VOC Energy Trust Increases Q1 Distribution to $0.095/Unit, Driven by Cost Management

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VOC Energy Trust reported increased distributable income and a higher quarterly distribution per unit for Q1 2026, primarily due to significant cost reductions that offset a decline in gross proceeds from lower oil prices and production volumes.

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• Increased Quarterly Distribution

  The Trust announced a distribution of $0.095 per unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, an increase from $0.085 per unit for the prior year's comparable quarter.

• Higher Distributable Income

  Distributable income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which will fund the May distribution, is $1.615 million, representing an 11.8% increase from $1.445 million in Q1 2025.

• Revenue Decline Offset by Cost Reductions

  Gross proceeds decreased by 14.1% to $6.496 million due to lower oil prices and production volumes. However, this was offset by significant reductions in general and administrative expenses (-24.5%), production and property taxes (-49.2%), and development expenses (-24.8%).

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This quarterly report provides a more positive outlook for unitholders compared to the previous annual report which highlighted a substantial decline in distributable income for 2025. While the Trust experienced a 14.1% decrease in gross proceeds due to lower oil prices and production volumes, effective cost management, including a 24.5% reduction in general and administrative expenses and significant cuts in production taxes and development costs, led to an 11.8% increase in distributable income and a higher distribution per unit for Q1 2026. This demonstrates the Trust's ability to maintain unitholder returns despite revenue headwinds.