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Quarterly Update
March 2026
Company Snapshot
Rivco Australia Limited (ASX:RIV) 1
Net Asset Value (Pre-tax)
$1.80
per share
(unaudited)
SHARES ON
ISSUE: 158,815,094 MARKET
CAP: $227 million
Net Asset Vale (Post-tax)
$1.62
per share
(unaudited)
Dividend Yield (Gross)1
7.4%
(Cash dividend yield = 5.2% p.a.) 2
$304m
TOTAL WATER
ASSETS
60.5 GL
WATER
ENTITLEMENTS
52%
LEASED PERCENTAGE
AT 31 MARCH 2026
3.1 yrs
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
LEASE EXPIRY (WALE)
6.4%
NET DEBT TO WATER
RATIO (LVR)
82%
LEASED PERCENTAGE
FROM 1 JULY 2026
Company Performance - 31 March 2026
3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS INCEPTION* ANNUALISED*
NAV Performance (Pre-tax)
+ Dividends + Franking
2.7% -0.3% 2.0% 140.0% 9.6%
NAV Performance (Post-tax)
+ Dividends + Franking
2.0% 0.6% 1.5% 120.9% 8.7%
Share Price Performance
+ Dividends + Franking
-0.7% -3.7% 5.9% 97.2% 7.4%
OPTIONS
ON ISSUE: 38,165,498
* For the period 30 September 2016 to 31 March 2026
1. Calculated as the cash dividends paid over the previous12 months,grossed up for franking credits, divided by the EOM share price.
2. Calculated as the cash dividends paid over the previous12 months,divided by the EOM share price (relevantfor non-residentinvestors).
Ongoing dry conditions continue to underpin demand for water
security, as irrigators increasingly seek long-term supply
certainty amid tightening allocation availability and elevated
spot market prices. During the quarter, the Company executed
several new high-security entitlement leases with institutional-
grade counterparties. These contracts commence on 1 July
2026. Based on current contracted positions, the Company
expects to be approximately 82% leased from 1 July 2026.
These long-term lease contracts are expected to generate
revenue of approximately $10.6 million in the upcoming
water year (1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027).
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Quarterly Update
March 2026
Key Highlights
• Pre-tax NAV increased by 5 cents per share, representing a +2.7% return during the March quarter. This increase
was primarily attributable to capital appreciation on higher reliability water entitlements.
• The Board declared a fully franked dividend of 3.72 cents per share. The Board also announced a refinement to
the Company’s dividend framework from October 2026 onwards, with future dividends to be underpinned by
operational earnings.
• During the quarter, several new lease agreements were executed, enhancing earnings visibility. Based on current
contracted agreements, the Company expects its opening leased percentage from 1 July 2026 to be 82%.
• Subsequent to quarter end, the Company announced a new lease with Kyndalyn Park Pty Ltd (a wholly owned
subsidiary of Select Harvests Limited), as disclosed via the ASX on 22 April 2026.
About Rivco Australia
The primary investment objective of Rivco Australia (“the Company”) is to build a portfolio of permanent water
entitlements and utilise it 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)
Investment Update
The Company is reviewing its investment thesis and capital
management framework, drawing on historical performance
and forward-looking demand and supply analysis, to inform
future investment decisions.
The Company is observing growing institutional interest in
water as a real asset, underpinned by its low correlation to
traditional asset classes and the structural tailwinds
supporting long-term water scarcity.
Global freshwater per capita has declined significantly over
recent decades, a trend accelerated by climate variability,
making water entitlements an asset class where supply-
demand imbalance is likely to intensify over time.
Unlike most commodities, freshwater cannot be meaningfully
manufactured or substituted, creating a natural scarcity
premium that supports long-term entitlement values.
Lease Portfolio Update
Entitlement Market
Entitlement price movements were mixed over the quarter.
High reliability Goulburn and high security SA entitlements
continued to appreciate, while low reliability Goulburn and high
security NSW Upper Murray entitlements softened. The Ricardo
Entitlement Index increased by approximately 4% over the
period.
Government buyback activity continued throughout the
quarter, contributing to a progressive reduction in entitlement
supply across key irrigation regions. According to a recent
update from the Australian Government, it intends to recover a
further 180 gigalitres through existing and expanded water
entitlement buyback programs over the remainder of 2026.*
* https://www.dcceew.gov.au/water/policy/implementing-the-
plan/dashboard - at 23 April 2026.
Allocation Market
Spot prices moderated towards the end of the quarter, after
reaching 5-year highs in February 2026. While the underlying
outlook continues to point to warmer and drier conditions,
demand and pricing were tempered by rainfall across the
southern Basin during March 2026.
Across the southern Basin, allocation price movements were
mixed during the quarter. Goulburn prices declined by 20% to
~$300/ML, Upper Murray declined 6% to ~$300/ML, Lower
Murray increased by 3% to ~$390/ML, and the Murrumbidgee
increased 18% to ~$430/ML.
Forecast opening allocations for the 2026–27 water year are
expected to remain low across most regions, broadly
consistent with 2019 levels. This signals a constrained supply
environment entering the 2026–27 season. Refer to the table on
Page 5 for further detail on state-based allocation outlooks.
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Quarterly Update
March 2026
Dividends
In February 2026, the Board declared a fully franked dividend of 3.72 cps to be paid to shareholders on 30 April 2026. This
represents the Company’s 18th consecutive dividend paid since inception. Together with the 3.72 cps paid in October 2025,
dividends for the twelve months ending 30 June 2026 will amount to 7.44 cps.
During the quarter, the Board announced an evolution of the Company’s dividend framework, reflecting continued focus on the
sustainability and quality of shareholder returns. Looking ahead, the Company intends to pay a dividend in October 2026, under an
updated framework, whereby dividends will be primarily underpinned by core operational earnings.
Capital gains from the sale of water entitlements will be assessed separately and, subject to market conditions, may be allocated in
whole or in part to reinvestment in additional water entitlements, debt reduction, on-market share buybacks, or additional
distributions to shareholders. This approach is designed to strengthen the sustainability and transparency of the Company’s capital
management framework, while preserving flexibility to deploy capital toward the most accretive opportunities available at the time.
Payments to Related Parties
During the March 2026 quarter, the following cash payments to
Associates and Related Parties occurred (inc. GST):
*This payment relates to a third-party supplier arrangement historically contracted
through Duxton Capital Australia prior to the completion of internalisation. While the
Company has now transitioned to a fully internalised business, this cost reflects a
residual contractual arrangement where the supplier continues to bill via DCA. The
Company is in the process of novating this arrangement and expects all such costs to
be contracted directly with Rivco Australia from 1 July 2026, at which point no further
payments to DCA are anticipated in the ordinary course of operations.
Duxton Capital – Reimbursements* $10k
Rivco Australia Limited (ASX:RIV)
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 3.72
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
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
Jun-26
Cents
per
Share
Cashflow Overview
Operating receipts totalled $4.4 million for the quarter,
reflecting the seasonal timing of allocation water sales, the
majority of which occurred in February. Staff costs of $0.21
million and administration and corporate costs of $0.49 million
represent the first full quarter of the Company's internalised
operating cost base. Income tax payments of $0.16 million
during the quarter relate to the final settlement of FY25 tax
obligations, with the Company’s first FY26 tax instalment
scheduled to be paid in April 2026.
Investing cash outflows of $2.2 million reflect the acquisition
of water entitlements in the SA Murray, VIC Murray, and VIC
Goulburn regions. As part of rebalancing the portfolio, a further
$6.2 million is payable in April 2026 to settle several recently
contracted entitlement acquisitions.
Financing cash outflows included a $2.0 million debt
repayment during the quarter, with proceeds from allocation
sales utilised to reduce debt drawn to $20.5m.
Debt
At 31 March 2026, the Company had $20.5 million of debt
drawn under its $40.0 million facility, leaving $19.5 million of
undrawn capacity. This equates to a net debt to water ratio
(LVR) of 6.4%. The facility, which matures in March 2028,
remains secured against water entitlements and carries a
variable rate of BBSY plus 1.1% p.a. in fees.
During the quarter, the Company secured a 20bps fee
reduction from NAB (down from 1.3% p.a.), reflecting the
reduction in overall facility headroom.
Dividend Announced
Unfranked Percentage
Franked Dividend Paid
Strategic Priorities
The Company remains focused on the following priorities:
• Increase Earnings Stability: increase lease coverage to >70% to
enhance recurring revenue and reduce earnings volatility.
• Portfolio Optimisation: rebalance capital into high-income and
high-growth zones using a valuation led approach.
• Refine Investment Proposition: articulate an updated investment
thesis and provide clear, forward-looking communication of the
Company's capital management framework
• Disciplined Capital Management: deploying capital into the
highest risk-adjusted return opportunities.
• Leadership and Governance: strengthen internal capability and
governance following the completion of internalisation.
Debt Drawn
March 2026
$21m
Debt Facility Limit
March 2026
$40m
Net Debt Ratio (LVR)
March 2026
6.4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Dam
Storage
Levels
(%)
Dartmouth Hume Lake Eildon Blowering Burrinjuck Menindee
52%
48%
Leased Unleased
76%
13%
4%
4%
3%
Murray Murrumbidgee
Goulburn Lachlan
Mallee
81%
16%
3%
High Security General Security
Groundwater
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Quarterly Update
March 2026
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)
$22,092
$23,997
$19,725
$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 March 2026
Weighted average storages at 31 March 2026 = 42% Long-term weighted average storages at 31 March each year from 1980 to 2025 = 51%
$390
$430
$300
$-
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
Jul-22
Oct-22
Jan-23
Apr-23
Jul-23
Oct-23
Jan-24
Apr-24
Jul-24
Oct-24
Jan-25
Apr-25
Jul-25
Oct-25
Jan-26
Apr-26
Price
per
ML
($)
Lower Murray Upper Murray Murrumbidgee Goulburn
Quarterly Update
December 2025
DETERMINATIONS CLASS 1-Apr-22 1-Apr-23 1-Apr-24 1-Apr-25 1-APR-26 1-Jul-26*
Goulburn
High 100% 100% 100% 100% 81% 0%
Low 0% 100% 77% 0% 0% 0%
VIC Murray
High 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 17%
Low 100% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0%
NSW Murray
High 100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 97%
General 110% 110% 110% 110% 20% 0%
SA Murray
High 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 62%
General - - - - - -
Murrumbidgee
High 100% 100% 100% 95% 95% 95%
General 100% 100% 100% 39% 32% 0%
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 April 2026
Water Allocation Prices – 31 March 2026
Lachlan Campbell
Executive Manager - Corporate
lachlan.campbell@rivco.com.au
+61 410 107 158
Lachlan Beech
Executive Manager – Portfolio & Trading
lachlan.beech@rivco.com.au
+61 414 742 197
Contact Details
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^Approximate water allocation prices at the end of each month.
*Forecast opening water allocation percentages represent indicative allocations as at 1 July 2026 for each respective state, based on a dry seasonal scenario.
The outlook is informed by guidance and allocation outlookspublished by the relevant state water authorities.Actual allocations may vary subject to
prevailing climatic conditions,storage levels and subsequent state-based allocation determinations.
Forecast Opening Allocations
“Dry Scenario”
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 March 2026
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(3 months)
$A’000
1. Cash flows from operating activities
4,440 4,440
1.1 Receipts from customers
1.2 Payments for
- -
(a) research and development
(b) product manufacturing and operating
costs
(55) (55)
(c) advertising and marketing - -
(d) leased assets - -
(e) staff costs (211) (211)
(f) administration and corporate costs (489) (489)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
1.4 Interest received - -
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid (298) (298)
1.6 Income taxes paid (164) (164)
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives - -
1.8 Other (provide details if material) - -
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
3,223 3,223
2. Cash flows from investing activities
- -
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) businesses - -
(c) property, plant and equipment (13) (13)
(d) investments (2,225) (2,225)
(e) intellectual property - -
(f) other non-current assets - -
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
(3 months)
$A’000
2.2 Proceeds from disposal of:
- -
(a) entities
(b) businesses - -
(c) property, plant and equipment - -
(d) investments - -
(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
(2,238) (2,238)
3. Cash flows from financing activities
- -
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
(16) (16)
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings - -
3.6 Repayment of borrowings (2,000) (2,000)
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
- -
3.8 Dividends paid - -
3.9 Other (Bank Overdraft) - -
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
(2,016) (2,016)
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
2,531 2,531
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
3,223 3,223
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
(2,238) (2,238)
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
(3 months)
$A’000
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
(2,016) (2,016)
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
- -
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
1,500 1,500
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 1,500 2,531
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)
1,500 2,531
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
(10)
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 20,500
7.2 Credit standby arrangements
7.3 Other
7.4 Total financing facilities 40,000 20,500
7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end 19,500
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 0.45%
Maturity Date: 31 March 2028
Secured: Yes
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000
8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) 3,223
8.2 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 1,500
8.3 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) 19,500
8.4 Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3) 21,000
8.5 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
N/A
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”.
5. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
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.
29 April 2026
The Chairman of Rivco Australia Limited
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