Dorchester Minerals (NASDAQ: DMLP) gains $15.5M in settlement deal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. entered into a settlement and mutual release agreement with unrelated third parties to resolve ordinary course litigation involving certain leasehold in Midland County, Texas. The affected leasehold is owned by Dorchester Minerals Operating LP and is subject to the Partnership’s Net Profits Interest.

In connection with this settlement, the Operating Partnership received $15.5 million of proceeds. This amount will be included in the calculation of the April 2026 Net Profits Interest payment to Dorchester Minerals, L.P., providing an incremental cash inflow tied to that distribution period.

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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): March 12, 2026

DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-50175		81-0551518
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission		(IRS Employer
Incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

3838 Oak Lawn, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75219

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 559-0300

N/A

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Units Representing Limited Partnership Interest	DMLP	NASDAQ Global Select Market

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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 16, 2026, the Partnership issued a press release announcing that the Partnership and Dorchester Minerals Operating LP (the “Operating Partnership”) entered into a settlement and mutual release agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with certain unrelated third parties. The Settlement Agreement resolved ordinary course litigation affecting certain leasehold in Midland County, Texas, which is owned by the Operating Partnership and subject to the Net Profits Interest (the “Press Release”). The Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Limitation on Incorporation by Reference:

In accordance with general instructions B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On March 12, 2026, the Partnership and Dorchester Minerals Operating LP (the “Operating Partnership”) entered into a settlement and mutual release agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with certain unrelated third parties. The Settlement Agreement resolved ordinary course litigation affecting certain leasehold in Midland County, Texas, which is owned by the Operating Partnership and subject to the Net Profits Interest. In connection with such settlement, the Operating Partnership received proceeds of $15.5 million, which will be included in the calculation of the April 2026 Net Profits Interest payment to Dorchester Minerals, L.P.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated March 16, 2026

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
Date: March 16, 2026		By:	/s/	Bradley J. Ehrman
				Bradley J. Ehrman
				Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE Dorchester Minerals, L.P.

Release Date:	March 16, 2026	3838 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 300
		Dallas, Texas 75219-4541
Contact:	Martye Miller	(214) 559-0300

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces Settlement Agreement

DALLAS, TEXAS -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (the “Partnership”) (NASDAQ-DMLP) and Dorchester Minerals Operating LP (the “Operating Partnership”) have entered into a settlement and mutual release agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with unrelated third parties. The Settlement Agreement resolves ordinary course litigation affecting certain leasehold in Midland County, Texas, which is owned by the Operating Partnership and subject to the Net Profits Interest. The Operating Partnership received proceeds of $15.5 million, which will be included in the calculation of the April 2026 Net Profits Interest payment to Dorchester Minerals, L.P.

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is a Dallas based owner of producing and non-producing oil and natural gas mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, and net profits interests located in 28 states. Its common units trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol DMLP.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Portions of this document may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined by federal law. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Examples of such uncertainties and risk factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the price or demand for oil and natural gas, changes in the operations on or development of the Partnership’s properties, changes in economic and industry conditions and changes in regulatory requirements (including changes in environmental requirements) and the Partnership’s financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations. These and other factors are set forth in the Partnership's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

FAQ

What did Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP) announce in this 8-K filing?

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. announced a settlement and mutual release agreement resolving ordinary course litigation over certain Midland County, Texas leasehold. The Operating Partnership received $15.5 million of proceeds, which will be factored into the April 2026 Net Profits Interest payment to the Partnership.

How much did Dorchester Minerals receive from the settlement agreement?

Dorchester Minerals’ Operating Partnership received $15.5 million in settlement proceeds. This cash will be included in calculating the April 2026 Net Profits Interest payment to Dorchester Minerals, L.P., effectively increasing the amount attributable to that distribution period from the affected Midland County leasehold.

How does the settlement affect Dorchester Minerals’ April 2026 Net Profits Interest payment?

The settlement proceeds of $15.5 million will be included in the calculation of the April 2026 Net Profits Interest payment to Dorchester Minerals, L.P. This links the litigation resolution directly to a higher Net Profits Interest amount for that specific period, based on the Midland County leasehold.

What litigation was resolved by Dorchester Minerals’ settlement agreement?

The settlement resolved ordinary course litigation involving certain leasehold in Midland County, Texas. That leasehold is owned by Dorchester Minerals Operating LP and is subject to the Partnership’s Net Profits Interest, so resolving the dispute clarifies cash flows associated with that interest for Dorchester Minerals, L.P.

Where are Dorchester Minerals, L.P.’s interests primarily located and what do they include?

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. owns producing and non-producing oil and natural gas mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, and net profits interests in 28 states. The Partnership is based in Dallas, Texas, and its common units trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol DMLP.

Does the Dorchester Minerals settlement announcement include forward-looking statements?

Yes. The announcement notes portions may be forward-looking statements subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. It highlights factors such as oil and natural gas prices, operational changes on the Partnership’s properties, economic and industry conditions, and regulatory changes as potential drivers of differing actual results.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 7.7 KB

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