Rivco Australia (RIV) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
8 Jul, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting opened at 10:02 A.M. with a welcome to attendees in person and online.
Board members and management team introduced; notice of meeting confirmed as properly constituted.
The agenda included the Chairman's address, portfolio performance review, outlook, items of business, voting polls, and a Q&A session.
Voting procedures and attendee card system explained; poll called for each resolution.
Board and executive committee updates
Brendan Rinaldi appointed as Independent Chairman, succeeding Ed Peter on 1 June 2025.
Chris Larsen joined as independent non-executive director, strengthening board independence.
Mr. Dirk Wiedmann retired from the board effective immediately; resolution for his re-election withdrawn.
Board composition includes independent and non-executive directors, with a stable management team.
Farewells to long-serving directors Dennis Mutton, Ed Peter, and Dirk Wiedmann.
Financial performance review
Record profit before tax of AUD 33.5 million for 2025, up 152% from prior year.
Net profit after tax was AUD 21.9 million, up from AUD 9.3 million in FY 2024.
Earnings per share rose 133% to AUD 0.14; total shareholder returns reached 15.8%.
Pre-tax NAV increased to AUD 1.75 per share; total NAV return of 12.9%.
Portfolio size decreased by 36% due to net entitlement sales, despite acquisitions.
Latest events from Rivco Australia
- Pre-tax NAV up 2.7%, lease coverage to reach 82%, and new dividend framework announced.RIV
Q1 2026 TU29 Apr 2026 - Profit before tax increased 48% to $13.3M, with strong dividends and portfolio growth.RIV
H2 20248 Apr 2026 - Record profit, reduced gearing, and strong outlook amid tighter water markets and higher lease demand.RIV
H2 202511 Mar 2026 - Profit up 48%, dividends rise, and internalization proposal aims to boost governance.RIV
AGM 20253 Feb 2026 - Internalisation completed amid rising water prices and strong dividend yields, despite cash flow impacts.RIV
Q4 2025 TU21 Jan 2026 - NAV and cashflows improved, dividend increased, and water asset values rose amid strong demand.RIV
Q3 2025 TU7 Dec 2025 - Record profit, reduced debt, and internalised management drive strong half-year results.RIV
H1 20258 Sep 2025 - NAV fell on dividend and internalisation, but debt and gearing dropped sharply after asset sales.RIV
Q2 2025 TU7 Sep 2025 - NAV per share increased 4.35% to $1.57, with portfolio value at $369 million and strong leasing activity.RIV
Q3 2024 TU13 Jun 2025