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NEWPORT RECEIVES AUD$438,725 (GROSS)/AUD$307,108 (NET) QUARTERLY ROYALTY PAYMENT
Newport Exploration Royalty Income Confirms Operational Stability Amidst Flood Recovery

Executive Summary
- Newport Exploration Ltd received a quarterly royalty payment from Beach Energy Ltd for the February – April 2026 period.
- Gross royalty income was AUD$438,725, resulting in a net receipt of AUD$307,108 after Australian withholding tax (30%).
- The company reports a treasury balance of approximately CDN$3.0 million with no outstanding debt.
- Newport holds a 2.5% gross overriding royalty (GOR) on the Cooper Basin licences operated by Beach Energy.
- Shares outstanding remain at 105,579,874 common shares.
Material Impact
- The receipt of royalty income is expected and consistent with previous quarterly patterns; it validates the revenue model but introduces no new catalysts.
- Previous operational updates in February and April 2026 highlighted a 100% drilling success rate, which had already driven price appreciation to $0.17 prior to this financial confirmation.
- The royalty payment confirms cash flow continuity despite earlier concerns regarding flood impacts on production volumes (33% YoY decline reported in FY25).
- No material change to the balance sheet or strategic direction is disclosed; treasury remains stable at ~$3M CDN.
- Given the stock price has already consolidated back from $0.17 to $0.14 following the April operational update, this news is priced in and serves as a maintenance of status quo rather than a re-rating event.
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Company Overview
- Newport Exploration Ltd is a royalty company focused on the Cooper Basin in Australia.
- Flagship Asset: 2.5% Gross Overriding Royalty (GOR) on Beach Energy's licences covering Bauer, Callawonga, Kalladeina, Snatcher, Stunsail, and Kangaroo fields.
- Development Status: The GOR has no expiry or cost to retain; Newport holds a passive income interest with no operational control over drilling decisions.
- Operational Partner: Beach Energy Ltd manages all exploration, development, and production activities.
- Recent Activity: A 12-well oil appraisal and development campaign is underway following flood recovery, targeting McKinlay/Birkhead reserves.
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