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Quarterly Update
December 2025
Company Snapshot
Rivco Australia Limited (ASX:RIV) 1
Net Asset Value (Pre-tax)
$1.77
per share
SHARES ON
ISSUE: 158,815,094 MARKET
CAP: $229 million
Net Asset Vale (Post-tax)
$1.59
per share
Gross Dividend Yield1
7.4%
(Cash dividend yield = 5.2% p.a.,
relevant for non-resident investors)2
$292m
TOTAL WATER
ASSETS
58.7 GL
WATER
ENTITLEMENTS
54%
LEASED %
OF PORTFOLIO
3.3 yrs
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
LEASE EXPIRY (WALE)
4.2 yrs
WALE
(INCL. RENEWAL OPTIONS)
6.8%
NET DEBT TO WATER
RATIO (LVR)
Company Performance - 31 December 2025
3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS INCEPTION* ANNUALISED*
NAV Performance (Pre-tax)
+ Dividends + Franking
-2.0% -1.1% 13.8% 136.9% 9.7%
NAV Performance (Post-tax)
+ Dividends + Franking
-1.3% -0.4% 10.6% 117.9% 8.7%
Share Price Performance
+ Dividends + Franking
-2.0% -1.4% 15.4% 98.2% 7.6%
OPTIONS
ON ISSUE: 38,165,498
* For the period 30 September 2016 to 31 December 2025
1. Gross Dividend Yield = cash dividends paid over the previous12 months,grossed up for franking credits, divided by the EOM share price of $1.44.
2. Cash Dividend Yield = cash dividendspaid over the previous 12 months, dividedby the EOM share price of $1.44 (relevantfor non-residentinvestors).
Drier than average conditions have increased demand for water
security, with irrigators increasingly seeking longer-term
arrangements in response to tightening allocation supply and
elevated spot prices. During the quarter, the Company
executed 2,000 ML of forward allocation sales for next water
year. These contracts deliver visible income to the Company
while providing counterparties with greater confidence amid
evolving market conditions.
The Company also completed a $3 million acquisition and
leaseback of SA high security entitlements with an SA-based
almond and citrus grower. The lease has a term of five years
and commences on 1 July 2026. Discussions are on-going with
a number of both new and existing customers in relation to
water security products for next season (i.e. from 1 July 2026).
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Quarterly Update
December 2025
Key Highlights
• The Company completed its internalisation during the quarter and formally changed its name to Rivco Australia
Limited, concluding its transition from an externally managed Company to a fully internalised business.
• Southern Basin dam storages continued to decline over the quarter, reaching their lowest December levels since
2020, contributing to reduced water availability across key regions.
• Lower Murray spot prices strengthened materially, increasing by 27% from ~$300/ML to ~$380/ML during the
quarter, with prices increasing by a further 18% in early January 2026 to ~$450/ML.
• In early 2026, market pricing across most High Security spot, lease, and forward products reflected cash yields of
approximately 5-7% p.a., representing the highest levels observed since 2020.
About Rivco Australia
The primary investment objective of Rivco Australia (“the Company”) is to build a portfolio of permanent
water entitlements and utilise this portfolio to provide flexible water supply solutions to our Australian
farming partners. The Company generates a return by offering irrigators a range of supply solutions
including long-term entitlement leases, forward allocation contracts, and spot allocation supply.
Rivco Australia Limited (ASX:RIV)
Internalisation Update
During the quarter, Rivco completed the internalisation of its
key business functions, representing a key strategic milestone
for the Company. Core internal capabilities across portfolio
management, water trading and leasing, finance, reporting,
and investor relations, are now fully established and operating
smoothly. Systems and processes are now fully embedded to
support ongoing operations.
During the quarter, the Company formally changed its name to
Rivco Australia Limited, reflecting the Company’s transition to
an independent operating model. The team also moved into the
Company’s new office premises in Unley, South Australia,
marking the completion of Rivco’s transition to a fully
internalised business.
Net Asset Value Update
Pre-tax and post-tax NAV declined by 9 cents and 8 cents
respectively during the quarter. The decline in NAV during the
quarter was primarily driven by the payment of the 3.72 cps
fully franked dividend in October 2025, together with one-off
costs associated with the completion of the Company’s
internalisation. These one-off costs comprised the final cash
payment of $3.5 million (exc. GST) and the issuance of 3 million
shares to the outgoing investment manager, equating to
approximately 3.4 cps on a pre-tax NAV basis.
During the quarter, major general security and low reliability
entitlements values across the southern Basin reduced by
between 4–9% due to recent dry conditions. While this
negatively impacted lower reliability asset values, it has
supported higher attainable cash yields across the Company’s
high security assets, which represent 80% of the portfolio.
Lease and Forward Market
Entitlement Market
Entitlement price movements were mixed during the quarter,
with higher reliability entitlements appreciating and lower
reliability entitlements softening. While the Ricardo Entitlement
Index declined by approximately 1%, yields across higher
reliability entitlements remain strong, supporting cash returns
and operating income.
Government buyback activity continued during the quarter,
contributing to a gradual reduction in supply across key
regions. Based on a recent update provided by DCCEEW, the
Australian Government is planning to recover up to 230 GL of
entitlements through existing and expanded water buyback
programs in 2026.*
* https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/450-gl-
implementation-plan-nov-2025.pdf
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Quarterly Update
December 2025
Dividends
During the quarter, the Company paid a fully franked dividend of 3.72 cps on 31 October 2025, representing its 17th consecutive and
increasing dividend paid since inception. Together with the 3.71 cps paid in April 2025, total dividends for the year amounted to 7.43
cps. Based on the 31 December share price of $1.44, this equates to a gross dividend yield of 7.4% (inc. franking).
December 2025
NAV (pre-tax)
$1.77
per Share
December 2025
NAV (post-tax)
$1.59
per Share
Payments to
Associates/Related Parties
During the December quarter, the following cash payments to
Associates and Related Parties occurred (inc. GST):
Capital – Transitional Services Fees*
(As per the Services Agreement)
$4.8m
Duxton Capital – Reimbursements
(On-charged Reimbursements)
$15k
Unfranked Percentage
Franked Dividend Paid
Rivco Australia Limited (ASX:RIV)
December 2025
Debt Drawn
$23m
Up from $18m in Q3
December 2025
Net Debt Ratio
6.8%
Up from 5.4% in Q3
2.3
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.71 3.72
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Dec-17
Jun-18
Dec-18
Jun-19
Dec-19
Jun-20
Dec-20
Jun-21
Dec-21
Jun-22
Dec-22
Jun-23
Dec-23
Jun-24
Dec-24
Jun-25
Dec-25
Cents
per
Share
Allocation Market
Spot prices have risen materially in recent months, supported
by southern Basin storages declining to 53% at quarter end (the
lowest December levels since 2020), constrained supply, and
sustained irrigator demand.
Lower Murray spot prices increased by 27% during the quarter,
rising from ~$300/ML at 30 September 2025, to ~$380/ML by 31
December 2025. Price momentum continued into early
January, with prices increasing a further 18% to ~$450/ML,
reflecting drier than average conditions. Reflecting prevailing
market conditions, cash yields across many high security
assets in early 2026 were in the range of 5–7% across lease,
forward, and spot markets.
Cashflow Overview
During the December quarter, receipts from customers were
lower than prior corresponding periods, reflecting the planned
timing of unleased allocation sales to align with peak demand
in early 2026. Operating cash flows were also impacted by
higher product manufacturing costs, primarily reflecting the
payment of annual storage fees during the quarter.
This quarter also included the final cash payment of $3.5
million (exc. GST) to the former investment manager following
completion of the internalisation. The transition is now
complete, and no further fees are payable. The YTD income tax
paid of $9.8 million was elevated due to tax being paid on
capital gains from entitlement sales to the Government.
Investing cash flows during the quarter reflected the purchase
of $3.0 million of SA high security entitlements under an
acquisition and leaseback arrangement at an attractive yield.
The Company also settled $8.1 million of entitlement sales to
the Australian Government during the quarter, which were
disclosed in the previous quarterly report.
Debt
At 31 December 2025, the Company has $22.5 million of debt
drawn, under its $40.0 million facility, leaving $17.5 million of
undrawn capacity. The facility, which matures in March 2027,
remains secured against water entitlements and carries a
variable rate of BBSY plus 1.3% in fees.
* Includes the $3.5 million (excl. GST) final payment made under the Transitional
Services Agreement in November 2025.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Dec-10 Dec-11 Dec-12 Dec-13 Dec-14 Dec-15 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21 Dec-22 Dec-23 Dec-24 Dec-25
Dam
Storage
Levels
(%)
Dartmouth Hume Lake Eildon Blowering Burrinjuck Menindee
54%
46%
Leased Unleased
77%
13%
1%
5%
4%
Murray Murrumbidgee
Goulburn Lachlan
Mallee
80%
17%
3%
High Security General Security
Groundwater
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Quarterly Update
December 2025
ENTITLEMENT VALUE
BY REGION
PORTFOLIO LEASED
PERCENTAGE
WATER SECURITY
BREAKDOWN
Growth of $10,000 – Company Performance
Rivco Australia Limited (ASX:RIV)
Southern Basin – Dam Storage Levels (15-years)
$21,788
$23,690
$19,816
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
$18,000
$20,000
$22,000
$24,000
$26,000
Sep-16 Sep-17 Sep-18 Sep-19 Sep-20 Sep-21 Sep-22 Sep-23 Sep-24 Sep-25 Sep-26
NAV (POST-TAX) TSR NAV (PRE-TAX) TSR Share Price TSR
^ for the period 30 September2016 to 31 December 2025
Weighted average storages at 31 December 2025 = 53% Long-term weighted average storages at 31 December each year from 1980 to 2025 = 65%
$320
$365
$380
$-
$100
$200
$300
$400
Jul-22
Oct-22
Jan-23
Apr-23
Jul-23
Oct-23
Jan-24
Apr-24
Jul-24
Oct-24
Jan-25
Apr-25
Jul-25
Oct-25
Jan-26
Price
per
ML
($)
Lower Murray Upper Murray Murrumbidgee Goulburn
Quarterly Update
December 2025
DETERMINATIONS CLASS 1-Jan-22 1-Jan-23 1-Jan-24 1-Jan-25 1-Jan-26
Goulburn
High 100% 100% 100% 100% 73%
Low 0% 100% 46% 0% 0%
VIC Murray
High 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Low 12% 100% 16% 0% 0%
NSW Murray
High 100% 100% 100% 97% 97%
General 110% 110% 110% 53% 20%
SA Murray
High 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
General 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Murrumbidgee
High 100% 95% 95% 95% 95%
General 100% 65% 60% 34% 32%
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Rivco AustraliaLimited.
DISCLAIMER: This document is prepared by Rivco Australia Limited ACN 611 976 517 (“Rivco”).
This document contains summary information about Rivco, and its respective activities current as at the date of this document unless otherwise stated. This document does not
contain all the information about Rivco's assets and liabilities, financial position and performance, profits and losses and prospects and does not purport to be complete or comprise
all information which is relevant to an investment decision or that would be required in a prospectus or product disclosure statement prepared in accordance with the requirements of
the Corporations Act 2001(Cth).
This document should be read in conjunction with Rivco's other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with ASX which are available at www.asx.com.au.
The release, publication or distribution of this document (including an electronic copy) outside of Australia may be restricted by law.
This document may contain forward looking statements, including statements regarding Rivco's intentions, beliefs or current expectations about its business and operations, and
market conditions. Forward looking statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee of future performance.
This document does not constitute investment, tax, legal or any other form of advice or recommendation and was prepared without regard to the specific objectives, financial situation
or needs of any particular person. Before making an investment decision, you should make your own enquiries and investigations and obtain your own professional advice.
Rivco Australia Limited (ASX:RIV)
Water Allocations (%) – 1 January 2026
Water Allocation Prices – 31 December 2025
Lachlan Campbell
Portfolio Manager
lachlan.campbell@rivco.com.au
+61 410 107 158
Lachlan Beech
Portfolio Manager
lachlan.beech@rivco.com.au
+61 414 742 197
Contact Details
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^Approximate water allocation prices at the end of each period.
Source: Water allocation percentages as per the relevant state resource managers.
* For the period 30 September 2016 to 31 December 2025
Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 1
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
Rivco Australia Limited
ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
53 611 976 517 31 December 2025
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
1. Cash flows from operating activities
2,360 14,240
1.1 Receipts from customers
1.2 Payments for
- -
(a) research and development
(b) product manufacturing and operating
costs
(329) (853)
(c) advertising and marketing - -
(d) leased assets - -
(e) staff costs - -
(f) administration and corporate costs (527) (2,111)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
1.4 Interest received - -
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid (288) (3,312)
1.6 Income taxes paid (190) (9,762)
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives - -
1.8 Other (provide details if material)
- Management Fees
- IMA Termination Fee
- Transitional Services Fees
-
-
(4,828)
(1,089)
(3,586)
(5,587)
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(3,802) (12,060)
2. Cash flows from investing activities
- -
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) businesses - -
(c) property, plant and equipment (47) (47)
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 2
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
(d) investments (2,965) (23,405)
(e) intellectual property - -
(f) other non-current assets - -
2.2 Proceeds from disposal of:
- -
(a) entities
(b) businesses - -
(c) property, plant and equipment - -
(d) investments 8,118 143,320
(e) intellectual property - -
(f) other non-current assets - -
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities - -
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
2.5 Other (provide details if material) - -
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
5,106 119,868
3. Cash flows from financing activities
- (2,438)
3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
- -
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options - -
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of
equity securities or convertible debt
securities
- -
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 4,500 14,500
3.6 Repayment of borrowings - (108,000)
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
- -
3.8 Dividends paid (5,399) (10,164)
3.9 Other (Bank Overdraft) - -
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
(899) (106,102)
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
2,126 825
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
(3,802) (12,060)
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 3
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
5,106 119,868
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
(899) (106,102)
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
- -
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
2,531 2,531
5. Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
5.1 Bank balances 2,531 2,126
5.2 Call deposits - -
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other (provide details) - -
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
2,531 2,126
6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
Current quarter
$A'000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
4,843
6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 4
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
7. Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
7.1 Loan facilities 40,000 22,500
7.2 Credit standby arrangements
7.3 Other
7.4 Total financing facilities 40,000 22,500
7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end 17,500
7.6 Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
Debt Facility A
Lender: National Australia Bank
Max Debt: $40,000,000
Variable Interest Rate: BBSY plus 0.65% p.a. + Facility Fee of 0.65%
Maturity Date: 31 March 2027
Secured: Yes
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000
8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) (3,802)
8.2 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 2,531
8.3 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) 17,500
8.4 Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3) 20,031
8.5 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
5.3
Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a
figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5.
8.6 If item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.6.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: N/A
8.6.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
Answer: N/A
8.6.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business
objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: N/A
Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) Page 5
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
Compliance statement
1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies
which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date: ...................................................................................
Authorised by: ...................................................................................
(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)
Notes
1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the
entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An
entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is
encouraged to do so.
2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been
prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the
corresponding equivalent standard applies to this report.
3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
4. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”.
If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the
[name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
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complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards
and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
21 January 2026
the Board of Directors
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