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Pacific Coast Oil Trust (ROYT) is a publicly traded trust that receives royalty payments from the sale of oil and natural gas produced from properties in the Santa Maria Basin and the Los Angeles Basin in California. The trust was formed in 2007 and its royalty payments are subject to the provisions of the Pacific Coast Oil Trust Agreement.
The trust's earnings are primarily dependent on the production and market price of oil and natural gas from the underlying properties. As a result, the trust's distributions to unitholders can fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter.
In terms of financial performance, Pacific Coast Oil Trust reported revenues of $2.1 million and a net loss of $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2021. This compares to revenues of $3.5 million and a net loss of $2.6 million for the same period in 2020. The decrease in revenue for third quarter of 2021 was primarily due to a decrease in the average oil and natural gas prices.
It's important to note that Pacific Coast Oil Trust does not have a long-term track record of earnings or growth, as the trust was formed in 2007 and the underlying properties have finite reserves, which will eventually be depleted. Therefore, investors should carefully consider the trust's investment objective, the potential risks and uncertainties associated with its assets and operations, and their own investment time horizon and risk tolerance before investing in the trust.
Moreover, as a trust, it does not have any operational control over the production of oil and natural gas from the underlying properties, and its revenues depend on the actions of third-party operators. As such, the trust is exposed to the operational and financial risks of these operators, as well as the risks and uncertainties associated with the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas.
It's recommended to consult with a financial advisor, and check the latest financial reports and statements of the company, before making any investment decisions.