SBR 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Sabine Royalty Trust · NYSE · Oil Royalty Traders · CIK 710752 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “The Units may lose value and cash available for distribution may be reduced as a result of title deficiencies with respect to the Royalty Properties.”
Largest changes
“The Trust’s income and monthly distributions are heavily influenced by commodity prices. Commodity prices may fluctuate widely in response to (i) relatively minor changes in the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas, (ii) market uncertainty and (iii) a variety of additional factors that are beyond the Trustee’s control. The price of oil and natural gas showed weakness in early 2024, unable to gain much strength through the fourth quarter, due mainly to higher inflation, the uncertainty brought about by the November U.S. …”see in full comparison
“The Units may lose value and cash available for distribution may be reduced as a result of title deficiencies with respect to the Royalty Properties.”see in full comparison
“The existence of a title deficiency with respect to any of the Royalty Properties could reduce the value or render a property worthless, thus adversely affecting the distributions to unitholders. An operator’s inability or failure to cure title defects could cause the operator to lose its rights to some or all production from some of the Royalty Properties, which could result in a reduction in proceeds available for distribution to Unit holders and the value of the Units may be reduced.”see in full comparison
Although we cannot predict the occurrence of events that may affect future commodity prices or the degree to which these prices will be affected, gas royalty income for a given period generally relates to production three months prior to the period and crude oil royalty income for a given period generally relates to production two months prior to the period and will generally approximate current market prices in the geographic region of the production at the time of production. When crude oil and natural gas prices decline, the Trust is affected in two ways. First, distributable income from the Royalty Properties is reduced. Second, exploration and development activity by operators on the Royalty Properties may decline as some projects may become uneconomic and are either delayed or eliminated. It is impossible to predict future crude oil and natural gas price movements, and this reduces the predictability of future cash distributions to Unit holders.see in full comparison
“The Trust’s monthly distributions are highly dependent upon the prices realized from the sale of crude oil and natural gas and a material decrease in such prices could reduce the amount of cash distributions paid to Unit holders. Crude oil and natural gas prices can fluctuate widely on a month-to-month basis in response to a variety of factors that are beyond the control of the Trust. Factors that contribute to price fluctuation include, among others:”see in full comparison
U.S. federal tax reform legislation informally known as thesee in full comparisonTax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”)was enacted December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to the federal income tax rules applicable to both individuals and entities, including changes to the effective tax rate on a Trust Unit holder’s allocable share of certain income from the Trust. Additionally, the OBBBA was signed into law on July 4, 2025 and, among other items, made permanent, extended or modified certain provisions under the TCJA. The TCJAisand OBBA are complex, thus, Trust Unit holders should consult their tax advisor regarding the TCJA anditsOBBA and their effect on an investment in Trust Units.
Full comparison: every changed paragraph (11)
The Trust’s income and monthly distributions are heavily influenced by commodity prices. Commodity prices may fluctuate widely in response to (i) relatively minor changes in the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas, (ii) market uncertainty and (iii) a variety of additional factors that are beyond the Trustee’s control. The price of oil and natural gas showed weakness in early 2024, unable to gain much strength through the fourth quarter, due mainly to higher inflation, the uncertainty brought about by the November U.S. presidential election, and warmer weather in the fall and early winter in 2024. The price of oil rose in early 2025 and then fell through the remainder of the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to weak demand, increasing supply, and tariffs and trade tensions between the U.S. and China. In early May 2025 oil prices dropped sharply, to a nearly two-year low. The decline was driven by a combination of weak demand and rising supply concerns after a surge in global inventories. As concerns over a trade war and energy tariffs subsided, prices were able to rally throughout the rest of May and June 2025. The change in the third quarter price of oil was primarily caused by a combination of factors including an increase in the supply from OPEC+ production increases, weakening global demand due to concerns about economic growth and trade tensions, and geopolitical risks that created some volatility. The natural gas markets faced heightened volatility, driven by a milder-than-expected winter in late 2024 in major consuming regions like the US and Europe leading to weaker heating demand. Natural gas prices rose in the first quarter of 2025 amid tight conditions and rising demand. Colder-than-normal weather in January and February 2025 led to increased natural gas consumption and large natural gas withdrawals from inventories, which contributed to higher prices in the first quarter 2025. Geopolitical tensions, particularly instability in the Middle East affecting shipping routes, added upward pressure through May and June 2025, pushing prices back above US $4.00 by mid-June 2025. In the third quarter 2025, a mix of factors caused natural gas prices to fluctuate, including high demand from a heatwave in July, a midsummer lull driven by strong storage injections, and a later price rebound fueled by lower-than-expected supply and increased demand for liquified natural gas and data centers. Geopolitical tensions also played a role, creating volatility before a ceasefire in the Middle East in late June stabilized prices, while infrastructure issues like pipeline maintenance and Light Liquid Hydrocarbon and Natural Gas Liquid plant interruptions caused localized price drops, especially in the Permian Basin. Factors that may impact future commodity prices, including the price of oil and natural gas, include but are not limited to:
The Trust’s monthly distributions are highly dependent upon the prices realized from the sale of crude oil and natural gas and a material decrease in such prices could reduce the amount of cash distributions paid to Unit holders. Crude oil and natural gas prices can fluctuate widely on a month-to-month basis in response to a variety of factors that are beyond the control of the Trust. Factors that contribute to price fluctuation include, among others:
political conditions in major oil producing regions, especially in Eastern Europe andEurope, the Middle East, worldwide economic and geopoliticalSouth conditionsAmerica;
worldwide economic and geopolitical conditions;
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Although we cannot predict the occurrence of events that may affect future commodity prices or the degree to which these prices will be affected, gas royalty income for a given period generally relates to production three months prior to the period and crude oil royalty income for a given period generally relates to production two months prior to the period and will generally approximate current market prices in the geographic region of the production at the time of production. When crude oil and natural gas prices decline, the Trust is affected in two ways. First, distributable income from the Royalty Properties is reduced. Second, exploration and development activity by operators on the Royalty Properties may decline as some projects may become uneconomic and are either delayed or eliminated. It is impossible to predict future crude oil and natural gas price movements, and this reduces the predictability of future cash distributions to Unit holders.
The Trustee maintains robust cybersecurity protocols including, but not limited toto, technological capabilities that prevent and detect disruptions; computer workstations and programs protected with passwords and passphrases, as well as employee training throughout the year on financial regulations and cybersecurity followed up by testing of that knowledge. Other, non-technical protocols include securing of documents and work areas that could contain personal, non-public information and independent verification of information changes by outside vendors. If the measures taken to protect against cybersecurity disruptions prove to be insufficient or if proprietary data is otherwise not protected, the Trustee or customers, employees, or third parties could be adversely affected. The Trust is also exposed to potential harm from cybersecurity events that may affect the operations of third-parties, including suppliers, service providers (including providers of cloud-hosting services for our data or applications), and customers. Cybersecurity disruptions could cause physical harm to people or the environment; damage or destroy assets; compromise business systems; result in proprietary information being altered, lost, or stolen; result in employee, customer, or third-party information being compromised; or otherwise disrupt business operations. The Trust could incur significant costs to remedy the effects of a major cybersecurity disruption in addition to costs in connection with resulting regulatory actions, litigation, or reputational harm.
The Units may lose value and cash available for distribution may be reduced as a result of title deficiencies with respect to the Royalty Properties.
The existence of a title deficiency with respect to any of the Royalty Properties could reduce the value or render a property worthless, thus adversely affecting the distributions to unitholders. An operator’s inability or failure to cure title defects could cause the operator to lose its rights to some or all production from some of the Royalty Properties, which could result in a reduction in proceeds available for distribution to Unit holders and the value of the Units may be reduced.
U.S. federal tax reform legislation informally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) was enacted December 22, 2017, and made significant changes to the federal income tax rules applicable to both individuals and entities, including changes to the effective tax rate on a Trust Unit holder’s allocable share of certain income from the Trust. Additionally, the OBBBA was signed into law on July 4, 2025 and, among other items, made permanent, extended or modified certain provisions under the TCJA. The TCJA isand OBBA are complex, thus, Trust Unit holders should consult their tax advisor regarding the TCJA and itsOBBA and their effect on an investment in Trust Units.
Any modification to the U.S. federal income tax laws or interpretations thereof (including administrative guidance relating to the TCJA or OBBBA) may be applied retroactively and could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. The Trust is unable to predict whether any changes or other proposals will ultimately be enacted, or whether any adverse interpretations will be used. Any such changes or interpretations could negatively impact the value of an investment in the Trust Units.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
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What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
Risk factors relating to the Trust are contained in Item 1A of the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. No material change to such risk factors has occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Items 2-4.
Not applicable.
Full comparison: every changed paragraph (3)
Risk factors relating to the Trust are contained in Item 1A of the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. No material change to such risk factors has occurred during the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026. Items 2-4 not applicable.
Items 2-4.
Not applicable.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
Not available: the section could not be located automatically in both filings (non-standard layout or incorporated by reference). See the original filing. Open the filing on SEC.gov.
SBR insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 0 Form 4 filings and open-market sales in 0 filings. Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
No Form 4 stock transactions in this period.
Well-known investors holding SBR (13F)
None of the 59 investors we track reported a position in their latest 13F.