Financial Performance - The Trust received approximately 53.2 million in 2023[40]. - The Trust distributed approximately 51.6 million in 2023[40]. - The Trust's gross revenue in 2024 was 1.0 million revenue threshold in 2025, which could trigger termination provisions[49]. - Total Income for 2024 was 53,387,439 in 2023, indicating a significant decline in revenue[215]. - Royalty Income for Q4 2024 was 53,240,068 in Q4 2023, reflecting lower gas and oil production[215]. - Distributable Income for Q4 2024 was 3.6 million (0.110671, a decrease from 2.07 per Mcf[110]. - Total production costs for natural gas and oil attributable to the Subject Interests in 2024 were 3.6324[110]. Costs and Expenses - Excess Production Costs incurred from May through December 2024 amounted to 15,936,006 net to the Trust)[40]. - The balance of Excess Production Costs as of March 21, 2025, was 16,304,960 net to the Trust)[44]. - Lease operating expenses and property taxes increased by 30.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 11.5 million, up from 7.5 million in Q4 2024, compared to 760,919 as of December 31, 2024, down from 2,000,000 before making any distributions to Unit Holders[42]. - The Trust did not receive any Royalty Income from May 2024 through December 2024, relying on cash reserves to cover liabilities during this period[190]. - The cash reserve balance was 258,521 by March 21, 2025[229]. Regulatory and Market Risks - Extensive governmental regulations impact oil and gas operations, with potential future climate change laws affecting production and costs[76]. - Government actions aimed at reducing oil and gas production could directly impact prices and demand for the Trust's products[77]. - The Biden administration's policies may lead to restrictions on future oil and gas leases, although current leases remain unaffected[80]. - The Trust's ability to generate revenue is subject to the performance of Hilcorp and other operators, and any bankruptcy could interrupt distributions to Unit Holders[63]. - The Trust's revenue is influenced by potential regulatory changes in the natural gas industry, which historically has been heavily regulated[131]. Tax Implications - The Trust is classified as a non-mortgage widely held fixed investment trust (NMWHFIT) for federal income tax purposes[55]. - The Trust's income is subject to U.S. federal income taxes, even if no cash distributions are received, which could create tax liabilities for Unit Holders[87]. - Legislative changes, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, could retroactively affect the tax treatment of Trust Units, impacting Unit Holders' benefits[89]. - Unit Holders must report their share of the production revenues as ordinary income from oil and natural gas royalties[234]. Operational Challenges - Hilcorp reserves the right to abandon wells that cease to produce economically, potentially leading to lower cash distributions for the Trust in the future[51]. - Hilcorp's operations may be limited by regulations under the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Birds Treaty Act, potentially incurring additional costs[152][153]. - Cybersecurity risks pose a potential threat to the Trust's operations, with the Trustee implementing robust protocols to mitigate these risks[86]. - The Trust's ability to transport and sell petroleum products is subject to FERC regulations, impacting market prices and operational costs[132]. Market Conditions - The Trust's market price for natural gas is seasonal, impacting income available for distribution to Unit Holders[39]. - The market price for the Trust Units may not reflect the actual value of the Royalty held by the Trust due to various external factors affecting cash distributions and operating expenses[74]. - Average price of natural gas Gross Proceeds decreased from 2.07 per Mcf in 2024, while oil Gross Proceeds increased from 68.07 per Bbl in 2024[165].
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust(SJT) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report