TXO Partners, L.P. Fair Value Disclosure
We opportunistically use commodity-based and financial derivative contracts to manage exposures to commodity price. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. We periodically enter into futures contracts, costless collars, energy swaps, swaptions and basis swaps to hedge our exposure to price fluctuations on crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales (Note 9).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Because of their short-term maturity, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their carrying values at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The following are estimated fair values and carrying values of our other financial instruments at each of these dates:
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Asset (Liability) |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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(in thousands) |
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Carrying |
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Fair |
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Carrying |
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Fair |
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Note receivable from related party |
|
$ |
7,131 |
|
|
$ |
7,131 |
|
|
$ |
7,131 |
|
|
$ |
7,131 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
$ |
(291,100 |
) |
|
$ |
(291,100 |
) |
|
$ |
(157,100 |
) |
|
$ |
(157,100 |
) |
Derivative asset |
|
$ |
23,852 |
|
|
$ |
23,852 |
|
|
$ |
8,477 |
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|
$ |
8,477 |
|
Derivative liability |
|
$ |
(5,092 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,092 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,868 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,868 |
) |
The fair value of our note receivable from related party approximates the carrying amount because the interest rate is based on current market interest rates and can be called upon two business days’ notice (Note 5). The fair value of our long-term debt approximates the carrying amount because the interest rate is reset periodically at then current market rates (Note 4).
The fair value of our note receivable from related party (Note 5), net derivative asset (liability) (Note 9) and our long-term debt (Note 4) is measured using Level II inputs, and are determined by either market prices on an active market for similar assets or other market-corroborated prices. Counterparty credit risk is considered when determining the fair value of our notes receivable and net derivative asset (liability). Since our counterparty is highly rated, the fair value of our note receivable from related party does not require an adjustment to account for the risk of nonperformance by the counterparty, however, an adjustment for counterparty credit risk, including our own credit risk, has been applied to the net derivative asset (liability).
The following table summarizes our fair value measurements and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.
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Fair Value Measurements |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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(in thousands) |
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Significant |
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Significant |
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Note receivable from related party |
|
$ |
7,131 |
|
|
$ |
7,131 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
$ |
(291,100 |
) |
|
$ |
(157,100 |
) |
Derivative asset |
|
$ |
23,852 |
|
|
$ |
8,477 |
|
Derivative liability |
|
$ |
(5,092 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,868 |
) |
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable and are based upon Level 3 inputs. These assets and liabilities can include assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, proved and unproved crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas properties, asset retirement obligations and other long-lived assets that are written down to fair value when they are impaired.
We periodically review our long-lived assets to be held and used, including proved oil and natural gas properties, whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. We review our oil and natural gas properties by asset group. The estimated future net cash flows are based upon the underlying reserves and anticipated future pricing. An impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. If the estimated undiscounted future net cash flows are less than the carrying amount of a particular asset, the Partnership recognizes an impairment loss for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of such assets. We record any impairments to accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization on the balance sheets. The fair value of the proved properties is measured based on a combination of the income and market approaches. These inputs are categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. We recorded an impairment of long-lived assets of $42.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $223.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We did not recognize an impairment of long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Commodity Price Hedging Instruments
We periodically enter into futures contracts, energy swaps, options, collars and basis swaps to hedge our exposure to price fluctuations on crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales. When actual commodity prices exceed the fixed price provided by these contracts we pay this excess to the counterparty, and when the commodity prices are below the contractually provided fixed price, we receive this difference from the counterparty. See Note 9.
The fair value of our derivatives contracts consists of the following:
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Asset Derivatives |
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Liability Derivatives |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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(in thousands) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
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Crude oil futures and differential swaps |
|
$ |
21,771 |
|
|
$ |
2,730 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(52 |
) |
Natural gas liquids futures |
|
$ |
19 |
|
|
$ |
— |
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|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Natural gas futures, collars and basis swaps |
|
$ |
2,062 |
|
|
$ |
5,747 |
|
|
$ |
(5,092 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,816 |
) |
Total |
|
$ |
23,852 |
|
|
$ |
8,477 |
|
|
$ |
(5,092 |
) |
|
$ |
(13,868 |
) |
Derivative fair value (gain) loss, included as part of the related revenue line on the consolidated statements of operations, comprises the following realized and unrealized components:
(in thousands) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Net cash (received from) paid to counterparties |
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$ |
(13,713 |
) |
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$ |
(4,833 |
) |
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$ |
83,068 |
|
Non-cash change in derivative fair value |
|
$ |
(24,152 |
) |
|
$ |
7,399 |
|
|
$ |
(106,247 |
) |
Derivative fair value (gain) loss |
|
$ |
(37,865 |
) |
|
$ |
2,566 |
|
|
$ |
(23,179 |
) |
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Our receivables are from a diverse group of companies including major energy companies, pipeline companies, local distribution companies and end-users in various industries. Letters of credit or other appropriate security are obtained as considered necessary to limit risk of loss from the other companies. Including the bank that issued the letter of credit, we currently have greater concentrations of credit with several investment-grade (BBB- or better) rated companies.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 | |
About Fair Value Disclosures
Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.
Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.