On March 16, 2026, Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (NASDAQ-DMLP) announced that it has entered into a settlement and mutual release agreement with certain unrelated third parties. This agreement resolves ongoing litigation related to specific leasehold interests in Midland County, Texas, owned by Dorchester Minerals Operating LP, which is subject to the Net Profits Interest. As part of this settlement, the Operating Partnership will receive proceeds amounting to $15.5 million. This amount is expected to be included in the calculation of the Net Profits Interest payment due to Dorchester Minerals, L.P. in April 2026. The settlement is viewed positively as it not only resolves legal uncertainties but also enhances the financial position of the partnership by providing a significant cash inflow. Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is a Dallas-based company that owns both producing and non-producing oil and natural gas mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, and net profits interests across 28 states. The common units of the partnership are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol DMLP.

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