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Cadiz signs LOI with Lytton Rancheria for $50M investment in Mojave Groundwater Bank
CADIZ INC
- Lytton Rancheria to invest up to $50M in Newco for 51% stake in Mojave Groundwater Bank, largest tribal investment off tribal lands in U.S. history.
- Total Newco equity target $401M; Cadiz also has LOI with non-profit fund for up to $150M, totaling $200M in LOIs.
- Cadiz to transfer Northern Pipeline, Southern Pipeline ROW, and 51% storage rights to Newco for ~$51M, retaining 49% storage rights and all water supply revenue.
- Newco investors prioritized to receive 98% of net revenues until 7.5% annual yield; Cadiz to be managing member.
- Definitive agreements required; construction targeted for 2025 with initial water delivery as early as 2026.