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RIVCO AUSTRALIA LTD — Net Asset Value 2025
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Monthly Update
FEBRUARY 2025
INVESTMENT NAME INVESTMENT MANAGER INVESTMENT UNIVERSE Duxton Water Limited Duxton Capital (Australia) Pty Ltd Australian Water Entitlements ASX Code: D2O NET ASSET VALUE (POST -TAX) WATER PORTFOLIO VALUE SHARES ON ISSUE: 156,403,151 $1.58 per share $382 million OPTIONS ON ISSUE : 38,165,498
Duxton Water Limited (ASX:D2O)
Monthly Update
FEBRUARY 2025
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The primary investment objective of Duxton Water (“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.
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Portfolio Managers’ Update
On 6 March 2025, D2O confirmed the execution of a $121.3 million sale of water entitlements to the Australian Government. This transaction will be recorded in the Company’s March 2025 accounts and, therefore, has not been reflected in the values reported in this monthly update. Further information on this transaction can be found in the Company’s recent announcement.
In February 2025, the Company’s post-NAV per share increased 3 cents (+2%) to $1.58 per share from the month prior. This increase was primarily driven by the sale of approximately $14 million of water entitlements at above market prices. These sales were contracted in February 2025 and are not part of the $121.3 million sale of water entitlements announced on 6 March 2025. Proceeds from these sales will be used to settle recent entitlement acquisitions and offset against the Company’s debt facilities.
Several zones within the portfolio also experienced uplift during the month of February, which has contributed to this positive result. Over the last three months, the Company has achieved a 4.7% growth in post-tax NAV per share, demonstrating strong performance. This result excludes any impacts of the $121.3 million sale of water entitlements to the Australian Government.
In addition to this, on 27 February 2025, the Company was pleased to formally declare a fully franked dividend of $3.71 cents per share. This dividend will be paid to shareholders on 24 April 2025. The Board is pleased to continue offering shareholders the ability to participate in the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, allowing participants to receive additional shares in the Company at a 5% discount.[1]
With respect to allocation markets, pricing trends varied during the month of February. Demand for allocation remains high as the irrigation season reaches its peak. Strong demand has been coming from regions experiencing warm and dry weather, such as parts of South Australia and Victoria. By contrast, rainfall in the Murrumbidgee and an increase in allocations to upper Murray entitlements have led to a softening of allocation prices in these markets.
Dam storages remain at their lowest levels for this time of year since February 2021. This has led to a significant increase in the value of water allocations at this time of year when compared to the previous 3 years.
Higher allocation prices have increased demand for leases starting next water year (1 July 2025). While there remains a difference in pricing expectations between buyers and sellers, lower dam storages and allocation prices observed in recent months have meant this gap is closing. The Company is currently negotiating a range of new leases and forward contracts with potential counterparties for next season.
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Lachlan Campbell Portfolio Manager
Lachlan Beech Portfolio Manager
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- DRP price is based on a 5-day volume-weighted average price before and inclusive of the record date. For more information, please refer to the ASX announcement.
COMPANY PERFORMANCE (28 FEBRUARY 2025)
| 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 12 Months | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00% | 4.69% | 4.03% | 4.57% | 106.57% |
*These figures are based on post-tax NAV movements and include franked dividends for the period
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FEBRUARY 2025
Monthly Update
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COMPANY SNAPSHOT
| Oct-24 | Nov-24 | Dec-24 | Jan-25 | Feb-25* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV (Post-Tax) | $1.51 | $1.51 | $1.54 | $1.55 | $1.58 |
| NAV (Pre-Tax) | $1.61 | $1.61 | $1.65 | $1.66 | $1.71 |
| Portfolio Size ($) | $366m | $366m | $392m | $393m | $385m |
| Shares on Issue | 157m | 157m | 156m | 156m | 156m |
| Options on Issue | 38m | 38m | 38m | 38m | 38m |
| Leverage | 30% | 31% | 31% | 30% | 29% |
*Sale of $121.3 million of water entitlements excluded from the Feb-2025 metrics above.
PO RTFO LIO S UM M ARY
| Oct-24 | Nov-24 | Dec-24 | Jan-25 | Feb-25* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Size (ML) | 88 GL | 88 GL | 92 GL | 92 GL | 90 GL |
| Zones Held (#) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Leased % | 40% | 40% | 37% | 38% | 40% |
| WALE | 2.9 years | 2.8 years | 2.8 years | 2.9 years | 2.8 years |
| WALE (inc. options) | 4.5 years | 4.4 years | 4.4 years | 4.5 years | 4.4 years |
*Sale of $121.3 million of water entitlements excluded from the Feb-2025 metrics above.
ALLO C ATIO N PRIC ES (END O F M O NTH)
| Oct-24 | Nov-24 | Dec-24 | Jan-25 | Feb-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Murray | $140 | $135 | $150 | $160 | $180 |
| Upper Murray | $125 | $120 | $125 | $130 | $120 |
| Goulburn | $105 | $100 | $105 | $90 | $103 |
| Murrumbidgee | $140 | $135 | $230 | $235 | $200 |
| Lachlan | $100 | $90 | $100 | $120 | $125 |
^Approximate water allocation prices at the end of each period.
S O UTHERN B AS IN DAM S TO RAGE LEV ELS (ANNUAL)
| Feb-21 | Feb-22 | Feb-23 | Feb-24 | Feb-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 63% | 93% | 97% | 97% | 86% |
| Hume | 56% | 98% | 96% | 78% | 35% |
| Lake Eildon | 64% | 84% | 97% | 96% | 73% |
| Blowering | 77% | 96% | 81% | 67% | 37% |
| Burrinjuck | 71% | 92% | 82% | 88% | 50% |
| Menindee Lakes | 18% | 98% | 100% | 55% | 41% |
| Weighted Average | 59% | 93% | 94% | 84% | 59% |
^Dam storage levels at the end of each period.
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W A T E R P O R T F O L I O
D I V E R S I F I C AT I O N
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40% 60%
Leased Unleased
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E N T I T L E M E N T V A L U E B Y R E G I O N
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10%
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71%
Murray Murrumbidgee
Goulburn Lachlan
Mallee
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W A T E R S E C U R I T Y B R E A K D O W N
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20%
78% 2%
High Security General Security
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Duxton Water Limited (ASX:D2O)
Monthly Update
FEBRUARY 2025
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (& DIVIDENDS) – SINCE INCEPTION
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C HA NC E O F A BO VE -A VERA GE RA I NFA LL
A P R I L 2 0 2 5 – J U N E 2 0 2 5
RA I NFA LL DEC I LE C HA RT ( SU M M ER)
D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 4 – F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 5
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Source: Bureau of Meteorology Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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DUXTON WATER LIMITED
ABN: 53 611 976 517
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7 Pomona Road, Stirling, SA, 5152 +61 (8) 81350 9500
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www.duxtonwater.com.au
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Chairman of Duxton Water Limited
DISCLAIMER: This factsheet is prepared by Duxton Water Limited [ACN 611 976 517] (“Duxton Water”). This factsheet has been prepared for the purposes of providing general information only and does not constitute an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities in Duxton Water. Information from this factsheet must not be issued in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law and must not be used in any way that would be contrary to local law or regulation. The terms of Duxton Water are set out in the prospectus of Duxton Water (“Prospectus”), and should there be any conflict between the terms set out in this factsheet and the Prospectus, the terms in the Prospectus shall prevail. The forecasts provided are based upon Duxton Water’s opinion of the market as at this date and are subject to change, dependent on future changes in the market. Any prediction, projection or forecast on the economy, stock market, bond market or the economic trends of the markets is not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance. Investments are subject to risks, including possible loss of principal amount invested. The value of shares/ units and their derived income may fall as well as rise. Past performance or any prediction or forecast is not necessarily indicative of future performance. No assurance is given that the investment objective or the targets will be met. 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 who may receive it. Investors should study all relevant information and consider whether the investment is appropriate for them. If you require investment or financial advice please contact a regulated financial adviser. No representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is provided in relation to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained herein, nor is it intended to be a complete statement or summary of the securities, markets or developments referred to in this presentation. Although the information was compiled from sources believed to be reliable, no liability for any error or omission is accepted by Duxton Water or its affiliates or any of their directors or employees. The information and opinions contained may also change. Copyright protection exists in this presentation. To the extent permitted by applicable law, none of Duxton Water, Duxton Capital (Australia) Pty Ltd, their respective affiliates, or any of their respective officers or employees accepts any liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from any use of this factsheet or its contents, including for negligence.
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