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Black Stone Minerals LP

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 25, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Feb 25, 2025

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) Financial Statements

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report. For a listing of these statements and accompanying notes, please read “Index to Financial Statements” on page F-1 of this Annual Report.

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules have been omitted because they are either not applicable, not required or the information called for therein appears in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

(a)(3) Exhibits

The following documents are filed as a part of this Annual Report or incorporated by reference:

Exhibit NumberDescription
3.1Certificate of Limited Partnership of Black Stone Minerals, L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on March 19, 2015 (SEC File No. 333-202875)).
3.2Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Limited Partnership of Black Stone Minerals, L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on March 19, 2015 (SEC File No. 333-202875)).
3.3First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Black Stone Minerals, L.P., dated May 6, 2015, by and among Black Stone Minerals GP, L.L.C. and Black Stone Minerals Company, L.P., (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
3.4Amendment No. 1 to First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Black Stone Minerals, L.P., dated as of April 15, 2016 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 19, 2016 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
3.5Amendment No. 2 to First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Black Stone Minerals, L.P., dated as of November 28, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 29, 2017 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
3.6Amendment No. 3 to First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Black Stone Minerals, L.P., dated as of December 11, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2017 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
3.7Amendment No. 4 to First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Black Stone Minerals, L.P., dated as of April 22, 2020 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2020 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
4.1Description of Securities (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 25, 2020 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
4.2Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 28, 2017, by and between Black Stone Minerals, L.P. and Minerals Royalties One, L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2017 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.1^Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan, dated May 6, 2015, by Black Stone Minerals GP, L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2015 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.2Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among Black Stone Minerals Company, L.P., as Borrower, Black Stone Minerals, L.P., as Parent MLP, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Swingline Lender, Bank of America, N.A. and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as Co-Syndication Agents, Zions Bancorporation, N.A., DBA Amegy Bank, as Documentation Agent, and the lenders signatory thereto, dated as of October 31, 2022 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2022 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.3^Form of Non-Employee Director Unit Grant Notice and Award Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on April 13, 2015 (SEC File No. 333-202875)).
10.4^Form of Severance Agreement for Thomas L. Carter, Jr. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on April 13, 2015 (SEC File No. 333-202875)).
10.5^Form of Severance Agreement for Senior Vice Presidents (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 20, 2024 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.6^Form of LTI Award Grant Notice and LTI Award Agreement (Leadership Performance Units) under the Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2023 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.7^Form of LTI Award Grant Notice and LTI Award Agreement (Leadership Restricted Units) under the Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2023 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.8^*Form of STI Award Letter (Leadership) under the Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan.
10.9^LTI Form of LTI Award Grant Notice and Award Agreement (Performance Cash Award) under the Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 3, 2022 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.10^LTI Form of LTI Award Grant Notice and Award Agreement (Performance Equity Award) under the Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 3, 2022 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.11^2024 Form of LTI Award Grant Notice and LTI Award Agreement (Leadership Restricted Units) under the Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2024 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.12^2024 Form of LTI Award Grant Notice and LTI Award Agreement (Leadership Performance Units) under the Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2024 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.13^Separation Agreement and General Release of Claims, dated as of June 14, 2024, by and among Evan Kiefer, Black Stone Natural Resources Management Company, and Black Stone Minerals GP, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2024 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
10.14Series B Preferred Unit Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 22, 2017, by and between Black Stone Minerals L.P. and Mineral Royalties One, L.L.C. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2017 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
19.1*Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Insider Trading Policy.
21.1*List of Subsidiaries of Black Stone Minerals, L.P.
23.1*Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.2*Consent of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc.
31.1*Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Black Stone Minerals, L.P. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Black Stone Minerals, L.P. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Black Stone Minerals, L.P. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
97.1Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Incentive-Based Compensation Recoupment Policy, adopted as of October 18, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to Black Stone Minerals, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 20, 2024 (SEC File No. 001-37362)).
99.1*Report of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc.
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^Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

BLACK STONE MINERALS, L.P.
By:Black Stone Minerals GP, L.L.C.,its general partner
Date: February 25, 2025By:/s/ Thomas L. Carter, Jr.
Thomas L. Carter, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

SignatureTitleDate
/s/ Thomas L. Carter, Jr.President, Chief Executive Officer and ChairmanFebruary 25, 2025
Thomas L. Carter, Jr.(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ H. Taylor DeWalchSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerFebruary 25, 2025
H. Taylor DeWalch(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Chris R. BonnerVice President and Chief Accounting OfficerFebruary 25, 2025
Chris R. Bonner(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Carin M. BarthDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
Carin M. Barth
/s/ D. Mark DeWalchDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
D. Mark DeWalch
/s/ Jerry V. Kyle, Jr.DirectorFebruary 25, 2025
Jerry V. Kyle, Jr.
/s/ Michael C. LinnDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
Michael C. Linn
/s/ A.J. LongmaidDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
A.J. Longmaid
/s/ William N. MathisDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
William N. Mathis
/s/ William E. RandallDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
William E. Randall
/s/ Alexander D. StuartDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
Alexander D. Stuart
/s/ James W. WhiteheadDirectorFebruary 25, 2025
James W. Whitehead

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BLACK STONE MINERALS, L.P.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 42)F-2
Consolidated Balance SheetsF-5
Consolidated Statements of OperationsF-6
Consolidated Statements of EquityF-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsF-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-9
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