8-K
NORTH EUROPEAN OIL ROYALTY TRUST (NRT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORTPursuant to Section 13or 15(d) of the****Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2021
NORTH EUROPEAN OIL
ROYALTY TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-8245 22-2084119
State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
5 N. Lincoln Street, Keene, NH 03431
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)
(732) 741-4008 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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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
Units of Beneficial Interest NRT 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 (17 CFR Section 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR Section 240.12b-2).
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 29, 2021, North European Oil Royalty Trust issued a press release via PR Newswire announcing the Trust's distribution for the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Furnished herewith is a copy of the press release, which is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
Exhibit 99. A press release dated January 29, 2021 and disseminated through PR Newswire announcing the distribution for North European Oil Royalty Trust for the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
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.
NORTH EUROPEAN OIL ROYALTY TRUST
(Registrant)
/s/ John R. Van Kirk
John R. Van Kirk
Managing Director
February 1, 2021
Exhibit 99
PR NEWSWIRE
NORTH EUROPEANOIL ROYALTY TRUST ANNOUNCES THE DISTRIBUTION FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OFFISCAL 2021
Keene, N.H. January 29, 2021 - The Trustees of North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE-NRT) announced today a quarterly distribution of $0.04 per unit for the first quarter of fiscal 2021, payable on February 24, 2021 to owners of record on February 12, 2021. Natural gas sold during the fourth calendar quarter of 2020 is the primary source of royalty income on which the February 2021 distribution is based.
John R. Van Kirk, Managing Director, reported that this year's quarterly distribution of $0.04 per unit is 50.00%, or $0.04 per unit, lower than the distribution of $0.08 per unit for the first quarter of fiscal 2020. For the quarter ending January 31, 2021, the combination of lower gas sales and gas prices as well as negative royalty adjustments totaling $538,651 from the prior quarter resulted in the lower distribution. The complete shutdown of Grossenkneten from September 8 to October 13, 2020 in combination with the continuing impact of COVID-19 on gas sales contributed to the decline in royalties.
The Trust receives all of its royalties under two royalty agreements. The Mobil Agreement, which is the higher royalty rate agreement, covers gas sales from the western half of the Oldenburg concession. The OEG Agreement, which is the lower royalty rate agreement, covers gas sales from the entire Oldenburg concession. The factors determining the amount of gas royalties payable under the two agreements from the preceding calendar quarter are shown in the table below comparing the fourth calendar quarters of 2020 and 2019. Further details will be included in the earnings press release scheduled for publication on or about February 12, 2021.
Quarterly Gas Data Providing Basis for FiscalQuarter Royalties
| MobilAgreement | 4th Calendar Quarter<br>Ended 12/31/2020 | 4th<br>Calendar Quarter Ended 12/31/2019 | Percentage<br>Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Sales (Bcf)^1^ | 3.222 | 4.884 | -34.03% |
| Gas Prices^2^(Ecents/Kwh)^3^ | 1.1935 | 1.3550 | -11.92% |
| Average Exchange Rates^4^ | 1.2116 | 1.1105 | +9.10% |
| Gas Royalties | $532,128 | $843,908 | -36.94% |
| OEG Agreement | |||
| Gas Sales (Bcf) | 11.622 | 16.026 | -27.48% |
| Gas Prices (Ecents/Kwh) | 1.2171 | 1.3818 | -11.92% |
| Average Exchange Rates | 1.2123 | 1.1115 | +9.07% |
| Gas Royalties | $160,621 | $332,242 | -51.66% |
Footnotes:
1. 1. Billion cubic feet
2. 2. Gas prices derived from August-October
period 3. 3. Euro cents per kilowatt hour 4. 4. Based on average Euro/dollar exchange rates of cumulative royalty transfers
The cumulative 12-month distribution, which includes the February 2021 distribution and the three prior quarterly distributions, is $0.28 per unit. This 12-month cumulative distribution is 58.82% or $0.40 per unit lower than the prior cumulative 12-month distribution of $0.68 per unit. The Trust makes quarterly distributions to unit owners during the months of February, May, August and November.
Contact - John R. Van Kirk, Managing Director, telephone: (732) 741-4008, email: jvankirk@neort.com. The Trust's press releases and other pertinent information are available on the Trust's website: www.neort.com.