed to SoftVest, LP were 917,186 units. SoftVest GP I, LLC is the general partner of SoftVest, LP, and Eric L. Oliver is the managing member; they may be deemed beneficial owners through this structure, although Mr. Oliver disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 55,564 shares ($481,666)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
OLIVER ERIC L, SoftVest, LP, SoftVest GP I, LLC
Role
null | null | null
Bought
55,564 shs ($482K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Units of Beneficial Interest | 34,596 | $8.68 | $300K |
| Purchase | Units of Beneficial Interest | 20,968 | $8.65 | $181K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Units of Beneficial Interest — 917,186 shares (Indirect, By SoftVest, LP)
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These securities were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $8.60 to $8.65, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of securities purchased at each separate price within such range. Directly held by SoftVest, LP. SoftVest GP I, LLC is the general partner of SoftVest, LP and Eric L. Oliver is the managing member of SoftVest GP I, LLC. As a result, each of SoftVest GP I, LLC and Mr. Oliver may be deemed to beneficially own the securities beneficially owned by SoftVest, LP. Mr. Oliver disclaims any beneficial ownership with respect to the securities held by SoftVest, LP except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These securities were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $8.49 to $9.00, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of securities purchased at each separate price within such range.
Key Figures
Units purchased 2026-06-23: 34,596 units
Units purchased 2026-06-22: 20,968 units
Total units purchased: 55,564 units
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6 metrics
Units purchased 2026-06-23
34,596 units
Open-market purchase of Units of Beneficial Interest at $8.68 per unit
Units purchased 2026-06-22
20,968 units
Open-market purchase of Units of Beneficial Interest at $8.65 per unit
Total units purchased
55,564 units
Sum of two open-market purchases reported in this Form 4
Holdings after latest purchase
917,186 units
Indirect ownership through SoftVest, LP after 2026-06-23 transaction
Weighted average price range F1
$8.60–$8.65
Price range for trades underlying one weighted average price disclosure
Weighted average price range F3
$8.49–$9.00
Price range for trades underlying the other weighted average price disclosure
Key Terms
Units of Beneficial Interest, weighted average price, pecuniary interest, beneficially own
4 terms
Units of Beneficial Interest financial
"SoftVest, LP made two open-market purchases of Units of Beneficial Interest totaling 55,564 units"
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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
pecuniary interest financial
"Mr. Oliver disclaims any beneficial ownership ... except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
beneficially own financial
"may be deemed to beneficially own the securities beneficially owned by SoftVest, LP"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
FAQ
What insider transactions did CRT report in this Form 4 filing?
The filing shows two open-market purchases of Units of Beneficial Interest by SoftVest, LP, totaling 55,564 units. These were executed at weighted average prices in the mid-$8 range, increasing the indirect position reported for this investment entity.
Who is the actual buyer in the CRT insider purchases reported?
The buyer is SoftVest, LP, which directly holds the units. SoftVest GP I, LLC is its general partner, and Eric L. Oliver manages that general partner, so they may be deemed beneficial owners through this structure, subject to Oliver’s pecuniary-interest limitation.
How many CRT trust units did SoftVest, LP acquire in these transactions?
SoftVest, LP acquired a total of 55,564 Units of Beneficial Interest in Cross Timbers Royalty Trust across two open-market purchases. After the latest purchase, the filing reports 917,186 units indirectly owned through SoftVest, LP.
At what prices were the CRT units purchased by SoftVest, LP?
One transaction lists a weighted average price of $8.68 per unit, with individual trades between $8.60 and $8.65. The other shows a weighted average of $8.65 per unit, with trades ranging from $8.49 to $9.00.
How many CRT units does SoftVest, LP hold after these insider purchases?
After the most recent reported purchase, the filing shows 917,186 Units of Beneficial Interest indirectly owned through SoftVest, LP. This figure reflects SoftVest, LP’s position as of the transaction date noted in the Form 4.
What ownership disclaimer does Eric L. Oliver make regarding CRT units?
The filing states that Eric L. Oliver disclaims beneficial ownership of CRT units held by SoftVest, LP, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. He is the managing member of SoftVest GP I, LLC, the general partner of SoftVest, LP.