Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) details quarterly payout

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Marine Petroleum Trust, administered by Argent Trust Company, has provided an update on its next quarterly cash distribution. On August 19, 2025, the trust issued a press release announcing a quarterly cash distribution to unitholders of record on August 29, 2025. The specific financial terms of the distribution are contained in the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The disclosure is made under Regulation FD, and the trust states that this information is being "furnished" rather than "filed" under securities laws. This means it is not automatically subject to certain liability provisions and will only be incorporated into other filings if expressly referenced.

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): August 19, 2025

MARINE PETROLEUM TRUST

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Texas			000-08565	75-6008017
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
c/o The Corporate Trustee: Argent Trust Company, 3838 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 1720 Dallas, Texas 75219
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including 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		MARPS		NASDAQ Capital 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 August 19, 2025, Marine Petroleum Trust issued a press release announcing its quarterly cash distribution to unitholders of record on August 29, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information contained herein shall not be incorporated by reference into any of our filings, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated August 19, 2025

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.

		MARINE PETROLEUM TRUST
Date:	August 19, 2025	By:	Argent Trust Company, in its capacity as trustee of Marine Petroleum Trust and not in its individual capacity or otherwise
		By:	/s/ Jana Egeler
			Jana Egeler Vice President

FAQ

What did Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) disclose in this 8-K?

Marine Petroleum Trust disclosed that it issued a press release on August 19, 2025 announcing its quarterly cash distribution to unitholders of record on August 29, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

When is the record date for Marine Petroleum Trust’s next distribution?

The record date for the next quarterly cash distribution is August 29, 2025, meaning holders of units as of that date are entitled to receive the distribution.

Where can investors find the details of the MARPS quarterly cash distribution?

The detailed information about the quarterly cash distribution is contained in the trust’s press release dated August 19, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

How is the information in this Marine Petroleum Trust 8-K treated under securities laws?

The trust states that the information is being furnished, not filed, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As a result, it is not automatically subject to Section 18 liability or incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.

What security of Marine Petroleum Trust trades under the symbol MARPS?

The security listed is Units of Beneficial Interest in Marine Petroleum Trust, which trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol MARPS.

Who signed the Marine Petroleum Trust 8-K?

The report was signed on behalf of Marine Petroleum Trust by Argent Trust Company, acting as trustee, through Jana Egeler, Vice President, on August 19, 2025.