HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) (“Evolution” or the “Company”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire mineral and royalty (“M&R”) interests in the core Midland Basin of the Permian Basin from a non-affiliated private seller for a total purchase price of approximately $16 million (the “Acquisition”), subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions. The Acquisition is expected to close on or about August 21, 2026, and has an effective date of August 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).