Mesa Royalty Trust (NYSE: MTR) details January 2026 royalty income and payout

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mesa Royalty Trust filed a current report to share that it has released its royalty income and cash distribution information for January 2026. The trust states that it issued a press release on January 20, 2026 detailing the royalty income it received and the related income distribution for that month.

The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and is described as being furnished, not filed, which means it is not subject to certain liability provisions under the securities laws and is not automatically incorporated into other registration statements or reports.

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): January 20, 2026

Mesa Royalty Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas		1-7884		76-6284806
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission		(IRS Employer
incorporation )		File Number)		Identification No.)

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Trustee
Global Corporate Trust
601 Travis Street, Floor 16
Houston, Texas		77002
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 483-6020

Not Applicable

(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	MTR	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 January 20, 2026 Mesa Royalty Trust issued a press release announcing Mesa Royalty Trust’s royalty income and income distribution for the month of January 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K and Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8176, the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, but is instead furnished for purposes of that instruction.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Mesa Royalty Trust Press Release dated January 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.

	Mesa Royalty Trust
	By:	The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee
Date: January 20, 2026	By:	/s/ Elaina Rodgers
		Elaina Rodgers
		Vice President

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FAQ

What did Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR) report in this Form 8-K?

Mesa Royalty Trust reported that it issued a press release on January 20, 2026 announcing its royalty income and related income distribution for the month of January 2026.

Where can investors find the January 2026 royalty income and distribution details for MTR?

The detailed January 2026 royalty income and distribution information is contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Is the Mesa Royalty Trust January 20, 2026 press release considered filed with the SEC?

No. The trust states that the press release in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, so it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and is not deemed incorporated into other securities filings.

What SEC item does this Mesa Royalty Trust 8-K relate to?

This report is made under Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition, relating to Mesa Royalty Trust’s royalty income and distribution information.

Who signed the Mesa Royalty Trust January 20, 2026 Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Mesa Royalty Trust by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, through Elaina Rodgers, Vice President.

What class of securities of Mesa Royalty Trust is listed on the NYSE?

Mesa Royalty Trust has Units of Beneficial Interest listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol MTR.