Newport Exploration: A Steady Stream of Royalty Income

Newport Exploration Ltd. (NWX) has announced a significant after-tax royalty payment of AUD$523,706 for the November 2024 – January 2025 quarter, received from Beach Energy Ltd. (Beach). This payment, net of 30% Australian withholding tax, contributes to the company's robust financial position of approximately CDN$2.6 million in its Treasury, comprised of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. This substantial cash reserve allows the company to maintain a debt-free status and continue to pay regular dividends to shareholders.



The company's 2.5% Gross Overriding Royalty (GOR) over licences in the Cooper Basin, Australia, operated by Beach, provides a steady stream of income with no time limit or expiry date on the GOR assets, and no cost to the Company to retain them. Newport has no control over operating decisions made by Beach, but shareholders and potential investors can access material information relevant to the Company as released independently by Beach and Santos Ltd to keep current during exploration, development, and potential production of all the licences subject to the Company's GOR.



Newport's commitment to maintaining regular dividend payments to shareholders, with the option to change the quarterly dividend payments from time to time, indicates a positive outlook for the company's cash flow and overall financial health. The company's strong financial position, lack of debt, and steady stream of royalty income suggest that Newport's dividend policy and shareholder returns are likely to remain stable and attractive.

In conclusion, Newport Exploration Ltd.'s recent royalty payment from Beach Energy Ltd. reinforces the company's dividend policy and enhances shareholder returns. The strong financial position, lack of debt, and commitment to regular dividends, combined with the likelihood of continued royalty payments from Beach's operations, suggest that Newport's dividend policy and shareholder returns are likely to remain stable and attractive.